Welcome to Civics Mr. G. Macon, Teacher

What is Civics? / is the study of rights and duties of citizenship; The study of government with particular attention given to the role of citizens― as opposed to external factors― in the operation and oversight of government. civics refers to educating the citizens.educatingcitizens / is the study of rights and duties of citizenship; The study of government with particular attention given to the role of citizens― as opposed to external factors― in the operation and oversight of government. civics refers to educating the citizens.educatingcitizens

What are the Rights and Duties of the citizens? 1. Voting (Duty or Right) 2. Pursuit of happiness? 3. Protection from terrorist (domestic and foreign) 4. Bill of Rights 1. Voting (Duty or Right) 2. Pursuit of happiness? 3. Protection from terrorist (domestic and foreign) 4. Bill of Rights

There is not a written set of duties for U.S. citizens but every citizen should be able: 1. to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem 2. to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom; 3. to uphold and protect the sovereignty (self-government), unity and integrity of the United States of America; 4. to defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so; 5. to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of the United States of America transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities; to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women; 1. to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem 2. to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom; 3. to uphold and protect the sovereignty (self-government), unity and integrity of the United States of America; 4. to defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so; 5. to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of the United States of America transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities; to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women;

There is not a written set of duties for U.S. citizens but every citizen should be able: 1. to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture; 2. to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life, and to have compassion for living creatures; 3. to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform; 4. to safeguard public property and to abjure (reject) violence; 5. to strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity, so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavor and achievement.” 1. to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture; 2. to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life, and to have compassion for living creatures; 3. to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform; 4. to safeguard public property and to abjure (reject) violence; 5. to strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity, so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavor and achievement.”

Mr. Macon’s Class Expectations 1. I expect each of you to behave as responsible and reflective students 2. I expect each of you to come to class everyday and arrive before the tardy bell 3. I expect each of you to treat me and your fellow classmates with respect 4. I expect each of you to bring all necessary materials to class everyday 1. Textbooks 2. Pens and/or Pencils 3. Paper 4. A positive attitude 1. I expect each of you to behave as responsible and reflective students 2. I expect each of you to come to class everyday and arrive before the tardy bell 3. I expect each of you to treat me and your fellow classmates with respect 4. I expect each of you to bring all necessary materials to class everyday 1. Textbooks 2. Pens and/or Pencils 3. Paper 4. A positive attitude

What is PRIDE?  You Can’t Hide That Patriot “PRIDE”  P -prepare for school with proper materials  R - respect yourself and others  I - ignore the temptations for misbehaviors  D - demonstrate appropriate behavior at all times  E -exhibit promptness and complete activities quietly  You Can’t Hide That Patriot “PRIDE”  P -prepare for school with proper materials  R - respect yourself and others  I - ignore the temptations for misbehaviors  D - demonstrate appropriate behavior at all times  E -exhibit promptness and complete activities quietly

Missed Expectations / Corrective Conversation (warning) / Corrective Conversation during lunch / Corrective Conversation with Parent / Corrective Action after-school / Student Referral to Discipline office / Corrective Conversation (warning) / Corrective Conversation during lunch / Corrective Conversation with Parent / Corrective Action after-school / Student Referral to Discipline office

Jefferson Parish Schools Banned Items All other electronic devices

Major Project for this Class Amendments Project 1. 5 Tests Grades 1. If you chose not to do this project you might fail this class 2. Reflections (what’s special about this amendment and what does it mean to you) 3. Display of Chosen Amendment from your perspective 4. Presentation (No Presentation – No Pass) 1. 5 Tests Grades 1. If you chose not to do this project you might fail this class 2. Reflections (what’s special about this amendment and what does it mean to you) 3. Display of Chosen Amendment from your perspective 4. Presentation (No Presentation – No Pass)

Reflections This part of your project is a paper which tells us which amendment you are examining What events in history bought to the point to where we needed to amend the constitution What would our country be like if this amendment didn’t exist What would your life be like if this amendment did not exist If you could change this amendment what would you make different This part of your project is a paper which tells us which amendment you are examining What events in history bought to the point to where we needed to amend the constitution What would our country be like if this amendment didn’t exist What would your life be like if this amendment did not exist If you could change this amendment what would you make different

Display of Amendment / Art presentation to express your chosen amendment / This is the part of the project whereby you allow your creativity to be expressed / You can do a mural / You can draw / You can cut and paste but has to be unique / Art presentation to express your chosen amendment / This is the part of the project whereby you allow your creativity to be expressed / You can do a mural / You can draw / You can cut and paste but has to be unique

Presentation of Amendment / If you chose not to present then you Chose to fail this project / It is expected that you will present with an attitude of expertise / You do not have to do a PowerPoint, but it is suggested for those who are not comfortable speaking in front of people / If you chose not to present then you Chose to fail this project / It is expected that you will present with an attitude of expertise / You do not have to do a PowerPoint, but it is suggested for those who are not comfortable speaking in front of people / Your appearance will be graded / Wear ID / Pants Up / No Leaning/slouching / Eye Contact / Overall disposition

Flow of Class 1. Bell Buster – Copy Key Concepts 2. Class Discussion 3. PowerPoint Presentation 4. Class Activity 5. Activity Recap 6. Ticket out the Door 1. Bell Buster – Copy Key Concepts 2. Class Discussion 3. PowerPoint Presentation 4. Class Activity 5. Activity Recap 6. Ticket out the Door

Calculating Your Grade 4 th Nine Weeks / Final Exam – 25% / Tests/Quizzes – 50% / Class Participation/Home work – 25% 4 th Nine Weeks / Final Exam – 25% / Tests/Quizzes – 50% / Class Participation/Home work – 25% 3 rd Nine Weeks / Tests/Quizzes – 66% / Class Participation/Home work – 34% Note – Last Test 2 Grades

Tests/Quizzes / Key Concept Quizzes and Sectional Quizzes / Every 20 Concept Terms you will be quizzed / After 75 Terms you will be tested! / You will be tested on a regular and variety of ways / multiple-choice / Online Tests / constructed-response (essay) / open ended to teacher / Key Concept Quizzes and Sectional Quizzes / Every 20 Concept Terms you will be quizzed / After 75 Terms you will be tested! / You will be tested on a regular and variety of ways / multiple-choice / Online Tests / constructed-response (essay) / open ended to teacher

Homework/Class Participation / Homework will be assigned as deemed necessary / book work / Online Class Discussions / It should be completed at home / It is expected that you come to class and participate / ask questions / make relevant verbal contributions in class / complete class assignments / Homework will be assigned as deemed necessary / book work / Online Class Discussions / It should be completed at home / It is expected that you come to class and participate / ask questions / make relevant verbal contributions in class / complete class assignments

Final Examination / 100 multiple-choice test / The teacher reserves the right to change the final exam by adding constructed response questions. / 100 multiple-choice test / The teacher reserves the right to change the final exam by adding constructed response questions.

Rewards for meeting expectations / Macon/PBS Bucks – can be applied to tests/quizzes / Macon the Grade Board – Your test goes on wall / Student of the week acknowledgment on class website / Student of the Month Certificate / Macon/PBS Bucks – can be applied to tests/quizzes / Macon the Grade Board – Your test goes on wall / Student of the week acknowledgment on class website / Student of the Month Certificate

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