Weekly outline

  • General

    • Welcome to American Government

      Supplies needed: Composition Notebook, writing utensil

  • 22 August - 28 August

  • 29 August - 4 September

    Foundations of American Government

    Understand principles of government

    • Mon - Define powers of government. Identify characteristics of a State. Purposes of our Government

      Tues - Purposes of Government Project completed


      Wed - Classifying governments.

      Thurs - Understand the foundations of democracy Forum post 

      Fri  - Understand Principles of Government quiz open note on Socrative: Room code AOYER Complete Forum Post

    • What are the basic concepts of democracy? Forum
      1. How is democracy linked with constitutionalism and liberalism?
      2. Why are freedom of belief, conscience, and expression essential to democracy?
      3. What is the difference between democracy and a dictatorship of the majority?
      4. Can you think of ways that democracy can protect the rights of minorities?
      5. How does limited government help to fulfill the purposes of democracy?
      6. What responsibilities does democracy place upon citizens?


  • 5 September - 11 September

    Foundations of American Government

    Origins of American Government


    • Mon - Labor Day

      the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social & economic achievements of American workers.  It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.

      Tues - Junior Fair Day

      Wed - Examine what leads us to declare independence
      Analyze the ideas in the Declaration of Independence


      Thurs - Complete Declaration Chart/Questions  Describe the Articles & why they failed

      Fri- Patriot Day


  • 12 September - 18 September

    Foundations of American Government

    Dissect the Constitution



    • Mon - Why the Articles Failed
      Compare and Contrast competing plans and compromises at the Constitutional Convention

      Tues - Explain how ratification was achieved The Anti-Federalists and Federalists

      Wed - Identify origins of American Government quiz (Socrative)

      Thurs - Basic Principles of the Constitution. Explain how our government has changed over time

      Fri - HAPPY CONSTITUTION DAY!! Register to VOTE

    • Online Voter Registration URL

      To register online you will need to provide the following:

      • Ohio driver’s license or Ohio identification card number
      • Name
      • Date of Birth
      • Address
      • Last four digits of your Social Security number

  • 19 September - 25 September

    Foundations of American Government



    • Mon - Complete how our Constitution has changed.

      Tues - Dissect the Constitution Socrative quiz

      Define Federalism and how it divides power

      Wed - Identify powers of the National Government, Identify powers reserved for the 50 States

      Thurs- Explain the relationship between the National Government and the 50 States

      Explain interstate relations

      Fri - Federalism Review PDF linked below, complete w/a partner. Submit 1 w/both names. If you do not finish NOT homework, we will finish Monday after Socrative.

  • 26 September - 2 October

    Political Behavior

    • Mon - Understand Federalism Socrative quiz

      Tues - Review Unit 1 (Using your syllabus review objectives) 

      Wed - Unit 1 Foundations of American Government Test

      Thurs/Fri - Test Corrections
      Mon - Optional Test Redo

  • 3 October - 9 October

    How Washington Works

    • Mon - Optional Test Redo

      Tues -  How Washington Works Part 1

      Wed - Senior Job Shadow Congress Crash Course


      Thurs - How Washington Works Part 2

      Fri -

      Summarize the structure of Congress

      Describe the House

      Describe the Senate


  • 10 October - 16 October

    Legislative Branch

    • Mon - Complete House. Describe Senate  Describe leadership within Congress


      Tues - Compare the types of Committees Congress uses


      Wed - Complete objectives. Congressmen Case Study

      Thurs - Congress Quiz (No Notes)  Congressmen Case Study

      Fri - No School Teacher In-Service

  • 17 October - 23 October

    Legislative Branch

    • Mon - RRA Benchmark check

      Tues - Congressmen Case Study Due end of day. Understand Powers of Congress.

      Wed - Evaluate Powers of Congress: Expressed, Implied, Non-Legislative

      Powers of Congress: Limitations

      Thurs - Socrative Quiz - w/Notes Analyze members of Congress and their responsibilities

      Fri - Congress at Work.


  • 24 October - 30 October

    Legislative Branch


  • 31 October - 6 November

    Legislative Branch

    Executive Branch

    • Mon - Congress Test

      Tues - Election Day

      Wed       - Summarize the job of POTUS/VP, Understand the nomination of President & the Electoral College,

      Thurs - Describe Succession, Amendments impacting the Presidency

      Fri -  Evaluate the Powers and Roles of POTUS

  • 7 November - 13 November

    Executive Branch

  • 14 November - 20 November

    Executive Branch

    Judicial Branch

    • Mon - Organization of the Executive Branch

      Tues - Describe the bureaucracy workforce

      Wed - Review the Executive Branch, What do I know? What do I need to know?

      Thurs - Executive Branch Test

      Fri - (Mfg. Field Trip/AG Christmas Cheer)

      Court Quest....It’s your turn to drive the Justice Express in Court Quest. Explore our state and federal courts systems by helping your passengers navigate through the American judicial system.

  • 21 November - 27 November


  • 28 November - 4 December

    Standards Review


    • Topic: Basic Principles of the U.S. Constitution

      Mon - GovCS5 Basic Principles GovCS6 The Federalist & Anti-Federalist

      Tues - GovCS7 How our Government has changed over time GovCS8 Bill of Rights

      Wed - GovCS9 Reconstruction Era Amendments (Progressive Era Amendments)

      Thurs - GovCS10 Suffrage Amendments GovCS11 Presidency Amendments, Unique Amendments


      Topic: Structure & Functions of the Federal Government

      Topic: Public Policy

      Fri - GoCS12 Law and public policy GovCS13 The Political Process GovCS18 Three Branches address issues GovCS19 Individuals & Organizations play a role

  • 5 December - 11 December

    Standards Review

    • Topic: Role of the People

      Mon - GovCS14 Rights & Responsibilities of Citizenship GovCS15 Federal Government protection of Minority Rights


      Topic: Ohio's State & Local Governments

      Tues - GovCS16 Ohio Constitution, Comparing Ohio & US GovCS17 Civic Involvement at the State/Local level


      Topic: Civic Participation & Skills
      Wed - GovCS3 Analyzing Information GovCS4 Resolution of Conflict


      Topic: Government & the Economy

      Thurs - GovCS20 Fiscal Policy

      Fri - GovCS21 Monetary Policy

  • 12 December - 18 December

    Standards Review

    Exam Review


  • 19 December - 25 December

     Monday Exam 3rd & 4th

    • 2 January - 8 January

      Political Behavior - Political Parties & Ideology

    • 9 January - 15 January


      Political Behavior - Politics & Public Policy

    • 16 January - 22 January

      Political Behavior


    • 23 January - 29 January

      Political Behavior - Media & Influence

    • 30 January - 5 February

      State & Local Government


      • Mon - Power to the States: Explain the origin of states' power as preexisting the Constitution. Define and distinguish reserved, expressed, implied, and concurrent powers. Identify the states' role in the U.S. federalist system.(Reading, formative assessment-T/F, Activity A/B/C/D)

        Tues - Power to the States: Analyze the powers held by the states including the states' "police powers"
        Rights vs. The Public Good, Case Study 1 of the laws

        Wed - Fri SNOW DAYS

    • 6 February - 12 February

      State & Local Government

    • 13 February - 19 February

      State & Local Government

    • 20 February - 26 February

      State & Local Government

    • 27 February - 5 March

      State & Local Government

      • Mon - State/Local Government Socrative

        Tues - Intro to Project Citizen Concept Chart Forum Purposes of Project Citizen (Read pgs 5-8)

        Wed -Form #1 - Moodle Forum Spheres of Society pgs.11-15

        Thurs - Ch2 What is Public Policy? Complete Ch 2 & Activities. Form #2

        Fri -

        Ch3 Step#1 - Identify 5 Problems to be dealt with by Public Policy: Google Doc/Google Slideshow/Video



      • Form #2 (Thursday) Forum


        Form #2
        Public Policy Solution
        		 Community Problems


        		 Civil Society Solution
        School-aged children are out on the streets late at night.
        Parents are not using child protective car seats properly.
        The lake in the community is polluted and filled with litter.
        Owners of a professional football team want to build a stadium in the city.
        Many local high school students have been cheating on homework and tests.
           Identify a problem in your community......



        		  


    • 6 March - 12 March


      • Mon - Ch3 Step#1 - DUE List of 5

        Tues/Wed - Research 1 problem to prepare for Step #2 FORM #3 and FORM #4

        Thurs - Ch 3 Step #2 Select problem(s) for the class to study

        Thurs/Fri - Ch 3 Step #3 Gathering information on the problem you will study Use forms 3-8 to help you gather information

      • Form #3 Forum
        Form #3 is an Interview Report Form pages 28-30
      • Form #4 Forum

        Form #4 is a publication/website recording form pages 31-33

    • 13 March - 19 March

      Spring Break

      • 20 March - 26 March



        • Triggering Mechanisms File

          Use this form to help Explain the Problem

        • Mon-Friday

          Ch3 Step #3 - Gathering Information on the problem you will study.

          Forms #3-8

          Thurs - Triggering Mechanisms due

          Friday - Form #9 completed in your group

      • 27 March - 2 April


        • Mon - Ch 3 Step #4 Developing a Portfolio to Present your Research: #1 Explain the Problem
           Use Form #9 information

          Tues/Wed - Ch 3 Step #4 Developing a Portfolio to Present your Research: #2 Evaluating alternative policies to deal w/the problem

          Ch 3 Step #4 Developing a Portfolio to Present your Research: #3 Developing a public policy the group supports

          Thurs - Ch 3 Step #4 Developing a Portfolio to Present your Research: #4 Developing an Action Plan

          Fri - Develop your presentation

      • 3 April - 9 April



        • Mon/Tues/Wed - Prepare for Presentations

          Thurs - Presentations: 3rd Country Roads, 4th Gas Prices
          Fri - Presentations: 3rd School Traffic, 4th Littering

      • 10 April - 16 April


        • Mon - PRESENTATIONS: 3rd Narcotic Use, 4th Abandoned Buildings

          Tues - PRESENTATIONS: 3rd Trains in Town, 4th Archbold Parks

          Wed - PRESENTATIONS: 3rd Food Scarcity, 4th Community Resources & Support

          Thurs - After Presentations Reflection...

          1. Complete Group Evaluation
          2. Ch3 Step#6 Reflecting on your Experience (Work through the critical thinking exercise on pages 78-80. Everyone MUST submit electronically your answers to questions 1-9 in the forum)


        • Critical Thinking Forum

          Use pages 78-80 in the Project Citizen workbook.  Answer with explanations questions 1-9 (some of the questions have several sub questions. Answer them all)

      • 17 April - 23 April

        Civil Rights

      • 24 April - 30 April

        Landmark Library

      • 1 May - 7 May

        Citizenship & Participation

      • 8 May - 14 May



      • 15 May - 21 May


        • Mon - Presentations

          Tues - Presentations

          Wed - Presentations

          Thurs - Presentations

          Fri - Presentations


      • 22 May - 28 May

        Last Week!

        • Mon - Presentations

          Tues - Presentations

          Wed - Presentations

          Thurs - Presentations Senior Picnic, turn in iPad, Graduation Practice & Parade, Talent Show