Civics (MS) A

Semester 1: Civics exposes students to the fundamentals of civic life in America. This course offers a comprehensive historical timeline of American government, beginning with colonial times and moving through modern issues. The course also enables students to examine key foundational principles and documents of the nation. In the latter parts of the course, students analyze global topics like international relations and local issues like conservation. In the final part of the course, the state of Florida serves as a case study for the relationships between federal, state, and local government. By the end of this course, students will understand the history and context of American democracy as well as their own roles as citizens.