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Electoral College Claim Essay Due Friday, December 21 (can be turned in digitally)
Objective:
SWBAT analyze documents related to the Electoral College, articulate a defensible claim, as well as describe and explain evidence which supports the claim.
Warm-up:
What are the origins of the Electoral College and what is its place in American politics? Does the Electoral College limit or further democracy?
Homework:
FRQ Corrections Due Friday, December 21 (can be turned in digitally)
Electoral College Claim Essay Due Friday, December 21 (can be turned in digitally)
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Objective:SWBAT analyze documents related to the Electoral College, as well as evaluate the pros and cons of the Electoral College system in the context of the Unit Essential Questions. Warm-up:Describe what's going on in the political cartoons (who? what? when? where?). Identify any symbols portrayed and analyze what they represent. Explain the message being conveyed about the Electoral College. Homework:FRQ Corrections Due Friday, December 21 (can be turned in digitally)
Electoral College Claim Essay Due Friday, December 21 (can be turned in digitally) Objective:SWBAT demonstrate an understanding of terms and concepts associated with the bureaucracy. Warm-up:Put your phone in the caddy, pick up your laptop and sign in using your CCPS information. Go to Quizlet.live, enter the code, and register your first name with last initial when prompted. Vocabulary Quiz:Close all tabs except CCPS website student page. Log into your Schoology account, go to the American Government page and locate Upcoming events. There is a link for the Vocabulary Quiz and a separate link for the AP Test Questions. Complete BOTH. Folder Check:Organize the "To Be Graded" side of your folder according to the order written on the board and place it in the appropriate bin on the counter by the windows. Homework:FRQ Corrections are due Friday, December 21
Monday Madness:)Objective:SWBAT describe the characteristics, structure, and functions of the bureaucracy, as well as examine a wide variety of bureaucratic activities. Homework:1. Current Event (Relate to Chapter Vocabulary and Concepts) 2. Study Chapter 13 Vocabulary using 2 Quizlet methods then test yourself. If you score below 70% repeat the process Vocabulary Quiz and Folder Check TomorrowObjective:SWBAT describe the characteristics, structure, and functions of the bureaucracy, as well as examine a wide variety of bureaucratic activities. Warm-up:Use the information graphic to plan the following essay. A. Identify the demographic most represented in presidential cabinets. B. Describe a difference in the demographic makeup of presidential cabinets, as illustrated in the information graphic, and draw a conclusion about that difference. C. Explain how the makeup of the presidential cabinet as shown in the information graphic demonstrates the principle of presidential leadership of the executive branch. Have a wonderful weekend:)Current Events:
Here's a Year-End Wrap Up of White House and Federal Agency Efforts
In the Trump era, federal job satisfaction tumbles Here's What Would Happen If There's a Federal Shutdown in December Objective:
SWBAT describe the characteristics, structure, and functions of the bureaucracy, as well as examine a wide variety of bureaucratic activities.
Warm-up:
Think about an experience that you have had with a public bureaucracy (national, state, or local - MVA is probably your most recent and best example). How would you rate that experience (good, bad, indifferent)? Describe your experience. Was it efficient and friendly, or riddled with inconsistencies and incompetence? Discuss how you would design the system to work more effectively.
Homework:
1. Current Event (Relate to Chapter Vocabulary and Concepts)
2. Study Chapter 13 Vocabulary using 2 Quizlet methods then test yourself. If you score below 70% repeat the process Ancillary Resources:Objective:SWBAT research the history, function and responsibility of the bureaucratic departments/agencies, as well as create a poster that comprehensively describes related current events associated with the assigned department /agency. Department and Agency Poster Resources:Homework:1. Read American Politics Today pages 463-470
2. Work on InQuizitive (alternative assignment: Outline) 3. Define/Contextualize through fire alarm oversight Current Events:
Trump's Cabinet shakeup kicks into gear
President Trump taps ex-Fox news anchor Heather Nauert for UN Ambassador Former US Attorney General William Barr Emerges as Leading Contender for His Old Job Help Wanted: Trump needs new chief of staff for 'the worst of times' Objective:
SWBAT identify key facts about the president's cabinet, as well as describe the nomination and appointment process.
Warm-up:
Describe what's going on in the political cartoons (who? what? when? where?).
Identify any symbols portrayed and analyze what they represent. Explain the message being conveyed about the President's Cabinet. Homework:
1. Read American Politics Today pages 440-463
2. Work on InQuizitive (alternative assignment: Outline) 3. Define/Contextualize through turkey farms
Objective:SWBAT describe the impact of US v. Nixon on presidential power, as well as demonstrate an understanding of terms and concepts related to the Presidency. Warm-up:Put your phone in the caddy, pick up your laptop and sign in using your CCPS information. Go to Quizlet.live, enter the code, and register your first name with last initial when prompted. Vocabulary Quiz:Close all tabs except CCPS website student page. Log into your Schoology account, go to the American Government page and locate Upcoming events. There is a link for the Vocabulary Quiz and a separate link for the AP Test Questions. Complete BOTH. Folder Check:Organize the "To Be Graded" side of your folder according to the order written on the board and place it in the appropriate bin on the counter by the windows. Have a wonderful weekend:)Objective:SWBAT evaluate the provisions and implications of the War Powers Resolution, as well as demonstrate an understanding of the balance of power between the Legislative and Executive branch. Homework:Study Chapter 12 Vocabulary using 2 Quizlet methods then test yourself. If you score below 70% repeat the process
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