Objective:
Warm-up:
Classwork - Bill to Law:
Classwork - The Legislative Process Document Analysis:
Homework:
2. Define/Contextualize through informational theory
Objective:
SWBAT analyze documents created by Congress to identify steps in the legislative process.
Warm-up:
Respond to this Menti Survey using the instructions below or by following this link.
Classwork - Bill to Law:Classwork - The Legislative Process Document Analysis:
Analyze documents that were created or received by Congress throughout the process of drafting legislation. Carefully match each document assortment to the Process Step and order them appropriately. Upon completion, access the Bill to Law Wordwall to confirm your understanding of the process. Then, match the differences between the House and Senate to refresh your memory regarding the comparison.
Homework:
1. Read American Politics Today pages 386-392
2. Define/Contextualize through informational theory
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Objective:
SWBAT investigate major party leadership positions and legislative committees, as well as describe the structure, function and purpose of both groups.
Warm-up:
Enter your name and complete the following activity according to the directions provided.
Classwork - Committees and Leadership:
Work with your Color Group to complete the Committees/Leadership chart below the House/Senate Comparison. Use the links in the Schoology Resource Folder for this Week to complete this task. Prepare to present your findings to the class. This information is relevant to an FRQ we are writing later this chapter.
Congress - Digital Poster (Extra Credit):
Use Adobe Creative Cloud (access through Clever) or Canva to create a digital poster covering one of the following:
Objective:
SWBAT compare and contrast the rules and culture of the House and Senate, as well as investigate major party leadership positions and congressional committees.
Warm-up:
Respond to this Menti Survey using the instructions below or by following this link.
Classwork - House and Senate Differences:
Collaborate with your group as you review Article 1 of the US Constitution in search of information related to attributes noted in this chart. Some items will not be directly addressed so we will discuss them in class.
Classwork - Committees and Leadership:
Work with your Color Group to complete the Committees/Leadership chart below the House/Senate Comparison. Use the links in the Schoology Resource Folder for this Week to complete this task. Prepare to present your findings to the class. This information is relevant to an FRQ we are writing later this chapter.
Homework:
1. Read American Politics Today pages 381-386
2. Define/Contextualize through president pro tempore Current Event:
How 'representative' is the 118th Congress?
118th Congress has a record number of women Meet the history makers of the 118th Congress Objective:
SWBAT analyze the demographic data of Congress, as well as compare and contrast the rules and culture of the House and Senate.
Warm-up:
Respond to this Menti Survey using the instructions below or by following this link.
Classwork - Demographics:
Access "How Congress Works" and work with your table group to answer the first four questions using the profiles of the House of Representatives, the Senate and the general population in the Resource Folder in Schoology. Then, respond to the fifth question using the links from today's current events to compare the 111th and 118th Congress.
Classwork - Difference Between the House and Senate:
Collaborate with your group as you analyze Article 1 of the Constitution in search of information related to attributes noted in the chart provided. Some items will not be directly addressed so we will discuss them in class
Homework:
1. Read American Politics Today pages 371-381
2. Define/Contextualize through gridlock Objective:
SWBAT describe a member of the House of Representatives, including their areas of expertise, their district and their constituents.
Warm-up:
Respond to this Menti Survey using the instructions below or by following this link.
Classwork - Mock Congress Task 1:
Using the House of Representatives Directory, browse the state you selected in class to find the representative you want to “be” for this project cycle. Remember – gender doesn’t matter, but you do have to stay true to the representative’s political party and position statements.
Homework:
1. Read American Politics Today pages 362-371
2. Define/Contextualize through casework Objective:
SWBAT describe criteria associated with writing an FRQ and evaluate a peer's FRQ using an AP College Board Rubric, as well as select a state to represent in our Mock Congress.
Warm-up:
Getting Reacquainted - Take a Stand Deliberative Strategy
Classwork - Unit 2 Introduction:
Upon completion of both FRQ peer review activities, we will explore the Unit 2 Folder in Schoology, including the Overview Calendar, Suggested Pacing for Textbook and Vocabulary Assignments, Chapter Folders, as well as the Edpuzzle Extra Credit and Significant Due Dates.
Classwork - Mock Congress Task 1:
Task 1 of the Legislative Project has you assume the role of a representative in a state of your choice. However, to ensure that we represent as many states as possible, only one person can be from each state in this class. As you complete the peer reviews I will be visiting you so that you can select your state.
Have a marvelous Monday:)Objective:SWBAT demonstrate an understanding of terms and concepts related to the Foundations of American Democracy, Political Ideologies and Beliefs, as well as Political Participation. Warm-up:Put your phone in the charger slots in the front or side of the room. Phones should NOT be retrieved until the end of the period. Classwork - Midterm Test:
Have a wonderful weekend:)Objective:
SWBAT discuss terms and concepts related to the Foundations of American Democracy, as well as describe criteria associated with writing an FRQ and evaluate a peer's FRQ using an AP College Board Rubric.
Warm-up:
Getting Reacquainted - Step In, Step Out Deliberative Strategy.
Classwork - Hexagonal Thinking:
Classwork - Concept Application FRQ:
Grab a colored pencil from the center of the table (not black, gray, brown or white:). Print and Sign your name at the bottom of the rubric sheet, under the space for the score. Use your colored pencil to underline or circle relevant information on the actual FRQ, annotating in the margins to justify your score. Check off boxes on the rubric sheet as you score the actual FRQ. Above your signature note the final grade you are assigning. Do your best, and be honest, because your grade depends on both your effort and your integrity.
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SWBAT discuss terms and concepts related to the Foundations of American Democracy, as well as describe criteria associated with writing an FRQ and evaluate a peer's FRQ using an AP College Board Rubric
Warm-up:
Find your new seat and introduce yourself to your new partners. We will be using "I Dissent" to encourage low-stakes conversations to practice deliberative discussion strategies and get to know each other. But before we start, let's cover a few reminders.
Classwork - Deliberative Strategies:Classwork - Hexagonal Thinking:Classwork - Quantitative Analysis FRQ Peer Review:
Grab a colored pencil from the center of the table (not black, gray, brown or white:). Print and Sign your name at the bottom of the rubric sheet, under the space for the score. Use your colored pencil to underline or circle relevant information on the actual FRQ, annotating in the margins to justify your score. Check off boxes on the rubric sheet as you score the actual FRQ. Above your signature note the final grade you are assigning. Do your best, and be honest, because your grade depends on both your effort and your integrity.
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