A.P. Government (Period Per. 4) Assignments
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- 2014-2015 School Year
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CURRENT EVENTS JOURNALS DUE NEXT CLASS!!!!!
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AP TEST!!!
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1) Controversial Issues presentations
2) Please remember to bring back all PRACTICE TESTS and AP REVIEW BOOKS!!
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In Class (5/8):
1) In class "practice" AP test (first half of final exam) - 60 questions in 45 min.
2) Scored and reviewed test
Homework:
1) Attend review session on Saturday, May 9 from 10 am to 1 pm if possible. We will be in Mr. Asher's room (311).
2) STUDY for the AP GOV exam and show up on TUESDAY, MAY 12 (7:30 am) at your designated room!!
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In Class (5/04):
1) Reviewed vocab quiz and unit test multiple choice section
1) Reviewed vocab quiz and unit test multiple choice section
2) Scored one FRQ
3) Test review time...old AP test multiple choice sections
Homework:
STUDY for the in-class "practice" test (60 questions in 45 minutes). Remember that it will count for half of your final exam grade! We will review more in class on Wednesday and take the practice test on Friday.
STUDY for the in-class "practice" test (60 questions in 45 minutes). Remember that it will count for half of your final exam grade! We will review more in class on Wednesday and take the practice test on Friday.
AP GOV EXAM IS TUESDAY, MAY 12!!!
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In Class (4/30):
1) Reviewed Unit VI Vocab Quiz
1) Reviewed Unit VI Vocab Quiz
2) Unit VI Test (40 multiple choice questions, 10 matching Supreme Court cases with precedents, and 1 FRQ)
Homework:
1) Start studying for the AP TEST!!!
2) Remember that our in-class "practice AP test" (which counts for half of your final exam grade) will be on FRIDAY, MAY 8! It will consist of 60 multiple choice questions to be answered in 45 minutes.
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In Class (4/22):
Presentation on the 1st Amendment - Religion
Homework (due 4/24):
Read the Due Process and the 14th Amendment article and answer 10
Read the Due Process and the 14th Amendment article and answer 10
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In Class (4/20):
Presentation on the 8th and 9th Amendments
Presentation on the 8th and 9th Amendments
Homework:
Your presentation and your Current Events Journal!
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In Class (4/16):
Presentation on the 4th Amendment
Homework:
Your presentation and keep up your Current Events Journal!
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In Class (4/14):
Our first Civil Liberties and Rights presentation: 5th, 6th and 7th Amendments!
Homework:
Your presentation!
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In Class (4/10):
1) Civil Rights and Liberties: overview, notes and discussion
2) Intro. to the 14th Amendment (PowerPoint notes attached below, but we did not get through all of it so stop when you see the rainbow flag!)
Homework:
Prepare for your presentations!
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In Class (4/06):
Reviewed and scored Unit V test
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Civil Liberties and Rights presentations!
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In Class (3/26):
UNIT V TEST!
UNIT V TEST!
Homework:
1) Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Projects!
2) Current Events Journals!!
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In Class (3/24):
1) Unit IV and V Vocab quiz
2) Worktime on Civil Liberties/Rights projects!
Homework (due 3/26):
1) UNIT V TEST: 25 multiple choice questions and 2 FRQs (as always!)
1) UNIT V TEST: 25 multiple choice questions and 2 FRQs (as always!)
2) Do not neglect your Current Events Journals - much is happening!
3) Civil Liberties and Civil Rights presentations (email me if you have any questions or concerns!)
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n Class (3/10):
1) Quiz 5.1
2) Video: "The Supreme Court: A Nation of Liberties"
3) Handout and reading: How Judges Should Interpret the Constitution (2 views)
Homework (due 3/12):
1) Finish reading Ch. 14 (420-432) for reading quiz 5.2
2) Read "How Judges Should Interpret the Constitution" and complete chart (handout). Be ready to discuss!
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In Class (3/05):
1) Handed back a bunch of work, including Unit IV Article Review
2) Reviewed Unit IV Test and scored FRQs
3) Unit guide/preview: Unit V (The Federal Courts and the Bureaucracy) Homework (due 3/10):
Read Ch. 14 pp. 403-420 for the first reading quiz of our new unit - take notes and start out strong!!
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In Class (3/03):
1) Unit IV test
2) Checked Spring Semester Current Events Journals!
Homework:
None yet...new unit begins next class! (Starting with Ch. 14 if you want to get a jump start!)
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In Class (2/23):
1) Quiz 4.6 (359-370 and 553-560)
2) Executive Agreements, Executive Orders and Executive Privilege - notes, overview, examples and article
3) War powers in the Constitution and the "Imperial Presidency" argument
Homework (due 2/25):
1) Please remember to post your Article Review on TURNITIN.COM!
2) Read "The Imperial Presidency" by Schlesinger and answer the questions on a separate piece of paper. Be ready to discuss!
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In Class (2/19):
1) Quiz 4.5 (341-358)
2) The "Ideal" President (discussion)
3) Presidential Power - Neustadt reading questions (discussion)
4) Executive Agreements vs. Treaties
Homework (due 2/23):
1) Read text pp. 359-370 AND 553-560 (last reading quiz of unit!). READ CAREFULLY AND TAKE NOTES!!
2) Article Review: review Jones "The Presidency in a Separated System" in Woll reader (pp. 320-327). .
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In Class (2/11):
1) Legislation research: sharing and discussion
2) The Federal Budget: review of article, vocabulary and overview of federal spending
3) Signing up for Current Events topics (2nd semester journals)
Homework (due 2/17):
1) Read pp. 329-341 - reading quiz!
NOTE: Please DO NOT just directly print or download outline notes off the textbook website. This is cheating! I let you use notes that you have TAKEN YOURSELF while reading the book for the quizzes. Please do not abuse this privilege. I will be checking your notes from now on.
2) Current Events topics - if you didn't sign up for one or haven't decided! Time to get started on your new journal...
3) U.S. v. Lopez group...it's YOUR TURN!
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In Class (2/5):
1) Quiz 4.3 (310-326)
2) Diversity in Congress: chart/overview and discussion
3) "Congress and the Quest for Power:" - Committees in Congress
4) Leadership in Congress (handout)
5) Key Legislation: handout and research assignment
Homework (due 2/11):
Choose ONE law from the "Key Legislation" list to research, following the list of questions provided. Try to find as much information as you can and remember that some of this information will be hard or impossible to find. Do your best! (Due 2/11)
Choose ONE law from the "Key Legislation" list to research, following the list of questions provided. Try to find as much information as you can and remember that some of this information will be hard or impossible to find. Do your best! (Due 2/11)
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In Class (1/16):
1) Unit III Vocab Quiz
2) Scoring of Unit III Article Review
3) TV and Modern Elections article/questions - discussion
4) Current issues with media/journalism/recent terrorist attacks - article and discussion
5) Review sheet for Unit III test
Homework (due 1/20):
CURRENT EVENTS JOURNALS!
Make sure that you:
-Have a cover page with the title of your topic on it
-Have an opening statement
-Have 12-15 entries
-Number your entries
-Put a date on each entry
-Include a summary, response and prediction for each entry
-Have an MLA citation for each entry
-Include a political cartoon
-Have a closing statement
UNIT III TEST on Final Exam Day (Thurs.) - same format as always!
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In Class (1/14):
1) Lobbying group presentations
2) Quiz 3.5 (Ch. 10)
3) Reading: "Television and Modern Presidential Campaigns"
Homework (due 1/16):
1) Read article on TV and elections and answer questions
2) Unit III Vocab Quiz...study!
3) Current Events Journals with a minimum of 12 entries due next TUESDAY!
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In Class (1/8):
Federalist #10 v. Tyranny of the Majority…group activity (compare and contrast)
Homework (due 1/14):
1) Read all of Ch. 10 for a double quiz on Wednesday, 1/14 (start reading and taking notes now…)
2) Unit III Article Review is also due on Wednesday, 1/14. READ Woll pp. 258-265 ("The Misplaced Obsession with PACs" by Larry Sabato) so you can write it soon.
3) CURRENT EVENTS JOURNALS are DUE on Tuesday, Jan. 20! Remember that you need a minimum of 12 entries, along with dates, titles, responses, and MLA formatted citations!!
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In Class (12/17):
1) Quiz 3.3 (171-180)
2) Political parties: notes and discussion!
Homework (due 1/06/15):
Read ALL of Ch. 9 for a double reading quiz when we return :)
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In Class (12/19):
"Unprecedented: The 2000 Election" + discussion
Homework (due 1/06/15):
Ch. 9 (all) - 10 pt. reading quiz!
Have a great holiday break!!
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In Class (12/15):
1) Quiz 3.2 (162-171)
2) Critical Elections: Group activity
Homework (due 12/17):
Read 171-180 for quiz 3.3!
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In Class (12/11):
1) Quiz 3.1 (151-162)
2) Unit III Overview
3) Political Parties: group discussion and platforms
Homework (due 12/15):
Read pp. 162-171 for reading quiz
Please remember to bring/show me your Current Events Journal if you have not already done so!
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In Class (12/09):
Review of Unit II test + scoring of FRQs
Homework (due 12/11):
Read pp. 151-162…we're starting Unit III !
Read pp. 151-162…we're starting Unit III !
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In Class (12/05):
Unit II Test!
Unit II Test!
Current Events Journal check
Homework (due 12/09):
Get ready for the next unit and watch lots of news too!
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In Class (11/20):
1) Congressional elections…more notes/terms/discussion
2) "Alice" article discussion/review
3) Campaign financing: some info/discussion
Homework (due 12/01):
1) Be ready for Quiz 2.7 (200-208) since we didn't have time to do it last class.
2) Finish Ch. 8 (208-220). No specific quiz on this material but it's all on the test!
3) Keep those Current Events Journals going - we'll check them during the test after we return.
4) Unit II vocab quiz on Wednesday 12/03 and Unit II test on Friday 12/05!!
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In Class (11/18):
1) Shaw v. Reno: group presentation
1) Shaw v. Reno: group presentation
2) Gerrymandering: overview and activity
3) Congressional elections and incumbent advantage + more terms to know!
Homework (due 11/20):
1) Don't lose the "Alice" reading and questions - we will discuss them and turn them in next class.
1) Don't lose the "Alice" reading and questions - we will discuss them and turn them in next class.
2) Read textbook pp. 200-208. Reading quiz!
3) Don't neglect your Current Events Journal…it will be checked again soon!
4) Buckley v. Valeo group…you are up next :)
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- AliceArticleQuestions.docx
- AliceArticle.pdf
- Convention Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_272345&feature=iv&src_vid=XebP6GSy_6I&v=My_N1O6FwEY
- General Election video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_6888&feature=iv&src_vid=My_N1O6FwEY&v=8knxFZSHU9U
- Electoral College video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUS9mM8Xbbw&safe=active
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In Class (11/12):
1) "Journeys with George" - review and discussion
2) 2014 Midterm Election results
3) Presidential elections…primaries and caucuses
Homework (due 11/14):
Nothing due next class…but don't forget to keep your CURRENT EVENTS JOURNAL up to date!!
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In Class (11/06):
"Journeys with George"!
Homework (due 11/12):
1) Complete the film questions and as many terms as you can. Be ready to discuss in class!
2) Unit II Article Review is due on Wednesday when we return ("The Responsible Electorate" by V.O. Key in Woll reader, pp. 226-230 - posted below in case you need it).
Have a great long weekend!
Have a great long weekend!
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In Class (11/04):
1) Quiz 2.6 (185-200)
2) Current articles/issues in voting and elections - group discussion
4) Video overview: Presidential Elections (primaries and caucuses)
Homework (due 11/06):
1) READ Woll reader pp. 226-230 ("The Responsible Electorate") for our Unit II article review. The paper is due next Wednesday :)
2) Come to class on Thursday ready to watch "Journeys with George"!
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In Class (10/29):
1) Quiz 2.4 (116-128)
2) Political Ideology: notes and discussion
3) Liberal and conservative survey and spectrum
Homework (due 10/31- Halloween AND Homecoming!!):
Read pp. 131-148 - take notes for a quiz!
**For more Political Ideology fun, go to www.politicalcompass.org. They have an online survey that will place you in a quadrant based on an x and y axis and compare your beliefs to other famous leaders in history. It's fun and easy - try it!**
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In Class (10/27):
1) Quiz 2.3 (103-116)
2) Public Opinion: notes, discussion, activity and reading/handout
Homework (due 10/29):
Read pp. 116-128 and take notes for a quiz!
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In Class (10/23):
1) Quiz 2.2 (pp. 90-99)
2) Political culture: notes and discussion
3) Activity: Are Americans Really Apathetic?
Homework (due 10/27):
Read pp. 103-115 (beginning of Ch. 5) - take notes for a reading quiz!
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In Class (10/21):
1) Quiz 2.1 (77-90)
2) Overview of Unit II: unit guide, dates, terms, etc.
3) Discussion and brainstorm: What do Americans believe in? This helps us understand American political culture
4) Political tolerance: Pairs activity/discussion
Homework (due 10/23):
Read pp. 90-99 (Hint: take notes for a reading quiz!)
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In Class (10/17):
1) Reviewed multiple choice portion of Unit I test
2) Reviewed FRQ questions, rubric, and answers
Homework (due 10/21):
Read Ch. 4 (pp. 77-90) and take notes for a reading quiz (remember those?!)
Read Ch. 4 (pp. 77-90) and take notes for a reading quiz (remember those?!)
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In Class (10/15):
1) Quick review of Unit 1 Vocab. Quiz results
1) Quick review of Unit 1 Vocab. Quiz results
2) UNIT I TEST!
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Nothing due next class! However, if you want to get ahead…start reading Ch. 4 (77-90).
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In Class (10/10):
1) Unit I Vocab Quiz
2) Handed back Key Const. Clauses quiz and reviewed
3) New Constitutional Convention: group gallery walk and discussion/debate!
Homework (due 10/15):
1) Unit I exam…see study guide and practice questions…study, study, study! The test will consist of 25 multiple choice questions (in the style of the 6 sample questions) and 2 FRQs.
REMINDER: THE MAKE UP TEST DAY WILL BE MONDAY, OCT. 20 at lunch, 7th period or after school ONLY. The entire test will be one FRQ worth 100 points, so please make every effort to be in class for the test on Wednesday!!
2) Please remember to bring your Current Events Journal to be checked during the test. You should have an Opening Statement/Intro. and 2-4 entries. You may bring your journal printed out, hand written or on a computer.
Answers to practice questions:
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. E
5. D
6. E
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In Class (10/06):
1) Turned in Unit I Article Review
2) Last notes and discussion on federalism: strict/loose construction; charts and table showing federalism and devolution.
3) Practice FRQ: Federalism
4) Constitutional Convention groups: brainstorming and planning!
Homework (due 10/08):
1) Write 2 amendments for your group's new Constitution. Use the format and wording in the actual Constitution (make it formal, direct, clear, and operational). Type and bring your amendments for your group to discuss and possibly use in your new and improved Constitution. Think BIG and be ambitious - you can help fix our government!
2) Heads up notice: Unit I vocab quiz will be Friday (yes, on Color Day!). Study the key terms list handed out at the beginning of the unit. There will be 20 sentences and you will need to fill in a term from a word bank.
3) Remember: Unit I test will be on Wednesday, Oct. 15. ALL makeup tests will be administered on Monday, Oct. 20 at lunch, during 7th period or after school. No exceptions!
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In Class (9/30):
1) Quiz 1.8 (pp. 65-74)
2) Barron v. Baltimore - case presentation
3) Federalism: more notes, discussion and an activity
Homework (due 10/02):
1) Read "Framing the Constitution" by Charles A. Beard in Woll supplemental reader (pp. 31-41). Complete the sheet of questions and be ready to discuss in class!
2) Study the Key Constitutional Clauses sheet and prepare for a quiz. There will be 15 statements and you will need to match them with the appropriate Constitutional clause. You will NOT need to cite article, section and clause :)
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In class (9/26):
1) Quiz 1.7 (59-65)
2) Activity: Federalism in the Constitution
3) Notes: Federalism
Homework (due 9/30):
Finish Ch. 3 (read pp. 65-74). Take notes and ace the quiz!
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In Class (9/24):
1) Quiz 1.6 (55-59)
2) Supreme Court case presentation: McCulloch v. Maryland
3) Marbury brief handed back (needing some revisions!)
4) Notes and discussion: The Living Constitution
Homework (due 9/26):
1) Read pp. 59-65 and takes notes, silly!
1) Read pp. 59-65 and takes notes, silly!
2) Please remember to re-do your Marbury v. Madison brief if you received it back with comments and no grade. Be sure to follow the format carefully and fully explain the case - make it clear to someone who does not know anything about the case!
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In Class (9/22):
1) Quiz 1.5: pp. 49-54
2) Amending the Constitution: group activity
3) New Constitutional Convention: teams and brainstorming activity
Homework (due 9/24):
Read pp. 55-59…quiz!
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In Class (9/18):
1) Amending the Constitution: overview, process, reading
2) New Constitutional Convention: team activity (overview)
3) The Great ERA Debate!
Homework (due 9/22):
1) Read pp. 49-54 for a reading quiz on Monday! Don't be afraid to take notes!!
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In Class (9/16):
1) Clock partners sign ups!
2) Federalist 51 discussion/review
3) Marbury v. Madison discussion/review
4) How to write a Supreme Court brief (overview)
Homework (due 9/18):
1) Marbury v. Madison brief (typed, printed out, in correct format!)
2) Read "The ERA: Almost an Amendment" and complete sheet of questions. Be ready to debate! :)
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In Class (9/12):
1) Quiz 1.4 (37-47)
2) How to write an FRQ for AP Gov: handouts, explanation and group activity
Homework (due 9/16):
1) Read "Federalist #51" by James Madison and complete the questions handed out in class. Be ready to share your answers and discuss!
1) Read "Federalist #51" by James Madison and complete the questions handed out in class. Be ready to share your answers and discuss!
2) Read the explanation of Marbury v. Madison in your textbook (p. 406-407) and take notes. If it still doesn't make sense or you have questions, do further research so you can intelligently (smile) discuss the case in class.
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In Class (9/10):
1) Quiz 1.3 (28-37)
2) Checks and Balances/Separation of Powers: review, notes and discussion
Homework (due 9/12):
1) Read text pp. 37-47. Reading quiz so take good notes!
2) Start your Current Events Journal NOW if you haven't already! :)
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In Class (9/08):
1) Quiz 1.2 (pp. 16-27)
2) Overview of U.S. Constitution (handout and explanation)
3) Checks and Balances/Separation of Powers in the Constitution: group activity (be sure to finish this for class on Wednesday if you didn't get it done with your group).
Homework (due 9/10):
1) Read pp. 28-37 for reading quiz (don't forget to take notes!!)
2) Be sure your Checks and Balances/Sep of Powers sheet is done so we can discuss it!
3) Start your Current Events Journal NOW if you haven't already! :)
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In Class (9/4):
1) Background to the Constitution: notes and discussion
2) The Great Initiative Debate!
Homework (due 9/8):
1) Read text pp. 16-27
1) Read text pp. 16-27
2) Take notes and prepare for a reading quiz!
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In Class (9/02):
1) Quiz 1.1 (woo-hoo!)
2) Democracy: notes and discussion
3) Supreme Court case groups and topics
4) Close Up Washington trip info and invitation
Homework (due 9/04):
1) Read textbook p. 13 ("You Decide") and take notes
1) Read textbook p. 13 ("You Decide") and take notes
2) Come to class prepared to debate either side of the initiative issue!
**NEWS FLASH…we now have our digital subscription to the Los Angeles Times!**
Class username: apgov
Class password: nielsen
Happy reading!!
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In Class (8/28):
1) Shared and discussed political cartoons
2) More discussion of class procedures/rules...
1) Shared and discussed political cartoons
2) More discussion of class procedures/rules...
3) Overview of Currents Events Journals: samples and requirements
4) Unit 1 Guide and overview
Homework (due 9/02):
1) Read and TAKE NOTES on textbook pgs. 3-15 (Ch. 1)
2) Be ready for our first reading quiz in class!
3) Decide your Current Events Journal topic for Fall Semester
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In Class (8/26):
1) Class overview: syllabus and course info
2) Political cartoons!
3) News and cartoons on the web: newsmap.jp, cagle.com, gocomics.com
3) News and cartoons on the web: newsmap.jp, cagle.com, gocomics.com
Homework (due 8/28):
1) Find a recent, relevant political cartoon (try cagle.com or gocomics.com) and use the "Political Cartoon Analysis Sheet" to write about it. You may write on this sheet directly OR type out your answers on a separate sheet. Be descriptive either way! Also, be sure to print out a copy of the cartoon and attach it.
2) Start thinking about your current events topic for your journal…what would be an interesting subject for you to focus on all semester?
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In Class (8/22):
1) Welcome and introductions
1) Welcome and introductions
2) Summer News Quiz!
3) Discussion of the news…what's up in the world today?
Homework (due 8/26):
1) Student info note card
2) Read and watch news!!