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CP American Government 8/11/2018 Do Now: Grab Student information sheet Objective: I will understand the goals and procedures of this class Agenda: Introduction Syllabus School goals and expectations Why study history? Homework: Have syllabus signed by parent

CP American Government 8/14/2018 Do Now: Rights and Responsibilities sheet Objective: I will understand the rights and responsibilities of American citizens Agenda: Notes and discussion: What is a citizen? Video: Why Study Government Constructed Response Activity Start Citizenship Pamphelt Homework: Citizenship Pamphlet

CP American Government 8/16/2018 Do Now: Why is the Statue of Liberty a national symbol? Objective: I will understand the rights and responsibilities of American citizens Agenda: Video: Path to citizenship and immigrant rights Citizenship pamplet Citizenship Jigsaw Introduction to types governments Homework: Rights for aliens

CP American Government 8/22/2018 Do Now: The Need For Government Objective: I will understand the different forms of government Agenda: Citizenship learning activity Notes: Types of Governments I Civics: Types of Government Homework:

CP American Government 8/18/2017 Do Now: Grab What does government do handout. Objective: I will understand the different forms of government Agenda: Types of government role play cont.. Types of government Independent practice Homework:

CP American Government 8/23/2017 Do Now: Tribal Government Objective: I will understand the function and different forms of government Agenda: Function of government graphic organizer Jeopardy game: Test Review Brain rush vocab Homework: Complete icivics path to citizenship Finish all brain rush games for this chapter.

CP American Government 8/25/2017 Do Now: Three Levels of Government Objective: I will understand the function and different forms of government Agenda: Finish Flocabulary Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens activity Brain rush vocab Homework: Complete icivics

CP American Government 8/29/2017 Do Now: Quiz Objective: I will understand the function and different forms of government Agenda: Review for test Brain rush vocab Homework: Complete icivics

CP American Government 8/31/2016 Do Now: Grab Do Now: Is it liberal or conservative? Objective: I will understand the role of political parties in government Agenda: Notes: Political Parties Video: Political Parties Liberal vs. conservative activity Brain rush vocab Homework: Finish political parties webquest and section review questions

CP American Government 9/05/2017 Do Now: What is a political Party? Objective: I will understand the role of political parties in government Agenda: Notes: Political Parties Liberal vs. conservative activity Chapter 9 Review Homework: Finish political parties web quest and section review questions

CP American Government 9/11/2017 Do Now: Importance of Voting Objective: I will understand the role of political parties in government Agenda: 9/11 Remembrance One Big Party Assignment Adam Ruins Everything Homework: Finish political parties web quest and section review questions

American Government 9/13/2017 Do Now: Elections Objective: I will understand the role of political parties in government Agenda: Notes: Voting and the Electoral College Adam Ruins Everything Vocab Review (quizlet) Homework: One Big Party

CP American Government 9/13/2017 Do Now: What is the electoral college? Objective: I will understand the role of political parties in government Agenda: Adam Ruins Everything Notes: Voting and the Electoral College Brain rush vocab Homework: Finish political parties web quest and section review questions

CP American Government 9/15/2017 Do Now: Electoral College Map Objective: I will understand the role of political parties in government Agenda: One big party assignment Finish Section one review Homework: Study Notes for Elections and Politics

CP American Government 9/19/2017 Do Now: Electoral College Map Objective: I will understand the role of political parties in government Agenda: Vocabulary Review (Quizlet) Presidential Elections Flocabulary Quizizz Review Homework: Study Notes for Elections and Politics Quiz Thursday Test Monday

CP American Government 9/21/2017 Do Now: Electoral College Map Objective: I will understand the role of political parties in government Agenda: Quiz Presidential Elections Flocabulary Quizizz Review Homework: Study Notes for Elections and Politics Quiz Thursday Test Monday

CP American Government 9/23/2017 Do Now: 5 Min to Study Objective: I will to describe how our country became a representative democracy Agenda: Politics and Elections Test Enlightenment Web quest Homework: Hammurabi’s Code

CP American Government 10/9/2017 Do Now: John Locke Objective: I will be able to describe how our country became a representative democracy Agenda: Exploring the philosophers who help create our government Summary of the History of Law Introduction to development of law project Homework: Hammurabi’s Code

CP American Government 9/29/2016 Do Now: The Magna Carta Objective: I will to describe how our country became a representative democracy Agenda: CNN Student News Notes: Roots of our democracy Summary of the History of Law Introduction to project Homework: Hammurabi’s Code

American Government 10/11/2017 Do Now: Who is Montesquieu? Objective: I will to describe how our country became a representative democracy Agenda: Development of law project work day Project must be completed and sent to me on Friday. Presentation on Tuesday Homework: Work on project

American Government 10/13/2017 Do Now: English Bill of Rights Objective: I will to describe how our country became a representative democracy Agenda: Development of law project work day Project must be completed and sent to me today. Presentation on Tuesday Send to blalockt@jenningsk12. org Homework:

CP American Government 10/23/2017 Do Now: Vocab Practice Objective: I will to describe how our country became a representative democracy Agenda: Present Development of Law Project Notes: Review on foundations of government Send to blalockt@jenningsk12. org Homework: Vocab test Wednesday Test Friday

CP American Government 10/24/2017 Do Now: Roots of Democracy Quiz Objective: I will to describe how our country became a representative democracy Agenda: Break up letter Notes: Declaration of Independence Roots of Democracy Vocabulary Articles of Confederation assignment Homework: Vocab test Friday

CP American Government 10/25/2017 Do Now: Roots of Democracy Quiz Objective: I will to describe how our country became a representative democracy Agenda: Roots of Democracy Study Guide Kahoot Review Game Homework: Vocab test Friday

American Government 11/06/2017 Do Now: Compromise Objective: I will to describe the process our founding fathers used to create the constitution. Agenda: Constitution Learning Stations Homework: Vocab test Friday

American Government 11/02/2017 Do Now: The Constitution Objective: I will to describe the process our founding fathers used to create the constitution. Agenda: Notes: The Constitution Convention Activity Constitutional Convention letter Homework: Wednesday

American Government 11/08/2017 Do Now: Early U.S. Government Objective: I will to describe the process our founding fathers used to create the constitution. Agenda: Constitution Learning Stations Video (10 min) The Constituion Vocab Review Homework: Test 11/17

CP American Government 11/14/2017 Do Now: Understanding Separation of Powers Objective: I will to describe the process our founding fathers used to create the constitution. Agenda: Notes: principles of the constitution Federalist papers activity Constitution Vocab Homework: Vocab test Friday Test Monday 11/20

American Government 11/16/2017 Do Now: The Preamble Objective: I will to describe the process our founding fathers used to create the constitution. Agenda: Federalist papers Constitutional Convention Letter Homework: Vocab test Friday Test Monday 11/20

American Government 11/27/2017 Do Now: Organization of the Constitution Objective: I will to describe the process our founding fathers used to create the constitution. Agenda: Review Notes Test Review: The constitution Test Review Game Homework: Test Wednesday

American Government 11/27/2017 Do Now: Organization of the Constitution Objective: I will to describe the process our founding fathers used to create the constitution. Agenda: Finish Study Guide Test Review: The constitution Test Review Game Homework:

American Government 11/29/2017 Do Now: Powers of Congress Objective: I will to describe the process our founding fathers used to create the constitution. Agenda: Code: 944436 Bill of Rights Webquest Homework:

American Government 12/01/2017 Do Now: The Bill of Rights Objective: I will to describe the rights given to us through the bill of rights Agenda: Notes: Bill of Rights Bill of Rights review: Independent practice Review Video Homework: Bill of Rights Review

CP American Government 12/07/2017 Do Now: Amendments 4-6 Objective: I will to describe the rights given to us through the bill of rights Agenda: Vocab Review Bill of Rights review game Homework: Bill of Rights Review

American Government 12/11/2017 Do Now: Amendments to the constitution Objective: I will to describe the rights given to us through the bill of rights Agenda: Study Guide for final review game Interactive learning: Do I have the right? Homework: Review

CP American Government 1/10/2017 Do Now: Intro to Legislative Branch Objective: I will to describe the powers and duties of the Legislative Branch Agenda: Introduction: Who are your representatives Notes: Intro to legislative Branch Pre-Test Homework: None

CP American Government 1/09/2018 Do Now: Intro to Legislative Branch Objective: I will to describe the powers and duties of the Legislative Branch Agenda: Introduction: Who are your representatives Notes: Intro to legislative Branch Pre-Test Homework: None

CP American Government 1/17/2018 Do Now: The Senate Objective: I will to describe the powers and duties of the Legislative Branch Agenda: Video: How a bill becomes a law Notes: Bill to law Mock Congress Introduction Homework: None

CP American Government 1/23/2018 Do Now: Powers of Congress Objective: I will to describe the powers and duties of the Legislative Branch Agenda: Chart and Notes: How a bill becomes a law Video: How a Bill Becomes A Law Intro to Bill to Law Project Homework: None

CP American Government 1/25/2018 Do Now: Limits on Congress and the States Objective: I will to describe the powers and duties of the Legislative Branch Agenda: Finish notes over Missouri General Assembly Final Study Guide Play Bill to Law Quizzizz Game Homework: Congress Activity: Test Wednesday 1/31

American Government 1/29/2018 Do Now: Legislative Branch Quiz Objective: I will to describe the powers and duties of the Legislative Branch Agenda: Legislative Branch Study Guide Quizlet Review Review Quizzizz for Test Homework: Test Friday

American Government 1/29/2018 Do Now: Legislative Branch Quiz Objective: I will to describe the powers and duties of the Legislative Branch Agenda: Legislative Branch Study Guide Quizlet Review Review Quizzizz for Test Homework: Test Friday

American Government 1/31/2018 Do Now: Legislative Branch Quiz Objective: I will to describe the powers and duties of the Legislative Branch Agenda: Legislative Branch Study Guide Go to icivics.org and play the game called "Law Craft". You will take on the role of a legislature as you create and amend legislation to make a bill pass in both houses, all the while staying true to your chosen values. When you complete the game, print your certificate. Review Quizzizz for Test Homework: Test Friday

CP American Government 2/6/2018 Do Now: Executive Branch Objective: I will to describe the powers and duties of the Legislative Branch Agenda: Video: Role of the President The Executive Branch guided notes Independent practice: Presidential Classified Ad Homework: Turn in web quest

CP American Government 2/10/2018 Do Now: What are the qualifications of the executive branch? Objective: I will to describe the powers and duties of the Legislative Branch Agenda: CNN Student News The Executive Branch guided notes The American President Homework: Turn in web quest

CP American Government 2/12/2018 Do Now: Mini Quiz Objective: I will to describe the powers and duties of the Legislative Branch Agenda: The American President Reflection Activity Homework: Turn in web quest

American Government 2/14/2018 Do Now: Powers and Duties of the President Objective: I will to describe the powers and duties of the Legislative Branch Agenda: Review Notes All the President’s men and women group assignment. Vocabulary review Homework: Turn in web quest

American Government 2/20/2018 Do Now: Describe the Impeachment process Objective: I will to describe the powers and duties of the Legislative Branch Agenda: The American Presidents video and diagram DBQ Questions and Essay: Twenty Second Amendment and Presidential Tenure Homework: Turn in web quest

American Government 2/22/2018 Do Now: Describe the Impeachment process Objective: I will to describe the powers and duties of the Executive Branch Agenda: The American Presidents video and diagram Examples of Presidential leadership constructed response DBQ Questions and Essay: Twenty Second Amendment and Presidential Tenure Homework: Turn in web quest

American Government 2/28/2018 Do Now: Executive Branch Quiz Objective: I will to describe the powers and duties of the Executive Branch Agenda: Executive Branch Study Guide The Secrets of Executive Privilege Kahoot Game Homework: Test Friday

American Government 03/02/2018 Do Now: Executive Branch Quiz Objective: I will to describe the powers and duties of the Executive Branch Agenda: Executive Branch Study Guide Executive Command Game Kahoot Game Homework: Test Next Period

Exit Slip What are the qualifications of the president How does the electoral college function What are enumerated powers? Give an example How is a president removed from office?

American Government 03/20/2018 Do Now: The Federal Judicial System Objective: I will to describe the powers and duties of the Judicial Branch Agenda: Group Activity: Court Cases Baker V. Carr Graphic Organizer: Supreme Court Cases Homework: Judicial Branch Web Quest

Case Review Marbury vs. Madison (252 & 260) McCulloch vs. Maryland (650) Dredd Scott Vs. Stanford What was the case about? What was the constitutional issue? What was the decision on the case? How does the case impact the rest of the country?

American Government 03/22/2018 Do Now: Supreme Court Matching Objective: I will to describe the powers and duties of the Judicial Branch Agenda: EOC tutorial: Go to my website and click on EOC Practice 1. Finish Origins and Purposes of Government Review Guide EOC Questions Review Test 1 Homework: Have a great spring break!

American Government 04/03/2018 Do Now: Types of Government Objective: I will to describe the powers and duties of our government Agenda: Missouri Government Notes and Graphic organizer EOC tutorial: Go to my website and click on EOC Practice 2 EOC Review Quiz 1 Homework: Finish organizer

American Government 04/05/2018 Do Now: Early US Governments Objective: I will to describe the powers and duties of our government Agenda: Quiz EOC tutorial: Go to my website and click on EOC Practice 4 EOC Review Quiz 2 Homework: Start of Review Packet 2: Due on Monday

American Government 03/31/2017 Do Now: Special interest groups and lobbyists Objective: I will to describe the powers and duties of our government Agenda: EOC review EOC Jeopardy EOC Kahoot Homework: Supreme Court Cases