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ANTELOPE VALLEY UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Instructor:_ OSC Date Assigned:
Credits granted upon completion: A completed assignment is equal to five instructional days of work. Five (5) credits will be earned upon successful completion of all assignments and a grade of 60% or better on each test.
Course Goals:
The student will understand the basic principles of the Constitution.
The student will learn how the federal, state and local courts function.
The student will understand how the legislative and executive branches function.
The student will learn how state and local governments are constituted and function.
The student will study contemporary governments.
The student will learn contemporary issues facing the world.
Method of evaluation:
1. Teacher observation and review of student work.
2. Quizzes and tests (mastery level 60% or better).
Other:__________________________________________________________________________________
Description of major learning activities and /or study materials:
Textbook and study materials: Principles of American Democracy: McGraw Hill copyright 2019
Computer based instructional opportunity: Apex Online Curriculum
Supplemental audiovisual instructional support: When needed.
Note: All school resources needed for completion of assignments are available to students.
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Assignment Description
UNIT 1 - Foundations of Government
1. Read Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4 completely.
2. Define every BOLD term in each chapter.
3. Complete Lesson Review(s) for each chapter
4. Complete Chapter Assessment at the end of each chapter
UNIT 2- The Legislative Branch
1. Read Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8 completely.
2. Define every BOLD term in each chapter.
3. Complete Lesson Review(s) for each chapter
4. Complete Chapter Assessment at the end of each Chapter.
UNIT 3 - The Executive Branch:
1. Read Chapters 9, 10, 11, 12 completely.
2. Define every BOLD term in each chapter.
3. Complete Lesson Review(s) for each chapter
4. Complete Chapter Assessment at the end of each Chapter.
UNIT 4 - The Judicial Branch:
1. Read Chapters 13, 14, 15, 16 completely.
2. Define every BOLD term in each chapter.
3. Complete Lesson Review(s) for each chapter
4. Complete Chapter Assessment at the end of each Chapter.
UNIT 5 - Participating in Government:
1. Read Chapters 17, 19, 20, 21 completely.
2. Define every BOLD term in each chapter.
3. Complete Lesson Review(s) for each chapter
4. Complete Chapter Assessment at the end of each Chapter.
Name:___________________________________________ Course Number: 16623
Instructor:_ OSC Date Assigned:
Credits granted upon completion: A completed assignment is equal to five instructional days of work. Five (5) credits will be earned upon successful completion of all assignments and a grade of 60% or better on each test.
Course Goals:
1. The student will understand the basic principles of the Constitution.
2. The student will learn how the federal, state and local courts function.
3. The student will understand how the legislative and executive branches function.
4. The student will learn how state and local governments are constituted and function.
5. The student will study contemporary governments.
6. The student will learn contemporary issues facing the world.
Method of evaluation:
1. Teacher observation and review of student work.
2. Quizzes and tests (mastery level 60% or better).
3. Other:__________________________________________________________________________________
Description of major learning activities and /or study materials:
Textbook and study materials: Magruder’s American Government, Prentice Hall, 2006.
Computer based instructional opportunity: Apex Online Curriculum
Supplemental audiovisual instructional support: When needed.
Note: All school resources needed for completion of assignments are available to students.
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Assignment Description
Unit 1 Government by the People:
1. Read Chapters 1, 5, and 8 completely.
2. Define every BOLD term in each chapter.
3. Complete every Section Assessment, Key Terms and Main Ideas.
4. Complete Chapter Assessment at the end of each chapter, Standards Review, Practicing the Vocabulary, Reviewing Main Ideas.
2 Unit The Legislative Branch:
1. Read Chapters 10, 11, and 12 completely.
2. Define every BOLD term in each chapter.
3. Complete every Section Assessment, Key Terms and Main Ideas.
4. Complete Chapter Assessment at the end of each chapter, Standards Review, Practicing the Vocabulary, Reviewing Main Ideas.
3 Unit The Executive Branch:
1. Read Chapters 13, 14,15, and 16 completely.
2. Define every BOLD term in each chapter.
3. Complete every Section Assessment, Key Terms and Main Ideas.
4. Complete Chapter Assessment at the end of each chapter, Standards Review, Practicing the Vocabulary, Reviewing Main Ideas.
4 Unit The Judicial Branch:
1. Read Chapters 18, 20, and 21 completely.
2. Define every BOLD term in each chapter.
3. Complete every Section Assessment, Key Terms and Main Ideas.
4. Complete Chapter Assessment at the end of each chapter, Standards Review, Practicing the Vocabulary, Reviewing Main Ideas.
Unit 5 Comparing Political Systems/California Government:
1. Read Chapters 22, 24, and 25 completely.
2. Define every BOLD term in each chapter.
3. Complete every Section Assessment, Key Terms and Main Ideas.
4. Complete Chapter Assessment at the end of each chapter, Standards Review, Practicing the Vocabulary, Reviewing Main Ideas.