Week 2 - 4.8-12 Unit 1 Test on Tuesday; E?s Vocab Due Tues.; Project #1 Due Wednesday

UNIT 1 TEST ON WEDNESDAY!

SHORT ANSWER SENTENCE FRAMES for UNIT 1 TEST

RESOURCES THIS WEEK:

UNIT 1 RESOURCES
Unit 1 Foundation of Government Quizlet Link: https://quizlet.com/_4hpyg

Unit 1 Foundations of Government E?s/Vocab

Unit 1 Foundations of Government Notes

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

POLITICAL SPECTRUM QUIZZES:

https://www.politicalcompass.org/

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

MONDAY: Complete all E?s/Vocab Review for Unit Test and pre-write short answer to study.

Complete all E?s and Vocab 

Blackmon classes Project #1 Due Thursday 

TUESDAY:  Unit 1 Test Foundations of Government

WEDNESDAY:  

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

THURSDAY: Freedom of the Press
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

FRIDAY:Bill of Rights Mastery Quiz #1
Political Spectrum

Civil Rights v Civil Liberties:

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

Unit 2 Bill of Rights Quiz - Mastery

PROJECT #2 ( DUE MON 11.12)
DIRECTIONS 
Use this checklist to guide you. 

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:

1. Should all Americans have access to health care?

https://healthcare.procon.org

2. Should Adults Have the Right to Carry a Concealed Handgun? 

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?

https://tinyurl.com/y88fsmp5

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:

Project #2 - Political Spectrum Template to Turn In - YOU MUST:

1. Download as a Google Doc.
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.

3. Share link to this form:FORM to Link your PROJECT #

Week 1 Government 3. 25-29 Vocab Quiz Fri. Unit 1 Test 4.10

Welcome to Government!  

Remember this class has a whole & is required for graduation.

Please have your parents review the following:

Government Movie Permission Form
Syllabus and Calendar

Resources:

Foundation of Government Quizlet Link: https://quizlet.com/_4hpyg QUIZ FRIDAY!

Unit 1 Foundations of Government E?s/Vocab

Unit 1 Foundations of Government Notes
Rule of Law

Link to Government text AT HOME:

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

https://www.hmhco.com/api/external-sso/access?sp=ed&connection=GA-Cobb-00209531

LINK to GOVERNMENT TEXT AT School:

. Government

Georgia United States Government
STUDENT EDITION
/HMH

Georgia US Government

Right click icon above or copy link below

https://www.hmhco.com/api/external-sso/access?sp=ed&connection=GA-Cobb-00209531

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

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

Final Exam Quizlet Review

50 Questions - Multiple choice - Counts 20%

People and Places

https://quizlet.com/_5s52uy

Terms

https://quizlet.com/_5s4vku

Week 7 Supreme Court Project Due Monday; Supreme Court Vocab Quiz Tuesday; Unit 5 Test Friday

We have ONE week left.  Everything is going to be okay.

Final Exam Tues 12/19 (2nd) Wed 12/20 - Start studying each unit now for review.

Final Exam Review 2018

Quizlet Final Exam 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

Unit 5 Real Talk Review
Unit 5 Civil/Criminal Justice E?s and Vocab

State and Local Info:  GA Govt Sites

http://georgia.gov/

http://www.georgia.gov/00/home/0,2061,4802,00.html;jsessionid=D1C758B9D9F491158DDC6359BDEA97F2

http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/nge/Article.jsp?id=h-1379

MONDAY:  Complete Supreme Court Group Project presentations in class. Project is due today!

1. 21 Landmark Cases of the Supreme Court 

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 end of class.

TUESDAY: Supreme Court Vocab Quiz; Begin State and Local Government 

WEDNESDAY:  Continue State and Local Government

THURSDAY: Criminal Justice - Officer Wilson presentation

FRIDAY:  Unit 5 Multiple Choice Test

Week 6 NO Tests! Yippee!! Project #4 in Class on Friday; Current Events Week

Unit 4 E?s and Vocab

Unit 4 Real Talk Review
Executive Branch Vocab
Supreme Court Vocab
The President 2017 - Requirements
2017 The Cabinet and Staff ...sort of

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...

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DJgbI87K3amiuli0fEs2ngH_YvACecqDN6WT99j5XBg/edit?usp=sharing

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.html
CNN

https://www.wsbtv.com/

Facebook

Fox

The New York Times

Twitter
NPR
Google News
BuzzFeed
BBC
Yahoo
Reddit
NBC
ABC
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Apple news app
Huffington Post
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
News app
Tumblr / 

The Washington Post

Daily News:  

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/

https://www.cnn.com/cnn10

https://www.studentnewsdaily.com/

MONDAY:  

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...

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DJgbI87K3amiuli0fEs2ngH_YvACecqDN6WT99j5XBg/edit?usp=sharing

DUE: Wednesday at the end of class. 

E?s:  3-5

Vocab - all

TUESDAY:

Continue Current Events Activity from Monday

E?s:  6-10

WEDNESDAY:

Continue Current Events Activity from Monday - TURN IN. THIS COUNTS AS A QUIZ GRADE!

E?s:  11-13 

THURSDAY:  Turn in E?s/Vocab!

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

FRIDAY: 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

Week 5 Unit 3 Test Tuesday; Unit 4 Test Friday; In class Project Friday

Resources this Week:
UNIT 3 ESSAY TEST
Unit 3 E?s/Vocab
Unit 3 Vocab QUIZLET
Unit 3 Real Talk Review
House and Senate Qualifications and Membership
Congressional Membership 2018

Congressional Powers

Monday: Review for Test on Legislative Branch

Tuesday:  UNIT 3 TEST SEE ABOVE.
After test, READ and answer question 1 of the Test for Friday.
1. Explain the role of the executive by stating the 3 constitutional requirements and 2 non-constitutional qualifications for holding the office of the presidency. (10 points)

Wednesday: Begin Unit 4 Executive Branch

Unit 4 E?s and Vocab

Unit 4 Real Talk Review
Executive Branch Vocab
Supreme Court Vocab
The President 2017 - Requirements
2017 The Cabinet and Staff ...sort of


Unit 4 Test: YES This is YOUR TEST QUESTION
Unit 4 Prewrite for Short Answer

Qualifications of the President
Use the following handout to complete the "How to Become President" activity.
https://gsa-cmp-fileupload.s3.amazonaws.com/pdf6099%20%283%29.pdf?Mn9LsC_GfmXkeckbkrjkaEX8UVG6fRaZ

Turn in for a grade.
Complete E?s: 1-8 
Vocab:  Chapter 8 and 9

President Trump's Cabinet

To prepare for the test on Friday, 

refer to the following photo and doc.

Checks & Balances Leg-Exec-Supreme Court Review

Thursday: Practice UNIT 4 ESSAY Test
Begin Project #4 Due End of class tomorrow.
PROJECT Info:
1. 21 Landmark Cases (Link) - to Print: 
Hard Copy of Cases 
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 today.

Executive Cabinet and Staff; Bureaucracy
Origins of Red Tape
Executive Branch PreWrite for Test
Bush-Obama-Trump's Staff Turnover
Complete E?s: 
Vocab:  

FRIDAY:  UNIT 4 ESSAY Test
Supreme Court
Project on Supreme Court Due Today .
Judicial Branch in a Flash Go to p.3 
Activity on Page 9-10   
Complete Handout to go with reading and turn in.
Discuss Cases from Project

Project #3 Due Friday End of Class 11.16.18

PROJECT #3 DUE IN CLASS FRIDAY!
Directions:  Using your topic from Project #2 Political Spectrum, you are to write your Senator or Representative advising them how you would like them to proceed with your topic regarding future legislation. (Refer to blog posting Week #3 if you did not complete Project #2.)

You are writing a letter to your legislator explaining how you the constituent would like them to vote on your chosen issue.


Project #3 Guidelines:
1.  Go to this site and find out who your representative are based on your address.
https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials
2.  Choose the representative you would like to contact.
3.  Compose a letter on Google Docs or Word. Spell/Grammar Check BEFORE sending your letter.
4.  Use the CEI format as your template for addressing your representative.
5.  Use proper letter structure.http://www.nea.org/home/19657.htm
COPY THE BODY OF YOUR LETTER AND SEND IN AN EMAIL TO YOUR LEGISLATOR.
6.  Print your letter and SIGN!
7.  Copy the body of your letter and paste into the message section for your legislator.

8.  Turn in before you leave class.