1. BBC AMERICAN GOVERNMENT 2017-2018
Mrs. Blalock-Edwards

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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:

6. 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:

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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 org
Homework:

23. 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 org
Homework:
Vocab test Wednesday
Test Friday

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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:

33. 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:
Bill of Rights Webquest
Homework:

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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

38. 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

39. 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

40. 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

41. 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

42. 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

43. 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

44. 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

45. 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

46. 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

47. 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

48. 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

49. 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

50. 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

51. 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

52. 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

53. 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?

54. 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

55. 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?

56. 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!

57. 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

58. 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

59. 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