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American Government and Economics
​Online Class

This is a unique history, critical thinking, and Socratic discussion class. Students first learn the tools of the historian then apply them to history. Using primary and secondary source materials, pupils will engage in Socratic discussions, answering open-ended questions. As the meaning of history is open to debate, our teachers instruct how to use logic and evidence to find the best interpretation of historical events. For those enrolling in the optional assessment and writing element, students will write argumentative essays. For more information scroll below.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION

In this course, students will learn how to develop Constitutional and economic arguments in a Socratic Discussion format. Then, they will debate and discuss pressing controversial topics from both a legal and economic perspective. The government textbook will introduce students to the philosophical and historical influences that stand behind the US Constitution. From the economics textbook, students will learn to think like an economist. In addition to the textbooks, students will conduct their own research into important issues. 

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COURSE GOALS

Students who complete this course will be able to:   
  1. Analyze the costs and benefits of policies
  2. Assess the constitutionality of new laws
  3. Provide arguments in a Socratic Discussion
  4. Search for the truth in honest dialogue
  5. Develop strong speaking and listening skills
💡     COURSE INFO

Instructor: Adam De Gree
Fall/Spring 2022-2023
30 Online Classes
​Grades 9 - 12
Tuesdays 10:00-10:50 Pacific Time
Schedule: click HERE
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                 CONTACTS
Teacher:
adam@classicalhistorian.com
Administrative Questions:
john@classicalhistorian.com
Technical Questions:
​zdenka@classicalhistorian.com

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WHAT TO EXPECT

 This is a critical thinking class that teaches government and economics through Socratic discussion.  Students first learn to analyze arguments, and then apply their critical thinking skills to government and economics content. Since government policies are open to debate, this course shows students how to use logic to evaluate competing proposals.
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Recordings of each course are posted on the website the day of the course. Course recordings include the Power Point and all audio. No student faces are recorded.

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TEXTBOOK AND COURSE MATERIALS

  • 1. Take a Stand! Government and Economics, purchased from Classical Historian below.
  • 2. Constitution Go Fish Game, purchased from Classical Historian below. 
  • 3. Basic American Government, by Clarence Carson, ISBN 9781931789196 purchased by student. 
  • 4. Lessons for the Young Economist, by Robert Murphy (a free eBook is available to download at mises.org)
  • 5. Condensed Wealth of Nations, by Eamonn Butler (free online at the Adam Smith Institute)
  • 6. The Communist Manifesto, by Marx and Engels (free online in numerous places)
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  ADD-ON WRITING

Our Writing class may be added in addition to the online course. After the first class has taken place, Writing Students will receive an email with information how to access our Online Writing in History course. After watching this two-hour video course and following along in a book we provide as a download, students complete a one-paragraph essay based on course content and email the essay to the teacher as an attachment. The teacher then suggests how the student can rewrite the essay. Over the course, the teacher assigns essays based on the history discussions taking place during class. The teacher will assign essays and set due dates throughout the course. Students write at least one essay every three weeks. Additional writing is available for students who request more. Students begin writing one-paragraph essays and move up to writing five-paragraph-or-more essays. All communication between student and teacher occurs via email.  
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 REQUIREMENTS

DAILY WORK/HOMEWORK
Students are expected to read about three to four hours per week in preparation for the class discussion. There is no required work before the first day of class. Each homework assignment is posted on the last slide of the Power Point presentation of each class. If a student misses the assignment for whatever reason, it is available on the course recording. 
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CLASS PARTICIPATION
100% of the grade is based on class participation. All interactions in class will be civil and respectful. Reasoned debate requires polite disagreement.  Students who do the reading and participate in class will fulfill the course requirements. Students are required to have their cameras on during class and are expected to engage in discussion. Please have the student sitting in a quiet room with no distractions. 

MISSED CLASSES
If students miss class for whatever reason, they are responsible for watching the recording on the Classical Historian website.  Students must watch the recording to learn the homework assignment.  

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
All classes take place using Zoom technology. A computer with a good internet connection is needed. In August you will receive an email from Zdenka De Gree (zdenka@classicalhistorian.com)  explaining how to log in to the class and how to access the course recordings. 

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 COURSE HONOR CODE 

Students are expected to adhere to the integrity policy. The course requirements are simple and straightforward: do the reading and participate in class respectfully, and you will succeed. Every student is capable of fulfilling these requirements. 

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  HONOR PLEDGE

I pledge to do the homework and participate in class to the best of my abilities. If I am confused, I promise to ask a question in class, rather than remain silent. If I disagree with my classmates, I promise to speak up and debate them respectfully.


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   COURSE GRADING
100% Participation


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 COURSE SCHEDULE/HISTORY CONTENT

​Students will learn the independent and critical thinking skills specific to the study of history.  They will apply these skills to the open-ended, analytical questions in the following topics: ​
  1. Introduction to Economics
  2. Robinson Crusoe Economics
  3. Private Property
  4. Labor and Specialization
  5. Investment
  6. Supply and Demand
  7. The Stock Market
  8. ​Socialism
  9. Fascism & Communism
  10. Price Controls
  11. Taxes & Tariffs
  12. Prohibition
  13. US Debt
  14. The Business Cycle
  15. Economics and Knowledge
  16. A Political Crisis?
  17. The US Constitution
  18. The Western Heritage
  19. Our English Heritage
  20. Colonial Experience and the Constitution
  21. The Beginning of American Government
  22. Jefferson and Jackson
  23. The Judiciary
  24. State Governments
  25. Civil War and Reconstruction
  26. Leviathan
  27. Transformation of the American Government
  28. The Supreme Court in the 20th Century
  29. The Constitution Ignored
  30. The Political Economy of Healthcare
💥INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Adam De Gree
​is a Philosophy graduate from the University of California, Santa Barbara and holds a Master of Arts in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from Prague’s CEVRO Institute. His research covers the intersection of aesthetics and economic theory. He and his wife Tessa recently welcomed their first daughter, Amália, to their home in the historic city of Prague, Czech Republic. Adam is available to parents and students at adam@classicalhistorian.com
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 COST

Enroll Through March      $400
Enroll Through April         $425                Enroll Through May          $450 
For sibling discount email John at
john@classicalhistorian.com                 
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SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
AS A DOWNLOAD

gov_and_econ.pdf
File Size: 357 kb
File Type: pdf
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 WRITING CLASS COST

Enroll Through March      $350
Enroll Through April         $400                Enroll After May                 $425 
    
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 RECORDED CLASS OPTION

 Cost                      $150
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Enroll your child in this option and he will receive the recorded class each week to view and learn from at his leisure. 
Students enrolled in the online course automatically receive access to the recorded classes.         

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REGISTRATION IS FINAL

Because there is a limited number of students in each class, all registration is final and no refunds are given. However, credit for future courses can be given if an unforeseen event arises.

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CHARTER SCHOOL REGISTRATION
                       Email John at john@classicalhistorian.com
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