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Students could not find a better time to take a U.S. government course than the present! The upcoming presidential election provides ample opportunity to equip students with a deep understanding of how government and politics affect their lives and to inspire them to become informed, active participants in their democracy. In this course, students will develop critical thinking skills, learn to analyze and discuss complex issues, and gain a practical understanding of political processes and civic responsibilities. Students will participate in a mock election to learn about the electoral process, campaign strategies, and voting. They will engage in a simulated model United Nations conference, where they represent different countries and debate global issues, learning about international relations and diplomacy. They will create policy proposals on current issues, participate in town hall meetings to discuss community concerns, and simulate a legislative session where students draft, debate, and vote on proposed laws. This course may be taken as a high school transcript credit course. Instructor: Angela Ruth Angela grew up in and out of Latin America, and has spent much of her life volunteering to help those in need. Angela began working in orphanages at a young age and pursued her work in service throughout and upon graduation from the College of William and Mary. Angela spent her early career working for the U.S. government, devotedly supporting U.S. military servicemen and women in Baghdad, Iraq, and later through non-profit work at the Wounded Warrior Project. Angela began teaching approximately ten years ago, managing a library ESL program near the Texas-Mexico border, and has pushed that passion to teach her own three children and others through homeschooling. Angela is a seasoned traveler, language lover, and passionate home cook. She looks forward to sharing her passions and working with your children!
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