Instructor: PoppyAnna Bray
Email: PoppyAnna@class-source.com
Course Description: "Explore United States government---federal, state, and local---from a biblical perspective! This half-year government and half-year English high school credit course equips students to understand backgrounds to our government, the Constitution, and issues facing our nation today. Includes We Hold These Truths, a collection of supplementary sources. Recommended literature and test materials not included. From Notgrass." – Product Description, Christianbook.com
Course Objectives: In addition to learning our American Government, students will practice study skills by taking weekly quizzes as well as module tests.
Grade Level: 9th-12th
Class Time: Tuesday 9:00 AM - 9:55 AM
Course Duration: Full Year
Required Book(s): Exploring Government Curriculum Package (2023 Edition) & Exploring Government Student Review Book. (Available on the Scholarshop, or at shop.Notgrass.com)
Required Materials(s):
1 inch binder
Pens and/or pencils
Highlighters
Post-it Tabs
Planner for keeping track of homework/readings/tests
Supply Fee: $25 (for copies of class notes, homework, quizzes, and tests)
Classroom Expectations:
Come to class ready to learn with a good attitude.
Show respect to everyone in the room (this includes staying off of phones for the duration of class)
Keep up with your work
Please let me know if you will be absent if possible
Grading Policies: All homework will be provided each week through Thinkwave.com; Attendance & Participation: 10%, Homework assignments: 20%, Projects: 20%, Quizzes: 25%, Tests: 25%
Grading Scale: 100%-90% A, 89%-80% B, 79%-70% C, 69%-60% D, 59%-0% F