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Week 8 (June 1-5)
Weekly Check-In (Final week)- https://forms.gle/XxNVCmuVZ6PuxBQq7
*You'll be turning in your devices June 9 or 10, so this is the final week's tasks.
Monday, June 1
The Electoral College (13-5)
- Questions on Edmodo
- Video- TedEd
- I can explain how the electoral college elects the President and Vice-President
- *2.2.2
Tuesday, June 2
- The Growth of Presidential Power (p. 401) I 218
- List/explain the six reasons for the growth of Presidential power
- on Edmodo
- List/explain the six reasons for the growth of Presidential power
- I can explain reasons for the growth of Presidential power
Wednesday, June 3
President's Executive Powers I 223 (405)
- Questions on Edmodo
Thursday, June 4
- The President's diplomatic and military powers p.412
- -List, explain, and describe:
- -The four types of diplomatic powers
- -The three types of power the Commander in Chief has
- -Explain how the war powers resolution works
- **I can describe the President's diplomatic and military powers
Friday, June 5
- 14-4 Discuss President's legislative and judicial powers
Describe:
-The President's checks on the Legislative branch:
-Recommending legislation
-Veto power
-Signing statements
-Line-item veto
-Other legislative powers
-The President's Judicial powers
-Define each - Presidential Powers videos (no assignment, just for review/information)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS6BLJuHvY8
- http://www.history.com/topics/louisiana-purchase/videos/thomas-jefferson-expands-presidential-power
- http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/american-revolution-history/videos/bet-you-didnt-know-founding-fathers
- http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/presidents-day/videos/presidential-fun-facts
- https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=fun+facts+about+presidents&&view=detail&mid=D3FBEE0D12B2180514BFD3FBEE0D12B2180514BF&&FORM=VDRVRV
- **I can describe the President's powers.
- I can describe the President's legislative and judicial powers.
*3.1.2
Week 7 (5/25-5/29)
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Week 6
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Monday, May 18
- Presidential roles (info found in 13-1)
- Create a Pic Collage, Haiku Deck, Google Slides (your choice) that illustrates each of the eight presidential roles
- - Find a picture to show the President carrying out each role
- - Role title and a brief description should be included with each
**I can describe the various roles of the President.
*3.1.2
- Create a Pic Collage, Haiku Deck, Google Slides (your choice) that illustrates each of the eight presidential roles
- 13-2- Presidential succession and the Presidency (graphic organizer I - 188) p.370
Wednesday, May 20-Thursday, May 21
- Presidential selection (13-3)
*3.1.2
Friday, May 22
- Presidential nominations p.377 (13-4)
- Guided Reading 13-4 (Edmodo)
- I can explain how Presidents are nominated
Week 5
CHECK-IN- forms.gle/wHB2WLmn5iUQaXn99
*Last week (officially!) for seniors.
Monday, May 11
- 12-4
- Read
- Answer Guided Questions
- I can explain the procedural differences between the House and the Senate
Tuesday, May 12
- Videos (Watch)- The 1st is a great review. The 2nd is an amusing one you may remember (though not inaccurate).
- Crash Course Government "How a Bill Becomes a Law- House and Senate- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66f4-NKEYz4&t=119s
- Schoolhouse Rock "I'm Just a Bill"- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFroMQlKiag
- Test Review for Chapters 10-12
- I can describe how the Legislative branch functions. *3.1.1
- 13-1
- Complete section review questions I 186 # 2 - 6
- I can describe the roles of the President
- *3.1.2
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Week 4
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Monday, May 4
- 11-4
- Read
- Create Guide
- Instructions on Edmodo
- I can explain the 5 non-legislative powers of Congress*3.1.1
- DBA- Strict and Liberal Construction of the Constitution *iBook- 145, Page 327
- Read/Questions
Wednesday, May 6
- 12-1
- Read and complete questions (on Edmodo)
- I can describe what happens during opening day in Congress
Thursday, May 7
- 12-2- Committees in Congress (How do committees help Congress do its work?)
- Reading and questions
- Complete graphic organizer (p.338 I - 156 )
- I can explain how standing committees operate in Congress
Friday, May 8
- 12-3
- Read
- Complete guided reading questions
- I can discuss how a bill moves through Congress, the House vs. Senate
Monday, April 27
- Document based assessment: How members of Congress cast their votes (p.293) I - 111
- -Read, discuss, respond to questions
- Expressed Powers of Congress 11-1 and 11-2
- Assignment on Edmodo (Booklet or Google Slides)
**I can describe the powers delegated to Congress
Thursday, April 30
- Implied Powers of Congress I 130/312
- Section 11-3
- Complete graphic organizer
- Use the one on 312/I 130 for format
- Section 11-3
- I can explain how implied powers are different from and related to the expressed powers
- *3.2.2
Citizenship Quiz (on Edmodo)
- I can pass a Citizenship Test.
- *3.2.1
Week 2
Monday, April 20
- Check over the test review for chapters 5-7 (week 1 task)
- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cI5V6kWD7uIe7e0CJOxhAl9cS6A8KBvMpwbqcVuGfUc/edit?usp=sharing
- There is no test given.
- Read chapter 10, section; Complete section review questions p.271 # 2 - 7
- **I can describe the structure of Congress
- *3.1.1
- Read about reapportionment and gerrymandering: I 91
- *Create a concept web to detail the main points of this section
- I can create a graphic organizer to outline the concepts of reapportionment and gerrymandering.
- *3.1.1
- 10-3 Questions
- Read 10-3 and answer questions.
- I can explain the details of Senate.
- Members of Congress- 10-4
- Questions on Edmodo.
- **I can explain how the Senate is different from the house.
Friday, April 24
- Help Wanted Poster
- instructions on Edmodo
Week 1- START DATE MOVED to April 13
*Go to Edmodo for the week's assignments. All assignments are due by Sunday, April 12 at noon.
Monday, April 13
- Voter Behavior (6-4) *170/250
- Read Section
- Questions
- I can explain the factors that influence
- voter qualifications, including suffrage and civil rights.
Tuesday, April 14
- Download Book 2 to iBooks
- http://tinyurl.com/CLsocialstudies
- 7-1 The Nominating Process: iBook pg. 2 (BOOK 2)
**I can explain how the nominating methods work
*3.5.6
Wednesday, April 15
- 7-2 (Elections)
- Questions on Edmodo
- I can discuss elections.
- *3.5.6
- 7-3 (Money & Elections)
- Questions on Edmodo
- Video (Campaign Finance)
- **I can explain the effect of money on the election process.
- *3.5.6
- Test Review
- (No test- just the review)
- I can review information about elections and their process.
MP3
Week 8
Monday, March 9
- Media Monday
- Daylight Savings Time
- Edmodo- Questions
- Ted Talks- Eric Liu: "There's No Such Thing as Not Voting"
- Questions on Edmodo
- Joy of voting small group project (Friday)
- I can discuss legislation related to daylight savings.
I can discuss voting as related in the Ted Talks video
- Daylight Savings Time
- Voter Qualifications (6-2)
- Read
- Questions
- *Reading and questions in partners.
- **Share/review w/larger group
- I can explain the factors that influence voter qualifications. *3.5.3
- I can discuss voting rights and restrictions.
(Sophomore visitation)
- Khan Academy
- Practice
- Choose an area that could use practice
- Practice/review using Khan SAT practice
- Log practice on the log created last week
- Practice
- I can review/practice to improve skills.
- Voting Videos (From We The Voters)
- Watch
- Guided Questions on Edmodo
- Discuss
- Suffrage and Civil Rights (6-3) *164/244
- Review (we've gotten some info on this)
- Read portions (see Edmodo)
- Questions (on Edmodo)
- I can discuss voting rights and restrictions.
Friday, March 13 (No School- No activity) :(
- Joy of Voting
- Small group activity
- Information on Edmodo
- I can create joyful ideas for voting.
Week 7
Monday, March 2
- 5-1
- Review/questions
- SAT prep/Khan practice
- on Edmodo
- Set up log (to be submitted at later date)
- Login w/Khan
- Do assignments
- Log practice completion (on set up log)
- on Edmodo
- I can describe the main functions of a political party.
- I can prepare for SAT tests using Khan Academy
- Explore the major parties
- With 2-3 group members, go to the websites of each (links on Edmodo), explore the issues/platforms.
- Write some notes on which issues you noted and what you discovered
- Be ready to share with the larger group
- With 2-3 group members, go to the websites of each (links on Edmodo), explore the issues/platforms.
- I can discuss political parties- what they are, what they do, and the different types.
- I can discuss minor parties, including types and how they operate in the American System.
- 3.5.1
- Minor Parties
- 5-3
- Read Section
- Complete Graphic Organizer (Guiding Question- page 137/217
- I can discuss minor parties, including types and how they operate in the American System.
- 5-3
- 3.5.1
- Minor parties (5-3)
- Review Questions
- 5 Minor Parties Video
- The Right to Vote (6-1)
- Read
- Questions (on Edmodo)
- I can discuss minor parties, including types and how they operate in the American System.
Friday, March 6
The Right to Vote (6-1)
- Read
- Questions (on Edmodo)
- I can discuss voting and voting history.
Monday, Feb. 24
- Test Ch. 1-4
- Complete test
- I can show mastery of the first 4 chapters' concepts.
- Chapter 5
- Section 1 Review
- Read
- Complete Questions
- Section 1 Review
- I can describe the main functions of a political party.
- Snow day
- Snow day
- Snow day
Wednesday, Feb. 19
- 4-2
- Review
- Quiz Retake
- Constitutional Principles
- How States are Admitted
- Assignment on Edmodo
- I can review and discuss current events.
- I can explain the Nation's obligations to the states.
- I can explain the process that a new state must go through in order to be admitted into the union.
Thursday, Feb. 20
- 4-3 Interstate Relations
- Assignment on Edmodo
- Study for Ch. 1-4 Test
- Study Guide can be used on the test if completed AND will give extra points on test.
- I can discuss/explain interstate relations.
Friday, Feb. 21
- Review for Chapters 1-4 Test (Test Monday)
- Review will be available in-class on Tuesday
Monday, Feb. 24
- Test Ch. 1-4
- Complete test
- I can show mastery of the first 4 chapters' concepts.
Week 4
Monday, Feb. 10
- Media Monday- SWEAT Pledge
- Amendments Review (27 Amendments)
(Amendment Challenge Quiz on Tuesday! Get all 27 for E.C. and a SUPER sweet reward)- Review
- Quizlet practice
- https://quizlet.com/171625797/amendments-flash-cards/
- I can study the U.S. formal amendments.
I can review motivational media pieces.
- Amendment Challenge Quiz
- Get all 27 for E.C. and a SUPER sweet reward
- I can show my knowledge of the 27 Constitutional Amendments.
I can discuss legislation after reading document information.
(Early release)
- 3-3 Common Methods of Amending
- Review materials/questions
- I can discuss common methods of amending the Constitution.
- I can show my knowledge of the 27 Constitutional Amendments.
I can discuss legislation after reading document information.
Thursday, Feb. 13
- Finish 3-3/Review
- 4-1 Graphic organizer ( 94/174 ) comparing Federal/state powers
- Fill in the Venn Diagram
- Study for Constitutional Principles Quiz (6 Principles) *Friday (tomorrow)
- Optional Quiz retake at begin. of hour Friday (tomorrow)
- 27 Amendments Quiz
Friday, Feb. 14
- 6 Constitutional Principles Quiz
- 4-2 Explain the Nation's obligation to the states (4.2) 102/182
- Complete section review
- Amendments Quiz (Optional retake)
- I can list the federal and state powers, as well as those that are concurrent.
Monday, Feb. 3
- Creating the Constitution (52/132)
- Present 2 plans and 3 compromises
- Take notes on your presentation AND the other 4 groups to have a complete view of each.
- **I can describe/summarize the three main compromises that helped the Framers pass a Constitution.
- *2.1.2
- Introduce the basic principles of our Constitution ( 68/148 )
-each principle needs to be explained (in your own words) and illustrated
-each illustration should represent the concept (Use the book examples to guide you, but do NOT copy the ones in the book.) *Page 70-71/150-151
- **I can describe/summarize the three main compromises that helped the Framers pass a Constitution.
- *2.1.2
(Career Fair)
- Finish Posters from Tuesday
Thursday, Feb. 6
(Pep assembly- SOS schedule)
- Read about the formal amendment process ( 78/158 )
- -describe the four ways the constitution can be amended (see chart 79/159)
- -how many formal amendments are there (what method was used most often)
- -explain what the bill of rights is
- -How is the federalism reflected in the formal amendment process?
- Complete Constitutional principles poster (and submit)
- *I can explain the formal amendment process
- Amendments Review (27 Amendments)
(Amendment Challenge Quiz on Tuesday! Get all 27 for E.C. and a SUPER sweet reward)- Review
- Quizlet practice
- https://quizlet.com/171625797/amendments-flash-cards/
- DBA- Amendment for a Growing City (91/171)
- I can study the U.S. formal amendments.
I can discuss legislation after reading document information.
Week 2
Monday, Jan. 27
- Media Monday- Impeachment process
- Section 3- Concepts of Democracy (20/100) (Begin)
- Part 1 (on Edmodo)
- Basic Concepts
- Free Enterprise System
- Part 1 (on Edmodo)
- I can discuss current events.
- I can explain concepts of democracy and free enterprise.
- 1.2.1
- Section 3- Concepts of Democracy (20/100)
- Part 1 (on Edmodo)
- Basic Concepts
- Free Enterprise System
- Part 2 (on Edmodo)
- Duties and Responsibilities of Citizenship
- Part 1 (on Edmodo)
- I can explain concepts of democracy and free enterprise.
- 1.2.1
Wednesday, Jan. 29
Chapter 2, Sections 1 & 2
Read "Our Political Beginnings" 30/110
- List and describe the three Landmark English documents that the framers based our first government on (31/111)
- Examine the common features of the first state constitutions (41/121) -list/describe them.
*1.2.3
Thursday, Jan. 30
- Article)s of Confederation "A Firm League of Friendship?" ( 48/128 )
- -with a partner, describe weaknesses of the Articles
- -describe the effects/results of these weaknesses on the country.
- Document-Based Assessment DBA (27/107)
- Read "The Roots of Democracy" (as a class)
- Complete Questions 1-3 (found on same page)
- Read "The Roots of Democracy" (as a class)
Friday, Jan. 31
- Small group activity
- Creating the Constitution (52/132)
- compare/contrast the Virginia and New Jersey plans
- Describe the three compromises that helped to create the Constitution
**I can describe/summarize the three main compromises that helped the Framers pass a Constitution.
*2.1.2
Tuesday, Jan. 21
- Welcome
- Class Tour/Expectations/Procedures
- Weebly (This site!)
- Text- http://tinyurl.com/CLsocialstudies
- Download part 1 of text
- Edmodo- Set-up
- I can maneuver in my classroom.
- Seats charted
- Edmodo
- What is the purpose of government? *See Edmodo for instructions.
- Solo, Partner, Whole (Part 2- Purpose of Government)
- Solo, Partner, Whole (Part 2- Purpose of Government)
- What is the purpose of government? *See Edmodo for instructions.
- Edmodo/Textbook (Begin, if time)
- Government (Pages 4-9) *Read, Annotate, Create
- Note the following-
- Definition of government
- the three basic powers
- The state (definition) and the 4 origins (list and define)
- Review information and process (of above)
- I can describe the three basic powers that belong to the Federal gov't
- *1.1.3
- I can define/identify the concept of government, three basic powers of government, and the origins of states.
- Note the following-
- Government (Pages 4-9) *Read, Annotate, Create
- Pre-test
- Part 2- Purpose of Government (see Edmodo)
- Government (Pages 4-9) *(Read, Annotate,) Create
- Note the following-
- Definition of government
- the three basic powers
- The state (definition) and the 4 origins (list and define)
- Note the following-
- Review information and process (of above)
- I can describe the three basic powers that belong to the Federal gov't
- *1.1.3
- (Remember to submit your 1-1 quick reference AND annotated packet)
- Part 2- Purpose of Government (see Edmodo)
- Section 2- Forms of Government (Page 12/iBook 92)
- How governments are classified
- Geographic distribution of power
- Relationship between Executive and Legislative Branches
- Who can participate
- I can explain how governments are classified