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Monday, June 1st and Wednesday June 3rd
Overview: Unit 5: Influencing Government
Explanation:
- Students should be able to discuss Political Parties, including Minor Parties, Interest Groups and the upcoming Election.
Materials Needed: On Teams, OneNote, and Canvas
Monday Tasks:
- June 1st: Live Check-in with Mrs. Prothero at 1 pm -We will discuss Unit 5 Policial Parties
- Activity on Canvas: Minor Party Webquest (10 questions on a minor party of your choose.)
- Activty on Canvas: Use TCI Textbook to complete Unit 5: Media Reading (for Wednesday)
Wednesday Tasks:
- June 3rd: Live Check-in with Mrs. Prothero at 1 pm -We will discuss Media and the impact of voting
- Activity on Canvas: Voting Behavior Notes using the attached PPT
Monday, May 25th and Wednesday May 27th
Overview: Unit 4: The FED, Monetary vs. Fiscal Policy
Explanation:
- Students should be able to discuss the Federal Reserve Structure and Monetary vs. Fiscal Policy.
Materials Needed: On Teams, OneNote, and Canvas
Monday Tasks:
- No Class today - Have a Great Memorial Day!
Wednesday Tasks:
- May 27th: Live Checkin with Mrs. Prothero at 1 pm -We will discuss Unit 4: Part 2 - Monetary vs. Fiscal Policy
- Activity on Canvas: Unit 4 Debt Webquest
- Activity on Canvas:Use TCI Textbook to complete Unit 5 Political Parties Notes (for Monday)
Monday, May 18th and Wednesday May 20th
Overview: Unit 4: GPD, Unemployment, Inflation, Business Cycle
Explanation:
- Students should be able to discuss the government structure and current events.
Materials Needed: On Teams, OneNote, and Canvas
Monday Tasks:
- May 18th: Live checkin with Mrs. Prothero at 1 pm-- We will discuss Unit 4: GPD, Unemployment
- Activity on Canvas: Complete Unit 4 Business Cycle Notes, Reading is in assignment.
Wednesday Tasks:
- May 20th: Live Checkin with Mrs. Prothero at 1 pm -We will discuss Unit 4: Inflation and Business Cycle
- Activity on Canvas: Unit 4 Study Guide Questions for Review - Assessment
- Activity on Canvas:Use TCI Textbook to complete Fed Notes for Monday.
Monday, May 11th and Wednesday May 13th
Overview: Congressman Fitzpatrick Visit
Explanation:
- Students should be able to discuss the government structure and current events.
Materials Needed: On Teams, OneNote, and Canvas
Monday Tasks:
- May 11th: Live checkin with Mrs. Prothero at 1 pm-- We will discuss how Fitzpatrick's Visit will work on Wednesday
- Activity on Canvas: Use TCI Textbook - to complete Unit 4 Notes, due Monday 5/18. Crash Course video available for extra explanation
- Looking forward - Congressman Fitzpatrick is visitnig our class on Wednesday, May 13th
Wednesday Tasks:
- May 13th: Meet Congressman Fitzpatrick with Mrs. Prothero at 1 pm -Q&A
- Activity on Canvas: Congressman Fitzpatrick Reflection
- Activity on Canvas: Unit 4 Notes Due Monday.
Monday, May 4th and Wednesday May 6th
Overview: Unit 3 - Economics: Supply and Demand
Explanation:
- Students should be able to explain supply and demand
Materials Needed: On Teams, OneNote, and Canvas
Monday Tasks:
- May 4th: Live checkin with Mrs. Prothero at 1 pm- We will go over the Supply and Demand PPT, and you can follow along with your notes.
- Activity on Canvas: Use TCI Textbook - Chapter 6 to complete the Market Equilibrium Worksheet and submit. Crash Course video available for extra explanation
- Looking forward - Supply and Demand quiz on Wednesday, May 6th
Wednesday Tasks:
- May 6th: Live Review with Mrs. Prothero at 1 pm - Review Market Equilibrium notes and prepare for quiz
- Assessment on Canvas: Unit 3 - Supply and Demand Quiz
- Activity on Canvas: Prepare for Congressman Fitzpatrick Virtual Class Visit - May 13th, Research his bills and his past accomplishments
Monday, April 27th and Wednesday April 29nd
Overview: Unit 3 - Intro to Economics
Explanation:
- Students should be able to explain the basic concepts of Economics
Materials Needed: On Teams, OneNote, and Canvas
Monday Tasks:
- April 27th: Live checkin with Mrs. Prothero at 1 pm- We will go over the basics of Economics PPT, and you can follow along with your notes.
- Activity on Canvas: Use TCI Textbook - Chapter 3 to complete the Market/Free Enterprise Worksheet and submit. Crash Course video available for extra explanation
- Looking forward - Basic Economic Concept quiz on Wednesday, April 29th
Wednesday Tasks:
- April 29th: Live Review with Mrs. Prothero at 1 pm - Review Intro to Economics and Market/Freenterprise WS and prepare for quiz
- Assessment on Canvas: Unit 3 - Economics Quiz
- Activity on Canvas: Read Chapter 5 & 6 of Econ Alive - TCI and complete Supply and Demand graphic organizer and submit. Also watch Supply and Demand Video and submit 1-2 sentence summary.
Monday, April 20th and Wednesday April 22nd
Overview: Unit 2 - Three Branches of Government
Explanation:
- Students should be able to describe the Judicial Branch
Materials Needed: On Teams, OneNote, and Canvas
Monday Tasks:
- April 20th: Live checkin with Mrs. Prothero at 1 pm- We will go over the Judicial Branch and your reading of why justices serve for Life.
- Activity on Canvas: Judicial Review Video summary and Article with questions
- Looking forward - Judicial Branch quiz on Wednesday, April 22nd
Wednesday Tasks:
- April 22nd: Live Review with Mrs. Prothero at 1 pm - Review Judicial Branch and prepare for quiz
- Assessment on Canvas: Judicial Branch Quiz
- Activity on Canvas: Read Chapter 1 & 2 of Econ Alive - TCI and complete Intor to Econ graphic organizer
Wednesday, April 15th
Overview: Unit 2 - Three Branches of Government
Explanation:
- Students should be able to describe the Executive Bureaucracy.
Materials Needed: On Teams, OneNote, and Canvas
Tasks:
- April 6th: Live review with Mrs. Prothero at 1 pm- We will go over the Executive Branch
- Assessment on Canvas: Executive Branch Quiz submitted in Canvas
- Judicial Branch: Reading and Questions on Supreme Court Judges serving for Life - On Canvas
Monday, April 6th and Wednesday, April 8th
Overview: Unit 2 - Three Branches of Government
Explanation:
- Students should be able to describe the Executive Bureaucracy.
Materials Needed: On Teams, OneNote, and Canvas
Tasks:
- April 6th: Live chat with Mrs. Prothero - We will go over the Executive Bureacracy Notes. (If you can't make it, use Executive PowerPoint slide 63-79 to complete the What is a Bureaucracy? on your unit note-guide.)
- Then watch Bureaucracy Basics: Crash Course Government and Politics #15 for review
- Assignment on Canvas: Complete Bureacracy Departments Worksheet . Extra explanations available to help complete the worksheet below it. Submit answers on Canvas.
- April 8th: Assignment on Canvas complete the Cabinet Webquest. You will be researching a bureaucratic group of your choice and answering 10 questions.
Tuesday, March 31st
American Government and Economic System: Block 2
Overview: Current Event
Estimated Time: 45 mins
Explanation:
- Students should be able to discuss their opinions current events that impact the government.
Materials Needed: On OneNote & Canvas
Tasks:
- Go to Canvas. Find your own Current Event today about anything anything happening in the news, preferably relating it back to the United States legislative or executive branch( hopefully not COVID-19). Complete the graphic organizerin Canvas and submit.
Monday, March 30th
American Government and Economic System: Block 2
Overview: Current Event
Estimated Time: 45 mins
Explanation:
- Students should be able to discuss their opinions onNASA.
Materials Needed: On OneNote & Canvas
Tasks:
- NASA is one of many independent agencies in the Executive Branch Bureaucracy. Assignment found on Canvas - Watch the clip on The Future of NASA’s space program (Answer questions on Canvas)
- Complete questions on Canvas discussing your thoughts on the NASA program then research about the current status of NASA’s program, and provide an update.
Friday, March 27th
*Happy Friday! No lesson for today, we are offline until Monday, March 30th. I hope you stay healthy and safe over the weekend. As always, I am here if you need me. *
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Thursday, March 26th
American Government and Economic System: Block 2
Overview: Current Event
Estimated Time: 45 mins
Explanation:
- Students should be able to discuss their opinions on the 1st Amendment and the state our country is in today.
Materials Needed: On OneNote & Canvas
Tasks:
- Go to the Canvas Discussion page and use yesterday’s current event and questions to help you answer the discussion questions. Please answer one question and respond to one classmate’s answer.
- Then go to the Political Cartoon Analysis activity under the Canvas Current Events page. There are questions to analyze two different poltical cartoons about the same issue. Please submit through Canvas.
- Optional Assignment: Add a political cartoon or meme to your analysis about anything we have talked about in class. (1st Amendment/Legislative Branch/Executive Branch/Creation of the US Constitution)
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Wednesday, March 25th
American Government and Economic System: Block 2
Overview: Current Event
Estimated Time: 45 mins
Explanation:
- Students should be able to discuss their opinions on the 1st Amendment based on our prior discussions in class and a current event.
Materials Needed: On OneNote & Canvas
Tasks:
- Please go to Canvas for a current event article. This can be found at the top of the modules for 3/25. Actively read the current event and answer the questions that go along with the article (bullets are fine). Once completed, you can submit on Canvas.
Tuesday, March 24th
American Government and Economic System: Block 2
Overview: Unit 2 - Three Branches of Government
Estimated Time: 45 mins
Explanation:
- Students should be able to explain the qualifications of becoming a President
Materials Needed: On OneNote & Canvas
Tasks:
- If you haven't had a chance... Hope you had an enjoyable, relaxing, social distancing weekend! Post a picture of something that made you happy this week. It could be spending time with your family, making dinner, dancing to TikTok, hanging outside or just a picture of your pet! We will get through this together, and I’m still here for you whenever you need someone!
https://padlet.com/aprothero1/7fv26nz8uem8
- Finish your “Wanted Ad” for the next President of the United States. Requirements found on Canvas and submit finished product on Canvas by Tuesday night. (3 day activity). Use any medium for the layout – PowerPoint, Publisher, Word
Monday, March 23rd
American Government and Economic System: Block 2
Overview: Unit 2 - Three Branches of Government
Estimated Time: 45 mins
Explanation:
- Students should be able to explain the qualifications of becoming a President
Materials Needed:On OneNote & Canvas
Tasks:
- Hope you had an enjoyable, relaxing, social distancing weekend! Post a picture of something that made you happy this past week/weekend. (Please keep it school appropriate!) It could be spending time with your family, making dinner, dancing to TikTok, hanging outside or just a picture of your pet! We will get through this together, and I’m still here for you whenever you need someone!
https://padlet.com/aprothero1/7fv26nz8uem8
- Continue working on creating a “Wanted Ad” for the next President of the United States. Requirements found on Canvas and submit finished product on Canvas by Tuesday night. (3 day activity). Use any medium for the layout – PowerPoint, Publisher, Word
Friday, March 20th
*Happy Friday! No lesson for today, we are offline until Monday, March 23rd. I hope you stay healthy and safe over the weekend. As always, I am here if you need me. *
Thursday, March 19th
American Government and Economic System: Block 2
Overview: Unit 2 - Three Branches of Government
Estimated Time: 45 mins
Explanation:
- Students should be able to explain the qualifications of becoming a President
Materials Needed: On OneNote & Canvas
Tasks:
- Check your answers for the Presidential Roles Worksheet with the Answer Key – Emailed to you.
- Brainstorm qualities that make a good President.
- Now use this list to create a “Wanted Ad” for the next President of the United States. Requirements found on Canvas and submit finished product on Canvas by Monday night. (3 day activity) Use any medium for the layout – PowerPoint, Publisher, Word
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Wednesday, March 18th
American Government and Economic System: Block 2
Overview: Unit 2 – Review Executive Branch
Estimated Time: 45 mins
Explanation:
- Students should be able to explain the different roles of the President.
Materials Needed: On OneNote & Canvas
Tasks:
- Watch the clip on What are the roles of the President? for Review.
- Use your Presidential Roles NoteGuide (finished in class on 3/12) to complete the Presidential Roles Worksheet activity found on Canvas. Answer questions in Canvas and submit.
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Tuesday, March 17th
American Government and Economic System - Block 2
Overview: Unit 2 - Three Branches of Government
Estimated Time: 45 mins
Explanation:
- Students should be able to explain the structure, purpose, and powers of the Executive branch.
- Students should be able to describe the difference between the 22nd and 25th Amendment.
Materials Needed: On OneNote
Tasks:
- Email sent showing you where the following materials are in your OneNote Notebook. Email me if you can't find something before giving up.
- 1. Go to OneNote - Fill in the notes of the 1st page of Executive Branch Unit Note-Guide that we did in class 3/12 using the Executive Branch PowerPoint – Slides 23-34 all found on OneNote. (We discussed all of this, just didn't have the PPT available because of tech issues.)
- 2. Watch the interview of what a Vice President does for the President. also found on slide #28.
- 3. Answer the political cartoon questions in your notes, slide # 31.