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A Message to Students and Families...
Unfortunately, students did not get the chance to finish out the year in AP Government and Politics in the clasroom. I will be continue to post the remaining school year's worth of classroom activities below, beginning with Day 1 and going to Day 10. This covers all Unit 3: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties...kind of important, eh? Chapters 7, 8 and 9. This WILL be on the modified AP exam in May.
It is my hope, that if you are able, students and families will review the work posted below and complete each day's assignment at your own pace, as I post it. Do not wait until last minute to do all this work! Do not cheat or copy your friends. I assume at this point, you understand why you need to do this yourself.
It is important to understand ways our federal, state and local governments can operate for the public good during a crisis. You may find today's governments are reacting in vastly different ways, and it can be up to YOU to judge if more lives could have been saved, or if the economy will have better days ahead. Please don't ask me about grades...I have no answers to this yet from the county, but as you know I've been telling you since the first day of school...you ain't here for grades, you're hear for...what?...that's right, you do everything for knowledge. And you'll be fine. Miss you, love ya'll...hope to see you again!
P.S. Weekly "Learning Challenge "assignments will be posted once weekly until the end of the year on Google Classroom, email me if you don't have the code, although you should be in the class already. These are mostly current events about the pandemic, with journaling and other "thinking" activities for you to do. Keep your brain active and be a good citizen...stay informed to make positive change. Completing these enrichment activities is HOW I want you to help out in this crisis. I look forward to your submissions!
Hope you enjoy...get started now!
Day One: Intro to Civil Liberties (turn in overnight AMSCO homework)
Think and Do: Look at various rights around the world by country using this interactive chart. What rights do YOU believe are most important? What surprised you most from this chart?
1. Watch of Constitution USA (found free on Amazon Prime), "It's a Free Country" and complete this viewing guide.
2. Discuss AMSCO homework about Schenck vs US (1918). Got it?
Day Two: Freedoms of Speech and the Press
Turn in your overnight homework on Schenck vs US
Think and Do: Get a laptop and review this SCOTUS case between famous porn magazine, Hustler, and famous fundamentalist preacher, Jerry Falwell! What could go wrong, right? On a scratch square write a 2-3 sentence summary of the facts and ruling in the case, making sure to include these vocab words in some form to show you understand their meaning: upheld, overturned, appeal, majority opinion, dissenting opinion, freedom of speech.
2. In pairs, review the facts of each of the SCOTUS Student Speech cases and make predictions on their rulings. Discuss the actual rulings as a class and see if they fit with your predictions.
3. HOMEWORK: Find any court case dealing with any First Amendment rights OR the Second Amendment that has occurred within the last year, at any of the court levels, local, state or federal, and complete the standard current event assignment for this case. Check calendar above for due date to round robin this in class.
Day Three: Freedom of Religion
Think and Do: Read the text of the freedom of religion clause from the Bill of Rights. On scratch square, give two hypothetical scenarios, one that would violate the "free exercise clause" and one violating the "establishment clause. Share!
1. With a partner, each of you independently complete either Case A or B, then take 10 minutes to swap stories and explain and discuss your case with the partno!
2. Using the Powerpoint for ch 7, and reviews slides 25-38 for any questions or clarifications on freedom of religion.
3. Round Robin your Current Event 1st or 2nd Amendment court case homework!
Day Five: Start Ch 8, focus today, 4th Amendment
Think and Do: Read this story about the case of New Jersey v. TLO and fill in your argument in the space at the end. Discuss the actual ruling and see if you agreed.
1. Next with a partner, read and discuss how you would rule on some of these other 4th Amendment cases. Make predictions on their rulings. Discuss the actual rulings as a class and see if they fit with your predictions.
2. Bill of Rights Review! Do you know all your Bill of Rights yet? Discuss ways to memorize the Bill of Rights! Each student will get one of the amendments and think of a clever way to help the class remember all the parts. Expect a quiz!
OVERNIGHT HOMEWORK: Read about required SCOTUS case, Gideon vs. Wainwright in AMSCO pgs 284-286 and on your own paper, answer the 3 questions at the end of the reading. Turn in next class!
Day Six: Procedural Due Process and Rights of the Accused
1. Turn in your homework on Gideon vs. Wainwright. Questions?
2. As a class, read and discuss the meaning of the quotes on page 1 of this Due Process Review handout. Then in pairs, read the scenarios on page 2 and fill in your responses. Share your answers with the class.
OVERNIGHT HOMEWORK: Read the required SCOTUS case Roe v. Wade in AMSCO pages 288-290. Answer the 6 questions on your own paper and turn in next class.
Day Seven: Substantive Due Process and the Right To Privacy
Think and Do: Watch the first 15 minutes of "Cost of Freedom" (found in Discovery Ed in your wake portal) and fill out this info sheet.
1. Speed Dating National Security Cases! Using this handout, read the instructions and then complete the activity based on the SCOTUS case you draw at random. 10 minutes to research, then 20 minutes to speed date!
2. Exit Ticket: Share with the class, do YOU believe the United States went too far after September 11th in protecting Americans at the expense of our freedoms? Why or why not?
HOMEWORK: Due in 2 days, read and answer the questions that are a part of this Required FRQ "Letter From a Birmingham Jail" and begin Chapter 9!
Day Nine: Start Ch 9 Civil Rights
Think and Do: Read these dissenting opinions from SCOTUS on the ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges and complete re-writes according to the directions. After, take a look at the timeline of the fight for gay marriage protection.
2. Look over the FRQ for Wednesday's Test. Discuss real world examples to support or refute a sample thesis.
Thursday, March 5th: Turn in your AMSCO answers to page 508-510
LAST MINUTE OPTIONAL option! Using this handout, and this editorial opinion on why Elizabeth Warren just never "got there" in the delegate count, turn it in to me by end of day tomorrow for a last minute grade boost.
1. Get a laptop, read this article on third parties in the United States and answer fill in this graphic organizer notes. For the section "Notes from Class Discussion" at the bottom, write down one question you have about third parties in America...yes, THINK of something! When finished, move on to Step #2...
2. ...Next, take the 2016 Political Party quiz and then on the back of your handout in step #1 above, write a short reflection addressing YOUR results from the quiz...Include the following:
did any of this surprise you?
how do your results compare to others in your age, gender, race, etc?
do you see any issues with this poll?
What questions might you still have?
3. Discuss your findings in the quiz and questions from the article on third parties! Turn in this handout!
Tuesday, March 3rd
HOMEWORK DUE THURSDAY! Read 508-510 in your AMSCO book and on your own paper, answer the 6 questions in complete sentences.
Think and Do: In small groups, look at the "Guess Who?" strips of party platform stances. See if you can figure out to which political party these match!
2. Watch this video "American Party Animals: about the history of Political Parties in our country. Be able to explain the difference between plurality and majority voting, Duverger's Law, and why this leads to a two party system.
2. Listen to the first 8 minutes of this NY Times "Daily" podcast and fill out the questions on the handout. Discuss your answers to the last question.
3. Get a phone or laptop and skim this New York Times article about ads bought by Russia during the 2016 Presidential campaign. Then discuss ways in which these "ads" played to the emotions and fears of certain types of voters. Then, with a partner, get a mini "bio" of a future "persuadable" voter in the 2020 election. If red paper, you have to get your voter to vote Trump. If blue, vote for Sanders. Share with the class ways this voter data could be used to decrease support for your candidate What kinds of messages can motivate this persuadable to NOT back one of those candidates?
Think and Do: Fill in the matchy matchy on this review about ballot measures.
1. Watch "Knock Down the House" (available on Netflix or in our APGoPo Team Drive in the movie folder) about progressive women running in the 2018 congressional races. Fill in this viewing guide as ya go!
Monday, Feb 24th
Think and Do: On your own paper, write down the 5 principles found in the US Constitution. Then, watch this interview clip about our current AG and answer the following: In what ways are the actions of President Trump and Attorney General Barr a problem for our democratic system?
1. In pairs, review some of the class responses to this FRQ prompt from two weeks ago and peer grade to give feedback. If you are absent, here are 3 samples for you to grade (use the peer rubric!)
2. Play "Last Man (or woman!) Standing. Name a staff position in a campaign and their role/job on campaign staff. Click here,jot down as much info as you can in 10 minutes...ON PAPER, then compete with your facts to see if you can be the LAST MAN (OR WOMAN!) STANDING!
Thursday, Feb 20th: EARLY RELEASE!
1. Play 3 terms, 3 quiz questions in two teams, AFTER watching this AP Gov review video and taking notes over Campaign Finance topics for this Chapter.
Tuesday, Feb 18th
Think and Do: Using today's Think and Do handout, short answer the prompts. Keep this for Step #2 and then turn in at the end of class.
1. In your own spiral, take notes over "big picture" chapter info of Ch 14: Media and Campaigns.
2. NC Primaries, A Closer Look: Get a laptop and answering the following prompts on the back of your Think and Do sheet for today. Complete each step:
1. Turn in Ch 15 Checkpoint AND your work from Friday, Feb 6th (see below)
2. Take Unit 5 Test (Ch 12, 15 and 16)
3. When finished, go to this NY Times interactive website, browse and read through some of the 35 questions that interest you. Pick up a sheet of fun colored paper and Sharpie from on top of my laptop cart. Then, write out 2 "fun facts" or interesting things you learned about the primaries! Write it BIG and LEGIBLE...I'm gonna post these in a giant collage for all to see in the hallways! #studentseducatingteachers
DUE DATE NOTE! Turn in your completed Educated Foods guest speaker handout (last page here). Make sure your model bill, using Part C of the brainstorming on Ethical Foods, similar to the format of Ms. Lamme's "tanning bed bill" , is uploaded to our google shared drive in the "Educated Foods" folder.
1. Kahoot Review Ch 12 "Voter Behavior" (what ARE the voters thinking today?)
2. Then review Ch 16 by playing "AP Gov: The Media"! (how did the media cover the last debate?)
3. Play Ch 15 Special Interest BINGO for fabulous prizes! (why aren't members of Trump's own party standing up to Trump, could it be special interests?
Friday, Feb 6th: AP exams wait for no school cancellation days!...complete everything on your own and turn in everything by Thursday, Feb 13th!
Think and Do: Open this infographic and on scratch paper, answer the following: a) what "story" does this infographic tell? b) what is one conclusion you might drawn about the trend you see?
1. Practice the Argumentative FRQ style question. First, watch this video tutorial reviewing what you'll need to consider in writing this.
2. Then, using this FRQ prompt, spent 40 minutes writing one. Time yourself, this is the exact time you will have on the Argumentative FRQ! (don't forget to first review Brutus 1 and Fed 10!)
Watch from 15 minutes to in the final closing from Adam Schiff in the trial. On scratch square, jot down at least 3 generalized thoughts as you watch this powerful statement.
Think and Do: Watch this clip from Thank You for Smoking...because it's funny!...and discuss laws the cigarette industry might lobby in favor of.
1.Watch this tutorial about Iron Triangles and write down your own explanation for this term.
2. Watch the 60 Minutes segment "The Whistleblower" (start at 15 min to the end) and draw out your own "iron triangle" explaining the specific govt agency, branches, etc and the actions taken in your own "iron triangle" on this handout.
3. Get in groups of 3 and following the instructions on this handout about methods special interest groups use to influence government. Share your scenarios when finished.
Monday, Feb 3rd
Think and Do: Get laptops and read info on this website. Fill out the questions on this handout about lobbying and legislation and turn in when finished.
1. Guest speaker! Rob Lamme tells us about what it's like to be a lobbyist.
2. HOMEWORK: Using Part C of last week's brainstorming on Ethical Foods, write a "model bill" similar to the format of Ms. Lamme's "tanning bed bill" , but trying to get any one of the changes made you wrote from the Educated Food Choices guest speaker.
1. Complete Part A and B on this handout on special interests according to the directions.
2. Complete Part C as you listen to the guest speaker from Ethical Food Choices. If you are absent, you are to research factory farming and fill out the chart according to what you researched.
3. Get a new rubric for Ch 15: Special Interests. See calendar for due date above, including the test.
Tuesday, Jan 28th: Go over current events for your favorite examples of bias! Also, this.
Think and Do: On scratch paper, after watching this exchange between media and GOP Senator Lankford, answer the following: a) is Senator Lankford's explanation of Trump's comment about not knowing Lev Parnas believable? b) What could the media host say or do to hold the representative more accountable to an answer?
2. Let's talk "Fox Effect"! Discuss this chart and watch this clip, with Fox host Chris Wallace discussing headline bias. Do you agree?
HOMEWORK FOR THURSDAY: Read this editorial on Fox News and the challenges of political journalism. Answer the questions that follow on your own paper.
Friday, Jan 24th: Turn in Ch 16 Checkpoint
Think and Do: Get a laptop and visit this link of Pew polling results. Analyze the infographic and answer the following prompts on scratch paper: A) What "big picture" story does this data tell? B) What might be a problem with voters getting a large majority of information from an "echo chamber" either on the left or the right?
2. FRQ Practice: Using this FRQ prompt, in small groups, write out answers to A, B, and C, and then peer grade, only awarding points for questions answered fully. Give feedback!
3. EXIT TICKET: Watch this segment on John Oliver about Journalism and the dying local news industry. On scratch square, write down 3 reasons why local print journalism is important to all of the media industry.
3. To practice media "spin", first, watch this bit of pretzeling from our current Sec of Defense. Can you spot examples of the "4 D's of propaganda"? (dismiss, distort, distract, dismay)
4. Then, each student will get a "role" to play when announcing a controversial new school problem. Give a 1 minutes speech "spinning" the topic according to your role.
Monday, Jan 13th
Think and Do: Read and complete this handout "Give Us the Ballot" the excerpt you will need is on page 2. Share answers to ways we've expanded voting rights with the class. If you would like to hear the whole speech, this excerpt starts at 2:00 in this video.
1. Still don't understand how voter purges work to limit the right to vote? Watch from 6:42 to 13 min in the documentary "Unprecedented" from the 2000 election.
2. Discuss voting models. Using this web link to the current primary candidates, fill out your answers one this handout.
HOMEWORK: Get new rubric for Ch 16: The Media. Check calendar for due dates.
Thursday, Jan 9th
Think and Do: Take vocab quiz over Ch 12 and turn in your spiral for the Checkpoint grade.
1. Discuss your follow up answers from the video Tuesday on "Alternative Facts" and the media's role.
2. Watch the first 28 minutes of "Rigged" (available on Amazon Prime) and answer the questions on the viewing guide.
Tuesday, Jan 7th
1. Discuss your Voter Interview Surveys and polls.
2. Round Robin and the Journal Reviews (voter suppression or current efforts at expanding the voter base). Share the best!
3. How does media affect information going to the voter? Using this viewing guide, consider how media today is swaying voter behavior, by watching the first 19 minutes of this Meet the Press: Alternative Facts segment. Discuss your thoughts.
2. Go over Unit 4 Test: Political Beliefs and Ideology. If you would like to review your test and missed class today, see me at lunch to review your stats.
Homework: Complete a journal review about current issues in voting rights. You may find an article either on voter suppression or current efforts at expanding the voter base. Also due, bring in interview answers with an adult you know...due next Tuesday!
Friday, Dec 20th
Work on polling project, turn it in (with rubric) and then have a great holiday break!
Wednesday, Dec 18th
1. Turn in Ch 11 Checkpoint and OPTIONAL A little more on tax cuts? handout. Polling project (directions above) due Friday.
2. Using the slides listed in the rest of the handout from the Think and Do above and this Powerpoint, complete the guided notes on government and the economy.
3. Look over your last test for most missed questions.
Think and Do: Polling Problem Charades! You and a partner will be given a random card describing one of the problems with polling. Act this out to the class with your partner without using any of the words on your card. Get the class to say the words on your card based on your "skit".
1. Using the info found in this "What is Public Policy?" document, complete pg 1 using your brain. Then, fill in page 2 using any 3 of the "characters found on page 3 and choosing from the issues found on page 4 that would be of most interest to those characters.
Think and Do: As a class, watch this video "The Poll Dance" and discuss: Why do we poll the public so much and so often?
1. Then, using your laptop and browse various poll results from the Pew Research site . (click on the categories at the top for any data that interests you). Write down 2 polls you found interesting or surprising and discuss!
2. In desk groups, review one of these infographics of current political data. Fill out your handout as a group, (page 1 in the doc), and then share what you learned with the class.
Think and Do: Pull up this infographic on the ideological leanings of current and past SCOTUS's. On your scratch square, answer A) List the top 2 most conservative CHIEF justices B) top 2 most liberal CHIEF justices C) Can you recall any court cases under Earl Warren that were considered very liberal for their time? D) What about conservative cases under Roberts? LOOK SOME UP IF YOU DON'T KNOW ANY!
1. Go over Test from last week. Discuss ways to improve the Concept Application FRQ.
EXIT: Listen to from 10:30 to 16 minutes in the "3rd grader's guide to impeachment" from the NYTimes. On scratch paper, write down 1-2 questions this raises or you still have.
Wednesday, Nov 13th: turn in your AMSCO Fed 78 answers from last Friday's assignment
HOMEWORK DUE NEXT WEDNESDAY, Nov 13th, read and complete the 5 "Apply" questions found in the Required Foundational Doc, Federalist 78 on pgs 191-192 of your AMSCO book. If that makes your brain hurt, here's a good summary video too.
Wednesday, Nov 6th: Turn in "From Bureaucracy" homework (see Monday step #2)
1. Take Test over Ch 4 (Executive) and Ch 5 (Bureaucracy)
2. When finished, research our Friday guest speaker, Judge Lucy Inman, and add a question to the padlet wall! And get started reading on Ch 6: Judicial Branch (see calendar for due dates)
1. Create "skits" in small groups of relevant terms from this chapter.
2. Spend 20 minutes reading this Lanahan reading "From Bureaucracy" about Trump and his work on Central Park. Then, with a partner, fill out the info on this handout. Discuss what you learned!
Thursday, Oct 31st
Think and Do: Watch this summary of iron triangles and write a clever hashtag on the board that describes this political science term.
1. Read this article about the changes made in the iron triangle and complete the prompts. Turn in when finished.
2. Round robin with your current event on the bureaucracy.
Tuesday, Oct 29th: Ch 5 Checkpoint due
Think and Do: On your own scratch paper, answer the following 2 prompts after using the web links shown: A) Read the first 4 paragraphs of this NYT article and explain why the current budget deficit under the Trump Adminstration is a problem for the "conservative orthodoxy". B) Use this interactive link to the 2015 budget and try to close the budget gap by eliminating wasteful spending. Choose items to adjust in the federal budget and then explain one thing you learned about the federal budget playing this "game".
1. Learn in depth about the Federal Bureaucracy: Using headphones and a laptop, open and follow these instructions on this learning activity. You will need whiteboards and markers AFTER you take your own notes. After time is up for watchin' and learnin...you'll compete for fabulous prizes against the other team, testing your recall!
2. Don't forget next class, have a Current Event about Executive Branch Bureaucracy printed and ready to discuss!
1. Using this shared doc in and the link provided, work with a partner to fill out the last page of the sheet that explains...the bureaucracy that goes into a pizza! Happy Friday!
Wednesday, Oct 23: Turn in the Trump Signing Statements optional extra credit
Think and Do: On scratch square watch the video clips and answer the following: Based on these memorable moments of Sarah Huckabee, what does it seem like the role of the White House Press Secretary is? Also, why is Trump's "acting" Chief of Staff making news?
1. What about other roles in the Executive Branch? Today we will work to create a collaborative "Family Tree" of the Executive Branch roles For each role you are assigned, research the role then fill out a "leaf" to add to the correct location on the tree. Your leaf needs to include 1. Role 2. Examples of duties/powers 3. Fun fact from history about this position. Be prepared to say a few words about your position to the class.
2. EXIT TICKET: Answer a couple released exam questions related to what you learned.
HOMEWORK DUE FRIDAY: Follow instructions on this padlet wall and don't duplicate any other students' choices!
Monday, Oct 21
Think and Do: Watch this SNL Schoolhouse Rock parody and write out a clever hashtag that best describes an executive order. Then watch this 3 minutes summary of why President Obama created the controversial immigration order in question.
1. Read about Signing statements in pairs. Then using the signing statement you are given, read and answer the questions that follow. Finally, switch partners and share what you learned about your event.
2. Watch and listen to this break down of Federalist #70, and fill out this graphic bubble map with the details you think are most important under the three categories the doc addresses.. Share with a desk buddy to compare.
2. Using Roots and Reform books, complete this presidential Scavenger Hunt with a desk buddy! Fabulous prizes!
3. QUIZ: Vocab from Chapter 4!
Tuesday, Oct 15th
Think and Do: Go to this padlet wall and post either a question or a fact about any current news event that occurred while we were on Fall Break. Discuss and answer!
1. Take notes and review the 4 FRQs styles you will have to write on the May exam and throughout this year.
2. Civics Project overview. Read through the College Board Civics Connection criteria packet. Come up with your own definitions for "deliberative skills" and "civic virtue". In small groups, #ThinkPairShare ideas for this project you could attempt.
HOMEWORK: Read this NYT article explaining the impeachment process and come up with at least ONE "question of curiosity" you still have after reading this and post on the padlet wall to be discussed Friday...
Think and Do: Why is the non-legislative process of congressional oversight of value to a democracy? Watch highlights from Congress's inquiry into Donald Trump's personal lawyer testimony.
Think and Do: Write a short reflection on both of our legislative representative guest speakers from last week. Also, turn in your completed handout on the two SCOTUS districting cases. Make sure you understand them!
2. Food for thought: What obstacles get in the way of the "textbook" process of law-making? Does shame motivate Congress? How have "We The People" made differences in getting legislation passed? Watch...what REALLY got the American Disabilities Act passed...and watch Jon Stewart speak before Congress and discuss your thoughts.
1. Divide into two mini-jigsaw groups, using individual laptops to watch either 1) Baker vs. Carr (1962) or read the article in 2) Shaw vs. Reno (1991). Fill out the corresponding case answers on the handout as you learn. (20 minutes)
2. Then, pair up with someone who did NOT have your SCOTUS case, and teach them what YOU learned, helping them to fill out the notes sheet. If you are absent, you will need to watch both videos and fill out the whole sheet on your own.
HOMEWORK DUE FRIDAY: Answer the prompt (at the top of the page) after reading these two editorials about "ending the filibuster". Then, research Friday's guest speaker, Nelson Dollar, and post a question or two for him on the padlet wall!
Monday, Sept 9th
1. Turn in "Losing Will", Ch 3 spiral (remaining notes, EQ and multiple choice), and your reflections on the contact you made to your representatives. (see below under "climate change cancellation day")
2. With a partner, using your textbook, work to answer questions about our Modern Congress in this Scavenger Hunt.
3. At 8:15, our guest speaker Deborah Ross will visit!
Climate Change School Cancellation Days Homework...all steps due Monday, Sept 9th!!!
1. Read this article, "Losing Will" and short answer the questions that follow. Please write your answers on your own piece of paper.
2. Do you know how to contact your representatives? Well, click here to find out who represents you by entering your home zip code. (use the drop down "House" or "Senate" to find all representatives). On your own paper for your Senators and your Representative write down the following:
What are their names, political parties and district number or state?
Does this congressperson sit on any committees? Which ones?
When were they first elected to this office?
3. Next, contact your House representative using a) the email option and b) one of your Senators using the phone option (leave a voice mail if nobody answers). You may need to google their homepage first to find out something about them or their voting record before you make contact. Before you send or call, decide what it is you really want to say...what are your concerns? Write a short journal entry of what you emailed or phoned and reflect on what you HOPE you might hear back (in my experience, they almost ALWAYS call or write back, so be serious in your inquiry!)
4. Research our guest for Monday, Deborah Ross, and post a question or two for her on this padlet wall. Include your name on the question you post.
Think and Do: Get a laptop and go to this 2014 interactive infographic about the makeup of Congress. Play around with it to see how well YOU or members of your family were reflected in Congress in 2014. Then, compare that with the updated 2019 Congress. Then, answer the questions on the bell ringer.
1. Watch the first 30 minutes of Vice News special report from 2016, "A House Divided" and answer this viewing guide. We will finish Tuesday.
Think and Do: this political ideology quiz online and write a half page reflection of your results...who did you most align with? Is this surprising to you, etc etc...
1. Watch this clip of President Trump explaining his "plan" for a replacement for Obamacare. Then, using AMSCO books on page 29-30 (Required Doc Federalist 51), read that section and answer only the part of about relating this document to the "repeal and replace" effort. , Researching from this website timeline, share and discuss what you learned about how this timeline relates to Federalist 51..
2. Round Robin using your Journal Review current event for "Federalism" topics.
Wednesday, Aug 21st
Think and Do: Watch the segment "The Big Fix" (SN 6 EP 12) on Vice News. On scratch paper, make 2 columns. In "federal", write reasons arguing for the federal government as the main player in fixing our infrastructure. Then "state" in the other arguing for states to be responsible.
1. To study 2 of the required SCOTUS cases, we will divide into two groups and play "2 facts, 2 terms, 2 quiz quandaries". To compile your lists of info, watch these two tutorials on the cases and then collaborate to compare: Tutorial McCullouch v. Maryland and US v. Lopez.
OPTIONAL HOMEWORK! Feeling crafty? Using the directions on this template, and the docs referenced in your AMSCO book, make something pretty! 2 pts per/total 18 pts! Due by Tuesday, Sept 3rd! Wanna see a cool example? Click here and here.
Monday, Aug 19th
Think and Do: Let them eat cake! Study the infographic and answer these questions on today's bell ringer. Discuss and turn in when finished.
2. Using the google shared doc on constitutional concepts of Federalism (from our Team Drive in Study Sheets folder). You will be assigned a number, and you will need to fill out the information for the term that corresponds. Ms. Thrower will print when completed and reviewed for accuracy and give you as a study guide.
HOMEWORK: Get Journal Review topic (Ch 2...Federalism!) for next review (see calendar link above)
Tuesday, Aug 10th
Think and Do: To learn another Foundational Doc, this time "Brutus No. 1", read this summary page of the Anti-Federalist essay and jot down "2 fast facts", 2 "terms to learn", and 2 "quiz quandaries" from the info you learn.For OPTIONAL extra credit, answer all questions from your AMSCO book, using the doc and prompts on pages 649-656 and turn in by Monday.
1. Share your facts with your table mates and ask them to answer/explain your "terms to learn" and "quiz quandaries".
Think and Do: Watch this video review about Federal #10 and take notes on the big ideas. Then, jot down on scratch paper...if you were to write a "tweet" in 140 characters or less, what would YOU say are the "big ideas" of this essay?
1. Then in your table groups, using one of the cards you draw from the "digging deeper" on this required doc, answer and share your answers with the class. Link to the full doc is in your AMSCO or found here. If you are absent, read Federalist 10 and complete the 3 questions found on page 649.
2. Get journal reviews from your summer work and work in Round Robin to discuss and share what you learned.
3. Take quiz on Articles...Let's eat jelly fritters and sugar rolls!
Wednesday, Aug 7th
Think and Do: On scratch paper, analyze this pie chart and answer A) What are two conclusions (beyond just the data) you can draw from this pie chart? B) Do you believe it is truly important the "average" American be able to name all 3? Why or why not?
1. Get with groups of 3. Using the laminated US Constitution Scavenger Hunt question card, work for 20 minutes to find as many answers as possible using reference pg 233-239 in the We The People books or 551 in the Roots and Reform books. Fab prizes for top winning group!
2. Take Graphic Organizer notes on the Overview and Foundations of our Constitution according to the directions on the handout. Make sure you know all parts of the Preamble too! The first 2 slides in this powerpoint should help, but know examples for each of the 5 boxes!
EXIT TICKET: Read and fill out this Quotable Quote about liberty and security. Turn in!
3. Using the Required Foundation Document of the Declaration of Independence, (pg 549 in the Roots & Reform) work to come up with answers to your groups' assigned "digging deeper" question. Answer individually, and then share in your small groups for similarities/differences. If you are absent, turn in on your own paper, answers to questions 1-6 in the AMSCO book pages 619-622 for credit for today.
4. Articles Review: In pairs and using the constitution, follow the instructions on this handout of scenarios. Tip: Let's eat jelly fritters and sugar rolls! Expect a quiz on these soon!
Think and Do: Watch this segment from the 2008 Iowa Caucus. Write down a) one question/confusion you have for discussion. b) would you consider this participatory democracy, pluralist democracy, and elite democracy ?
1. Divide into 6 groups. Each groups will have whiteboards to define their type of democracy (pluralist, elite or participatory), and then share a real world situation in America in which this type can be observed. Research for interesting examples to share!
Think and Do: Get a laptop, and go to the 2019 Freedom House website and study the graphic. By clicking on various countries, browse around and with your partner, fill out a collaborative following Think and Do. (15 minutes)
2. Next, individually, pull up "A Day in Your Life" website and read through all 3 pages. Write your own answers to the following prompts on your own blank paper to discuss and turn in.
List 3 government services/laws that surprised you most. (any you didn't know about?)
Which examples might you consider "too much" government interference/regulation?
List 3 examples you are most thankful our government provides.
List one example for each level of our government (local, state, federal)
3. As you wait on other to finish and discuss as a group, make sure you fill out this Student Survey. And join the Remind101 group!
Friday, July 26th (B Day)
Think and Do: Introduce yourself. Discuss what current issues in government and politics a) concern you, b) confuse you, and c) make you hopeful.
1. Receive and review course syllabus and discuss any questions or concerns you have for this course.
2. Check out your AMSCO AP Prep book, and go over the requirements for Chapter Checkpoint note-taking. By Monday, January 7th, have Chapter 1 notes ready to turn in. Rubric and directions for how Chapter Checkpoints will be graded are found here. Due date for Chapter 1 is found on your class calendar link at this top of this webpage.
Think and Do: Using this list of 85 completed and proposed changes under the EPA, answer the following: A) What is one change to a law you feel might be needed? B) What is one change you feel might be especially bad for the environment? C) Do you feel the executive branch should have this much control over the EPA, which is an independent government agency? Why or why not?
1. Take test, including FRQ.
2. Get Grading Rubric for Chapter 6: The Judicial Branch
