(Recorded Course) Middle School Civics: Part Two with Alison Stanley

 Join this course to become knowledgeable about the U.S. government and learn how to be a proactive member of our democratic society.

How to get the most out of Middle School Civics: Part Two with Alison Stanley:

  • First, read the course materials below before the first class meeting.

  • Then have a notebook ready and available for class notes each live session.

  • Read assignments before class meetings

  • Watch that week’s recording if you need to revisit information from our live session.

  • Do the assignments, quizzes, and any extra work assigned for that week.

  • Once the course is completed to the parent's and professor’s satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.

This is Part One of a 2-part course. Students are encouraged to join Part Two for a complete course study.

Total Classes: 11

Duration: 55 minutes

Prerequisite: None

Suggested Grade Level: 6th to 8th grade

Suggested Credit: One full semester Civics, American Government, or Social Studies

Class Instructor: Alison Stanley

Instructor Email: alistanley5@gmail.com

 Course Description: This course is an introduction to the American government for middle school students.  It is a continuation of Middle School Civics: Part One. However, Part One is not a prerequisite for taking this course.  This course will explore the Bill of Rights, 13th, 14th, 15th, 19th, and 26th Amendments.  Also, this class will introduce the “linkage institutions” that connect people to government, including elections, media, political parties, and special interest groups. 

Course Outline: (week by week):

  • Week One:  Why the Bill of Rights?

  • Week Two: First Amendment - Freedom of Religion

  • Week Three: First Amendment - Freedom of Speech

  • Week Four: Second Amendment - The Right to Keep and Bear Arms

  • Weeks Five: Freedom from Unreasonable Searches and Seizures - Fourth Amendment

  • Week Six: Criminal Rights - Fifth and Sixth Amendments

  • Week Seven: The Eighth Amendment - Freedom from Cruel and Unusual Punishment / Fifth and Fourteenth Amendment - Due Process

  • Week Eight: Thirteenth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments - Civil Rights 

  • Week Nine: Elections

  • Week Ten: Review

  • Class Eleven: Project Presentations

Course Materials: All materials will be provided free by the instructor.

Homework: Homework will include weekly question and answers. Also, some videos will be assigned.  Homework should take a student 1-2 hours a week to complete. There will also be a final project which the students will share with other students on Week 11.