Fall 25 Civics 6-Period 6 Assignments

Submit your completed portfolio here.

Check spelling and make sure it is professional looking as it is two-thirds the grade of your final.

Don't check this off until you've packed it in your backpack.

YOU DO NOT NEED THE TEXTBOOK FOR OUR FINAL

Groups will work together on one shared doc to prep for your opening argument and debate. This is the same sheet you will use during the debate to take notes and draft your rebuttal. 

The owner of the doc will submit on behalf of the group and leave me a private comment with your topic and AFF or NEG in front of it.

Unit 3 Study Guide and Quizlet linked below.

All slides and text readings listed here under Unit 3 Materials

Each individual must complete this sheet on their own while researching both sides of your debate resolution. You must have at least 3 different sources within your 6 pieces of evidence (meaning that a source can be used more than once). 

If this debate prep isn't done on time, you cannot receive full credit on your individual debate grade.

Only one group member (owner of the slides) needs to submit the slides presentation on behalf of the group. Then leave me a private comment on 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.

No notes will be allowed.

Executive Branch slides
Electoral College reading
8 Roles of a Modern President reading
Foreign Policy notes

No notes will be allowed.

Executive Branch slides
Electoral College reading
8 Roles of a Modern President reading
Foreign Policy notes

Handwritten reading notes and the pdf is posted under Unit 3 materials "Foreign Policy" reading.

In one paragraph, respond to the question and include how your thinking evolved before, during and after the debate.

Deliberation is next class: Read, highlight and annotate the packet to prepare.

Complete the reading and take bullet point notes by hand. 

In addition to the reading, look up one-two examples of President Trump either fulfilling that role or failing to fulfill that role. 

Upload a clear image of your notes and bring them to class -- we will be using them for an activity!

Make a copy and complete the form that is attached and submit it here on GC (only one form per partner). 

Link your project audio below as a private comment and double-check it is one of the two formats (use an incognito window) so it's ready to add to the YMC Showcase:

1) PERSONAL Google Drive URL DO NOT USE YOUR SCHOOL ACCOUNT!
Upload your audio piece to your personal Google Drive and make sure to change the file permissions to “Anyone on the internet with this link can view.”
Make sure the link is to the actual file, not the whole folder.


2) Soundcloud (NOT Soundtrap) Upload to Soundcloud and set the link to public.

The window to submit the completed audio file is Wednesday 3:00 pm - Friday 5:00 pm.

I linked an invite to join Soundtrap below--you can find tutorials under "Audio Recording and Production Tips"

To mark this as complete, comment with your favorite scary movie! 🎃

Mine is: SCREAM 😱

Please complete your letter and submit it to me here on GC. I have provided a sample letter for support on how to effectively communicate with your legislator and to ensure you include all of the required elements.

In case you forgot how to find legislation (or if you were absent), use the tutorial I attached. It's a few years old, but it still works well! :)

We will send our letters next class together.

Make a copy (share with a partner if you have one). You must write directly on this script graphic organizer and only one partner should submit this to me by next class. We will be getting feedback in small group peer review.

Reminder you only need to have the federal level complete, do not do State Gov, State Senator or Assembly...

You will make a copy to plan and keep track of your evidence on here. 

If you are working with a partner, add both names to the first row and leave me a private comment naming your partner.

Handwritten notes may be used for open-note RQ next class

Identify your topic/issue and tell me if you're working with a partner.

Briefly share how you plan on connecting this topic/issue to the Constitution.

If you have general questions or questions, write them here as well so we can address next class.

Slides owner: submit your completed timeline and leave me a private comment naming your partner(s).

Other members, mark as done (no comment necessary).

On a doc, please answer the following questions: 

How are you? Physically? Mentally? Emotionally?
How is Senior year going so far? Your classes? This class? Extracurriculars? College apps?
Outside of school, anything new that you want to share? Things you're looking forward to or upcoming plans? New hobbies? Music, movies, books?

Respond to the question and add a few sentences about the deliberation and how your thinking evolved.

Complete the reading and highlight and annotate as you read. 
Do additional outside (light) research and find at least 3 examples post-2020 arguing in favor of banning hate speech AND at least 3 additional examples permitting hate speech--so a minimum of 6 total (3 per side). 
Develop at least 3, open-ended questions to promote civil discourse in your group during the open discussion round.
Upload a clear picture/scan of your handwritten examples/questions.

The reading is posted under Unit 2 Materials.

Use the chart as a model for your notes OR focus on 2-3 points of context (the what) and what the court decided and the significance of the precedent (the why). You do not need to upload your chart/notes but handwritten may be used on the reading quiz.

The reading is posted under Unit 2 Materials.

Use the chart as a model for your notes OR focus on 2-3 points of context (the what) and what the court decided and the significance of the precedent (the why). You do not need to upload your chart/notes but handwritten may be used on the reading quiz.

Find a current (within the last week), national (meaning in the United States) political event. 

You will read about the event and create one Google Slide. The slide will have the following:
1. headline
2. news source and date of article
3. which Constitutional guiding principle is reflected in this story
4. an image
5. a discussion question to promote civil discourse re: your theme/topic
6. In the speaker notes, you should have bullet points of the main ideas/elements of the current event -- remember context matters!

Complete the worksheet* using the reading that is attached. 

Scan/upload a picture of BOTH sides of your work here before class.

*If you were absent or misplaced yours, find the worksheet below

Directions: Read the following article, then respond “What can you, (insert your name here), do to keep our republic healthy for the century to come?”

Be specific in your response and use at least one excerpt from the article in your response to address. Do you agree with the author about his observations? Do you want to add in your own observations. What skills, knowledge, talents, interests can you contribute to our republic?

Minimum one paragraph (6-10 sentences).

make your CLAIM
include at least THREE pieces of EVIDENCE
include your REASONING (analysis or explanation on how does the evidence support your claim)

Read and highlight the packet you received in class for our deliberation on how healthy is our democracy.
PREP: You will need to look up and write out 2-3 examples post - 2020 (where the reading leaves off) that connect to at least 7 of the signposts of democracy (so 14 - 21 current connections total). These can be in favor of or against the question.
UPLOAD YOUR PREP SHEET and bring your sheet and reading to class for our deliberation (you don't need to upload your reading).
You may use Freedom House (like we went over in class) or any other legitimate site.

open-note RQ for handwritten notes (like today's).

HANDWRITTEN notes may be used on the quiz tomorrow. :)

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 three 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.

It's fixed! Please upload your notes to this assignment. 

Remember to have your parent/guardian sign, and do NOT tear off the bottom. You will turn in the whole paper, and I will return it.