Making a Law
Course Description:
'Making a Law' is an immersive project-based seminar that empowers students with a comprehensive understanding of American government, civil rights, and global citizenship.
Through engaging activities like a legislative simulation and inquiry-based research, students will explore the foundations of the American government, the constitutional tension between protecting individual rights and promoting the common good, and the importance of civic engagement in addressing local and global challenges. This seminar fosters critical thinking, civic responsibility, and a broader perspective on citizenship in a democratic society.
Standards Offered:
Civic Engagement:
American Credit (Mastery Credit)
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Foundation of the American Government and Constitution of the United States
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American Identity: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
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Themes in Global Citizenship (American Government)
Future Readiness:
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Cognitive Empathy
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Unconditional Positive Regard
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Community Leadership
