If I Ruled the World: An Intro to Government and Civics

In this self-paced course, learners will explore civics and government by designing their own country and creating a law book. The course begins with a brief instructional video introducing each topic. Students will complete tasks in a provided workbook that combines vocabulary, reading, exercises, drawing, math, and art. Topics include types of government, lawmaking, budgeting, and infrastructure planning.

The class is structured with interactive and creative activities, such as designing flags, budgeting for projects, and writing laws, to make learning engaging and hands-on. Students will work independently through the materials at their own pace, but the course includes detailed instructions and examples in the workbook to guide them.

This course encourages critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. Students will develop a well-rounded understanding of how governments function while having fun imagining their own leadership roles. There is no live interaction, but learners will be guided step-by-step through videos and workbook tasks to ensure a fulfilling experience as they learn about government and civics by creating their own country.

Objectives:

Understand the basic structures and types of government.

Learn how laws are created, explained, and applied in a community.

Build critical thinking and creativity by designing a country and its laws.

Develop budgeting skills to allocate resources for infrastructure and public services.

Practice interdisciplinary skills through activities in vocabulary, math, art, and problem-solving.