Monday 1/26/26 (DEMON):
• Agenda:
• SchoolHouse Rock “I’m Just a Bill” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ8psP4S6BQ).
• Using Civics 101 Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voFN6so3fUc), complete How a Bill Becomes a Law (PDF file below). Discussion to follow.
• Homework:
• None.
• If absent:
• Download, print and complete How a Bill Becomes a Law (PDF file below). Listen to this Civics 101 Podcast (https://www.civics101podcast.org/civics-101-episodes/howabill) to complete.
Tuesday 1/27/26 (DEMON):
• Agenda:
• NOTES – The Presidency (PPoint file below).
• Homework:
• None.
• If absent:
• Download, print and read NOTES – The Presidency (PPoint file below).
Thursday 1/29/26 (WHITE):
• Agenda:
• Chromebooks: Roles of the President (PDF file below).
• Brief lecture: NOTES – The President’s Cabinet (PPoint file below).
• Begin Cabinet Scavenger Hunt (MS Word file below).
• Homework:
• Finish, if necessary, Cabinet Scavenger Hunt (MS Word file below). Due FRIDAY!!
• If absent:
• Download, print and complete Roles of the President (PDF file below). Due FRIDAY!!
• Download, print and read NOTES – The President’s Cabinet (PPoint file below).
• Download, print and complete Cabinet Scavenger Hunt (MS Word file below). Due FRIDAY!!
Friday 1/30/26 (DEMON):
• Agenda:
• Mrs. DeMeyer and Shackett: Introduce Presidential Research Project (MS Word file below).
• When released, begin your research on your chosen president. Remember to use reputable sources and databases as presented by Mrs. DeMeyer. (https://sites.google.com/jeffcoschools.us/ghs-library/class-resources/soc-stud/us-government)
• As you research, be sure to collect images, media, etc. that you may wish to include in your final product, a Canva magazine or tri-fold. You should also be compiling your works cited/bibliography, which must also be included in your Canva magazine or tri-fold.
• NOTES – Electing a President – The Electoral College (PPoint file below). ORIGINAL PLANS FOR CLASS.
• Homework:
• Continue your research on your chosen president. Remember to use reputable sources and databases, as presented by Mrs. DeMeyer.
• Readings: Opinion – Keep the Electoral College (PDF file below) and Opinion – Time to End the Electoral College (PDF file below). ORIGINAL PLANS FOR CLASS.
• If absent:
• See me ASAP, re: Presidential Research Project (MS Word file below).
• Download, print and read NOTES – Electing a President – The Electoral College (PPoint file below). ORIGINAL PLANS FOR CLASS.
• Complete both readings: Opinion – Keep the Electoral College (PDF file below) and Opinion – Time to End the Electoral College (PDF file below). ORIGINAL PLANS FOR CLASS.