Prerequisites: World History This course teaches the skills and knowledge necessary to become responsible and effective citizens in an interdependent world. It provides a framework for understanding the basic tenets of American democracy, practices of American government as established by the United States Constitution, basic concepts of American politics and citizenship, and concepts in macro and microeconomics and personal finance. The course is organized under three strands – Civics and Government, Personal Financial Literacy and Economics. Students will gain a practical understanding of legal, political, and economic systems that affect their lives as consumers and citizens.

Grades: 9-12