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Tuesday A.C.T Wednesday Section 4 read and find and affirmative action debate Thursday Ch 11 test March the 2nd through March the 6th Monday - Amendment review/ Amendment test. Begin African Americans Many Rivers to Cross From PBS: "Rise!" examines the long road to civil rights, when the deep contradictions in American society finally became unsustainable. African Americans who fought fascism in World War II came home to face the same old racial violence. Tuesday Complete African Americans Many Rivers to Cross From PBS: "Rise!" examines the long road to civil rights, when the deep contradictions in American society finally became unsustainable. African Americans who fought fascism in World War II came home to face the same old racial violence. Wednesday CHAPTER 11 section 2 Equal Justice under the law? Lecture on section 2 Image analysis on Jim Crow introduction to key Civil Rights moments. Thursday Section 2 contd & Section 3 Friday Section 3 & 4 combination. Overall reflection pieces on The Civil Rights era! Civil Rights Essential Question: How did the civil rights movement lead to new laws protecting the rights of women, African Americans, and other groups? Section 2: Equal Justice Under Law Main Idea: The Fourteenth Amendment was designed to bolster civil rights by requiring states to guarantee to freed slaves, “ the equal protection of the laws.” However, African Americans and women still struggled to win equal treatment in American society. Section 3: Civil Rights Laws Main Idea: In the 1950’s and 1960’s, an organized movement demanding civil rights changed American society and led to a series of new federal laws that protected the civil rights of African Americans and other groups. Section 4: Citizenship and Immigration Main Idea: Being a US citizen includes certain rights and responsibilities. The federal government regulates citizenship through its immigration and naturalization policies. February 24th through February the 28th Monday -Ch 10 section 4 if necessary/Review day Tuesday Chapter 10 test Wednesday Chapter 11 Civil Rights Vocab day Thursday Video-African Americans Many Rivers to Cross From PBS: "Rise!" examines the long road to civil rights, when the deep contradictions in American society finally became unsustainable. African Americans who fought fascism in World War II came home to face the same old racial violence. Friday Civil Rights Section 1 Civil Rights Essential Question: How did the civil rights movement lead to new laws protecting the rights of women, African Americans, and other groups? Section 1: Civil Rights and Discrimination Main Idea: The Constitution is designed to guarantee basic civil rights to everyone. The meaning of civil rights has changed over time and many groups have been denied their civil rights at different times in U.S. history. Section 2: Equal Justice Under Law Main Idea: The Fourteenth Amendment was designed to bolster civil rights by requiring states to guarantee to freed slaves, “ the equal protection of the laws.” However, African Americans and women still struggled to win equal treatment in American society. Section 3: Civil Rights Laws Main Idea: In the 1950’s and 1960’s, an organized movement demanding civil rights changed American society and led to a series of new federal laws that protected the civil rights of African Americans and other groups. Section 4: Citizenship and Immigration Main Idea: Being a US citizen includes certain rights and responsibilities. The federal government regulates citizenship through its immigration and naturalization policies. ________________________________________________________________ February 18th through 21st Tuesday Chapter 10 section overview reintroduce the structure of Cornell notes Wednesday Chapter 10 Section three Intro to section 4 Thursday Section 4 completion/ early dismissal parent teacher conference. Friday Section 4 completion/ Intro to review sheet. January the 13th through 17th Monday: CHAPTER 8 REVIEW Tuesday: Chapter 8 test! Wednesday: Vocab day! Thursday; Ch 9 section 1 Friday: Amendment/Article test # 3 Essential Question: How does the Supreme Court function as the final word on questions of federal law and the Constitution? Section 1: The Federal Court System The Framers created an independent judicial branch as part of the separation of powers of the national government. At the federal level, the judicial branch consists of three tiers of courts, each performing a different function. Section 2: Lower Federal Courts Congress has created a system of lower courts for the federal judicial system. Each court has a specific role to play in the judicial branch. Section 3: The Supreme Court The Supreme Court is the highest court in the nation and the most important component of the judicial branch. It serves as the final word on questions of federal law and the Constitution. January the 7th through the 10th Monday: Teacher inservice Tuesday: Chapter 8 section 1 "Whats in the courts" homework activity. Wednesday: Chapter 8 Section 2 lecture Thursday; Chapter 8 Section 2 contd/ Intro to section 3. Friday: Article & Amendment test #2 Section 3 contd. Essential Question: How does the Supreme Court function as the final word on questions of federal law and the Constitution? Section 1: The Federal Court System The Framers created an independent judicial branch as part of the separation of powers of the national government. At the federal level, the judicial branch consists of three tiers of courts, each performing a different function. Section 2: Lower Federal Courts Congress has created a system of lower courts for the federal judicial system. Each court has a specific role to play in the judicial branch. Section 3: The Supreme Court The Supreme Court is the highest court in the nation and the most important component of the judicial branch. It serves as the final word on questions of federal law and the Constitution. December 23rd through January the 6th Holiday break! Enjoy time with family! Make sure you have your extra credit crossword, and your news article! Happy Holidays. December the 16th through December the 20th Monday: Test 1:1 MEETINGS/ Vocab chapter 8 b Tuesday: Quizlet review for 2nd qtr common assessment Wednesday: 2nd qtr common assessment cnn10 article Thursday; Holiday reward ( Class average) Friday: 2 hr early release. Holiday reward contd Essential Question: How does the Supreme Court function as the final word on questions of federal law and the Constitution? Section 1: The Federal Court System The Framers created an independent judicial branch as part of the separation of powers of the national government. At the federal level, the judicial branch consists of three tiers of courts, each performing a different function. December 09- December 13th Monday: SECTION 2 completed/ AMENDMENT TEST REVIEW Tuesday: Amendment test/ Introducing section 3 Wednesday: Section 3/ Why does it matter! Thursday; Ch 7 Review Friday: Chapter 7 test Essential question What are functions of the executive departments and independent agencies. Section 3: Financing Government By collecting taxes and borrowing money, the federal government is able to generate the funds it needs to run the nation. The government then assigns these funds to create a federal budget for the upcoming year. December the 3rd through 6th 2019 Monday: Deer day OFF Tuesday: Ch7 vocab intro Wednesday: Ch 7 read and find/ section 1 lecture Thursday; Ch 7: contd Friday: The Supreme court. Essential question What are functions of the executive departments and independent agencies. Section 1: The Federal Bureaucracy The federal bureaucracy includes all the organizations and agencies of the executive branch. The civil service system is used to place qualified civilians into positions within the agencies of the federal bureaucracy. Section 2: Executive Departments and Independent Agencies Executive departments and independent agencies provide key services and regulate important industries and regulate important industries for the American people. November the 25th through November the 27th Monday: Chapter 6 Section 3: The presidents administration. Tuesday: chapter 6 reading exercise/ completion of lecture notes. Review Wednesday: Amendment worksheet/ President spending. November the 18th through November the 22nd Monday: Chapter 6 Section 2: Powers of the Presidency. Tuesday: Chapter 6 Section 2 Contd Wednesday: Icivics interactive game/Webquest Amendment quiz 1-27 Thursday: Chapter 6 section 3 Friday: Chapter 6 Review( Class vote Quizlet live or Jeopardy) November the 12th through November the 15th Tuesday: Chapter 5 section 5 completion/Review (Check google classroom for review quizlet) Wednesday: Chapter 5 test Thursday: Chapter 6: The Presidency. Section 1/The Presidency video on George Washington. Friday: Vocab Terms introduction/ Chapter 6 crossword/ Executive office political cartoon. Essential Question What are the formal and informal powers of the Presidency? Section 1: The President The Constitution gives only a brief description of the president’s qualifications and powers. Yet the job is vast and complex, as the president must fulfill many roles. Section 2: Powers of Presidency The powers of the presidency, outlined in Article II of the Constitution, are vast and have grown throughout the history of the United States. They are, however, checked by the other branches of government. Section 3: The Presidents Administration The president leads a large team of people who help carry out the duties of the office. This team includes a staff of advisers, the vice president and members of the cabinet. November 4th through November the 8th Monday House of representatives. lecture/ Cornell notes. Powers of Congress close reading. Tuesday: Senate lecture/ How it all works? Senate worksheet. Hw Wednesday: Congress at work!! Amendment quiz Quizlet.live Thursday: Amendment Quiz #3/ Chapter 5 quizlet live review! Friday: Parent teacher conferences. ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Explain the powers that the constitution gives to Congress. Section 3: The House of Representatives The House of Representatives is the more representative chamber of Congress. Its members carry out much of their work in committee. Section 4: The Senate Senators represent entire states, have longer terms, and follow different rules of debate, giving the Senate its reputation as a more weighty body than the House Section 5: The Legislative Process ( Congress at work!) Congress makes laws through a well-established and orderly process. October the 28th through November the 1st Monday Congress lecture Tuesday Congress contd/ Homework pg 126 1-3 Wednesday The powers of Congress Thursday The power of Congress contd/ Quizlet live. Friday: The powers of congress/Impeachment activity. Ch 5 section 1 and 2 ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Explain the powers that the constitution gives to Congress. Section 1: Congress Congress represents the people and enacts laws in their name. Congress plays a vital role in our government’s system of checks and balances. Section 2: Powers of Congress The Constitution gives Congress many expressed powers, and it implies some others. Other powers are denied. Section 3: The House of Representatives The House of Representatives is the more representative chamber of Congress. Its members carry out much of their work in committee. Section 4: The Senate Senators represent entire states, have longer terms, and follow different rules of debate, giving the Senate its reputation as a more weighty body than the House Section 5: The Legislative Process Congress makes laws through a well-established and orderly process. October the 22 through October the 25th Tuesday:Amendment quiz #2 1-16/ Chapter 4 section 3 Wednesday: Chapter 4 section 3 cont'd- Quizlet 1st qtr assessment review Thursday: 1st Qtr Assessment/ Ch 4 Review Quizlet live Friday: Ch 4 test ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How is the balance of power between the State and National Government characterized today? Section 3: Federalism Today Main Idea: Today the balance of power between the states and the national government is characterized by a system of grants and mandates, as well as by a number of key policy areas. October the 14th through 18th Homecoming week. Monday MondayLECTURE/DISCUSSION/ Chapter 4 section 1 Tuesday:Chapter 4 section 1 contd/ Close reading exercise. Wednesday: Chapter 4 section 2- Homeowrk page 110 Thursday: Chapter 4 section 2/&3 Hurricane Katrina illustration. Friday: Video of the breaking down of Federalism in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How is the balance of power between the State and National Government characterized today? SUCCESS CRITERIA: Section 1: Dividing the Government Power Main Idea: The Framers of the Constitution established a federal system that divides powers and responsibility between the national and state governments. Section 2: American Federalism: Conflict and Change Main Idea: Over the past 200 years, conflicts over the balance of power between the national and state governments have led to changes in American federalism. Section 3: Federalism Today Main Idea: Today the balance of power between the states and the national government is characterized by a system of grants and mandates, as well as by a number of key policy areas. October the 7th through October 11 MondayLECTURE/DISCUSSION/ CHAPTER 3 Section 3 Tuesday: REVIEW!!! Wednesday: Chapter 3 test Thursday: Chapter 4 section one lecture and discussion. Icivics Friday: Introducing Vocab terms/ Chapter 4 section 1 cont'd. ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How has the resiliency of the United States Constitution contributed to the strength of the government it created? SUCCESS CRITERIA: Select an example of how constitutional government in the United States has changed the meaning and application of any one of the basic principles which help define the government of the United States and summarize the nature of the change September 30th through October the 4th. Monday: FINISH CHAPTER 2 TEST Begin Vocab Terms. Tuesday : LECTURE/DISCUSSION/ CHAPTER 3 Wednesday : LECTURE/DISCUSSION CHAPTER 3 Thursday : LECTURE/DISCUSSION CHAPTER 3/QUIZ 1 FRIDAY: LECTURE/DISCUSSION CHAPTER 3 ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How has the resiliency of the United States Constitution contributed to the strength of the government it created? SUCCESS CRITERIA: Select an example of how constitutional government in the United States has changed the meaning and application of any one of the basic principles which help define the government of the United States and summarize the nature of the change September 23-27 MONDAY:Going over quiz. LECTURE/DISCUSSION CHAPTER 2 section 3 Articles of confederation. TUESDAY: LECTURE/DISCUSSION CHAPTER 2 Section 4' Constitution convention activity. / Ed helper/ Video clip. American Independence. WEDNESDAY: Ratification of the Bill of rights. The federalist papers THURSDAY: Schenck vs United states 1919/Review day! FRIDAY: Chapter 2 test/Folder check ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Why did the constitutional convention draft a new plan for government. SUCCESS CRITERIA: Students can explain the conflicts that were created with articles of confederation. Students can analyze the differences between the rival plans for the new government. Students will be able to explain the main points of disagreement between the antifederalist and the federalist. September 16th through September the 20th MONDAY:Going over quiz. Lecture decussion on TUESDAY: LECTURE/DISCUSSION CHAPTER 2 Section 2 American Independence. WEDNESDAY: Quiz. Analysis of Declaration of Independence. THURSDAY: The Articles of Confederation Lecture/Discussion. EdHelper article on the weakness of the Article of Confederation. Read pages 51-55 on The Constitutional convention. FRIDAY: The constitutional convention lecture/ reading focus discussion. ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What events led to the development of American Democracy? SUCCESS CRITERIA: Explain in context the events that lead to the development of the Constitution. September the 9th through September the 13th MONDAY: LECTURE/DISCUSSION CHAPTER 2 TUESDAY: September 11th video/discussion. WEDNESDAY: September 11th video/discussion/ Essay question. THURSDAY: NO SCHOOL FRIDAY: NO SCHOOL ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What events led to the development of American Democracy? SUCCESS CRITERIA: Explain in context the events that lead to the development of the Constitution. ___________________________________________________________________ September the 3rd through the 6th MONDAY: NO SCHOOL. TUESDAY: LECTURE/DISCUSSION Chapter 1 WEDNESDAY: LECTURE/DISCUSSION CHAPTER 1 THURSDAY: Review/Jeopardy/finish lecture FRIDAY: Chapter 1 test ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What are the ideals and key principles that characterize American democracy? SUCCESS CRITERIA: Explain in context one of the basic principles, which help define the government of the United States. August 26th through August the 30th. MONDAY: LECTURE/DISCUSSION REQUIEM FOR THE AMERICAN DREAM TUESDAY: LECTURE/DISCUSSION REQUIEM FOR THE AMERICAN DREAM WEDNESDAY: LECTURE/DISCUSSION CHAPTER 1 THURSDAY: LECTURE/DISCUSSION CHAPTER 1 FRIDAY: LECTURE/DISCUSSION CHAPTER 1 ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What are the ideals and key principles that characterize American democracy? SUCCESS CRITERIA: Explain in context one of the basic principles, which help define the government of the United States. August 21st 2019 through August 23rd 2019 Wednesday Pass out syllabus Pass out all related school forms. ( Must be turned in by Friday) Discuss classroom expectations. Textbook distribution/ Introducing chapter 1 terms Thursday The Purpose of Government The introduction to Cornell notes Friday Requiem for the American dream guided movie notes. |
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