HS1 Civics

Civics 213101H Honors Civics, Other Social Science, Career Ed, Elective Civics examines the structure and function of American systems of government and the role of citizens in the political process. This course explores the crucial role that citizens have in accessing power and mediating the forms of power that government and corporations have in American society. Civics classroom work encourages and leads students to authentic democratic participation and builds a strong sense of civic identity. Instruction is student-centered, utilizes multiple resources and pedagogical strategies, provides access to multiple forms of complex text, and is driven by authentic group projects.

In an honors course, students will make thematic connections in a reading and writing intensive setting. Students will be expected to meet the standards with less scaffolding and more independent and collaborative practice. Increased complexity of texts, tasks, and responses will prepare honors students for advanced placement and college level coursework. Additionally, it will incorporate an extensive research project allowing students to interweave the content and skill sets they have work on throughout the year. Honors courses are weighted.