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Participation in Government/Economics
Participation in Government is designed to give students a broad overview of the United States system of government, to understand the how and why of our political system at the federal, state, and local levels. It is intended to provide the student an opportunity to acquire a good knowledge of the philosophy behind the democratic form of government practiced in the United States of America. In this course, US government structure, systems and political processes are discussed and reflected upon with an emphasis on writing and debate. Content will include historical and contemporary factors that influence US government.
This course prepares students to become responsible/aware members
of American society and seeks to encourage various levels of participation in government. The course can serve as a bridge between adolescence and adulthood.
Most of my students are either eligible voters or soon-to-be voters. The
overall objective of this course is to prepare seniors for their place in
society, by learning how our government works, how it can be changed, and what
rights and freedoms our Constitution guarantees us. Particular attention will be paid to how new technology and the internet are reflecting and shaping our democratic practices.
My Participation in Government course proceeds from the principle that participation in the political process is good for the individual as well as for the political system that makes it possible.
Economics
The study of economics is a logical second component of this course. The essential goals of the study of microeconomics and macroeconomics are to prepare our students to become responsible citizens and well-informed decision makers. In this course students will develop a basic understanding macro and micro economic principles, including scarcity, the role of market forces, the law of supply and demand, competition, choice, globalization, comparative economic systems, etc. Integral to the course is the study of personal market place decision-making as well as investments, job choice, and consumer information. A basic knowledge of economics, which this course provides, can be the first step to a successful future.
--Mr. Felix (Spring 2011)
*** Please note that there is a community service requirement of this course in order to graduate (click on classes for detail)