theflyingbunny Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 I'm looking for a one semester high school government course. Could you give me pros and cons of the programs you may have used? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 We used Notgrass Exploring Government and were happy with it. It was reasonably priced, straightforward, and easy to work with. Ds did it almost entirely independently and seemed to gain a good overview of the subject matter. Hope that helps a bit. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momto6inIN Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 We're using A Noble Experiment this coming year, so I don't know how well I like it yet. I decided on it because it takes an in-depth look at founding documents and it's DVD based, which I thought my DSs would like and would lend itself well to discussion afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryAtHope Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 We used Notgrass Exploring Government and were happy with it. It was reasonably priced, straightforward, and easy to work with. Ds did it almost entirely independently and seemed to gain a good overview of the subject matter. Hope that helps a bit. We used Notgrass as well. I also liked that it included a book with primary source documents. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coloradomomof5 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 I have been thinking about this one over and over. I noticed this week that Landry Academy also uses Notgrass as a part of their course. Noted and still thinking. Open to other ideas as well... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 We're using A Noble Experiment this coming year, so I don't know how well I like it yet. I decided on it because it takes an in-depth look at founding documents and it's DVD based, which I thought my DSs would like and would lend itself well to discussion afterwards. Does this cover modern government as well or just the original, historical documents? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momto6inIN Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Does this cover modern government as well or just the original, historical documents?6 out of 9 units are on the various principles and types of governments and our historical documents. The remaining 3 are titled The World Order and US Government, Citizenship, and State and Local Governments. Sent from my SM-T230NU using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Oldest used Alpha Omega Press for Government. It fit her learning style but not necessarily younger dd. I was quite intrigued by Abeka's Government when I saw it recently at convention but I have not used it. Youngest used American Government: The Essentials by Wilson and Dilulio, Jr. I was impressed with that book. Dd enjoyed it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coloradomomof5 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Do you have a link for the American Government: The Essentials?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Do you have a link for the American Government: The Essentials?? I bought it at a local used bookstore...but amazon has it. I used an older edition (I think 10th) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Elle Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Notgrass worked well for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Another Nutgrass user. It was easy, independent, and got the job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tita Gidge Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Notgrass didn't fit with our worldview, but everyone I know IRL who shares their worldview has used - and loved - their government and history programs. I'm going to use Homeschool Connections. They offer a year's unlimited access to all of their recorded classes for the set price of $330 (which would be too high for just one class, but worthwhile if you found other classes to also take). Or you can choose the monthly subscription fee of $30/month PROS: They have a number of civics and government offerings to choose from, of varying lengths to equal or fill a semester. We're going to do a 6-week class on American Elections followed by a 12-week course on the Federalist Papers. Classes are recorded and viewed at your convenience. Many of the courses require no additional purchase as resources are provided free by the teacher. Answer keys, etc. and everything the teacher needs is also provided and included free. You have a year to complete the course - a true year from the time of purchase, not an imposed year with a specific start day. They offer a trial period for you to see how you like the classes before you commit, or a reasonable (equivalent to a textbook) monthly subscription fee if you can complete the class in that time. CONS: It won't fit everyone's worldview. If you prefer to be hands-on teaching (and not just grading) this isn't a good fit. If you prefer to be hands-off completely, this is not a good fit. The material and classes are largely online, which won't work for all kids' personality and learning preferences. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raganfamily Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 I really like Kolbe Academy Government. Also, the Uncle Eric books and the Idiot's Guide to Government and Politics. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aloha2U Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 http://knowledgequestmaps.com/products/history-helps/a-journey-in-liberty-us-constitution/ Knowledge Quest is having a Going Out Of Print sale that ends today. One of the items included is a highschool government course: A Journey in Liberty by Dawn Boyer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad S Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 (edited) Oldest used Alpha Omega Press for Government. It fit her learning style but not necessarily younger dd. I was quite intrigued by Abeka's Government when I saw it recently at convention but I have not used it. Youngest used American Government: The Essentials by Wilson and Dilulio, Jr. I was impressed with that book. Dd enjoyed it. Thanks. Since someone else asked the same question today, I thought I'd add what we think we'll do. American Government: The Essentials also has quite a few positive reviews online and looks good to me. There are several syllabi online including a high school one from Warwick School District with a lot of detail and supplemental readings (since it's a full-year high school AP course, those might be dropped or pruned) and several introductory college ones. I think the American Government course is just national government, although to be realistic, that may be all that can be covered in a semester). FYI, the authors have a state and local text too. Has anyone used another syllabus or have experience with a few other readings to go along with the text? Edited July 20, 2016 by Brad S 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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