Weekly outline

  • General

    • Each week I will post the assignments for the week by Monday morning.  They are due by the following Sunday.  EMAIL with any questions!



  • 30 March - 5 April


    • Distance Learning Week #1

      Expectations:  You should complete your government assignments within 1-1.5 hours by Sunday evening.

      Goal:  Understand the Bill of Rights (Amendments 1-10) and how they are applicable to your life and future.
      Process: You will watch the videos posted or check out the Bill of Rights Institute for reference and then respond to the prompts in the forum.  Title of forum post is your last name.

      Weekly Assignment
      Global Pandemic Update:  Each week you will respond in the forum to what is happening with the current crisis and what our government has done this week to respond.  Your post should discuss both federal and state responses as well as local action when appropriate.  Each week I will add prompts to get you thinking.  We are living in a once in a lifetime global pandemic.  You are experiencing crisis schooling.  You are getting your credits finished so you can leave us and go out into this world to contribute, to participate competently.  I look forward to hearing what you think about it all!

    • Week 1:

      Watch these 4 videos for reference. You may also utilize the Bill of Rights Institute as a resource. Respond to the forum post below. 



  • 6 April - 12 April


    • Distance Learning Week #2

      Expectations:  You should complete your government assignments within 1-1.5 hours by Sunday evening.

      Goal:  Understand Amendments 11-27 of the US Constitution and how they are applicable to your life and future.
      Process: You will utilize this quizlet or another online tool to learn about Amendments 11-27.
      • Go to Socrative.
      • Room code: AOYER.
      • Enter your name (last, first).
      • Complete quiz (17 questions) by Sunday at 11:00pm.

      Weekly Assignment
      Global Pandemic Update:  Each week you will respond in the forum to what is happening with the current crisis and what our government has done this week to respond.  Your post should discuss both federal and state responses as well as local action when appropriate. 

  • 13 April - 19 April


    • Distance Learning Week #3

      Expectations:  You should complete your government assignments within 1-1.5 hours by Sunday evening.

      Goal:  Compare and Contrast Ohio and the National Government structure and fundamental documents.
      Process: Download the document below, complete, and email it back to me.

      Use these helpful links to complete (you can use other reliable resources you find):

       Ohio Constitution Prezi

      Quizlet

      Weekly Assignment
      Global Pandemic Update:  This week choose one day to watch Governor Dewine's press conference.  In your forum tell me which day you watched and what he said.  (Daily at 2; available later from Columbus Dispatch and other online sources).

  • 20 April - 26 April


  • 27 April - 3 May



    • Distance Learning Week #5

      Expectations:  You should complete your government assignments within 1-1.5 hours by Sunday evening.

      Goal:  Popular Sovereignty; the People in a Democracy
      Process:
      1. Download the document below
      2. Read "Popular Sovereignty" pages 4/5 of the PDF and then answer the questions in the forum.
      3. Read "The People in a Democracy" pages 6/7 of the PDF and then answer the questions in the forum.

      Weekly Assignment
      Global Pandemic Update:  If you served on the Lieutenant Governor's team for establishing the phases and setting the standards for reopening what would be your advice to minimize cases of COVID but allow maximum economic recovery?  This is an opinion.  Just explain yourself for credit!

  • 4 May - 10 May



    • Distance Learning Week #6

      Expectations:  You should complete your government assignments within 1-1.5 hours by Sunday evening.

      Goal:  Democracy & Equality; the Common Good
      Process:
      1. Download the document below
      2. Read "Democracy & Equality" pages 8/9 of the PDF and then answer the questions in the forum.
      3. Read "The Common Good" pages 10-12 of the PDF and then answer the questions in the forum.

      Weekly Assignment
      Global Pandemic Update:  Do you believe that THE GOVERNMENT requiring face coverings is a violation of your personal rights OR justifiable to protect the public (common good)? EXPLAIN WHY!

    • Optional 4th quarter extra credit:

      This is not required.  You do not have an exam.  If you are interested in completing this to help raise your grade for 4th quarter you may do so anytime BEFORE May 22nd.

      Premise:  You are a Presidential advisor (role chosen based on topic) and will be asked to make a presentation to the President (Oyer) via video (post on your YouTube channel as unlisted and send me the link) on a problem/issue/scenario/public policy that has come to the attention of the White House.

      Current Situation:  Divided government: Democrats control the House, Republicans control the Senate and the White House – President Trump.  As you should know, this situation has made for a lot of politicking from all parties and Trump is running for reelection this November. 

      Directions:  Educate the President on your chosen problem/issue/scenario/public policy and offer solutions that the White House could undertake.

      Things to keep in mind as you present:  think about the impact on the Presidency, the country, the public, the political climate for 2020 considering a Presidential election, etc.  Consider alternative solutions & potential consequences-positive & negative.  Your job is not to state your opinion but remain neutral and present all sides.  Start with background information, historical influences, etc.  Highlight current action by all stakeholders (state governments are currently…the State of Ohio is currently trying…the House/Senate recently, etc.)

       

      This is a current events project from the perspective of your chosen Cabinet role.


  • 11 May - 17 May


    • Distance Learning Week #7

      Expectations:  You should complete your government assignments within 1-1.5 hours by Sunday evening.

      Goal:  Majority Rule, Minority Rights
      Process:
      1. Download the document below
      2. Read "Majority Rule, Minority Rights" pages 13-15 of the PDF and then answer the questions in the forum.
      Weekly Assignment
      Global Pandemic Update:  Now that we are "Reopening Ohio"...Do you agree with the phase in, do you feel safe? Is the government doing everything they should to protect the common good/public health? Should reopening be determined at the federal or state level, why?

    • Optional 4th quarter extra credit:

      This is not required.  You do not have an exam.  If you are interested in completing this to help raise your grade for 4th quarter you may do so anytime BEFORE May 22nd.

      Premise:  You are a Presidential advisor (role chosen based on topic) and will be asked to make a presentation to the President (Oyer) via video (post on your YouTube channel as unlisted and send me the link) on a problem/issue/scenario/public policy that has come to the attention of the White House.

      Current Situation:  Divided government: Democrats control the House, Republicans control the Senate and the White House – President Trump.  As you should know, this situation has made for a lot of politicking from all parties and Trump is running for reelection this November. 

      Directions:  Educate the President on your chosen problem/issue/scenario/public policy and offer solutions that the White House could undertake.

      Things to keep in mind as you present:  think about the impact on the Presidency, the country, the public, the political climate for 2020 considering a Presidential election, etc.  Consider alternative solutions & potential consequences-positive & negative.  Your job is not to state your opinion but remain neutral and present all sides.  Start with background information, historical influences, etc.  Highlight current action by all stakeholders (state governments are currently…the State of Ohio is currently trying…the House/Senate recently, etc.)

       

      This is a current events project from the perspective of your chosen Cabinet role.


  • 18 May - 24 May

    Last Week!

    • Distance Learning Week #8

      Expectations:  You should check your grades!  If you go back and complete any missing work you must notify me via email.


      Weekly Assignment
      Global Pandemic Update: Prediction - How do you predict the role of government in our lives will change because of this global pandemic?

    • Picture: If we were in class together I would be collecting a senior picture from you to add to the 20 in my classroom. Future Senior Classes will know who you were and remember the class of 2020! Send me a picture, I'll print them this year and make sure you are added and not forgotten!! You can also drop one off for me when you turn your stuff in.

    • Optional 4th quarter extra credit:

      This is not required.  You do not have an exam.  If you are interested in completing this to help raise your grade for 4th quarter you may do so anytime BEFORE May 22nd.

      Premise:  You are a Presidential advisor (role chosen based on topic) and will be asked to make a presentation to the President (Oyer) via video (post on your YouTube channel as unlisted and send me the link) on a problem/issue/scenario/public policy that has come to the attention of the White House.

      Current Situation:  Divided government: Democrats control the House, Republicans control the Senate and the White House – President Trump.  As you should know, this situation has made for a lot of politicking from all parties and Trump is running for reelection this November. 

      Directions:  Educate the President on your chosen problem/issue/scenario/public policy and offer solutions that the White House could undertake.

      Things to keep in mind as you present:  think about the impact on the Presidency, the country, the public, the political climate for 2020 considering a Presidential election, etc.  Consider alternative solutions & potential consequences-positive & negative.  Your job is not to state your opinion but remain neutral and present all sides.  Start with background information, historical influences, etc.  Highlight current action by all stakeholders (state governments are currently…the State of Ohio is currently trying…the House/Senate recently, etc.)

       

      This is a current events project from the perspective of your chosen Cabinet role.