AP US Government & Politics/H Economics Assignments
- Instructor
- Danielle Aucoin
- Terms
- Fall 2013
- Spring 2014
- Department
- Social Studies Department
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AP EXAM!!! Good luck! Eat a good breakfast.
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AP Review: Judiciary
Eat good carbs and protein tonight. Go to bed at a reasonable hour. Don't cram - if you don't know it by now, cramming won't help.
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AP Review: President + Bureaucracy
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AP Card game!
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AP Review - Units 5-6
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For mock SCOTUS: Each attorney team needs to bring in 7 copies of their SCOTUS final brief no later than 5/15. One copy will be for opposing counsel, the other 6 are for the judges.
JUDGES - I need a docket, including the oral argument calendar (for now, just the order in which you plan to hear the cases, not the actual dates yet).
Today - for those out on Monday taking the AP Chem or Env Sci exam(s), you will have an opportunity to take the multiple choice section of practice exam 6 if you'd like - let Ms. V know (otherwise can makeup after I return). Will do makeup FRQ after I return.
Exam debrief
AP Review: Unit 3 + Congress
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AP Practice Exam 6
PER. 3 MUST ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 10:20 TO START EXAM ON TIME. PER. 4 WILL STAY JUST A FEW MINUTES INTO LUNCH TO FINISH EXAM. 60 MC (40 min.) + 1 FRQ (20 min.)
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Exam debrief
Start AP Review - Units 1-2
AP Practice Exam 6 on Monday
PER. 3 MUST ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 10:20 TO START EXAM ON TIME. PER. 4 WILL STAY JUST A FEW MINUTES INTO LUNCH TO FINISH EXAM. 60 MC (40 min.) + 1 FRQ (20 min.)
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AP Practice Exam 5!
PER. 3 MUST ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 10:20 TO START EXAM ON TIME. PER. 4 WILL STAY JUST A FEW MINUTES INTO LUNCH TO FINISH EXAM. 60 MC (40 min.) + 1 FRQ (20 min.)
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FRQ Practice
AP Practice Exam 5 tomorrow!
PER. 3 MUST ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 10:20 TO START EXAM ON TIME. PER. 4 WILL STAY JUST A FEW MINUTES INTO LUNCH TO FINISH EXAM. 60 MC (40 min.) + 1 FRQ (20 min.)
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Exam debrief
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AP Practice Exam 4!
PER. 3 MUST ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 10:20 TO START EXAM ON TIME. PER. 4 WILL STAY JUST A FEW MINUTES INTO LUNCH TO FINISH EXAM. 60 MC (40 min.) + 1 FRQ (20 min.)
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AP Review Group Unit 4 Presents
AP Practice Exam 4 on MONDAY:
PER. 3 MUST ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 10:20 TO START EXAM ON TIME. PER. 4 WILL STAY JUST A FEW MINUTES INTO LUNCH TO FINISH EXAM. 60 MC (40 min.) + 1 FRQ (20 min.)
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AP Review Groups Present: Units 5-6
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Review Groups Present: Units 2-3
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SCOTUS Briefs DUE (hard copy to Ms. Viramontes AND email to me)
Practice Exam Debrief
AP Review Group Unit 1 presents
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PER. 3 only: MUST ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 10:20 TO START EXAM ON TIME. 60 MC (40 min.) + 1 FRQ (20 min.). Those who got activity slips signed and turned in to Ms. Viramontes by Wed 4/9, meet in MPR during per 4 for Brad Sherman visit.
Per 4: Congressman Brad Sherman in the MPR. Come to class for attendance, then whole class goes to MPR.
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AP Review Group final lesson plans DUE (hard copy to Ms. Viramontes AND email to me)
Period 3 CW: West Wing
Period 4: AP Practice Exam 3
Reminder: SCOTUS Briefs (complete) due Tuesday after Spring Break (hard copy to Ms. Viramontes, email to me)
Period 3 only: MONDAY AFTER BREAK PRACTICE EXAM 3: PER. 3 MUST ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 10:20 TO START EXAM ON TIME. 60 MC (40 min.) + 1 FRQ (20 min.)
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Feedback on Sections 1-4 of Briefs. Revise as necessary.
Complete briefs with all Sections due Tuesday, April 22 (hard copy to Ms. Viramontes - email to me)
CW: FRQ Writing and Scoring Practice
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Per 3 students: Activity slips DUE if you're attending Brad Sherman visit on Monday 4/21 in the MPR during per. 4.
Exam debrief. How did you do compared to exam 1? What areas are your strengths? weaknesses?
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AP Practice Exam 2
PER. 3 MUST ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 10:20 TO START EXAM ON TIME. PER. 4 WILL STAY JUST A FEW MINUTES INTO LUNCH TO FINISH EXAM. 60 MC (40 min.) + 1 FRQ (20 min.)
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Key Constitutional Clauses QUIZ
AP Review Group work on suggested revisions - final lesson plans due by Friday, April 11 (hard copy to Ms. Viramontes AND email to me). HARD COPIES MUST HAVE MY EDITS/REVISIONS STAPLED TO THE BACK OF YOUR REVISED LESSON PLAN.
AP Review Group work on suggested revisions - final lesson plans due by Friday, April 11 (hard copy to Ms. Viramontes AND email to me). HARD COPIES MUST HAVE MY EDITS/REVISIONS STAPLED TO THE BACK OF YOUR REVISED LESSON PLAN.
Activity slips for period 3 students wishing to attend Brad Sherman visit on Monday 4/21 during per. 4. Due no later than Wed. 4/9
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SCOTUS Briefs DUE (Sections 1-4 - hard copy to Ms. Viramontes - via email to me: [email protected])
CW: West Wing
HW: Prepare for Constitutional Clauses QUIZ on Monday
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Key Legislation QUIZ
Work in attorney teams on SCOTUS Briefs - Sections 1-4 Due Friday (hard copy to Ms. Viramontes - via email to me: [email protected])
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Review Group Lesson Plans DUE (hard copy to Ms. Viramontes, email to me)
Supreme Court CASES QUIZ!
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Exam debrief. Where are you starting from? What do you need to do to get ready?
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On TUESDAY, 4/1 SCOTUS CASES QUIZ! See case list below.
AP Review Group Lesson Plans DUE.
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1st AP GOPO PRACTICE EXAM.
PER. 3 MUST ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 10:20 TO START EXAM ON TIME. PER. 4 WILL STAY JUST A FEW MINUTES INTO LUNCH TO FINISH EXAM. 60 MC (40 min.) + 1 FRQ (20 min.)
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AP Review Groups meet and work on lesson plans. Lesson plan outlines due to me (hard copy to Ms. Viramontes AND via email: [email protected]) on Tuesday, April 1.
HW: Preparation for your 1st AP GOPO PRACTICE EXAM. Tomorrow PER. 3 MUST ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 10:20 TO START EXAM ON TIME. PER. 4 WILL STAY JUST A FEW MINUTES INTO LUNCH TO FINISH EXAM. 60 MC (40 min.) + 1 FRQ (20 min.)
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AP Review Groups meet and work on lesson plans. Lesson plan outlines due to me (hard copy to Ms. Viramontes AND via email: [email protected]) on Tuesday, April 1.
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Students will have an opportunity to work on their mock SCOTUS Briefs. Sections 1-4 DUE Friday, April 4 (hard copy to Ms. Viramontes, AND via email: [email protected])
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Brad Sherman Town Hall (EC for 15 week)
2-3:30PM at Birmingham HS
Send me your "selfie" and your notes
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Unit VI Debrief
Go over Mock SCOTUS briefs (due April 21)
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Unit VI Vocabulary QUIZ
RQ7: pp. 139-144
Finish notes: Affirmative Action
MOCK SCOTUS ASSIGNMENT POSTED - DEADLINES COMING UP
REVISED AP REVIEW GROUP ASSIGNMENTS POSTED - DEADLINES COMING UP
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RQ6: pp. 134-139
Notes: Women & Civil Rights
Video: Most Influential Cases
HW: VOCABULARY QUIZ TOMORROW
READ p. 144-151 (Affirmative Action to end)
READ: Becoming a Citizen, Rights of Aliens, Rights of the Disabled (KNOW THE ADA)
CASES: pp. 149-150 Regents of UC v Bakke (1978), Grutter v Bollinger AND Gratz v Bollinger (2003), Lawrence v TX (2003), Boy Scouts of America v Dale (2000), Fisher v University of TX Austin (2012), Hollingsworth v Perry (2012), US v Windsor (2012)
LEGISLATION: DOMA, Don't Ask, Don't Tell
VOCABULARY QUIZ TOMORROW!
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10 Week EC Film Journals Due
Notes: Civil Rights Key Legislation
HW: Review Death Penalty Fact Sheet (archived on 3/13)
READ pp. 139-144 (up to Affirmative Action)
KNOW: Right to Privacy
CASES p. 142-43: Reed v Reed (1971), Griswold v CT (1965), Roe v Wade (1973), Webster v Reproductive Health Services (1989), Planned Parenthood v Casey (1992), Gonzales v Carhart (2007)
LEGISLATION: The Hyde Amendment
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RQ5: pp. 125-134
Notes: Civil Rights
Voting Rights Act
Equal Protection under the Law
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Reminder that 10 week EC Film Journals are due Monday
READ pp. 134-139 (up to Women & Equal Rights)
Legislation to know: CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 (TITLE II AND TITLE VII)
VOTING RIGHTS ACT OF 1965, esp Sect. 5 and CASE: Shelby County v. Holder, 2012
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Current Event hard copies DUE
RQ4: pp. 113-122
Notes: Due Process of Law
4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th Amendments
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Bring a copy of the AP Unit Review Guide (at least for your assigned unit) to class
READ pp. 125-134 Civil Rights
KNOW: Strict Scrutiny, de facto v de jure segregation, separate but equal (Plessy v Ferguson, 1896), and Brown v Board 1954
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RQ3: pp. 110-113
Notes: Freedom of Religion (Free Exercise & Establishment Clauses)
HW: Current Events uploaded tonight
READ: pp. 113-122 Due Process of Law
KNOW: Exclusionary Rule; 4th Amendment Search & Seizure
CASES (p.121): Gideon v Wainwright (1964), Mapp v Ohio (1961), Miranda v AZ (1966), US v Leon (1984)
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RQ2: pp. 102-110
Notes: Freedom of Speech
HW: READ pp. 110-113 Freedom of Religion (Free Exercise & Establishment Clauses)
CASES (p.114): Engel v Vitale (1962), Everson v Board..., Lee v Weisman, Lemon v Kurtzman (Lemon Test), SFSD v Doe, Zelman v Simmons-Harris, Zorauch v. Clauson
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Unit VI: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (5-15% of AP Exam)
VOCABULARY DUE
RQ1: pp. 98-102
Notes: Selective Incorporation
Unit V Debrief
HW: READ pp. 102-110 1st Amendment Freedom of Speech
KNOW the different types of speech, including what is protected speech and what is not protected.
Landmark CASES (p.109): McConnell v. FEC (2003), Miller v. CA (1973), NY Times v. Sullivan (1964), Reno v. ACLU (1997), Schenck v. US (1919), TX v. Johnson (1989), Snyder v Phelps (2010 - read about case ruling here - you'll have to copy and paste link (not hypertext): http://content.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2056613,00.html
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Unit V EXAM (30 MC + 1 FRQ)
HW: START Unit VI: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (5-15% of AP Exam)
READ pp. 98-102 Selective Incorporation
Landmark CASES: KNOW Gitlow and Palko
OPTIONAL VOCAB FOR UNIT VI DUE MONDAY
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RQ9: Ch. 21
Notes: Environmental Policy
Unit V Vocabulary QUIZ
HW: Review for Unit V EXAM tomorrow (30 MC + 1 FRQ)
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RQ8: pp. 539-557
Mock SCOTUS Briefs - if you have a tablet or laptop, please bring one for your pairing.
Notes: Defense Budget
HW: Read Ch. 21 (all), Environmental Policy
Look over sample brief for Snyder v Phelps: http://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/publishing/preview/publiced_preview_briefs_pdfs_09_10_09_751_Petitioner.authcheckdam.pdf
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RQ6 and RQ7: pp. 530-539
Lanahan Round Robin
Education Policy
Notes: Foreign Policy & Public Opinion
HW: Read pp. 539-557
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RQ6: pp. 519-526
Vocabulary DUE
Lanahan Round Robin
Notes: Education & Welfare Policy (know this)
HW: READ pp. 530-539, Foreign & Military Policy. NOTE: DUE to power outage, RQ6 and RQ7 will be held tomorrow.
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Hard copies current events DUE
RQ5: pp. 512-519
Notes: Social Welfare Policy
HW: Vocabulary due on Monday
Read pp. 519-526 for Monday
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RQ4: p. 503-510
The Fed handout due
Notes: The Budget
Taxing & Spending Policy
Ten Trillion & Counting
HW: READ pp. 512-519, Social Welfare Policy
Current Events uploaded tonight, hard copies due tomorrow
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RQ3: p. 492-497
The Federal Reserve HW DUE
CW: The Fed Today, Handout (due tomorrow)
Ten Trillion and Counting
HW: WATCH the Federal Reserve Youtube video (link on handout) and COMPLETE handout. READ Budget Handout & pp. 503-510
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RQ2: pp. 492-497
Economic Policy & Theory
HW: Reading in text, p. 500 (Green Box - "How Things Work - the Federal Reserve Board"). Respond to the following question and bring to class Tuesday:
What are the three main tools the Federal Reserve has at their disposal to implement their policies?
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Unit V: Public Policy (5-15% of AP Exam)
RQ1: Ch. 17 (all)
Policy Making Process
HW: Read pp. 492-497 Economic Policy (very important chapter!!!)
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Unit IV Debrief
HW: Read Ch. 17 (all) The Policy Making Process
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Unit IV (all) FRQs (2)
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Unit IV (ALL) MC EXAM - 50 Q
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AP money due to Mrs. Drell today in class
finish Warren, Burger, and Rehnquist handout (due by end of period)
Review Guide for Tuesday's test attached
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Originalism - Antonin Scalia
Start Warren, Burger, and Rehnquist Courts article and handout (due Friday)
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Peter Irons' "Brennan v. Rehnquist" Lanahan p. 296
Compare & Contrast their jurisprudence
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Notes: Judicial Activism vs. Judicial Restraint
HW: READ attached articles (very explanatory) "In Defense of Judicial Activism" and "Myth of Strict Constructionism"
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RQ4: pp. 456-465
Judiciary Vocab DUE (optional)
Yalof Handout DUE (required)
Notes: Power & Checks on the Judiciary
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RQ3: pp. 451-456 Getting to Court; SCOTUS in Action
Notes: Federal Attorneys; Jurisdiction of Federal Courts
Lanahan: Yalof p. 302 "Pursuit of Justices" and Handout (all due MONDAY). Use attachment "Judicial Nominations" to complete handout.
HW: Finish handout from class (see above). READ pp. 456-465 - Power of the Federal Courts; Checks on the Judiciary
Judiciary Vocabulary DUE MONDAY (optional)
STUDY GUIDE FOR UNIT EXAM ATTACHED BELOW
Extra credit film list attached
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Turn in current event hard copies
Notes: Selecting Judges
CW: READ both Brutus 15 and Federalist 78 and ANSWER QUESTIONS on Reading Guide (attached). Due at the end of the period. Be prepared to go over responses on Friday. Link to Fed 78: http://www.constitution.org/fed/federa78.htm
Look over SCOTUS cases for mock court - have partner and case choices (including petitioner or respondent) by 2/7
HW: READ pp. 451-456: Getting to Court & SCOTUS in Action
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RQ2: pp. 446-451
Notes: Structure & Jurisdiction
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RQ1: pp. 438-445
Notes: the Development of the Federal Courts
HW: READ pp. 446-451 - Structure & Jurisdiction.
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RQ3: pp. 427-435
Vocabulary cards DUE
Notes: Controlling & Reforming the Bureaucracy
HW: Start the Judiciary, Ch. 16. READ pp. 438-445: The Development of the Federal Courts
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Lanahan: Wilson's "Bureaucracy" p. 274
HW: READ pp. 427-435. Bureaucracy Vocabulary due Monday.
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Current Event hard copies DUE
RQ2: pp. 415-427
Notes: Growth of the Bureaucracy
Influences on Bureaucratic Behavior
Lanahan Heclo's "A Government of Strangers" p. 249
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Ch. 15: The Bureaucracy
RQ1: Distinctiveness of the American Bureaucracy, pp. 410-415
Notes: Structure of the Bureaucracy
HW: Current Events upload tonight. READ pp. 415-427 (Recruitment & Retention up to Congressional Oversight)
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QUIZ (Vocab) + 1 FRQ (President + Congress)
HW: WATCH: SOTU 6PM - all channels. Fill out SOTU Bingo! On the back of your Bingo card, fill out notes for both the president's domestic policy and foreign policy agendas. For extra credit, tune in to the official GOP response speech immediately following the SOTU.
READ attached article on the Bureaucracy (this handout will be your ULTIMATE GUIDE to understanding the Bureaucracy). Also, review EOP/WH Staff from Ch. 14 pp. 383-387). READ Distinctiveness of the American Bureaucracy, pp. 410-415
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DUE: Restraining the Imperial President
Cronin's "Paradoxes of the American President" p. 212 (Lanahan)
HW: Tomorrow - President Vocabulary Quiz AND FRQ (Congress + Presidency)
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RQ8: pp. 401-407 Presidential Transition
Notes
HW: READ attached article: "Restraining the Imperial President" (bring Monday) and have the following question answered: In what ways did Congress act to limit presidential powers after Watergate? Be specific and plentiful in your response. This is an important topic.
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Current Event hard copies DUE
RQ7: pp. 397-400 The President's Program
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HW: READ pp. 401-407 - Presidential Transition
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RQ6: pp. 394-397 The Power to Say No
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Lanahan Schlesinger article "Imperial Presidency" p. 205
HW: READ pp. 397-400 - The President's Program
CURRENT EVENTS upload tonight, hard copies tomorrow
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Presidency Vocab DUE
RQ5: pp. 390-394 The Power to Persuade
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Lanahan Neustaedt article "Presidential Power and the Modern President" p. 199
HW: READ pp. 394-397 - The Power to Say No
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RQ4: Presidential Appointments & Character
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HW: READ pp. 390-394 The Power to Persuade. VOCABULARY CARDS due Tuesday.
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Current Events DUE
RQ3: Powers of the President & the EOP
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Lanahan: Patterson, "The WH Staff-Chief of Staff" p. 239
HW: READ pp. 385-389, Presidential Appts & Character
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RQ2: Evolution of the Presidency, Electoral College
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"Hail to the Chiefs" debrief
HW: READ pp. 379-385; pay particular attention to and take good notes on "Office of the President/Executive Office of the President (EOP)"
CURRENT EVENTS UPLOAD TONIGHT, HARD COPIES DUE TOMORROW
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RQ1: pp. 368-372
Lecture notes: President v Prime Minister, Divided Government
HW: READ pp. 372-379 Evolution of the Presidency; Electoral College (link: http://archives.gov/federal-register/electoral-college/index.html)
READ Daniel Stone's "Hail to the Chiefs" (link: http://www.newsweek.com/presidency-too-big-job-70121
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Congress for Dummies 2 DUE
Unit IV: (continued) THE PRESIDENCY
Fall Review
Notes: Constitutional & Non-Constitutional Roles of the Presidency
HW: READ pp. 368-372 (up to evolution...)
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Shortened day (2PM)
Grades due
Grades due
Congress for Dummies 2 (due January 13)
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Finals period 3: Holiday Song Video Presentations
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Finals period 4: Holiday Song Video Presentations
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Final day to pass bills!
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Final Exam debrief
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Final Exam (Units 1-3 + Congress)
Senior Skate Night: Disney theme! 6-8:30PM
Senior Skate Night: Disney theme! 6-8:30PM
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Final Exam FRQs (2)
1 on Congress + 1 from units 1-3
HW: Prepare for MC Final Exam (Units 1-3 + Congress)
1 on Congress + 1 from units 1-3
HW: Prepare for MC Final Exam (Units 1-3 + Congress)
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Units I-III + Congress Vocabulary QUIZ
Senate debate
HW: Study for Final FRQs (2) tomorrow
1 on Congress + 1 from units 1-3
Senate debate
HW: Study for Final FRQs (2) tomorrow
1 on Congress + 1 from units 1-3
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Senate floor debate
Congress I DUE
Congress I DUE
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The Senate! Party caucuses in prep for floor debate
go over procedural rules - the filibuster, cloture (3/5), holds, UCA's
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Current Events due
Senate Committee work in preparation for floor debate
Senate Committee work in preparation for floor debate
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Last day for floor debate
Switch to Senate - new party caucuses, new leadership voting
HW: Current events uploaded; hard copies tomorrow
HW: Current events uploaded; hard copies tomorrow
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PDD
HOR Floor debate
HOR Floor debate
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Party Caucus in preparation for floor debate
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Committee Work (HOR)
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Current Event hard copies DUE
Committee Work
Committee Work
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Starobin (p. 180) and Ellwood/Patashnik (p. 183) Congressional Pork
continue your list of arguments in favor of and against pork
HW: Current Events uploaded; hard copies tomorrow
continue your list of arguments in favor of and against pork
HW: Current Events uploaded; hard copies tomorrow
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PDD
Vocab cards DUE
Lanahan p. 147-150 Mayhew "What do Congressmen do to Achieve Reelection?"
p. 188-195 Price (skim) "The Congressional Experience"
Questions to consider:
What should responsible legislators do?
What happens when politicians run against Congress?
HW: READ Daniel Stone's "The Hypocrites" and Brian Reidl's article on Congressional pork
What are the arguments for and against pork?
Vocab cards DUE
Lanahan p. 147-150 Mayhew "What do Congressmen do to Achieve Reelection?"
p. 188-195 Price (skim) "The Congressional Experience"
Questions to consider:
What should responsible legislators do?
What happens when politicians run against Congress?
HW: READ Daniel Stone's "The Hypocrites" and Brian Reidl's article on Congressional pork
What are the arguments for and against pork?
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RQ7: pp. 358-365, Influences on Congress
Notes
HW: Vocab cards due tomorrow
Notes
HW: Vocab cards due tomorrow
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RQ6: pp. 347-358
Compare Brady/Volden "Why Can't Congress Get More Done?" with Barbara Sinclair's "60 Vote Senate" (Lanahan p. 162)
Write a brief description for the list of reasons why Congress is sometimes not able to accomplish much.
HW: READ pp. 358-365, Influences on Congress
Compare Brady/Volden "Why Can't Congress Get More Done?" with Barbara Sinclair's "60 Vote Senate" (Lanahan p. 162)
Write a brief description for the list of reasons why Congress is sometimes not able to accomplish much.
HW: READ pp. 358-365, Influences on Congress
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Current Events (hard copies) due
RQ5: pp. 347-358, How a Bill Becomes a Law
Notes: A Bill's Journey
School House Rock
HW: Make sure you have Brady/Volden article read and have both article and notes in class Friday
RQ5: pp. 347-358, How a Bill Becomes a Law
Notes: A Bill's Journey
School House Rock
HW: Make sure you have Brady/Volden article read and have both article and notes in class Friday
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RQ4: pp. 341-345 - Congressional Committees
Notes: Congressional Staff & Offices
HW: READ pp. 347-358, How a Bill Becomes a Law (VERY IMPORTANT)
Current Events uploaded tonight; hard copies tomorrow
HW: READ pp. 347-358, How a Bill Becomes a Law (VERY IMPORTANT)
Current Events uploaded tonight; hard copies tomorrow
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RQ3: Leadership
Committees at work
HW: READ pp. 345-347, Congressional Staff & Offices AND take notes on attached article (Brady/Volden) - you will need in class Friday
Committees at work
HW: READ pp. 345-347, Congressional Staff & Offices AND take notes on attached article (Brady/Volden) - you will need in class Friday
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RQ3: pp. 334-341, Parties & Caucuses
Notes
Wesberry v Sanders, Baker v Carr
HW: READ pp. 341-345 - Congressional Committees (for Tuesday)
Friday, 11/08: School Spirit Day-Homecoming Pep Rally, Big Gym
Notes
Wesberry v Sanders, Baker v Carr
HW: READ pp. 341-345 - Congressional Committees (for Tuesday)
Friday, 11/08: School Spirit Day-Homecoming Pep Rally, Big Gym
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Current Events (hard copies due)
Representation & Ideology
HW: READ pp. 334-341, Parties & Caucuses
Hogwart's Houses (Class Level Games)
-Class of 2014=Blue
Friday, 11/08: School Spirit Day-Homecoming Pep Rally, Big Gym
Representation & Ideology
HW: READ pp. 334-341, Parties & Caucuses
Hogwart's Houses (Class Level Games)
-Class of 2014=Blue
Friday, 11/08: School Spirit Day-Homecoming Pep Rally, Big Gym
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BILLS DUE
RQ2: pp. 325-330 Overview of Congress Lecture notes HW: READ pp. 330-334, Representation and Ideology Current Events uploaded tonight, hard copies tomorrow Far, Far Galaxy Thursday, 11/07: Hogwart's Houses (Class Level Games) -Class of 2014=Blue
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BILLS DUE WEDNESDAY website: http://kids.clerk.house.gov/grade-school/lesson.html?intID=17
Burke due
RQ1: pp. 317-325 Evolution of Congress Notes
HW: READ pp. 325-330 - Overview of Congress
Clone Wars Wednesday, 11/06: Far, Far Galaxy
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Inside Congress HW: READ pp. 317-325 Evolution of Congress Burke speech - summarize the points he makes in the speech about the responsibilities of a representative to his constituents Proposed bills due WEDNESDAY! Monday, 11/04: Back From the Dead Tuesday, 11/05: Clone Wars (Twin Day)
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Unit IV: Institutions (45% of exam)
Congress
overview: Congress for Dummies
Holiday Final Exam Project
Mock Congress
Congress
overview: Congress for Dummies
Holiday Final Exam Project
Mock Congress
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Unit exam debrief
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Unit 3 EXAM (30 MC + 1 FRQ)
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Presentations
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Interest Group projects due
Unit 3 Vocabulary Quiz
Unit Review
Unit 3 Vocabulary Quiz
Unit Review
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Current Event hard copies due
RQ10: p. 298-302
Structure and Rules of the Media
HW: Read pp. 303-313, Media Bias
RQ10: p. 298-302
Structure and Rules of the Media
HW: Read pp. 303-313, Media Bias
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RQ9: p. 292-298
Journalism in American Political History
HW: Read pp. 298-302, Structure and Rules of the Media
Current Events uploaded tonight
Journalism in American Political History
HW: Read pp. 298-302, Structure and Rules of the Media
Current Events uploaded tonight
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Getty trip
Meet at flagpole immediately following period 1. Please leave large bags/backpacks in your lockers. We will be back at school for period 6. Remember your lunches. :)
HW: Read pp. 292-298, Ch. 12: The Media (up to Structure...)
Meet at flagpole immediately following period 1. Please leave large bags/backpacks in your lockers. We will be back at school for period 6. Remember your lunches. :)
HW: Read pp. 292-298, Ch. 12: The Media (up to Structure...)
Due:
Assignment
RQ8: p. 282-289
Activities of Interest Groups
Getty trip tomorrow!
Activities of Interest Groups
Getty trip tomorrow!
Due:
Assignment
RQ7: p. 276-282
Funds for Interest Groups
Friday, 10/18: Hip-hop
HW: Read p. 282-289, Money & PACs, the Revolving Door, Regulations
Funds for Interest Groups
Friday, 10/18: Hip-hop
HW: Read p. 282-289, Money & PACs, the Revolving Door, Regulations
Due:
Assignment
Current Events (hard copies) due
RQ6: pp. 268-276
(Per 4: Shake Drill)
Types of Interest Groups
Thursday, 10/17: Rock 'n' Roll
HW: Read pp. 276-282 (up to Money and PACs)
RQ6: pp. 268-276
(Per 4: Shake Drill)
Types of Interest Groups
Thursday, 10/17: Rock 'n' Roll
HW: Read pp. 276-282 (up to Money and PACs)
Due:
Assignment
Go over Lobbyist HW
Wednesday, 10/16: Lullaby (Pajamas, day of Senior Movie Morning)
HW: Current Events uploaded tonight (hard copies Thursday)
Read pp. 268-276 (up to Funds...)
Wednesday, 10/16: Lullaby (Pajamas, day of Senior Movie Morning)
HW: Current Events uploaded tonight (hard copies Thursday)
Read pp. 268-276 (up to Funds...)
Due:
Assignment
RQ5: pp. 265-268
Growth of Interest Groups
Tuesday, 10/15: Kidz Bop (Kid Day)
HW: Complete article questions (attached) and bring responses to class.
Growth of Interest Groups
Tuesday, 10/15: Kidz Bop (Kid Day)
HW: Complete article questions (attached) and bring responses to class.
Due:
Assignment
RQ4: pp. 217-229
The Two-Party System, Minor Parties
FINALIZE INTEREST GROUP PROJECT TEAMS AND IG CHOICES
HW: Read posted articles & answer attached questions
“Primary Colors” Questions
1. What are the 3 changes the McGovern-Fraser Commission enacted for the Democratic primaries?
2. How did the McGovern-Fraser Commission change the make up of the Democratic Party?
3. How did McGovern-Fraser change the rationale for choosing the presidential nominee?
“Two’s Company” Questions:
1. Why do Third Parties (now more than ever) have a shot at winning?
2. Previously, what has been the role of Third Party candidates?
“America vs. Third Parties”
3. What are 3 barriers to Third Parties?
Read pp. 265-268 (up to Kinds of Organizations)
SENIOR SPIRIT WEEK!
Monday, 10/14: Country
Tuesday, 10/15: Kids Bop!
The Two-Party System, Minor Parties
FINALIZE INTEREST GROUP PROJECT TEAMS AND IG CHOICES
HW: Read posted articles & answer attached questions
“Primary Colors” Questions
1. What are the 3 changes the McGovern-Fraser Commission enacted for the Democratic primaries?
2. How did the McGovern-Fraser Commission change the make up of the Democratic Party?
3. How did McGovern-Fraser change the rationale for choosing the presidential nominee?
“Two’s Company” Questions:
1. Why do Third Parties (now more than ever) have a shot at winning?
2. Previously, what has been the role of Third Party candidates?
“America vs. Third Parties”
3. What are 3 barriers to Third Parties?
Read pp. 265-268 (up to Kinds of Organizations)
SENIOR SPIRIT WEEK!
Monday, 10/14: Country
Tuesday, 10/15: Kids Bop!
Due:
Assignment
Vocabulary Cards DUE
RQ3:pp. 213-217: State and Local Parties
Notes
Lanahan: Rise of Southern Republicans
HW: EMAIL ME YOUR INTEREST GROUP TEAMS AND IG CHOICES!
RQ3:pp. 213-217: State and Local Parties
Notes
Lanahan: Rise of Southern Republicans
HW: EMAIL ME YOUR INTEREST GROUP TEAMS AND IG CHOICES!
Read pp. 217-229 (Two-Party System)
Due:
Assignment
Current Event (hard copies due)
RQ2: pp. 207-212: Party Structure
National Party Structure
HW: Read pp. 213-217: State and Local Parties
Unit 3 Vocabulary Cards DUE Tomorrow
RQ2: pp. 207-212: Party Structure
National Party Structure
HW: Read pp. 213-217: State and Local Parties
Unit 3 Vocabulary Cards DUE Tomorrow
Due:
Assignment
Unit 3: Parties, Interest Groups & the Media
RQ1 pp. 197-207
Rise and Decline of Parties
HW: Read pp. 207-212: Party Structure
Current Events due tonight (hard copy tomorrow)
RQ1 pp. 197-207
Rise and Decline of Parties
HW: Read pp. 207-212: Party Structure
Current Events due tonight (hard copy tomorrow)
Due:
Assignment
By the People: Election of Barack Obama
HW: Unit 3: Parties, Interest Groups & the Media
READ pp. 197-207: Rise and Decline of Parties
HW: Unit 3: Parties, Interest Groups & the Media
READ pp. 197-207: Rise and Decline of Parties
Due:
Assignment
Madison - Federalist 10
Lanahan p. 49
Complete Handout (CW)
By the People: Election of Barack Obama
Lanahan p. 49
Complete Handout (CW)
By the People: Election of Barack Obama
Due:
Assignment
Finish "Journeys with George"
Due:
Assignment
Alexis de Tocqueville (Lanahan) p. 411
Complete questions (CW)
Journeys with George (part 2)
Complete questions (CW)
Journeys with George (part 2)
Due:
Assignment
Unit 3: Parties, Interest Groups and the Media
Interest Group Project
Journeys with George (part 1)
Interest Group Project
Journeys with George (part 1)
Due:
Assignment
Unit 2 Exam debrief
Due:
Assignment
Unit 2 EXAM (30 MC + 1 FRQ)
Due:
Assignment
Unit 2 Vocabulary QUIZ
Exam Review
MONDAY: Unit 2 EXAM (30 MC + 1 FRQ)
Exam Review
MONDAY: Unit 2 EXAM (30 MC + 1 FRQ)
Due:
Assignment
Current Event hard copies due
finish notes - FECA/BCRA
HW: Vocab Quiz tomorrow
finish notes - FECA/BCRA
HW: Vocab Quiz tomorrow
Due:
Assignment
RQ10: p. 253-263
Campaign Finance Worksheet DUE
Citizens United Video
HW: Current Events submitted tonight
Campaign Finance Worksheet DUE
Citizens United Video
HW: Current Events submitted tonight
Due:
Assignment
RQ9 pp. 244-253
Notes: Campaign Finance
HW:
1.Read pp. 253-263
2. Read the handout to answer the questions: Campaign Finance Worksheet (only bring worksheet to class).
Notes: Campaign Finance
HW:
1.Read pp. 253-263
2. Read the handout to answer the questions: Campaign Finance Worksheet (only bring worksheet to class).
Due:
Assignment
The Electoral College
Video
Lanahan: Dante Scala's "Stormy Weather" p. 457
HW: Read pp. 244-253
Video
Lanahan: Dante Scala's "Stormy Weather" p. 457
HW: Read pp. 244-253
Due:
Assignment
RQ8: p. 237-244
Primary v General Elections
Video - Primaries v Caucuses
My Vote Means Nothing DUE
HW: Read pp. 376-377, The Electoral College
Primary v General Elections
Video - Primaries v Caucuses
My Vote Means Nothing DUE
HW: Read pp. 376-377, The Electoral College
Due:
Assignment
Current Event hard copies due
RQ7: pp. 231-237
Notes: Ch. 10 Elections & Campaigns
HW:
1. Read pp. 237-244
2. Print and BRING to class attached article "My Vote Means Nothing" with completed questions.
QUESTIONS:
1. What political reforms emerged during the Progressive Era to democratize elections (bring political power to the people rather than party bosses)?
2. What effect did the advent of television media have on primary campaigns?
3. What were the McGovern-Fraser reforms of 1972, and how did it reform the nomination process?
4. What are 4 factors that show the "front runner effect?"
5. What is "front-loading" and why do states want to do it?
6. Why did "Super Tuesday" or "Tsunami Tuesday" backfire?
7. Why are Iowa and New Hampshire so important?
RQ7: pp. 231-237
Notes: Ch. 10 Elections & Campaigns
HW:
1. Read pp. 237-244
2. Print and BRING to class attached article "My Vote Means Nothing" with completed questions.
QUESTIONS:
1. What political reforms emerged during the Progressive Era to democratize elections (bring political power to the people rather than party bosses)?
2. What effect did the advent of television media have on primary campaigns?
3. What were the McGovern-Fraser reforms of 1972, and how did it reform the nomination process?
4. What are 4 factors that show the "front runner effect?"
5. What is "front-loading" and why do states want to do it?
6. Why did "Super Tuesday" or "Tsunami Tuesday" backfire?
7. Why are Iowa and New Hampshire so important?
Due:
Assignment
Unit 2 Vocabulary cards due
RQ6: pp. 187-195
Who Participates?
HW:
1. Constitution Day Group Evaluations
2. Read pp. 231-237 (start Ch. 10)
3. Current Events posted tonight
RQ6: pp. 187-195
Who Participates?
HW:
1. Constitution Day Group Evaluations
2. Read pp. 231-237 (start Ch. 10)
3. Current Events posted tonight
Due:
Assignment
PDD - Constitution Day
Redistricting game mission complete due
HW: read pp. 187-195
Unit 2 Vocabulary cards due tomorrow
Redistricting game mission complete due
HW: read pp. 187-195
Unit 2 Vocabulary cards due tomorrow
Due:
Assignment
Epilogue 2010 questions due
RQ5: pp. 178-187
Notes: US Electorate - Voter Turnout
Constitution Day is tomorrow!
Redistricting game mission complete due tomorrow
RQ5: pp. 178-187
Notes: US Electorate - Voter Turnout
Constitution Day is tomorrow!
Redistricting game mission complete due tomorrow
Due:
Assignment
OPTIONAL EXTRA CREDIT: BRAD SHERMAN TOWN HALL
3:00 - 4:30 pm
El Camino High School
5440 Valley Circle Blvd.
Woodland Hills
take notes, provide "evidence" of your attendance
AP EPILOGUE QUESTIONS DUE MONDAY (FIND QUESTIONS ARCHIVED ON 9/13/13)
3:00 - 4:30 pm
El Camino High School
5440 Valley Circle Blvd.
Woodland Hills
take notes, provide "evidence" of your attendance
AP EPILOGUE QUESTIONS DUE MONDAY (FIND QUESTIONS ARCHIVED ON 9/13/13)
Due:
Assignment
Constitution Day Groups - last day to meet in class
Create and complete banners for booths
Complete final checkpoint - project managers email me final checkpoint
HW:
1. Epilogue 2010 questions due Monday (QUESTIONS POSTED BELOW)
2. Read pp. 178-187
3. Redistricting game mission complete due Tuesday
Create and complete banners for booths
Complete final checkpoint - project managers email me final checkpoint
HW:
1. Epilogue 2010 questions due Monday (QUESTIONS POSTED BELOW)
2. Read pp. 178-187
3. Redistricting game mission complete due Tuesday
Due:
Assignment
Current event hard copies due
Political ideology
Notes: US Electorate
Political ideology
Notes: US Electorate
Due:
Assignment
RQ4: pp. 167-175
Notes: Political Ideology
Discuss: Political Ideology quiz results
Remembering 9/11
HW:
1. Current Events due tonight (hard copies tomorrow)
2. Start redistricting game - must complete all 5 missions by Tuesday, Sept. 17 (bring certificate or screen shot printout)
Notes: Political Ideology
Discuss: Political Ideology quiz results
Remembering 9/11
HW:
1. Current Events due tonight (hard copies tomorrow)
2. Start redistricting game - must complete all 5 missions by Tuesday, Sept. 17 (bring certificate or screen shot printout)
Due:
Assignment
RQ3: pp. 158-167
Notes - Political Socialization
Lanahan - "Politicians Don't Pander" p. 401
Checkpoint #1: Constitution Day Project Managers - Where are you in the process? Event 1 week from today.
HW:
1. Read pp. 167-175 (Political Ideology)
2. Complete political ideology quizzes (there are two) online. BRING THE RESULTS to class tomorrow.
3. Start reading "Epic Journey: Epilogue 2010" (must be complete by Monday, Sept 16)
4. EXTRA CREDIT: WATCH OBAMA'S PRIME TIME SPEECH ON SYRIA (6PM ALL MAJOR NETWORKS & ONLINE). Bring in a one-page write up about how the president used the "electronic throne" to convince the American people to support his position in Syria. What arguments does he make in favor of military action? Who is he trying to convince in this speech? Does he use any symbolic language to support his argument? After watching this speech, do you agree or disagree on the use of force AND WHY?
Notes - Political Socialization
Lanahan - "Politicians Don't Pander" p. 401
Checkpoint #1: Constitution Day Project Managers - Where are you in the process? Event 1 week from today.
HW:
1. Read pp. 167-175 (Political Ideology)
2. Complete political ideology quizzes (there are two) online. BRING THE RESULTS to class tomorrow.
3. Start reading "Epic Journey: Epilogue 2010" (must be complete by Monday, Sept 16)
4. EXTRA CREDIT: WATCH OBAMA'S PRIME TIME SPEECH ON SYRIA (6PM ALL MAJOR NETWORKS & ONLINE). Bring in a one-page write up about how the president used the "electronic throne" to convince the American people to support his position in Syria. What arguments does he make in favor of military action? Who is he trying to convince in this speech? Does he use any symbolic language to support his argument? After watching this speech, do you agree or disagree on the use of force AND WHY?
Due:
Assignment
RQ2 (pp. 155-158)
Notes - public opinion
Discuss/collect margin notes on Barone's article on Polls
HW: Read pp. 158-167
Project managers - Checkpoint 1 (where are you in the process?) due tomorrow
Notes - public opinion
Discuss/collect margin notes on Barone's article on Polls
HW: Read pp. 158-167
Project managers - Checkpoint 1 (where are you in the process?) due tomorrow
Due:
Assignment
Unit II: Political Beliefs and Behaviors
RQ1 - Ch. 4 (all)
Notes
Discuss/Collect: "Bowling Alone"
Lanahan: "The Values Divide" (p. 541)
HW:
1. Read pp. 155-158 (Ch. 7: Public Opinion)
2. Download and read "Polls" article - write margin notes on significant points
3. (OPTIONAL EXTRA CREDIT - WATCH "TEACH" ON CBS TONIGHT AT 8PM, turn in a 1 page write up on the idea of equity in education and how this connects to the Framer's ideas about "Equality of Opportunity")
RQ1 - Ch. 4 (all)
Notes
Discuss/Collect: "Bowling Alone"
Lanahan: "The Values Divide" (p. 541)
HW:
1. Read pp. 155-158 (Ch. 7: Public Opinion)
2. Download and read "Polls" article - write margin notes on significant points
3. (OPTIONAL EXTRA CREDIT - WATCH "TEACH" ON CBS TONIGHT AT 8PM, turn in a 1 page write up on the idea of equity in education and how this connects to the Framer's ideas about "Equality of Opportunity")
Due:
Assignment
FRQ
MC debrief
HW (have done by Friday): Read Ch. 4 (all) and Robert Putnam's "Bowling Alone" - answer questions below using article:
1. What is Social Capital?
2. According to Putnam, there is a connection between the strength of social capital and political awareness & involvement. Describe this connection & explain if you believe social capital is important to democracy.
3. What activities do you and your family participate in that contribute to the social capital in your community /in our nation?
4. Do you believe that technology has created new & equally valuable avenues for creating a strong social fabric for our society? (Think instagram, tumblr, facebook, blogs, tweeting, cellphones, etc.)
MC debrief
HW (have done by Friday): Read Ch. 4 (all) and Robert Putnam's "Bowling Alone" - answer questions below using article:
1. What is Social Capital?
2. According to Putnam, there is a connection between the strength of social capital and political awareness & involvement. Describe this connection & explain if you believe social capital is important to democracy.
3. What activities do you and your family participate in that contribute to the social capital in your community /in our nation?
4. Do you believe that technology has created new & equally valuable avenues for creating a strong social fabric for our society? (Think instagram, tumblr, facebook, blogs, tweeting, cellphones, etc.)
Due:
Assignment
Unit I EXAM (30 MC)
FRQ Tomorrow
Constitution Day final proposals with materials needed DUE
FRQ Tomorrow
Constitution Day final proposals with materials needed DUE
Due:
Assignment
Current Events (hard copies) DUE
RQ8: pp. 63-73
Devolution Revolution?
HW: Study for Unit I EXAM on Tuesday
RQ8: pp. 63-73
Devolution Revolution?
HW: Study for Unit I EXAM on Tuesday
Due:
Assignment
Unit I Vocabulary QUIZ
RQ7: pp. 57-62
Federal-State Relations
HW: Read pp. 63-73 - take your time with this section; it's important and complex, but forms the basis for understanding current political issues
Current Events/Hero Hacks due tonight (hard copies tomorrow)
RQ7: pp. 57-62
Federal-State Relations
HW: Read pp. 63-73 - take your time with this section; it's important and complex, but forms the basis for understanding current political issues
Current Events/Hero Hacks due tonight (hard copies tomorrow)
Due:
Assignment
RQ6: pp. 49-56
Federalism
Constitution Day Final Proposals due (group leaders)
HW: Read pp. 57-62
Federalism
Constitution Day Final Proposals due (group leaders)
HW: Read pp. 57-62
Due:
Assignment
Current Event (hard copies) DUE
Unit I Vocab Cards (numbered) DUE
Federalist 51 DUE - discuss
RQ5: pp. 37-46
Constitutional Reforms/Amendments
HW: Read Ch. 3 - Federalism, pp. 49-56
Unit I Vocab Cards (numbered) DUE
Federalist 51 DUE - discuss
RQ5: pp. 37-46
Constitutional Reforms/Amendments
HW: Read Ch. 3 - Federalism, pp. 49-56
Due:
Assignment
RQ4: pp. 30-37
Ratification Politics
Federalist 51 Questions?
HW: Finish Federalist 51 Reading Guide. POST Current Events by 11:59PM (bring hard copies Friday). Unit I Vocab cards due tomorrow.
Read pp. 37-46, including the blue box, "How Things Work-Ways of Amending the Constitution"
Ratification Politics
Federalist 51 Questions?
HW: Finish Federalist 51 Reading Guide. POST Current Events by 11:59PM (bring hard copies Friday). Unit I Vocab cards due tomorrow.
Read pp. 37-46, including the blue box, "How Things Work-Ways of Amending the Constitution"
Due:
Assignment
RQ3: pp. 27-30
The Constitution and Democracy
Creating a Constitution Part 2
HW: Read pp. 30-37, including the 2 pages (p. 32-33) on the Federalist Papers; AND Read Federalist 51 (pp. A26-A29). Start Federalist 51 Reading Guide (due Friday 8/23)
Current Events DUE THURSDAY BY 11:59PM. Hard copies due Friday.
The Constitution and Democracy
Creating a Constitution Part 2
HW: Read pp. 30-37, including the 2 pages (p. 32-33) on the Federalist Papers; AND Read Federalist 51 (pp. A26-A29). Start Federalist 51 Reading Guide (due Friday 8/23)
Current Events DUE THURSDAY BY 11:59PM. Hard copies due Friday.
Due:
Assignment
RQ2: pp. 17-27
The Constitutional Convention
Creating a Constitution - Part 1
HW: Read pp. 27-30, Principles of the Constitution
The Constitutional Convention
Creating a Constitution - Part 1
HW: Read pp. 27-30, Principles of the Constitution
Due:
Assignment
Reading Quiz (RQ1): Chapter 1 (all)
Notes - Ch. 1
Constitution Day Groups/Proposals
Summer Assignment
HW: Read pp. 17-27 (Ch. 2: Principles of the Constitution - up to "The Constitution and Democracy")
Notes - Ch. 1
Constitution Day Groups/Proposals
Summer Assignment
HW: Read pp. 17-27 (Ch. 2: Principles of the Constitution - up to "The Constitution and Democracy")
Due:
Assignment
Article analysis DUE
FRQ Practice/Scoring
Constitution Day Groups - proposals due Monday
HW: READ Ch. 1 (All)
Start Unit I Vocabulary (due Fri. 8/23)
FRQ Practice/Scoring
Constitution Day Groups - proposals due Monday
HW: READ Ch. 1 (All)
Start Unit I Vocabulary (due Fri. 8/23)
Due:
Assignment
Quiz debrief
Article summaries due
go over Current Event/Hero Hack assignments (due every Thursday beginning 8/22 unless otherwise noted)
Cases/Amendments
Go over FRQ Writing Guide/How Many Points
HW: Write a 250+ word analysis of the I Boobies article, due in class Friday
Article summaries due
go over Current Event/Hero Hack assignments (due every Thursday beginning 8/22 unless otherwise noted)
Cases/Amendments
Go over FRQ Writing Guide/How Many Points
HW: Write a 250+ word analysis of the I Boobies article, due in class Friday
Due:
Assignment
1. Signed syllabus DUE
2. FRQ Writing Guide & How Many Points (keep in notebooks at all times)
3. Summer Assignment debrief
4. Current Event Practice DUE
QUIZ!
HW: write a 150 or longer summary of the I Boobies article
2. FRQ Writing Guide & How Many Points (keep in notebooks at all times)
3. Summer Assignment debrief
4. Current Event Practice DUE
QUIZ!
HW: write a 150 or longer summary of the I Boobies article
Due:
Assignment
Welcome!
Classwork: Intro to GOPO, CHS Website (subscribe), and expectations
Instructional Planning Reports; Books
Current Event writing practice - due Wed
SUMMER ASSIGNMENT DUE; you should have your responses from the summer reading printed out - only the answers, not the readings themselves; for cards - please make sure cards are in same order as listed and NUMBERED; discuss/debrief
HW: Download FULL course syllabus and the FREE RESPONSE WRITING GUIDE and "How Many Points?" (attached). BRING TO CLASS ON WEDNESDAY.
Classwork: Intro to GOPO, CHS Website (subscribe), and expectations
Instructional Planning Reports; Books
Current Event writing practice - due Wed
SUMMER ASSIGNMENT DUE; you should have your responses from the summer reading printed out - only the answers, not the readings themselves; for cards - please make sure cards are in same order as listed and NUMBERED; discuss/debrief
HW: Download FULL course syllabus and the FREE RESPONSE WRITING GUIDE and "How Many Points?" (attached). BRING TO CLASS ON WEDNESDAY.