Tuesday, August 25, 2020

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
Political Spectrum notes: 

Monday, August 17, 2020

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.



Are You Ready For Tomorrow, Isolated Red Rubber Stamp On A Solid ... 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...
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:

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?