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In reply to the discussion: How many of you took civics/government classes in high school? [View all]catchnrelease
(1,945 posts)It was required. I think it was junior or senior year in high school, so would have been late 60's. We had the greatest teacher for the class--she had us go through a whole mock election to really learn the process. I still remember how we had to break up into groups of delegates, had to select our candidates, campaign, have conventions and speeches with signs, confetti, and finally elections. (Hand counted paper ballots!!!)
She also had us learn about the stock market in a similar way. Several people had to come up with a fake product, sell shares to finance the development, trade them, etc.
Her classes were never boring. We were really sad when she left mid year to go to the Peace Corps, which had been her dream. She really made learning how the government works interesting and fun, not dry and tedious. (Thanks Miss Guido!!)