Homework:
Due Wednesday May 24th: Build a PowerPoint from all of the information that we covered in class about your future career, college education, and budget. Each slide should contain pictures. You will be graded on information and presentation. You must bring completed PowerPoint on a flash drive or email it to: [email protected] If you need the packet we used in class you can download it here. Worth 3 Grades! Here is a breakdown of the slides:
Slide One: College or University (Name of college, average GPA, SAT Scores, and tuition)
Slide Two: Career - this slide should contain career you are interested in, average yearly salary (Google it), what your salary is after taxes (see second to last page of packet to figure this out, and a company you would like to work for
Slide Three: Housing, must include cost per month, size, type (condo, appartment, house) and location. Use www.zillow.com to find an actual house, which should tell you monthly payments. If you have problems with Zillow (they might make you create an account, just Google the type of house / condo in a location you are interested in and there are a ton of sites.
Slide Four/Five: Food, clothing, health insurance, You can Google "average food costs for a family of four in Miami." "Average health insurance for a family of five."
Slide Six: Utilities: cable, internet, phone, electricity, water, heating. You can Google this or ask your parents how much it costs.
Slide Seven: transportation. Pick out a car you are interested in. You can find an actual car you are interested in and look up monthly lease cost. Also add car insurance, and gas.
Slide Eight: Entertainment - this would include money you spend on going out to the movies, Netflix, concerts, gifts, and vacations.
Slide Nine: Total Expenses, this should be a break down of all of your total expenses for each category. Multiply your monthly expenses by 12 to get your yearly expenses. You can divide your expenses in half if you are married.
Slide Ten: Savings: This is the money you have left over after you have added up all of your expenses and subtracted it from your yearly salary after taxes.
Due Wednesday May 17th: We are working on a project to "plan our future." Yes, at your age you probably don't know what college or career you want to embark on, but the idea is to plant the seeds.
Assignment One: On a piece of paper you are to have the following. A college or university you would like to attend. A career you might find interesting and two sentences over why you think you would like this career. You need to look up and write down the average GPA and SAT scores needed to get into the college of your interest, and the yearly tuition. This is an excellent opportunity to have a discussion with your parents or guardians about this. Have them sign your page of information. To look up average GPA and SAT Scores click here.
Assignment One: On a piece of paper you are to have the following. A college or university you would like to attend. A career you might find interesting and two sentences over why you think you would like this career. You need to look up and write down the average GPA and SAT scores needed to get into the college of your interest, and the yearly tuition. This is an excellent opportunity to have a discussion with your parents or guardians about this. Have them sign your page of information. To look up average GPA and SAT Scores click here.
Old Homework
|
|
|
|
|
Due Wednesday May 3: Complete the rest of the study guide you were provided in class using the videos below. Also use the EOC Practice Page. YOUR EXAM IS MAY 12!!! STUDY, STUDY, STUDY!!!!!
Quiz Thursday April 27 & Friday April 28: Memorize the following terms -
Sanction - blocking trade as a form of punishment
Embargo - agreement with other countries to block ALL trade with a country
Tariff - a tax on imports
Domestic Policy - a plan to solve a problem inside of America
Abroad - overseas
WTO - world trade organization, sets rules for trade among the countries of the world
NGO's - non-governmental organizations
Red Cross - a neutral NGO that helps out during disasters
Isolationism - the old US foreign policy of staying out of other countries business
Imperialism - taking over other countries
Sanction - blocking trade as a form of punishment
Embargo - agreement with other countries to block ALL trade with a country
Tariff - a tax on imports
Domestic Policy - a plan to solve a problem inside of America
Abroad - overseas
WTO - world trade organization, sets rules for trade among the countries of the world
NGO's - non-governmental organizations
Red Cross - a neutral NGO that helps out during disasters
Isolationism - the old US foreign policy of staying out of other countries business
Imperialism - taking over other countries
Wednesday: April 26 - complete the guided notes from the TWO videos below
| guided_notes_forms_and_system_of_government.docx |
|
|
|
Quiz: Thursday April 20 & Friday April 21:
Governor - executive for the state
Enumerated Powers - national powers
Concurrent Powers - Concurrent Powers - powers shared by the national & state governments
Reserved Powers - state powers
Implied Powers - Powers not written in constitution, but reasonably suggested
3 Levels of Government - National, state & Local
Expressed Powers - powers that are listed
Examples of Concurrent Powers -
Governor - executive for the state
Enumerated Powers - national powers
Concurrent Powers - Concurrent Powers - powers shared by the national & state governments
Reserved Powers - state powers
Implied Powers - Powers not written in constitution, but reasonably suggested
3 Levels of Government - National, state & Local
Expressed Powers - powers that are listed
Examples of Concurrent Powers -
- make & enforce laws,
- borrow money & collect taxes
- Education
- Marriage
- Drivers License
Due Wednesday April 19: Watch the video and complete the guided notes below:
| guided_notes_international_organizations.docx |
Due Monday April 17 & Tuesday April 18: Spring break packet. Finish the crossword puzzles and practice EOC test. Spend time with the practice test looking up words / content that you aren't familiar with.
Due Wednesday April 5: Complete the guided notes from the video below. Be sure to comment the night before they are do for full credit
| guided_notes_federalism.docx |
Due Monday April 3 & Tuesday April 4th: Play ICivics Argument Wars to learn Supreme Court cases. Only choose either Brown vs. Board of Ed, Gideon vs. Wainwright, Hazelwood vs. Kuhlmeier, In re' Gault, or Miranda vs. Arizona. Be sure to login and go to My Classes and click "start assignment". Do go to ICivics click here.
Quiz Thursday April 6 & Friday April 7th:
Writ of Cert - Petition filed by Supreme Court when they decide to hear a case
Precedent - basing current decisions on prior ones
Opinion - is written by the supreme court justices explaining their ruling
Marbury v. Madison - established judicial review giving the court a check on the other branches
Plessy v. Ferguson - 14th Amendment case established "separate but equal" legal segragation
Brown v. Board of Ed - 14th Amendment case that overturned Plessy
In Re Gault - juvenile cases must have due process like right to a lawyer
Gideon v. Wainright - 6th amendment, if you can't afford a lawyer one must be provided
Miranda v. Arizona - 5th amendment right to remain silent, 6th amendment right to lawyer
Tinker v. Des Moines - 1st amendment speech is more than words, students have rights
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeir - 1st amendment case that put limits on Tinker v. Des Moines
Writ of Cert - Petition filed by Supreme Court when they decide to hear a case
Precedent - basing current decisions on prior ones
Opinion - is written by the supreme court justices explaining their ruling
Marbury v. Madison - established judicial review giving the court a check on the other branches
Plessy v. Ferguson - 14th Amendment case established "separate but equal" legal segragation
Brown v. Board of Ed - 14th Amendment case that overturned Plessy
In Re Gault - juvenile cases must have due process like right to a lawyer
Gideon v. Wainright - 6th amendment, if you can't afford a lawyer one must be provided
Miranda v. Arizona - 5th amendment right to remain silent, 6th amendment right to lawyer
Tinker v. Des Moines - 1st amendment speech is more than words, students have rights
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeir - 1st amendment case that put limits on Tinker v. Des Moines
Quiz Thursday March 30 Friday March 31:
Judicial Branch - Article III of Constitution, interprets the law
Dual Court System - means we have federal and state courts
2 types of Trials - are criminal and civil
Civil Trial - is a lawsuit between individuals
3 Levels of courts - trial, appeals, supreme
Jurisdiction - the authority of a court to hear a case and make a decision
Original Jurisdiction - hears a court case first
Supreme Court - is made up of 9 justices who serve for life
Appeal - asking a higher court to review your case from a lower level
Judicial Review - power to declare a law unconstitutional
Judicial Branch - Article III of Constitution, interprets the law
Dual Court System - means we have federal and state courts
2 types of Trials - are criminal and civil
Civil Trial - is a lawsuit between individuals
3 Levels of courts - trial, appeals, supreme
Jurisdiction - the authority of a court to hear a case and make a decision
Original Jurisdiction - hears a court case first
Supreme Court - is made up of 9 justices who serve for life
Appeal - asking a higher court to review your case from a lower level
Judicial Review - power to declare a law unconstitutional
Due Wednesday March 29 - yes we have a field trip Wednesday, but you still have homework. You will need to comment with something you learned by Tuesday Night for full credit. Complete the guided notes from the video below:
| guided_notes_rule_source_and_type_of_law.docx |
Due Monday March 27 & Tuesday March 28: Play ICivics Court Quest to learn about our dual court system. Be sure to login and go to My Classes and click "start assignment". Do go to ICivics click here.
Due Wednesday March 22: Complete the guided notes from the video below. Be sure to comment with something that you learned for full credit:
| guided_notes_landmark_cases.docx |
Quiz Thursday March 16 & Friday March 17:
Executive Order - presidential command that has the force of law
Commander-In-Chief - president is the head of the armed forces
Ambassador - representative of another country
Presidential Roles:
Chief -of - State -President is the ceremonial or symbolic leader
Chief Executive - president is the boss of millions of employees
Chief Diplomat - he/she chooses ambassadors and meets with foreign leaders
Party Leader - Party Leader - he/she helps party members get elected
Economic Leader - he/she deals with unemployment, prices, and financial issues
Secretary of State - advises the president about events around the world
Presidential Succession - who takes over if the president can not
Executive Order - presidential command that has the force of law
Commander-In-Chief - president is the head of the armed forces
Ambassador - representative of another country
Presidential Roles:
Chief -of - State -President is the ceremonial or symbolic leader
Chief Executive - president is the boss of millions of employees
Chief Diplomat - he/she chooses ambassadors and meets with foreign leaders
Party Leader - Party Leader - he/she helps party members get elected
Economic Leader - he/she deals with unemployment, prices, and financial issues
Secretary of State - advises the president about events around the world
Presidential Succession - who takes over if the president can not
Due Wednesday March 15: Click the link to complete the guided notes from the video below - Be sure to comment for full credit.
| guided_notes_judicial_branch.docx |
Quiz: Thursday March 9 & Friday March 10 -
Enumerated Powers of Congress
Executive Branch - headed by the president or governor this branch makes sure the laws are obeyed
Cabinet - Presidential advisers started by tradition, not the Constitution
Executive Departments - help the executive branch do their jobs
Secretary of State - runs the State Department which is responsible for carrying out foreign policy
Enumerated Powers of Congress
- Declare War
- Tax & Borrow Money
- Raise & Support an Army & Navy
- Regulate trade with foreign nations
- Create rules for naturalization
Executive Branch - headed by the president or governor this branch makes sure the laws are obeyed
Cabinet - Presidential advisers started by tradition, not the Constitution
Executive Departments - help the executive branch do their jobs
Secretary of State - runs the State Department which is responsible for carrying out foreign policy
Wednesday March 8: Complete the guided notes below from the video - be sure to comment with something that you learned for FULL credit.
Vocab Quiz: March 2 & 3:
House of Representatives:
Necessary & Proper Clause - aka the "elastic clause" produces implied powers
Impeachment - Congress can remove member of the executive or judicial branch
Treaties - agreements between two or more countries
House of Representatives:
- 435 members
- Term: 2 years
- # based on population
- 100 members
- Term: 6 years
- 2 per state
Necessary & Proper Clause - aka the "elastic clause" produces implied powers
Impeachment - Congress can remove member of the executive or judicial branch
Treaties - agreements between two or more countries
Due Wednesday March 1: Complete the guided notes from the video - both below:
Quiz Thursday February 23 & Friday February 24:
6th Amendment: right to lawyer, jury, speedy public trial, and to confront witnesses
8th Amendment: no cruel and unusual punishments or excessive fines or bail
13th Amendment: abolished slavery
14th Amendment: defined citizenship, state laws constitutional, equal protection of the law
15th Amendment: African American men could vote
19th Amendment: Gave women the right to vote
24th Amendment: Abolished poll taxes
26th Amendment: lowered the voting age to 18
Congress: The national lawmaking body
Legislatures: make laws
6th Amendment: right to lawyer, jury, speedy public trial, and to confront witnesses
8th Amendment: no cruel and unusual punishments or excessive fines or bail
13th Amendment: abolished slavery
14th Amendment: defined citizenship, state laws constitutional, equal protection of the law
15th Amendment: African American men could vote
19th Amendment: Gave women the right to vote
24th Amendment: Abolished poll taxes
26th Amendment: lowered the voting age to 18
Congress: The national lawmaking body
Legislatures: make laws
Due Wednesday: February 22nd - complete the guided notes from the video - both below:
Wednesday February 15 Complete the guided notes from the video below:
Quiz Friday February 10 Period 4 & Monday Period 3 & 5:
1st Amendment - freedom of speech, religion, petition, assembly, and press
Slander/Libel- spoken & printed lies
2nd Amendment - right to bear arms or guns
3rd Amendment - no quartering soldiers
4th Amendment - no unreasonable search or seizure
Right to Privacy - not in the Bill of Rights but interpreted from the 4th
5th Amendment -
No double jeopardy
No self incrimination
Right to remain silent
Due process
Eminent Domain
Due Process - rights of the accused
Eminent Domain - if the government takes your house they have to give you fair money
1st Amendment - freedom of speech, religion, petition, assembly, and press
Slander/Libel- spoken & printed lies
2nd Amendment - right to bear arms or guns
3rd Amendment - no quartering soldiers
4th Amendment - no unreasonable search or seizure
Right to Privacy - not in the Bill of Rights but interpreted from the 4th
5th Amendment -
No double jeopardy
No self incrimination
Right to remain silent
Due process
Eminent Domain
Due Process - rights of the accused
Eminent Domain - if the government takes your house they have to give you fair money
Due Wednesday February 8: Play I-Civics "Do I Have A Right?" - you must first log-in to ICivics, go to "MyICivics" and then classes then click "assignment"
Period 3 & 5 Will take this quiz Thursday Fed 9. Period 4 See your quiz below!
Federalists
Ratify - to formally approve
Bill of Rights - the first 10 amendments to the Constitution
Right - a freedom of protection from the government
Federalists
- those in favor of ratifying the Constitution
- wanted a strong central government
- those who wanted to fix the Articles of Confederation
- wanted stronger state governments
- Demanded a Bill of Rights be added to the Constitution
Ratify - to formally approve
Bill of Rights - the first 10 amendments to the Constitution
Right - a freedom of protection from the government
Due Wednesday February 1: Complete guided notes and video below: NOTE I have a lot of zero's on the last guided notes because you didn't comment with something your learned. Comment on this and the last!
Quiz: Thursday January 26 & Friday January 27th:
Preamble - introduction and goals for the constitution
Popular Sovereignty - the people have power over the government
Justice System - what we call our court system
Ensure Domestic Tranquility - make sure things are peaceful inside America's borders
Provide for the Common Defense - usually the job of the military
Promote the General Welfare - encourage the health, happiness and fortunes of Americans
Liberty - freedom and rights
Posterity - future generations
We the People = popular sovereignty
Preamble - introduction and goals for the constitution
Popular Sovereignty - the people have power over the government
Justice System - what we call our court system
Ensure Domestic Tranquility - make sure things are peaceful inside America's borders
Provide for the Common Defense - usually the job of the military
Promote the General Welfare - encourage the health, happiness and fortunes of Americans
Liberty - freedom and rights
Posterity - future generations
We the People = popular sovereignty
Due Wednesday January 25: Guided Notes - watch the video and complete the guided notes below on the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution
Wednesday January 18: Turn in completed "Constitution Flip Book". Each "page" should have a picture and the information we added in class. If you are missing any information you can get it from my video "Breaking Down the Constitution" on my YouTube Channel.
Thursday Jan 19 & Friday Jan 20 - Quiz:
Legislative Branch - aka Congress makes the law
Executive Branch - headed by the president enforces the law
Judicial Branch - headed by the Supreme Court interprets the law
Amendments - additions or changes to the Constitution
Virginia Plan - was preferred by large states, both houses based on population
New Jersey Plan - was preferred by small states, one house with equal representation
Great Compromise - Senate with equal representation and House of Reps based on population
Legislative Branch - aka Congress makes the law
Executive Branch - headed by the president enforces the law
Judicial Branch - headed by the Supreme Court interprets the law
Amendments - additions or changes to the Constitution
Virginia Plan - was preferred by large states, both houses based on population
New Jersey Plan - was preferred by small states, one house with equal representation
Great Compromise - Senate with equal representation and House of Reps based on population
Quiz Thursday January 12 & Friday January 13:
John Locke:
Seperation of Powers - divide the government into three branches
John Locke:
- Social Contract
- Natural Rights
- Influenced the Declaration of Independence
- Governments needed to protect life, liberty, and property
- Seperation of powers
- Three branches
- Checks and balances
Seperation of Powers - divide the government into three branches
Due Wednesday January 11: Complete the guided notes from the video below:
Due Wedenesday December 21: Watch the video and fill out the guided notes below.
Quiz Thursday December 15 & Friday the 16th:
Magna Carta
- To taxation without consent
- Trial by jury
- Limited power
- Led to Parliament
- Self-government
- Social contract
- Consent of the governed
- Freedom of speech
- Petition the government
- No cruel and unusual punishments
Quiz Thursday December 8 & Friday December 9th:
Confederation - an association of separate states with a weak national government
State - a territory with its own government
Magna Carta - document signed in 1215 which limited the King of England's power
Sovereignty - the power to rule
Representive Government - the people have elected officials who speak for them
The Age of Englightement - an intellectual movement that spread across Europe with new ideas about government
Jury - verdict given in a court case by a group of you peers
Foreign Affairs - relations with other countries
Age of Englightenment - an intellectual movement that spread across Europe
Mayflower Compact - document signed by the Pilgrims establishing self-government
Confederation - an association of separate states with a weak national government
State - a territory with its own government
Magna Carta - document signed in 1215 which limited the King of England's power
Sovereignty - the power to rule
Representive Government - the people have elected officials who speak for them
The Age of Englightement - an intellectual movement that spread across Europe with new ideas about government
Jury - verdict given in a court case by a group of you peers
Foreign Affairs - relations with other countries
Age of Englightenment - an intellectual movement that spread across Europe
Mayflower Compact - document signed by the Pilgrims establishing self-government
Due Weds. December 7: Watch the video below and complete the guided notes
Quiz December 1 & 2:
Articles of Confederation - our nations first constitution
Constitution - a rule-book which explains how the government is set up
Ratify - to formally approve
Central Government - a national government
Shay's Rebellion - showed the country that the Articles of Confederation was too weak
Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation:
Articles of Confederation - our nations first constitution
Constitution - a rule-book which explains how the government is set up
Ratify - to formally approve
Central Government - a national government
Shay's Rebellion - showed the country that the Articles of Confederation was too weak
Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation:
- No power to tax
- Only one branch
- No power to enforce the laws
- Too hard to pass laws or Amendments
Due Wednesday November 30
Watch the video and fill out the guided notes below:
Watch the video and fill out the guided notes below:
Quiz Thursday November 17 & Friday November 18:
Suffrage - the right to vote
Initiative & Referendum Votes - the people vote on laws
Primary Election - early voting to chose candidates for the parties
Recall Election - the people vote on whether to remove a government official or not
Bush v. Gore - the U.S. Supreme Court told Florida to stop recounting its ballots
Electoral College - the system for choosing the president
# of Electoral Votes - depends on the states population
22nd Amendment - limits the president to two terms
# needed to win the electoral college? 270
Who chooses the president if they don't get a majority in the electoral college? The House of Representatives
Suffrage - the right to vote
Initiative & Referendum Votes - the people vote on laws
Primary Election - early voting to chose candidates for the parties
Recall Election - the people vote on whether to remove a government official or not
Bush v. Gore - the U.S. Supreme Court told Florida to stop recounting its ballots
Electoral College - the system for choosing the president
# of Electoral Votes - depends on the states population
22nd Amendment - limits the president to two terms
# needed to win the electoral college? 270
Who chooses the president if they don't get a majority in the electoral college? The House of Representatives
Wednesday November 16: Watch the video and complete the guided notes below - be sure to comment with something that you learned from the video
-
Due Wednesday November 9: Play ICivics - Win the White House. Be sure to log-in, go to "my classes" and click start assignment. Click here for ICivics - this game takes close to 45 minutes so don't put it off until the last minute
Due Wednesday November 9: Play ICivics - Win the White House. Be sure to log-in, go to "my classes" and click start assignment. Click here for ICivics - this game takes close to 45 minutes so don't put it off until the last minute
Quiz Thursday November 3 & Friday November 4th:
Bias - having strong feelings or against someone or something
Propaganda - using images and slogans to get people to feel a certain way or do something
Incumbent - someone running for reelection
Qualifications for office - the requirements, and experience a candidate has
Mass Media - newspapers, magazines, television and the internet
Media Bias - some news reporters and stations favor candidates and parties
Campaign Finance Limits - limits on the amount of money you can give a candidate
Ways Around Campaign Finance Limits - PACs & SuperPACs
Watchdog Role of the Media - makes sure governmental officials don't do anything bad
Why is staying informed important? - so we know the issues and who to vote for
Due: Wednesday November 2: Watch the video and complete the guided notes attached below:
Due: Wednesday October 26
Watch the video below and complete guided notes
Watch the video below and complete guided notes
Due Monday October 24: Period 3 & 5 - Finish Election Brouchure
Quiz Thursday October 20 and Friday October 21:
Candidate - Someone running for office
Conservative - doesn't like change and wants to save money
Liberal - wants to promote progress and reform
Communist Party - want the government to control all businesses
Socialist Party - government offers things like free healthcare, and education
Libertarian Party - want the government to stay out of your life and to abolish programs
Campaign Finance - the money it takes to run for office
PAC's - political action committees, organizations formed to raise money for a candidate
Super PAC's - no limit to how much money they can raise
Qualifications to be the President - 35 years old, resident for 14 years, and a natural born citizen
Candidate - Someone running for office
Conservative - doesn't like change and wants to save money
Liberal - wants to promote progress and reform
Communist Party - want the government to control all businesses
Socialist Party - government offers things like free healthcare, and education
Libertarian Party - want the government to stay out of your life and to abolish programs
Campaign Finance - the money it takes to run for office
PAC's - political action committees, organizations formed to raise money for a candidate
Super PAC's - no limit to how much money they can raise
Qualifications to be the President - 35 years old, resident for 14 years, and a natural born citizen
Thursday October 13 & Friday 14: Watch the video below and fill out the guided notes.
If School Is Cancelled we will take this Monday & Tuesday - Quiz Thursday October 6 & Friday October 7:
Political Party - an organized group of people who share similar beliefs on the issues and purpose of government
2 Party System - The United States has always been dominated by 2 parties
Party Platform - document outlining where the parties stand on the issues.
First 2 U.S. parties - Federalists & Anti-Federalists
Democrats
Conservative
Right leaning
Less government and less taxes
Political Party - an organized group of people who share similar beliefs on the issues and purpose of government
2 Party System - The United States has always been dominated by 2 parties
Party Platform - document outlining where the parties stand on the issues.
First 2 U.S. parties - Federalists & Anti-Federalists
Democrats
- Liberal
- Left leaning
- Government programs to help the people
Conservative
Right leaning
Less government and less taxes
Due Wednesday October 5: Watch the video below and fill out the attached document also below. Leave your name in the notes section so I know you watched the video.
Thursday September 29 & Friday September 30: Quiz on the following:
Natural Rights:
Purpose of the Government - to protect your natural rights
Consent of the Governed - the people have the power and give permission to their rulers to rule
John Locke - inspired Thomas Jefferson's writing
Natural Rights:
- Life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness
- If the government takes away your rights you can alter or abolish it
- All men are created equal
Purpose of the Government - to protect your natural rights
Consent of the Governed - the people have the power and give permission to their rulers to rule
John Locke - inspired Thomas Jefferson's writing
Wednesday September 28: Play ICivics Cast Your Vote. Be sure to log-in and go to "My Classes" and click on assignment. If you don't have an account yet you need to see me before or after school or follow the instructions below in "old homework"
Thursday September 22 & 23: Quiz, memorize the following -
French & Indian War - led to English taxes on the colonies
Stamp Act - a tax on paper
Quartering Act - colonists had to house British soldiers
Boston Massacre - British soldiers shoot on unarmed crowd
Coercive Acts - aka the Intolerable Acts closed Boston harbor and took away colonial governments
Lexington & Concord - first shots of the revolutionary war which took place before the D.o.I.
Thomas Paine - wrote pamphlet Common Sense about declaring independence
Continental Congress - first national government who wrote the Declaration of Independence
French & Indian War - led to English taxes on the colonies
Stamp Act - a tax on paper
Quartering Act - colonists had to house British soldiers
Boston Massacre - British soldiers shoot on unarmed crowd
Coercive Acts - aka the Intolerable Acts closed Boston harbor and took away colonial governments
Lexington & Concord - first shots of the revolutionary war which took place before the D.o.I.
Thomas Paine - wrote pamphlet Common Sense about declaring independence
Continental Congress - first national government who wrote the Declaration of Independence
Quiz Thursday September 15th & Friday the 16th: We will have a multiple choice quiz on Citizenship. Study everything we have covered on Citizenship this year.
Due Wednesday September 14: Download the "Guided Notes" file below. Then watch the video below and fill out the guided notes file. Write your name in the "comments" below the videos and bring in the guided notes.
Quiz Thursday September 8 & Friday September 9:
Obligations of Citizens:
- Obey the law
- Pay taxes
- Defend the nation
- Serve on juries
- live in the US for 5 years
- Fill out application
- Be interviewed
- Pass a civics and English test
- Take the Oath of Allegiance
Wednesday September 7: Join ICivics.org, join your specific class and play the game "Immigration Nation." In order to get credit for homework, you must play the game from the link in "MyICivics" than go to "Classes". Most of your will have joined during class, but your class codes can be found below. DO NOT LOSE YOUR USERNAME AND PASSWORD!! If you are joining from home and having trouble joining your class, here is a video that explains how to join.
Period 3 Class Code: Rehnquist98898
Period 4 Class Code: White24916
Period 5 Class Code: Taft10389
Default Password for all classes is: KBCSKBCS
Period 3 Class Code: Rehnquist98898
Period 4 Class Code: White24916
Period 5 Class Code: Taft10389
Default Password for all classes is: KBCSKBCS
Quiz Thursday September 1 & Friday September 2: memorize the following definitions. You will be given the word and you need to write the definition.
Citizen - community member who owes loyalty to the government and is entitled to its protection.
14th Amendment - defines who is a citizen
Alien - people who visit, live, or work in the U.S. temporarily
Immigrants - legal aliens who are going to stay
2 Ways to Become a Citizen - natural born or naturalized
Law of Soil - people born on U.S. soil are automatically citizens
Naturalization - the process of becoming a U.S. citizen
Citizen - community member who owes loyalty to the government and is entitled to its protection.
14th Amendment - defines who is a citizen
Alien - people who visit, live, or work in the U.S. temporarily
Immigrants - legal aliens who are going to stay
2 Ways to Become a Citizen - natural born or naturalized
Law of Soil - people born on U.S. soil are automatically citizens
Naturalization - the process of becoming a U.S. citizen
Due August 25th & 26th: Watch the following video and complete the guided notes you received in class. When you finish leave a comment beneath the video on YouTube (click the YouTube button) and write your name so I know that you watched the video.
Welcome to the 2016 /2017 school year. Check out our syllabus:
| syllabus_civics.docx |
Due August 24th: create an email account (I recommend Gmail as this will give you a Google Account which we might be using.)
For homework write down your email address and password somewhere where you will remember it (text it to yourself or write it in your agenda) as you will need it to create accounts we will be using this year. Next send me an email to Mr. Raymond's Email stating that you have read the syllabus and shared it with your parents.
For homework write down your email address and password somewhere where you will remember it (text it to yourself or write it in your agenda) as you will need it to create accounts we will be using this year. Next send me an email to Mr. Raymond's Email stating that you have read the syllabus and shared it with your parents.