District of Columbia History and Government

District of Columbia History and Government is a one-semester online course designed to address the learning standards and support the chronological scope, sequence, and structure laid out for this 12th grade District of Columbia social studies course. Students learn through a balance of direct instruction and constructivist learning experiences, supporting both concept acquisition and knowledge-building skills. Course pedagogy is guided by the National Council of Social Studies (NCSS) content and process standards: the C3 (College, Career, and Civic Life) Framework and the NCSS National Curriculum Standards.