Spring 26 Civics 3-Period 3 Assignments

Absent? Come grab a study guide from my class or look to Unit 3 materials on GC. 

Read the packet, highlight and annotate and bring it to class. Feel free to do additional light research to help inform you on the electoral college.

You do not need to prepare any positions or speeches beforehand. 

I attached it below in case you were absent or misplaced yours. 

After our class debate, respond to the question and include two pieces of evidence to support your position. Be sure to explain how your thinking evolved about the electoral college throughout the process. If someone said something that really stood out to you or got you to consider the question in a different way, be sure to address that as well. 

Response should be one paragraph (4-7 sentences).

Read the article and respond to the following IN YOUR OWN WORDS:
in 4-5 sentences summarize the article
in 2-3 sentences, make at least 3 separate connections to what we've learned in class
end with a question or a prediction

Complete to submit all of the Webquest

Please complete your letter and submit it to me here on GC ONLY (we will send our letters next class together).

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! :)

Read 6.2 (the PDF can be found under "Unit 3 Materials"), take notes, and scan a clear image of your handwritten notes here. 

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

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 Thursday, April 9 - Monday, April 13 by 5:00 pm

You can find tutorials under "Audio Recording and Production Tips" and a link to join Soundtrap.

To mark this as complete, comment with your favorite dessert item (don't mark complete until you have recorded your project)

Mine is: ICE CREAM 🍦

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

For a PDF of the reading, you can look under "Unit 3 materials"

Make a copy (share with a partner if you have one). 
Rename the script by the working title of your project.
You must write directly on this script graphic organizer and only one partner should submit this to me by your class' due date. I need the ORIGINAL one that you write your script on-copies, pdf files will not be accepted and will result in a zero for the assignment. 
Reminder: we should hear 4 audible sources in your script "According to a 2024 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention..." or "An article from January 2026 titled "XYZ" in the LA Times highlighted the..."
You will be getting feedback in small group peer review on that due date.

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.

I attached screenshot of what library research databases you should use.

Identify your topic and tell me if you're working with a partner (no groups of 3 or more).

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).

Upload a clear photo/scan of your handwritten brainstorm of issues from the National (incl. Foreign Policy), State and/or Local level. 

Include as many as you genuinely care about, are concerned about or want to learn more about....we will do something with this next class

Write the meaning in your own words.

To mark this as done, comment with the number of the amendment(s) you might like to focus on for our mini-timeline project.

Remember to read, highlight and annotate for Friday's deliberation.

You do not need to upload anything here but bring your completed packet to class.

Absent or misplaced yours? Find the digital copy under Unit 2 Materials!

In case you missed it, I linked it below: he starts speaking at 13 minute mark
Take handwritten notes on the following and bring them to class for a discussion:
Where was it delivered? Who was there?
Who was the "designated survivor"?
What were the issues of focus for the President?
What actions did he propose to address these issues?
Be ready to discuss and share: What do you think is the most important issue our country is facing this year? Choose one topic from the State of the Union Address and consider possible solutions you might propose.

BONUS: Watch the Democratic response and take notes on who delivered the response and what were actions proposed for the same issues the President addressed?

Remember to add to your notes and upload them to this assignment. 

Upload your completed prep sheet for the mini-Socratic here BEFORE class 

If you were absent, I linked the reading and the prep instructions/questions are on the bottom of the last page.

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

You will read about the event and create one single 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 link the article AND have bullet points of the main ideas/elements of the current event -- remember context matters!

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.

Directions: Read the following article, then respond “What can YOU (as an individual with your own personality, skills, interests) 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).

Upload a clear image/scan of your handwritten notes.

The pdf is under "Unit 1 Materials"

It's attached below along with the reading in case you misplace it/were absent.

Bring your completed copy to class.

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.

Respond to the question and explain how your thinking evolved during the deliberation process. Mention something that someone in your group said or something from the reading that stuck with you. Your response should be a minimum of 5 complete sentences.

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.