Links that will be useful in class: Lesson Plans US Debt Clock official U.S. Congress website
US House of Rep site US Senate site White House site US Supreme Court 117th Congress
online annotated Constitution 2021-2022 AB calendar 2021 bell schedule
Class REMIND Codes: text the following codes to 81010: 2nd period @hhks32g 3rd period @3rdcrhsgov 4th period @4thcrhsgov
5th period @5thcrhsgov 6th period @6thcrhsgov 7th period @7thcrhsgov
WEDNESDAY-TUESDAY, APRIL 20-MAY 3
DUE BY MAY 3
***Pt 3 MY PARTY
****Political Socialization and Public Opinion reading questions
CREATE YOUR OWN POLITICAL PARTY and learn about POLITICAL SOCIALIZATION & PUBLIC OPINION
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20 Social studies skills. The student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms. The student is expected to:
20.A use social studies terminology correctly; and
20.B create written, oral, and visual presentations of social studies information using effective communication skills, including proper citations and avoiding plagiarism.
21 Social studies skills. The student uses problem-solving and decision-making skills, working independently and with others. The student is expected to use problem-solving and decision-making processes to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution.
WEDNESDAY-TUESDAY, APRIL 13-19
DUE BY THE END OF NEXT CLASS
**Pt 2 POLITICAL ADVERTISING
WHAT IS AN ATTACK AD? HOW HAVE THEY BEEN USED IN THE PAST
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2 History. The student understands the roles played by individuals, political parties, interest groups, and the media in the U.S. political system, past and present. The student is expected to:
2.A describe the processes used by individuals, political parties, interest groups, or the media to affect public policy; and
2.B analyze the impact of political changes brought about by individuals, political parties, interest groups, or the media, past and present.
MONDAY & TUESDAY, APRIL 11 & 12
ASSIGNMENT DUE TODAY
Political Advertising Questions assignment
HOW CAN MONEY AFFECT POLITICS?
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2 History. The student understands the roles played by individuals, political parties, interest groups, and the media in the U.S. political system, past and present. The student is expected to:
2.A describe the processes used by individuals, political parties, interest groups, or the media to affect public policy; and
2.B analyze the impact of political changes brought about by individuals, political parties, interest groups, or the media, past and present.
THURSDAY & FRIDAY, APRIL 7 & 8
ASSIGNMENT DUE TODAY
**Pt 1 Political Party Platforms
WHAT DO POLITICAL PARTIES BELIEVE?
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2 History. The student understands the roles played by individuals, political parties, interest groups, and the media in the U.S. political system, past and present. The student is expected to:
2.A
describe the processes used by individuals, political parties, interest groups, or the media to affect public policy; and
2.B analyze the impact of political changes brought about by individuals, political parties, interest groups, or the media, past and present.
10 Government. The student understands the role of political parties in the U.S. system of government. The student is expected to:
10.A analyze the functions of political parties and their role in the electoral process at local, state, and national levels; and
10.B explain the two-party system and evaluate the role of third parties in the United States.
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 & 6
TODAY IS A DAY TO CATCH UP
UNIT 4: The CENSUS-work will be considered "on time" if turned in before WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 (after March 30 the highest possible grade will be a 75 and late work will not be accepted after Friday, April 8)
UNIT 5: POLITICAL PARTIES-work will be considered "on time" if turned in before WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 after April 6 the highest possible grade will be a 75 and late work will not be accepted after Friday, April 8)
FRIDAY & MONDAY, APRIL 1 & 4
ASSIGNMENT DUE TODAY
West Wing #12 (makeup assignment in today's Schoology folder)
THE PRESIDENT'S CABINET
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7.B analyze the structure and functions of the executive branch of government, including the constitutional powers of the president, the growth of presidential power, and the role of the Cabinet and executive departments
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, MARCH 30 & 31
ASSIGNMENTS DUE TODAY
EdPuzzle: What is a Caucus? (02:24)
EdPuzzle: Presidential Primaries (05:04)
EdPuzzle: Primaries and Caucuses (02:24)
EdPuzzle: Political Campaigns (09:02)
CAMPAIGNS, PRIMARIES, and CAUCUSES
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10 Government. The student understands the role of political parties in the U.S. system of government. The student is expected to:
10.A analyze the functions of political parties and their role in the electoral process at local, state, and national levels; and
10.B explain the two-party system and evaluate the role of third parties in the United States.
MONDAY & TUESDAY, MARCH 28 & 29
ASSIGNMENTS DUE TODAY
#35 Crash Course-Political Ideology
#39 Crash Course-Political Campaigns
#40 Crash Course-Political Parties
POLITICAL PARTIES cont'd
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10 Government. The student understands the role of political parties in the U.S. system of government. The student is expected to:
10.A analyze the functions of political parties and their role in the electoral process at local, state, and national levels; and
10.B explain the two-party system and evaluate the role of third parties in the United States.
THURSDAY & FRIDAY, MARCH 24 & 25
ASSIGNMENT DUE TODAY
Political Compass and I Side With assignment-COUNTS AS A MAJOR GRADE
POLITICAL PARTIES
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10 Government. The student understands the role of political parties in the U.S. system of government. The student is expected to:
10.A analyze the functions of political parties and their role in the electoral process at local, state, and national levels; and
10.B explain the two-party system and evaluate the role of third parties in the United States.
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22 & 23
ASSIGNMENTS DUE TODAY
West Wing #6 questions or makeup assignment if you were absent
NYT article over the 2020 census questions
WEST WING #6 DAY
it's all about the census
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3 Geography. The student understands how geography can influence U.S. political districts and policies. The student is expected to:
3.A explain how population shifts affect voting patterns;
3.B examine political boundaries to make inferences regarding the distribution of political power
MONDAY, MARCH 21
ASSIGNMENTS DUE TODAY
EdPuzzle-Census CNN10
EdPuzzle-2020 Census PSA
CENSUS DAY
Play the Redistricting Game at least once (not for a grade)
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3 Geography. The student understands how geography can influence U.S. political districts and policies. The student is expected to:
3.A explain how population shifts affect voting patterns;
3.B examine political boundaries to make inferences regarding the distribution of political power
************************new grading period**********************
FRIDAY-THURSDAY, MARCH 4-10
NO late work accepted after March 10
grades are due Friday @ 9am
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, MARCH 2 & 3
THREE BRANCHES DAY
Blooket review
play Branches of Power assignment (due Tuesday, March 8)
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7 Government. The student understands the structure and functions of the government created by the U.S. Constitution. The student is expected to:
7.A analyze the structure and functions of the legislative branch of government, including the bicameral structure of Congress, the role of committees, and the procedure for enacting laws;
7.B analyze the structure and functions of the executive branch of government, including the constitutional powers of the president, the growth of presidential power, and the role of the Cabinet and executive departments;
7.C analyze the structure and functions of the judicial branch of government, including the federal court system, types of jurisdiction, and judicial review;
7.E explain how provisions of the U.S. Constitution provide for checks and balances among the three branches of government;
MONDAY & TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 & MARCH 1
DO I HAVE A RIGHT? day
Blooket review
Do I Have a Right? assignment (due FRIDAY)
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6.F identify how the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution continue to shape American beliefs and principles in the United States today.
12.C identify the freedoms and rights protected and secured by each amendment in the Bill of Rights;
12.D analyze the reasons the Founding Fathers protected religious freedom in America and guaranteed its free exercise by saying that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof," and compare this to the concept of separation of church and state;
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25
Catch up day
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 & 23
ARTICLES II & III-setting up the Executive and Judicial branches
Article II handout (green)
Article III Google form assignment in today's folder
pass out grade reports
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6.D evaluate constitutional provisions for limiting the role of government, including republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights;
THURSDAY & FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 & 18
The ELECTORAL COLLEGE
Blooket review
NOTES-How do we elect a president?
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3 Geography. The student understands how geography can influence U.S. political districts and policies. The student is expected to:
3.A explain how population shifts affect voting patterns
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 & 16
DISTRICT WRITING PROMPT DAY
Blooket review
Two district writing prompts
Once you're done, you can work on other things and catch up
FRIDAY & MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11 & 14
WEST WING and Finish Up
West Wing #5-Big Block of Cheese Day
finish and turn in any missing work
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2 History. The student understands the roles played by individuals, political parties, interest groups, and the media in the U.S. political system, past and present. The student is expected to:
2.A describe the processes used by individuals, political parties, interest groups, or the media to affect public policy; and
2.B analyze the impact of political changes brought about by individuals, political parties, interest groups, or the media, past and present.
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9 & 10
THE CONSTITUTION CONTINUES...
no blooket review today
Constitution crossword (MAJOR GRADE)
finish anything you haven't finished yet
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6 Government. The student understands the American beliefs and principles reflected in the U.S. Constitution and why these are significant. The student is expected to:
6.A explain the importance of a written constitution;
6.B explain how the federal government serves the purposes set forth in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution;
6.E describe the constitutionally prescribed procedures by which the U.S. Constitution can be changed and analyze the role of the amendment process in a constitutional government; and
6.D evaluate constitutional provisions for limiting the role of government, including republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights;
MONDAY & TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 & 8
CATCH UP DAY
Blooket review (11 min)
finish Article I questions
finish 117th Congress questions
finish #5 Crash Course
finish EdPuzzle assignment
#2 CRASH COURSE....due next class
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6 Government. The student understands the American beliefs and principles reflected in the U.S. Constitution and why these are significant. The student is expected to:
6.A explain the importance of a written constitution;
6.D evaluate constitutional provisions for limiting the role of government, including republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights;
6.E describe the constitutionally prescribed procedures by which the U.S. Constitution can be changed and analyze the role of the amendment process in a constitutional government
THURSDAY & FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 & 4
*****NO SCHOOL*****
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1&2
Starting the Constitution
Blooket review (7 minutes)
you will get your own copy of the Constitution...it's the only one you will receive so it's important to keep up with it
117th Congress assignment
Preamble & Article I assignment
EdPuzzle Assignment
*don't forget about Crash Course #5
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6 Government. The student understands the American beliefs and principles reflected in the U.S. Constitution and why these are significant. The student is expected to:
6.A explain the importance of a written constitution;
6.D evaluate constitutional provisions for limiting the role of government, including republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights;
6.E describe the constitutionally prescribed procedures by which the U.S. Constitution can be changed and analyze the role of the amendment process in a constitutional government
MONDAY, JANUARY 30
Catch-up Day
Please get any missing work turned in ASAP.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 28
WEST WING DAY!
Blooket review (7 min)
WEST WING #3 with questions-if you are absent, the link to the makeup assignment is here
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7 Government. The student understands the structure and functions of the government created by the U.S. Constitution. The student is expected to:
7.B analyze the structure and functions of the executive branch of government, including the constitutional powers of the president (commander-in-chief)
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, JANUARY 26 & 27
Leading Up To The Constitution
7-minute Blooket review
PearDeck "Leading to the Constitution"-notes
DoI and the Magna Carta Venn Diagram assignment
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1 History. The student understands how constitutional government, as developed in America and expressed in the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the U.S. Constitution, has been influenced by ideas, people, and historical documents. The student is expected to:
1.A explain major political ideas in history, including the laws of nature and nature's God, unalienable rights, divine right of kings, social contract theory, and the rights of resistance to illegitimate government;
1.B identify major intellectual, philosophical, political, and religious traditions that informed the American founding, including Judeo-Christian (especially biblical law), English common law and constitutionalism, Enlightenment, and republicanism, as they address issues of liberty, rights, and responsibilities of individuals;
1.D identify the contributions of the political philosophies of the Founding Fathers, including John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, John Jay, George Mason, Roger Sherman, and James Wilson, on the development of the U.S. government
1.E analyze debates and compromises that impacted the creation of the founding documents
MONDAY & TUESDAY, JANUARY 24 & 25
Who's in Charge? JUKEBOX pt 2
7-minute Blooket review
Album assignment due TODAY before midnight
DUE TODAY-Second Major Grade-the album cover and playlist
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1.A explain major political ideas in history, including the laws of nature and nature's God, unalienable rights, divine right of kings, social contract theory, and the rights of resistance to illegitimate government;
1.B identify major intellectual, philosophical, political, and religious traditions that informed the American founding, including Judeo-Christian (especially biblical law), English common law and constitutionalism, Enlightenment, and republicanism, as they address issues of liberty, rights, and responsibilities of individuals;
1.C identify the individuals whose principles of laws and government institutions informed the American founding documents, including those of Moses, William Blackstone, John Locke, and Charles de Montesquieu;
THURSDAY & FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 & 21
Who's in Charge? JUKEBOX
7-minute Blooket review
take notes on the back of your pink handout over the 7 minute Machiavelli video
let's talk about jukeboxes and album covers
introduce your 2 major grades assignment (you may work by yourself or you may work with ONE other person)
DUE TODAY-First Major Grade-you, or you and your partner, will match the playlists to a form of leadership OR a political philosopher (this is a google form assignment and can be re-done until you get a grade you want...each of you have to submit your own Google form)
Second Major Grade-the album cover and playlist
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1.A explain major political ideas in history, including the laws of nature and nature's God, unalienable rights, divine right of kings, social contract theory, and the rights of resistance to illegitimate government;
1.B identify major intellectual, philosophical, political, and religious traditions that informed the American founding, including Judeo-Christian (especially biblical law), English common law and constitutionalism, Enlightenment, and republicanism, as they address issues of liberty, rights, and responsibilities of individuals;
1.C identify the individuals whose principles of laws and government institutions informed the American founding documents, including those of Moses, William Blackstone, John Locke, and Charles de Montesquieu;
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 & 19
WEST WING DAY!!!
introduce characters from The West Wing tv drama
introduce roles in the government housed in the west wing of the White House
talk about how public perception in the media can affect policy
West Wing #1 questions-if you're absent or want to re-do, click here
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2 History. The student understands the roles played by individuals, political parties, interest groups, and the media in the U.S. political system, past and present. The student is expected to:
2.A describe the processes used by individuals, political parties, interest groups, or the media to affect public policy; and
2.B analyze the impact of political changes brought about by individuals, political parties, interest groups, or the media, past and present.
THURSDAY & FRIDAY, JANUARY 13 & 14
REVIEW (First Day, #1-27, and League of Women Voters Presentation) and intro to Government
Blooket Review-play for accuracy and play as many times as you need to in order to get a better score
A More Perfect Union-this is a Google form assignment so you can re-do it until you get the grade you want
Crash Course #1, Why Study Government?-this is a Google form assignment so you can re-do it until you get the grade you want
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12 Citizenship. The student understands the rights that are protected and secured by the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. The student is expected to:
12.C identify the freedoms and rights protected and secured by each amendment in the Bill of Rights;
13 Citizenship. The student understands the difference between personal and civic responsibilities. The student is expected to:
13.B explain the responsibilities, duties, and obligations of citizenship such as being well informed about civic affairs, serving in the military, voting, serving on a jury, observing the laws, paying taxes, and serving the public good; and
13.C describe the voter registration process and the criteria for voting in elections.
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11 & 12
What YOU need to know about VOTING
Amendments 1-27 quick review game
presentation by the League of Women Voters (in Schoology folder)
NOTES-League of Women Voters (in Schoology folder) and you will be held accountable for this information
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13.B explain the responsibilities, duties, and obligations of citizenship such as being well informed about civic affairs, serving in the military, voting, serving on a jury, observing the laws, paying taxes, and serving the public good; and
13.C describe the voter registration process and the criteria for voting in elections.
FRIDAY & MONDAY, JANUARY 7 & 10
THE CONSTITUTION & CITIZENSHIP
review of information from last class
amendment activity
Citizenship Activity-DAILY GRADE 60% due before next class
Tell me about YOU Assignment-DAILY GRADE 60% due by Friday, January 14
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12 Citizenship. The student understands the rights that are protected and secured by the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights.
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, JANUARY 5 & 6
Welcome to Class
introduction to class and expectations
NOTES-What is the purpose of government?