(**NEW**) ATTENTION: To take the final early, you must have all work completed (With at least a C-) by May 29, 2015!! (2:45pm) Early finals will be June 3 & 4 (Wed & Thur).
Wednesday June 3: Blks 1/6, 8 & 9
Thursday June 4: Blks 3, 4 & 5
** Remember, even if qualified, you DO NOT have to take your final early. You can choose to remain in class throughout the week and take your final during finals week as originally scheduled.
Wednesday June 3: Blks 1/6, 8 & 9
Thursday June 4: Blks 3, 4 & 5
** Remember, even if qualified, you DO NOT have to take your final early. You can choose to remain in class throughout the week and take your final during finals week as originally scheduled.
Backup files has been added to this Weebly site in case the quizlet.com website is not working. You will find them under the Quizlet Backup Tab under 14-15 Resources! This is a great place to go to study for ANY Critical Competency Quiz or Sub-Competency Quiz.
What Are We Doing Today?
May 19, 2015 (Tue) HSCE CIVICS: C1, C2, C3,
Big Picture Idea = Review & Makeup Work C4, C5, C6
Today's Agenda:
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (See Warm-up Tab) (None Today!!!)
- If you have any interventions to complete, sub-standard quizzes to make-up, or Standard Quizzes to take, please do so today. First come first serve. Remember I'm available before school (6:30am-7:20am), Gold seminars & after school some days. We only have two weeks left after Memorial Day.
Notes: 9th Block = We will take the Competency 7 & 8 Quizzes on Thursday. Please work on your interventions & study the C1A, C2A, C3A, etc.. Questions for your final.
- Essential Questions:
1. Have you completed all Standard Quizzes?
2. Are you finished with all sub-standards?
3. Have you checked PowerSchool today?
- Learning Objective: The students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of all Standard Quizzes!
May 18 & May 19, 2015 (Mon/Tues) HSCE CIVICS: C3,
Big Picture Idea = The Judicial Branch 3.1.3, 3.1.5, 3.2.2, 3.4.5
Today's Agenda:
NOTE: This agenda is for Monday, Blocks 3-5. All other blocks will have a catch-up day.
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (See Warm-up Tab) (Please make sure you have all your warm-ups in the notes app on your iPad. I will be checking soon.)
- Discussion of select US Supreme Court Cases
- TLO v. New Jersey (C8C) & Texas v. Johnson (C8D)
- Quiz on above…(C8C) TLO v. New Jersey & (C8D) Texas v. Johnson
- Essential Questions:
1. How far should a school's authority extend outside of school hours (i.e...Facebook)?
2. What does the US flag represent to Americans? Is there only one answer?
3. Have you checked PowerSchool today?
- Learning Objective: The students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of how the US Supreme Court operates by giving several examples.
TLO v New Jersey Case Summary.pdf | |
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(C8C) TLO vs New Jersey.pdf | |
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(C8D) Texas vs Johnson.pdf | |
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(C7A) Critical Competency 7 Questions.pdf | |
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(C7A) Questions (quizlet).pdf | |
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(C8A) Critical Competency 8 Questions.pdf | |
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(C8A) Questions (quizlet).pdf | |
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May 14 & May 15, 2015 (Thu/Fri) HSCE CIVICS: C3,
Big Picture Idea = The Judicial Branch 3.1.3, 3.1.5, 3.2.2, 3.4.5
Today's Agenda:
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (See Warm-up Tab) (Please make sure you have all your warm-ups in the notes app on your iPad. I will be checking soon.)
- Discussion of select US Supreme Court Cases
- TLO v. New Jersey (C8C) & Texas v. Johnson (C8D)
- Quiz on above…(C8C) TLO v. New Jersey & (C8D) Texas v. Johnson
- Essential Questions:
1. How far should a school's authority extend outside of school hours (i.e...Facebook)?
2. What does the US flag represent to Americans? Is there only one answer?
3. Have you checked PowerSchool today?
- Learning Objective: The students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of how the US Supreme Court operates by giving several examples.
May 12 (ED 11:44) & May 13, 2015 (Tue/Wed) HSCE CIVICS: C1, C2, C3,
Big Picture Idea = Review & Makeup Work C4, C5, C6
Today's Agenda:
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (See Warm-up Tab) (None Today!!!)
- If you have any interventions to complete, sub-standard quizzes to make-up, or Standard Quizzes to take, please do so today after the Standard 6 Quiz. First come first serve. Remember I'm available before school (6:30am-7:20am), Gold seminars & after school some days. We only have two weeks left after Memorial Day.
- Essential Questions:
1. Have you completed all Standard Quizzes?
2. Are you finished with all sub-standards?
3. Have you checked PowerSchool today?
- Learning Objective: The students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of all Standard Quizzes!
May 8 & May 11, 2015 (Fri/Mon) HSCE CIVICS: C3,
Big Picture Idea = The Judicial Branch 3.1.3, 3.1.5, 3.2.2, 3.4.5
Today's Agenda:
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (See Warm-up Tab) (Please make sure you have all your warm-ups in the notes app on your iPad. I will be checking soon.)
- Review the C6A Questions as a review for the Competency 6 Quiz next class (for those eligible)
- Discussion of select US Supreme Court Cases
Marbury v. Madison, Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Topeka Board of Education, Miranda v. Arizona, Tinker v. Des Moines, McCulloch v. Maryland, Korematsu v. United States (C7E)
- Quiz on above…(C7E)
- Essential Questions:
1. Do courts help or hinder living in a peaceful society? Why?
2. How does the fact that federal judges have their job for life affect the decisions they make?
3. Have you checked PowerSchool today?
- Learning Objective: The students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of how the US Supreme Court operates by giving several examples.
(C6A) Questions (quizlet).pdf | |
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Landmark US Supreme Court Cases Worksheet (2014-15).pdf | |
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(C7E) US Supreme Court Cases Briefs.pdf | |
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May 6 & May 7, 2015 (Wed/Thu) HSCE CIVICS: C3,
Big Picture Idea = The Judicial Branch 3.1.3, 3.1.5, 3.2.2, 3.4.5
Today's Agenda:
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (See Warm-up Tab) (Please make sure you have all your warm-ups in the notes app on your iPad. I will be checking soon.
- Competency 5 Quiz (for those eligible)
- Discussion of Chief Justice (C7B), Levels of Federal Courts (C7C) & Judicial Review / Jurisdiction / Due Process (C7D)
- Quiz on above…(C7B) (C7C) (C7D)
- Essential Questions:
1. Can you give me an example of judicial review in action?
2. How do state judges in Michigan get their jobs? How do federal judges get their jobs?
3. Have you checked PowerSchool today?
- Learning Objective: The students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the structure and hierarchy of the judicial branch & how the judicial branch operates by giving several examples.
(C7B) Chief Justice SCOTUS.pdf | |
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(C7C) Levels of Federal Courts.pdf | |
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(C7D) Judicial Review, Jurisdiction, Due Process.pdf | |
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May 4 & May 5, 2015 (Mon/Tue) HSCE CIVICS: C3, C4, C5, C6
Big Picture Idea = The Presidency 3.1.4, 3.5.8, 5.4.2, 6.1.4
Today's Agenda:
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (See Warm-up Tab)
- Review the Competency 5 Questions (C5A)
- C6D Discussion on the president's cabinet
- Issues: Net Neutrality, ISIS, Ebola
- Videos:
- Quiz on (C6D) The Cabinet
- Essential Questions:
1. Can a president do everything by himself?
2. If you were president, what would be your top priorities and who would help carry these out?
3. Have you checked PowerSchool today?
- Learning Objective: The students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the president's role as leader of a team similar to a coach in the NFL. The president must hire the best people to carry out his goals. Each person in his cabinet has a role to play. Students will be able to explain these various roles for 5 of the 15 cabinet departments.
(C5A) Questions (quizlet).pdf | |
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(C6D) The Cabinet Departments.pdf | |
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14-15 Cabinet Worksheet.pdf | |
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The Case for Net Neutrality.pdf | |
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The Case Against Net Neutrality.pdf | |
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April 30 & May 1, 2015 (Thu/Fri)(11:44 ED on Friday) HSCE CIVICS: C3, C4, C5, C6
Big Picture Idea = The Presidency 3.5.9, 5.5.2, 5.4.2, 6.1.4
Today's Agenda:
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (See Warm-up Tab)
- C6C Complete the "Name the President" Worksheet
- Videos: TBD
- If Time: Cold War Discussion / Atomic Age POTUS Decision making
- Essential Questions:
1. How do you get to be president?
2. If you were president, what would be your top priorities?
3. Have you checked PowerSchool today?
- Learning Objective: The students will be able to describe the journey that candidates go through when trying to be POTUS. They will be able to explain how caucuses & primaries, political conventions and ultimately how the Electoral College impact the results.
(C6C) Name the President Worksheet.pdf | |
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List of US Presidents.pdf | |
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April 28 & April 29, 2015 (Tue/Wed) HSCE CIVICS: C3, C4, C5, C6
Big Picture Idea = The Presidency 3.5.9, 5.5.2, 5.4.2, 6.1.4
Today's Agenda:
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (See Warm-up Tab)
- Competency 4 Quiz (for those students eligible)
- C6B discussion on the Electoral College & POTUS
- Issues: ISIS, Prop 1,
- Videos: Glory (Legend & Common), The Kennedy Boys, The Long Goodbye
- Quiz on (C6B) Electoral College
- Essential Questions:
1. How do you get to be president?
2. If you were president, what would be your top priorities?
3. Have you checked PowerSchool today?
- Learning Objective: The students will be able to describe the journey that candidates go through when trying to be POTUS. They will be able to explain how caucuses & primaries, political conventions and ultimately how the Electoral College impact the results.
(C6B) Electoral College Map & Questions.pdf | |
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Mr. Boyd played Rafael Nadal in a tennis match. Mr. Boyd won the 1st set 7-6. He lost the 2nd set 6-0. He won the 3rd set 6-4. Who won the most games? Who won the tennis match? How does this relate to Electoral Votes?
April 24 & April 27, 2015 (Fri/Mon) HSCE CIVICS: C2, C3, C5
Big Picture Idea = Political Parties / Congress 3.1.1, 2.1.3, 3.5, 5.4.2
Today's Agenda: 3.5.2-3.5.6
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (See Warm-up Tab)
- Review of (C4A) Questions as a review for next class' Competency 4 Quiz
- Review Republican / Democrat notes (C5C)
- Review our US Representative (C5D) & our US Senators (C5E)
- Basic Facts on Congress (C5F)
- Quiz on (C5C-C5F)
- Essential Questions:
1. Is it important that the president be from a different party than most of the members of Congress?
2. If you were elected to Congress what would be your top 2 priorities?
3. Have you checked PowerSchool today?
- Learning Objective: The students will be able to discuss how Congress is organized and how that it is related to how well things get done in our political system.
(C4A) Questions (quizlet).pdf | |
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(C5C) Republicans & Democrats.pdf | |
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(C5D) (C5E) (C5F) Basic Facts on Congress.pdf | |
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April 22 & April 23, 2015 (Wed/Thu) HSCE CIVICS: C1 1.1.2
Big Picture Idea = Competency 1-5 Review 2.1.1
Today's Agenda: 2.1.2
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (See Warm-up Tab)
- Today is a catch-up day. If you have any interventions to complete, sub-competency quizzes to make-up, or Competency (Unit) Quizzes to take, please do so today. First come first serve. Remember I'm available before school (6:30am-7:20am), Gold Day seminars & after school some days.
- Tip: Remember to tell me the letter and number of the quiz you need. (i.e...C1G, C2B or Competency 1 Quiz)
- Essential Questions:
1. Am I caught up on everything?
2. If not, what do I need to make up?
3. Have I gone on to PowerSchool today?
- Learning Objective: To complete every sub-competency in Mr. Boyd's Competency Based Learning Government class.
November 6 & November 9, 2015 (Fri/Mon) HSCE CIVICS: C3 3.5
Big Picture Idea = Political Parties / Congress 3.5.1
Today's Agenda: (Continue from Wed/Thu) 3.5.2 - 3.5.3
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (See Warm-up Tab)
- Discussion on Republican & Democrats (Notes String) + Groups & Organizations (C5C)
- Videos: Animated Obama / Reagan video, Why Republican, Alex Keaton (All 3 on Computer)
Bruce (92), Obama DNC (107 &108)
- Essential Questions:
1. Do political parties help or hurt the country?
2. Does it matter when a majority of citizens are apathetic to the government's operation?
3. Have you checked PowerSchool today?
- Learning Objective: The students will be able to determine who is a Democrat or Republican based on their position on social and fiscal issues.
November 4 & November 5, 2015 (Wed/Thu) HSCE CIVICS: C3 3.5
Big Picture Idea = Political Parties / Congress 3.5.1
Today's Agenda: 3.5.2 - 3.5.3
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (See Warm-up Tab)
- Discussion on Republican & Democrats (Notes String) + Groups & Organizations (C5C)
- Videos: Animated Obama / Reagan video, Why Republican, Alex Keaton (All 3 on Computer)
Bruce (92), Obama DNC (107 &108)
- Essential Questions:
1. Do political parties help or hurt the country?
2. Does it matter when a majority of citizens are apathetic to the government's operation?
3. Have you checked PowerSchool today?
- Learning Objective: The students will be able to determine who is a Democrat or Republican based on their position on social and fiscal issues.
(C5C) Republicans & Democrats.pdf | |
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Democrat vs Republican Difference and Comparison.pdf | |
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October 30 & November 2, 2015 (Fri/Mon) HSCE CIVICS: C3 3.5
Big Picture Idea = Political Parties / Congress 3.5.1
Today's Agenda: 3.5.2 - 3.5.3
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (See Warm-up Tab)
- Draw E/D
- 21 Questions
- Discussion on Republican & Democrats (Notes String)
- Videos: What Say You, 2008 Jeopardy, Obama This Land Video,
Kenny Thomas "Not Me" video
- Essential Questions:
1. Do political parties help or hurt the country?
2. Does it matter when a majority of citizens are apathetic to the government's operation?
3. Have you checked PowerSchool today?
- Learning Objective: The students will be able to determine who is a Democrat or Republican based on their position on social and fiscal issues.
(C5C) Republicans & Democrats.pdf | |
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Democrat vs Republican Difference and Comparison.pdf | |
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March 31 & April 1, 2015 (Tue/Wed) HSCE CIVICS: C2, C3 2.2.1
Big Picture Idea = Political Parties / Congress 2.1.3
Today's Agenda: 3.2.1 - 3.2.5
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (See Warm-up Tab)
- Videos: ME@DNC
- Complete the Congressional Terms Vocabulary Worksheet (C5B) after your warmup. Write out the definition for each term & write one sentence using the term for each. Do this on a separate sheet of notebook paper & turn in before the end of class.
- Essential Questions:
1. How is Congress organized to work the most efficiently?
2. Do you trust Congress more, or less, than the President?
3. Have you checked PowerSchool yet?
- Learning Objective: The students will be able to discuss the operations of Congress and how it interacts with the other branches of the federal government.
Congressional Terms Worksheet (v2015).pdf | |
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March 27 & March 30, 2015 (Fri/Mon) HSCE CIVICS: C2, C3 2.2.1
Big Picture Idea = Federalism 2.1.3
Today's Agenda: 3.2.1 - 3.2.5
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (See Warm-up Tab)
- Videos: #51 Rally For Sanity Clips (Oct. 30, 2010)
- Discussion on (C4D) Supremacy Clause & (C4E) States Rights vs Nationalist Position
- Quiz on (C4D) Supremacy Clause & (C4E) States Rights vs Nationalist Position
- Essential Questions:
1. Do you feel we should have a national healthcare system in this country?
2. Do you trust the US government more, or less, than Michigan's government? Why or why not?
3. Why is the healthcare industry in this country so important to most people?
- Learning Objective: The students will be able to discuss and point out the differences between those that believe that the federal government is best to manage our lives and those that believe that states do a better job of this because they are closer to the people.
(C4D) Supremacy Clause.pdf | |
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(C4E) States Rights vs Nationalist Viewpoints.pdf | |
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Please Read (federalism_article).pdf | |
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Rally for Sanity Oct 30, 2010 Article.pdf | |
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March 25 & March 26, 2015 (Wed/Thu) HSCE CIVICS: C2, C3 2.2.1
Big Picture Idea = US Constitution / Federalism 2.1.3
Today's Agenda: 3.1.7
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (See Warm-up Tab)
- Competency 3 Quiz (for those eligible)
- Videos: Jeff Buckley & Neil Diamond (Boston Strong)
- Complete the Which Level Worksheet (C4B)
- Discuss (C4B) & (C4C)
- Quiz on (C4B) & (C4C)
- Essential Questions:
1. How does federalism affect the stopping of the ebola virus?
2. Should people who are suspected of contracting ebola be allowed to fly on commercial planes?
3. Have I gone on to PowerSchool today?
- Learning Objective: The students will be able to identify a couple of roles that each level of government is responsible for and also be able to identify those responsible for carrying them out.
(C4B) Roles of Local, State & Federal Governments.pdf | |
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(C4C) Elected Officials of Local, State & Federal Governments.pdf | |
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Which Level Worksheet (C4B).pdf | |
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Boston Marathon Bombing Article.pdf | |
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Boston Marathon Bombing (Update).pdf | |
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Boston Marathon Bombing Timeline.pdf | |
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March 23 & March 24, 2015 (Mon/Tue) HSCE CIVICS: C1 1.1.2
Big Picture Idea = US Constitution 2.1.1
Today's Agenda: 2.1.2
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (See Warm-up Tab)
- Check Warm-ups
- Review C3A Questions (Competency (Unit) 3 Quiz next class for those eligible.
- West Wing: "Mr. Willis of Ohio"
- Essential Questions:
1. How are judicial review and Obamacare (ACA) related?
2. Why are amendments important to the longevity of the US Constitution?
3. Have I gone on to PowerSchool today?
- Learning Objective: The students will be able to explain how the structure of the US Constitution keeps the government relevant to Americans' lives during changing generations.
(C3A) Questions (quizlet).pdf | |
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March 19 & March 20, 2015 (Thu/Fri) HSCE CIVICS: C1 1.1.2
Big Picture Idea = US Constitution 2.1.1
Today's Agenda: 2.1.2
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (See Warm-up Tab)
- Discussion of C3F (Judicial Review), C3G (1st 3 Articles of USC), C3H (Know 5 Amendments)
- Quiz on C3F, C3G & C3H
- Essential Questions:
1. How are our courts and referees similar?
2. Why are amendments important to the longevity of the US Constitution?
3. Have I gone on to PowerSchool today?
- Learning Objective: The students will be able to explain how changes to the US Constitution keep the government relevant to Americans' lives during changing generations.
(C3F) Judicial Review.pdf | |
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(C3G) Articles of the US Constitution.pdf | |
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(C3H) 27 Constitutional Amendments.pdf | |
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Notes on Competency 3 (Includes Easiest to Remember Amendments).pdf | |
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March 17 & March 18, 2015 (Tue/Wed) (Happy St. Patrick's Day) HSCE CIVICS: C1 1.1.2
Big Picture Idea = Competency 1, 2 & 3 Review 2.1.1
Today's Agenda: 2.1.2
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (See Warm-up Tab)
- Today is a catch-up day. If you have any interventions to complete, sub-competency quizzes to make-up, or Competency (Unit) Quizzes to take, please do so today. First come first serve. Remember I'm available before school (6:30am-7:20am), Gold Day seminars & after school some days.
- Tip: Remember to tell me the letter and number of the quiz you need. (i.e...C1G, C2B or Competency 1 Quiz)
- Essential Questions:
1. Am I caught up on everything?
2. If not, what do I need to make up?
3. Have I gone on to PowerSchool today?
- Learning Objective: To complete every sub-competency in Mr. Boyd's Competency Based Learning Government class.
March 13 & March 16, 2015 (Fri/Mon) HSCE CIVICS: C1 1.1.2
Big Picture Idea = US Constitution 2.1.1
Today's Agenda: 2.1.2
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (None - Study)
- Competency 2 Quiz for those eligible.
- Discussion of C3C (Preamble), C3D (Limits to 1st Amendment), C3E (Principles of the US Constitution)
- Quiz on C3C, C3D & C3E
- Essential Questions:
1. Why do we have a constitution? Does it limit the people's power or the government's power?
2. Who determines what I can and cannot say legally?
3. Have I gone on to PowerSchool today?
- Learning Objective: The students will be able to appreciate the complexity of balancing rights and responsibilities. After reviewing and discussing the first amendment, students will be able to discuss and list situations that limit those rights.
(C3D) Limitations to the 1st Amendment.pdf | |
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(C3E) Principles of the US Constitution.pdf | |
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March 11 & March 12, 2015 (Wed/Thu) HSCE CIVICS: C1 1.1.2
Big Picture Idea = US Constitution 2.1.1
Today's Agenda: 2.1.2
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (See Warm-up Tab)
- Review of C2A Questions for the Critical Competency Quiz next class for those eligible.
- Discussion of C3C (Preamble), C3D (Limits to 1st Amendment), C3E (Principles of the US Constitution)
- Video:
- Essential Questions:
1. Why do we have a constitution? Does it limit the people's power or the government's power?
2. Who determines what I can and cannot say legally?
3. Have I gone on to PowerSchool today?
- Learning Objective: The students will be able to appreciate the complexity of balancing rights and responsibilities. After reviewing and discussing the first amendment, students will be able to discuss and list situations that limit those rights.
First Amendment FAQs (Source: Newseum, Washington D.C.)
1st Amendment Exercise.pdf | |
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(C3C) Preamble.pdf | |
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(C3D) Limitations to the 1st Amendment.pdf | |
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(C3E) Principles of the US Constitution.pdf | |
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Competency 3 Notes.pdf | |
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March 9 & March 10, 2015 (Mon/Tue) HSCE CIVICS: C1 1.1.2
Big Picture Idea = Origins of American Government 2.1.1
Today's Agenda: 2.1.2
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (See Warm-up Tab)
- Discussion of C2D (Montesquieu, Jefferson, Paine), C2E (Feds vs Anti-Feds) & C2F (Revolutionary War, Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation) (Your notes you turn in will be your assessment)
- Videos:
- Essential Questions:
1. Why is the Declaration of Independence important to us today? Give me an example.
2. Do you feel the need to be protected from your government?
3. Have I gone on to PowerSchool today?
- Learning Objective: The students will be able to give examples of how the actions of our founding fathers have impacted students' lives today. They will also be able to explain how today's society was a result of compromise.
(C2D) Montesquieu, Jefferson & Paine.pdf | |
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(C2E) Federalists vs Anti-Federalists.pdf | |
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(C2F) Revolutionary War, Dec of Ind, Art of Confederation.pdf | |
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March 4, 5 & 6, 2015 (Wed/Thu/Fri) (ACT Week) HSCE CIVICS: C1 1.1.3
Big Picture Idea = Origins of American Government 6.1.1
Today's Agenda: 6.1.2
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (See Warm-up Tab)
- (cont.) Discussion of Core Democratic Values (C2B) (Justice - Civilian Control of the Military)
- Quiz on (C2B) Core Democratic Values
- (If Time) Discuss Pledge Warmup Photo & 911 Warmup
- Video: TBD
- Essential Questions:
1. Do I place more importance on my freedom or my security? Give me an example.
2. What things do most Americans believe in?
3. Have I gone on to PowerSchool today?
- Learning Objective: The students will be able to demonstrate that they appreciate the difficulties America faces trying to protect our freedoms while also trying to make us safe.
(C2B) Core Democratic Values (Quizlet Set).pdf | |
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Core Democratic Values Summaries (C2B)(14-15).pdf | |
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February 27 & March 2, 2015 (Fri/Mon) HSCE CIVICS: C1 1.1.3
Big Picture Idea = Origins of American Government 6.1.1
Today's Agenda: 6.1.2
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (See Warm-up Tab)
- CC1 Quiz for those eligible
- Show Mr. Boyd your Warm-ups if you haven't yet.
- Collect all CC Questions 2-8 (C2A-C8A)
- Discussion of Core Democratic Values (C2B)(Part 1)
- (If Time) Discuss Pledge Warmup Photo & 911 Warmup
- Essential Questions:
1. Do I place more importance on my freedom or my security? Give me an example.
2. What things do most Americans believe in?
3. Have I gone on to PowerSchool today?
- Learning Objective: The students will be able to demonstrate that they appreciate the difficulties America faces trying to protect our freedoms while also trying to make us safe.
Core Democratic Values List (C2B).pdf | |
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Core Democratic Values Summaries (C2B)(14-15).pdf | |
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(C2B) Core Democratic Values (Quizlet Set).pdf | |
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February 25 & February 26, 2015 (Wed/Thu) HSCE CIVICS: C1 1.1.3
Big Picture Idea = Origins of American Government - Judicial Branch 6.1.1
Today's Agenda: 6.1.2
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (See Warm-up Tab)
- Review Critical Competency 1 Questions on Quizlet.com (CC1 Quiz next class for those eligible)
- Complete the Questions for Critical Competency 2-8 (See Below)(Use Quizlet.com)(We will finish next class)
- Show Mr. Boyd your Warm-ups
- Complete all previous work not already completed.
- Essential Questions:
1. Am I caught up in this class?
2. Have I completed the questions for Critical Competency 2-8?
3. Have I gone on to PowerSchool today?
- Learning Objective: The students will be able to demonstrate that they will be able to work independently when given the resources to do so. Students will also take ownership of monitoring their own progress in this class by using PowerSchool to keep track of their grades.
(C2A) Critical Competency 2 Questions.pdf | |
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(C3A) Critical Competency 3 Questions.pdf | |
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(C4A) Critical Competency 4 Questions.pdf | |
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(C5A) Critical Competency 5 Questions.pdf | |
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(C6A) Critical Competency 6 Questions.pdf | |
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(C7A) Critical Competency 7 Questions.pdf | |
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(C8A) Critical Competency 8 Questions.pdf | |
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February 13 & February 18, 2015 (Fri/Wed) HSCE CIVICS: C1 1.2.2
Big Picture Idea = Foundations of Governments 1.2.3
Video: Pete Seeger & This Land is Your Land
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (See Warm-up Tab)
- Class Discussion (C1G) Federal, Confederate & Unitary forms of governments
- Charts & Graphs Exercise (C1H)
- Reflection
- Quiz on (C1G)
- Essential Questions:
1. What is a bar graph and why are they used?
2. How would a federal government cause problems for people?
3. Is it important that the government regulates business? Why or why not? (Review)
- Learning Objective: The students will be able to explain how states work with the national government and how that happens differently than in other countries. Students will also be able to infer information presented in a graphic format.
My Notes for C1A-C1G.pdf | |
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(C1H) Charts & Graphs Exercise.pdf | |
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February 10 & February 12, 2015 (Tue/Thu) HSCE CIVICS: C1 1.1.3
Big Picture Idea = Types of Governments & Economies 6.1.1
Today's Agenda: 6.1.2
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (See Warm-up Tab) 1.2.4
- Collect C1B (Current Events)
- Class Discussion (C1E) Types of Government & (C1F) Types of Economies
- Reflection
- Quiz on (C1E) & (C1F)
- Essential Questions:
1. What is the difference between a direct democracy and an indirect democracy?
2. How would life be different for a young adult living in the United States, Sweden & Cuba?
3. Why is it important for citizens to pay attention to issues facing our country? (Review)
- Learning Objective: The students will be able to understand why having a say in our government's leaders is better than it being decided by a few powerful people. Students will be also able to list differences between a capitalist economy (market) and a communist economy (command).
My Notes for C1A-C1G.pdf | |
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C1E Quizlet (Types of Government).pdf | |
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C1F Quizlet (Economic Systems).pdf | |
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Expanded Notes on Capitalism Socialism Communism.pdf | |
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Property Rights in Nordic countries.pdf | |
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February 11, 2015 (Wed)(Speed Day)(Count Day) HSCE CIVICS: C1 2.2.4
Big Picture Idea = CBL 2.2.5
Today's Agenda:
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (see Warm-up tab)
- CBL Day. Work on whatever you need to catch up or get ahead. If you have things missing, finish those first. First come first serve. Please be patient. I only have so much time. Remember, I'm here every morning from 6:30am to 7:20am.
- Can work on Critical Competency 2 Questions (C2A)
- Essential Questions:
1. Am I caught up on everything?
2. If not, what do I need to make up?
3. When am I coming in to see Mr. Boyd?
- Learning Objective: I will be able to complete every sub-competency in Mr. Boyd's Competency Based Learning Government class.
February 6 & February 9, 2015 (Fri/Mon) HSCE CIVICS: C3 6.1.3
Big Picture Idea = Why Do We Have Governments 6.1.1
Today's Agenda: 6.1.2
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (See Warm-up Tab)
- Collect C1A: Chapter (Critical Competency) 1 Questions
- Class Discussion (C1C) Purposes of Government & (C1D) (Roles of Citizens)
- Video: TBD
- Quiz on (C1C) & (C1D)
- Essential Questions:
1. What would you do today if we had no laws?
2. What should our government control?
3. Should public buildings like schools be used for other community needs? (Review)
- Learning Objective: The students will be able to understand why having any government is important and why some are better than others. Students will also be able to describe their role in making a government successful.
My Notes for C1A-C1G.pdf | |
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(C1C) Purposes of Government Summary.pdf | |
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(C1D) Roles of Good Citizens.pdf | |
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February 4 & February 5, 2015 (Wed/Thu) HSCE CIVICS: C3 6.1.3
Big Picture Idea = Why Do We Have Governments 6.1.1
Today's Agenda: 6.1.2
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (See Warm-up Tab)
- Video: None
- Pass out C1A: Chapter (Critical Competency) 1 Questions (Due Next Class)
- Pass out C1B: (Current Events Packet) Due at end of class today.
- Essential Questions:
1. What would you do today if we had no laws?
2. What should our government control?
3. Should public buildings like schools be used for other community needs? (Review)
- Learning Objective: The students will be able to understand why having any government is important and why some are better than others. Students will also be able to describe their role in making a government successful.
(C1A) Critical Competency 1 Questions.pdf | |
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(C1B) Current Events Article & Questions.pdf | |
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January 29 & January 30, 2015 (Thu/Fri) HSCE CIVICS: C3 6.1.4
Big Picture Idea = Critical Reading & Civic Knowledge 6.2.1
Today's Agenda: 6.2.11
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (See Warm-up Tab)
- Video: Phil Collins: "Just Another Day in Paradise" + PSAs on topic
- CCR on the homelessness / mental illness / government programs
- Reflection
- Pretest
- Essential Questions:
1. What do I know about our government?
2. What is our government's responsibility to help it's neediest citizens?
3. Should public buildings like schools be used for other community needs?
- Learning Objective: The students will be able to understand the complex nature of public policy when trying to meet the need of competing constituencies in our society. Students will also be required to survey their previous knowledge of civics. This will be used to determine semester growth.
January 27 & January 28, 2015 (Tue/Wed) HSCE CIVICS: C3 3.2.3, 3.2.4, 3.4.4,
Big Picture Idea = CBL & Government C5 5.1.1
Today's Agenda: C6 6.2.6
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: None Today
- Attendance & Seating Chart created
- Rules Review
- Create Govt Stuff & Warm-ups Notes App pages in your iPad
- Review Critical Standard 1 Rubric
- Discussion of SP, FA, EC, FEC
- Video: TBD
- Essential Questions:
1. How does CBL work in this class?
2. What is the Establishment Clause?
3. What is the Free Exercise Clause?
- Learning Objective: The students will be able to understand CBL procedures in their government class.
Students will also be able to identify how the US Constitution & the US Supreme Court can decide what students can & cannot do in school.
NOTES FOR TODAY: (Below)
Rambler Rules 2015.pdf | |
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1-27-15 & 1-28-15 Notes.pdf | |
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