Grades 6th –8th
Alisha Anunson, Instructor
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About the course: This highly accessible course for middle school students focuses on the history and principles of the American constitutional government. This course presents the Constitution through its historical context and philosophical foundations rather than as a series of facts to be memorized. Through the lens of the Constitution, we will explore the important events and historical personalities of the American Revolutionary War and the subsequent founding years of the United States. Students will also focus on American geography and the different regions that make up our great nation. Students will be required to complete reading, homework questions, and most exams at home. Students will review material in class through lectures, quizzes, fun activities and discussions.
Parents should be ready and willing to provide oversight for their individual student’s daily progress on assignments. They should also review ALL graded work with their students and regularly monitor their student’s grades. Grades will be based on chapter exams, quizzes, homework, and participation in class.
Time and Date: Mondays 4th Period 12:30-1:40
Tuition: $170 per semester
Texts:
We the People: The Citizen & the Constitution ISBN 0898181739. The use of this printed textbook is included in the tuition. An optional one year subscription ebook can be purchased here ($9.95) .
Additional required materials –
Johnny Tremain ISBN 0547614322 – Johnny Tremain, a young apprentice silversmith, is caught up in the danger and excitement of 1775 Boston, just before the Revolutionary War. This novel will be read during the Fall Semester.
At least one additional novel is required for the Spring Semester – title to be determined.
Visit Sound Learning’s general course requirements for more information.