Friday starts our Winter Break and we are very much in need of that. We have had a great school year so far, but are definitely ready for a break. We take an extended break until January 6th.
When I did the American Government with DJ he loved watching the debates and all the discussion that went with it. Caitlin, however, hates it. She will watch but is not retaining much because she is bored. So, I have switched it up for her a little bit. I found, Founding Principles: American Government, on PBS. We just finished up the videos today. They are short and easy to follow. I will look for other topics on there after we come back from break.
We are also working our way through the Bill of Rights, and the first 10 amendments to the Constitution. We finished up with 7 today. There has been some interesting discussion on some of the more controversial topics. She writes each amendment in her notebook and then has to find Youtube videos to watch. For some of them, I have chosen to have her read books. Like for the 6th Amendment, she read, You Have the Right to Remain Innocent. It was a short and easy read and she can never read too much. I will be reading it this week, myself. I don't really care what politic side they choose, my most important goal with this class is to make her aware of how important it is that every American vote. Not only is it our right, but it is also our responsibility as citizens. My oldest child has already voted in several elections, so my goal was met with him. How do you teach American Government and Civics?
When I did the American Government with DJ he loved watching the debates and all the discussion that went with it. Caitlin, however, hates it. She will watch but is not retaining much because she is bored. So, I have switched it up for her a little bit. I found, Founding Principles: American Government, on PBS. We just finished up the videos today. They are short and easy to follow. I will look for other topics on there after we come back from break.
We are also working our way through the Bill of Rights, and the first 10 amendments to the Constitution. We finished up with 7 today. There has been some interesting discussion on some of the more controversial topics. She writes each amendment in her notebook and then has to find Youtube videos to watch. For some of them, I have chosen to have her read books. Like for the 6th Amendment, she read, You Have the Right to Remain Innocent. It was a short and easy read and she can never read too much. I will be reading it this week, myself. I don't really care what politic side they choose, my most important goal with this class is to make her aware of how important it is that every American vote. Not only is it our right, but it is also our responsibility as citizens. My oldest child has already voted in several elections, so my goal was met with him. How do you teach American Government and Civics?
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