Agenda
CE.C&G.2.1 Analyze the structures of national, state and local governments in terms of ways they are organized to maintain order, security, welfare of the public and the protection of citizensCE.
C&G.2.3 Evaluate the U.S. Constitution as a “ living Constitution” in terms of how the words in the Constitution and Bill of Rights have been interpreted and applied throughout their existence
CE.C&G.2.6 Evaluate the authority federal, state and local governments have over individuals’ rights and privileges
CE.C&G.3.4 Explain how individual rights are protected by varieties of law
CE.C&G.3.5 Compare jurisdictions and methods of law enforcement applied at each level of government, the consequences of noncompliance to laws at each level and how each reflects equal protection under the law
CE.C&G.3.7 Summarize the importance of the right to due process of law for individuals accused of crimes
CE.C&G.3.8 Evaluate the rights of individuals in terms of how well those rights have been upheld by democratic government in the United States determining when their personal desires, interests and involvement are subordinate to the good of the nation or state
CE.C&G.5.2 Analyze state and federal courts by outlining their jurisdictions and the adversarial nature of the judicial process
Monday, Jan 6
Current Events: PERSIA
Project Implicit
Tues, Jan 7
Implicit Reflections
Supreme Court Cases
Intro to Durham School De-Segregation
Wed, Jan 8
"Best of Enemies" clip
Intro to Law
Due Soon
RG 8 and Quiz due Friday
CE.E.1.1 Compare how individuals and governments utilize scarce resources
CE.E.1.5 Compare how various market structures affect decisions made in a market economy
CE.E.1.6 Compare national, state, and local economic activity.
CE.E.1.2 Analyze a market in terms of economic characteristics, the roles they play in decision-making and the importance of each role.
CE.E.2.2 Summarize how nations specialize and become interdependent through trade
CE.E.2.4 Analyze the role of NC and the US in the world economy
CE.E.2.3 Explain the impact of government policies on international trade
CE.E.3.1 Summarize basic macroeconomic indicators and how they vary over the course of a business cycle
Tues, May 28
Unit 6 Test
Testing Tutorial
Foreign Trade and Exchange Comic
Wed, May 29
Foreign Trade Review
Comparative Monopoly
Current Events and Trade
Thurs, May 30
Chp. 20 Quiz
Credit Card Comparison
Intro to Credit
Fri, May 31
Exam Review
Credit Explained
Credit video Clip
Due Soon:
- RG 27 on Tuesday, Jan 8
- Chp. 20 Quiz on Thurs, May 30
CE.E.1.2 Analyze a market in terms of economic characteristics, the roles they play in decision-making and the importance of each role.
CE.E.2.2 Summarize how nations specialize and become interdependent through trade
CE.E.2.3 Explain the impact of government policies on international trade
CE.E.3.2 Explain how fiscal policy and the monetary policy influence overall levels of employment, interest rates, production, price level, and economic growth
CE.E.3.3 Analyze organizations in terms of their roles and functions in the United States economy.
CE.E.1.1 Compare how individuals and governments utilize scarce resources.
CE.E.1.4 Analyze the ways in which incentives and profits influence what is produced and distributed in a market system.
CE.E.2.1 Explain the basic concepts of trade.
CE.E.1.6 Compare national, state, and local economic activity
CE.E.2.4 Analyze the role of NC and the US in the world economy
Mon, May 20
Finish Banking Regulation Activity
Banking video clip
Business Fair Work
Tues, May 21
Unit 25-26 Quiz
Monetary Policy Comic
Business Fair Work
Wed, May 22
Business Fair
Thurs, May 23
Monetary Policy Overview
Fed Rate practice and video clips
Fri, May 24
Banking Regulation Cycle Seminar
Into to International Economics
Due Soon
Chp. 25-26 Quiz on Tues, May 21
Business Fair Wed, May 22
Unit 6 Test on Tues, May 28
Competition: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tOp9CxAP2OKr6M2FIEPDMX8ZYXza9Vw1mLFCvaHvyZM/edit?ts=5ce29637#gid=485858437
CE.E.1.2 Analyze a market in terms of economic characteristics, the roles they play in decision-making and the importance of each role.
CE.E.2.2 Summarize how nations specialize and become interdependent through trade
CE.E.2.3 Explain the impact of government policies on international trade
CE.E.3.2 Explain how fiscal policy and the monetary policy influence overall levels of employment, interest rates, production, price level, and economic growth
CE.E.3.3 Analyze organizations in terms of their roles and functions in the United States economy.
CE.E.1.1 Compare how individuals and governments utilize scarce resources.
CE.E.1.4 Analyze the ways in which incentives and profits influence what is produced and distributed in a market system.
CE.E.2.1 Explain the basic concepts of trade.
CE.E.1.6 Compare national, state, and local economic activity
CE.E.2.4 Analyze the role of NC and the US in the world economy
Monday, May 13
Unit 5 Test
Finish Adam Smith Activity
Tues, May 14
Checking Activity
Intro to Banking
Wed, May 15
Finish Checking Activity
Story of Money Comic
Business Fair Work
Thurs, March 16
Chp. 23-24 Quiz
Penny Saved Activity
Begin Minimum Wage chart and video clip
Fri, March 17
Finish Minimum Wage Video Clip
Banking Regulation cycle activity
Mon, March 20
"Fed" video clip
Monetary Policy Comic
Business Fair work
Tues, March 21
Unit 25-26 Quiz
Monetary Policy Overview
Business Fair Work
Wed, March 22
Business Fair in Aux Gym
Thurs, March 23
Economic Indicators Review
Monetary Policy and Banking together
Fri, March 24
Unit 6 Test (Chp. 23-26)
Due Soon
Chp. 25-26 Quiz on Tues, March 21
Business Fair on Wed, March 22: Indicate your business plan here: https://forms.gle/PJiaA7kosNC5b6Va7
Unit 6 Test on Fri, March 24
CE.E.1.1 Compare how individuals and governments utilize scarce resources (human, natural and capital) in traditional, command, market and mixed economies.
CE.E.1.2 Analyze a market economy in terms of economic characteristics, the roles they play in decision-making and the importance of each role (e.g., private property, free enterprise, circular flow, competition and profit motive, and allocation of resources via the price system).
Monday, May 6
SECU simulation reflection
Intro to Demand
Stock Market update
Tues, May 7
Demand and Supply Notes
Demand Practice
Wed, May 8
Supply and Demand Practice
Business Fair prep
Thurs, May 9
Supply and Demand Review
Types of Businesses
Types of Competition
Economic Indicators
Fri, May 10
Guest Speaker
Due Soon:
Unit 5 Test on Monday, May 13 (Chp. 18-19, 21-22)
CE.E.1.1 Compare how individuals and governments utilize scarce resources (human, natural and capital) in traditional, command, market and mixed economies.
CE.E.1.2 Analyze a market economy in terms of economic characteristics, the roles they play in decision-making and the importance of each role (e.g., private property, free enterprise, circular flow, competition and profit motive, and allocation of resources via the price system).
Mon, April 29
Cost Benefit Analysis
Economics Basics
Chp. 18-19 Quiz
Tues, April 30
"We the Economy" video clips
Cycle of Economic Interdependence
Review Cost Benefit Analysis
Wed, May 1
No School
Thurs, May 2
Intro to Demand
Practice Demand graphing
Fri, May 3
SECU Financial Simulation
Due Soon:
Quz Chp. 21-22 on Thurs, May 2
CE.E.1.1 Compare how individuals and governments utilize scarce resources (human, natural and capital) in traditional, command, market and mixed economies.
CE.E.1.2 Analyze a market economy in terms of economic characteristics, the roles they play in decision-making and the importance of each role (e.g., private property, free enterprise, circular flow, competition and profit motive, and allocation of resources via the price system).
Tues, April 23
Economics Kahoot (pre-test)
VIP presentation in the auditorium
Wed, April 24
Trade offs and Opportunity Costs: Counties at Work (iCivics)
Intro to Economics
Thurs, April 25
Modern Marvels: Stock Exchange video
Intro to Stock Game
Fri, April 26
Stock trading process
Economic Basics
Due Soon:
Quiz Chp. 18-19 on Fri, Nov 16
CE.C&G.2.1 Analyze the structures of national, state and local governments in terms of ways they are organized to maintain order, security, welfare of the public and the protection of citizensCE.
C&G.2.3 Evaluate the U.S. Constitution as a “ living Constitution” in terms of how the words in the Constitution and Bill of Rights have been interpreted and applied throughout their existence
CE.C&G.2.6 Evaluate the authority federal, state and local governments have over individuals’ rights and privileges
CE.C&G.3.4 Explain how individual rights are protected by varieties of law
CE.C&G.3.5 Compare jurisdictions and methods of law enforcement applied at each level of government, the consequences of noncompliance to laws at each level and how each reflects equal protection under the law
CE.C&G.3.7 Summarize the importance of the right to due process of law for individuals accused of crimes
CE.C&G.3.8 Evaluate the rights of individuals in terms of how well those rights have been upheld by democratic government in the United States determining when their personal desires, interests and involvement are subordinate to the good of the nation or state
CE.C&G.5.2 Analyze state and federal courts by outlining their jurisdictions and the adversarial nature of the judicial process
Monday, April 8
Theft and Homicide Law
Election Seminar
Tues, April 9
Theft and Homicide Law
Mock Trial Prep
Wed, April 10
Mock Trial
Finish Notes
Thurs, April 11
Runaway Jury
Fri, April 12
Unit 4 Test
Finish Movie
Due Soon:
Unit 4 Test on Fri, April 12
CE.C&G.2.1 Analyze the structures of national, state and local governments in terms of ways they are organized to maintain order, security, welfare of the public and the protection of citizensCE.
C&G.2.3 Evaluate the U.S. Constitution as a “ living Constitution” in terms of how the words in the Constitution and Bill of Rights have been interpreted and applied throughout their existence
CE.C&G.2.6 Evaluate the authority federal, state and local governments have over individuals’ rights and privileges
CE.C&G.3.4 Explain how individual rights are protected by varieties of law
CE.C&G.3.5 Compare jurisdictions and methods of law enforcement applied at each level of government, the consequences of noncompliance to laws at each level and how each reflects equal protection under the law
CE.C&G.3.7 Summarize the importance of the right to due process of law for individuals accused of crimes
CE.C&G.3.8 Evaluate the rights of individuals in terms of how well those rights have been upheld by democratic government in the United States determining when their personal desires, interests and involvement are subordinate to the good of the nation or state
CE.C&G.5.2 Analyze state and federal courts by outlining their jurisdictions and the adversarial nature of the judicial process
Monday, April 1
Theft and Homicide Law vocabulary
Begin Chp. 15 Reading
Tues, April 2
Win the whitehouse Game
Election Debates
Wed, April 3
SC Cases
Begin Judicial Notes
Federal v. State Trial
Mock Trial winning
Thurs, April 4
Criminal v. Civil Trial
SC Cases
Mock trial Prep
Steps in the Legal Action Process
Fri, April 5
Current Election Issues Seminar (pick topic here: https://forms.gle/RCaiLDCnnfppqA5j6)
Due Soon:
RG 15-16 Quiz on Fri, April 5
Elections and Political Parties
CE.C&G.1.5 Evaluate the fundamental principles of American politics in terms of the extent to which they have been used effectively to maintain constitutional democracy in the United States
CE.C&G.2.1 Analyze the structures of national, state and local governments in terms of ways they are organized to maintain order, security, welfare of the public and the protection of citizens
CE.C&G.5.1 Analyze the election process at the national, state and local levels in terms of the checks and balances provided by qualifications and procedures for voting
CE.C&G.3.2 Compare lawmaking processes of federal,state and local governments (e.g., committee system,legislative process, bills, laws, veto, Filibuster, Cloture,Proposition, etc.).
CE.C&G.5.4 Explain how conflict between constitutional provisions and the requirements of foreign policy are resolved
Mon, March 26
Selma Clips
Project Work
Tues, March 27
Selma Clips
Project Work
Wed, March 28
Project Work
Selma Clips
Thurs, March 29
Selma clips
Project Work
Due Soon
Election Project Due Thurs, March 28 at beginning of class
Elections and Political Parties
CE.C&G.1.5 Evaluate the fundamental principles of American politics in terms of the extent to which they have been used effectively to maintain constitutional democracy in the United States
CE.C&G.2.1 Analyze the structures of national, state and local governments in terms of ways they are organized to maintain order, security, welfare of the public and the protection of citizens
CE.C&G.5.1 Analyze the election process at the national, state and local levels in terms of the checks and balances provided by qualifications and procedures for voting
CE.C&G.3.2 Compare lawmaking processes of federal,state and local governments (e.g., committee system,legislative process, bills, laws, veto, Filibuster, Cloture,Proposition, etc.).
CE.C&G.5.4 Explain how conflict between constitutional provisions and the requirements of foreign policy are resolved
Mon, March 18
Begin Propaganda Activity
Campaign Funding and Commercials
Political Party Notes
Project Work
Tues, March 19
Finish Propaganda Activity
Election Notes
Project Work
Wed, March 20
Quiz Chp. 10-11
Project Work
Political Party Notes
Thurs, March 21
Project Work
Political Party Notes
Begin Selma
Fri, March 22
Unit 3 Test
Project Work
Due Soon
Unit 3 Test (Political Parties) Fri, March 22
Election Project Due Thurs, March 28 at beginning of class
Elections and Political Parties
CE.C&G.1.5 Evaluate the fundamental principles of American politics in terms of the extent to which they have been used effectively to maintain constitutional democracy in the United States
CE.C&G.2.1 Analyze the structures of national, state and local governments in terms of ways they are organized to maintain order, security, welfare of the public and the protection of citizens
CE.C&G.5.1 Analyze the election process at the national, state and local levels in terms of the checks and balances provided by qualifications and procedures for voting
CE.C&G.3.2 Compare lawmaking processes of federal,state and local governments (e.g., committee system,legislative process, bills, laws, veto, Filibuster, Cloture,Proposition, etc.).
CE.C&G.5.4 Explain how conflict between constitutional provisions and the requirements of foreign policy are resolved
Mon, March 11
Current Events Review
Supreme Court Case Studies
Tues, March 12
Political Party Comparison Activity
Election Notes
Wed, March 13
Election Notes
Campaign Financing Activity
Thurs, March 14
Project introduction
Political Party Notes
Fri, March 15
Voting Notes
Project Work
Due Soon
Quiz Chp. 9-10:2 on Thursday
Federalism: Unit 2
CE.C&G.2.1 Analyze the structures of national, state, and local governments in terms of ways they are organized to maintain order, security, welfare of the public and the protection of citizens.
CE.C&G.2.6 Evaluate the authority federal, state, and local governments have over individuals' rights and privileges.
CE.C&G.3.3 Analyze laws and policies in terms of their intended purposes, who has authority to make them and how they are enforced.
CE.C&G.2.7 Analyze contemporary issues and governmental responses at the local, state, and national levels in terms of how they promote the public interest and/or general welfare.
Mon, Feb. 25
House and Senate Responsibilities
Legislative Branch notes
SC Cases: Plessy, Brown, Heart of Atlanta
Tues, Feb. 26
Steps in Legislation
Legislative Branch notes
How a Bill Becomes a Law
Wed, Feb. 27
Finish Legislative Branch
Current Events--Checks and Balances
Thurs, Feb. 28
Executive Roles
Current Events Recap
Fri, March 1
SC Cases: Endo and Korematsu
Executive Branch Notes
CE.C&G.2.1 Analyze the structures of national, state, and local governments in terms of ways they are organized to maintain order, security, welfare of the public and the protection of citizens.
CE.C&G.2.6 Evaluate the authority federal, state, and local governments have over individuals' rights and privileges.
CE.C&G.3.3 Analyze laws and policies in terms of their intended purposes, who has authority to make them and how they are enforced.
CE.C&G.2.7 Analyze contemporary issues and governmental responses at the local, state, and national levels in terms of how they promote the public interest and/or general welfare.
Tues, Feb. 19
Role of Government in School: Bus Stop Documentary
Congressional Map Activity: Challenges of Gerrymandering
Wed, Feb. 20
Chp. 6-7 Quiz
NC Constitution Activity
Filibuster video clip
Thurs, Feb. 21
Finish Filibuster video
SC Cases
Fri, Feb 22
SC Cases : Dred Scott, Plessy, Brown
Senior Breakfast
Due Soon:
- Chp. 6-7 Quiz on Wed, Feb. 20
- Chp. 8-13 Quiz on Thurs, Feb. 28
Constitution and Federalism: Unit 1
CE.C&G.2.7 Analyze contemporary issues and governmental responses at the local, state, and national levels in terms of how they promote the public interest and/or general welfare
CE.C&G.4.2 Explain how the development of America’s national identity derived from principles in the Declaration of Independence, US Constitution and Bill of Rights
CE.C&G.5.5 Analyze the developments and implementation of domestic and foreign policy by outlining opposing arguments on major issues and their efforts toward resolutions
CE.C&G.1.1 Explain how the tensions over power and authority led America’s founding fathers to develop a constitutional democracy
CE.C&G.4.3 Analyze the roles of citizens of North Carolina and the United States in terms of responsibilities, participation, civic life and criteria for membership or admission
CE.C&G.2.7 Analyze contemporary issues and governmental responses at the local, state, and national levels in terms of how they promote the public interest and/or general welfare
Mon, Feb. 11
Begin Essay outline and find at least 5 sources (3 non-news)
SC Cases: McCulloch, Dartmouth, Gibbons
Bill of Rights Explored
Tues, Feb. 12
Begin Essay Rough Draft
SC Cases: Engel, Abington, Wallace
Bill of Rights Explored
Wed, Feb. 13
Continue Essay Work
SC Cases: Tinker, Bethel, Hazelwood
Bill of Rights Explored
Thurs, Feb. 14
SC Cases: Texas v. Johnson, Schenck v. US, DC v Heller,
Bill of Rights Explored
Fri, Feb. 15
SC Cases: Griswold, Roe, Washington v. Glucksburg
Intro to Legislative Branch
Due Soon:
- BOR Essay Topic and three non-news, reliable sources due Mon, Feb. 11
- BOR Essay Outline and five sources (three non-news articles) due Tues, Feb. 12
- BOR Rough Draft due Wed, Feb. 13 (meetings during FLEX time)
- BOR 2nd Rough Draft due Thurs, Feb. 14
- Final Essay (shared as google doc) due Fri, Feb. 15
- Quiz Chp. 6-7 on Wed, Feb. 20
Constitution and Federalism: Unit 1
CE.C&G.2.7 Analyze contemporary issues and governmental responses at the local, state, and national levels in terms of how they promote the public interest and/or general welfare
CE.C&G.4.2 Explain how the development of America’s national identity derived from principles in the Declaration of Independence, US Constitution and Bill of Rights
CE.C&G.5.5 Analyze the developments and implementation of domestic and foreign policy by outlining opposing arguments on major issues and their efforts toward resolutions
CE.C&G.1.1 Explain how the tensions over power and authority led America’s founding fathers to develop a constitutional democracy
CE.C&G.4.3 Analyze the roles of citizens of North Carolina and the United States in terms of responsibilities, participation, civic life and criteria for membership or admission
CE.C&G.2.7 Analyze contemporary issues and governmental responses at the local, state, and national levels in terms of how they promote the public interest and/or general welfare
Mon, Feb. 4
Finish Enlightenment Activities
Colonial Rebellion
Weaknesses of Articles chart
Tues, Feb. 5
Compromises of the Constitution
3/5 Compromise and Census video clip
Federalism Readings
Wed, Feb. 6
Federalist v. Anti-Fed review
Structure of the Constitution
Enumerated v. Reserved Powers
Marbury v. Madison
Thurs, Feb. 7
Supreme Court Cases: Marbury and McCulloch
Bill of Rights overview
Intro to BOR Essay
Fri, Feb. 8
Unit 1 Test
Begin BOR Essay
Due Soon
Essay Sources Due Monday, Feb. 11 (share google doc with me: dyamauchi@wcpss.net)
Essay outline with sources due Tues, Feb. 12
Essay rough draft due Wed, Feb. 13
Final Essay due Fri, Feb. 15 (shared google doc)
Chp. 6-7 Quiz on Wed, Feb. 20
A New Nation: Unit 1
CE.C&G.4.3 Analyze the roles of citizens of North Carolina and the United States in terms of responsibilities, participation, civic life and criteria for membership or admission
CE.C&G.2.7 Analyze contemporary issues and governmental responses at the local, state, and national levels in terms of how they promote the public interest and/or general welfare
CE.C&G.4.2 Explain how the development of America’s national identity derived from principles in the Declaration of Independence, US Constitution and Bill of Rights
CE.C&G.5.5 Analyze the developments and implementation of domestic and foreign policy by outlining opposing arguments on major issues and their efforts toward resolutions
CE.C&G.1.1 Explain how the tensions over power and authority led America’s founding fathers to develop a constitutional democracy
Monday, Jan 28
Immigration statistics
History of Immigration and Citizenship
Freedom and Security Document Chart:
- Executive Order 9066: Japanese Internment Camps
- Politifact statistics and Immigration
- Excerpt from GW Bush Speech at the NY Islamic Center
- Current Refugee Process explained (from whitehouse.gov)
Tues, Jan 29
Immigration statistics
Immigration Seminar, pt 2
Roots of American Government
Wed, Jan 30
Shibboleth, pt. 1
Overview of the Colonial Period
China and news manipulation article
Thurs, Jan 31
Shibboleth, pt. 2
Founding Documents compared
Origins of American Thought
Fri, Feb. 1
Colonial Period to Revolution recap
Enlightenment Documents
Articles of Confederation vs. Constitution
Due Soon:
Chp. 3-4 Quiz on Fri, Feb. 1
Unit 1 Test on Thurs, Feb. 7
Intro to Civics and Citizenship
Learning Goals this Week:
CE.C&G.4.3 Analyze the roles of citizens of North Carolina and the United States in terms of responsibilities, participation, civic life and criteria for membership or admission
CE.C&G.4.3 Analyze the roles of citizens of North Carolina and the United States in terms of responsibilities, participation, civic life and criteria for membership or admission
CE.C&G.2.7 Analyze contemporary issues and governmental responses at the local, state, and national levels in terms of how they promote the public interest and/or general welfare
CE.C&G.4.2 Explain how the development of America’s national identity derived from principles in the Declaration of Independence, US Constitution and Bill of Rights
CE.C&G.5.5 Analyze the developments and implementation of domestic and foreign policy by outlining opposing arguments on major issues and their efforts toward resolutions
CE.C&G.1.1 Explain how the tensions over power and authority led America’s founding fathers to develop aconstitutional democracy
Tues, Jan 22
Introduction to Civics and Econ
Begin Citizenship Test
Analyzing News Sources
Wed, Jan 23
Citizenship Test
Analyzing propaganda
Terrorism Stats
Thurs, Jan 24
Continue Citizenship Test
Analyzing propaganda review
Angel Island application documents
Fri, Jan 25
Citizenship and Immigration Notes
Terrorism Stats
Analyzing sources
Immigration Timeline Analysis
Due Soon:
Expectations letter due Thurs, Jan 24
Chp. 1, 5 Quiz on Fri, Jan 25
Immigration Article for seminar due Mon, Jan 28 (must be printed)
Chp. 2-3 Quiz Fri, Feb 1
CE.E.1.1 Compare how individuals and governments utilize scarce resources
CE.E.1.5 Compare how various market structures affect decisions made in a market economy
CE.E.1.6 Compare national, state, and local economic activity.
CE.E.1.2 Analyze a market in terms of economic characteristics, the roles they play in decision-making and the importance of each role.
CE.E.2.2 Summarize how nations specialize and become interdependent through trade
CE.E.2.4 Analyze the role of NC and the US in the world economy
CE.E.2.3 Explain the impact of government policies on international trade
CE.E.3.1 Summarize basic macroeconomic indicators and how they vary over the course of a business cycle
Thurs, Jan 3
Current Events and the Economy
Trade-offs and Minimum Wage
Review of Economic Indicators
Fri, Jan 4
Minimum Wage
Stock Market Update
Banking Reform
Mon, Jan 7
Guest Speaker
Finish Banking Activity
Tues, Jan 8
Credit and Insurance
Credit Card comparison activity
Wed, Jan 9
International Trade and Comparative Advantage
Exam Review
Thurs, Jan 10
Exam Review
International Trade and Comparative Econ
Fri, Jan 11
Exam Review
Due Soon:
- RG 27 on Tuesday, Jan 8
- Chp. 20 Quiz on Thurs, Jan 10
- Final Exam on Mon, Jan 14 7:25am, Mod 4, Room 6
NC Test tutorial: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/nctest/gekbonallhcfalincpgmjcipmjehfhlh?hl=en
(open in Chrome and add the app)
CE.E.1.2 Analyze a market in terms of economic characteristics, the roles they play in decision-making and the importance of each role.
CE.E.2.2 Summarize how nations specialize and become interdependent through trade
CE.E.2.3 Explain the impact of government policies on international trade
CE.E.3.2 Explain how fiscal policy and the monetary policy influence overall levels of employment, interest rates, production, price level, and economic growth
CE.E.3.3 Analyze organizations in terms of their roles and functions in the United States economy.
CE.E.1.1 Compare how individuals and governments utilize scarce resources.
CE.E.1.4 Analyze the ways in which incentives and profits influence what is produced and distributed in a market system.
CE.E.2.1 Explain the basic concepts of trade.
CE.E.1.6 Compare national, state, and local economic activity
CE.E.2.4 Analyze the role of NC and the US in the world economy
Wednesday, Dec. 12
Story of Money Comic
Business Fair Work
Thurs, Dec. 13
Business Fair
Fri, Dec. 14
Chp. 23-24 Quiz
Checking Activity
Mon, Dec. 17
Finish checking
Intro to Banking
Penny Saved comic
"Fed" video clip
Tues, Dec. 18
Monetary Policy Comic
Monetary Policy Overview
Cycle of Banking Regulation Activity
Wed, Dec. 19
Finish Banking Regulation Activity
Unit 25-26 Quiz
Thurs, Dec. 20
Economic Indicators Explained
Fri, Dec. 21
Unit 6 Test (Chp. 23-26)
Due Soon
Chp. 25-26 Quiz on Wednesday, Dec. 19
Unit 6 Test on Fri, Dec. 21
CE.E.1.1 Compare how individuals and governments utilize scarce resources (human, natural and capital) in traditional, command, market and mixed economies.
CE.E.1.2 Analyze a market economy in terms of economic characteristics, the roles they play in decision-making and the importance of each role (e.g., private property, free enterprise, circular flow, competition and profit motive, and allocation of resources via the price system).
Monday, Dec. 3
Supply and Demand Graphing
Supply explained
Jewelry Making--type of economies
Tues, Dec. 4
Types of Economies
Review Elasticity
Adam Smith and Division of Labor Activities
Wed, Dec. 5
Unit 5 Test
Thurs, Dec. 6
NC Elections Update
Business Project work
Prep for Financial Simulation
Fri, Dec. 7
Financial Simulation (meet in Aux Gym)
Project work
Intro to $$
Due Soon
Unit 5 Test on Wed, Dec 5
Business Fair Project Tues, Dec 11
Share more about your Business here: https://goo.gl/forms/pqvp8uqjiRNOUYav1
Quiz Chp 23-24 Thurs, Dec 13
CE.E.1.1 Compare how individuals and governments utilize scarce resources (human, natural and capital) in traditional, command, market and mixed economies.
CE.E.1.2 Analyze a market economy in terms of economic characteristics, the roles they play in decision-making and the importance of each role (e.g., private property, free enterprise, circular flow, competition and profit motive, and allocation of resources via the price system).
Mon, Nov 19
"We the Economy" video clips
Scarce Resources activity
Econ notes
Tues, Nov 20
"We the Economy" clips
Stock Game Update
Mon, Nov 26
Intro to Business Fair
Cycle of Economic Interdependence
Grandmas Cookies Activity--Cost Benefit Analysis
Tues, Nov. 27
Grandma's Cookies Pt. 2
Cycle of Econ Interdependence practice--Econos Activity
Intro to Demand
Wed, Nov. 28
Begin Demand Graphing
Demand notes
Begin Supply graphing
Supply notes
Thurs, Nov. 29
Types of Business Chart
Business Fair Q&A
Supply and Demand Practice
Fri, Nov. 30
Supply and Demand Practice
Price ceilings and floors
Division of Labor activities
Due Soon:
Quz Chp. 21-22 on Thurs, Nov 29
Unit 5 Test on Wed, Dec. 5
Business Fair Project on Thurs, Dec. 13 (Date changed due to snow days)
Register your business using this form. Only 6 groups can sell food.
CE.E.1.1 Compare how individuals and governments utilize scarce resources (human, natural and capital) in traditional, command, market and mixed economies.
CE.E.1.2 Analyze a market economy in terms of economic characteristics, the roles they play in decision-making and the importance of each role (e.g., private property, free enterprise, circular flow, competition and profit motive, and allocation of resources via the price system).
Tues, Nov. 13
Elections Recap
Mock Trial
Wed, Nov. 14
Finish Mock Trial
Modern Marvels: Stock Exchange video
Intro to Stock Game
Thurs, Nov. 15
Trade offs and Opportunity Costs: Counties at Work (iCivics)
Economics Kahoot (pre-test)
Intro to Economics
Fri, Nov. 16
Trade offs and Opportunity Costs: Counties at Work (iCivics)
Economics Notes
Due Soon:
Quiz Chp. 18-19 on Fri, Nov 16
CE.C&G.2.1 Analyze the structures of national, state and local governments in terms of ways they are organized to maintain order, security, welfare of the public and the protection of citizensCE.
C&G.2.3 Evaluate the U.S. Constitution as a “ living Constitution” in terms of how the words in the Constitution and Bill of Rights have been interpreted and applied throughout their existence
CE.C&G.2.6 Evaluate the authority federal, state and local governments have over individuals’ rights and privileges
CE.C&G.3.4 Explain how individual rights are protected by varieties of law
CE.C&G.3.5 Compare jurisdictions and methods of law enforcement applied at each level of government, the consequences of noncompliance to laws at each level and how each reflects equal protection under the law
CE.C&G.3.7 Summarize the importance of the right to due process of law for individuals accused of crimes
CE.C&G.3.8 Evaluate the rights of individuals in terms of how well those rights have been upheld by democratic government in the United States determining when their personal desires, interests and involvement are subordinate to the good of the nation or state
CE.C&G.5.2 Analyze state and federal courts by outlining their jurisdictions and the adversarial nature of the judicial process
Monday, Nov 5
Mock Trial Prep
Finish Judicial Notes
Election Project group evaluation
Criminal v. Civil Trial
Federal v. State Trial
Tues, Nov. 6
SC Cases
Steps in the Legal Action Process
Mock Trial Prep
Runaway Jury
Wed, Nov. 7
Election Recap
Mock Trail Prep
Steps in Legal Action Process
Runaway Jury
Thurs, Nov. 8
SC Cases review
Tort Law
Finish Legal Action Process
Mock Trial prep
Fri, Nov. 9
Unit 4 Test: Legal System (Chp. 8, 15-16)
Mock Trial Prep
Due Soon:
Unit 4 Test on Fri, Nov. 9
Mock Trail on Tues, Nov. 13
Elections and Law and Justice
CE.C&G.5.1 Analyze the election process at the national, state and local levels in terms of the checks and balances provided by qualifications and procedures for voting
CE.C&G.2.6 Evaluate the authority federal, state and local governments have over individuals’ rights and privileges
CE.C&G.3.4 Explain how individual rights are protected by varieties of law
CE.C&G.3.5 Compare jurisdictions and methods of law enforcement applied at each level of government, the consequences of noncompliance to laws at each level and how each reflects equal protection under the law
CE.C&G.3.7 Summarize the importance of the right to due process of law for individuals accused of crimes
CE.C&G.3.8 Evaluate the rights of individuals in terms of how well those rights have been upheld by democratic government in the United States determining when their personal desires, interests and involvement are subordinate to the good of the nation or state
CE.C&G.5.2 Analyze state and federal courts by outlining their jurisdictions and the adversarial nature of the judicial process
Mon, Oct. 29
News Literacy and Current Events--how do they relate to the midterm election
Project Work
Tues, Oct. 30
News Literacy and Current Events--how do they reflect the tension between Freedom and Security
Project Work
Wed, Oct. 31
Review election platforms and create questions for debate
Into to Criminal Law Notes
Theft and Homicide Law Reading and Chart
Thurs, Nov 1
Presidential Debate
Fri, Nov 2
Review Theft and Homicide Law
Judicial Branch notes
OJ Simpson Case
SC Cases
Due Soon
Unit 3 Test (Political Parties) Fri, Oct. 26
Election Project Due Oct. 31 at beginning of class
Chp. 15/16 Quiz on Nov. 5
SC Case Chart (Classwork grade x3) due Thurs, Nov. 8
Unit 4 Test (Law and Justice) on Fri, Nov 9
Elections and Political Parties
CE.C&G.1.5 Evaluate the fundamental principles of American politics in terms of the extent to which they have been used effectively to maintain constitutional democracy in the United States
CE.C&G.2.1 Analyze the structures of national, state and local governments in terms of ways they are organized to maintain order, security, welfare of the public and the protection of citizens
CE.C&G.5.1 Analyze the election process at the national, state and local levels in terms of the checks and balances provided by qualifications and procedures for voting
CE.C&G.3.2 Compare lawmaking processes of federal,state and local governments (e.g., committee system,legislative process, bills, laws, veto, Filibuster, Cloture,Proposition, etc.).
CE.C&G.5.4 Explain how conflict between constitutional provisions and the requirements of foreign policy are resolved
Mon, Oct. 15
Finish Selma
Political Party Notes
Tues, Oct. 16
Begin Political Party Comparison
Project Work
Wed, Oct. 17
Political Party Comparison
Project Work
Political Party Notes
Thurs, Oct. 18
Project Work
Political Party Notes
Fri, Oct. 19
Project Work
Mon, Oct. 22
Money and Election Activity
Campaign Financing
Project work
Tues, Oct. 23
Current Ballot Research
Political Party Project work
Wed, Oct. 24
Project Work
Campaign Ads...Living Room Candidate
How Voting Works
Thurs, Oct. 25
Project work
Propaganda Techniques and Interest Group Notes
Fri, Oct. 26
Unit 3 Test
Due Soon
Unit 3 Test (Political Parties) Fri, Oct. 26
Election Project Due Oct. 31 at beginning of class
Chp. 15/16 Quiz on Nov. 5
Federalism: Unit 2
CE.C&G.2.1 Analyze the structures of national, state, and local governments in terms of ways they are organized to maintain order, security, welfare of the public and the protection of citizens.
CE.C&G.2.6 Evaluate the authority federal, state, and local governments have over individuals' rights and privileges.
CE.C&G.3.3 Analyze laws and policies in terms of their intended purposes, who has authority to make them and how they are enforced.
CE.C&G.2.7 Analyze contemporary issues and governmental responses at the local, state, and national levels in terms of how they promote the public interest and/or general welfare.
Mon, Oct. 1
Begin Constitution Seminar
Freedom of Religion Issues
Tues, Oct. 2
No school
Wed, Oct. 3
Finish Constitution Seminar
SC Cases
Thurs, Oct. 4
Reserved vs Expressed powers
Legislative Branch Notes
SC Cases
Fri, Oct. 5
Legislative Branch notes
SC Cases: Plessy, Brown, Heart of Atlanta
Mon, Oct 8
How a Bill Becomes a Law
Legislative Branch Notes
SC Cases: Endo, Korematsu, Nixon, Bush v Gore
Tues, Oct 9
Executive Branch Notes
Begin West Wing clip on Separation of Powers
Wed, Oct. 10
Unit 2 Test
NC Constitution Activity
Thurs, Oct. 11
No school
Fri, Oct. 12
No school
Due Soon
Unit 2 Test on Wed, Oct. 10
Chp. 9-10 Quiz on Tues, Oct. 16
Chp. 10-11 Quiz on Fri, Oct. 19
Constitution and Federalism: Unit 2
CE.C&G.2.7 Analyze contemporary issues and governmental responses at the local, state, and national levels in terms of how they promote the public interest and/or general welfare
CE.C&G.4.2 Explain how the development of America’s national identity derived from principles in the Declaration of Independence, US Constitution and Bill of Rights
CE.C&G.5.5 Analyze the developments and implementation of domestic and foreign policy by outlining opposing arguments on major issues and their efforts toward resolutions
CE.C&G.1.1 Explain how the tensions over power and authority led America’s founding fathers to develop a constitutional democracy
CE.C&G.4.3 Analyze the roles of citizens of North Carolina and the United States in terms of responsibilities, participation, civic life and criteria for membership or admission
CE.C&G.2.7 Analyze contemporary issues and governmental responses at the local, state, and national levels in terms of how they promote the public interest and/or general welfare
Mon, Sept. 24
Constitution Essay/outline work
SC Cases: Dartmouth, Gibbons
Bill of Rights controversies
Intro to Virginia v. Black
Tues, Sept. 25
SC Cases: Gitlow, Bethel, Hazelwood
Virginia v. Black, pt 2
BOR controversies
SC Nomination overview
Federalism Review
Wed, Sept. 26
BOR controversies
Constitution Outline work
SC Cases: Gideon, Escobedo, Miranda, TLO
Search and Seizure issues
Thurs, Sept. 27
SC Cases
Amendments past the BOR
Constitutional Controversies
Fri, Sept. 28
Bill of Rights Seminar (article due)
Constitution Essay Rough Draft
SC Cases
Due Soon
Chp. 6-7 Quiz on Wednesday, Sept. 26
Essay outline rough draft with sources due Thurs, Sept. 27
Essay rough draft due Fri, Sept. 28
Final Essay or Outline (should be in same google doc as notes and RD outline) due at beginning of class, Tues, Oct. 2
Constitution and Federalism: Unit 1
CE.C&G.2.7 Analyze contemporary issues and governmental responses at the local, state, and national levels in terms of how they promote the public interest and/or general welfare
CE.C&G.4.2 Explain how the development of America’s national identity derived from principles in the Declaration of Independence, US Constitution and Bill of Rights
CE.C&G.5.5 Analyze the developments and implementation of domestic and foreign policy by outlining opposing arguments on major issues and their efforts toward resolutions
CE.C&G.1.1 Explain how the tensions over power and authority led America’s founding fathers to develop a constitutional democracy
CE.C&G.4.3 Analyze the roles of citizens of North Carolina and the United States in terms of responsibilities, participation, civic life and criteria for membership or admission
CE.C&G.2.7 Analyze contemporary issues and governmental responses at the local, state, and national levels in terms of how they promote the public interest and/or general welfare
Tues, Sept. 18
Unit I Test
Prep for Voter Registration
Wed, Sept. 19
Holiday
Thurs, Sept. 20
Voter Registration
Supreme Court Cases: Marbury and McCulloch
Intro to Bill of Rights
Fri, Sept. 21
Voter Registration
Bill of Rights Controversies
Supreme Court Cases: Engel, Abington, Wallace
Due Soon
Essay outline rough draft due Tues, Sept 25
Chp. 6-7 Quiz on Wednesday, Sept. 26
Essay outline with sources due Thurs, Sept. 27
Essay rough draft due Fri, Sept. 28
Development of a New Nation: Unit 1
CE.C&G.4.2 Explain how the development of America's national identity derived from principles of the Declaration of Independence, US Constitution, and Bill of Rights
CE.C&G.1.5 Evaluate the fundamental principles of American politics in terms of the extent to which they have been used effectively to maintain constitutional democracy in the United States.
CE.C&G.2.3 Evaluate the US Constitution as a "living Constitution" in terms of how the words in the Constitution and Bill of Rights have been interpreted and applied throughout their existence.
E.C&G.4.5C Explain the changing perception and interpretation of citizenship and naturalization
CE.C&G.3.1 Analyze how the rule of law establishes limits on both the governed and those who govern while holding true to the ideal of equal protection under the law.
Monday, Sept 10
Articles of Confederation weaknesses
Structure of the Constitution
Compromises of the Constitution
Tues, Sept 11
Federalist Papers
Bill of Rights
Intro to SC Cases
Wed, Sept 12
Bill of Rights
Major SC Cases
Constitutional Issues
Thurs, Sept 13
Unit 1 Test
SC Cases
Fri, Sept 14
Prep for Voter Registration Drive
Major SC Cases
Introduce BOR Essay
Due Soon
Chp. 4 Reading Guide due Wed, Sept 12 (no quiz)
Unit I Test on Thurs, Sept 13
A New Nation: Unit 1
CE.C&G.4.3 Analyze the roles of citizens of North Carolina and the United States in terms of responsibilities, participation, civic life and criteria for membership or admission
CE.C&G.2.7 Analyze contemporary issues and governmental responses at the local, state, and national levels in terms of how they promote the public interest and/or general welfare
CE.C&G.4.2 Explain how the development of America’s national identity derived from principles in the Declaration of Independence, US Constitution and Bill of Rights
CE.C&G.5.5 Analyze the developments and implementation of domestic and foreign policy by outlining opposing arguments on major issues and their efforts toward resolutions
CE.C&G.1.1 Explain how the tensions over power and authority led America’s founding fathers to develop a constitutional democracy
Tues, Sept. 4
Shibboleth, pt. 1
Finish Citizenship Test
Wed, Sept. 5
Origins of American Thought
Shibboleth, pt. 2
Thurs, Sept. 6
Founding Documents Scavenger hunt
Citizenship and A new Nation
Fri, Sept. 7
Declaration of Independence compared
Immigration trends
Enlightenment Ideals
Due Soon:
Chp. 2-3 Quiz on Fri, Sept. 7
Unit I Test (chp. 1-4 & 5) on Thurs, Sept 13
Intro to Civics and Citizenship
Learning Goals this Week:
CE.C&G.4.3 Analyze the roles of citizens of North Carolina and the United States in terms of responsibilities, participation, civic life and criteria for membership or admission
CE.C&G.4.3 Analyze the roles of citizens of North Carolina and the United States in terms of responsibilities, participation, civic life and criteria for membership or admission
CE.C&G.2.7 Analyze contemporary issues and governmental responses at the local, state, and national levels in terms of how they promote the public interest and/or general welfare
CE.C&G.4.2 Explain how the development of America’s national identity derived from principles in the Declaration of Independence, US Constitution and Bill of Rights
CE.C&G.5.5 Analyze the developments and implementation of domestic and foreign policy by outlining opposing arguments on major issues and their efforts toward resolutions
CE.C&G.1.1 Explain how the tensions over power and authority led America’s founding fathers to develop aconstitutional democracy
Mon, Aug 27
Introduction to Civics and Econ
Begin Citizenship Test
Analyzing News Sources
Tues, Aug 28
Citizenship Test
Analyzing propaganda
Terrorism Stats
Wed, Aug 29
Continue Citizenship Test
Analyzing propaganda review
Angel Island application documents
Terrorism Stats
Thurs, Aug 30
Finish Freedom and Security Document Chart
Immigration Seminar
Fri, Aug 31
Immigration statistics
History of Immigration and Citizenship
Freedom and Security Document Chart:
- Executive Order 9066: Japanese Internment Camps
- Politifact statistics and Immigration
- Excerpt from GW Bush Speech at the NY Islamic Center
- Current Refugee Process explained (from whitehouse.gov)
Due Soon:
Expectations letter due Wed, Aug 29
Chp. 1, 5 Quiz on Fri, Aug 31
Immigration Article for seminar due Thurs, Aug 30
Chp. 2-3 Quiz Thurs, Sept 6
Money and Banks — May 22, 2018 11:39:41 AM
Economic Interdependence, Demand, and Supply — Apr 24, 2018 12:31:28 PM
Law and Intro to Econ — Apr 16, 2018 12:21:57 PM
Law and Justice — Apr 9, 2018 11:21:50 AM
Elections and Political Parties — Apr 9, 2018 11:12:56 AM
Elections and Interest Groups — Mar 23, 2018 2:32:24 PM
Elections — Mar 16, 2018 8:44:39 PM
Public Opinion, Parties, and Elections — Mar 6, 2018 9:14:39 PM
Executive and Judicial Branches — Feb 27, 2018 2:14:56 PM
Legislative & Executive Branch — Feb 19, 2018 9:48:48 PM
Untitled Post — Feb 15, 2018 4:07:38 PM
Introduction to Civics — Jan 12, 2018 1:32:45 PM
International Affairs and Econ — May 30, 2017 2:17:52 PM
Financial Literacy and International Economics — May 30, 2017 2:08:44 PM
Government and the Economy — May 19, 2017 12:22:39 PM
Economic Indicators and Money — May 5, 2017 1:40:55 PM
Supply, Demand, and Prices — Apr 25, 2017 1:56:20 PM
Stocks, Demand, & Supply — Apr 18, 2017 2:01:07 PM
Intro to Economics — Apr 3, 2017 1:54:22 PM
Law and Justice — Mar 28, 2017 12:37:03 PM
Elections, Law and Justice — Mar 20, 2017 12:01:02 PM
Political Parties and Elections — Mar 6, 2017 6:31:42 PM
Executive and Judicial Branches — Feb 28, 2017 2:19:42 PM
Legislative and Executive Branches — Feb 22, 2017 7:59:16 PM
Constitution and the Legislative Branch — Feb 10, 2017 2:56:19 PM
Colonies and Revolution — Feb 3, 2017 2:40:43 PM
Citizenship and Founding the United States — Jan 30, 2017 10:39:20 PM
Introduction to Civics — Jan 18, 2017 2:23:36 PM
Government and the Economy — Jan 3, 2017 3:53:03 PM
Monetary Policy and Personal Financial Literacy — Dec 19, 2016 1:06:28 PM
Business and Money — Dec 7, 2016 3:57:58 PM
Demand, Supply, and GDP — Nov 28, 2016 3:19:03 PM
Cycle of Economics and Stocks — Nov 22, 2016 4:06:00 PM
Intro to Economics — Nov 21, 2016 3:13:35 PM
The Legal System — Nov 7, 2016 1:00:34 PM
Agenda — Nov 2, 2016 12:37:41 PM
Elections and State/Local government — Oct 26, 2016 2:15:41 PM
Agenda — Oct 18, 2016 11:06:06 AM
The Three Branches of Government — Sep 27, 2016 2:27:21 PM
A New Government — Sep 19, 2016 2:06:45 PM
Revolution and a New Nation — Sep 13, 2016 2:22:24 PM
Learning Goals This Week — Sep 6, 2016 12:23:29 PM
Citizenship Intro and Basics — Aug 27, 2016 9:29:18 PM
Agenda May 23 — May 20, 2016 12:28:54 PM
Agenda — May 17, 2016 1:56:37 PM
Agenda May 9 — May 11, 2016 11:24:37 AM
Agenda May 2 — May 3, 2016 12:22:14 PM
Agenda April 25 — Apr 25, 2016 12:34:38 PM
Agenda April 18 — Apr 18, 2016 12:23:08 PM
Agenda April 11 — Apr 13, 2016 1:20:01 PM
Agenda April 4 — Apr 13, 2016 12:40:29 PM
Agenda March 21 — Mar 22, 2016 10:36:45 PM
Agenda March 14 — Mar 14, 2016 2:47:09 PM
March 7 Agenda — Mar 7, 2016 2:46:24 PM
Agenda Week of March 2 — Mar 2, 2016 1:30:00 PM
Feb. 22 Week — Feb 23, 2016 3:21:53 PM
Agenda Feb. 15 — Feb 16, 2016 4:15:42 PM
Agenda Feb. 8 — Feb 10, 2016 1:56:14 PM
Agenda--Feb. 1 — Feb 2, 2016 12:13:28 PM
Agenda Jan 26 — Jan 26, 2016 5:21:13 PM
Basics of Citizenship — Jan 14, 2016 2:25:52 PM