IBMYP United States Govt Honors: Quarter 1

Course Number: SS.IBMUSGV

 
Overview
The opportunity for most United States citizens to acquire the knowledge and dispositions essential for informed effective citizenship is during their school years. Therefore, IBMYP United States Government, Honors is designed to enhance responsible and informed participation n civic life. This course will incorporate the Colorado Civics content standards, and key themes will include the purpose of government and heritage of United States government, comparative governments, the Constitution as a living document, political parties, citizenship rights and responsibilities, states and local government, and government relations to world affairs. Emphasis will be placed on conceptual understanding and critical writing.

Prerequisite: International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program
Course Length: 2   Period Length: 1   Grade Level:  9  Credit per Semester: 1
Additional Credit Information: Credit Per Semester: 1.0 (Social Studies, Humanities or Elective)