College+in+High+School+Government

January 1. Lobbying- who are they, what do they do? 2. Lobby for Coraopolis, Project- research and "pitch" 3. Congress- what do they do (overview) use current situations to highlight powers and process

February 1. President- what does he or she do (overview) use current situation to highlight powers and process 2. Presidential Powers project 3. Letter writing campaigns to Congress and/or president on a current issue.

March 1. Judicial- what do they do (overview) use current situations to highlight powers and process (Trip to federal court) SUPREME COURT 2. Court cases project

April 1. Foreign Relations and Policy 2. Comparing Communism, Socialism and Capitalism 3. Read Anthem and analyze, compare to historic and modern governments

May 1. U.S. Budget

With government any or all of these topics may be switched around every year depending on the political climate at the time. This Course also utilizes Lanahan readings, CNN, BBC, NY Times and Washington Post articles for enhancement and comparison on a weekly basis and with each topic being covered. Extensive reflection writing is also required from College course students.