American Government 101: From the Continental Congress
to the Iowa Caucus, Everything You Need to Know About
US Politics (Adams 101 Series) By Kathleen Sears
Civics Class Plan
📚 Weeks 1–6: Foundations & Citizenship
Topics: Origins of U.S. government, Enlightenment roots, Constitution/Preamble
Activities: Compare branches, analyze “We the People,” simulate debates
🏛️ Weeks 7–12: Three Branches in Action
Topics: Legislative process, executive powers, judicial review, landmark cases
Activities: Mock Congress, press conferences, Supreme Court simulation
🛡️ Weeks 13–18: Rights, Responsibilities, & Civic Virtue
Topics: Bill of Rights, voting rights expansion, civic duties, jury duty
Activities: Rights scenarios, campaign & media analysis
🏙️ Weeks 19–24: Federalism & Local Government
Topics: Federal vs. state authority, Florida Constitution, community problem-solving
Activities: Town council simulations, civic planning, advocacy letter writing
🌐 Weeks 25–28: Civic Engagement & Global Issues
Topics: Media influence, interest groups, civic activism, privacy, tech ethics
Activities: Analyze political ads, privacy debates, global event case studies
🎓 Weeks 29–34: Capstone & Reflection
Focus: Students design civic action projects, present to peers, celebrate learning
Outcomes: Demonstrate standards mastery—citizenship, civic knowledge, engagement.
Class Goals
⭐ Build confident civic knowledge
⭐ Develop public speaking, analytical & collaborative skills
⭐ Foster solutions-oriented thinking
⭐ Encourage civic agency through real-world connection
No Homework Required
All reading, discussion, and project work will be done during our scheduled class time—making this class a stress-free addition to your homeschool routine.