A) Passed back Supreme Court Justices assignment. Spent some time with the political ideology of current court and the significance of the next judge being appointed.
B) Took Landmark Court Case quiz
C) Reviewed for Judicial Quiz tomorrow
Mr. Thompson
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Friday, May 27, 2016
Friday US Government 5/27
A) Handed in test corrections
B) Handed in Supreme Court Justices assignment
C) Completed our work with the US Supreme Court questions from Judicial sheet.
Reminder
Landmark SC case quiz is Wednesday
Judicial Unit Quiz is Thursday
MC part of Final is Friday
and written component will be following Monday
Enjoy the long weekend,
Mr. Thompson
B) Handed in Supreme Court Justices assignment
C) Completed our work with the US Supreme Court questions from Judicial sheet.
Reminder
Landmark SC case quiz is Wednesday
Judicial Unit Quiz is Thursday
MC part of Final is Friday
and written component will be following Monday
Enjoy the long weekend,
Mr. Thompson
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Thursday US Government 5/26
A) Passed back your written responses on most influential political figures in US History
B) Passed back Exec Test and went over options for test corrections. (Corrections due Friday)
C) Set date for Landmark Supreme Court Case quiz. It is next Wednesday 10 cases 20 points
D) Spent some time answering questions in small groups about the Supreme Court and its justices.
E) Handed out Supreme Court Justices assignment (Due Friday)
F) Below is the review for our final exam in US Government. Let me know if you have any questions.
B) Passed back Exec Test and went over options for test corrections. (Corrections due Friday)
C) Set date for Landmark Supreme Court Case quiz. It is next Wednesday 10 cases 20 points
D) Spent some time answering questions in small groups about the Supreme Court and its justices.
E) Handed out Supreme Court Justices assignment (Due Friday)
F) Below is the review for our final exam in US Government. Let me know if you have any questions.
US
GOV’T FINAL
Your US Government final will
make up 15% of your semester grade. The final will be made up of 60 multiple
choice questions and one 20 point essay. Pay close attention to the number of
questions that will be included from each unit that we have studied.
I. Introduction Government Events
leading to independence
Types of
Government (4) Articles of
Confederation
7 ques. Types of Economies (3) Declaration of Independence
7 ques. Types of Economies (3) Declaration of Independence
Democracy/Republic
II. Constitution Preamble Limited Government
and Amendments Articles Checks and Balances
Amendments Separation of Powers
12 Supremacy Clause Federalism
Popular Sovereignty Necessary and Proper Clause
How
to add Amendments Judicial Review
III. Federalism Concurrent
Enumerated/Expressed
Implied
5 Reserved
IV. Legislative Branch Facts
about members of Congress
Powers
of Congress
How a Bill becomes law
Study of the US Budget
How a Bill becomes law
Study of the US Budget
12 Types of Committees, Committee system and the
significance of committees in Congress today
V. Executive Branch Facts
about President and Vice President
Powers
of the President (Roles of President)
12 Cabinet
Bureaucracy-EOP, Regulatory commissions, govt.
corporations and independent agencies
12 Cabinet
Bureaucracy-EOP, Regulatory commissions, govt.
corporations and independent agencies
How the President is elected (Electoral College)
VI. Judicial Branch Facts
about Federal Judges
US
Supreme Court at Work
7 Types of Jurisdiction
7 Types of Jurisdiction
3
levels of Federal Courts
Landmark Supreme Court Cases
VII. Political
Parties Liberals/Moderates/Conservatives
and
ideology
Demographics – Who we are
Topics – What we think or believe
5
Lots done today. Ask questions if you have any as we don't have many days left,
Mr. Thompson
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Wednesday US Government 5/25
A) Finished our activity on Famous American Political figures. After reading the article and writing about the significance of Washington, Lincoln and Marshall, students will pick the 4th most important figure in American political history and in 5 minutes explain why they chose that person. Hand in when completed
B) Went through the 3 levels of federal courts and explained their purpose, their jurisdiction, what type of cases they can hear and how decisions are reached. (all of this is described on sheet you received on the judicial branch)
C) Time to work on landmark SC cases and vocabulary.
Mr. Thompson
B) Went through the 3 levels of federal courts and explained their purpose, their jurisdiction, what type of cases they can hear and how decisions are reached. (all of this is described on sheet you received on the judicial branch)
C) Time to work on landmark SC cases and vocabulary.
Mr. Thompson
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Tuesday US Government 5/24
A) Completed our intro to the US Judicial Branch from yesterday
B) Read an article on the significance of Justice John Marshall
Wrote about the significance of three famous Americans: Geo Wash, Abe Lincoln and John
Marshall
C) Continue to work on Judicial terms and Landmark Supreme Court cases
Mr. Thompson
B) Read an article on the significance of Justice John Marshall
Wrote about the significance of three famous Americans: Geo Wash, Abe Lincoln and John
Marshall
C) Continue to work on Judicial terms and Landmark Supreme Court cases
Mr. Thompson
Monday, May 23, 2016
Monday US Government 5/23
A) Quick review of Exec Test results
B) Introduced the Judicial Branch
Run down of the next 8 days of class including 2 quizzes
Identified key parts of the Judicial Branch
Identified the organization of the federal courts by looking at a map and a chart of the organization
Answered key questions about federal judges including qualifications, length of term and how selected.
Mr. Thompson
B) Introduced the Judicial Branch
Run down of the next 8 days of class including 2 quizzes
Identified key parts of the Judicial Branch
Identified the organization of the federal courts by looking at a map and a chart of the organization
Answered key questions about federal judges including qualifications, length of term and how selected.
Mr. Thompson
Friday, May 20, 2016
Friday US Government 5/20
A) Test on Executive Branch
B) Handed out Judicial Branch information
Mr. Thompson
B) Handed out Judicial Branch information
Mr. Thompson
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Thursday US Government 5/19
A) Discussion of the relationship between President, Congress and the Federal Courts. Students were asked to come up with examples of how the president can influence Congress and vice versa and how the president can influence the federal courts and vice versa.
B) Review for test tomorrow on Executive Branch.
Mr. Thompson
B) Review for test tomorrow on Executive Branch.
Mr. Thompson
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Wednesday US Government 5/18
A) Quick review of Cabinet and Executive Office of the President
B) Completed the bureaucracy with Regulatory Agencies, Gov't Corporations, and Independent Agencies
Reminder of Unit Test on Friday
Mr. Thompson
B) Completed the bureaucracy with Regulatory Agencies, Gov't Corporations, and Independent Agencies
Reminder of Unit Test on Friday
Mr. Thompson
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Tuesday US Government 5/17
A) Took a short tour of some of the sites of Wash. DC
B) Met some of the key people and offices within the Executive Office of the President
C) Preview of tomorrow's content
Mr. Thompson
B) Met some of the key people and offices within the Executive Office of the President
C) Preview of tomorrow's content
Mr. Thompson
Monday, May 16, 2016
Monday US Government 5/16
A) Passed back
Claim/Support/ Questions from discussion of the Electoral College last week.
Congress test written questions on Mandatory v Discretionary and why debt is bad
Exec Vocab quiz we took last week
B) Handed out review sheet for Test on the Executive Branch this Friday. Provided some insight into some of the questions/content and the written component of the test.
C) Discussion of the Cabinet including the 6 questions about the Cabinet and the mission or goal of each of the 15 Cabinet departments.
D) Went over the outline for class each of the days this week as we study the Bureaucracy.
Monday - Cabinet
Tuesday - Executive Office of the President
Wednesday - Regulatory Commissions, Independent Agencies, and Government Corporations
Thursday - Wrap up Executive Branch and review for test
Friday - Test on Executive Branch
Last big test before finals so be ready for it,
Mr. Thompson
Claim/Support/ Questions from discussion of the Electoral College last week.
Congress test written questions on Mandatory v Discretionary and why debt is bad
Exec Vocab quiz we took last week
B) Handed out review sheet for Test on the Executive Branch this Friday. Provided some insight into some of the questions/content and the written component of the test.
C) Discussion of the Cabinet including the 6 questions about the Cabinet and the mission or goal of each of the 15 Cabinet departments.
D) Went over the outline for class each of the days this week as we study the Bureaucracy.
Monday - Cabinet
Tuesday - Executive Office of the President
Wednesday - Regulatory Commissions, Independent Agencies, and Government Corporations
Thursday - Wrap up Executive Branch and review for test
Friday - Test on Executive Branch
Last big test before finals so be ready for it,
Mr. Thompson
Friday, May 13, 2016
Friday US Government 5/13
A) Wrap up of yesterday's claim/support activity
B) In small group and then large group, we tried to answer the questions generated by students from previous day on Electoral College.
C) Briefly discussed where we are headed next week with the bureaucracy.
Mr. Thompson
B) In small group and then large group, we tried to answer the questions generated by students from previous day on Electoral College.
C) Briefly discussed where we are headed next week with the bureaucracy.
Mr. Thompson
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Thursday US Government 5/12
A) Collected Electoral College papers from students gone on Friday of last week
B) Passed back Congress tests and we went over opportunities for makeup
C) Did a claim, support, question activity on the Electoral College
D) Continued to work on Cabinet 6 questions and mission statements on the 15 departments
Mr. Thompson
B) Passed back Congress tests and we went over opportunities for makeup
C) Did a claim, support, question activity on the Electoral College
D) Continued to work on Cabinet 6 questions and mission statements on the 15 departments
Mr. Thompson
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Wednesday US Government 5/11
A) Took Executive Vocab quiz
B) Introduced Cabinet
Time to work on intro questions about Cabinet and to identify purpose of each Cabinet department
Mr. Thompson
B) Introduced Cabinet
Time to work on intro questions about Cabinet and to identify purpose of each Cabinet department
Mr. Thompson
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Assignment from Last Friday
If you were gone last Friday you missed writing a response to the following prompt on the Electoral College. You should have read your text on this section and hopefully written some notes and talked with some classmates. You may use any or all of those resources and then using the 9 key words or phrases below, answer the prompt. I will need this by class time on Thursday as I will be passing the rest of the class' papers back on that day in preparation for what we will be doing on Friday
How do we choose our President and Vice President?
Number of Electoral Votes-Total
Number of Electoral Votes-per State
Popular votes
Electoral Votes
Majority
Plurality
All
President
Vice-President
How do we choose our President and Vice President?
Number of Electoral Votes-Total
Number of Electoral Votes-per State
Popular votes
Electoral Votes
Majority
Plurality
All
President
Vice-President
Tuesday US Government 5/10
A) Answered questions about the vocabulary from Executive Branch. Quiz tomorrow on vocab.
B) Reviewed the President's hats/roles. Defined them and shared examples of President Obama's actions while president.
Mr. Thompson
B) Reviewed the President's hats/roles. Defined them and shared examples of President Obama's actions while president.
Mr. Thompson
Friday, May 6, 2016
Friday US Government 5/6
A) Quick discussion of Electoral College and questions from students
B) Partner discussion of key concepts.
C) Write on the Electoral College...how we chose our president and vice president?
D) Reminder: Have your "hats of the president" done for Tuesday
Vocab quiz (open notes) on Wednesday.
Mr. Thompson
B) Partner discussion of key concepts.
C) Write on the Electoral College...how we chose our president and vice president?
D) Reminder: Have your "hats of the president" done for Tuesday
Vocab quiz (open notes) on Wednesday.
Mr. Thompson
Thursday US Government 5/5
Oops sorry I forgot to post Thursday.
A) Looked at some graphics of our past presidents and how we have approved of them
B) Assignment on the "Hats of the President"
Define the 8 roles and provide 2 contemporary examples for each of the 8 roles
C) Continue to work on prep for the Electoral College
D) Continue to work on vocabulary for Executive Unit
Mr. Thompson
A) Looked at some graphics of our past presidents and how we have approved of them
B) Assignment on the "Hats of the President"
Define the 8 roles and provide 2 contemporary examples for each of the 8 roles
C) Continue to work on prep for the Electoral College
D) Continue to work on vocabulary for Executive Unit
Mr. Thompson
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Wednesday US Government 5/4
A) Shared the president's website with you @ whitehouse.gov We looked at the president's daily schedule (which you have access to), the executive orders he has issued along with all of the bills he has either signed into law or has vetoed. These people are our public elected officials and we should have access to the information about the decisions they are making that may impact our daily lives.
B) Shared the Plum Book with you. This is a listing of about 8000 mainly presidential-appointed positions that, as president, I have to make sure a good qualified person is fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of the position.
C) Read Chapter 8 Section 2 on Electing our President for Friday. You may write down any notes you may want for class that day and/or any questions you may have as well. Friday we will write in class "How are the US President and Vice President chosen?"
D) Read the first sentence of Article 2 and discussed the significance of it.
E) Skimmed the entire Article 2 and compiled a list of all Formal/Expressed/ Enumerated powers of the President.
Thanks,
Mr. Thompson
B) Shared the Plum Book with you. This is a listing of about 8000 mainly presidential-appointed positions that, as president, I have to make sure a good qualified person is fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of the position.
C) Read Chapter 8 Section 2 on Electing our President for Friday. You may write down any notes you may want for class that day and/or any questions you may have as well. Friday we will write in class "How are the US President and Vice President chosen?"
D) Read the first sentence of Article 2 and discussed the significance of it.
E) Skimmed the entire Article 2 and compiled a list of all Formal/Expressed/ Enumerated powers of the President.
Thanks,
Mr. Thompson
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Tuesday US Government 5/3
A) Shared some data from Congress Test
B) Introduced Executive Branch
4 parts of the Executive and Chart of facts from President and VP
Mr. Thompson
B) Introduced Executive Branch
4 parts of the Executive and Chart of facts from President and VP
Mr. Thompson
Monday, May 2, 2016
Monday US Government 5/2
A) Take test on Congress
B) Complete the following for tomorrow:
1. Executive Branch- Identify the 4 components of the Executive Branch.
B) Complete the following for tomorrow:
1. Executive Branch- Identify the 4 components of the Executive Branch.
Eg. Legislative = Congress =
House and Senate
2. Make a chart
and answer the following for both.
President / Vice
President
A. Formal
Qualifications (3)
B. Length
of term
C. Term
limits
D. Succession
(who takes over if they leave office
before end of term)
E. How
are they chosen?
F.
Area each represents?
3.
Bonus…next presidential election (month, day,
and year)
C) Pick up list of vocabulary for the unit. We will have a vocab quiz next week some time. Date to be determined later this week.
Mr. Thompson
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Thursday US Government 4/28
A) Completed discussion of US Budget - finished biggest sources of revenue for federal gov't
B) Read article on US Budget from Tim Penny. Wrote a short response on his purpose
C) Reviewed for Unit test on Monday
No School Tomorrow. Monday test on Congress
Mr. Thompson
B) Read article on US Budget from Tim Penny. Wrote a short response on his purpose
C) Reviewed for Unit test on Monday
No School Tomorrow. Monday test on Congress
Mr. Thompson
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Wednesday US Government 4/27
A) Taxes! Listed and discussed the 5 biggest sources of revenue for the Federal government.
B) Can you answer "why being 19.2 trillion in debt is bad yet"? It is one of your short answer questions on Monday.
Mr. Thompson
B) Can you answer "why being 19.2 trillion in debt is bad yet"? It is one of your short answer questions on Monday.
Mr. Thompson
Tuesday US Government 4/26
A) Spending. Listed and discussed the 5 biggest tickets in the US Budget. Defined and identified mandatory vs discretionary spending.
B) Passed out review sheet for test on Monday of Congress
Start prepping as the days until the end are winding down,
Mr. Thompson
B) Passed out review sheet for test on Monday of Congress
Start prepping as the days until the end are winding down,
Mr. Thompson
Monday, April 25, 2016
Monday US Government 4/25
A) Collect Budget Assignment
B) Begin discussion of US Budget
We are in debt, discussion of who we owe this money to
Tomorrow we will look at spending and Wednesday focus is on revenue (Taxes)
Unit Test right now looks like Monday of next week
Mr. Thompson
B) Begin discussion of US Budget
We are in debt, discussion of who we owe this money to
Tomorrow we will look at spending and Wednesday focus is on revenue (Taxes)
Unit Test right now looks like Monday of next week
Mr. Thompson
Friday, April 22, 2016
Friday US Government 4/22
A) Quiz on How A Bill Becomes Law
B) Brief intro and prep on the Federal Budget
C) Work on Budget Assignment (Due Monday) and Budget vocabulary.
Mr. Thompson
B) Brief intro and prep on the Federal Budget
C) Work on Budget Assignment (Due Monday) and Budget vocabulary.
Mr. Thompson
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Thursday US Government 4/21
A) Pass back Political Ideology Quiz and discuss results
B) Collect Senator Assignment from yesterday
C) Complete discussion of How a Bill Becomes Law
10 Question Quiz tomorrow
D) Visit House of Reps website and discuss how we have access to what Congress is working on
E) Time to work on Budget assignment that was passed out on Tuesday. Assignment due on Monday Apr. 25th
Mr. Thompson
B) Collect Senator Assignment from yesterday
C) Complete discussion of How a Bill Becomes Law
10 Question Quiz tomorrow
D) Visit House of Reps website and discuss how we have access to what Congress is working on
E) Time to work on Budget assignment that was passed out on Tuesday. Assignment due on Monday Apr. 25th
Mr. Thompson
Wednesday US Government 4/20
A) Took quiz on Congressional Vocabulary
B) Computer lab to work on Senator assignment. Assignment due Thursday
Mr. Thompson
B) Computer lab to work on Senator assignment. Assignment due Thursday
Mr. Thompson
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Tuesday US Government 4/19
A) Reviewed second half of Congress vocabulary (Quiz tomorrow)
B) Completed presentation of how a Bill Becomes Law
C) Handed out Senator assignment. Students chose the state they wish to work on assignment for. Tomorrow after quiz we will go to lab and complete assignment. Assignment is due on Thursday.
D) Passed out Budget packet, Budget assignment, and Budget vocabulary that we will work on later this week and early next week.
Mr. Thompson
B) Completed presentation of how a Bill Becomes Law
C) Handed out Senator assignment. Students chose the state they wish to work on assignment for. Tomorrow after quiz we will go to lab and complete assignment. Assignment is due on Thursday.
D) Passed out Budget packet, Budget assignment, and Budget vocabulary that we will work on later this week and early next week.
Mr. Thompson
Monday US Government 4/18
A) Shared briefly our results of quiz from last Friday
B) Collected any outstanding Powers of Congress assignments
C) Reviewed some of Vocabulary for Congress (Quiz on Wednesday)
D) Began presentation of How A Bill Becomes Law
Mr. Thompson
B) Collected any outstanding Powers of Congress assignments
C) Reviewed some of Vocabulary for Congress (Quiz on Wednesday)
D) Began presentation of How A Bill Becomes Law
Mr. Thompson
Friday, April 15, 2016
Friday US Government 4/15
A) Handed in Powers of Congress assignment
B) Took quiz on Political Ideology
C) Went over next week's schedule with regard to quizzes, assignments and content.
D) Discussed the importance of committees in Congress based on reading and questions from yesterday's class.
Next week...How a Bill Becomes Law
Mr. Thompson
B) Took quiz on Political Ideology
C) Went over next week's schedule with regard to quizzes, assignments and content.
D) Discussed the importance of committees in Congress based on reading and questions from yesterday's class.
Next week...How a Bill Becomes Law
Mr. Thompson
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Thursday US Government 4/14
Lots going on in Government these days.
A) Quiz tomorrow on Political Ideology
B) Hand in assignment at the beginning of class tomorrow on the Powers of Congress
C) Continue to work on Congressional vocabulary
Column 1 should be done for Monday. Monday we will answer any clarifying questions
Column 2 should be done for Tuesday. Tuesday we will answer any clarifying questions.
Wednesday we will have a vocabulary quiz (15 questions)
D) Friday of next week we will have a quiz on "How a Bill Becomes Law" which will be based on
the work we do in class over today, tomorrow and Monday.
E) Today read pages 141-145 and responded to 10 questions about the importance of committees in
Congress.
Mr. Thompson
A) Quiz tomorrow on Political Ideology
B) Hand in assignment at the beginning of class tomorrow on the Powers of Congress
C) Continue to work on Congressional vocabulary
Column 1 should be done for Monday. Monday we will answer any clarifying questions
Column 2 should be done for Tuesday. Tuesday we will answer any clarifying questions.
Wednesday we will have a vocabulary quiz (15 questions)
D) Friday of next week we will have a quiz on "How a Bill Becomes Law" which will be based on
the work we do in class over today, tomorrow and Monday.
E) Today read pages 141-145 and responded to 10 questions about the importance of committees in
Congress.
Mr. Thompson
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Wednesday US Government 4/13
A) Reminder-Quiz on Friday on Political Ideology
B) Reminder-keep working on Congressional Vocabulary
C) Completed discussion of re-apportionment and redistricting
Gerrymandering demonstration
Finished looking at our maps and visuals of gerrymandering
D) Handed out Powers of Congress Assignment Due at beginning of Friday's class.
Mr. Thompson
B) Reminder-keep working on Congressional Vocabulary
C) Completed discussion of re-apportionment and redistricting
Gerrymandering demonstration
Finished looking at our maps and visuals of gerrymandering
D) Handed out Powers of Congress Assignment Due at beginning of Friday's class.
Mr. Thompson
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Tuesday US Government 4/12
A) Discussed chart on Facts about House and Senate from Monday
B) Discussion of re-apportionment and redistricting. Looked at a bunch of visuals (Maps, charts and tables of data from Census Bureau) to help explain why we have to reapportion and redistrict our Congressional Districts.
Reminder: Quiz on Political Ideology is Friday
Keep working on your congressional vocabulary
Mr. Thompson
B) Discussion of re-apportionment and redistricting. Looked at a bunch of visuals (Maps, charts and tables of data from Census Bureau) to help explain why we have to reapportion and redistrict our Congressional Districts.
Reminder: Quiz on Political Ideology is Friday
Keep working on your congressional vocabulary
Mr. Thompson
Monday, April 11, 2016
Monday US Government 4/11
Welcome back hope break was relaxing and everyone is ready for a productive 4th Quarter.
A) Brief discussion of where we are after 3rd quarter and what exactly does your grade in this class mean at this point in the course.
B) Set date for our political ideology quiz - Friday April 15th
C) Worked on Minnesota's Congressional Districts
D) Passed out the list of vocabulary for our unit on Congress. Terms should be done by early next week for a vocab quiz. Date of which is still to be determined.
E) Complete a chart for tomorrow on the 2 branches of Congress. See below:
Organize a T -Chart that addresses the following facts about the 2 houses of Congress.
A) Brief discussion of where we are after 3rd quarter and what exactly does your grade in this class mean at this point in the course.
B) Set date for our political ideology quiz - Friday April 15th
C) Worked on Minnesota's Congressional Districts
D) Passed out the list of vocabulary for our unit on Congress. Terms should be done by early next week for a vocab quiz. Date of which is still to be determined.
E) Complete a chart for tomorrow on the 2 branches of Congress. See below:
Organize a T -Chart that addresses the following facts about the 2 houses of Congress.
a. Number of members in each house
b. Number of members from each state
c. Qualifications
to be a member (There are 3)
d. Length of term and term limits (# of terms
allowed to serve)
e.
How are members
chosen for each house (elected, appointed, by whom?)
f. Area that each member represents
House / Senate
A. 
A.
A.
B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
E. E.
F. F.
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Thursday US Government 3/31
A) Collected Test Corrections
B) Discussed our statements on the 14 topics from class yesterday about what a liberal and what a conservative might believe.
C) Answered some questions about "Voting" in preparation for the November general election.
D) Reminder Blog Post is due by 3:03 today
NO HOMEWORK OVER SPRING BREAK!
Enjoy your week off and get rested to work hard for 4th quarter.
Mr. Thompson
B) Discussed our statements on the 14 topics from class yesterday about what a liberal and what a conservative might believe.
C) Answered some questions about "Voting" in preparation for the November general election.
D) Reminder Blog Post is due by 3:03 today
NO HOMEWORK OVER SPRING BREAK!
Enjoy your week off and get rested to work hard for 4th quarter.
Mr. Thompson
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Wednesday US Government 3/30
A) Passed back Constitution and Amendments test. Explained how to do test corrections. I will collect test corrections tomorrow at the start of class.
B) Completed our discussion of population demographics in the US and the "So What" of some of the trends we see with the US population.
C) Worked on writing some very conservative or liberal statements on topics. We will continue to look at what liberals and conservatives say on certain topics tomorrow.
D) Don't forget blog post is due by end of the day (3:03) tomorrow
Mr. Thompson
B) Completed our discussion of population demographics in the US and the "So What" of some of the trends we see with the US population.
C) Worked on writing some very conservative or liberal statements on topics. We will continue to look at what liberals and conservatives say on certain topics tomorrow.
D) Don't forget blog post is due by end of the day (3:03) tomorrow
Mr. Thompson
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Tuesday US Government 3/29
A) Quick review through discussion of demographics and ideology from yesterday's exit polls.
B) Continue to look at maps, charts and graphs of who we are as a nation and what effect politically do these facts, trends and changes have on our country.
NO Quiz before break on Political Ideology. We will schedule this quiz the first day after break for that first week after Spring Break.
Mr. Thompson
B) Continue to look at maps, charts and graphs of who we are as a nation and what effect politically do these facts, trends and changes have on our country.
NO Quiz before break on Political Ideology. We will schedule this quiz the first day after break for that first week after Spring Break.
Mr. Thompson
Monday, March 28, 2016
Monday US Government 3/28
A) Unit 2 test must be done by end of day Tuesday as I am passing back tests on Wednesday so students can do corrections.
B) Collected political spectrum from students gone Friday.
C) Discussed political socialization and US political culture.
D) Looked at data from exit polls and demographic maps to try and identify tendencies among liberals and conservatives and the significance of such data.
Mr. Thompson
B) Collected political spectrum from students gone Friday.
C) Discussed political socialization and US political culture.
D) Looked at data from exit polls and demographic maps to try and identify tendencies among liberals and conservatives and the significance of such data.
Mr. Thompson
Friday, March 25, 2016
Friday US Government 3/25
A) Sharing test results from Unit 2 test
B) Assignment on blog. Due before we go on Spring Break
C) Discussion of class results from political ideology survey. Comparison of second semester students with my first semester government students. Collected survey results for a grade.
D) Begin discussion of what is a liberal and conservative. "What score would you give these people"?
Have a good weekend,
Mr. Thompson
B) Assignment on blog. Due before we go on Spring Break
C) Discussion of class results from political ideology survey. Comparison of second semester students with my first semester government students. Collected survey results for a grade.
D) Begin discussion of what is a liberal and conservative. "What score would you give these people"?
Have a good weekend,
Mr. Thompson
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Political Ideology Assignment
Go ahead and take the GoToQuiz. At the end, you will get a description of who you are based on your answers to the questions. Post a comment based on what you found out about yourself. Be sure to comment on how these results compare with the results of the survey we took in class. Pay attention to how you responded to the question and the topic of the questions as this could only help when it comes time for us to take our Political Ideology quiz next week. This is an assignment and it must be completed before we take our ideology quiz in class.
If you want to take other online quizzes here some other links. Have fun!
Mr. Thompson
Political Ideology Quiz
Political Typology Quiz
The Political Compass
I Side With
If you want to take other online quizzes here some other links. Have fun!
Mr. Thompson
Political Ideology Quiz
Political Typology Quiz
The Political Compass
I Side With
Wednesday US Government 3/23
A) Took Unit 2 Test
B) Define the term Political Socialization. Identify what has influenced your ideology (socialization) more as a young JM student?
C) Define Political Culture. Write 1 sentence that you will share next period that you believe describes the United States’ political culture.
Mr. Thompson
B) Define the term Political Socialization. Identify what has influenced your ideology (socialization) more as a young JM student?
C) Define Political Culture. Write 1 sentence that you will share next period that you believe describes the United States’ political culture.
Mr. Thompson
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Tuesday US Government 3/22
A) Test tomorrow...answered any questions from review sheet
B) Introduced next unit on Political Ideology
Defined a liberal, a conservative
Scored our survey that we took yesterday
Mr. Thompson
B) Introduced next unit on Political Ideology
Defined a liberal, a conservative
Scored our survey that we took yesterday
Mr. Thompson
Monday, March 21, 2016
MondayUS Government 3/21
A) Passed back and went over Principles Quiz from Friday
B) Completed last 8 amendments from Constitution
C) Reminder Unit 2 test on Wednesday
D) Passed out Political Ideology survey to be completed for Tuesday
Mr. Thompson
B) Completed last 8 amendments from Constitution
C) Reminder Unit 2 test on Wednesday
D) Passed out Political Ideology survey to be completed for Tuesday
Mr. Thompson
Friday, March 18, 2016
Friday US Government 3/18
A) Quiz on the 6 Principles of the Constitution
B) Work on last 8 Amendments for Monday
13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 23, 24, and 26
C) Handed out review sheet for Unit 2 test on the Constitution and Amendments. Test is next Wednesday
Mr. Thompson
B) Work on last 8 Amendments for Monday
13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 23, 24, and 26
C) Handed out review sheet for Unit 2 test on the Constitution and Amendments. Test is next Wednesday
Mr. Thompson
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Thursday US Government 3/17
Happy St. Patrick's Day
A) "Success" pep talk
B) Review for quiz on Principles for tomorrow
C) Reminder of article to have read for tomorrow on judicial appointee
D) Completed remaining amendments from Bill of Rights
Mr. Thompson
A) "Success" pep talk
B) Review for quiz on Principles for tomorrow
C) Reminder of article to have read for tomorrow on judicial appointee
D) Completed remaining amendments from Bill of Rights
Mr. Thompson
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Pres Obama nominates Justice Scalia's replacement
Please read the following article for class on Friday as I will be adding a question or two from the content of the article to your Principles Quiz.
President Obama Nominates Justice Scalia's Replacement
Thanks,
Mr. Thompson
President Obama Nominates Justice Scalia's Replacement
Thanks,
Mr. Thompson
Wednesday US Government 3/16
A) Retake our Articles of the Constitution Quiz
B) Review of Monday's content.
C) Discussion of Amendment 6 and your rights in a trial and Amendment 7 your rights in a civil case.
D) Friday, March 18th Quiz on the 6 Principles of the Constitution 15 questions = 15 points
No retakes on this one folks
Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, Judicial Review, Federalism, Limited Government,
and Popular Sovereignty.
Mr. Thompson
B) Review of Monday's content.
C) Discussion of Amendment 6 and your rights in a trial and Amendment 7 your rights in a civil case.
D) Friday, March 18th Quiz on the 6 Principles of the Constitution 15 questions = 15 points
No retakes on this one folks
Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, Judicial Review, Federalism, Limited Government,
and Popular Sovereignty.
Mr. Thompson
Monday, March 14, 2016
Monday US Government 3/14
A) Passed back Essay from test 1 and discussed results
B) Passed back Articles Quiz from Friday. Discussed results. Retake of Articles quiz will be on
Wednesday in class
C) Passed back test corrections from Test 1
D) Continued discussion from Amendments
Completed the 4th Amendment Searches and Seizures, 5th Amendment Rights of the
Accused, began the 6th Amendment Rights in a Trial
Enjoy tomorrow and we will see you on Wednesday,
Mr. Thompson
B) Passed back Articles Quiz from Friday. Discussed results. Retake of Articles quiz will be on
Wednesday in class
C) Passed back test corrections from Test 1
D) Continued discussion from Amendments
Completed the 4th Amendment Searches and Seizures, 5th Amendment Rights of the
Accused, began the 6th Amendment Rights in a Trial
Enjoy tomorrow and we will see you on Wednesday,
Mr. Thompson
Friday, March 11, 2016
US Government Friday 3/11
A) Quiz on the Articles of the Constitution
B) Continue discussion of the Amendments
2nd - Right to bear arms
3rd - Quartering troops
4th - Search and Seizure
Have a good weekend,
Mr. Thompson
B) Continue discussion of the Amendments
2nd - Right to bear arms
3rd - Quartering troops
4th - Search and Seizure
Have a good weekend,
Mr. Thompson
US Government Thursday 3/10
A) Quick review of 7 Articles (reminder Quiz tomorrow)
B) Review of Amendment process from Article 5
C) Sharing of some quick facts
D) Discussion of the 5 basic rights in Amendment 1
Speech, Press, Religion, Petition, and Assembly
Mr. Thompson
B) Review of Amendment process from Article 5
C) Sharing of some quick facts
D) Discussion of the 5 basic rights in Amendment 1
Speech, Press, Religion, Petition, and Assembly
Mr. Thompson
Thursday, March 10, 2016
US Government Wednesday 3/9
A) Passed back and went over assignment on Articles and Amendments
B) Reminder of Quiz on Friday on Articles
C) Quick review of the 6 Principles of the Constitution (Note: there will be a quiz middle of next week on these 6 concepts)
D) Introduced the Amendments
Process to add an amendment and some facts about the process
Mr. Thompson
B) Reminder of Quiz on Friday on Articles
C) Quick review of the 6 Principles of the Constitution (Note: there will be a quiz middle of next week on these 6 concepts)
D) Introduced the Amendments
Process to add an amendment and some facts about the process
Mr. Thompson
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
US Government Tuesday 3/8
A) Collected any Article/Amendment assignments from Last Friday. These will be handed back tomorrow. Be sure you have yours done by the start of class or your opportunity to hand that exact assignment in won't be possible.
B) Reviewed the 7 Articles of the Constitution in prep for our quiz on Friday.
C) Quickly reviewed the 2 principles we discussed yesterday Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances.
D) Completed the remaining 4 Principles of the Constitution
Judicial Review, Federalism or Federal System (same thing), Limited Government, and Popular
Sovereignty. In each case we defined the concept and then where applicable gave examples for each. You can find all of these principles in the text, on posters at the front of the room or pick up the notes from a classmate who attended today.
Mr. Thompson
B) Reviewed the 7 Articles of the Constitution in prep for our quiz on Friday.
C) Quickly reviewed the 2 principles we discussed yesterday Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances.
D) Completed the remaining 4 Principles of the Constitution
Judicial Review, Federalism or Federal System (same thing), Limited Government, and Popular
Sovereignty. In each case we defined the concept and then where applicable gave examples for each. You can find all of these principles in the text, on posters at the front of the room or pick up the notes from a classmate who attended today.
Mr. Thompson
Monday, March 7, 2016
US Government Monday 3/7
A) Passed back blog assignment on article response
B) Passed back Test 1. Discussed options for test corrections and timeline
C) Collected assignment from Friday. Makeup for those gone on Friday is due by Wednesday as class will be getting assignment back and graded on Wednesday
D) Reviewed the 7 Articles of the US Constitution. Quiz on the Articles will be Friday
E) Introduced the 6 Principles of the US Constitution. We will complete these tomorrow
Thanks,
Mr. Thompson
B) Passed back Test 1. Discussed options for test corrections and timeline
C) Collected assignment from Friday. Makeup for those gone on Friday is due by Wednesday as class will be getting assignment back and graded on Wednesday
D) Reviewed the 7 Articles of the US Constitution. Quiz on the Articles will be Friday
E) Introduced the 6 Principles of the US Constitution. We will complete these tomorrow
Thanks,
Mr. Thompson
Friday, March 4, 2016
US Government Friday 3/4
A) Thanked everyone for coming to class today!
B) Paraphrased the 6 goals of the Preamble to the Constitution.
C) Presented the main parts from each of the Articles and built an outline of the Constitution. Below is what was presented so well be 5th hour so feel free to use.
D) Worked on assignment that is due Monday (worksheet) on Parts of the Constitution.
Reminders: Monday Test 1 will be passed back and corrections will be discussed
Monday we will hand in Friday's assignment and discuss what day we will have our Parts of the Constitution Quiz.
Have a good weekend,
Mr. Thompson
B) Paraphrased the 6 goals of the Preamble to the Constitution.
C) Presented the main parts from each of the Articles and built an outline of the Constitution. Below is what was presented so well be 5th hour so feel free to use.
D) Worked on assignment that is due Monday (worksheet) on Parts of the Constitution.
Reminders: Monday Test 1 will be passed back and corrections will be discussed
Monday we will hand in Friday's assignment and discuss what day we will have our Parts of the Constitution Quiz.
Have a good weekend,
Mr. Thompson
Parts of the Constitution
Article 1 – Legislative
Branch
Congress
= House and Senate
How we choose members of Congress
Facts about Senate
Facts about the House
When Congress will meet
Rules for how Congress acts
Immunity
How a bill becomes law
Powers given to Congress
Elastic clause/Necessary and Proper clause
Powers denied to Congress
Powers left to State
Impeachment - Process
Article 2 – Executive Branch
President, VP, Advisors
Length of Term, Qualifications
Electoral College
Powers given to Pres
Succession
Impeachment A President can be impeached
Article 3 – Judicial Branch
Supreme Court
How judges are chosen and length of term
Cases heard by SC
Treason
Impeachment Chief Justice is the judge of
impeachment trial
Article 4 Full Faith and
Credit Clause eg. Driver’s license
Adding new states
Article 5 How to add an
amendment
Article 6 Supremacy Clause
Article 7 Ratification/Approval
of the Constitution
Thursday, March 3, 2016
US Government Thursday 3/3
A) Sharing Mid-Quarter grades
B) Introduce the Unit 2 US Constitution.
What is it, Parts of the Constitution, Expressed vs implied w/examples, Clauses
C) Working in small groups to identify key parts from the Articles
Present Articles tomorrow
Assignment on Articles
Thanks,
Mr. Thompson
B) Introduce the Unit 2 US Constitution.
What is it, Parts of the Constitution, Expressed vs implied w/examples, Clauses
C) Working in small groups to identify key parts from the Articles
Present Articles tomorrow
Assignment on Articles
Thanks,
Mr. Thompson
Monday, February 29, 2016
US Government Wednesday 3/2
A) Test - Written portion on Chapters 1+2 Two prompts, pick one. 10 points
B) Introduce the Constitution and continue to work on vocabulary from next unit on Constitution and Amendments.
Thanks,
Mr. Thompson
B) Introduce the Constitution and continue to work on vocabulary from next unit on Constitution and Amendments.
Thanks,
Mr. Thompson
US Government Tuesday 3/1
A) Test - 30 Multiple Choice on Chapters 1+2
B) Vocabulary from next unit on Constitution and Amendments
Do well,
Mr. Thompson
B) Vocabulary from next unit on Constitution and Amendments
Do well,
Mr. Thompson
US Government Monday 2/29
Happy Leap Year,
A) Blog post due today!
B) Discussion of the Constitutional Convention-where, who and why
C) Discussion of the 4 compromises from Friday's work in class
D) Answered any questions from the review sheet
Test 1 tomorrow and essay will be written on Wednesday!
Thanks and happy studying,
Mr. Thompson
A) Blog post due today!
B) Discussion of the Constitutional Convention-where, who and why
C) Discussion of the 4 compromises from Friday's work in class
D) Answered any questions from the review sheet
Test 1 tomorrow and essay will be written on Wednesday!
Thanks and happy studying,
Mr. Thompson
Thursday, February 25, 2016
US Government Friday Feb. 26th
A) I was gone today
B) Read in text Chapter 2 Section 4 Pages 53-57 about the Constitutional Convention
C) take notes/create a chart for each of the following 4 "Compromises" at the convention. The Connecticut Compromise, 3/5's Compromise, The Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise and the Compromise involving choosing a president (Electoral College). For each of these four:
1) identify the topic of disagreement
2) identify the sides that are disagreeing
3) identify what each side wants
4) identify what the solution or compromise was that was reached
See you Monday. Get your blog post done by Monday and test soon!
Mr. Thompson
US Government Thursday Feb 25th
A) Handed out review sheet for test next week
B) Turned in Fed 10 summary and extra credit
C) Shared Nazi story and connected to Madison's Fed 10
D) Discussion of content/message of Fed 10
E) Assignment Read Fed 51 and hand in by end of period a 1 sentence summary of 2 main points of Fed 51.
Last day to do Corrections from Quiz 1 is tomorrow. Blog post is due Monday by class time. Start getting ready for first unit test,
Mr. Thompson
B) Turned in Fed 10 summary and extra credit
C) Shared Nazi story and connected to Madison's Fed 10
D) Discussion of content/message of Fed 10
E) Assignment Read Fed 51 and hand in by end of period a 1 sentence summary of 2 main points of Fed 51.
Last day to do Corrections from Quiz 1 is tomorrow. Blog post is due Monday by class time. Start getting ready for first unit test,
Mr. Thompson
US Government Wednesday 2/24
A) Review of Articles of Confederation. What was good and what was bad about our first plan for a national government
B) Introduced the Federalist Papers. What are they and their purpose
C) Assignment for Thursday...Read Federalist 10 in back of text and "Ticket in the Door" was a 1 sentence summary of the main point of Fed 10
Test is next week Multiple Choice will be on Tuesday and we will write teh essay on Wednesday
Happy blogging,
Mr. Thompson
B) Introduced the Federalist Papers. What are they and their purpose
C) Assignment for Thursday...Read Federalist 10 in back of text and "Ticket in the Door" was a 1 sentence summary of the main point of Fed 10
Test is next week Multiple Choice will be on Tuesday and we will write teh essay on Wednesday
Happy blogging,
Mr. Thompson
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
US Government Tuesday Feb 23
A) Introduced written assignment that is posted on the blog. Mentioned what needs to be done and when it is due by.
B) Discussed Articles of Confederation from the questions that were on board previous day. What were the Articles, Strengths, Weaknesses and Why the original plan failed.
C) Read from text...What was Shays's Rebellion and why was it significant?
Heads up for test early next week and for the review sheet which I will pass out tomorrow.
Thanks,
Mr. Thompson
B) Discussed Articles of Confederation from the questions that were on board previous day. What were the Articles, Strengths, Weaknesses and Why the original plan failed.
C) Read from text...What was Shays's Rebellion and why was it significant?
Heads up for test early next week and for the review sheet which I will pass out tomorrow.
Thanks,
Mr. Thompson
Monday, February 22, 2016
US Government Assignment
Do I have an opportunity for US Government students. Please choose 1 of the following 5 links to articles (pick the one you might be most interested in or have the strongest opinion about) and do the following:
1) Read the article
2) Compose and post a well-written response to the article that includes something you learned from the article and a reflection (How did what you learned make you feel...in other words your opinion about the content of the article) You will write the "What did I learn" and the "How does that make me feel" in separate paragraphs. Be sure to include references to the content of the article and should you choose to do some extra research on your own to find out additional information to help with your knowledge of this content please be sure to reference that research as well. For example "in an article from Time magazine on Feb 15th entitled 'Blah, Blah, Blah'..."
Your assignment is worth 20 points and is due by the time class starts next Monday February 29th.
Article 1 Apple fights Order to Unlock San Bernardino Gunman's Iphone Should Apple be forced by the US Govt to cooperate further in the investigation into the couple who killed 14 people or can Apple decline on the grounds that they wish to protect their customers future confidentiality?
Article 2 Justice Antonin Scalia's Death Quickly Sparks a Political Debate Justice Scalia had served on the US Supreme Court for almost 30 years and rather unexpectedly died in Texas a week and a half ago. Who should replace him? Who should decide who the replacement should be? What should President Obama do? What should the Republican-led Senate do?
Article 3 Oregon Standoff is Expected to Cost Millions, and Occupiers may pay Part of the Bill For 6 weeks the showdown lasted between anti-government protesters and government officials from local, state and federal law enforcement near the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. Now that it is over who is left with the bill for all those resources? What if you were the city of Burns, Oregon (pop. 2806) in Harney County, Oregon (pop.7422)? The next protest of this magnitude could be coming to the town nearest you and your taxes could be paying the tab.
Article 4 The Next Flint With an aging and corroding infrastructure, the next Flint, Michigan could be your community. How do we prevent this from happening or do we hold our breath and hope it doesn't. Gov't officials in Flint, Michigan apparently choose the latter and now look what happened. The future could be sooner than you realize.
Article 5 Obama Takes Last Chance to Close Guantanamo Bay After 9/11, Guantanamo was created and while running for president back in 2008, then Illinois Senator Barack Obama campaigned on a promise to close Guantanamo Bay. Here we are in 2016, Guantanamo is still open for business and once again the President is promising to close it.
Enjoy and remember to write this well as all your classmates can read it,
Mr. Thompson
1) Read the article
2) Compose and post a well-written response to the article that includes something you learned from the article and a reflection (How did what you learned make you feel...in other words your opinion about the content of the article) You will write the "What did I learn" and the "How does that make me feel" in separate paragraphs. Be sure to include references to the content of the article and should you choose to do some extra research on your own to find out additional information to help with your knowledge of this content please be sure to reference that research as well. For example "in an article from Time magazine on Feb 15th entitled 'Blah, Blah, Blah'..."
Your assignment is worth 20 points and is due by the time class starts next Monday February 29th.
Article 1 Apple fights Order to Unlock San Bernardino Gunman's Iphone Should Apple be forced by the US Govt to cooperate further in the investigation into the couple who killed 14 people or can Apple decline on the grounds that they wish to protect their customers future confidentiality?
Article 2 Justice Antonin Scalia's Death Quickly Sparks a Political Debate Justice Scalia had served on the US Supreme Court for almost 30 years and rather unexpectedly died in Texas a week and a half ago. Who should replace him? Who should decide who the replacement should be? What should President Obama do? What should the Republican-led Senate do?
Article 3 Oregon Standoff is Expected to Cost Millions, and Occupiers may pay Part of the Bill For 6 weeks the showdown lasted between anti-government protesters and government officials from local, state and federal law enforcement near the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. Now that it is over who is left with the bill for all those resources? What if you were the city of Burns, Oregon (pop. 2806) in Harney County, Oregon (pop.7422)? The next protest of this magnitude could be coming to the town nearest you and your taxes could be paying the tab.
Article 4 The Next Flint With an aging and corroding infrastructure, the next Flint, Michigan could be your community. How do we prevent this from happening or do we hold our breath and hope it doesn't. Gov't officials in Flint, Michigan apparently choose the latter and now look what happened. The future could be sooner than you realize.
Article 5 Obama Takes Last Chance to Close Guantanamo Bay After 9/11, Guantanamo was created and while running for president back in 2008, then Illinois Senator Barack Obama campaigned on a promise to close Guantanamo Bay. Here we are in 2016, Guantanamo is still open for business and once again the President is promising to close it.
Enjoy and remember to write this well as all your classmates can read it,
Mr. Thompson
US Government Monday 2/22
A) Passed back XC opportunities
B) Passed back Ch. 1 quiz and discussed options for retake
C) Reviewed briefly last week's study of colonial history and the Declaration of Independence
D) Introduced the idea that now that we have our independence we need a gov't. Defined the Articles of Confederation and students had some time to work on a) what did the gov't under the Articles look like (each of the 3 branches), what were the strengths of the Articles, what were the major weaknesses of the Articles and why did the Articles fail.
E) Blog post assignment Due next Monday at class time.
Thanks,
Mr. Thompson
B) Passed back Ch. 1 quiz and discussed options for retake
C) Reviewed briefly last week's study of colonial history and the Declaration of Independence
D) Introduced the idea that now that we have our independence we need a gov't. Defined the Articles of Confederation and students had some time to work on a) what did the gov't under the Articles look like (each of the 3 branches), what were the strengths of the Articles, what were the major weaknesses of the Articles and why did the Articles fail.
E) Blog post assignment Due next Monday at class time.
Thanks,
Mr. Thompson
Friday, February 19, 2016
US Government Friday 2/19
A) Handed in extra credit opportunity
B) Passed back Declaration of Independence assignment from Thurs.
C) Discussion of the content of Declaration including:
Persona, Audiences, Purpose and the 3 parts of the Declaration
D) Concluded with an extra credit opportunity.
Have a good weekend and no assignment for Monday,
Mr. Thompson
B) Passed back Declaration of Independence assignment from Thurs.
C) Discussion of the content of Declaration including:
Persona, Audiences, Purpose and the 3 parts of the Declaration
D) Concluded with an extra credit opportunity.
Have a good weekend and no assignment for Monday,
Mr. Thompson
Thursday, February 18, 2016
US Government Thursday 2/18
A) Quick review of yesterday's class and Colonial History
Cause and Effect...major events leading to American colonies seeking independence
B) Work in groups to complete a study of the content of the Declaration of Independence.
Extra Credit opportunity for tomorrow. One sentence answering the question below. Hand it to me as you walk in the door tomorrow.
What were the Dunlap Broadsides?
Thanks,
Mr. Thompson
Cause and Effect...major events leading to American colonies seeking independence
B) Work in groups to complete a study of the content of the Declaration of Independence.
Extra Credit opportunity for tomorrow. One sentence answering the question below. Hand it to me as you walk in the door tomorrow.
What were the Dunlap Broadsides?
Thanks,
Mr. Thompson
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
US Government Wednesday 2/17
A) Looked at data briefly from intro quiz we took yesterday.
B) Completed a quick review of Colonial History looking at the causes and effects of events leading up to American Independence.
C) Students completed/added information to their T chart from Tuesday's class
No assignment
Thanks,
Mr. Thompson
B) Completed a quick review of Colonial History looking at the causes and effects of events leading up to American Independence.
C) Students completed/added information to their T chart from Tuesday's class
No assignment
Thanks,
Mr. Thompson
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
US Government Tuesday 2/16
A) Discussion of Justice Scalia's death and its significance.
B) Took quiz on Ch. 1 intro to Government concepts
C. Using text on pages 38 and 42-46, compose a T chart with 1607-1750 and 1750-1776 on the 2 sides. List events that shaped or changed the relationship between England and the 13 American colonies and place during the appropriate time frame.
B) Took quiz on Ch. 1 intro to Government concepts
C. Using text on pages 38 and 42-46, compose a T chart with 1607-1750 and 1750-1776 on the 2 sides. List events that shaped or changed the relationship between England and the 13 American colonies and place during the appropriate time frame.
Friday, February 12, 2016
US Government Friday 2/12
A) 15 point quiz Tuesday Feb. 16th Below is the content the quiz will be based on
B) 10 point activity on the difference between Gov't and Politics. If gone, you will have to see me to make this up.
C) Wrapped up our conversation on Economic Systems with examples of what the United States' philosophy is compared to other more socialist countries when it comes to Education, Health Care, Maternity/Paternity care, Utilities, and Taxes
Have a good long weekend and let's do well on our first quiz!
Mr. Thompson
Gov’t
State
· 4 characteristics of all states
Why do we have government? What does gov’t provide?
· 4 purposes
Types of Gov’t
· 4 types Monarchy, Dictatorship, Communism, Democracy
· Synonyms-Autocracy, Totalitarian, Oligarchy, Republic
Characteristics of democracy (Reading from Text)
Economic types or systems Capitalism, Socialism, Command (Communism)
C) Wrapped up our conversation on Economic Systems with examples of what the United States' philosophy is compared to other more socialist countries when it comes to Education, Health Care, Maternity/Paternity care, Utilities, and Taxes
Have a good long weekend and let's do well on our first quiz!
Mr. Thompson
US Government Thursday 2/11
A) Discussion of Economic Systems
Used the analogy of a "RACE"
B) Filled out a chart on each of the economic systems
C) For tomorrow be sure you know the difference between gov't and politics.
Mr. Thompson
Used the analogy of a "RACE"
B) Filled out a chart on each of the economic systems
C) For tomorrow be sure you know the difference between gov't and politics.
Mr. Thompson
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
US Government Wed 2/10
Using the 9 characteristics needed for democracy to succeed from yesterday's class you are to:
A) On a blank sheet of paper, take 5 minutes to write which one of the 9 characteristics you picked as being the most important and explain why you feel that that characteristic is the most vital for democracy to succeed.
B) find someone who will read what you wrote and ask you a question about what you wrote (Have them write this question beneath your response you wrote during that 5 minutes)
C) You will then write a response to the question you were asked.
D) Repeat steps B and C 3 more times all the while only writing no conversation.
E) Have the person who was asking you the questions write his/her name at the very end of your conversation. Make sure your name is at the top of the paper and hand in to me when completed.
No assignment for Thursday.
Mr. Thompson
A) On a blank sheet of paper, take 5 minutes to write which one of the 9 characteristics you picked as being the most important and explain why you feel that that characteristic is the most vital for democracy to succeed.
B) find someone who will read what you wrote and ask you a question about what you wrote (Have them write this question beneath your response you wrote during that 5 minutes)
C) You will then write a response to the question you were asked.
D) Repeat steps B and C 3 more times all the while only writing no conversation.
E) Have the person who was asking you the questions write his/her name at the very end of your conversation. Make sure your name is at the top of the paper and hand in to me when completed.
No assignment for Thursday.
Mr. Thompson
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
US Government Tuesday 2/9
A) Passed out textbooks
B) Quick review of key concepts from yesterday's class
C) Read pages 20-24 and put the following concepts in order from Most Important to Least important for democracy to succeed. You will need this list for tomorrow's class in order to write the assignment.
Liberty
B) Quick review of key concepts from yesterday's class
C) Read pages 20-24 and put the following concepts in order from Most Important to Least important for democracy to succeed. You will need this list for tomorrow's class in order to write the assignment.
Liberty
Majority Rule w/ Minority Rights
“Free” Elections
Competing Political Parties
Active Citizen Participation
Favorable Economy
Education for all
Civil Society
Social Consensus
Mr. Thompson
Monday, February 8, 2016
US Government Monday 2/8
1) Blog Post due today
2) Briefly discuss Citizenship Test from Friday
3) Notes on basic government concepts - Government, State, Characteristics of states, 4 types of Government and synonyms, and why we have government (4 purposes)
No assignment for Tuesday.
Mr. Thompson
2) Briefly discuss Citizenship Test from Friday
3) Notes on basic government concepts - Government, State, Characteristics of states, 4 types of Government and synonyms, and why we have government (4 purposes)
No assignment for Tuesday.
Mr. Thompson
Friday, February 5, 2016
US Government Friday 2/5
Thanks a lot seniors for a very good start to the second semester. I have appreciated getting to know you a bit better through 3 days of class.
Class today:
A. I introduced myself a bit more to you
B. Defined Government
C. Discussed a bit about citizenship
D. Took and scored a 25 question citizenship test.
REMINDER Blog post is due by class time on Monday
Mr. Thompson
Class today:
A. I introduced myself a bit more to you
B. Defined Government
C. Discussed a bit about citizenship
D. Took and scored a 25 question citizenship test.
REMINDER Blog post is due by class time on Monday
Mr. Thompson
Thursday, February 4, 2016
US Government Thursday 2/4
Today's class
A) Feedback on Iowa Caucus written assignment
B) Hand in grade and attend signature
C) Students introduced themselves to the class
Thank you to everyone 1st period who stood up and introduced themselves. We have a class of 31 who have a pretty good idea of where they are headed and what they would like to become. (probably much more so than a typical group of seniors in US Government than I have had in years past.)
5th hour...you guys rock! Lots of good questions and are just as "rock star" worthy as my 1st period!
Mr. Thompson
A) Feedback on Iowa Caucus written assignment
B) Hand in grade and attend signature
C) Students introduced themselves to the class
Thank you to everyone 1st period who stood up and introduced themselves. We have a class of 31 who have a pretty good idea of where they are headed and what they would like to become. (probably much more so than a typical group of seniors in US Government than I have had in years past.)
5th hour...you guys rock! Lots of good questions and are just as "rock star" worthy as my 1st period!
Mr. Thompson
Monday, February 1, 2016
US Government Monday 2/1
Here are the highlights from class today:
1) Grading and Attendance sheets handed out
2) Discussion of Caucuses and Primaries (Iowa Caucus day)
a) short written assignment
3) Answer three questions to present tomorrow to class.
a) What is your name?
b) What will you be doing 1 year from today?
c) What is a question you have always wondered about US Government
Thank you,
Mr. Thompson
1) Grading and Attendance sheets handed out
2) Discussion of Caucuses and Primaries (Iowa Caucus day)
a) short written assignment
3) Answer three questions to present tomorrow to class.
a) What is your name?
b) What will you be doing 1 year from today?
c) What is a question you have always wondered about US Government
Thank you,
Mr. Thompson
5th Period US Government
Welcome again to US Government. Your first blog posting is as follows:
What is a question you have about the upcoming General Election in November of 2016?
Your question should be posted by the time we have class on Monday Feb. 8th. We will try and answer your questions in class. Be sure to post a unique question. NO DUPLICATES! If you are 1st to post you will be unique. If you are last to post you will have to read about 20 questions to be sure you haven't asked the same question.
Thanks,
Mr. Thompson
What is a question you have about the upcoming General Election in November of 2016?
Your question should be posted by the time we have class on Monday Feb. 8th. We will try and answer your questions in class. Be sure to post a unique question. NO DUPLICATES! If you are 1st to post you will be unique. If you are last to post you will have to read about 20 questions to be sure you haven't asked the same question.
Thanks,
Mr. Thompson
1st Period US Government
Welcome again to US Government. Thank you so much for a very good first day of class. Your first blog posting is as follows:
What is a question you have about the upcoming General Election in November of 2016?
Your question should be posted by the time we have class on Monday Feb. 8th. We will try and answer your questions in class. Be sure to post a unique question. NO DUPLICATES! If you are 1st to post you will be unique. If you are last to post you will have to read 30 questions to be sure you haven't asked the same question.
Thanks,
Mr. Thompson
What is a question you have about the upcoming General Election in November of 2016?
Your question should be posted by the time we have class on Monday Feb. 8th. We will try and answer your questions in class. Be sure to post a unique question. NO DUPLICATES! If you are 1st to post you will be unique. If you are last to post you will have to read 30 questions to be sure you haven't asked the same question.
Thanks,
Mr. Thompson
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