Current Events:
Objective:
Warm-up:
Classwork - Making Connections:
Homework:
2. Define/Contextualize through bully pulpit
Current Events:Objective:
SWBAT apply knowledge of formal and informal powers of POTUS to hypothetical scenarios, as well as identify formal and informal checks on presidential power.
Warm-up:
Respond to this Menti Survey using the instructions below or by following this link.
Classwork - Making Connections:
In this activity, your team will discuss the hypothetical scenarios below, and evaluate the president’s decision in each of the cases below. You should draw upon your knowledge of the formal powers of the president outlined in Article II of the Constitution as well as the informal powers and roles enjoyed by modern presidents. Record your answers in the chart. You will then share your findings with the rest of the class.
Homework:
1. Read American Politics Today pages 432-436
2. Define/Contextualize through bully pulpit
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Objective:
SWBAT investigate the qualifications, benefits, roles and powers required to be president, as well as identify, analyze, and generate examples of the formal and informal powers of the president.
Warm-up:
Respond to this Menti Survey using the instructions below or by following this link.
Classwork - Presidential Powers:
Working with your color group, read the excerpts provided, highlighting information related to your assigned Presidential Powers. Summarize that information and record any historical or current examples related to those powers in the graphic organizer below the reading. Prepare to share this information with the class. After everyone has shared, we will work with our table group to complete making connections.
Resources:Homework:
1. Read American Politics Today pages 428-432
2. Define/Contextualize through signing statement Objective:
SWBAT simulate a Congressional Committee by discussing and evaluating legislative proposals submitted by members of our Mock Congress.
Warm-up:Classwork:
Homework:
1. Read American Politics Today pages 422-427
2. Define/Contextualize through Cabinet Objective:
SWBAT analyze the required Founding Document Federalist 70, as well as describe and explain the most important details relevant to the American Presidency.
Warm-up:
Respond to this Menti Survey using the instructions below or by following this link.
Classwork - Federalist 70:
Work collaboratively with your Color Group to summarize each section of Federalist 70 that you were assigned. When finished, your group should prepare to share your summary, focusing on the justifications for creating a single executive. Upon completion, each group will share information while others take notes. Finally, you will summarize the main idea in one Tweet (280 characters or less); relevant and appropriate hashtags encouraged.
Classwork - Speaker of the House Election:
Use the link in this week's Schoology Activity Folder to select the Speaker of the House for our Mock Congress.
Homework:
1. Read American Politics Today pages 416-421
2. Define/Contextualize through pocket veto Objective:
SWBAT analyze the required Founding Document Federalist 70, as well as describe and explain the most important details relevant to the American Presidency.
Warm-up:
Respond to this Menti Survey using the instructions below or by following this link.
Classwork - Federalist 70 Document Analysis:
Work collaboratively with your Color Group to summarize each section of Federalist 70 that you were assigned. When finished, your group should prepare to share your summary, focusing on the justifications for creating a single executive. Upon completion, each group will share information while others take notes. Finally, you will summarize the main idea in one Tweet (280 characters or less); relevant and appropriate hashtags encouraged.
Homework:
1. Read American Politics Today pages 411-416
2. Define/Contextualize through executive agreement Objective:SWBAT demonstrate an understanding of terms and concepts related to the Congress. Warm-up:Go to Quizlet.live, then enter the code provided, and register your first name with last initial when prompted. Classwork - Vocabulary Quiz:
Classwork - FRQ:You have 20 minutes to respond to the assigned FRQ. Unless the directions indicate otherwise respond to all parts of the questions. It is suggested that you take a few minutes to plan and outline your answer. In your response, use substantive examples (referencing vocabulary, founding documents, current events and/or court cases) where appropriate. Read American Politics Today pages 406-411
Objective:
SWBAT research and summarize proposed legislation for submission to a mock Congress.
Warm-up:Classwork - Gerrymandering Stationary Rotation:
Respond to the questions regarding the assigned activities for the final stations, Gerrymander Jigsaw Puzzle & Reflection. Please adhere to the suggested time frames.
Classwork - Task 2 Preparing Bills:
Research a bill according to the directions in the embedded presentation. Summarize the bill using the format discussed and upload your submission using the Turn It In link attached to this assignment. You must submit at least one bill and can submit more than one. Bills should be between 100 and 200 words in your own language, with clear intent and minimal grammatical/typographical errors.
Homework:
Study Chapter 11 Vocabulary using 2 Quizlet methods then test yourself. If you score below 70% repeat the process.
Chapter 11 Vocabulary Quiz and FRQ tomorrow:)Objective:
SWBAT analyze the process of redistricting after a census, assess the motivations for and electoral consequences of gerrymandering, as well as evaluate potential solutions.
Warm-up:
Respond to this Menti Survey using the instructions below or by following this link.
Classwork:
Respond to the following questions regarding the assigned activities for each station.
Please adhere to the suggested time frames. Resources:
Use the assignment's links and embedded documents, the Schoology Resource Folder for this Week, or my website to facilitate your completion of each activity.
Have a great weekend:)
Objective:
SWBAT analyze the process of redistricting after a census, assess the motivations for and electoral consequences of gerrymandering, as well as evaluate potential solutions.
Warm-up:
Respond to this Menti Survey using the instructions below or by following this link.
Classwork:
Respond to the following questions regarding the assigned activities for each station.
Please adhere to the suggested time frames. Resources:Homework:
1. Complete Inquisitive (alternative assignment: Outline or FRQ)
Objective:
SWBAT research and summarize proposed legislation for submission to a mock Congress.
Warm-up:
Classwork - Congressional Introductions:
Congressional Introductions -
Classwork - Task 2:Homework:
1. Read American Politics Today pages 392-402
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