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  We The People
   
  

These three simple words that we take for granted ignited a firestorm of controversy at the Constitutional Convention.  In this rudimentary civics class, students will be introduced to the exciting times surrounding the writing of these words, the people who wrote them, and what they mean for us as a nation.  By the end of this lively and interactive class, students should understand the basic function of the three branches of government, how the states relate to the federal government, and become acquainted with the lives and words of the Founding Fathers. 

   
  Instructor: Morcos, Emily
  Instructor Bio:
  Emily Morcos was a student at Palaestra for ten years before graduating high school; she is now an alumna of Patrick Henry College and holds her BA in political theory. Emily has had an interest in civics for years, working for several political campaigns and earning the John Quincy Adams award from the Student Statesmanship Institute while in high school. During college she helped lead a student action team of high school students to New Mexico with Generation Joshua. Her passion for teaching also extends to history and literature. Emily’s academic experience includes orally defending an original paper on Flannery O’Conner for a literary colloquium and submitting a paper that became a finalist in the Intercollegiate Studies Institute annual essay contest. Emily is also an experienced actress, knitter, and Shakespeare enthusiast.
   
  Fee: $85
  Material Fee: $5
  Minimum Age: 11
  Maximum Age: 13
   
  
Day:FridayTime:10:00 amLength:1 Hours
   
  
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