Write your song in the Song Log G&P -- Stuckart Test Corrections 8/27/2018 Write your song in the Song Log on the front table
AGENDA October 7/8, 2013 Today’s topics Homework due next class G&P -- Stuckart AGENDA October 7/8, 2013 8/27/2018 Today’s topics Citizenship Test Corrections Homework due next class Chapter 5: Read + Glossary terms ALWAYS a possible STAMP or QUIZ on Reading + Glossary terms on the day they are due
Learning Goals Unit 2 Guide G&P -- Stuckart 8/27/2018 Unit 2 Guide What is the role of a citizen (in the U.S., of the world, in a local community)? Explain the benefits and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship Describe and evaluate the various paths to U.S. citizenship Teacher goes through goals individually
Classroom Ground Rules G&P -- Stuckart 8/27/2018 Classroom Ground Rules Keep the classroom a Safe Space for everyone Be here to listen, learn and participate Respect other peoples’ property Take care of each other Reminder of Classroom Ground Rules before beginning discussion of immigration SAFE SPACE Mr. Stuckart’s pet peeve: People are not illegal. We will not refer to people as “illegals” in this classroom.
What does it mean to be a U.S. citizen? G&P -- Stuckart 8/27/2018 What does it mean to be a U.S. citizen? Benefits & Responsibilities of U.S. Citizenship NEW: Discuss students’ answers to questions Rights Freedom to express yourself. Freedom to worship as you wish. Right to a prompt, fair trial by jury. Right to vote in elections for public officials. Right to apply for federal employment requiring U.S. citizenship. Right to run for elected office. Freedom to pursue “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Responsibilities Support and defend the Constitution. Stay informed of the issues affecting your community. Participate in the democratic process. Respect and obey federal, state, and local laws. Respect the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others. Participate in your local community. Pay income and other taxes honestly, and on time, to federal, state, and local authorities. Serve on a jury when called upon. Defend the country if the need should arise. NOTE: Rights & Responsibilities are drawn from USCIS and textbook
G&P -- Stuckart Who is born a U.S. citizen? 8/27/2018 US Citizenship and Immigration Services says: “Generally, people are born U.S. citizens if they are born in the United States or if they are born to U.S. citizens: If you were born in the United States: If you were born abroad to TWO U.S. citizens: If you were born abroad to ONE U.S. citizen: So…are these people “natural born Citizen[s]” as required in Article II, Section 1, Clause 5? Barack Obama? John McCain? George Romney? (Mitt’s father; ran for president in 1968) Ted Cruz? SKIP for periods 1, 2 & 4 What does it mean to be a “natural born Citizen?” [teacher solicits replies from class] Q: Is it defined in the U.S. Constitution? A: No So then where does it come from? [law or court rulings] According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, which is part of the US Department of Homeland Security: [click through] [click] Is President Obama a “natural born Citizen” as required in Article II, Section 1, Clause 5? [born in Hawaii, but if born in Kenya to a US citizen parent?] What about John McCain, who ran for president in 2008? [born in Panama at a US military hospital] How about Mitt Romney’s father, who ran for president in 1968? [born in Mexico to two US citizen parents] Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, Tea Party leader and expected presidential candidate in 2016 [born in Canada]
Citizenship by Birth Jus Sanguinis Jus Soli SKIP for periods 1, 2 & 4 G&P -- Stuckart Citizenship by Birth 8/27/2018 Jus Sanguinis Jus Soli SKIP for periods 1, 2 & 4 What we see is that the US has a mixture of two systems – or two theories – of citizenship: Jus sanguinis – law of blood; citizenship determined by parentage Jus soli – law of the soil; citizenship determined by place of birth
G&P -- Stuckart 8/27/2018 Immigration What are the images used in this cartoon? [donkey, elephant, broken down vehicle, etc.] What does this cartoonist seem to suggest about changing immigration laws? Do you think that’s a new issue in the United States? Direct students to look at American Citizenship worksheet (copied on back of Benefits & Responsibilities sheet] Direct students to work independently [5 minutes] Class discussion to go over answers
Naturalization Naturalization Tests: Speaking Test Reading Test G&P -- Stuckart Naturalization 8/27/2018 Naturalization Tests: Speaking Test Reading Test Writing Test Civics Test What do you think – should it be easy or hard for people to become naturalized US citizens? English tests – reading writing and speaking tests Civics test Do you think we should have some additional requirement(s) for people who are born US citizens? Like what? How did you do on the Civics Test (required for people to become naturalized US citizens)? Ask if students have questions about #1-19 (done as HOMEWORK)
Test Corrections 8/27/2018 G&P -- Stuckart
Test Corrections Earn ¼ point for every corrected answer G&P -- Stuckart Test Corrections 8/27/2018 Earn ¼ point for every corrected answer Use your textbook and notes Make corrections on loose leaf paper You must include a citation (page # or title/date of your notes) for every correction Work individually Test conditions When done, turn in test and corrections & Chap. 5 (Read + Glossary terms) You may find me after school or check out your test during a Study Hall if you need more time There will NOT be any additional time in class
Homework Before you leave Homework Pick up your belongings & any trash G&P -- Stuckart Homework 8/27/2018 Before you leave Pick up your belongings & any trash Straighten desks Homework Chapter 5: Read + Glossary terms ALWAYS a possible STAMP or QUIZ on Reading + Glossary terms on the day they are due