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!