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Imagine studying U.S. government while engaging with policymakers who shape national laws! Or picture yourself analyzing the Constitution alongside a legal expert. If you’re excited about applying your knowledge to real-world careers, our VLACS Projects are the perfect fit for you!
This engaging learning pathway allows students to explore various career fields while mastering key concepts and skills. For each competency, you can choose to complete a pre-designed project that simulates real-life career tasks or create your own unique learning experience. Regardless of your choice, you’ll engage in thorough research and apply what you learn to authentic career scenarios.
With the pre-designed projects, you’ll tackle real-world tasks that align with each competency. If you decide to design your own experience, you’ll collaborate with your instructor and a mentor to design and complete meaningful career tasks that demonstrate your understanding. We have partnered with hundreds of mentors you can work with if you choose to design your own experience. Check out our Career Mentor Catalog here.
Take a look at the competency statements and pre-designed options below. We’re excited to support you on this exciting and open-ended learning adventure!
Note: This is a project-based course. If you’re looking for a traditional format, please return to the learning catalog and select the course.
Projects
Legislator
Competency: The Principles of The United States and New Hampshire Government
You are a legislator, responsible for representing your constituents and shaping policies that align with democratic values and the needs of your community. Your role involves crafting laws, debating public policy, and working with government entities, which will require an understanding of the principles of the United States and New Hampshire government.
You will create an informational briefing that explains the foundation of modern government, compares the United States and the New Hampshire Constitutions, describes types of governments, and explains international government relationships.
Court Clerk
Competency: The Functions of the United States and New Hampshire Governments
You are a court clerk, responsible for maintaining accurate records, managing court documents, and supporting the judicial process. Your role requires a deep understanding of the legal system and the framework of government operations, which will require an understanding of the functions of the United States and New Hampshire government.
You will create a court operations handbook that describes constitutional powers, explains the legislative branch, details the executive branch, and explains the judicial branch.
Immigration Specialist
Competency: Civic Participation
You are an immigration specialist, dedicated to assisting individuals in navigating the legal and procedural pathways to residency and citizenship. Your role requires a comprehensive understanding of societal responsibilities and legal frameworks, which will require an understanding of civic participation.
You will create an immigration resource guide that will explain citizenship, describe civic duties, explain civil rights, and explain public policies.
Competencies
The Principles of The United States and New Hampshire Government
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the principles of the United States and New Hampshire government by explaining the foundation of modern government, comparing the United States and the New Hampshire Constitutions, describing types of governments, and explaining international government relationships.
Functions of the United States and New Hampshire Governments
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the functions of the United States and New Hampshire governments by describing constitutional powers, explaining the function of the United States and New Hampshire legislative branches, explaining the function of the United States and New Hampshire executive branches, and explaining the function of the United States and New Hampshire judicial branches.
Civic Participation
Students will demonstrate an understanding of civic participation by explaining citizenship, describing civic duties, explaining civil rights, and explaining public policies.
