(**NEW**) ATTENTION: To take the final early, you must have all work completed (With at least a B-) by June 2, 2016!! (2:41pm) Early finals will be June 8 & 9 (Wed & Thur).
Wednesday June 8: Blks 1/6, 3 & 5
Thursday June 9: Blks 8, 9 & 10
** 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 8: Blks 1/6, 3 & 5
Thursday June 9: Blks 8, 9 & 10
** 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 15-16 Resources! This is a great place to go to study for ANY Critical Competency Quiz or Sub-Competency Quiz.
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May 31 & June 1, 2016 (Tue/Wed) HSCE CIVICS: C1, C2, C3,
Big Picture Idea = Review & Makeup Work C4, C5, C6
Today's Agenda:
NOTE:
3rd Block: (C8C)/(C8D) Quiz, CC 8 Quiz
5th Block: (C8C)/(C8D) Quiz, CC 7 Quiz, CC 8 Quiz
- 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 every seminar & after school some days. We only have two weeks left.
- 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 25 & May 26, 2016 (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: (None)
- Critical Competency 7 Quiz
- Review the C8A Questions
- Fed / State Law, Criminal vs Civil Law
- 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
- Issues to Discuss/Research: Title IX, The Cold War/Terrorism, JFK Assassination, Watergate, Pledge/National Anthem & Immigration, Federal vs State Law, Civil vs Criminal Law
- 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.
(C8A) Critical Competency 8 Questions.pdf | |
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(C8C) TLO vs New Jersey.pdf | |
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TLO v New Jersey Case Summary.pdf | |
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(C8D) Texas vs Johnson.pdf | |
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May 23 & May 24, 2016 (Mon/Tue) 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: (You will show these to Mr. Boyd today or next class.)
- CHECK POWERSCHOOL
- Review the C7A Questions (Critical Competency Quiz 7 next class.)
- Review Legal Terms Worksheet / Fed vs State Law / Criminal vs Civil Cases
- Complete the C8A Questions (Will Review next class)
- Issues to Discuss/Research: Title IX, The Cold War/Terrorism, JFK Assassination, Watergate, Pledge/National Anthem & Immigration, Federal vs State Law, Civil vs Criminal Law
- 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.
(C7A) Critical Competency 7 Questions.pdf | |
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Legal Terms.pdf | |
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(C8A) Critical Competency 8 Questions.pdf | |
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May 17/19 & May 18/20, 2016 (Tue/Wed) 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/Worksheet on 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.
(C7E) US Supreme Court Cases.pdf | |
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Landmark US Supreme Court Cases Worksheet (2015-16).pdf | |
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US Supreme Court Case Studies (Streetlaw) (<----- Click Here for Great Resource for above USSC Cases)
May 11/13 & May 12/16, 2016 (Wed/Thu/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.
- Competency 6 Quiz for those eligible
- Complete the (C7A) Questions (Judicial Branch)(Should have already turned these in…)
- Complete the Legal Terms Worksheet
- Discussion of Chief Justice (C7B), Levels of Federal Courts (C7C) & Judicial Review / Jurisdiction / Due Process (C7D)
- Quiz on above…(C7B) (C7C) (C7D)
- Issues: Immigration, Title IX, Cold War, JFK Assassination & Watergate (If Time)
- 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.
Legal Terms.pdf | |
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Schools, Courts & Social Media - Student Press Law Center.pdf | |
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May 9 & May 10, 2016 (Mon/Tue) 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 for the CC #6 Quiz
- Competency 6 Quiz NEXT CLASS
- Video: TBD
- Complete the (C7A) Questions (Judicial Branch)
- 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.
(C7A) Critical Competency 7 Questions.pdf | |
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(C6A) Critical Competency 6 Questions.pdf | |
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May 3/5 & May 4/6, 2016 (Tue/Wed) 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)
- C6D Discussion on the president's cabinet
- Issues: Immigration, Title IX, Cold War, JFK Assassination & Watergate
- Videos: TBD
- 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.
(C6D) The Cabinet Departments.pdf | |
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Textbook Intro of Cabinet & Independent Agencies.pdf | |
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15-16 Cabinet Worksheet.pdf | |
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The Cabinet Departments (v. II) (Missing Homeland Security).pdf | |
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April 29 & May 2, 2016 (Fri/Mon) 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)
- Collect (C6C) Name the President & any remaining (C6A) M-C Ques...
- Issues: White House Security, WWII, Manhattan Project, Cold War p1, Net Neutrality
- Videos: The West Wing: Shibboleth, SNL Immigration Bill vs Executive Order
- Essential Questions:
1. What is an executive order?
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 in directing public issues through the use of executive orders and through the normal legislative process.
April 27 & April 28, 2016 (Wed/Thu) 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 5 Quiz
- Complete the C6A Questions
- C6C Complete the "Name the President" Worksheet
- Videos: Craig Ferguson Citizenship Test & Ceremony
- 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.
(C6A) Critical Competency 6 Questions.pdf | |
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(C6C) Name the President Worksheet.pdf | |
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List of US Presidents.pdf | |
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April 25 & April 26, 2016 (Mon/Tue) 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)
- Review the C5A Questions for Competency 5 Quiz next class
- C6B discussion on the Electoral College & POTUS
- Videos: Glory (Legend & Common), The Kennedy Boys, The Long Goodbye (if time)
- 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.
(C5A) Critical Competency 5 Questions.pdf | |
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(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 21 & April 22, 2016 (Thu/Fri) 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 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.
(C5C) Republicans & Democrats.pdf | |
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(C5D) (C5E) (C5F) Basic Facts on Congress.pdf | |
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(C5G) How a Bill Becomes a Law Summary.pdf | |
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Click here to go to the U.S. House of Representatives website
Click here to go to the U.S. Senate website
Click here to read about Ken Burns video on Congress (PBS)
April 19 & April 20, 2016 (Tue/Wed) 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)
- Collect the (C5B) Congressional Terms (again)
- Discussion of 21 Questions
- Videos: Obama This Land Video ©, Bruce (88), DNC AD (86), Obama Moves (103), Obama DNC Ad (104),
Kenny Thomas "Not Me" video (82), Bumper of My SUV (83), 2008 Jeopardy (97), SNL (118)
GOP Extreme (77), T. Keith & W. (78), W Goals (79), Arnold (80), WyCliff Jean (84), Shout (85),
- 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.
April 15 & April 18, 2016 (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)
- Collect the (C5B) Congressional Terms (again)
- Discussion on (C5C) Republican & Democrats (Notes String) (Finish Republicans)
- Discussion of R / D Groups & Organizations
- Videos: What Say You (92), 2008 Jeopardy (97), Obama This Land Video (C),
Kenny Thomas "Not Me" video (82)
- 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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What Do The Political Parties Stand For? | |
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File Type: | what do parties stand for |
April 13 & April 14, 2016 (Wed/Thu) HSCE CIVICS: C1, C2, C3,
Big Picture Idea = Federalism / Review & Makeup Work C4, C5, C6
Today's Agenda:
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (See Warm-up Tab)
- Video: TBD
- 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 every seminar & after school some days.
- 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 the first four Critical Competency Quizzes!
April 1 & April 11, 2016 (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)
- Collect the (C5A) Questions & (C5B) Congressional Terms
- Draw E/D
- 21 Questions
- Discussion on Republican & Democrats (Notes String)
- Videos: What Say You (92), 2008 Jeopardy (97), Obama This Land Video (C),
Kenny Thomas "Not Me" video (82)
- 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 30 & March 31, 2016 (Wed/Thu) 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: (None Today)
- Quiz on Critical Competency 4 (Study hard)
- Complete the C5A Questions
- 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.
- 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.
(C5A) Critical Competency 5 Questions.pdf | |
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(C5B) Congressional Terms Worksheet (v2016).pdf | |
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March 24 & March 29, 2016 (Thu/Tue) HSCE CIVICS: C1, C2, C3,
Big Picture Idea = Federalism / Review & Makeup Work C4, C5, C6
Today's Agenda:
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (See Warm-up Tab)
- Quiz on C4D (Supremacy Clause) & C4E (States Rights vs Nationalist)
- Review the C4A Questions
- Video: TBD
- 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 every seminar & after school some days.
- 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 the first four Critical Competency Quizzes!
(C4A) Critical Competency 4 Questions.pdf | |
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March 22 & March 23, 2016 (Tue/Wed) 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: Constitution USA Episode #1: Federalism / Boston Marathon Bombing Tribute Clip
- Discussion on (C4D) Supremacy Clause & (C4E) States Rights vs Nationalist Position
- Quiz on (C4D) Supremacy Clause & (C4E) States Rights vs Nationalist Position
- (If Time: Draw R/D)
- 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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(C4) Great Federalism Guide.pdf | |
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March 18 & March 21, 2016 (Fri/Mon) 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 (Substitute Teacher will pass out & collect)
- Videos: Jeff Buckley & Neil Diamond (Boston Strong) (Blocks 3 & 5 only)
- Complete the Levels of Government (C4B) & Elected Officials (C4C) Worksheet. Turn in to sub when you are finished. (Attached below)(Substitute has paper copies)
- Review the Notes (C4B) & (C4C)
- Read the articles attached below on the 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing
- 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) & (C4C) Levels of Government & Elected Officials Worksheet.pdf | |
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Boston Marathon Bombing Timeline.pdf | |
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Boston Marathon Bombing Article.pdf | |
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Boston Marathon Bombing (Update).pdf | |
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March 16 & March 17, 2016 (Wed/Thur) (Happy St. Patrick's Day) HSCE CIVICS: C1, C2, C3,
Big Picture Idea = US Constitution / Federalism C4, C5, C6
Today's Agenda:
- Note for Blocks 8, 9 & 10 Only: You will take your quiz for C3F, C3G & C3H after the Warm-up!!
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (See Warm-up Tab)
- Discuss Warm-up
- Review C3A Questions (Competency 3 Quiz on Fri/Mon)
- Complete C4A Questions on Federalism. You must include the page numbers from the Red (old) (Chapter 4) textbook where you found the correct answer (except question #5). If you do this at home, you can use the Blue (new) textbook.
- Essential Questions:
1. What is Judicial Review?
2. What happens when a law in a state like Colorado conflicts with a federal law that Congress creates?
3. Have you checked PowerSchool today?
- Learning Objective: The students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of what life is like in a federal system by giving real life examples!
(C3A) Critical Competency 3 Questions.pdf | |
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(C4A) Critical Competency 4 Questions.pdf | |
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M-STEP PRACTICE
March 14 & March 15, 2016 (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: (None)
- We are going to the Media Center to have a M-Step Practice session on both days!!
- Essential Questions:
1. How does M-Step work?
2. Can I bring my cell phone to M-Step? (Answer: No)
3. Have I reviewed my warm-ups (M-Step Minutes) today?
- Learning Objective: The students will be able to understand the significance of taking the M-Step.
March 10 & March 11, 2016 (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)
- Class review on C3F (Judicial Review), C3G (1st 3 Articles of USC), C3H (Know 5 Amendments)
- Quiz on C3F, C3G & C3H (Next Class if not time)
- 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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Click Here for NY Times Article on Amending the Constitution.pdf | |
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The Bill of Rights (1st Ten Amendments)
March 4/7 & March 8/9, 2015 (Fri/Mon)(Tue/Wed) HSCE CIVICS: C1 1.1.3
Big Picture Idea = US Constitution 2.1.1
Today's Agenda: 2.1.2
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (See Warm-up Tab)
- Quiz on CC2
- Video: 1st Amendment Collection
- Discussion of C3C (Preamble), C3D (1st Amendment Limits) & C3E (6 US Constitution Principles)
- Quiz on C3C, C3D & C3E (Tue/Wed)(March 8/9)
- Essential Questions:
1. Can I criticize my employer in public without fear of being fired? Why or Why not?
2. Do I have free speech while in school?
3. Have I gone on to PowerSchool today?
- Learning Objective: The students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the fact that while guaranteed rights by the 1st Amendment, there are limitations to those rights. This being due to the fact that our government must balance safety with our freedom.
(C3D) Limitations to the 1st Amendment.pdf | |
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(C3E) Principles of the US Constitution.pdf | |
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1st Amendment Exercise.pdf | |
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Free Speech & Plymouth, MI.pdf | |
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First Amendment FAQs (Source: Newseum, Washington D.C.)
March 2 & March 3, 2016 (Wed/Thu) (ED Wed 45 min) HSCE CIVICS: C1 1.1.3
Big Picture Idea = US Constitution 6.1.1
Today's Agenda: 6.1.2
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (See Warm-up Tab)
- Review the C2A Questions for critical competency quiz 2 next class
- Complete the C3A Questions (Turn in when finished)
- Video: none for Blocks 8, 9 & 10
- Essential Questions:
1. Who did our founding fathers intend to give liberty?
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.
(C2A) Critical Competency 2 Questions.pdf | |
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(C2A) Questions (quizlet).pdf | |
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(C3A) Critical Competency 3 Questions.pdf | |
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February 29 & March 1, 2016 (Mon/Tue) 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)
- Video: Founding Fathers Jib Jab
- Discussion of C2D (Montesquieu, Jefferson & Paine), C2E (Federalists vs Anti-Federalists) &
C2F (Order of Revolutionary War, Declaration of Independence & Articles of Confederation)
- Quiz on C2D, C2E & C2F
- Video: Rally for Sanity (Stewart-Colbert)
- Essential Questions:
1. Who did our founding fathers intend to give liberty?
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.
(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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February 25 & February 26, 2016 (Thu/Fri) (Thursday - Snow Day :>) 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: (No Warm-up Today)
- Please turn in the C2A Questions if you haven't already done so. Also please show me your Warm-ups if you have not done so.
- Class Discussion on Title IX
- Video: TBD
- Since we had a snow day Thursday & I want to keep you on the same track as all my other government classes, just read the articles attached below for Thursday & Friday's work. Enjoy your weekend.
- Essential Questions: (Just for you to think about)
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.
Eminent Domain Laws Rochester Hills Project.pdf | |
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Free Speech & Plymouth, MI.pdf | |
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February 23 & February 24, 2016 (Tues/Wed) 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 absent last class
- (cont.) Discussion of Core Democratic Values (C2B) (Justice - Civilian Control of the Military)
- Quiz on (C2B) Core Democratic Values
- Video: Rally for Sanity (Stewart-Colbert)(Peace/Crazy Train only)
- 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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(C2B) Core Democratic Values (Quizlet Set).pdf | |
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February 19 & February 22, 2016 (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)
- Critical Competency (Unit) 1 Quiz
- Show Mr. Boyd your Warm-ups (C2C)
- Discussion of Core Democratic Values (C2B)(Part 1)
- Pass out the questions for Critical Competency 2 (C2A)
- (If Time)
- 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 Summaries (C2B)(15-16).pdf | |
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February 17 & February 18, 2016 (Wed/Thur) HSCE CIVICS: C1 1.2.2
Big Picture Idea = Foundations of Governments 1.2.3
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (See Warm-up Tab)
- Review (C1A) Questions for Critical Competency Quiz 1 next class...
- Class Discussion (C1G) Federal, Confederate & Unitary forms of governments
- Charts & Graphs Exercise (C1H)(If not turned in yet)
- Quiz on (C1G)
- Video: Red Pledge, Takai on Daily Show, Pete Seeger & This Land is Your Land
- 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.
(C1A) Questions (quizlet).pdf | |
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(C1G) Forms of Government (Unitary, Federal & Confederate).pdf | |
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February 12 & February 16, 2015 (Fri/Tue) HSCE CIVICS: C1 1.1.3
Big Picture Idea = US Constitution 2.1.1
Today's Agenda: 2.1.2
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (See Warm-up Tab)
- Quiz for (C1E) & (C1F) for Blocks 8, 9 & 10
- Video: The West Wing "Mr. Willis of Ohio" (recess appointments, census, budget surplus)
- Discussion of US Foreign Policy from WWII to 9/11 (Cold War), Atomic Developments & Berlin Wall, JFK Assassination, Watergate, War on Terrorism, Title IX (If Time)
- Essential Questions:
1. Place in order of importance to you: freedom, safety, money, friends, family, opportunity,
jobs, the environment, religious tolerance, right to privacy
2. What happens if the federal government doesn't pass it's budget?
3. Have I gone on to PowerSchool today?
- Learning Objective: The students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of how the three branches work together to produce what we think of as government.
February 9 & February 11, 2016 (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
- 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).
February 10, 2016 (Wed)(Speed Day) HSCE CIVICS: C1 1.1.3
Big Picture Idea = Completing Charts & Graphs 6.1.1
Today's Agenda: 6.1.2
- Warm-up / Lesson Opener: (None Today) 1.2.4
- The sub will pass out a packet of charts & graphs to you.
- Complete the questions for the 1st three charts & graphs exercise. Leave the last 4 blank.
- Do not turn in to the sub. I will take these from you on Thursday & Friday. If you do not get enough of them correct, you will have to complete the rest of them.
Please be nice to the sub...
- Essential Questions:
1. How did the creation of an atomic bomb change the world?
2. How is life different after September 11, 2001?
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).
(C1E) Types of Government.pdf | |
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(C1F) Economic Systems.pdf | |
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My Notes for C1A-C1G.pdf | |
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Everyman's Rights in Nordic countries.pdf | |
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February 5 & February 8, 2016 (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)
- 2016 POTUS Candidates Survey
- Video: The Newsroom: Is America...
- 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 3 & February 4, 2016 (Wed/Thu) 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: (See Warm-up Tab)
- Pick up textbook in book room 1st = 7:40am, 8th = 9:30am, 9th = 11:00am, 10th = 1:30pm
- Why are we here? Who pays?
- Discussion of SP, FA, EC, FEC
- Pass out (C1A) Competency 1 Questions (collect when finished)
- Pass out (C1B) Current Events Article & Questions (collect when finished)
- 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.
(C1A) Critical Competency 1 Questions.pdf | |
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(C1B) Current Events Article.pdf | |
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(C1B) Questions for Current Events Article.pdf | |
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(C1B) Should Women Be Drafted (Alternative Article) | |
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File Type: | (c1b) should women be drafted |