Friday, November 1, 2019
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Week 2 10.28-11.1 Unit 1 Short Answer test on Wednesday; Project #1 Due Tues In class; Bill of Rights Mastery Quiz Friday
UNIT 1 TEST ON WEDNESDAY!
SHORT ANSWER SENTENCE FRAMES for UNIT 1 TEST
RESOURCES THIS WEEK:
UNIT 2 RESOURCES
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
Unit 2 Civic Participation and Parties E?s and Vocab
Can I...? Rights and Responsibilites
Civil Liberties and Equal Protection
Political Spectrum
POLITICAL SPECTRUM QUIZZES:
MONDAY:
Complete pre-write short answer to study.
Complete pre-write short answer to study.
Blackmon classes Project #1 Due Thursday
TUESDAY:
Complete pre-write short answer to study.
Complete Project #1 in Class
Complete pre-write short answer to study.
Complete Project #1 in Class
WEDNESDAY:
Unit 1 Test Foundations of Government
Unit 1 Test Foundations of Government
Begin Unit 2 Civic Participation
Bill of Rights - QUIZ on Friday- Fill in the Blank - NO Matching!
E?s to complete: 1
Vocab to complete: 1- 19 - MUST master 1-10
Bill of Rights - QUIZ on Friday- Fill in the Blank - NO Matching!
E?s to complete: 1
Vocab to complete: 1- 19 - MUST master 1-10
FRIDAY:
Bill of Rights Mastery Quiz #1
Political Spectrum
Bill of Rights Mastery Quiz #1
Political Spectrum
Civil Rights v Civil Liberties:
Unit 2 Bill of Rights Quiz - Mastery
1. Use the following Political Spectrum Graphic Organizer to help you with your label:
Political Spectrum Notes
2. Choose your topic for Project #2 from the following list of options:
Political Spectrum Notes
2. Choose your topic for Project #2 from the following list of options:
1. Should all Americans have access to health care?
https://gun-control.procon.org/
3. Should marijuana be legalized in GA?
https://www.thoughtco.com/pros-and-cons-legalizing-marijuana-3325521
4. Should More Gun Control Laws Be Enacted?
https://gun-control.procon.org/
5. Should Sanctuary Cities Receive Federal Funding?
https://www.procon.org/headline.php?headlineID=005333
6. Should the government fund stem cell research?
3. Go to the Cobb Virtual Library: http://www.cobbk12.org/cdl.aspx
4. Choose Hillgrove High School, Username: first.last@students.cobbk12.org PW student/lunch Synergy #
5. In the search box, type OPPOSING VIEWPOINTS.
6. Research both the Conservative and Liberal side of your chosen topic.
7. Complete the template with your information for each perspective:
1. Download as a Google Doc.
2. What do I need to include on the template above?
2. What do I need to include on the template above?
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Week 1 October 21-25 Quiz on Friday.
Welcome to Government!
Remember this class has a whole & is required for graduation.
Please have your parents review the following:
Resources:
Foundation of Government Quizlet Link: https://quizlet.com/_4hpyg QUIZ FRIDAY!
Students Click on the link below WHEN PROMPTED TO LOGIN USE:
SCH\STUDENT ID NUMBER and the SAME COMPUTER PASSWORD AT SCHOOL or
use Office 365 credentials
LINK to GOVERNMENT TEXT AT School:
. Government
Georgia United States Government
STUDENT EDITION
/HMH
STUDENT EDITION
/HMH
Right click icon above or copy link below
Online Text Types of Govt System: https://schoolwires.henry.k12.ga.us/cms/lib08/GA01000549/Centricity/Domain/4806/ch01.pdf
Origins of Government Chapter 2:
https://schoolwires.henry.k12.ga.us/cms/lib08/GA01000549/Centricity/Domain/4806/ch02.pdf
SHORT ANSWER SENTENCE FRAMES for UNIT 1 TEST THIS IS YOUR TEST!
MONDAY: Welcome to Government!
Vocab 1-22
E?s: 1-4
Definition Walk in hallway
What is the purpose of government?
How did the Enlightenment create our system of government?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Av6R8QfgZ48
Definition Walk in hallway
What is the purpose of government?
How did the Enlightenment create our system of government?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Av6R8QfgZ48
TUESDAY:Government systems
E?s: 4-5
Vocab:11-23
Short Answer Sentence Frame on Dec. of Independence
Writing of Declaration of Independence
https://infogram.com/Six-basic-principles-of-the-american-government

WEDNESDAY:
Declaration of Independence/Development of the US system of government
Amistad Clip
E?s: 6-12
Vocab: 4-8; 24-31
IN LAB GO HERE for Info:
Origins of Government Chapter 2:
https://schoolwires.henry.k12.ga.us/cms/lib08/GA01000549/Centricity/Domain/4806/ch02.pdf
THURSDAY:
VA v NJ Plan Crash Course - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kETpA7axafk
We have a Constitution!
E?s: 12-13
Vocab: 32-42
FRIDAY:
Mini Test #1 STRAIGHT from Quizlet. See link above.
USE THIS LINK IN LAB:
Chapter 3 THE CONSTITUTION
E?s: 4-5
Vocab:11-23
Short Answer Sentence Frame on Dec. of Independence
Writing of Declaration of Independence
https://infogram.com/Six-basic-principles-of-the-american-government

WEDNESDAY:
Declaration of Independence/Development of the US system of government
Amistad Clip
E?s: 6-12
Vocab: 4-8; 24-31
IN LAB GO HERE for Info:
Origins of Government Chapter 2:
https://schoolwires.henry.k12.ga.us/cms/lib08/GA01000549/Centricity/Domain/4806/ch02.pdf
THURSDAY:
VA v NJ Plan Crash Course - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kETpA7axafk
We have a Constitution!
E?s: 12-13
Vocab: 32-42
FRIDAY:
Mini Test #1 STRAIGHT from Quizlet. See link above.
USE THIS LINK IN LAB:
Chapter 3 THE CONSTITUTION
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Week 7 FINALS Week! Unit 5 Test on TUES/E?s Vocab due TUES; FINAL THURSDAY!
We have ONE week left. Everything is going to be okay.
Final Exam Tues 5/16 - Start studying each unit now for review.
Resources This Week:
Supreme Court Vocab
Criminal and Civil Justice - Notes
State and Local Government - Notes
Unit 5 Vocab in One Set - Both Criminal/Civil Justice and State and Local Government
State and Local Info: GA Govt Sites
MONDAY: Complete E?s Vocab for Unit 5
TUESDAY: UNIT 5 TEST
WEDNESDAY: FINAL EXAM REVIEW
THURSDAY: FINAL
FRIDAY: ENJOY YOUR AFTERNOON!
Monday, May 6, 2019
50 Questions - Multiple choice - Counts 20%
People and Places
Terms
Resources This Week:
Supreme Court Vocab
Criminal and Civil Justice - Notes
State and Local Government - Notes
Unit 5 Vocab in One Set - Both Criminal/Civil Justice and State and Local Government
MONDAY: Discuss and complete Project #4
Turn in Unit 4 E?s/Vocab if you did not do so Friday.
Begin Project #4 Supreme Court Cases Due End of class tomorrow.
PROJECT Info:
1. 21 Landmark Cases (Link) - to Print:
Hard Copy of Cases - If you need to print
2. Draw a number.
3. Find your partner.
4. Read and research your case based on the number you chose corresponding to the case linked in #1.
5. EACH person is to complete their own summary.
6. Complete summary using your phones/computers in the room.
7. Turn in FRIDAY end of class
1. 21 Landmark Cases (Link) - to Print:
Hard Copy of Cases - If you need to print
2. Draw a number.
3. Find your partner.
4. Read and research your case based on the number you chose corresponding to the case linked in #1.
5. EACH person is to complete their own summary.
6. Complete summary using your phones/computers in the room.
7. Turn in FRIDAY end of class
Supreme Court
Project on Supreme Court Due Today.
Judicial Branch in a Flash Go to p.3
Activity on Page 9-10
Discuss Cases from Project
Project on Supreme Court Due Today.
Judicial Branch in a Flash Go to p.3
Activity on Page 9-10
Discuss Cases from Project
TUESDAY:
Currrent Events - Click on the form below if you need another copy. THIS COUNTS AS A QUIZ GRADE! USE THE FORM LINKED BELOW TO COMPLETE YOUR CURRENT EVENTS ACTIVITY...
For you Current Events Quiz please choose from the following sites: source:https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/286879/millennials-and-teens-top-20-news-sources.htmlCurrrent Events - Click on the form below if you need another copy. THIS COUNTS AS A QUIZ GRADE! USE THE FORM LINKED BELOW TO COMPLETE YOUR CURRENT EVENTS ACTIVITY...
CNN
NPR
Google News
BuzzFeed
BBC
Yahoo
NBC
ABC
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Apple news app
Huffington Post
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
News app
Tumblr /
DUE: Thursday at the end of class.
TUESDAY:
Continue Current Events Activity from Monday
Begin State and Local Politics
State and Local Info: GA Govt Sites
WEDNESDAY:
Continue Current Events Activity from Monday - TURN IN Tomorrow. THIS COUNTS AS A QUIZ GRADE!
THURSDAY: Continue State and Local Government; Current Events "Quiz Due"
FRIDAY: Review; Use Final exam links to study.
Unit 5 Multiple Choice Test on Tuesday
Unit 5 Multiple Choice Test on Tuesday
Sunday, May 5, 2019
Week 6 FINAL EXAM QUIZLET! NO Unit Test this week! Project #4 Due Tues; Current Events "Quiz" Thursday; State/Local Govt
50 Questions - Multiple choice - Counts 20%
People and Places
Terms
Resources This Week:
Supreme Court Vocab
Criminal and Civil Justice - Notes
State and Local Government - Notes
Unit 5 Vocab in One Set - Both Criminal/Civil Justice and State and Local Government
MONDAY: Discuss and complete Project #4
Turn in Unit 4 E?s/Vocab if you did not do so Friday.
Begin Project #4 Supreme Court Cases Due End of class tomorrow.
PROJECT Info:
1. 21 Landmark Cases (Link) - to Print:
Hard Copy of Cases - If you need to print
2. Draw a number.
3. Find your partner.
4. Read and research your case based on the number you chose corresponding to the case linked in #1.
5. EACH person is to complete their own summary.
6. Complete summary using your phones/computers in the room.
7. Turn in FRIDAY end of class
1. 21 Landmark Cases (Link) - to Print:
Hard Copy of Cases - If you need to print
2. Draw a number.
3. Find your partner.
4. Read and research your case based on the number you chose corresponding to the case linked in #1.
5. EACH person is to complete their own summary.
6. Complete summary using your phones/computers in the room.
7. Turn in FRIDAY end of class
Supreme Court
Project on Supreme Court Due Today.
Judicial Branch in a Flash Go to p.3
Activity on Page 9-10
Discuss Cases from Project
Project on Supreme Court Due Today.
Judicial Branch in a Flash Go to p.3
Activity on Page 9-10
Discuss Cases from Project
TUESDAY:
Currrent Events - Click on the form below if you need another copy. THIS COUNTS AS A QUIZ GRADE! USE THE FORM LINKED BELOW TO COMPLETE YOUR CURRENT EVENTS ACTIVITY...
For you Current Events Quiz please choose from the following sites: source:https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/286879/millennials-and-teens-top-20-news-sources.htmlCurrrent Events - Click on the form below if you need another copy. THIS COUNTS AS A QUIZ GRADE! USE THE FORM LINKED BELOW TO COMPLETE YOUR CURRENT EVENTS ACTIVITY...
CNN
NPR
Google News
BuzzFeed
BBC
Yahoo
NBC
ABC
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Apple news app
Huffington Post
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
News app
Tumblr /
DUE: Thursday at the end of class.
TUESDAY:
Continue Current Events Activity from Monday
Begin State and Local Politics
State and Local Info: GA Govt Sites
WEDNESDAY:
Continue Current Events Activity from Monday - TURN IN Tomorrow. THIS COUNTS AS A QUIZ GRADE!
THURSDAY: Continue State and Local Government; Current Events "Quiz Due"
FRIDAY: Review; Use Final exam links to study.
Unit 5 Multiple Choice Test on Tuesday
Unit 5 Multiple Choice Test on Tuesday
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