Civics & Economics Notebook How your notebook should be arranged Unit 1

Student Output Left side is where you complete the assignment or sheet. All sheets should be glued, stapled or taped to page. Teacher Input Right side is where you complete class work or respond to class activities. If absent, get notes & information from classmate.

Notebook Title Page: Hard Cover Of Your Notebook Your Name Class Bell 1st Nine Weeks Civics & Economics Hard Cover Of Your Notebook 1

Student Side Teacher Side Table of Contents Unit 1Title Page Unit 1: Date Subject Heading Page Score/Possible 8/26 Title Page 1st Nine Weeks 1 --- Unit 1 2 Table of Contents 3 8/25 Assignment Chapter 1.1 Questions 4 /5 Class Discussion American Descriptions 5 Chapter 1.2 Organizers 6 8/27 Group Work Who is a Citizen? 7 Chapter 1.3 Sheet & Charts 8 8/28 Activity Best/Worst Governments 9 Review Chapter 1 Review 10 Vocabulary Review Essential Vocabulary 11 8/31 2.1 Assignment Philosophers Summary 12 2.1 Activity US Documents Summary 13 9/1 2.2-2.3 Activity Textbook Scavenger Hunt 14 Map Skills 13 Colonies Economies 15 2.4 Assignment Timeline 16 9/2 Declaration of Independence Document Analysis 17 Cause & Effect American Revolution 18 Chapter 2 Review 19 9/3 3.1 Assignment First Government 20 Discussion Shay’s Rebellion 21 9/4 3.2 Activity Scavenger Hunt 22 Convention Compromises 23 9/8 3.2 Assignment Federalist/Anti-Federalists 24 Chapter 3 Review 25 Unit 1: Foundations Chapters 1.1-3.2, 5.1 2 2 3

Student Side Teacher Side 4 Homework Completion Analysis 1.1 Questions and notes Homework Completion Analysis Define Civics? think the state of NC requires this course? As a citizen, what do you agree to do? What does “E Pluribus Unum” mean and why is it on our coins? Explain at least 2 ways immigration differs today as compared to the past. How is immigration similar? Explain at least 4 ways the American population is changing today. Why do you think people still come to the US? What are 6 basic values that all Americans, regardless of ancestry, share? For each of the following social institutions, explain its importance: Immigration Quotes & meaning Cartoon Analysis Family   Religion Schools Social Organizations Government 4 4 5

Student Side Teacher Side Citizenship “Test” Citizenship Scenarios 7 6 Citizenship Today Chapter 1.2   Complete the following graphic organizer after reading. The Two Types of Citizens STEPS Are all aliens immigrants? Are all immigrants aliens? Explain. What are three ways to lose citizenship and its privileges? How did the Immigration Act of 1990 change immigration? Many suggestions have been made concerning illegal aliens. Some of these include a wall along the southern border, continued deportation, amnesty for illegal aliens, a guest worker program, and open borders. What do you think we should do about this issue? Citizenship “Test” Citizenship Scenarios 7 6

Student Side Teacher Side 1.3 SQ3R Work Federalism definition & examples 9 8

Essential Vocabulary for Chapter 1 Student Side Teacher Side Essential Vocabulary for Chapter 1 Rights, Duties & Responsibilities Sheet 11 10

Student Side Teacher Side Philosophers of the Enlightenment Primary Documents Appointment Clock Activity 12 13

The Declaration of Independence Student Side Teacher Side Revolution Timeline with Events The Declaration of Independence 14 15

Student Side Teacher Side Bell Ringer on reactions of people to the American Revolution & DOI Essential Questions & Vocabulary for Chapter 2 16 17

Student Side Teacher Side Shay’s Rebellion GISTs 18 19 America’s First Government Chapter 3.1 Read p. 67. Answer the following:   What is a constitution? What documents did the new state constitutions replace? What do legislatures do? What does bicameral mean? Give an example. How did state constitutions protect the DOI rights of “life, liberty, & property?” Read pp. 68-69. Answer the following: Why did the new states agree to form one military force? What is a confederation? Why did the states choose to form this type of government? Describe the government set up by the Articles of Confederation? Why do you think the states did NOT give the new government under the AOC the power to tax? What problems did this cause? Why do you think the states did NOT create a President under the AOC to carry out the laws? What problems did this cause? Why was it so difficult to pass laws or change the AOC? What were some successes of the AOC? Why did the AOC make it difficult to solve legal disputes, especially among the states? Read p. 70. Answer the following: Why was the new government so in debt and unable to pay it? Why was this so bad? What caused Shay’s Rebellion? How did it bring about change? Shay’s Rebellion GISTs 18 19

Constitutional Convention Scavenger Hunt Student Side Teacher Side Constitutional Convention Scavenger Hunt Compromise Bell Ringer Compromises at Convention 21 20

Student Side Teacher Side Federalist & Anti-Federalists Propaganda Study on Federalist Papers What were the Federalists? What were the Anti-Federalists? Who were among the leading Federalists? Who were among the leading Anti-Federalists? What reasons did the Federalists give to defend their views on ratification? What reasons did the Anti-Federalists give to defend their views on ratification? How did the Federalists persuade states to ratify the Constitution? What lasting impact did the Anti-Federalists demands give us? 22 23

Unit 1 Essential Questions Student Side Teacher Side Chapter 3 Essentials Unit 1 Essential Questions 24 25

Student Side Teacher Side Unit 2: The Constitution Unit 2 TOC 26 27 Date Subject Heading Page Score/Possible 8/26 Title Page 1st Nine Weeks 1 --- Unit 1 2 Table of Contents 3 8/25 Assignment Chapter 1.1 Questions 4 /5 Class Discussion American Descriptions 5 Chapter 1.2 Organizers 6 8/27 Group Work Who is a Citizen? 7 Chapter 1.3 Sheet & Charts 8 8/28 Activity Best/Worst Governments 9 Review Chapter 1 Review 10 Vocabulary Review Essential Vocabulary 11 8/31 2.1 Assignment Philosophers Summary 12 2.1 Activity US Documents Summary 13 9/1 2.2-2.3 Activity Textbook Scavenger Hunt 14 Map Skills 13 Colonies Economies 15 2.4 Assignment Timeline 16 9/2 Declaration of Independence Document Analysis 17 Cause & Effect American Revolution 18 Chapter 2 Review 19 9/3 3.1 Assignment First Government 20 Discussion Shay’s Rebellion 21 9/4 3.2 Activity Scavenger Hunt 22 Convention Compromises 23 9/8 3.2 Assignment Federalist/Anti-Federalists 24 Chapter 3 Review 25 26 27