Wednesday May 17, 2017

Bellringer 17
Journal 17
CNN Student News

5-10 minutes of review
Test for Module 5 (No notes, no partners, no cheating! Yes, you can use your brains!)
Presentations

Learning Target
I can rock the test and prove I have learned something about US government.

I will be back tomorrow (Thursday and will update grades and start signing graduation forms then if you have finished your presentations).

Monday May 15, 2017

Bellringer 16
Journal 16
CNN News

Watch 12 Angry Men and take notes
Study for Unit 5 Test (see chapter terms quizlets).

Learning Targets
I can explain the judicial process.

HW: Presentations due next time!

Thursday May 11th, 2017

Bellringer 15
Journal 15
CNN News

Watch Judicial Videos
Do Supreme Court Website Assignment (under module 5)
Start "12 Angry Men" video. Take notes.

Learning Targets
I can explain judicial processes.
I can explain who the chief justices are.

HW: PROJECT DUE in 2 class periods! Get to work!

Tuesday May 9, 2017

***I am out of town, please be well behaved for your sub!***

Bellringer 14
Journal 14
CNN News

Work on your videos the rest of class (module 5- Judicial Video Links)
Make sure the music volume is not too loud!
If you were absent last time you need to start on your own project (not with a group already formed). You can choose the same topic as another group.

When your video is done submit it to the link on canvas!

Learning Targets
I can explain different court cases and judicial processes.

HW: Final Term Project due May 16th. Be prepared to present. 

Friday May 5, 2017

Bellringer 13
Journal 13
Review Judicial Branch
Work on Videos


* Videos due at the end of class next time

HW: WORK ON PROJECT

Monday May 1, 2017

Agenda
Bellringer 11
Journal 11
Presidential Budget Report
Quizzes and Tests
Budget game when done. 

Learning Targets
I can rock the test

HW: PROJECTS!

Thursday April 27, 2017

Agenda
Bellringer 10
Journal 10
Cabinet Meeting
Study for quizzes
QUIZZES

Learning Targets
I can explain how the president's cabinet works.
I can explain major issues facing our nation and possible solutions.

HW: PROJECTS!
Test next time!

Tuesday April 25, 2017

Agenda
Bellringer 10
Journal 10
Cabinet Meeting

Learning Target
I can explain what the presidential cabinet is and how it works.

HW: Work on your term project!

Friday April 21, 2017

Bellringer 9
Journal 9
CNN Student News
Cabinet Research/Presentations

Learning Target
I can explain what the cabinet is and how it works.
I can explain major events that are impacting the executive branch.

Wednesday April 19, 2017

Bellringer 8
Journal 8
CNN Student News
PPT on Cabinet
Cabinet Research

Learning Target
I can explain what the cabinet is and how it works.
I can explain major events that are impacting the executive branch.

Monday April 17, 2017

Bellringer 7
Journal 7
Civics Exam
Lesson on Cabinet
Start Cabinet Research

Learning Target
I can explain what the presidential cabinet does.
I can research major issues that each cabinet has and argue why my program should be funded.

Thursday April 13, 2017

Bell Ringer 6
Journal 6
Work time on executive projects
Study time for Civics Exam

Learning Targets
I can explain key roles of the president and vice president.

HW: Work on Term Project.
Civics exam next class. 

The President

Task 1: Read

Read pages 364-368

Choose TWO of the three projects listed to complete for Unit 4.

Create a Job Advertisement

Search for a job that you have always wanted (include a link to the job ad).

Then make a job advertisement for the president (Make sure it includes similar elements to the job ad that you searched for and then add the elements of a president based on pages 364-368 AND what you desire in a good president).

Type it up into a GoogleDoc and submit onto Canvas assignment.

President Vs CEO

How do the president’s salary and responsibilities compare to those of a CEO in the private sector?

1. Make a chart with the following headings: Name, Company Name,Responsibilities, Salary, Bonuses, Travel, Health Care, Housing, Miscellaneous. Fill it out for the president and a CEO.
2. Use the internet to find information about the five CEOs and the president in the United States and complete the chart.
3. Answer the question: Do you think the president’s compensation is equal to the job’s responsibilities? Give specific examples to support your claim (For instance, what are his responsibilities.

Vice President Duties

Read Pages 372-373 on the Vice President 

The Constitution only gives the Vice President two duties, neither of which requires much time. What has Joe Biden (Obama's VP) or Mike Pence (Trump's VP) done as Vice President?

1. Research the daily life of V.P. Biden as well as his major accomplishments.
2. create a comic illustrating his role in our government. Comic must have at least 6 squares with captions explaining the images and must be full color. 
3. Answer the question: Do you think the VP is qualified to take over for the President? Give specific examples to support your claim. 

Daily Life of the President

What is an average day like for the president?

1. Use the internet to research this question. Write down your findings.
2. Create a children’s book with at least 6 pages to illustrate your findings. Each page must have text and a picture.
3. Incorporate at least 2 of the powers of the president clearly into your project. 

Tuesday April 11, 2017

Agenda

Bellringer 5

Journal 5

Introductions

Unit 4 (Ch 13-14 notes)

Work on Executive Branch Assignment

Study 13 and 14 Terms

Learning Targets

1. Identify and describe the roles of the president

2. Know the formal and informal qualifications for president

3. Explain the succession to the presidency

Disclosure Document 2017

Friday January 13, 2017

Agenda
Finish Project Presentations
Marshmallow Challenge
Ted Talk
CNN 10?

Learning Target
I can work as a team.


COME SEE ME IF YOU HAVEN'T TAKEN OR PASSED THE STATE CIVICS EXAM!

Wednesday January 11, 2017

Agenda
Review for test
Take Test
Grade Reflections
Project Presentation

Learning Target
I can reflect on my learning and prove I have learned something.

Monday January 9, 2016

Agenda
Bellringer 19
Journal 19
Finish Judicial Branch
Project Presentations
Study for Final


FINAL next class! Work on study guide.
Come take state civics test if you haven't already!--CONSULTATION! You must pass to graduate.

Thursday January 5, 2016

Agenda
Bellringer 18
Journal 18
Quiz 18
State Test
Important court cases

Work on Study Guide

Learning Target
I can explain important court cases.

HW: Unit 5 Test next time
Be prepared to present your 20% projects next time.
ALL LATE WORK DUE FRIDAY! Talk to me if you are behind!

IF YOU MISSED THE STATE TEST (or failed) you need to retake it ASAP!
It also counts as part of your class grade for the final.

Tuesday January 3, 2017

Agenda
Bellringer 17
Journal 17
Ch 18 notes
Miracle on 34th Street
Ch 18 Review Terms
Work on Presidential Projects

Learning Targets
I can explain how the US court system works.

HW: Final projects due FRIDAY! Any late work due by Friday!