Course Description:

1st semester: Government with Ellyn Melby

Gather Round Government teaches both the history of politics and how the government is set up, as well as how voting works. Students will make timelines, learn about the Constitution, Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence, and Amendments. As this is an election year, there will be a special focus on the inner workings of how elections work. For this course, students will need both the student guide and the teacher guide. All the reading is in the teacher’s guide. There are several purchase options. You can choose whatever is best for your family but if you choose a digital copy please allow for a device to be available for class. I’m going to try to find time to read the book 1776 by Daivid McCullough. There are many copies in the North Country Library System so no need to purchase.

2nd semester: Foundations in Personal Finance High School Edition with Monica Sealman: Introduction to Personal Finance, Savings, Budgeting, Debt, Life after high school, Consumer awareness, Bargain shopping, Investing and retirement, Insurance Money and relationships, Careers and taxes, Giving