No Starter
IOUSA
& Video Study Guide
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Friday, December 18, 2009
Friday 12/18/09
Starter Chart P. 406
1. Which president on the chart had the most vetoes?
2. Which two presidents each had 12 vetoes overridden?
3. Which two presidents in the 1960s had no vetoes overridden?
Current Events Due/Discuss
Two Bad Neighbors
1. Which president on the chart had the most vetoes?
2. Which two presidents each had 12 vetoes overridden?
3. Which two presidents in the 1960s had no vetoes overridden?
Current Events Due/Discuss
Two Bad Neighbors
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Wednesday 12/16/09
Starter Chart P. 359
List in order the four people in line of succession to the presidency.
Discuss Ch 13
Video: The Executive Branch
& Video Study Guide
Current Event Friday 12/18
List in order the four people in line of succession to the presidency.
Discuss Ch 13
Video: The Executive Branch
& Video Study Guide
Current Event Friday 12/18
Monday, December 14, 2009
Monday 12/14/09
No Starter
Ch 10-12 Test
Starters Due
Ch 12 Due
Read Chapter 13 & Political Dictionary
Current Event Friday 12/18
Ch 10-12 Test
Starters Due
Ch 12 Due
Read Chapter 13 & Political Dictionary
Current Event Friday 12/18
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Thursday 12/10/09
No Starter
Current Events Due Collect
John Adams: Unite or Die & Study Guide
Finish Ch 12 & Do Politcal Dictionary Due Mon 12/14
Pass Back All Papers
Test Monday 12/14
Current Events Due Collect
John Adams: Unite or Die & Study Guide
Finish Ch 12 & Do Politcal Dictionary Due Mon 12/14
Pass Back All Papers
Test Monday 12/14
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Tuesday 12/8/09
Starter Chart P. 330
Name the Joint Committees of Congress.
Finish Video: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
& Video Study Guide
Read Ch 12 & Do Politcal Dictionary
Current Event for Thursday 12/10
Name the Joint Committees of Congress.
Finish Video: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
& Video Study Guide
Read Ch 12 & Do Politcal Dictionary
Current Event for Thursday 12/10
Friday, December 4, 2009
Friday 12/4/09
Starter Chart P. 303
Name the different kinds of Intellectual Property protected by Federal Law.
Current Event Due/Discuss
Video: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
& Video Study Guide
Name the different kinds of Intellectual Property protected by Federal Law.
Current Event Due/Discuss
Video: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
& Video Study Guide
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
December 12/2/09
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 Sec 3, 4 & 5 Due 27/27
Video: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
& Video Study Guide
Current Event Fri 12/4
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 Sec 3, 4 & 5 Due 27/27
Video: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
& Video Study Guide
Current Event Fri 12/4
Monday, November 30, 2009
Tuesday 11/30/09
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?
Discuss Ch 11 Sec 1 & 2
Video: The Legislative Branch
& Video Study Guide
Current Event Friday 12/4
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?
Discuss Ch 11 Sec 1 & 2
Video: The Legislative Branch
& Video Study Guide
Current Event Friday 12/4
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Tuesday 11/24/09
Starter Map P.268
1. Where are most of the states that lost seats in the House of Representatives?
2. Where are the states that gained seats?
3. Did Utah gain, lose or stay the same after the latest (2000) Census?
4. Will our state gain, lose or stay the same after the next (2010) Census? Predict.
Discuss Ch 10 Sec 3 & 4
Ch 10 Due 18/18
Read Ch 11 AND DO Political Dictionary
1. Where are most of the states that lost seats in the House of Representatives?
2. Where are the states that gained seats?
3. Did Utah gain, lose or stay the same after the latest (2000) Census?
4. Will our state gain, lose or stay the same after the next (2010) Census? Predict.
Discuss Ch 10 Sec 3 & 4
Ch 10 Due 18/18
Read Ch 11 AND DO Political Dictionary
Friday, November 20, 2009
Friday 11/20/09
Starter Chart 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?
Discuss Ch 10 Sec 1 & 2
Current Events Due/Discuss
Rest of Ch 10 Due Tues 11/24
1. How many Senators does each State send to Congress?
2. How many Representatives does California send?
3. How many Representatives does Wyoming send?
Discuss Ch 10 Sec 1 & 2
Current Events Due/Discuss
Rest of Ch 10 Due Tues 11/24
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Wednesday 11/18/09
No Starter
Pass Back All Papers
Ch 5-9 Test
Starters Due 7 Starters X 5 Pts. Each = 35/35
Ch 8 Due 15/15
Ch 9 Due 9/9
Read Ch 10 AND Do Political Dictionary
Current Event Friday 11/20
Pass Back All Papers
Ch 5-9 Test
Starters Due 7 Starters X 5 Pts. Each = 35/35
Ch 8 Due 15/15
Ch 9 Due 9/9
Read Ch 10 AND Do Political Dictionary
Current Event Friday 11/20
Monday, November 16, 2009
Monday 11/16/09
Starter: Look at the Chart on P. 212
1. On average, how many hours do Americans spend watching TV each year?
2. Listening to Radio?
3. On the Internet?
4. Reading Newspapers?
5. Reading Magazines?
Discuss Ch 9 - Due 9/9
Video Clip: Swing Vote
Ch 5-9 Test Wednesday 11/18
Current Event Friday 11/20
1. On average, how many hours do Americans spend watching TV each year?
2. Listening to Radio?
3. On the Internet?
4. Reading Newspapers?
5. Reading Magazines?
Discuss Ch 9 - Due 9/9
Video Clip: Swing Vote
Ch 5-9 Test Wednesday 11/18
Current Event Friday 11/20
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Thursday 11/12/09
Starter
Do the “Face the Issues” Exercise P. 195
Answer Question #1 & both parts of Question #2
Discuss Ch 8 - Due 15/15
Current Event Due/Discuss
View/Discuss Political TV Commercials
Ch 9 for Monday 11/16
Do the “Face the Issues” Exercise P. 195
Answer Question #1 & both parts of Question #2
Discuss Ch 8 - Due 15/15
Current Event Due/Discuss
View/Discuss Political TV Commercials
Ch 9 for Monday 11/16
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Tuesday 11/10/09
Starter P. 160-161
1. When were women guaranteed the right to vote?
2. When was the voting age lowered to 18?
Discuss Ch 7 - Due 18/18
Man of the Year
Ch 8 for Thursday 11/10
Current Event for Thursday 11/10
1. When were women guaranteed the right to vote?
2. When was the voting age lowered to 18?
Discuss Ch 7 - Due 18/18
Man of the Year
Ch 8 for Thursday 11/10
Current Event for Thursday 11/10
Monday, November 9, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Wednesday 11/4/09
Starter Chart P. 134
1. Who won the most electoral votes?
2. Who ‘came in second’?
3. How did the ‘Bull Moose Party’ unintentionally help the Democrats win?
Discuss Ch 6 Political Dictionary - Due 20/20
Read Chapter 7 & DO Political Dictionary
Current Event Fri 11/6
1. Who won the most electoral votes?
2. Who ‘came in second’?
3. How did the ‘Bull Moose Party’ unintentionally help the Democrats win?
Discuss Ch 6 Political Dictionary - Due 20/20
Read Chapter 7 & DO Political Dictionary
Current Event Fri 11/6
Monday, November 2, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Wednesday 10/28/09
Starter P. 128-129
1. When was the first ‘Era of the Democrats’?
2. When was the ‘Era of the Republicans’?
Name the four parties represented on the chart.
Current Event Due/Discuss
Read Ch 6 AND DO Political Dictionary
1. When was the first ‘Era of the Democrats’?
2. When was the ‘Era of the Republicans’?
Name the four parties represented on the chart.
Current Event Due/Discuss
Read Ch 6 AND DO Political Dictionary
Monday, October 26, 2009
Monday 10/26/09
Starter P. 127
1. Who is credited with popularizing the animal symbols we use to identify the two main political parties?
2. What animal symbolizes the Democrats?
3. What animal symbolizes the Republicans?
Discuss Ch 5 Sec 3, 4 & 5 DUE 25/25
Read Ch 6 AND DO Political Dictionary
Current Event for Wednesday 10/28/09
1. Who is credited with popularizing the animal symbols we use to identify the two main political parties?
2. What animal symbolizes the Democrats?
3. What animal symbolizes the Republicans?
Discuss Ch 5 Sec 3, 4 & 5 DUE 25/25
Read Ch 6 AND DO Political Dictionary
Current Event for Wednesday 10/28/09
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Thursday 10/22/09
Starter:Chart P.124
1. Name the two major political parties in the United States.
2. Name three other important political organizations in the United
Current Events Due - Discuss
Discuss Ch 5 Sections 1 & 2
Sideshow Bob Runs for Mayor
-Politcal Parties
-Elections
-Media
1. Name the two major political parties in the United States.
2. Name three other important political organizations in the United
Current Events Due - Discuss
Discuss Ch 5 Sections 1 & 2
Sideshow Bob Runs for Mayor
-Politcal Parties
-Elections
-Media
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Tuesday 10/20/09
No Starter
Pass Back All Papers
Ch 3 & 4 Test
Starters Due 4 X 5 Pts Each = 20/20
Read Ch 5
Do Political Dictionary
Current Event for Thursday 10/23
Pass Back All Papers
Ch 3 & 4 Test
Starters Due 4 X 5 Pts Each = 20/20
Read Ch 5
Do Political Dictionary
Current Event for Thursday 10/23
Friday, October 16, 2009
Friday 10/16/09
Starter Chart P.76
1. When did Bill of Rights (first 10 amendments) go into effect?
2. Which amendment was adopted in the shortest time?
3. Which amendment took the most time to ratify?
Current Events Due - Discuss
Ch 3 & 4 Test Tues 10/20
1. When did Bill of Rights (first 10 amendments) go into effect?
2. Which amendment was adopted in the shortest time?
3. Which amendment took the most time to ratify?
Current Events Due - Discuss
Ch 3 & 4 Test Tues 10/20
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Wednesday 10/14/09
Starter: Look at the chart P. 68
1. What ‘check’ does the Judicial Branch have against the Legislative Branch?
2. What ‘check’ does the Judicial Branch have against the Executive Branch?
Discuss Ch 4 Sec 1-3 Due 20/20
"Much Apu About Nothing" (Inherent Powers, Citizenship)
Current Event Friday 10/16
Ch 3 & 4 Test Tues 10/20
1. What ‘check’ does the Judicial Branch have against the Legislative Branch?
2. What ‘check’ does the Judicial Branch have against the Executive Branch?
Discuss Ch 4 Sec 1-3 Due 20/20
"Much Apu About Nothing" (Inherent Powers, Citizenship)
Current Event Friday 10/16
Ch 3 & 4 Test Tues 10/20
Monday, October 12, 2009
Monday 10/12/09
Starter: Table on P. 65
1. What is Article I about?
2. What is Article II about?
3. What is Article III about?
Discuss Ch 3 Sec 2 & 3
Due 18/18
Consitutional Overview Video
1 Page o Notes
Video Quiz
Finish Ch 4
Current Events Fri 10/16
1. What is Article I about?
2. What is Article II about?
3. What is Article III about?
Discuss Ch 3 Sec 2 & 3
Due 18/18
Consitutional Overview Video
1 Page o Notes
Video Quiz
Finish Ch 4
Current Events Fri 10/16
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Thursday 10/8/09
New Starter:
"And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country." ~John F. Kennedy
"Heroism on command, senseless violence, and all the loathsome nonsense that goes by the name of patriotism - how passionately I hate them!" ~Albert Einstein
Respond to the quotes… 2-3 sentences
Current Events Due - Discuss
Discuss Ch 3 Political Dictionary (Due next time)
Read Ch 4 Do Politcal Dictionary
"And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country." ~John F. Kennedy
"Heroism on command, senseless violence, and all the loathsome nonsense that goes by the name of patriotism - how passionately I hate them!" ~Albert Einstein
Respond to the quotes… 2-3 sentences
Current Events Due - Discuss
Discuss Ch 3 Political Dictionary (Due next time)
Read Ch 4 Do Politcal Dictionary
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Tuesday 10/6/09
No Starter
Pass Back All Papers
Ch 1 & 2 Test
Starters Due 9 Starters X 5 Points Each = 45/45 Points
Read Chapter 3 AND Do Political Dictionary
Current Event for Thursday 10/8
Pass Back All Papers
Ch 1 & 2 Test
Starters Due 9 Starters X 5 Points Each = 45/45 Points
Read Chapter 3 AND Do Political Dictionary
Current Event for Thursday 10/8
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
Monday 9/28/09
Starter:
"Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other." ~John Adams
"The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon." ~George Washington
Respond to the quotes… 2-3 sentences
Video: A More Perfect Union
& Video Study Guide
Do a Current Event for Wednesday 9/30
"Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other." ~John Adams
"The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon." ~George Washington
Respond to the quotes… 2-3 sentences
Video: A More Perfect Union
& Video Study Guide
Do a Current Event for Wednesday 9/30
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Wednesday 9/22/09
Starter
Chart P. 49 ~ Influential delegates at The Constitutional Convention
1. What occupation is most common among these selected framers of The Constitution?
2. What is second most common occupation?
3. Which two states delegations seem to represent the most key players?
Discuss Current Events - Due
Discuss Ch 2 Sec 3
Video: A More Perfect Union
& Video Study Guide
Chart P. 49 ~ Influential delegates at The Constitutional Convention
1. What occupation is most common among these selected framers of The Constitution?
2. What is second most common occupation?
3. Which two states delegations seem to represent the most key players?
Discuss Current Events - Due
Discuss Ch 2 Sec 3
Video: A More Perfect Union
& Video Study Guide
Monday, September 21, 2009
Monday 9/21/09
Look at the chart on P. 45
1. How many votes did each state get?
2. Describe the national courts system.
3. How many votes were required to pass a law?
Read: The Declaration of Independence
Video: The Declaration of Independence
& Video Study Guide
1. How many votes did each state get?
2. Describe the national courts system.
3. How many votes were required to pass a law?
Read: The Declaration of Independence
Video: The Declaration of Independence
& Video Study Guide
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Thursday 9/17/09
Starter: Look at the Chart on P. 39
1. List the four common features of the new state constitutions.
2. What is popular sovereignty?
Discuss Ch 2 Sec 1 & 2
Discuss Current Events - Due
Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington
The Declaration of Independence & Video Study Guide
1. List the four common features of the new state constitutions.
2. What is popular sovereignty?
Discuss Ch 2 Sec 1 & 2
Discuss Current Events - Due
Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington
The Declaration of Independence & Video Study Guide
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Tuesday 9/15/09
Look at the Timeline on P. 29
When was the Magna Carta signed?
When was the English Bill of Rights signed?
Why are these considered “Foundations of American Rights”?
John Adams: Episode 2 ~ Independence
& Video Study Guide
When was the Magna Carta signed?
When was the English Bill of Rights signed?
Why are these considered “Foundations of American Rights”?
John Adams: Episode 2 ~ Independence
& Video Study Guide
Friday, September 11, 2009
Friday 9/11/09
Starter:
Reflect on 9/11 2001
Where were you when you heard about the attacks?
Were you able to watch or listen to media coverage that day?
In a few sentences, describe your thoughts and feelings that day.
Read Ch 2
Do Political Dictionary
Discuss Current Events- Due
Reflect on 9/11 2001
Where were you when you heard about the attacks?
Were you able to watch or listen to media coverage that day?
In a few sentences, describe your thoughts and feelings that day.
Read Ch 2
Do Political Dictionary
Discuss Current Events- Due
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Wednesday 9/9/09
Starter:
1. What are the four characteristics of a ‘state’? See P. 6
2. Name four theories which attempt to explain the origins of government. See P. 7
Discuss Ch 1 Political Dictionary
President Obama Speech
1. What are the four characteristics of a ‘state’? See P. 6
2. Name four theories which attempt to explain the origins of government. See P. 7
Discuss Ch 1 Political Dictionary
President Obama Speech
Friday, September 4, 2009
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Wednesday 9/2/09
No Starter
Ch 1 Politcial Dictionary Due
Video: John Adams~Join or Die
& Video Study Guide
Ch 1 Politcial Dictionary Due
Video: John Adams~Join or Die
& Video Study Guide
Monday, August 31, 2009
Monday 8/31/09
Starter: Answer the following in at least 3 complete sentences.
What is the purpose of government?
Discuss Ch 1 Section 1
Read Ch 1 Section 2 & 3
Do Politcal Dictionary Terms
All Ch 1 Due Tuesday 9/2
What is the purpose of government?
Discuss Ch 1 Section 1
Read Ch 1 Section 2 & 3
Do Politcal Dictionary Terms
All Ch 1 Due Tuesday 9/2
Friday, August 28, 2009
Friday, May 22, 2009
Friday 5/22 2009
Chart P. 514
Where are cases appealed if they start in one of the 94 District Courts?
Where are cases appealed if they come from one of the highest State courts?
Why do you think there are so many courts and appeals courts BELOW the US Supreme Court?
2 Starters Due - 10/10 Collect
Current Events Due - Discuss
Where are cases appealed if they start in one of the 94 District Courts?
Where are cases appealed if they come from one of the highest State courts?
Why do you think there are so many courts and appeals courts BELOW the US Supreme Court?
2 Starters Due - 10/10 Collect
Current Events Due - Discuss
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Wednesday 5/20 2009
Starter Chart P. 507
According to the chart, what is the top court in the land?
How many District Courts in the United States?
How many Courts of Appeals in the United States?
Video on the Judicial Branch & Video Study Guide
Current Event Friday
According to the chart, what is the top court in the land?
How many District Courts in the United States?
How many Courts of Appeals in the United States?
Video on the Judicial Branch & Video Study Guide
Current Event Friday
Monday, May 18, 2009
Monday 5/18 2009
No Starter
Pass Back Papers
Ch 13, 14 & 15 Test
Starters Due 4 X 5 Pts. Each = 20 Pts.
Do a Current Event for Friday
Pass Back Papers
Ch 13, 14 & 15 Test
Starters Due 4 X 5 Pts. Each = 20 Pts.
Do a Current Event for Friday
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Thursday 5/14 2009
Starter Chart P. 426-427
Which were the first three executive departments?
When were they established?
What is the newest executive department?
When was it established? Why?
Discuss Ch 14 - Due
Discuss Current Events - Due
Read Ch 15
Do Political Dictionary
Ch 13, 14 & 15 Test Monday 5/18
Which were the first three executive departments?
When were they established?
What is the newest executive department?
When was it established? Why?
Discuss Ch 14 - Due
Discuss Current Events - Due
Read Ch 15
Do Political Dictionary
Ch 13, 14 & 15 Test Monday 5/18
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Tuesday 5/12 2009
Chart P. 456
In what decade did the budget deficit go beyond $100 Billion?
In what year did the budget actually have a $200 Billion surplus?
Read Ch 14
Do Politcal Dictionary
Do a Current Event for Thursday 5/14
Simpsons: Two Bad Neighbors
In what decade did the budget deficit go beyond $100 Billion?
In what year did the budget actually have a $200 Billion surplus?
Read Ch 14
Do Politcal Dictionary
Do a Current Event for Thursday 5/14
Simpsons: Two Bad Neighbors
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Friday 5/8 2009
Starter Chart P. 406
Which president on the chart had the most vetoes?
Which two presidents each had 12 vetoes overridden?
Which two presidents in the 1960s had no vetoes overridden?
Discuss Ch 13- Due 25/25
Which president on the chart had the most vetoes?
Which two presidents each had 12 vetoes overridden?
Which two presidents in the 1960s had no vetoes overridden?
Discuss Ch 13- Due 25/25
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Wednesday 5/6 2009
Starter: Chart P. 359
List in order the four people in line of succession to the presidency.
Read Article II: US Constitution
Read Chapter 13
Do Political Dictionary
Executive Branch Video
List in order the four people in line of succession to the presidency.
Read Article II: US Constitution
Read Chapter 13
Do Political Dictionary
Executive Branch Video
Monday, May 4, 2009
Monday 5/4 2009
No Starter
Pass Back Papers
Ch 10-12 Test
Starters Due 7 X 5 Pts Each = 35 Pts
Read Ch 10-12 & Do Political Dictionary
Pass Back Papers
Ch 10-12 Test
Starters Due 7 X 5 Pts Each = 35 Pts
Read Ch 10-12 & Do Political Dictionary
Friday, May 1, 2009
Thursday 4/30 2009
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
Discuss Ch 12- Due 26/26 Pts.
IOUSA Video
Discuss Current Events- Due
Legislative Branch Test (Ch 10-12) Monday 5/4
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
Discuss Ch 12- Due 26/26 Pts.
IOUSA Video
Discuss Current Events- Due
Legislative Branch Test (Ch 10-12) Monday 5/4
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Tuesday 4/28 2009
Starter Chart P. 330
Name the Joint Committees of Congress.
Read Ch 12
Do Political Dictionary
Do a Current Event for next time Thursday 4/30
The Simpsons: Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington
Legislative Branch Test (Ch 10-12) Monday 5/4
Name the Joint Committees of Congress.
Read Ch 12
Do Political Dictionary
Do a Current Event for next time Thursday 4/30
The Simpsons: Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington
Legislative Branch Test (Ch 10-12) Monday 5/4
Friday, April 24, 2009
Friday 4/24 2009
Starter Chart P. 303
Name the different kinds of Intellectual Property protected by Federal Law.
Finish Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Discuss Ch 11 ~ Due
Discuss Current Events
Name the different kinds of Intellectual Property protected by Federal Law.
Finish Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Discuss Ch 11 ~ Due
Discuss Current Events
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Wednesday 4/22 2009
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
Do a Current Event for Friday
Ch 11 Politcal Dictionary Due Friday
More Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
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
Do a Current Event for Friday
Ch 11 Politcal Dictionary Due Friday
More Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Monday, April 20, 2009
Monday 4/20 2009
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?
Read Chapter 11
Do Political Dictionary
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Video Study Guide
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?
Read Chapter 11
Do Political Dictionary
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Video Study Guide
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Thursday 4/16 2009
Starter Map P.268
Where are most of the states that lost seats in the House of Representatives?
Where are the states that gained seats?
Did Utah gain, lose or stay the same after the latest (2000) Census?
Will our state gain, lose or stay the same after the next (2010) Census? Predict.
Discuss Ch 10 - Due
Read Atricle I of the US Constitution
Where are most of the states that lost seats in the House of Representatives?
Where are the states that gained seats?
Did Utah gain, lose or stay the same after the latest (2000) Census?
Will our state gain, lose or stay the same after the next (2010) Census? Predict.
Discuss Ch 10 - Due
Read Atricle I of the US Constitution
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Tuesday 4/14 2009
Starter: Chart 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 Chapter 10
Do Political Dictionary
Legislative Branch Video & Study Guide
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 Chapter 10
Do Political Dictionary
Legislative Branch Video & Study Guide
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Tuesday 4/7 2009
No Starter
Pass Back All Papers
Ch 5-9 Test
Ch 9 Due
Starters Due 8 X 5 Pts Each = 40/40 Pts
Simpsons: Mr. Burns runs for Governor
Pass Back All Papers
Ch 5-9 Test
Ch 9 Due
Starters Due 8 X 5 Pts Each = 40/40 Pts
Simpsons: Mr. Burns runs for Governor
Friday, April 3, 2009
Friday 4/3 2009
Starters:
Look at the Chart on P. 212
1.On average, how many hours do Americans spend watching TV each year?
2. Listening to Radio?
3. On the Internet?
4. Reading Newspapers?
5. Reading Magazines?
Discuss Ch 8 Due 15/15
Discuss Current Events Due
Read Ch 9 Do Political Dictionary
Do a Current Event for Friday 4/3
Look at the Chart on P. 212
1.On average, how many hours do Americans spend watching TV each year?
2. Listening to Radio?
3. On the Internet?
4. Reading Newspapers?
5. Reading Magazines?
Discuss Ch 8 Due 15/15
Discuss Current Events Due
Read Ch 9 Do Political Dictionary
Do a Current Event for Friday 4/3
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Wednesday 4/1 2009
Starter:
P. 160-161
1. When were women guaranteed the right to vote?
2. When was the voting age lowered to 18?
Finish Movie: Man of the Year
Politics, Campaigns, Elections, Electronic Voting, etc.
Read Chapter 8 Do Political Dictionary
Do a Current Event for Friday 4/3
P. 160-161
1. When were women guaranteed the right to vote?
2. When was the voting age lowered to 18?
Finish Movie: Man of the Year
Politics, Campaigns, Elections, Electronic Voting, etc.
Read Chapter 8 Do Political Dictionary
Do a Current Event for Friday 4/3
Monday, March 30, 2009
Monday 3/30 2009
Starter:Do the “Face the Issues” Exercise P. 195
Answer Question #1 & both parts of Question #2
Discuss Chapter 7 Due [18/18 Pts.]
Movie: Man of the Year
Politics, Campaigns, Elections, Electronic Voting, etc.
Do a Current Event for Friday 4/3
Answer Question #1 & both parts of Question #2
Discuss Chapter 7 Due [18/18 Pts.]
Movie: Man of the Year
Politics, Campaigns, Elections, Electronic Voting, etc.
Do a Current Event for Friday 4/3
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Wednesday 3/25 2009
Starter Chart P. 134
Who won the most electoral votes?
Who ‘came in second’?
How did the ‘Bull Moose Party’ unintentionally help the Democrats win?
Read Chapter 7
DO Political Dictionary
Simpons: Sideshow Bob Runs for Mayor (Season 6 Episode 5)
Colbert Current Events
3rd Quarter Grade Cut-off is Thursday 3/26 @ 3 PM
Who won the most electoral votes?
Who ‘came in second’?
How did the ‘Bull Moose Party’ unintentionally help the Democrats win?
Read Chapter 7
DO Political Dictionary
Simpons: Sideshow Bob Runs for Mayor (Season 6 Episode 5)
Colbert Current Events
3rd Quarter Grade Cut-off is Thursday 3/26 @ 3 PM
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Monday 3/23 2009
Starter: P. 128-129
1. When was the first ‘Era of the Democrats’?
2. When was the ‘Era of the Republicans’?
3. Name the four parties represented on the chart.
Discuss Ch 6 Political Dictionary - Due
Political Preference Online Activity
3rd Quarter Grade Cut-off is Thursday 3/26 @ 3 PM
1. When was the first ‘Era of the Democrats’?
2. When was the ‘Era of the Republicans’?
3. Name the four parties represented on the chart.
Discuss Ch 6 Political Dictionary - Due
Political Preference Online Activity
3rd Quarter Grade Cut-off is Thursday 3/26 @ 3 PM
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Thrusday 3/19 2009
Starter P. 127
Who is credited with popularizing the animal symbols we use to identify the two main political parties?
What animal symbolizes the Democrats?
What animal symbolizes the Republicans?
Read Chapter 6
Do Political Dictionary
Video: The Process of US Government
3rd Quarter Grade Cut-off is Thursday 3/26 @ 3 PM
Who is credited with popularizing the animal symbols we use to identify the two main political parties?
What animal symbolizes the Democrats?
What animal symbolizes the Republicans?
Read Chapter 6
Do Political Dictionary
Video: The Process of US Government
3rd Quarter Grade Cut-off is Thursday 3/26 @ 3 PM
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Tuesday 3/17 2009
Starter:Chart P.124
1. Name the two major political parties in the United States.
2. Name three other important political organizations in the United States.
Discuss Ch 5 Politcal Dictionary
Politcal Parties
Simpsons (Clip): Homer vs. The 18th Amendment(Season 8 Episode 18)
3rd Quarter Grade Cut-off is Thursday 3/26 @ 3 PM
1. Name the two major political parties in the United States.
2. Name three other important political organizations in the United States.
Discuss Ch 5 Politcal Dictionary
Politcal Parties
Simpsons (Clip): Homer vs. The 18th Amendment(Season 8 Episode 18)
3rd Quarter Grade Cut-off is Thursday 3/26 @ 3 PM
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Friday 3/13 2009
Substitute Today
Starter: Do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat or neither? Why?
Video: The Bill of Rights
Take One Page of Notes
Current Events Due (Discuss at the Discretion of the Substitute)
Work on Ch 5 & Political Dictionary Due Next Time
Starter: Do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat or neither? Why?
Video: The Bill of Rights
Take One Page of Notes
Current Events Due (Discuss at the Discretion of the Substitute)
Work on Ch 5 & Political Dictionary Due Next Time
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Wednesday 3/11 2009
Chart P. 93
List the Concurrent Powers shared by the National and State Governments under our system.
Pass Back All Papers
Chapter 3 & 4 Test
Read Chapter 5 Do Politcal Dictionary
Do a Current Event for Next Time
List the Concurrent Powers shared by the National and State Governments under our system.
Pass Back All Papers
Chapter 3 & 4 Test
Read Chapter 5 Do Politcal Dictionary
Do a Current Event for Next Time
Monday, March 9, 2009
Monday 3/9 2009
Starter Chart P. 93
List all the National Powers of the United States Government
List all the powers reserved to the States within the United States
Discuss Ch 4 Sec 2 & 3
ALL Ch 4 Due
Pass Back Papers
Simpsons: Much Apu About Nothing (Season 7 Episode 23)
(Inherent powers, citizenship, etc.)
Chapter 3 & 4 Test Wednesday 3/11
List all the National Powers of the United States Government
List all the powers reserved to the States within the United States
Discuss Ch 4 Sec 2 & 3
ALL Ch 4 Due
Pass Back Papers
Simpsons: Much Apu About Nothing (Season 7 Episode 23)
(Inherent powers, citizenship, etc.)
Chapter 3 & 4 Test Wednesday 3/11
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Thursday 3/4 2009
Chart P.76
When did Bill of Rights (first 10 amendments) go into effect?
Which amendment was adopted in the shortest time?
Which amendment took the most time to ratify?
Discuss Chapter 4 Section 1
Video: Constitutional Overview
Chapter 4 Due Monday 3/9
Chapter 3 & 4 Test Wednesday 3/11
When did Bill of Rights (first 10 amendments) go into effect?
Which amendment was adopted in the shortest time?
Which amendment took the most time to ratify?
Discuss Chapter 4 Section 1
Video: Constitutional Overview
Chapter 4 Due Monday 3/9
Chapter 3 & 4 Test Wednesday 3/11
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Tuesday 3/3 2009
Look at the chart P. 68
What ‘check’ does the Judicial Branch have against the Legislative Branch?
What ‘check’ does the Judicial Branch have against the Executive Branch?
Discuss Ch 3 Political Dictionary - Due
School House Rock
Read Ch 4 Do ALL Political Dictionary
What ‘check’ does the Judicial Branch have against the Legislative Branch?
What ‘check’ does the Judicial Branch have against the Executive Branch?
Discuss Ch 3 Political Dictionary - Due
School House Rock
Read Ch 4 Do ALL Political Dictionary
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Thursday 2/26 2009
Look at the table on P. 65
1. What is Article I about?
2. What is Article II about?
3. What is Article III about?
Read Chapter 3 ALL
Do All Political Dictionary
Discuss Current Events - Due
1. What is Article I about?
2. What is Article II about?
3. What is Article III about?
Read Chapter 3 ALL
Do All Political Dictionary
Discuss Current Events - Due
Monday, February 23, 2009
Tuesday 2/24 2009
No Starter
Finish Video: A More Perfect Union & Study Guide
Pass Back All Papers
Chapter 1 & 2 Test
Starter Due 8 Starters X 5 Pts. Each = 40 Points
Finish Video: A More Perfect Union & Study Guide
Pass Back All Papers
Chapter 1 & 2 Test
Starter Due 8 Starters X 5 Pts. Each = 40 Points
Friday, February 20, 2009
Friday 2/20 2009
Starter:
"And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country." John F. Kennedy
"Heroism on command, senseless violence, and all the loathsome nonsense that goes by the name of patriotism - how passionately I hate them!" Albert Einstein
Respond to the quotes… 2-3 sentences
Ch 2 Political Dictionary Due
Continue Video: A More Perfect Union & Study Guide
Ch 1 & 2 Test Tuesday 2/24
"And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country." John F. Kennedy
"Heroism on command, senseless violence, and all the loathsome nonsense that goes by the name of patriotism - how passionately I hate them!" Albert Einstein
Respond to the quotes… 2-3 sentences
Ch 2 Political Dictionary Due
Continue Video: A More Perfect Union & Study Guide
Ch 1 & 2 Test Tuesday 2/24
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Wednesday 2/18 2009
Starter:
Do the “Political Cartoon” exercise, Page 61 in your textbook
Answer Questions 34 a & b and 35 a & b
Finish: John Adams
Study Guide Due
Discuss Ch 2 Sec 3, 4 & 5
Video: A More Perfect Union & Study Guide
All Ch 2 Political Dictionary Due Fri 2/20
Ch 1 & 2 Test Tuesday 2/24
Do the “Political Cartoon” exercise, Page 61 in your textbook
Answer Questions 34 a & b and 35 a & b
Finish: John Adams
Study Guide Due
Discuss Ch 2 Sec 3, 4 & 5
Video: A More Perfect Union & Study Guide
All Ch 2 Political Dictionary Due Fri 2/20
Ch 1 & 2 Test Tuesday 2/24
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Wednesday 2/11 2009
Starter:
Chart P. 49 ~ Influential delegates at The Constitutional Convention
1. What occupation is most common among these selected framers of The Constitution?
2. What is second most common occupation?
3. Which two states delegations seem to represent the most key players?
John Adams- Independence w/ study guide
Do a Current Event for Friday 2/13
Chart P. 49 ~ Influential delegates at The Constitutional Convention
1. What occupation is most common among these selected framers of The Constitution?
2. What is second most common occupation?
3. Which two states delegations seem to represent the most key players?
John Adams- Independence w/ study guide
Do a Current Event for Friday 2/13
Monday, February 9, 2009
Monday 2/9 2009
Starter:
Look at the chart on P. 45
How many votes did each state get?
Describe the national courts system.
How many votes were required to pass a law?
Finish: John Adams- Unite or Die w/ study guide
Read in Class, The Declaration of Independence
Look at the chart on P. 45
How many votes did each state get?
Describe the national courts system.
How many votes were required to pass a law?
Finish: John Adams- Unite or Die w/ study guide
Read in Class, The Declaration of Independence
Friday, February 6, 2009
Thursday 2/5 2009
Starter:
Look at the Chart on P. 39
List the four common features of the new state constitutions.
What is popular sovereignty?
Begin: John Adams- Unite or Die w/ study guide
Look at the Chart on P. 39
List the four common features of the new state constitutions.
What is popular sovereignty?
Begin: John Adams- Unite or Die w/ study guide
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Tuesday 2/3 2009
Starter
Look at the Timeline on P. 29
When was the Magna Carta signed?
When was the English Bill of Rights signed?
Why are these considered “Foundations of American Rights”?
Discuss Ch 2 Sec 1 & 2
Read Ch 2 Sec 3 & 4
Do Political Dictionary
Look at the Timeline on P. 29
When was the Magna Carta signed?
When was the English Bill of Rights signed?
Why are these considered “Foundations of American Rights”?
Discuss Ch 2 Sec 1 & 2
Read Ch 2 Sec 3 & 4
Do Political Dictionary
Wednesday 1/28 2009
Starter:
What are the four characteristics of a ‘state’? See P. 6
Name four theories which attempt to explain the origins of government. See P. 7
Discuss Ch 1 Sec 2 & 3
Ch 1 Political Dictionary Due
Discuss Current Events - Due
Read Ch 2 Sec 1 & 2
Do Political Dictionary
What are the four characteristics of a ‘state’? See P. 6
Name four theories which attempt to explain the origins of government. See P. 7
Discuss Ch 1 Sec 2 & 3
Ch 1 Political Dictionary Due
Discuss Current Events - Due
Read Ch 2 Sec 1 & 2
Do Political Dictionary
Monday, January 26, 2009
Monday 1/26 2009
New Seating Chart
Starter:
Answer the following in at least 3 complete sentences.
What is the purpose of government?
Discuss Ch 1 Sec 1 Political Dictionary Due Wed 1/28
Current Events Assignment Introduced (Writing Lab)
Current Event Due Wed 1/28
Starter:
Answer the following in at least 3 complete sentences.
What is the purpose of government?
Discuss Ch 1 Sec 1 Political Dictionary Due Wed 1/28
Current Events Assignment Introduced (Writing Lab)
Current Event Due Wed 1/28
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Wednesday 1/13 & Thursday 1/14 2009
No Starter
Turn in Textbooks
Finish 12 Angry Men
Extra Credit - Up to 3 Current Events Due Friday 1/16 @ 3 PM
Turn in Books by Friday 1/16 @ 3 PM
Turn in Textbooks
Finish 12 Angry Men
Extra Credit - Up to 3 Current Events Due Friday 1/16 @ 3 PM
Turn in Books by Friday 1/16 @ 3 PM
Monday, January 12, 2009
Monday 1/12 & Tuesday 1/13 2009
No Starter
Starters Due: 2 Starters X 5 Points Each = 10/10 Points
NO JUDICIAL BRANCH TEST
CRT Test in Writing Lab (Research Purposes Only)
Extra Credit - Up to 3 Current Events Due Friday 1/16 @ 3 PM
Turn in Books by Friday 1/16 @ 3 PM
Video: 12 Angry Men
Starters Due: 2 Starters X 5 Points Each = 10/10 Points
NO JUDICIAL BRANCH TEST
CRT Test in Writing Lab (Research Purposes Only)
Extra Credit - Up to 3 Current Events Due Friday 1/16 @ 3 PM
Turn in Books by Friday 1/16 @ 3 PM
Video: 12 Angry Men
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Thursday 1/8 & Friday 1/9 2009
Starter Chart P. 514
1. Where are cases appealed if they start in one of the 94 District Courts?
2. Where are cases appealed if they come from one of the highest state courts?
3. Why do you think there are so many courts and appeals courts BELOW the US Supreme Court?
Read Article III - US Constitution
Discuss Ch 18 & 19 - Due
1. Where are cases appealed if they start in one of the 94 District Courts?
2. Where are cases appealed if they come from one of the highest state courts?
3. Why do you think there are so many courts and appeals courts BELOW the US Supreme Court?
Read Article III - US Constitution
Discuss Ch 18 & 19 - Due
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Tuesday 1/6 & Wednesday 1/7 2009
Starter Chapter P. 507
1. According to the chart, what is the top court in the United States?
2. How many US Courts of Appeals?
3. How many US District Courts?
Read Chapter 18 & 19
Do Political Dictionary, Both Chapters
-Due Next Time
1. According to the chart, what is the top court in the United States?
2. How many US Courts of Appeals?
3. How many US District Courts?
Read Chapter 18 & 19
Do Political Dictionary, Both Chapters
-Due Next Time
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