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Unit 1 Government Assignments

 

The first unit of study will focus on the reasons for a government, different forms of government and the development of the Constitution of the United States. We will examine some of the greatest philosophers who have developed theories on the "best" form of government and analyze the strengths and weaknesses inherent within each system. We will conclude the brief unit with an analysis of the creation of our Constitution and an examination of the document and its democratic and non-democratic components.

 

Date

In Class Activity

Homework

Mon
8/25

Government Guide to Class* �(#1), Explain CKT �(#2), Active Citizen �(#3), Political Opinion Sheet �(#4), Unit 1 Intro (#5)

HW: Prepare Binders (at least 1 1/2" thick, Complete Political Opinion Sheets(Yellow Sheets) (#4), Read Course Rules(#1)- slips are due on Wed.; Read Pgs 3-9;Download Talk Show Info (#6)

Tues
8/26

Active Citizenship info; Political Opinions; Explain Talk Show (#6)

Prepare notebooks; Complete Political Opinion Sheets (#4), Finish Reading Pgs 3-9; Read 10-18, 21; Read Course Rules(#1)/Print out Lecture: Why Govt. �(#7); If you didn't already do so Download Talk Show Info (#6) Note: Augustine and Thoreau are added to simulation (4 people per group/ See New Groups / Download appropriate Philosopher information(6A)

Wed
8/27

Surprise? Notebook check; Do Lecture: Why Govt.? (#7)

Prep for talk show, Read Pages: 25-30; Print out lecture HW: Print out Lecture Concepts of Democracy(#11)/Print out a copy of peer evaluations

Thur
8/28


Article on American Political Values (#7b); Talk Show Prep;

Finish Prep for talk show: (Remember to think about dress & placard!), Read 30-35; Print out and Bring to class Peer Evaluation(#8); Print out and bring to class Phil. Notes (#9)Fix your binders Binder Standards

Fri
8/29


Talk Show (Be Dressed) Take Notes (#9)

Read Pages 37-45; Bring Textbooks Tues!!! Complete Peer Evaluation (#8) - due Tues

Mon
9/1

LABOR DAY- NO SCHOOL!

 

Tues
9/2

Video Clip: Freedom can mean less Security (Bowling Clip)Best Government (#10)

HW: Print out Lecture Concepts of Democracy(#11) Do and turn in tomorrow questions from wksht: Baron de Montesquieu W/S (#12); Read: 46-49.Keep track of your homework by Assignment Log

Wed
9/3


Finish Up and turn in Best Govt. Sheets/ Lecture/Discussion:Concepts of Democracy/ Aspects of the Constitution (#11)
  • All students-Read Debate Procedures (#13)
  • Federalists please download and complete:Federalist Debate Packet (#14)
  • Read documents from this Federalist Site
  • Anti-Federalists download & complete Anti Federalist Debate Packet (#14)
  • * See this Fed/Anti-Fed. Debate Site
  • Take a look at this great pro-federalist site Hamilton's Views(#15)

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    Thur
    9/4


    Finish Lecture/Discussion:Concepts of Democracy/ Aspects of the Constitution (#11); review debate procedures

    		 Prep for Debate (packet (#14) by doing homework above for your side;
  • Read & Do Fed Papers and Federalist 51 W/S (#16);
  • Read pg 55-59.

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    Fri
    9/5

    Debate Federalists� versus Anti-Federalists
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  • Download Local/State Lecture (#17)
  • Take Another Political Quizto help determine your views

    • Mon
    9/8

    		 Federalism Lecture; Start California State Gov�t (#17)

    		 Do Wksht Federalism WkshtRead Chpt; Study for UNIT 1 TEST!!! Here�s the UNIT I STUDYGUIDE(#18) to help

    Tue
    9/9

    		 Finish California State Gov�t Lect.; Video

    		 STUDY FOR UNIT I TEST;
  • Here�s the UNIT I STUDYGUIDE(#18) to help

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    Wed
    9/10

    		 Download Lecture Federal Court System(#1b)
    		Study for Test

    Wed
    9/11

    		 UNIT I TEST
    		 Print out (Rough Draft) Unit 2 Guide Go to New Unit 2 Site
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