Advanced Civics and Public Policy

          Module 1: Foundations of Civics and Public Policy

Section 1: Introduction to Civics  
- Lesson 1: Defining Civics and Public Policy Basics  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Defining Civics and Public Policy Basics  
- Lesson 2: Importance of Active Citizenship  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Importance of Active Citizenship  

Section 2: Government Structures and Functions  
- Lesson 1: Overview of Government Branches  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Overview of Government Branches  
- Lesson 2: Roles of Federal, State, and Local Government  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Roles of Federal, State, and Local Government  

Section 3: Civic Responsibilities and Rights  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Citizen Rights  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Understanding Citizen Rights  
- Lesson 2: Civic Duties and Responsibilities  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Civic Duties and Responsibilities  

Section 4: Historical Perspectives in Civics  
- Lesson 1: Foundations of Public Policy in History  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Foundations of Public Policy in History  
- Lesson 2: Key Milestones in Civic Development  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Key Milestones in Civic Development  

Section 5: Civic Ethics and Community Trust  
- Lesson 1: Ethics in Public Life  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Ethics in Public Life  
- Lesson 2: Building Trust Between Government and Citizens  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Building Trust Between Government and Citizens


Module 2: Government and Public Institutions

Section 1: Structure of Government Institutions  
- Lesson 1: The Legislative Process  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: The Legislative Process  
- Lesson 2: Understanding the Executive Branch  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Understanding the Executive Branch  

Section 2: The Role of the Judiciary  
- Lesson 1: The Court System and Its Role in Policy  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: The Court System and Its Role in Policy  
- Lesson 2: Judicial Review and Its Impact on Society  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Judicial Review and Its Impact on Society  

Section 3: Public Administration Basics  
- Lesson 1: Functions of Public Agencies  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Functions of Public Agencies  
- Lesson 2: Interagency Collaboration and Coordination  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Interagency Collaboration and Coordination  

Section 4: Government Accountability and Transparency  
- Lesson 1: Mechanisms for Accountability  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Mechanisms for Accountability  
- Lesson 2: Transparency in Public Institutions  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Transparency in Public Institutions  

Section 5: Policy Making in Practice  
- Lesson 1: Steps in Policy Development  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Steps in Policy Development  
- Lesson 2: Involving Stakeholders in Policy Making  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Involving Stakeholders in Policy Making


Module 3: Policy Analysis and Decision-Making

Section 1: Fundamentals of Policy Analysis  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Policy Analysis  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduction to Policy Analysis  
- Lesson 2: Key Concepts in Evaluating Public Policy  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Key Concepts in Evaluating Public Policy  

Section 2: Data Collection and Interpretation  
- Lesson 1: Basics of Data Gathering for Policy Studies  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Basics of Data Gathering for Policy Studies  
- Lesson 2: Interpreting Data and Statistical Information  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Interpreting Data and Statistical Information  

Section 3: Critical Thinking in Policy Decisions  
- Lesson 1: Analyzing the Impact of Policy Options  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Analyzing the Impact of Policy Options  
- Lesson 2: Weighing Alternatives and Consequences  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Weighing Alternatives and Consequences  

Section 4: Learning from Case Studies  
- Lesson 1: Exploring Real-World Policy Case Studies  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Exploring Real-World Policy Case Studies  
- Lesson 2: Lessons from Historical Policy Decisions  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Lessons from Historical Policy Decisions  

Section 5: Simulations in Decision-Making  
- Lesson 1: Role-Playing Policy Making Scenarios  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Role-Playing Policy Making Scenarios  
- Lesson 2: Simulated Public Hearings  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Simulated Public Hearings


Module 4: Economic and Social Policy

Section 1: Introduction to Economic Policy  
- Lesson 1: The Government’s Role in the Economy  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: The Government’s Role in the Economy  
- Lesson 2: How Economic Policies Affect Society  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: How Economic Policies Affect Society  

Section 2: Fundamentals of Social Policy  
- Lesson 1: Overview of Social Welfare Programs  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Overview of Social Welfare Programs  
- Lesson 2: Public Policy and Social Justice  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Public Policy and Social Justice  

Section 3: Education Policy and Civic Development  
- Lesson 1: Government Influence on Education Systems  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Government Influence on Education Systems  
- Lesson 2: Connecting Education with Civic Values  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Connecting Education with Civic Values  

Section 4: Health Policy Fundamentals  
- Lesson 1: Public Health and Government Responsibility  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Public Health and Government Responsibility  
- Lesson 2: Balancing Economic and Health Priorities  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Balancing Economic and Health Priorities  

Section 5: Environmental Policy and Society  
- Lesson 1: Government Roles in Environmental Protection  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Government Roles in Environmental Protection  
- Lesson 2: Policy Approaches to Address Climate Change  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Policy Approaches to Address Climate Change


Module 5: Civic Engagement and Practical Application

Section 1: Community Involvement Fundamentals  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Community Structures  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Understanding Community Structures  
- Lesson 2: Methods for Engaging in Local Communities  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Methods for Engaging in Local Communities  

Section 2: Advocacy and Civic Activism  
- Lesson 1: Principles of Civic Advocacy  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Principles of Civic Advocacy  
- Lesson 2: Grassroots Movements and Their Impact  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Grassroots Movements and Their Impact  

Section 3: Public Communication Strategies  
- Lesson 1: Communicating Effectively with Policymakers  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Communicating Effectively with Policymakers  
- Lesson 2: Media Literacy in Public Discourse  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Media Literacy in Public Discourse  

Section 4: Engaging Through Simulations  
- Lesson 1: Simulating the Legislative Process  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Simulating the Legislative Process  
- Lesson 2: Budget Allocation Simulations  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Budget Allocation Simulations  

Section 5: Capstone Civic Engagement Project  
- Lesson 1: Planning a Civic Project  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Planning a Civic Project  
- Lesson 2: Executing and Reflecting on a Civic Initiative  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Executing and Reflecting on a Civic Initiative