No Starter
Finish: Inside the White House
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Wednesday 12/17 & Thursday 12/18 2008
No Starter
Starters Due: 3 Starters X 5 Points Each = 15/15 Points
Chapter 13, 14, & 15 Test: The Executive Branch
Video: Inside the White House
Starters Due: 3 Starters X 5 Points Each = 15/15 Points
Chapter 13, 14, & 15 Test: The Executive Branch
Video: Inside the White House
Monday, December 15, 2008
Monday 12/15 & Tuesday 12/16 2008
Chart P. 456
1. In what decade did the budget deficit go beyond $100 Billion?
2. In what year did the budget actually have a $200 Billion surplus?
Discuss Ch 15 - Due
Video: The People and the President
(No Assignment on Video)
Test Next Time Chapter 13, 14 & 15
1. In what decade did the budget deficit go beyond $100 Billion?
2. In what year did the budget actually have a $200 Billion surplus?
Discuss Ch 15 - Due
Video: The People and the President
(No Assignment on Video)
Test Next Time Chapter 13, 14 & 15
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Thursday 12/12 & Friday 12/13 2008
Starter Chart P. 409
1. Which president had the most vetoes?
2. Which two presidents each had 12 vetoes overridden?
3. Which two presidents from the 1960s had no vetoes overridden?
Discuss Ch 14 - Due
Discuss Current Events - Due
Read Ch 15 & Do Political Dictionary
1. Which president had the most vetoes?
2. Which two presidents each had 12 vetoes overridden?
3. Which two presidents from the 1960s had no vetoes overridden?
Discuss Ch 14 - Due
Discuss Current Events - Due
Read Ch 15 & Do Political Dictionary
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Tuesday 12/9 & Wednesday 12/10 2008
Starter Chart P. 359
List in order the four people in line of succession to the presidency.
Read Article II: US Constitution
Discuss Chapter 13
Read Chapter 14/Do Political Dictionary
Current Event Next Due
List in order the four people in line of succession to the presidency.
Read Article II: US Constitution
Discuss Chapter 13
Read Chapter 14/Do Political Dictionary
Current Event Next Due
Friday, December 5, 2008
Friday 12/5 & Monday 12/8 2008
No Starter
Starters Due: 7 Starters X 5 Ponts Each = 35/35 Points
Chapter 10, 11, & 12 Test: The Legislative Branch
Read Chapter 13 Do Political Dictionary
Starters Due: 7 Starters X 5 Ponts Each = 35/35 Points
Chapter 10, 11, & 12 Test: The Legislative Branch
Read Chapter 13 Do Political Dictionary
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Wednesday 12/3 & Thursday 12/4 2008
Starter Chart P. 345
1. After being introduced in the House or Senate, where do bills go next?
2. How can the President stop a passed bill from becoming a law?
3. What, if anything, can Congress do about this?
Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington
Pass Back Papers
Ch 10-12 Test Friday 12/5 or Monday 12/8
1. After being introduced in the House or Senate, where do bills go next?
2. How can the President stop a passed bill from becoming a law?
3. What, if anything, can Congress do about this?
Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington
Pass Back Papers
Ch 10-12 Test Friday 12/5 or Monday 12/8
Monday, December 1, 2008
Monday 12/1 & Tuesday 12/2 2008
Chart P. 330
Name the Joint Committees of Congress
Finish Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Discuss Ch 12 - Due
Ch 10-12 Test Friday 12/5 or Monday 12/8
Name the Joint Committees of Congress
Finish Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Discuss Ch 12 - Due
Ch 10-12 Test Friday 12/5 or Monday 12/8
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Tuesday 11/25 & Wednesday 11/26 2008
Starter Chart P.303
List the types of Intellectual Property protected by Federal Law
Ch 12 Political Dictionary - Due Next Time
Movie: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
w/ Study Guide
List the types of Intellectual Property protected by Federal Law
Ch 12 Political Dictionary - Due Next Time
Movie: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
w/ Study Guide
Friday, November 21, 2008
Friday 11/21 & Monday 11/24 2008
Starter P. 291
1. Which early American leader favored a large central government?
2. Which early American leader favored a very limited central government?
3. In your opinion, over time, which of these leaders has won the debate?
4. Defend your answer of #3
Discuss Ch 11 - Due
Read Ch 12 Do Political Dictionary
1. Which early American leader favored a large central government?
2. Which early American leader favored a very limited central government?
3. In your opinion, over time, which of these leaders has won the debate?
4. Defend your answer of #3
Discuss Ch 11 - Due
Read Ch 12 Do Political Dictionary
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Wednesday 11/19 & Thursday 11/20 2008
Starter Chart P. 272
1. How many members in the House of Representatives?
2. How many members in the Senate?
3. How long is a term in the Senate?
4. How long is a term in the House of Representatives?
Video: The Legislative Branch
with Video Study Guide
Discuss Current Events - Due
1. How many members in the House of Representatives?
2. How many members in the Senate?
3. How long is a term in the Senate?
4. How long is a term in the House of Representatives?
Video: The Legislative Branch
with Video Study Guide
Discuss Current Events - Due
Monday, November 17, 2008
Monday 11/17 & Tuesday 11/18 2008
Starter Map P. 268
1. Where are most of the states that lost seats in the House of Representatives?
2. Where are most of the states that gained seats in the House of Representatives?
3. Did Utah gain, lose or stay the same in the latest reapportionment?
4. Will Utah gain, lose or stay the same in the next reapportionment? Predict.
Discuss Ch 10 Political Dictionary - Due 18 Pts.
Read Ch 11 - Do Political Dictionary - Due Next Time
Current Event Next Time
1. Where are most of the states that lost seats in the House of Representatives?
2. Where are most of the states that gained seats in the House of Representatives?
3. Did Utah gain, lose or stay the same in the latest reapportionment?
4. Will Utah gain, lose or stay the same in the next reapportionment? Predict.
Discuss Ch 10 Political Dictionary - Due 18 Pts.
Read Ch 11 - Do Political Dictionary - Due Next Time
Current Event Next Time
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Friday 11/14 2008 8th Period
Starter P.263
1. How many Senators does each State send to Congress?
2. How many Representatives does California send?
3. How many Representatives does Wyoming send?
Read Article I of the US Constitution in class
1. How many Senators does each State send to Congress?
2. How many Representatives does California send?
3. How many Representatives does Wyoming send?
Read Article I of the US Constitution in class
Wednesday 11/12 2008 8th Period
Guest Speaker from Utah State University Politcal Science Department
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Tuesday 11/11 2008 2nd & 3rd Period
Starter P.263
1. How many Senators does each State send to Congress?
2. How many Representatives does California send?
3. How many Representatives does Wyoming send?
Read Article I of the US Constitution in class
1. How many Senators does each State send to Congress?
2. How many Representatives does California send?
3. How many Representatives does Wyoming send?
Read Article I of the US Constitution in class
Friday, November 7, 2008
Friday 11/7 & Monday 11/10 2008
No Starter Prepare for Test
Starters Due: 7 starters X 5 Pts. Each = 35 Pts.
Pass Back All Papers
Ch 5-9 Test
Read Chapter 10 & Do Political Dictionary
Starters Due: 7 starters X 5 Pts. Each = 35 Pts.
Pass Back All Papers
Ch 5-9 Test
Read Chapter 10 & Do Political Dictionary
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Wednesday 11/5 & Thursday 11/6 2008
No Starter Finish Election Map
Election Map Due
Chapter 9 Political Dictionary Due
"Political" Party
McCain Concession Speech
Obama Victory Speech
Ch 5-9 Test Friday 11/7 Mon 11/10
Election Map Due
Chapter 9 Political Dictionary Due
"Political" Party
McCain Concession Speech
Obama Victory Speech
Ch 5-9 Test Friday 11/7 Mon 11/10
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Monday 11/3 & Tuesday 11/4 2008
Election Day Starter:
Who will win the Presidential Election?
Why? (2-3 Sentences)
Read Chapter 9 & Do Political Dictionary
Election Night Electoral Map Assignment
Who will win the Presidential Election?
Why? (2-3 Sentences)
Read Chapter 9 & Do Political Dictionary
Election Night Electoral Map Assignment
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Wednesday 10/29 & Thursday 10/30
Starter: Vote in class, Mock Election
"Man of the Year"
All Late/Make-up & Extra Credit Due Thursday 10/30 @ 3 PM
"Man of the Year"
All Late/Make-up & Extra Credit Due Thursday 10/30 @ 3 PM
Monday, October 27, 2008
Monday 10/27 & Tuesday 10/28 2008
Do "Face the Issues" Exercise on P. 195
Answer Question #1 and both parts of Question #2
Discuss Ch 8 (Ch 7 & 8 Due)
"Man of the Year"
Answer Question #1 and both parts of Question #2
Discuss Ch 8 (Ch 7 & 8 Due)
"Man of the Year"
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Thursday 10/23 & Friday 10/24 2008
Starter P. 160-161
1. When were women guaranteed the right to vote?
2. When was the voting age lowered to 18?
Current Events Due/Discuss
Discuss Ch 7
1. When were women guaranteed the right to vote?
2. When was the voting age lowered to 18?
Current Events Due/Discuss
Discuss Ch 7
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Tuesday 10/21 & Wednesday 10/22 2208
Starter P. 134
1. Who won the election?
2. Who 'came in second'?
3. How did the 'Bull Moose Party' unintentionally cause the Democrats to win the election?
Discuss Ch 6
Ch 5 & 6 Due
Read Ch 7 & 8 AND Do Political Dictionary
Current Event NExt Time
1. Who won the election?
2. Who 'came in second'?
3. How did the 'Bull Moose Party' unintentionally cause the Democrats to win the election?
Discuss Ch 6
Ch 5 & 6 Due
Read Ch 7 & 8 AND Do Political Dictionary
Current Event NExt Time
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Tuesday 10/14 & Wednesday 10/15 2008
P. 127
1. Who first popularized the animal symbols for the two main political parties?
2. What is the symbol for the Democrats?
3. What is the symbol for the Republicans?
Political Orientation Online Activity
Discuss Ch 5
1. Who first popularized the animal symbols for the two main political parties?
2. What is the symbol for the Democrats?
3. What is the symbol for the Republicans?
Political Orientation Online Activity
Discuss Ch 5
Monday, October 13, 2008
Friday 10/10 & Monday 10/13 2008
Chart P. 128-129
1. When was the first "Era of the Democrats"?
2. When was the "Era of the Republicans"?
3. List the four parties represented on the chart
Read Ch 5 & 6
Do All Political Dictionary
Debates as Farce:Simpsons/Sideshow Bob
1. When was the first "Era of the Democrats"?
2. When was the "Era of the Republicans"?
3. List the four parties represented on the chart
Read Ch 5 & 6
Do All Political Dictionary
Debates as Farce:Simpsons/Sideshow Bob
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Wednesday 10/8 & Thursday 10/9 2008
Chart P. 124
1. Name the two major political parties in the US.
2. Name three other important political organizations in the US.
Finish McCain Speech
Discuss
Current Events Due/Discuss
1. Name the two major political parties in the US.
2. Name three other important political organizations in the US.
Finish McCain Speech
Discuss
Current Events Due/Discuss
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Monday 10/6 & Tuesday 10/7 2008
Starter:
1. Do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat or indepentent?
2. Why?
Ch 3 & 4 Test
John McCain Convention Acceptance Speech
(first 43 Minutes/finish & discussion next time)
Current Event Next Time
1. Do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat or indepentent?
2. Why?
Ch 3 & 4 Test
John McCain Convention Acceptance Speech
(first 43 Minutes/finish & discussion next time)
Current Event Next Time
Friday, October 3, 2008
Thursday 10/2 & Friday 10/3 2008
Starter Chart P. 93
List all the Concurrent powers shared between the National and State governments of the United States
Barack Obama Convention Acceptance Speech
Discussion
Discuss Ch 4 Sec 2 & 3
Ch 4 Due
Ch 3 & 4 Test Monday 10/6 OR Tues 10/7
List all the Concurrent powers shared between the National and State governments of the United States
Barack Obama Convention Acceptance Speech
Discussion
Discuss Ch 4 Sec 2 & 3
Ch 4 Due
Ch 3 & 4 Test Monday 10/6 OR Tues 10/7
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Tuesday 9/30 & Wednesday 10/1 2008
Starter Chart P. 93
List all the powers reserved to the States of the United States
Discuss Ch 4 Sec 1
Economic Crisis
Read the Paper - In-class Discussion
Ch 3 & 4 Test Monday 10/6 OR Tues 10/7
List all the powers reserved to the States of the United States
Discuss Ch 4 Sec 1
Economic Crisis
Read the Paper - In-class Discussion
Ch 3 & 4 Test Monday 10/6 OR Tues 10/7
Monday, September 29, 2008
Thursday 9/25 & Monday 9/29 2008
Starter Chart P. 93
List all the National Powers of the United States Government
Current Event Due/Discuss
John Adams: Don't Tread on Me
No Assignment
List all the National Powers of the United States Government
Current Event Due/Discuss
John Adams: Don't Tread on Me
No Assignment
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Tuesday 9/23 and Wednesday 9/24 2008
Starter P. 76
1. When did the Bill of Rights go into effect?
2. Which amendment was ratified most quickly?
3. Which amendment took the longest to be ratified?
Discuss Ch 3 Sec 3
Read ALL CH 4
Do ALL Political Dictionary
Finish Video: A More Perfect Union
Current Event Next Time
Thurs 9/25 or Mon 9/29
1. When did the Bill of Rights go into effect?
2. Which amendment was ratified most quickly?
3. Which amendment took the longest to be ratified?
Discuss Ch 3 Sec 3
Read ALL CH 4
Do ALL Political Dictionary
Finish Video: A More Perfect Union
Current Event Next Time
Thurs 9/25 or Mon 9/29
Friday, September 19, 2008
Friday 9/19 & Monday 9/22 2008
Starter Chart P. 68
1. What 'checks' does the Judicial Branch have against the Executive Branch?
2. What 'check' does the Jucial Branck have againts the Legislative Branch?
Discuss Ch 3 Sec 2
Video: A More Perfect Union
60 Minutes/Quiz
1. What 'checks' does the Judicial Branch have against the Executive Branch?
2. What 'check' does the Jucial Branck have againts the Legislative Branch?
Discuss Ch 3 Sec 2
Video: A More Perfect Union
60 Minutes/Quiz
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Wednesday 9/17 & Thursday 9/18 2008
Starter P. 65
1. What is Article IV about?
2. What is Article V about?
3. What is Article VI about?
4. What is Article VII about?
Discuss Current Events
Current Events Due
Discuss Ch 3 Sec 1
Video: A More Perfect Union
30-45 Minutes/Quiz
1. What is Article IV about?
2. What is Article V about?
3. What is Article VI about?
4. What is Article VII about?
Discuss Current Events
Current Events Due
Discuss Ch 3 Sec 1
Video: A More Perfect Union
30-45 Minutes/Quiz
Monday, September 15, 2008
Monday 9/15 & Tuesday 9/16 2008
Starter P. 65
1. What is Article I about?
2. What is Article II about?
3. What is Article III about?
Read Ch 3
Do All Political Dictionary Terms
More Video: John Adams- Independence
Current Event Next Time
1. What is Article I about?
2. What is Article II about?
3. What is Article III about?
Read Ch 3
Do All Political Dictionary Terms
More Video: John Adams- Independence
Current Event Next Time
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Thursday 9/11 and Friday 9/12 2008
Starter:
Reflect ~9/11/2001~
Where were you when you heard about the attacks?
Describe your thoughts and feelings.
Starters Due
Pass Back All Papers
Chapter 1 & 2 Test
No Assignment
Reflect ~9/11/2001~
Where were you when you heard about the attacks?
Describe your thoughts and feelings.
Starters Due
Pass Back All Papers
Chapter 1 & 2 Test
No Assignment
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Tuesday 9/9 & Wednesday 9/10 2008
Starter P. 45
1. How many votes did each state get?
2. Describe the national court system.
3. How many votes required to pass a law?
Discuss Ch 2 Sec 3 & 4
All Ch 2 Political Dictionary Terms Due
Video: John Adams- Independence (No Assignment)
Ch 1 & 2 Test 9/11 (2nd & 3rd) 9/12 (8th)
1. How many votes did each state get?
2. Describe the national court system.
3. How many votes required to pass a law?
Discuss Ch 2 Sec 3 & 4
All Ch 2 Political Dictionary Terms Due
Video: John Adams- Independence (No Assignment)
Ch 1 & 2 Test 9/11 (2nd & 3rd) 9/12 (8th)
Friday, September 5, 2008
Friday 9/5 & Monday 9/8 2008
Starter P. 39
1. List the four common characteristics shared by the early state constitutions.
2. What is popular sovereignty?
Discuss Ch 2 Sec 1 & 2
Declaration of Independence Video & Study Guide
Ch 1 & 2 Test Thursday 9/11 & Friday 9/12
1. List the four common characteristics shared by the early state constitutions.
2. What is popular sovereignty?
Discuss Ch 2 Sec 1 & 2
Declaration of Independence Video & Study Guide
Ch 1 & 2 Test Thursday 9/11 & Friday 9/12
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Wednesday 9/3 & Thursday 9/4 2008
Starter P. 29
1. When was the Magna Carta Signed?
2. When was the English Bill of Rights signed?
3. Why is the chart called "Foundations of American Values" if it about English history?
Read Ch 2
Do Political Dictionary
1. When was the Magna Carta Signed?
2. When was the English Bill of Rights signed?
3. Why is the chart called "Foundations of American Values" if it about English history?
Read Ch 2
Do Political Dictionary
Friday, August 29, 2008
Tuesday 9/2 2008 (8th Period ONLY)
Special Guest Speaker ~ No Assignment
Discuss Ch 1 Political Dictionary
Ch 1 Political Dictionary Due
Discuss Ch 1 Political Dictionary
Ch 1 Political Dictionary Due
Friday 8/29 2008 (2nd & 3rd Periods ONLY)
Starter P. 6 & 7
1. What are the 4 characteristics of a state?
2. Name 4 theories which attempt to explain the origins of government.
Discuss Ch 1 Political Dictionary
Ch 1 Political Dictionary Due
Current Events Assignment in Writing Lab
1. What are the 4 characteristics of a state?
2. Name 4 theories which attempt to explain the origins of government.
Discuss Ch 1 Political Dictionary
Ch 1 Political Dictionary Due
Current Events Assignment in Writing Lab
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Wednesday 8/27 & Thursday 8/28 2008
Seating Chart/Roll
Starter: What is the purpose of government?
"The Preamble" - School House Rock
Books Handed Out
Read Ch 1 All 3 Sections
Define Political Dictionary Terms P. 4, 12 & 18
Due/Discuss Next Time
Starter: What is the purpose of government?
"The Preamble" - School House Rock
Books Handed Out
Read Ch 1 All 3 Sections
Define Political Dictionary Terms P. 4, 12 & 18
Due/Discuss Next Time
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Friday, August 22, 2008
Monday 8/25 2008
Welcome to class
A short discussion about US Gov & Citizenship and what is expected in my class
A short discussion about US Gov & Citizenship and what is expected in my class
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
About Me
- Stanley E. Andrus
- I am a... joker, teacher, scholar, reader, father, writer, thinker, doer, adventurer, traveler, foodie, political junkie, political independent, movie buff, history geek & more...