Third Per. Government / Economics-Third Period Assignments
- Instructor
- Judy Smith
- Term
- 2020-2021
- Department
- Social Science
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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(Inactive) Edpuzzle - Financial Literacy
This assignment is currently inactive. Ask your teacher if you have any questions.
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Presentation Evaluation
Fill this out during class and turn in at the end of class. Only I will see your comments.
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Extra Credit Assignments
You may do one or both of these. However, you must complete them in their entirety to earn get extra credit.
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Reading for Creating Google Slides
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Exit Ticket - Wednesday Current Events
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Final Draft / Proof of Sending
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Elected Official Letter
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Letter to Elected Official Questions, Reading and Letter Layout
Every person reads the document and answers the questions at the top of the document.
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Interview Assignment
Each team member must interview someone about their CAP topic. Write your introduction, questions & answers, and key findings on the attached "Interview for Civic Action #3" document.
See the attached link for instructions.
See the attached link for instructions.
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Interview Reading, Questions, and Instructions
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Opinions and Surveys - Directions and Questions
Read about how to create effective surveys. Answer the five questions that show you understand the importance of demographics, the difference between close ended and open ended questions, and what your draft introduction might look like. EVERYONE ON THE TEAM IS DOING THIS ASSIGNMENT (BUT YOUR ANSWERS CAN BE VERY SIMILAR).
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Third Period Survey - Preparing for Civic Action #2
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Key Findings_Synthesizing Info
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CAP Research Notes Charts
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CAP Research Guide - Using ProQuest
Watch the Screencast if you missed Monday's class. Ms. Marks, our teacher librarian, explains the research tool we are using for CAP.
Use this website: https://explore.proquest.com/sirsissuesresearcher for the worksheet.
Username:
VPSGU86C4F
Password:
T3tD+yGH
Complete the whole document by next Sunday, November 1. Be sure to check in with your CAP team...you want to start researching the same topic.
Use this website: https://explore.proquest.com/sirsissuesresearcher for the worksheet.
Username:
VPSGU86C4F
Password:
T3tD+yGH
Complete the whole document by next Sunday, November 1. Be sure to check in with your CAP team...you want to start researching the same topic.
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Make-Up Test - Essay on the Constitution
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Making A Case / Exploring Topics
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Cause & Effect / Article on Topic
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Exit Ticket - The Children's March
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Edpuzzle - The Children's March - Effective Citizenship Embodied
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What is Public Policy?
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Senior Project Survey
Complete this survey in-class / by the due date.
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Unit 3_Worksheet#1_Electoral College
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Worksheet - Part 4 - The Constitution - Flaws and Principles
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Flipgrid Video - Constitutional Flaws
Choose two out of five Constitutional Flaws from the Google slides and explain them on the video.
1. 3/5ths Clause
2. Electoral College
3. Suffrage left up to the States
4. Uneven Senate Distribution
5. Term Limits
In the video, for both topics, explain
- What is the flaw? Describe it.
- Why is it a flaw?
- How did / does the flaw impact our democracy?
I am the only one that will see this video. Be sure to do it in person -- show your face. Speak slowly and clearly. It is okay if you are reading it. It is okay if you pause. It is okay to make mistakes as you go. It does not have to be perfect.
1. 3/5ths Clause
2. Electoral College
3. Suffrage left up to the States
4. Uneven Senate Distribution
5. Term Limits
In the video, for both topics, explain
- What is the flaw? Describe it.
- Why is it a flaw?
- How did / does the flaw impact our democracy?
I am the only one that will see this video. Be sure to do it in person -- show your face. Speak slowly and clearly. It is okay if you are reading it. It is okay if you pause. It is okay to make mistakes as you go. It does not have to be perfect.
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Survey - Third Period End of September Check In
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Worksheet - Part 3 - The Constitution - Judicial Review
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Worksheet - Part 2 - The Constitution Federalism and Current Events
Be sure to complete all three sections.
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Worksheet and Reading - Part 1 The Constitution and Chicago's Gang Congregation Ordinance
Complete all three sections of the worksheet. Today's lecture will be loaded separately. You can use the slides to help you with sections one and two. Use the reading to complete section three.
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Questions on Reading / Five Principles of Democracy
Use the reading "What Would Life Be Like In A State of Nature" to answer the four questions in this document. Use the lecture notes you wrote down to complete the concept chart.
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Group Work-Wednesday-How Generation Z is Changing the World
Only one member per team will turn in this document -- the Recorder. Make sure your name is on the team document. You do not need to turn in your copy unless you are the team recorder.
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Lecture 1 What is Government - Concepts & Questions
Read the directions on the document.
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Building Community #3 -- Being Brave / Break Out Room Reflection
Read the directions on the document itself.
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8/31-9/1 Current Event Reading & Analysis
Follow the directions on the document
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Building Community #2 (Historical Figure / What is Community)
Read the directions and complete both sections. This is a two page document so be sure to scroll down.
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Student Survey
Please fill out the survey. The more information you provide, the more I will get to know you and be able to support you.
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Government Syllabus
Read the attached syllabus. Please type your name at the bottom of the second page to acknowledge you read it. Show to a parent/guardian and sign his/her name. Be sure to submit this (turn it in).
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Building Community #1 (My Name / Striving for Excellence)
Read the instructions and complete both sections. Write in 5-7 complete sentences for each section. Be prepared to share.