1. Fill out 21 Questions
2. Icebreakers
a. Pivot (Share 21 Questions)
3. Course Description
4. Icebreakers
a. Ball of Questions
b. Scavenger Hunt
5. Homework
a. Supplies
b. Parent Signature
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Objective: Introduce concepts of government
1. Warm-up: Answer the Following Questions:
a. Who is the President of the United States?
b. Who is the Vice President?
c. How many states are in the U.S.A.
d. What is the pledge of allegiance?
2. Notes: Routines and Procedures � PowerPoint
3. Class Activity:
a. Intro to Government
b. Current Event
4. Homework: Supplies, Parent Signature
Friday, September 5, 2008
Standard: 12. 1 Principles of American Democracy
12.1.5 Describe the systems of separated and shared powers, the role of organized interests, checks and balances, the importance of an independent judiciary, enumerated powers, rule of law, federalism, and civilian control of the military.
Objective: Understand the purpose of Government
1. 1. Warm-up: Warm-up: in your opinion, why is government important? What are the three basic kinds of power? (pg 4), What are the purposes of government, list and explain at least 3 (pg 8-10)
2. Quiz # 1: Quiz # 1
3. Class Activity:
a. Reading Log 1.1
b. Vocabulary Example
4. Homework: Parent Letter
Monday, September 8, 2008
Standard: 12.1 Students explain the fundamental principles and moral values of American democracy as expressed in the U.S. Constitution and other essential documents of American democracy.
Objective: Understand the importance of creating a government and foundations of American democracy
1. Warm-up: Define and explain democracy (12-13), Define dictatorship, autocracy, and oligarchy (13), what is a federal government? (14)
2. Class Activity
a. Create your own government
b. Get to know your book
c. Finish Reading Logs
d. Review Current Events
3. Homework: Vocabulary, Parent Letter
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Standard: 12.1 Students explain the fundamental principles and moral values of American democracy as expressed in the U.S. Constitution and other essential documents of American democracy.
Objective: Understand the importance of creating a government and foundations of American democracy
Warm-up: List and explain the basic concepts of government. (28-29), What landmark documents have influenced the concepts of government, explain? (29-30), Read the primary source on the Magna Carta, what factors have influenced our current government. (33)
Notes: Introduction to American Government, Review Current Events
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Standard: 12.1 Students explain the fundamental principles and moral values of American democracy as expressed in the U.S. Constitution and other essential documents of American democracy.
Objective: Understand the importance of creating a government and foundations of American democracy
Warm-up: What ideas were presented in the declaration of independence? (38) What were the weakness of the articles of confederation? (44) Why was there a need for stronger government? (46-47)
Class Activity: Finish timeline
Homework: Current Events
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Standard: 12.4 Students analyze the unique roles and responsibilities of the three branches of government as established by the U.S. Constitution.
Objective: Understand the basic principles of the constitution
Warm-up: List and explain the basic principles of the constitution.
Class Activity: Draw the basic principles of constitution, Jane Schaffer reflect, which do you think is the most important aspect of the constitution and why?
Homework: Chapter Assessments:
Friday, September 12, 2008
Standard: 12.4. 2. Explain the process through which the Constitution can be amended.
Objective: How can the Constitution be amended
Warm-up: Explain the four ways to present a formal amendment (72-73) What are three freedoms protected by the Bill of Rights? (76), Of the chart on page 74-75, which event do you find the most interesting and why?
Class Activity: Constitution Worksheet
Homework: Reading Log 3.3
Monday, September 15, 2008
Standard: 12.1.6. Understand that the Bill of Rights limits the powers of the federal government and state governments.
Objective: Understand the foundations of the U.S. Constitution and Federalism
Warm-up: What was the New Jersey and Virginia Plan (51) Explain the Great Compromise. (51-52) Who are the federalist and antifederalists? (56-57)
Class Activity: Finish Constitution Worksheet
Notes: Foundations of Government (Constitution)
ESLR: Critical Thinker
Homework: Vocabulary
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Standard: Explain the process through which the Constitution can be amended.
Objective: Understand amendments
ESLR: Critical Thinking, Effective Communicators, Aware and Socially Responsible Citizens (maintained an informed world view)
Warm-up: Other than amendments, how else is the constitution changed? (79-80) What are the roles of the cabinet and the Electoral College? (80-81) Define executive agreement. (81)
Notes: Continue Foundations of Government
Class Activity: Bill of Rights
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Standard: 12.1.5. Describe the systems of separated and shared powers, the role of organized interests (Federalist Paper Number 10), checks and balances (Federalist Paper Number 51), the importance of an independent judiciary (Federalist Paper Number 78), enumerated powers, rule of law, federalism, and civilian control of the military.
Objective: Understand federalism and separation of powers
ESLR: Aware and Socially Responsible, Critical Thinker, Effective Communicator
Warm-up: What is federalism and why do we have it? (88) What are some expressed powers? (89) What are some implied powers? (90) What are some inherent powers? (91)
Class Activity: Finish Bill of Rights Activity
Homework: Current Events
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Standard: 12.2.4. Understand the obligations of civic-mindedness, including voting, being informed on civic issues, volunteering and performing public service, and serving in the military or alternative service.
Objective: Understand the role of political parties, functions of a political party
ESLR: Aware and Socially Responsible, Critical Thinker, Effective Communicator
Warm-up: What is a Political Party? (p 116) Explain and list do parties do? (117-118)
Notes: Presentations on the Bill of Rights
Homework: Chapter Assessments
Friday, September 19, 2008
Standard: 12.6. 1. Analyze the origin, development, and role of political parties, noting those occasional periods in which there was only one major party or were more than two major parties.
Objective: Understand the reasons for dominant two party system, party patterns
ESLR: Aware and Socially Responsible, Critical Thinker, Effective Communicator
Warm-up: List 4 reasons why the U.S. has a two party system. (119-122) What are the benefits of a multiparty system? (123) What are some party membership patterns? (123-124)
Class Activity: Political Debates
Homework: Reading Log 5.3
Week 3 Vocabulary
1. Political Party
2. Minor Party
3. National Convention
4. Suffrage
5. Consensus
6. Partisan
7. Precinct
8. Incumbent
9. Pluralistic Society
10. Bipartisan
Monday, September 22, 2008
CA Content Standard: 12.6 Students evaluate issues regarding campaigns for national, state, and local elective offices.
Warm-up: What are the 4 different types of minor parties? (132-133) Why are minor parties important? (134-135) What is the function of a National Convention? (138)
ESLR: ACE
Class Activity: Work on political debates
Homework: Vocabulary
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
CA Content Standard: 12.2 4. Understand the obligations of civic-mindedness, including voting, being informed on civic issues, volunteering and performing public service, and serving in the military or alternative service.
Warm-up: Analyze the political cartoon on page 145, what message is the illustrator trying to convey? (145) What are the five stages of suffrage? (149) What are the qualifications to vote set by the Constitution? (150)
ESLR: ACE
Class Activity: Finish political debates
Homework: Work on Debates
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
CA Content Standard: 12.2 4. Understand the obligations of civic-mindedness, including voting, being informed on civic issues, volunteering and performing public service, and serving in the military or alternative service.
Warm-up: What are the universal requirements to vote? (152-154) What is registration? (154-155) Explain how literacy tests and tax payments were used to disenfranchise African Americans? (156-157)
ESLR: ACE
Notes: Debates
Homework: Current Events
Thursday, September 25, 2008
CA Content Standard: 12.2 4. Understand the obligations of civic-mindedness, including voting, being informed on civic issues, volunteering and performing public service, and serving in the military or alternative service.
Warm-up: What does the 15th amendment state? (159) Define gerrymandering (159) Answer questions 1 and 2 at the bottom of page 161. (161)
ESLR: ACE
Notes: Civil Rights Movement and the Right to Vote
Homework: Chapter Assessments
Page 144 # 15, 20, 25, Page 174 # 16, 18, 20, 23,
Friday, September 26, 2008
CA Content Standard: 12.2 4. Understand the obligations of civic-mindedness, including voting, being informed on civic issues, volunteering and performing public service, and serving in the military or alternative service.
Warm-up: Answer the questions #1-4 on page 158 (158)
Quiz: Quiz # 4
ESLR: ACE
Notes: Continue Civil Rights Movement and Right to Vote
Homework: Reading Log 7.1, notebooks are due on Monday
Vocabulary Week 4
1. Gerrymandering
2. Nomination
3. Caucus
4. Primary
5. Absentee Voting
6. Ballot
7. Political Action Committees
8. Mass Media
9. Public Opinion
10. Public Agenda
Monday, September 29, 2008
Notebooks are due
CA Standard: 12.2 Students evaluate and take and defend positions on the scope and limits of rights and obligations as democratic citizens, the relationships among them, and how they are secured.
ESLR: Aware and Socially conscious citizen, Critical thinker, Effective communicator
Warm-up: What are the six sociological factors that influence voting? (169-170) Answer questions 2 and 3 on the bottom of page 173. (173)
Notes: The electoral process
Homework: Vocabulary
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Rosh Hashanah, unassigned day
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
SUB DAY
CA Standard: 12.6.3. Evaluate the roles of polls, campaign advertising, and the controversies over campaign funding.
ESLR: Critical thinker, Effective communicator
Warm-up: What is public opinion? (208) Where on the political spectrum do you lie? (209 chart) Explain the four types of mass media. (223-227)
Class Activity: Review yesterday�s class activities for quiz, review notes, Answer #1-6
(213)
Or
Class Activity: Section Assessments on page 194 #1-6, 195: 1-2, 202 #1-6
Question/Answer: 194 and 195?
Homework: Remind your parents of Back 2 School Night, Current Events
Thursday, October 1, 2008
SUB DAY
CA Standard: 12.6.3. Evaluate the roles of polls, campaign advertising, and the controversies over campaign funding.
ESLR: Critical thinker, Effective communicator
Warm-up: What is public opinion? (208) Where on the political spectrum do you lie? (209 chart) Explain the four types of mass media. (223-227)
Class Activity: Review yesterday�s class activities for quiz, review notes, Answer #1-6
(213)
Or
Class Activity: Section Assessments on page 194 #1-6, 195: 1-2, 202 #1-6
Homework: Remind you parents to go to Back 2 School Night, Study for your quiz,
Chapter Assessments: Chapter 6 (174-175) # 29, 35, 36 Chapter 7 (204-205) # 11, 12, 15, 18, 21, 22, 30, 31
Friday, October 2, 2008
Warm-up: How are media and politics tied? (228-229) What are some limits on media? (229-230)
Quiz: Quiz # 5
Homework: Reading Log 9.1, Study for Midterm
Vocabulary Week 5
1. Soft Money
2. Hard Money
3. Interest Group
4. Labor Union
5. Lobbying
6. Public Policy
7. Propaganda
8. Grass Roots
9. Open Primary
10. Closed Primary
Monday, October 6, 2008
CA Standard: 12.2.2 Explain how civil society makes it possible for people, individually or in association with others, to bring their influence to bear on government in ways other than voting and elections.
ESLR: ACE
Block 1
Warm-up: Answer the question on the political cartoon on page 240. List and explain interest groups based on economic interest. (243-245) What other types of interest groups are there? (246-247)
Class Activity: Mass Media Project, Create a pamphlet
Block 4
Warm-up: Review for Midterm
Class Activity: Midterm
Homework: Vocabulary, Study for Midterm
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
CA Standard: 12.2.2 Explain how civil society makes it possible for people, individually or in association with others, to bring their influence to bear on government in ways other than voting and elections.
ESLR: ACE
Block 1
Warm-up: Review for Midterm
Class Activity: Midterm
Block 4
Warm-up: Answer the question on the political cartoon on page 240. What are the different types of interest groups? (243-247)
Class Activity: Mass Media Project, Create a pamphlet on Interest Groups
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Warm-up: List some reasons why interest groups reach out to the public. (249) What is propaganda? (249-250) What are different methods in which interest groups influence parties and elections? (250-251)
Class Activity: Finish Pamphlet and Presentations
Notes: Presentations
Homework: Current Events, Chapter Assessments, Study for Quiz
Chapter Assessments: Page 256: # 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 19, 21, 22
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Holiday
Friday, October 10, 2008
CA Standard: 12.4.4. Discuss Article II of the Constitution as it relates to the executive branch, including eligibility for office and length of term, election to and removal from office, the oath of office, and the enumerated executive powers.
ESLR: Critical Thinker, Aware and Socially Conscious Citizen
Warm-up: Explain and describe the different roles if the president. (354-355) What are the formal qualifications to become president? (356) What are the benefits and pay of the president? (358)
Quiz: Quiz # 6
Class Activity Introduction to Presidential Campaign Project
Homework: Reading Log 13.2, Presidential Campaigns
Week 6 Vocabulary
1. Chief of State
2. Presidential Succession
3. Electoral College
4. Keynote Address
5. Executive Article
6. Bureaucracy
7. Executive Office of the President
8. Fiscal Year
9. Oath of Office
10. Propaganda
11. Administration
Monday, October 13, 2008
CA Standard: 12.4.1. Discuss Article I of the Constitution as it relates to the legislative branch, including eligibility for office and lengths of terms of representatives and senators; election to office; the roles of the House and Senate in impeachment proceedings; the role of the vice president; the enumerated legislative powers; and the process by which a bill becomes a law.
Warm-up: Answer Questions 1-3 on page (364), According to the chart on page 366, how was the VP chosen? (366)
ESLR: Aware and Socially Conscious Citizen, Critical Thinker, Effective Communicator
Class Activity: Campaign Commercials
Homework: Vocabulary, Storyboard
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
CA Standard: 12.6.6. Analyze trends in voter turnout; the causes and effects of reapportionment and redistricting, with special attention to spatial districting and the rights of minorities; and the function of the Electoral College.
ESLR: Aware and Socially Conscious Citizen, Critical Thinker, Effective Communicator
Warm-up: What were the original provisions for the Electoral College? (265-366) What is the 12th amendment? (367) after voting happens, how are Electoral College votes counted and what happens when a person does not win the majority? (378-379)
Notes: The Electoral College, Skit, Work on Essay
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
CA Standard: 12.6.6. Analyze trends in voter turnout; the causes and effects of reapportionment and redistricting, with special attention to spatial districting and the rights of minorities; and the function of the Electoral College.
ESLR: Aware and Socially Conscious Citizen, Critical Thinker, Effective Communicator
Warm-up: Explain the flaws in the Electoral College (379-382) What are some of the proposed reforms? (382-384)
Class Activity: Presidential Campaign Commercial
Homework: Current Events, Bring your parents to Parent Conference, Work on project
Thursday, October 16, 2008
CA Standard: 12.4.4. Discuss Article II of the Constitution as it relates to the executive branch, including eligibility for office and length of term, election to and removal from office, the oath of office, and the enumerated executive powers.
ESLR: Aware and Socially Conscious Citizen, Critical Thinker, Effective Communicator
Warm-up: Explain why presidential power has grown. (391-392) What is the oath of office? (393-394) Explain the ordinance, appointment, and removal powers of the president. (394-395)
Homework: Presidential Campaign Commercial
Homework: Study for Quiz, NO Chapter Assessments this week, Remind Parents of Parent Conference, Finish Project (Essay and CD)
Friday, October 17, 2008
CA Standard: 12.4.4. Discuss Article II of the Constitution as it relates to the executive branch, including eligibility for office and length of term, election to and removal from office, the oath of office, and the enumerated executive powers.
ESLR: Aware and Socially Conscious Citizen, Critical Thinker, Effective Communicator
Warm-up: Answer Question 1-2 on page 398 (398) What is the power of recognition (399-401), Look at the pictures on page 401, answer the questions below. (401)
Quiz: Quiz # 7
Homework: Reading Log 14.4
Vocabulary
1. Speaker of the House
2. President of the Senate
3. President Pro Tempore
4. Veto
5. Cloture
6. Rider
7. Bill
8. Floor Leader
9. Whip
10. Filibuster
11. Subcommittees
Monday, October 20, 2008
CA Content Standard: 12.4.4. Discuss Article II of the Constitution as it relates to the executive branch, including eligibility for office and length of term, election to and removal from office, the oath of office, and the enumerated executive powers.
ESLR: Aware and Socially Conscious Citizen, Critical Thinker,
Warm-up: What are some of the president�s legislative powers? (405-406) What are some reasons for a bicameral congress? (262-263) What are the terms of congress (264) What are the sessions and special sessions for congress? (264-265)
Notes: Members of Congress
Class Activity: WANT AD for members of Congress (272-273) � Informal and Formal Qualifications
Homework: Vocabulary
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
CA Standard: 12.4.1. Discuss Article I of the Constitution as it relates to the legislative branch, including eligibility for office and lengths of terms of representatives and senators; election to office; the roles of the House and Senate in impeachment proceedings; the role of the vice president; the enumerated legislative powers; and the process by which a bill becomes a law.
ESLR: Aware and Socially Conscious Citizen, Critical Thinker, Effective Communicator
Warm-up: What are the three powers of congress? (290) Describe the differences of a strict versus liberal construction of the constitution. (291) Highlight the expressed powers of money and commerce of your congress. (294-300)
Class Activity: Other Expressed Powers (301-304)- Draw a visual representation for each type of power
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
CA Standard: 12.4.1. Discuss Article I of the Constitution as it relates to the legislative branch, including eligibility for office and lengths of terms of representatives and senators; election to office; the roles of the House and Senate in impeachment proceedings; the role of the vice president; the enumerated legislative powers; and the process by which a bill becomes a law.
Warm-up: How does the Necessary and Proper Clause give Congress flexibility in lawmaking? (305) Explain the outcome of McCulloch V. Maryland. (307-308), Take a look at the chart on page 308, answer the question underneath. (308)
Class Activity: Powers of Congress � get into groups of 4, Create a summary for the following powers of congress in two sentences: constitutional amendments, electoral duties, impeachment, executive powers, and investigatory power. Do a round robin, and create a poster using all those powers.
Homework: Current Events
Thursday, October 23, 2008
CA Standard: 12.4.1. Discuss Article I of the Constitution as it relates to the legislative branch, including eligibility for office and lengths of terms of representatives and senators; election to office; the roles of the House and Senate in impeachment proceedings; the role of the vice president; the enumerated legislative powers; and the process by which a bill becomes a law.
ESLR: Aware and Socially Conscious Citizen, Critical Thinker, Effective Communicator
Warm-up: Explain the roles of the presiding officers in congress. (322-324) Explain the different roles of the party officers in Congress. (324-325) Answer the question under the chart on page 330. (330)
Notes: How a Bill Becomes a Law
Class Activity: How a Bill Becomes a Law
Homework: Chapter Assessments
Page 286 - # 6-10, 11, 13, 20, 23
Friday, October 24, 2008
CA Standard: 12.4.1. Discuss Article I of the Constitution as it relates to the legislative branch, including eligibility for office and lengths of terms of representatives and senators; election to office; the roles of the House and Senate in impeachment proceedings; the role of the vice president; the enumerated legislative powers; and the process by which a bill becomes a law.
Answer the question under the chart on page 345. (345) Define and explain a filibuster, cloure, and veto (342-3446)
ESLR: Aware and Socially Conscious Citizen, Critical Thinker, Effective Communicator
Quiz: Quiz # 9
Class Activity: How a Bill Becomes a Law
Homework: Reading Log 15.1
Vocabulary
12. Speaker of the House
13. President of the Senate
14. President Pro Tempore
15. Veto
16. Cloture
17. Rider
18. Bill
19. Floor Leader
20. Whip
21. Filibuster
22. Subcommittees