Researching Activism for Change (U.S. Government Policy and Protest)

Course Description

This course (research and project based) would serve to help students develop and apply the concept of civic engagement and strategies for enhancing civic engagement and advancing social justice in different contexts.The examination of historical (including global) case studies of grassroot movements as a method for social change. The course would include an introduction to the philosophical and historical roots of the American (and global) political system(s) and analysis of the American political party system, its platforms and functions. This course counts for the 11th grade History requirement, or could be used as an Elective in 12th grade meeting graduation history requirement.