Introduction
Why does the constitution matter? Anyone on the street will probably be able to say, "It's the law from which all other laws come" but do they really know how the supreme body of law affects them? A better question might be; Do they care? and if not, why not? How many Americans understand the intensity of the debate our Founding Fathers endured to create the intricate framework for our Republic?
It matters because it works!
It matters for the understanding of the American political system.
It matters for the continuation of a representative democracy.
It matters for my understanding of The Yale National Initiative Seminar "The Idea of America."
This unit aims to bridge the gap between gifted students and any student willing to challenge themselves with an Advanced Placement (AP) course. The goal is to close the achievement gap by encouraging minority students and other sub groups to participate in an exciting AP U.S. History course. The class will model the ideals of the lesson; popular sovereignty. Students will gain knowledge, develop college-ready skills and sit for the AP exam with confidence in their abilities. Faith in themselves is a difficult concept for high school juniors to develop on their own. I hope to have each student build a sense of self as an American citizen, a fellow Pittsburgher and a members of my class.
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