Government and Politics: U.S.

Information on the Course

Taught by a master AP* teacher who is an experienced grader of the exam, this institute is geared to help those who want to develop an program in U.S. Government and Politics, those who are already teaching the course and are seeking to enhance their knowledge of national standards and those interested in the content of a college-level American Government course. Guidance will be offered on course development and how to prepare students for the rigor of the exam.

The topics that will be covered include:

  • Review of the content and grading of the exam
  • Design and implementation of an program
  • Development of curriculum and activities relative to your program

There will be a review of material central to a college level American government course including The Federalist Papers and key topics such as political party realignment, the politics of non-voting, the electoral college and the modern presidency.

"I feel that as a teacher new to AP government, I know have the tools and increased confidences in teaching the course. Thank you." (US Govt participant, 2008)

Staff

Consultant

Karen Waples has taught since 1989 and is the social studies department coordinator at Karen WaplesCherry Creek High School.  She has taught three AP classes: U.S. Government and Politics, Comparative Government, and U.S. History.  Ms. Waples has graded AP Comparative Government, AP U.S. Government, and U.S. History exams.  She writes book reviews for the AP Central website and is the project editor for the Special Focus Materials for AP Comparative Government.  She is a co-author of “Fast Track to a Five,” a study guide for AP US Government. She has an undergraduate degree from the University of Denver and a law degree from the University of Colorado.



UNC Faculty

Stan Luger
Stan Luger has taught at UNC since 1990 and is currently a Professor of Political Science. He is the author of Corporate Power, American Democracy, and the Automobile Industry. His book won the Michael Harrington Award, bestowed by the American Political Science Association's organized section New Political Science, for the best book published in 2000.
Director: Stan Luger, Political Science
(970) 351-1584
email: stan.luger@unco.edu

" Outstanding. Very hands-on in terms of information being useful for the classroom." (AP participant, 2008)


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