Civics and Economics- MIddle School

The course aligns with Virginia’s Standards of Learning for Civics & Economics. The course includes access to all course materials, feedback from a licensed Virginia teacher, grades from each unit (one formative and two summative), as well as a written report card and Certificate of Completion at the end the course.

In addition, students will learn valuable research skills, note-taking techniques, and MLA Format (for citations and paper formatting) we’ve used in the classroom for years. Not only will your child stay not fall behind their peers in the United States, your child will be able to use these skills in their regular classroom.

Each unit (noted below) includes and Introduction Activity, Unit Organizer (summative); Mid-point Check-in (formative), and A Project Based Learning Activity (summative). Each summative includes feedback through our standards-based rubric.

The units include:

• Constitution

• Citizens- Rights, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Political Process and Public Policy

• Federal, State, and Local Governments

• Judicial Branch

• Economics Introduction

• U.S. Economy

• Government and the Economy

• Personal Finance

• Current Issues

Please read the Terms of Service for more details.