Course title

We the People

Pre-requisite

N/A

Course description

This course will address how events in United States history have influenced the role and structure of government; and demonstrate an understanding of how the past influences the present and future. Topics include: philosophical and historical foundations of the American political system; how the framers created the Constitution; how the Constitution has been changed; how the Constitution shaped American institutions and practices; the Bill of Rights; and challenges in the 21st century. Students will participate in a simulated congressional hearing as a culminating activity.

School Country

United States

School state

Arizona

School city

Gilbert

School Address

140 S. Gilbert Rd.

School zip code

85296

Requested competency code

Social Science

Date submitted

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

  • AMHS
  • 1 year of US History
  • SSCI
  • 1 year of other Social Science

Approved date

Online / Virtual

No