US Government SJ
| Department | Social Studies |
|---|---|
| Length | Semester |
| Credit type | Unweighted |
| Teacher(s) | Mr. Miller |
US Government SJ is the Social Justice Pathway equivalent of US Government, taken in 10th grade during the semester everybody else takes US Government.
In addition to the normal curriculum, students create an Eyes on the Prize style documentary.
Course catalog description
This one-semester course explores the constitutional foundations of American government, the decision-making processes within and between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government and the changes which have occurred over time. Our rights and responsibilities as American citizens are also stressed together with the electoral process and issues of politics and the media.
- Prerequisites: None; grade 10
- Homework Expectation: Approximately 2 hours per week
- District SLOs Addressed in this Course: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
*1753SJ is for students in the Social Justice Pathway. Please see page 86 for a description of the Social Justice Pathway program.
Units studied
- Origins of Government
- Founding of the US
- Checks and Balances
- Inside Each Branch
Should I take this class?
This class should only be taken if commitment to the Social Justice Pathway is desired. This must also be registered for together with Contemporary World History SJ.