US Government Daily Work
US Government Daily Work
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US Government - Students will learn about the foundations and functions of the three branches of the US Government as well as the importance of the Constitution and their rights in our society.
US Government - Students will learn about the foundations and functions of the three branches of the US Government as well as the importance of the Constitution and their rights in our society.
What We Did Today:
Monday August 4, 2025
* Familiarize yourself with Mr. J's Website Questions
* Government Definitions Worksheet
Government Definition Worksheet
Colorado Academic Standard: Compare and contrast how other systems of government function.
Tuesday August 5, 2025
* Class Introductions
* Familiarize yourself with Mr. J's Website Questions
* Government Definitions Worksheet
Government Definition Worksheet
Colorado Academic Standard: Compare and contrast how other systems of government function.
Wednesday August 6, 2025
* Group Constitution Notes
Colorado Academic Standard: Civic minded individuals know the political theories that contributed to the foundation and development of the structures of government and their meaning today.
Thursday August 7, 2025
* Group Constitution Notes
Colorado Academic Standard: Civic minded individuals know the political theories that contributed to the foundation and development of the structures of government and their meaning today.
Monday August 11, 2025
* Go over Constitutional Amendments
* Start working on Constitutional Box Assignment
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze the role of the founding documents of the United States and the evolution of their interpretation through government action and court cases.
Tuesday August 12, 2025
* Go over Constitutional Amendments
* Start working on Constitutional Box Assignment
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze the role of the founding documents of the United States and the evolution of their interpretation through government action and court cases.
Wednesday August 13, 2025
* Constitutional Scavenger Hunt Part I
* Work on Constitutional Box Assignment
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze the role of the founding documents of the United States and the evolution of their interpretation through government action and court cases.
Thursday August 14, 2025
* Constitutional Scavenger Hunt Part I
* Work on Constitutional Box Assignment
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze the role of the founding documents of the United States and the evolution of their interpretation through government action and court cases.
Monday August 18, 2025
* Constitutional Scavenger Hunt Part II
* Work on Constitutional Box Assignment
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze the role of the founding documents of the United States and the evolution of their interpretation through government action and court cases.
Tuesday August 19, 2025
* Constitutional Scavenger Hunt Part II
* Work on Constitutional Box Assignment
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze the role of the founding documents of the United States and the evolution of their interpretation through government action and court cases.
Wednesday August 20, 2025
* Work on Constitutional Box Assignment
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze the role of the founding documents of the United States and the evolution of their interpretation through government action and court cases.
Thursday August 21, 2025
* Work on Constitutional Box Assignment
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze the role of the founding documents of the United States and the evolution of their interpretation through government action and court cases.
Monday August 25, 2025
* Work on Constitutional Box Assignment
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze the role of the founding documents of the United States and the evolution of their interpretation through government action and court cases.
Tuesday August 26, 2025
* Work on Constitutional Box Assignment
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze the role of the founding documents of the United States and the evolution of their interpretation through government action and court cases.
Wednesday August 27, 2025
* Took notes on Checks and Balances
* Did a Checks and Balances Worksheet
* Did a Checks and Balances Activity
* Took a Quiz
Colorado Academic Standard: Identify the structure, function, and roles of American government and their relationship to democratic values.
Thursday August 28, 2025
* Took notes on Checks and Balances
* Did a Checks and Balances Worksheet
* Did a Checks and Balances Activity
* Took a Quiz
Colorado Academic Standard: Identify the structure, function, and roles of American government and their relationship to democratic values.
Tuesday September 2, 2025
* Went over Constitution Posters
* Took the Constitution Test
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze the role of the founding documents of the United States and the evolution of their interpretation through government action and court cases.
Wednesday September 3, 2025
* Went over Constitution Posters
* Took the Constitution Test
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze the role of the founding documents of the United States and the evolution of their interpretation through government action and court cases.
Thursday September 4, 2025
Field Trip
Monday September 8, 2025
Article Notes
Article Basketball
Tuesday September 9, 2025
* Took notes on the two American Political Parties
* Did page 107 questions 1-4. On question 1 we did the definitions minor party, two party system and one party system
* Performed a scored discussion debate. You will have to come in to get book work to make up these points
Colorado Academic Standard: Engage in discourse, including discussing current issues, advocating for group rights, civic duty, and civic participation.
Wednesday September 10, 2025
* Took notes on the two American Political Parties
* Did page 107 questions 1-4. On question 1 we did the definitions minor party, two party system and one party system
* Performed a scored discussion debate. You will have to come in to get book work to make up these points
Colorado Academic Standard: Engage in discourse, including discussing current issues, advocating for group rights, civic duty, and civic participation.
Thursday September 11, 2025
* Wrote the Political Parties Essay
* Watched the documentary "Long Shot" and did an assignment with the film
Colorado Academic Standard: Engage in discourse, including discussing current issues, advocating for group rights, civic duty, and civic participation.
Monday September 15, 2025
* Wrote the Political Parties Essay
* Watched the documentary "Long Shot" and did an assignment with the film
Colorado Academic Standard: Engage in discourse, including discussing current issues, advocating for group rights, civic duty, and civic participation.
Tuesday September 16, 2025
* Took Notes on the House of Representatives
* Worked on Day 1 of our Mock Congress
House of Representatives Notes
House of Representatives Reading
Colorado Academic Standard: Identify the structure, function, and roles of American government and their relationship to democratic values.
Wednesday September 17, 2025
* Took Notes on the House of Representatives
* Worked on Day 1 of our Mock Congress
House of Representatives Notes
House of Representatives Reading
Colorado Academic Standard: Identify the structure, function, and roles of American government and their relationship to democratic values.
Thursday September 18, 2025
* Took notes on How a Bill Becomes a Law
* Did page 307 questions 1, 3-6 on question one do the definitions: filibuster, cloture, veto, and cloture.
* Did Day 2 of The Mock Congress
* Watched School House Rock's "I'm Just a Bill"
How a Bill Becomes A Law Notes
Colorado Academic Standard: Identify the structure, function, and roles of American government and their relationship to democratic values.
Monday September 22, 2025
* Took notes on How a Bill Becomes a Law
* Did page 307 questions 1, 3-6 on question one do the definitions: filibuster, cloture, veto, and cloture.
* Did Day 2 of The Mock Congress
* Watched School House Rock's "I'm Just a Bill"
How a Bill Becomes A Law Notes
Colorado Academic Standard: Identify the structure, function, and roles of American government and their relationship to democratic values.
Tuesday September 23, 2025
Took Senate Notes
* Did page 253 questions 1-4
60 Minutes Super Pac Worksheet
Colorado Academic Standard: Identify the structure, function, and roles of American government and their relationship to democratic values.
Wednesday September 24, 2025
Took Senate Notes
* Did page 253 questions 1-4
60 Minutes Super Pac Worksheet
Colorado Academic Standard: Identify the structure, function, and roles of American government and their relationship to democratic values.
Thursday September 25, 2025
Cartoon Analysis
Monday September 29, 2025
* Took Congressional Officers Notes
* Did Page 294 questions 1-3 and 6
* Did Day 3 of The Mock Congress
Colorado Academic Standard: Identify the structure, function, and roles of American government and their relationship to democratic values.
Tuesday September 30, 2025
* Took Congressional Officers Notes
* Did Page 294 questions 1-3 and 6
* Did Day 3 of The Mock Congress
Colorado Academic Standard: Identify the structure, function, and roles of American government and their relationship to democratic values.
Wednesday October 1, 2025
* Did Day 4 of The Mock Congress
* Took Special Interest Group Notes
* Read the MADD reading and answered questions from the MADD worksheet
* Took a quiz
Colorado Academic Standard: Civic-minded individuals can work effectively individually, and in groups, to influence public policy and the actions of government.
Thusday October 2, 2025
* Did Day 4 of The Mock Congress
* Took Special Interest Group Notes
* Read the MADD reading and answered questions from the MADD worksheet
* Took a quiz
Colorado Academic Standard: Civic-minded individuals can work effectively individually, and in groups, to influence public policy and the actions of government.
Monday Ocrober 6, 2025
* Reviewed for Congressional Test
* Took the Congressional Test
Colorado Academic Standard: Identify the structure, function, and roles of American government and their relationship to democratic values.
Tuesday October 7, 2025
* Reviewed for Congressional Test
* Took the Congressional Test
Colorado Academic Standard: Identify the structure, function, and roles of American government and their relationship to democratic values.
Wednesday October 8, 2025
Government Quiz
Thursday October 9, 2025
Government Quiz
Monday October 20, 2025
* Familiarize yourself with Mr. J's Website
* Read the Imperial Presidency reading and answered these questions: 1. What image, historically, do the American people want from the President? 2. What does the term "Imperial Presidency" mean? 3. What does the term "Imperiled Presidency" mean?
* Took President Notes Part I
* Started watching the film "Dave"
Colorado Academic Standard: Who are the elected officials who impact your life and how?
Tuesday October 21, 2025
* Familiarize yourself with Mr. J's Website
* Read the Imperial Presidency reading and answered these questions: 1. What image, historically, do the American people want from the President? 2. What does the term "Imperial Presidency" mean? 3. What does the term "Imperiled Presidency" mean?
* Took President Notes Part I
* Started watching the film "Dave"
Colorado Academic Standard: Who are the elected officials who impact your life and how?
Wednesday October 22, 2025
* Finished watching the film "Dave"
Colorado Academic Standard: Who are the elected officials who impact your life and how?
Thursday October 23, 2025
* Finished watching the film "Dave"
Colorado Academic Standard: Who are the elected officials who impact your life and how?
Monday October 27, 2025
* Took President Notes Part II
* Did the Census Worksheet
* Started the film "The American President"
Colorado Academic Standard: Who are the elected officials who impact your life and how?
Tuesday October 28, 2025
* Took President Notes Part II
* Did the Census Worksheet
* Started the film "The American President"
Colorado Academic Standard: Who are the elected officials who impact your life and how?
Wednesday October 29, 2025
* Finished watching the film "The American President"
Film Roles The American President Worksheet
Colorado Academic Standard: Who are the elected officials who impact your life and how?
Thursday October 30, 2025
* Finished watching the film "The American President"
Film Roles The American President Worksheet
Colorado Academic Standard: Who are the elected officials who impact your life and how?
Monday November 3, 2025
Electoral College Video
* Took Cabinet Notes
* Did page 434 questions 2-6
Played the game Executive Command
Colorado Academic Standard: Who are the elected officials who impact your life and how?
Tuesday November 4, 2025
Electoral College Video
* Took Cabinet Notes
* Did page 434 questions 2-6
Played the game Executive Command
Colorado Academic Standard: Who are the elected officials who impact your life and how?
Wednesday November 5, 2025
Took the Presidency Test
Thursday November 6, 2025
Took the Presidency Test
Monday Novemeber 10, 2025
Article Notes
Article Basketball
Tuesday Novemeber 11, 2025
Article Notes
Article Basketball
Wednesday November 12, 2025
Cartoon Analysis
Thursday November 13, 2025
Cartoon Analysis
Monday November 17, 2025
Watched a Documentary
Tuesday November 18, 2025
Watched a Documentary
Wednesday May 7, 2025
* Took the Supreme Court Notes
* Did questions 1-6 on pg. 466. On question #1 just do the terms: jurisdiction, plaintiff, and defendant
Colorado Academic Standard: Understand the role of the judicial system in protecting life, liberty, and property for all persons in the United States.
Thursday May 8, 2025
* Took the Supreme Court Notes
* Did questions 1-6 on pg. 466. On question #1 just do the terms: jurisdiction, plaintiff, and defendant
Colorado Academic Standard: Understand the role of the judicial system in protecting life, liberty, and property for all persons in the United States.
Monday May 12, 2025
* Looked up and described 9 Supreme Court cases: Brown vs. Board of Education, Gideon vs. Wainwright, Miranda vs. Arizona, Mapp vs. Ohio, Tinker vs. Des Moines, Texas vs. Johnson, Westside Schools vs. Mergens, Roe vs. Wade, and South Dakota vs. Dole
* Took Special Courts Notes
* Read and did the Supreme Court Case Study
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze how court decisions have helped to preserve, develop, interpret, and limit individual rights and ideals of American government.
Tuesday May 13, 2025
* Looked up and described 9 Supreme Court cases: Brown vs. Board of Education, Gideon vs. Wainwright, Miranda vs. Arizona, Mapp vs. Ohio, Tinker vs. Des Moines, Texas vs. Johnson, Westside Schools vs. Mergens, Roe vs. Wade, and South Dakota vs. Dole
* Took Special Courts Notes
* Read and did the Supreme Court Case Study
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze how court decisions have helped to preserve, develop, interpret, and limit individual rights and ideals of American government.
Wednesday May 14, 2025
* Took group Habeas Corpus Notes
Colorado Academic Standard: Understand the role of the judicial system in protecting life, liberty, and property for all persons in the United States.
Thursday May 15, 2025
* Took group Habeas Corpus Notes
Colorado Academic Standard: Understand the role of the judicial system in protecting life, liberty, and property for all persons in the United States.
Monday May 19, 2025
* Started the film "A Civil Action"
Colorado Academic Standard: Understand the role of the judicial system in protecting life, liberty, and property for all persons in the United States.
Tueday May 20, 2025
* Started the film "A Civil Action"
Colorado Academic Standard: Understand the role of the judicial system in protecting life, liberty, and property for all persons in the United States.
Wednesday May 21, 2025
* Finished the film "A Civil Action"
* Did the worksheet on "A Civil Action"
* Took the Bail Notes
* Took a quiz
Colorado Academic Standard: Understand the role of the judicial system in protecting life, liberty, and property for all persons in the United States.
Thursday May 22, 2025
* Finished the film "A Civil Action"
* Did the worksheet on "A Civil Action"
* Took the Bail Notes
* Took a quiz
Colorado Academic Standard: Understand the role of the judicial system in protecting life, liberty, and property for all persons in the United States.
Tuesday May 27, 2025
* Reviewed for test
* Took the Courts Test
Wednesday May 28, 2025
* Reviewed for test
* Took the Courts Test
Thursday May 29, 2025
Article Notes
Article Basketball
Monday June 2, 2025
Watched a Documentary
Tuesday June 3, 2025
Watched a Documentary
Wednesday June 4, 2025
End of Quarter Quiz
Thursday June 5, 2025
End of Quarter Quiz
* Class Introductions
* Familiarize yourself with Mr. J's Website Questions
* Government Definitions Worksheet
Government Definition Worksheet
Colorado Academic Standard: Compare and contrast how other systems of government function.
Group Constitution Notes
Colorado Academic Standard: Civic minded individuals know the political theories that contributed to the foundation and development of the structures of government and their meaning today.
* Go over Constitutional Amendments
* Start working on Constitutional Box Assignment
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze the role of the founding documents of the United States and the evolution of their interpretation through government action and court cases.
* Constitutional Scavenger Hunt Part I
* Work on Constitutional Box Assignment
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze the role of the founding documents of the United States and the evolution of their interpretation through government action and court cases.
* Constitutional Scavenger Hunt Part II
* Work on Constitutional Box Assignment
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze the role of the founding documents of the United States and the evolution of their interpretation through government action and court cases.
* Work on Constitutional Box Assignment
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze the role of the founding documents of the United States and the evolution of their interpretation through government action and court cases.
* Took notes on Checks and Balances
* Did a Checks and Balances Worksheet
* Did a Checks and Balances Activity
* Took a Quiz
Colorado Academic Standard: Identify the structure, function, and roles of American government and their relationship to democratic values.
* Went over Constitution Posters
* Took the Constitution Test
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze the role of the founding documents of the United States and the evolution of their interpretation through government action and court cases.
* Took notes on the two American Political Parties
* Did page 107 questions 1-4. On question 1 we did the definitions minor party, two party system and one party system
* Performed a scored discussion debate. You will have to come in to get book work to make up these points
Colorado Academic Standard: Engage in discourse, including discussing current issues, advocating for group rights, civic duty, and civic participation.
* Wrote the Political Parties Essay
* Watched the documentary "Long Shot" and did an assignment with the film
Colorado Academic Standard: Engage in discourse, including discussing current issues, advocating for group rights, civic duty, and civic participation.
* Took Notes on the House of Representatives
* Worked on Day 1 of our Mock Congress
House of Representatives Notes
House of Representatives Reading
Colorado Academic Standard: Identify the structure, function, and roles of American government and their relationship to democratic values.
* Took notes on How a Bill Becomes a Law
* Did page 307 questions 1, 3-6 on question one do the definitions: filibuster, cloture, veto, and cloture.
* Did Day 2 of The Mock Congress
* Watched School House Rock's "I'm Just a Bill"
How a Bill Becomes A Law Notes
Colorado Academic Standard: Identify the structure, function, and roles of American government and their relationship to democratic values.
* Watched a video on Super Pacs from 60 Minutes and did the corresponding worksheet. To watch this Google 60 Minutes Super Pacs and go the first site that comes up.
* Took Senate Notes
* Did page 253 questions 1-4
60 Minutes Super Pac Worksheet
Colorado Academic Standard: Identify the structure, function, and roles of American government and their relationship to democratic values.
* Took Congressional Officers Notes
* Did Page 294 questions 1-3 and 6
* Did Day 3 of The Mock Congress
Colorado Academic Standard: Identify the structure, function, and roles of American government and their relationship to democratic values.
* Did Day 4 of The Mock Congress
* Took Special Interest Group Notes
* Read the MADD reading and answered questions from the MADD worksheet
* Took a quiz
Colorado Academic Standard: Civic-minded individuals can work effectively individually, and in groups, to influence public policy and the actions of government.
* Familiarize yourself with Mr. J's Website
* Read the Imperial Presidency reading and answered these questions: 1. What image, historically, do the American people want from the President? 2. What does the term "Imperial Presidency" mean? 3. What does the term "Imperiled Presidency" mean?
* Took President Notes Part I
* Started watching the film "Dave"
Colorado Academic Standard: Who are the elected officials who impact your life and how?
* Finished watching the film "Dave"
Colorado Academic Standard: Who are the elected officials who impact your life and how?
* Took President Notes Part II
* Did the Census Worksheet
* Started the film "The American President"
Colorado Academic Standard: Who are the elected officials who impact your life and how?
* Took President Notes Part II
* Did the Census Worksheet
* Started the film "The American President"
Colorado Academic Standard: Who are the elected officials who impact your life and how?
* Finished watching the film "The American President"
* Started working on the School President Campaign
Film Roles The American President Worksheet
Colorado Academic Standard: Who are the elected officials who impact your life and how?
* Took Cabinet Notes
* Did page 434 questions 2-6
Colorado Academic Standard: Who are the elected officials who impact your life and how?
Colorado Academic Standard: Who are the elected officials who impact your life and how?
* Took the Presidency Test
* Took the Supreme Court Notes
* Did questions 1-6 on pg. 466. On question #1 just do the terms: jurisdiction, plaintiff, and defendant
Colorado Academic Standard: Understand the role of the judicial system in protecting life, liberty, and property for all persons in the United States.
* Looked up and described 9 Supreme Court cases: Brown vs. Board of Education, Gideon vs. Wainwright, Miranda vs. Arizona, Mapp vs. Ohio, Tinker vs. Des Moines, Texas vs. Johnson, Westside Schools vs. Mergens, Roe vs. Wade, and South Dakota vs. Dole
* Took Special Courts Notes
* Read and did the Supreme Court Case Study
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze how court decisions have helped to preserve, develop, interpret, and limit individual rights and ideals of American government.
* Took group Habeas Corpus Notes
Colorado Academic Standard: Understand the role of the judicial system in protecting life, liberty, and property for all persons in the United States.
* Started the film "A Civil Action"
Colorado Academic Standard: Understand the role of the judicial system in protecting life, liberty, and property for all persons in the United States.
* Finished the film "A Civil Action"
* Did the worksheet on "A Civil Action"
* Took the Bail Notes
* Took a quiz
Colorado Academic Standard: Understand the role of the judicial system in protecting life, liberty, and property for all persons in the United States.
* Reviewed for test
* Took the Courts Test
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