• Tuesday (3/17)

    Overview -- Political & Economic Impact of Coronavirus 

    Estimated Time -- 45 minutes

    Explanation of Activity/Assignment -- Read two articles & evaluate the impact of the Coronavirus on American politics and the economy.

    Tasks

    • Respond to Daily Journal prompt (on OneNote) -- 5 minutes
    • Read two articles about the political & economic impact of the Coronavirus & respond to discussion questions on Canvas -- 30 minutes
      • Canvas -> Discussions tab -> Distance Learning (3/17)
    • Watch CNN 10 (Student Daily News) -- 10 minutes

    Links/Activities

    • OneNote -> Content Library -> Journal 
    • Canvas -> Discussions tab -> Distance Learning (3/17)
    • CNN 10 

     

    Weds. (3/18)

    Overview -- Who are Our Legislators? (Legislative Branch)

    Estimated Time -- 45 minutes

    Explanation of Activity/Assignment -- Watch video from a controversial NY representative & respond to follow up questions in Journal. Next, read designated section on Congress in the online textbook & play the "Learning Game." Lastly, watch CNN10 Student News to see what updates there are on the Corona Virus.

    Tasks

    • Watch the linked video (AOC & "Just Society" Plan) & respond to Daily Journal prompt (on OneNote) -- 15 minutes
    • Read Chapter 3 Section 11 in the Online Textbook (Directions to access book are on my page under Distance Learning) -- 10 minutes 
      • Play Chapter 3 Section 11 "Learning Game" -- 10 minutes
    • Watch CNN 10 (Student Daily News) -- 10 minutes

    Links/Activities

    • OneNote -> Content Library -> Journal 
    • Office 365 -> Clever -> TCI -> Assignments 
    • CNN 10 

     

    THURSDAY (3/19)

    Overview -- Departing Congress Members Exit Interviews

    Estimated Time -- 45 minutes

    Explanation of Activity/Assignment -- Respond to journal post on OneNote. Watch video of departing members of Congress giving advice & insight to new members. Lastly, respond to the follow-up questions and respond to one 

    Tasks

    • Respond to Daily Journal prompt (on OneNote) -- 5 minutes
    • On Canvas Discussions, watch the HBO documentary "Departing Congress Members Tell The Newbies What To Expect," respond to the follow-up questions, and respond to one classmate's post -- 40 minutes

    Links/Activities

    • OneNote -> Content Library -> Journal 
    • Canvas -> Discussions tab -> Distance Learning (3/19) 

     

    MONDAY (3/23)

    Spirit Theme -- West Pride Day: Post a photo in black & gold @CBWest on Twitter

    Overview -- Corona Virus Support Bill in Senate

    Estimated Time -- 45 minutes

    Explanation of Activity/Assignment --  Read an update about the CoronaVirus Relief Bill that is currently in the Senate & answer discussion questions. Read another news article or watch a news segment and post a summary and connection to class on OneNote. Watch CNN 10 Daily News for an update on other current events.

    Tasks

    • Respond to Daily Journal prompt (on OneNote) -- 5 minutes
    • Read an article about the most recent development of the Coronavirus Relief Bill & respond to discussion questions on Canvas -- 15 minutes
      • Canvas -> Discussions tab -> Distance Learning (3/23)
    • Find an article and do a "mini" Current Event write up & post on Canvas -- 15 minutes
      • Canvas -> Discussions tab -> Distance Learning (3/23)
    • Watch CNN 10 (Student Daily News) -- 10 minutes

    Links/Activities

    • OneNote -> Content Library -> Journal 
    • Canvas -> Discussions tab -> Distance Learning (3/23)
    • CNN 10 

     

    TUESDAY (3/24)

    Spirit Theme -- Pajama Day: Post a photo doing classwork in your pajamas. @CBWest on Twitter

    Overview -- Chief Executives & Their Power (Does Governor Wolf Have the Power to Keep Us Inside?)

    Estimated Time -- 45 minutes

    Explanation of Activity/Assignment -- Respond to Daily Journal prompt on OneNote. Respond to one of your classmate's Current Event posts on yesterday's Canvas discussion board. Read Sections #1-3 on the power of our Chief Executives (Mayors, Governors & Presidents) & play the Learning Game on TCI. Watch CNN 10 Student News to stay in touch with the most recent developments.

    Tasks:

    • Respond to Daily Journal prompt (on OneNote) -- 5 minutes
    • Respond to ONE of your classmate's mini Current Event posts from yesterday -- 5 minutes
    • Read Unit 5: Chapter 13 Sections 1-3 in the Online Textbook (Directions to access book are on my page under Distance Learning) -- 15 minutes 
      • Play Unit 5: Chapter 13 Section 1-3 "Learning Game" -- 10 minutes
    • Watch CNN 10 (Student Daily News) -- 10 minutes

    Links/Activities

    • OneNote -> Content Library -> Journal 
    • Office 365 -> Apps -> Clever -> TCI -> Gov Alive! -> Unit 5 -> Chapter 13 -> Sections 1-3 
    • CNN 10 

     

    WEDS. (3/25)

    Spirit Theme -- Professional Day: Post a photo dressed professionally. @CBWest on Twitter

    Overview -- Executive Orders

    Estimated Time -- 45 minutes

    Explanation of Activity/Assignment -- Respond to Daily Journal prompt on OneNote. Find one Executive Order signed by Trump or a former President. On Canvas, provide a summary of the E.O., find two different articles covering the E.O. when it was signed & respond to analysis prompts.

    Tasks

    • Check out "This Day in History, National Days & Quote of the Day" tab under Distance Learning (optional)
    • Respond to Daily Journal prompt (on OneNote) -- 5 minutes
    • Use the Federal Registrar List of Executive Orders to select ONE order signed by a President (Trump, Bush, Obama, etc.) and complete follow up ON CANVAS -- 30 minutes
      • Summarize what the order set out to accomplish
      • Find two news articles that covered the signing of this order & post response to analysis questions
    • Watch CNN 10 (Student Daily News) -- 10 minutes

    Links/Activities

     

    THURSDAY (3/26)

    Spirit Theme -- Sports Day: Post a photo in sports gear @CBWest on Twitter

    Overview -- How do individuals decide who to vote for?

    Estimated Time -- 45 minutes

    Explanation of Activity/Assignment -- Respond to Daily Journal prompt on OneNote. Find one Executive Order signed by Trump or a former President. On Canvas, read a research-based article from the University of Michigan which outlines why voters vote the way they do & watch two videos about trends among young voters. Watch CNN 10 Daily News for an update on other current events.

    Tasks

    • Check out "This Day in History, National Days & Quote of the Day" tab under Distance Learning (optional)
    • Respond to Daily Journal prompt (on OneNote) -- 5 minutes
    • On Canvas, read a research-based article from University of Michigan which outlines why voters vote the way they do. Respond to follow up questions. -- 20 minutes
      • Next, watch two videos about the voting habits of young voters (18-25) & respond to discussion questions -- 10 minutes
      • Canvas -> Discussions -> Distance Learning (3/26)
    • Watch CNN 10 (Student Daily News) -- 10 minutes

    Links/Activities

    • OneNote -> Content Library -> Journal 
    • Canvas -> Discussions -> Distance Learning (3/26)
    • CNN 10  

     

    FRIDAY (3/27)

    Spirit Theme -- Character Day: Post a photo dressed up as a TV or movie character @CBWest on Twitter

    Tasks

    • No activities for today. Enjoy your weekend 
    • Check out "This Day in History, National Days & Quote of the Day" tab under Distance Learning (optional)

     

     

     

    MONDAY (3/30)

    Overview -- Voter Demographics

    Estimated Time -- 45 minutes

    Explanation of Activity/Assignment -- Respond to Daily Journal prompt on OneNote. Select one research-based article which examines the demographic trends and habits of American voters & respond to discussion questions on Canvas. Watch CNN 10 Daily News for an update on other current events & respond to one of the reflection prompts on OneNote

    Tasks

    • Check out "This Day in History, National Days & Quote of the Day" tab under Distance Learning (optional)
    • Respond to Daily Journal prompt (on OneNote) -- 5 minutes
    • On Canvas, use the link to the database provided & select ONE article to read and respond to the discussion prompts. Lastly, respond to TWO of your classmate's posts -- 30 minutes
      • Canvas -> Discussions tab -> Distance Learning (3/30)
    • Watch CNN 10 (Student Daily News) -- 10 minutes

    Links/Activities

    • OneNote -> Content Library -> Journal 
    • Canvas -> Discussions tab -> Distance Learning (3/30)
    • CNN 10 

     

    TUESDAY (3/31)

    Overview -- Government & the Economy

    Estimated Time -- 45 minutes

    Explanation of Activity/Assignment -- Respond to Daily Journal prompt on OneNote. Read the online textbook & play "Learning Game" to review and enrich understanding of the economic roles the government serves including Health Care. Watch CNN 10 Daily News for an update on other current events & respond to one of the reflection prompts on OneNote

    Tasks:

    • Check out "This Day in History, National Days & Quote of the Day" tab under Distance Learning (optional)
    • Respond to Daily Journal prompt (on OneNote) -- 5 minutes
    • Read Unit 4: Chapter 11 Sections 3-4 in the Econ Alive! Online Textbook (Directions to access book are on my page under Distance Learning) -- 15 minutes 
      • Play Unit 4: Chapter 11 Sections 3-4 "Learning Game" -- 10 minutes
    • Watch CNN 10 (Student Daily News) -- 10 minutes

    Links/Activities

    • OneNote -> Content Library -> Journal 
    • Office 365 -> Apps -> Clever -> TCI -> Econ Alive! -> Unit 4 -> Chapter 11 -> Sections 3-4
    • CNN 10 

     

    WEDS. (4/1)

    Explanation of Activity/Assignment --  Become familiar with the format of the SDLP and to learn the features of Microsoft Team, Canvas & Zoom

    Tasks

    • Check out "This Day in History, National Days & Quote of the Day" tab under Distance Learning (optional)
    • Write one show/movie you've watched, a book you read, or other activity you have completed to pass time these three weeks on CANVAS
      • Canvas -> Chats 
    • Write one question you have for me on TEAMS
      • Microsoft 365 -> Teams 
    • Watch CNN 10 (Student Daily News) (10 minutes)

    Links/Activities

    • Canvas -> Chats
    • Microsoft 365 -> Teams 
    • CNN 10 

     

    THURSDAY (4/2)

    Explanation of Activity/Assignment --  Become familiar with the format of the SDLP and to learn the features of Microsoft Team, Canvas & Zoom

    Tasks

    • Check out "This Day in History, National Days & Quote of the Day" tab under Distance Learning (optional)
    • Live video conference on Microsoft Teams @ 10 am
      • Q & A about next week, preview next week
    • Watch CNN 10 (Student Daily News) (10 minutes)

    Links/Activities

    • Canvas -> Chats
    • Microsoft Teams
    • Zoom
    • CNN 10 

    FRIDAY (4/3)

    Tasks

    • No activities for today. Enjoy your weekend 
    • Check out "This Day in History, National Days & Quote of the Day" tab under Distance Learning (optional)