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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Difference between the American Civics Course and the American Principles Series?
American Civics Course: This is a structured, high school curriculum designed for homeschool students, covering topics such as the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the principles of American government. It provides a thorough foundation in civics, helping students understand their role and responsibilities as citizens.
American Principles Series: This video series offers accessible insights on core American values, civic responsibility, and foundational principles. It is designed for families and adults to spark meaningful civic discussions and inspire practical engagement in today’s world.
American Principles Series: This video series offers accessible insights on core American values, civic responsibility, and foundational principles. It is designed for families and adults to spark meaningful civic discussions and inspire practical engagement in today’s world.
Can I use this course with a Co-Op?
Yes! Simply select the Homeschool Co-Op option. You will be directed to a signup page where you will input your co-ops information. A representative will be in touch within 3 business days with further information.
Does the Teacher need Additional Materials?
The teacher facilitating the course will not need any additional materials beyond what has been purchased. The course is designed to be comprehensive, providing all the necessary materials and resources for both students and teachers. The curriculum includes the student reader, lecture videos, essay prompts, and all other supporting materials necessary for a thorough and engaging learning experience.
The digital reader is included as an online pdf within each course unit and can be viewed on the platform or downloaded and printed out. There are no additional workbooks or print textbooks at this time.
The digital reader is included as an online pdf within each course unit and can be viewed on the platform or downloaded and printed out. There are no additional workbooks or print textbooks at this time.
Does the Course cover the Material of an American Government High School Requirement?
Yes, and more. The course covers the journey of how a bill becomes a law by explaining the actual journey of a specific bill, how bills are defeated, the three branches of government and their powers, the bill of rights, the election process, local and state government, the Bill of Rights, and more. The lessons are given through the lens of the Constitution and through Dr. Farris' personal experiences related to these topics. You can view the title of each unit under the "Civics Course Contents" section on the website.
What time commitment would we need to allot each week for the 30 sessions?
The content is based on a 5-hour time commitment per week to earn one full high school credit.
30 minutes for the lecture and self assessment
1- 2 hours for the reading
2.5 - 3.5 hours for the essay questions
There are also 3 weeks dedicated to hands-on learning activities (See “Experience Civics” units. You may opt to conduct these totally virtually or choose to have your students experience them in person (these include visiting a local government meeting, attending a state legislative meeting, watching a congressional hearing, attending a press conference, attending a court trial, volunteering for a local candidate, surveying a group of people about voting, and attending both democratic and republican party meetings.)
Who grades the work?
The self-assessments and feedback answers are given in real-time. Grades are not recorded, only completion status. Grading of the essays and final exam are the responsibility of the parent or teacher. The final exam assigns the user a grade upon completion.
The Final Exam will be mostly multiple choice, and short answer (which will have an answer key), and there will be a couple short essay questions as well (which will have a teacher’s guide for evaluating the answers and grading), but final grade on the short essays in the final exam will require adjudication from the parent or in-person teacher.