Week 1 8.17-21 Government

Class Board Week 1 8.17-21.20

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 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?