The back story, and my hopes and fears for the class.

1. GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS
Mr. Geib and Mr. Fitz-Patrick
12th Grade Gov. and Econ.
August 20, 2015

2. WHY AM I TEACHING THIS CLASS?
• 13 years of AP US
History…
– Pros and Cons
• What next?
– 10th grade? 12th grade?
– Several conversations…

3. MY HOPES FOR THIS CLASS
• In contrast to AP US
History, I want to slow
down and go deeper in
discussions.
– Ability to slow down and do
more projects!
– Have fun and not do stupid
pointless stuff because school
says we are supposed to..
– Enjoy school!

4. MY HOPES FOR THIS CLASS
• Keepin it real!

5. MY FEARS FOR THIS CLASS
• The need to be a jailer
to kids who hate school:
– Seniors, etc.
• Bathroom, etc.
• Cell phones!
– …Cuts both ways