Spring 2022 Civics 4-Period 4 Assignments

Please submit:
 your campaign (or a link to it if that makes more sense) 
your write-up.

If you worked with others, please leave me a "Private Comment" to let me know WHO your team members were.

Read the document (use the link at the top of the page) and complete the matrix of rights and responsibilities.

Answer the question on slide #2 of the Civic Participation slides.

Only one group member needs to submit the slides presentation on behalf of the group. Then leave me a private comment who else contributed to the group presentation. 


Other group members should "mark as complete" and leave me a comment naming who submitted on behalf of their group.

Before and while you watch the video, answer the questions on the viewing guide.

Add your name or the names of your team to the form, along with the type of campaign option you've decided on.

Read the article and complete the response page.

Read the article "Letter from an American" about the Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings, and take notes and respond on the attached document.

Watch the short video on slide #19 of the Judicial Branch slides and answer the questions here.

Answer this question after you watch the short video "Presidential Election Results"

Watch the "Sneaky Plan" video and read the FAQ page about the National Popular Vote.  Then read the article about Republican efforts to change election procedures and watch the "Supreme Court" video .  Finally, use the Notes page to compare plans and weigh in with your opinion.

Open the file, listen/watch each clip, and take notes on the chart provided.

Watch the videos in order and respond on the note page.

Listen/Read the transcript and take notes/respond on the attached document.

Look at the options on the slide and respond here, then walk up and put a check next to the goals on the front board.

Quickly answer these questions, then open the Reading Quiz.

Watch video and take notes on the sections.

Answer the two questions about one of the cartoons on slide #25 in the Executive Branch slides.  Make sure you identify which cartoon you are looking at!

Click on the title to open the Reading. Then work with a partner to search for current examples of how the president has

Read the article and respond to the questions attached below.

Read the CRF article about the Senate Filibuster, using the link below.
Respond to the questions, and look at the activity directions.
Be prepared to discuss the reform options with a small group during the next class.

Watch/Listen to the "Starter Kit" video/podcast.
Take notes on the Civics 101 Matrix as you listen to the podcast.
Respond to the questions: "What do you think?"

Using the template, create 4 districts:

Each district must have the same population (exact same # of dots)
Each district’s territory must be contiguous (connected)
Districts should be as compact as possible
District lines must be drawn as fairly as possible (wink, wink)
ATTACH A SHORT, WRITTEN EXPLANATION OF HOW YOU CREATED YOUR DISTRICTS

Please submit your opinion editorial here and a screenshot confirmation of submission to the NYTimes Contest here. 
Note that plagiarism will result in a zero on the midterm and a referral to Student Services. 

Leave me a private comment with:

final word count (not including title, lede, author, date or your bibliography)
your partner's name (if applicable)

Open the article "Does the New Congress Reflect You?" from The Guardian. Use the filters to view the data and respond to the questions on the attached document.

Record your peer editors and their responses on this matrix. You need at least 2 editors, but 3 would be better!
Editors: Record your responses and comments on the matrix of the person whose essay you are reading, then leave a comment on your matrix to let me know who you read.

Respond to each of the following  questions with a short paragraph. To support your answers, use examples and cite evidence.  

To prepare, you should review the following and you may use your notes as you respond: 
The Federalism Slides, including the Group Activity.
ALL Federalism notes (including the 4.2 and 4.3 Readings)
“A More Perfect Union” viewing guide
The Federalism Study Guide

Work with a partner and answer the questions. [If you use a different color for the text you enter, it will be easier to see.]

[See Slide #22 in Federalism slides]


Your group will be assigned to listen to one of the podcasts on the slide. Discuss what you heard and how it relates to or reflects Federalism.
Respond to the following on a Google Doc or a Jamboard and be ready to briefly present the information to the class.
Identify your group's Scribe, Reporter, Facilitator, and Time Keeper
Summarize what you heard: key people, places, events, dates, etc.
How does this connect to Federalism?
Group thoughts overall: who should have the power -- states or the federal government?

Complete the attached planning guide for your midterm opinion editorial. If you are working with a partner, only one is needed per partner and please leave me a private comment.

Use your notes, slides, homework and any other resources we've used to study for the test.

Make sure this study guide is complete for the review day.

Think about apps or websites you have used or seen that allow users to comment to or message with each other. Do they have rules for what can or cannot be posted? Choose one app you have used or are interested in learning about, and research what rules they have in place. This information can generally be found under the "acceptable use policy" or "community guidelines" portion of the app's website. For example, Facebook's policies can be found here: www.facebook.com/communitystandards/.


Turn in the page with your NOTES for/against censoring online Hate Speech AND the result of your research.

As you watch the video, take notes to answer the questions on the Viewing Guide

In the article, the author states, "American racial attitudes have traditionally contradicted American professed ideals of freedom and equality. America’s Constitution has reflected that contradiction and the struggle to reconcile American rhetoric with American reality." 


Respond to this statement using at least 2 pieces of evidence from the article (with analysis) and at least one current example that reflects this in our country.


The link to the article via Newsela is posted below. Make sure you read it in its entirety and respond to my margin questions.

Read the attached section on judicial interpretation and create a chart that focuses on the facts, summary, and significance of 4 landmark Supreme Court cases:
Marbury v. Madison
McCulloch v. Maryland
United States v. Nixon
Goss v. Lopez

Read the attached article, then respond to “What can you (as an individual with your own interests, skills, and strengths) do to keep our republic healthy for the century to come?” Be specific in your response (yes, you can address your interests, skills, and strengths) and use at least one excerpt from the article to support your answer. 



This should be a minimum of one paragraph.

Complete the Study Guide (digitally using Kami or by hand and scan/upload) AND use the Quizlet to study for your Unit 1 test on February 8/9.

I will be assessing the collective final product for 15 points. Only one person needs to submit on behalf of the group. *make sure everyone's name is on the first slide. Do NOT submit until you've shared your map with me and I've approved all of the connections.

Additionally, each individual will write a short paragraph (2-3 sentences) explaining how you contributed and how your unique strengths—brainstorming, note-taking or leading discussions, for example—helped the activity evolve and come together. Please use the "Private Comment" and "Turn In" the assignment (even if you aren't submitting slides for your group).

In 2010, the Governor of California signed the legislative bill establishing Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution on January 30 in perpetuity. This is the first state-wide day in U.S. history named after an Asian American. Korematsu’s growing legacy continues to inspire people across diverse communities and demonstrates the importance of speaking up to fight injustice.

Reading the attached reading--highlight and annotate as you read keeping in mind the question: Is the United States' democracy healthy? Select at least one of the quotes on pages 14-15 to incorporate in the deliberation and add a few response points. 

You need this complete before the next class to participate in the deliberation activity. Please make sure to either highlight/annotate with Kami OR you may use the hard copy and scan/upload.

All links, directions and screencast are on Flipgrid and you've all been added. 


Choose ONE of the following options:

Option 1: Is this site a reliable source of information about labor practices? I need to see you using lateral reading. Create a screencast explaining your answer and citing evidence that you used.

Option 2: You are researching climate change and come across this website. Please decide if this website is a trustworthy source of information on climate change. I need to see you using lateral reading. Create a screencast explaining your answer and citing evidence that you used.



Go to "Options" and select "Record Screen" to screencast (screenshot to reflect this).

Read the attached reading and create the chart in your notes. 


For the last column, you will need to search online for examples within the last two years (note: they do not need to be American examples). Make sure with your current examples that you identify SPECIFIC events/dates for examples. You will need to explain the event and how it reflects "the game". You can take a photo or use "notes" on iOS to scan and upload your notes (you may need to save to the drive and then upload).

BEFORE YOU ANSWER: Please click on the link below and read at least 2 of the 3 articles to inform yourselves. I would also recommend reading a few of the comments on each side as they make really good arguments for and against each side. Choose a few reasons to support your answer.

Complete the following document on the Civil Rights icon, John Lewis.  Please read the directions carefully and be thorough in your responses.

1. Create your slide to add to our class identity slides


Imagine you were to conduct an online search to discover who you are? What ”results” would emerge from your search?
Create a slide specifically dedicated to you with multimedia content as the “Search results”.
Here are some examples of what you could include: images, videos, shopping profiles or reviews, other websites, organizations, links. 
Must include on your slide: your name and at least 5 "search item results"

Search item results should reflect any factors of identity you feel comfortable sharing with our class. 
Religious/spiritual affiliation
Culture, race, or ethnicity
Appearance/style
Language or nationality
Hobbies/interests
Gender
Sexual orientation
Beliefs and values
Group/organization/community membership
Personality traits
2. Complete the Personal Identity Description (doc)

(1) What do they know?
(2) What do they know how to do—what skills do they have?
(3) What attitudes do they have?
(4) What actions do they take?



Group directions are attached. Odd-numbered groups (1,3,5,7) will use Jamboard A and even-numbered groups (2,4,6,8) will use Jamboard B.

Read, watch or listen to a news segment on a current event (within the last 5 days). Come prepared to share:

source and date it was published
a summary of the event (think a short paragraph of the basics--who, what, where, when, why, and/or how).
You can either add your digital summary here via Google Doc OR you can scan and upload it if you prefer to write it out.

Please fill out the following form to let me know a bit about you. The form should take anywhere from 10-20 minutes to complete.