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The following subjects are required for eighth grade:
Understanding the Constitution is essential if we are to know the responsibilities and limits of our government. Therefore, this subject is a standard for all eighth grade students.
Note: You may, or we might, choose different courses from different grade levels if they are more appropriate for your student. CLASS reserves the right to modify course selection based on achievement test scores, course availability, and previous course assignments.
The first course listed will be assigned by CLASS unless you choose an alternate from those shown below. Write any alternate choices selected in the comments section of the enrollment application.
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| Title: The Story of the Constitution |
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| Subject: U.S. Constitution |
Course Number: 79985 |
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| Suggested Grade Level: 8th–12th |
| Authors: Sol Bloom and Lars Johnson |
Number of Pages: 301 |
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| Publisher: Christian Liberty Press |
Academic Credit: None* |
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| Copyright: 2001 (2nd edition) |
Elective Fee: None |
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| Prerequisites: None |
| Course Materials: Workbook, answer key, and 13 tests |
| * One credit if assigned at the high school level |
Course Description: This course begins with a brief exploration of the origins of our country and the steps that led to the Constitution’s formation. Then it turns to detailed examination of the Constitution itself. Finally, it tells what the Constitution stands for in principle and the means by which it operates.
Students who complete this course are not eligible to take the CD-ROM version of The Story of the Constitution. |
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| Title: The Story of the Constitution (CD-ROM version) |
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| Subject: U.S. Constitution |
Course Number: 79545 |
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| Suggested Grade Level: 8th–12th |
| Authors: Sol Bloom and Lars Johnson |
Number of Pages: N/A |
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Publishers: Alpha Omega Publications and
Publishers: Christian Liberty Press |
Academic Credit: None† |
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| Copyright: 2003 |
Elective Fee: None |
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| Prerequisites: None |
| Course Materials: CD-ROM box set (1 disk plus Switched-On Schoolhouse 2.0 software) and 9 tests* |
* Item published by Christian Liberty Press
† One credit if assigned at the high school level |
Course Description: This course briefly reviews America’s early history, including the events that resulted in the creation of the Constitution. It then examines the Constitution in detail and studies its basic principles. This course is presented from the perspective of the original intent of the Constitution’s Framers.
Students who complete this course are not eligible to take the textbook version of The Story of the Constitution.
Minimum System Requirements: PC with 400MHz or higher processor; 128 MB RAM; Windows XP, 2000, ME, or SE; 200 MB hard disk space; CD-ROM; 800x600 or higher resolution monitor; and 16 bit color. Printer recommended. |
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