Week 2 8.24-28

MONDAY: 

DEFINE: Federalism, Separation of Powers, Democracy, Direct Democracy, Republic, Representative Democracy, Oligarchy

Ruby Bridges Discussion Post

 

TUESDAY: (Wednesday small groups-assigned meetings required on Wednesday. Stay tuned!)) 

DEFINE: Natural rights, de facto, de jure, social contract, Federalist, Anti-Federalists, limitations of power

How is the Declaration of Independence persuasive? How did the Dec. of Ind. develop the US system of government and who did it leave out?

John Adams Clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7o5kWrbJJE

Amistad Clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rpHa7RLvc8 

System of government: 

DEFINE: bicameral, states' rights, constituent, delegates, 
VA v NJ Plan Crash Course - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCCmuftyj8A&t=5s 
We have a Constitution!

THURSDAY: Prepare for Foundations Test due by Monday 8.31 class time.

Question on your THEME (40 points) of government plus three short answer (20 points each)

FRIDAY: Begin Unit 2 Civil Liberty. Please take these two surveys for the basis of your political ideology

https://www.politicalcompass.org/

https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/quiz/political-typology/

Political Spectrum notes: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1O27GHHI9RUUCQQmQfRkkUDsQLapJGW1CKK8ZIKO4Brs/edit?usp=sharing

Week 1 8.17-21 Government

Class Board Week 1 8.17-21.20

https://flipgrid.com/a2af7c76

 Monday: 

1. Sign up for the REMIND: https://www.remind.com/join/econ-govt

2.  TODAY: Complete Assignment #1 in class and add to Student Upload.

3. By WEDNESDAY, use this article link to find your theme for government this semester. https://news.gallup.com/poll/276932/several-issues-tie-important-2020-election.aspx 

TUESDAY:

Discuss The Enlightenment: Social Contract video linked in Session #1. Answer discussion questions from the end of the video as Assignment #2 by end of the day.

WEDNESDAY: "Work It Out" Individual conversations between you and Ms. Blackmon or Ms. Tucker regarding your portfolio theme and the expectations for application in government.

THURSDAY: Assignment #3 Choose two systems of government discussed in the textbook pp. 14-19, or as discussed in our digital session today. Explain why you would or would not want to live in this type of government system.

FRIDAY: Complete Assignment #4 Small Steps Towards Democracy p. 20 in your textbook. 

Let's breathe! Check-in after week 1! 

DAY ONE  Welcome to Government!  

If we are here, we have a problem, we will send the link via REMIND.

Learning Target: We can explain the purpose and functions of government. 

Today in class Assignment #1 Functions of Government We will walk through this process in class. Do not panic!

(CLICK ON STUDENT UPLOADS TO SUBMIT RESPONSE.)

1. Go to p.9 in online text.

2. Using the chart describing the functions of government, what role does government play in your life? 

3. Provide an example of power, rule of law and popular sovereignty present in our society today.

 Watch Video: The Enlightenment: Social Contract (If the link does not work, please search YouTube with the title. Be prepared to answer the discussion questions at the end of the video.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Av6R8QfgZ48

 

 

By Wednesday 8.19.20, you should...

1. Go to this link: https://news.gallup.com/poll/276932/several-issues-tie-important-2020-election.aspx  

2. From the list of topics, choose one topic that is of most interest to you. You will use this topic for all quiz discussion posts for the entire government class. Choose wisely. This topic should be of great interest to you!

3. Submit your link using this form:

 Government Portfolio Theme Form

Day 2 

Discuss The Enlightenment: Social Contract video linked in Session #1. Answer discussion questions from the end of the video as Assignment #2 by end of the day.

Assignment #4 Foundations:  Look at the picture of Ruby Bridges. 

PART 1:  Pick ONE of the following roles and answer the question that follows.

1. You are Ruby's parent. What did you say to her on this day?

2. You are the Federal Marshall escorting Ruby. How do you describe this day to your neighbor?

3. You are 6 year old Ruby. What are you thinking?

Part 2:  How do the actions of Bridges reflect the ideals of liberty, equality and self-government?

5.11-5.12 - Turn In Assignment #1, #2, or #3 by tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. to improve your grade!

You may complete any Assignment 1, 2 OR 3 you have NOT already completed to improve your grade. Go to Google classroom for assignments.

Due Tuesday 5.12.20 by 10:00 a.m.

All senior grades must be submitted on Wednesday!

Last Chance for Grade Improvement Opportunity - Due TUES.5.12 by 10:00 a.m.!

You may complete any Assignment 1, 2 OR 3 you have NOT already completed to improve your grade. Go to Google classroom for assignments.

Due Tuesday 5.12.20 by 10:00 a.m.

5.4-5.7 Grade Improvement Opportunity #3 Due Thursday!

This Week:

 Go to the Google Classroom for your #3 Grade Improvement Opportunity Due Thurs. May 7th by Midnight!

Zoom Meetings 

Monday and Wednesday at 3:30. Use Remind Link to access.

PLEASE READ REGARDING GOVERNMENT GRADE:

For the spring 2020 government classes, you will see one grade category in Synergy StudentVue/ParentVue labeled COURSE GRADE. Using the opportunities provided through digital learning, the student may continue to submit assignments up to May 20th to improve the grade in this category. Please contact the either Coach Alverson, Ms. Blackmon or Ms. Tucker with questions.

REPOST: This notification is to inform you of the latest information released by the county regarding your child’s grade.  As noted, students have a choice to accept their grades as of March 13, 2020 as final grades for the 2019-2020 school year OR Continue to earn grades for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year to improve their grade(s).  For US Government and Honors US Government, students had not started this course before school closed and do not have a March 13^th grade.  It is very important for students to participate in the learning activities and assignments made available by their government teachers in order to earn a grade in that course.

REPOST: Please remember ALL assignments are linked on the Google Classroom. For directions to join:

Join Alverson-Blackmon-Tucker Google Classroom: a7hecee

1. Go to Google.
2. Sign in to your Google account.
3. Search for Google Classroom.
4. Choose your email address USING YOUR NAME.
5. Click on the + (plus) sign in upper right corner.
6. Select JOIN CLASS.
7. Enter class code above.
8. Click join.
9. Assignments/Notes will be shared here. Grades are coming my friends.

4.27-30 IMPORTANT WEEK - You must turn in Econ grade improvement opportunities AND assignment one or two by Thursday.

Important Week! ALL MUST ATTEND ZOOM MTG. 4.27@3:30! Focus.                                       

DUE THURSDAY 4.30.20 by 8:20 a.m.:

1. ECON Grade Improvement Opportunities 

(See Econ Blog for details: http://hillgroveeconomics.blogspot.com/)

2. GOVT Assignment 1 and/or 2 MUST be submitted for a government grade. (See below.)

Grade Improvement Opportunity #2

DIRECTIONS 
1. Use this checklist to guide you. Login to the Google Classroom and submit your work using your assigned template. 

2.  Choose your topic for Grade Improvement Opportunity #2 from the following list of options: ONE ARTICLE

1. Should all Americans have access to health care?

https://healthcare.procon.org

2. Should marijuana be legalized in GA?

https://www.thoughtco.com/pros-and-cons-legalizing-marijuana-3325521

3. Should More Gun Control Laws Be Enacted?

https://gun-control.procon.org/

4.  Should the government allow immigrants who are here illegally to become U.S. citizens?

https://immigration.procon.org/top-10-pro-con-arguments/

5. Should the government use the death penalty?

https://deathpenalty.procon.org/top-10-pro-con-arguments/

6.  Should abortion be legal or illegal?
https://abortion.procon.org/

Monday:

Wednesday:

4.20-23.20 Government Gradebook Setup /M-T-W Govt Class Expectations/ Adulting Thursdays!

Happy Thisday! We have a gradebook. 

PLEASE READ REGARDING GOVERNMENT GRADE:

For the spring 2020 government classes, you will see one grade category in Synergy StudentVue/ParentVue labeled COURSE GRADE. Using the opportunities provided through digital learning, the student may continue to submit assignments up to May 20th to improve the grade in this category. Please contact the either Coach Alverson, Ms. Blackmon or Ms. Tucker with questions.

REPOST: This notification is to inform you of the latest information released by the county regarding your child’s grade.  As noted, students have a choice to accept their grades as of March 13, 2020 as final grades for the 2019-2020 school year OR Continue to earn grades for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year to improve their grade(s).  For US Government and Honors US Government, students had not started this course before school closed and do not have a March 13^th grade.  It is very important for students to participate in the learning activities and assignments made available by their government teachers in order to earn a grade in that course.

REPOST: Please remember ALL assignments are linked on the Google Classroom. For directions to join:

Join Alverson-Blackmon-Tucker Google Classroom: a7hecee

1. Go to Google.
2. Sign in to your Google account.
3. Search for Google Classroom.
4. Choose your email address USING YOUR NAME.
5. Click on the + (plus) sign in upper right corner.
6. Select JOIN CLASS.
7. Enter class code above.
8. Click join.
9. Assignments/Notes will be shared here. Grades are coming my friends.

This week in Government:

UNIT 2 RESOURCES

UNIT 2 Real Talk Review Civic Participation

Vocab Set A https://quizlet.com/_i0mua
Unit 2 Civic Participation and Parties E?s and Vocab
Can I...?  Rights and Responsibilites
Civil Liberties and Equal Protection
Political Spectrum

Before class on on Monday, please take the following POLITICAL SPECTRUM QUIZZES:

https://www.politicalcompass.org/

http://www.people-press.org/quiz/political-typology/

You should be able to differentiate between Civil Rights v Civil Liberties by the end of class on Tuesday.

http://files.findlaw.com/pdf/civilrights/civilrights.findlaw.com_civil-rights-overview_civil-liberties.pdf

http://files.findlaw.com/pdf/civilrights/civilrights.findlaw.com_civil-rights-overview_civil-rights-vs-civil-liberties.pdf

Grade Improvement Opportunity #2
DIRECTIONS 
1. Use this checklist to guide you. 

2.  Choose your topic for Grade Improvement Opportunity #2 from the following list of options: ONE ARTICLE

1. Should all Americans have access to health care?

https://healthcare.procon.org

2. Should marijuana be legalized in GA?

https://www.thoughtco.com/pros-and-cons-legalizing-marijuana-3325521

3. Should More Gun Control Laws Be Enacted?

https://gun-control.procon.org/

4.  Should the government allow immigrants who are here illegally to become U.S. citizens?

https://immigration.procon.org/top-10-pro-con-arguments/

5. Should the government use the death penalty?

https://deathpenalty.procon.org/top-10-pro-con-arguments/

6.  Should abortion be legal or illegal?
https://abortion.procon.org/

• Go to our Google Classroom.
• Research both the Conservative and Liberal side of your chosen topic using the links above.
• Complete the template with your information for each perspective:

Grade Improvement Opportunity #2 - Political Spectrum Template to Turn In - YOU MUST:

1. Submit via Google Classroom. Click TURN IN!
2. What do I need to include on the template above?

1. MAKE SURE YOU CITE YOUR SOURCES!
2. MAKE SURE YOU LIST 3 CLAIMS FOR YOUR VIEWPOINT. PROVIDE EVIDENCE FOR YOUR VIEWPOINT AND INTERPRET YOUR VIEWPOINT -CEI!
3.   MAKE SURE YOU LIST 3 CLAIMS FOR BOTH THE LIBERAL AND CONSERVATIVE VIEWPOINTS.

"Adulting" Thursdays! We have set-up a few Zoom meetings to assist with some "adulting" tasks! More to come via Remind on Wednesday!