Flexible Government and Economics Curriculum for Independent Learners
Teaching Principles Not Propaganda
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American government, economics, or combo bundles available. Browse all our product options by subject.
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Self-Paced Government and Economics Courses that Encourage Independent Learning
Designed to be flexible for different homeschool situations.
- Choose your start date, then get 12 months to complete each semester-long course.
- The online course utilizes our excellent hardback textbooks
- Teachers can use daily “big question” and one-page chapter summaries for discussion and checking comprehension
- The online course associates short videos with lesson topics to highlight relevance to life situations
- Thorough teacher’s guide includes optional print versions of quizzes and tests and an assortment of additional tools
- 12-month access to course designed to be completed in one semester allows for flexibility
Build a Strong Foundation with Sound Natural Law Principles
America is not perfect. It never has been. Nor could it ever be. On page 6 of Basic Economics, Clarence Carson discusses the natural law principles he used as a basis for his textbooks. He frames the “doctrine of limits,” which is the basis for the necessity of limiting government:
These principles . . . have a much sounder and longer established basis. They are principles rooted in the Greco-Roman and the Judeo-Christian traditions—that is, in Western Civilization. In this framework, economics is not an autonomous study or discipline. Rather, it is subordinate to moral and philosophical truths that do not simply exist to promote some version of economics. Government is not supposed to be omnipotent or omni-competent to direct all human affairs.
One principle, among many others, looms out of that long experience. It is what may well be called the doctrine of limits. It is that humans are limited and fallible creatures, that all their organizations, institutions, and structures are affected by these limitations; that the power and sway of anything must be limited by design; that government, above all, must be severely limited.
Our curriculum is designed to instill an appreciation of natural law principles, which endure whether we acknowledge them or not. Yes, it unapologetically examines and acknowledges Judeo-Christian contributions to our government’s design. It also acknowledges the influences and contributions of so many others, and the compromises necessary for forming our government so that it can function justly for a diverse citizenry.
Understanding natural law leads to an appreciation for the natural rights of every person—respect for their individual liberty even as we claim our own. It also is the basis for supporting limited government, and free markets. These values have been the basis for large numbers of people to flourish in nations where the rule of law guards these rights.
Browse by Subject
Browse all product options by subject. Government and economics are laid out to complete each in a semester. However, there is plenty of optional material to expand either to a full year if desired. The links below will take you to a list of products and bundle options that wll save you money.
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What Families and Educators Say About Boundary Stone
On our feedback survey at the end of the couses, 95% say they would recommend the course to others. When asked why, here are some answers:
- Great content and straight to the point
- It’s amazing
- It is very informative and sheds a lot of light as to why America is in the situation it is in.
- The courses are very thorough and honest. Very little opinion is used; most of the textbook is based on facts.
- Because it is a well laid out course with clear and concise videos and quizzes that give you a detailed understanding of economics from a Christian perspective
- It approaches economics in a sensible and straightforward manner that is easy to understand.
- I have enjoyed learning through the videos. They are very engaging and informative.
- It’s a good course that teaches in a way that many other courses do not
- I think this course is really great for people who have a hard time understanding the complexities of economics with the way it breaks everything down in a variety of ways. There is a good mix of videos, reading, and review over everything you’ve learned in each chapter.
- It’s a simple, straightforward economics course that teaches things from a refreshing Christian viewpoint.
- I would recommend it due to its focus on the nature of economics, not the numbers.
- I certainly would recommend this course. It gives a very thorough and engaging view of the basics in economics.
Testimonials
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Parents trust Boundary Stone for quality high school homeschool history, government, and economics education—see what they’re saying or leave your own review!
Great Videos and Projects
I really enjoyed the videos that are linked with the lessons. The reading is pretty heavy but if you stay on top of it and do the review questions while you read it’s not too hard. I do really like the perspective from which the textbooks are written. The budget project for the economics course was really eye opening.
This course should be required for all high school students!
We were originally introduced to Basic American Government as a product review, but by the end of the first lesson, I knew this was a program I was adding in for my two high school students. Methodical and using an easy-to-understand format, this course dives deep into the origins of our country and its government and shows how quickly we fell away – not to mention how far we have continued to spiral.
With a mix of reading and video, plus review elements that are both handwritten and computerized, American Government helps to teach to multiple learning styles and can easily be completed independently by high school students.
However, I do recommend going through this course with your children – not just for how much you can learn, but so you can have amazing conversations with them about the material and the current state of affairs.
After completing this American Government course with my two oldest students, I know that we will be back when the other two are ready because we have found the gold standard for American Government in Boundary Stone’s course.
In response to January 2021
In January 2021, with so much in the USA to be concerned about, I contemplated what I could do to make a difference. Much of what I had been doing was sharing information and “take action” letters and petitions. But in January, I wanted to do more. Remembering history books from a Constitutional class that I had taken many years ago, I went to my bookshelves to seek them out. They were “The Basic History of the United States,” by Clarence Carson. After reading them I realized what I could do: Share them with young adults with (and without) children.
Searching for the history books online was discouraging at first until one site suggested I might find them sold at Boundary Stone. Because I helped my daughter school her 4 children and saw the amazing results and benefits of their home education, I sought out those who wanted to do the same. So far I have donated Paul Cleveland and Clarence Carson’s books to 9 homeschooling families (most of them had never schooled their children before). I believe in the tremendous power of education, especially when that education is founded in truth. We need the real history or we will repeat the history of tyrannical governments.
Cleveland & Carson offer truthful history. Not only have I donated to young adults with children, but I have also given many books to single and middle-aged adults.
Tailor Parental Involvement to Foster Your Child’s Individualized Learning
Boundary Stone is not a school and does not issue credit. As a homeschooling parent, you’re in control of your student’s transcript—and we make it easy.
Our curriculum offers flexible grading options. Quizzes and tests form a strong foundation, but you can also include credit for the study guide homework or our optional research projects. You know your student best and can tailor grading to fit their needs and your state’s requirements.
In the Orientation lesson, we provide a customizable grading spreadsheet with helpful defaults. It's easy to adjust based on your goals. Some students may not need every component of the course—parents can monitor the first week to decide what’s essential and what can be optional.
Independent learners can use the study guide answer key for self-assessment with minimal supervision. Quiz and test scores are automatically emailed to parents, and grades are visible anytime from the parent dashboard or the student’s account (which we will happily set up separately for no extra charge).
Prefer to be more involved? You can read along with the textbook, use the teacher’s guide for daily discussion questions, or review study guide answers. Each chapter in the economics textbook also includes a one-page summary that can aid review and discussion.
With Boundary Stone, you have the tools—and the freedom—to shape your student’s learning experience.
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