Summer Government 2007

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Anne Armstrong Jennifer Goodwin Kristy Steele Summer Government 2007

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Anne ArmstrongJennifer Goodwin

Kristy Steele

Summer Government 2007

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Government at our fingertips

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2 Weeks = 1 Semester = .5 government creditBy altering the traditional Carnegie classroom seat time, we were able to attend five hands-on government experiences, students had contact with over 25 speakers within local and state government, and they still took and passed the traditional exam given at the end of the “semester.”

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Trip to the Michigan Hall of JusticeAmber Spiker and Ashley Johnson learn about their Constitutional Rights within a school.

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State Capital Day! Students look forward to fun.

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Assistant to State Rep. Chris WardStudents had the privilege of going on the House floor when visiting the Capital. Later, when watching the House in session they were recognized by the entire House.

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Michigan Hall of JusticeClass on the floor of the Michigan Supreme Court

Government Teachers living their dream of being Justices

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Students being “hands-on”Students had to be checked when entering the Courthouse.

Students arguing over a bill during a mock session of Congress in the Mackinaw Room in Lansing.

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Rep. Joe Hune and Rep. Chris Ward speak to the students on the Capital steps

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First look at Parker High School for many.New Assistant Principal Jason Schrock gave a tour of Parker to the students on the last day of class.

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2007 Government class commencment