Government and Politics
Community Service Resources:
Constitution Worksheets:
Internet Resources:
Flashcards
Notes:
Principles of Government 1.1 (8/25)
Constitutional Government 1.2 (8/27)
Philosophical Origins 1.3 (9/2)
Documents and U.S. Democracy 1.3 (9/4)
Colonial Government 1.3 (9/4)
Declaration of Independence 1.4 (9/8)
Constitutions 1.4 (1/31)
Constitutional Convention 1.4 (2/4)
Compromise 1.4 (2/5)
Ratification 1.4 (2/7)
Article I 1.4 (2/12,13)
Article II & III 1.4 (2/14, 18)
Article IV-VII 1.4 (2/19, 20)
Two Landmark Cases (2/26)
1st Amendment overview 2.1 (2/27,28,29, 3/3,3/4,5,7, 3/10,11)
Fifth Amendment 2.4 (3/31-4/2)
Sixth Amendment 2.4 (4/3, 4/7,8)
Eighth Amendment 2.5 (4/10,12-15)
Ninth Amendment 2.6 (4/17,4/21)
Tenth Amendment 2.6 (4/21,22)
Beyond the Bill of Rights 3.1,4 (4/28)
Fourteenth Amendment 3.1,3,4 (5/1, 5/6-5/8)
Affirmative Action + Gender Discrimination 3.3 (5/12)
Fall Semester 2008
8/26 Group worksheet Foundations of Government
We The People Read Lesson 1 and quizstar
8/27 Discussion topic: John Locke and natural rights
We The People Read Lesson 2 and quizstar
8/28 Discussion topic: Organization of a constitution
Reflection: Why is it important? Why learn it?
Read Lesson 3 and quizstar
8/29 We The People Read Lesson 4 and quizstar turn in Opinion journals
9/2 Discussion topic: Philosophical origins/Documents and Democracy (PPt.)
Read Lesson 5 and 6 and quizstar
9/3 Newspapers, Opinion Journals Read Lesson 7 and 8 and quizstar
9/4 Discussion topic: Colonial Government (PPt.)
9/5 Newspapers, Opinon Journals, Outline 3 parts of Declaration of Independence
Assignments:
Spring Semester 2008
1/15 Visit web page, read class expectations and understand community service project
1/16 Start current issues journals (Daily newspaper activity, do everyday)
Read: We The People pp. 2-6
1/17 Discussion topic: John Locke and natural rights, Read: We The People pp.7-12
1/18 Discussion topic: Organization of a constitution
Reflection: Why is it important? Why learn it?, Read: WTP pp. 13-18,28-34
1/22 Discussion topic: Philosophical origins
1/23 Discussion topic: Documents and Democracy, WTP pp. 35-46
1/24 Research a Presidential candidate's stance on major issues, Produce a 1-page summary
1/25 Discussion Topic: Colonial Government
1/28 Discussion Topic: Declaration of Independence (3 Parts)
1/29 Review: Flashcards, Test on Wed. 1/30
1/30 Test (Foundations - Dec. of Ind.), Read: WTP pp. 53-64
1/31 Discussion topic: Constitutions
2/1 Current Events, Read: WTP pp. 65-90
2/4 Discussion Topic: Constitutional Convention, Research: Virginia Plan vs. New Jersey Plan
2/5 Discussion Topic: Great Compromise
2/6 Snow Day
2/7 Discussion Topic: Ratification
2/8 Preamble activity Link above under internet resource (Constitution) Questions linked above also titled
Preamble questions, Read all documents found when clicking on the phrases of the Preamble
2/11 Discussion Topic: Preamble Worksheet, Assigned Constitution Worksheet, WTP p. 233
2/12 Discussion Topic: Constitution Worksheet and Article I
2/13 Discussion Topic: Article I (Bill to a Law)
2/14 Discussion Topic: Article I and begin Article II
2/15 Current Event Activity
2/18 Discussion Topic: Article II and III
2/19 Constituion questions
2/20 Discussion Topic: Article IV-VII
2/21 Constitution Test Review (Flashcards: GoPo Test II)
2/22 Constitution Test
2/25 Test discussion, Bill of Rights books, Read: WTP Lesson 20-21
2/26 Discussion Topic: Marbury v. Madison, McCulloch v. Maryland, Judicial Review, Political Parties ,
and National Bank, Read: B of R pp. 46-55
2/27 Discussion Topic: Intro of Bill of Rights and Establishment clause, Everson v. Bd. of Ed,
Lemon v. Kurtzman, Engle v. Vitale, Read: Bof R pp.55-59 (First Amend. notes
above outlines all of following First Amend. discussion)
2/28 Discussion Topic: Establishment Clause
2/29 Discussion Topic: Free Exercise Clause, Reynolds v. U.S. Serpent video
3/3 Discussion Topic: Flag Salute cases, Types of speech, Written Reflection on 2 of 3 articles
Read: B of R pp. 59-74
3/4 Discussion Topic: Freedom of Speech: Sedition, U.S. v. O'Brien, Tinker v. Des Moines
Texas v. Johnson
3/5 Discussion Topic: Freedom of Speech: Obscenity, Fighting words and Hate speech
Video on Tinker and Johnson, Read: pp.75-80
3/6 No School
3/7 John Stossel video on issues related to freedom of speech Read: 75-85 for next weeks discussion
3/10 Discussion Topic: Freedom of Press: Zenger Trial, Near v. Minnesota, NY Times v. U.S., NY Times
v. Sullivan, gag laws, protection of sources, fairness doctrine, sunshine laws
3/11 Discussion Topic: Freedom of Assembly; DeJonge v. Oregon, Edwards v. S. Carolina, Adderley v.
Florida, Lloyd Corp. v. Tanner, Feiner v. N.Y., Gregory v. Chicago, Skokie march
3/12 First Amend. quiz, Discussion Topic: Second Amendment, Guns Video, Read: B of R pp. 87-94
3/13(14) Discussion Topic: Second Amendment, Guns Video, Written Refletion on Gun Control Read: Bof R pp. 95-102
3/17 Discussion Topic: Third Amendment, Worksheet in class. Read: B of R pp. 103-118
3/18 Discussion Topic: Fourth Amendment, Terry v. Ohio, Katz v. U.S., Outline Worksheet
3/19 Discussion Topic: Fourth Amendment, Exceptions and Warrants, Outline Worksheet
3/20 Finish Fourth Amendment outlines, Start on Fifth Amendment Outline Worksheet
3/21- 3/30 SPRING BREAK
3/31 Packet readings for each Policy topic handed out, Discussion Topic: finish Fourth Amendment
4/1 Discussion Topic: Fifth Amendment, Rights of the accused
4/2 Discussion Topic: Fifth Amendment, Miranda v. Arizona and Eminent Domain, 6th amend. WS p.1
4/3 Discussion Topic: Sixth Amendment, Speedy and Public, WS Sixth amenment page 2
4/4 Lab time for Government Policy presentations
4/7 Discusstion Topic: Sixth Amendment, Jury requirements,local and informed of charges
4/8 Discussion Topic: Sixth Amendment, All the tools of the state, Assign: Reflection from p. 156
4/9 Discussion Topic: Seventh Amendment, Read pp. 167-182
4/10 2nd-6th quiz, Discussion topic: Eighth Amendment, Bail
4/11 Lab time for Govt. policy presentations
4/14 Discussion Topic: Eighth Amendment, Excessive fine and cruel and unusual
4/15 Discussion Topic: Eighth Amendment, Death Penalty (Furman v.Georgia, Gregg v. Georgia)
4/16 CNN Report on Death Penalty
4/17 Discussion Topic: Video notes assign Reflection writing, Discussion Topic: Ninth Amendment
Read: pp. 191-207
4/18 Lab time for Govt. policy presentations
4/21 Discussion Topic: Tenth Amendment, Reserved Powers
4/22 Discussion Topic: Tenth Amendment, Federalism (Dual and Cooperative)
4/23 Bill of Rights Review
4/24 Bill of Rights Exam
4/25 Lab time for Govt. policy presentations
4/28 Discussion Topic: Beyond the Bill of Rights, Amendments 11-27
4/29 Assign: Civil Rights Project, Page 1 14th Amendment questions (Read p.211-220)
4/30 Civil Rights Project (lab work)
5/1 Discussion Topic: 14th Amendment (P.1-2 Worksheet)
5/2 Lab time for Govt. policy presentations
5/5 Civil Rights poster presentations
5/6 Civil Rights poster presentations
5/7 Hirabayashi v. U.S. video
5/8 Discussion Topic: Civil Rights issues (worksheet) Roe v. Wade, Right to die
5/9 Lab time for Govt. policy presentations
5/12 Discussion Topic: Rest of Civil Rights Worksheet, Affirmative Action and Gender Discrim. notes
5/13 Beyond B of R Test, Flashcard set available on line for study, Group Presentations start tomorrow
5/14 Domestic/Foreign Policy Presentations
5/15 Domestic/Foreign Policy Presentations
5/16 Domestic/Foreign Policy Presentations
5/19 Domestic/Foreign Policy Presentations
5/20 Domestic/Foreign Policy Presentations
5/21 Domestic/Foreign Policy Presentations
5/22 Domestic/Foreign Policy Presentations
5/27 CRT Review, Book Check-in, make-up
5/28-30 Final Exam
8/31 pp. 35-46 extended to Tuesday, Worked on citizenship questions and CRT vocab
9/4-5 Colonial government discussions
9/6 In-class: Read one of 3 parts of Dec. of Ind. and write summary of meaning and importance
Discusion Topic: Declaration of Independence (PPt.)
9/7 Answered Current Event questions
9/10 Test Prep, Test over foundations thru Declaration of Independence on 9/11
9/11 Unit I Test, Read We The People pp. 53-64
9/12 Continue 53-64, Discussion Topics: Constitutions and Constitutional Convention
9/13 Read We The People pp. 64-73, Community service update due Monday 9/17
9/14 Current Events
9/17 Read We The People pp. 80-90 Discussion topic: Compromise (Great Compromise activity)
9/18 Read We The People p. 233 Discussion topic: Ratification
9/19 Preamble Worksheet (Use Constitution link above)
9/20 Discussion topic: Article I (of Constitution) references WTP p.233 and web link
9/21 Current Events
9/24 Discussion topic: Article I, reference Article II for tomorrow
9/25 Discussion topic: Article II, reference Artilce III for tomorrow
9/26 Discussion topic: Article III, reference Articles IV-VII for tomorrow
9/27 Discussion topic: Articles IV through VII
9/28 Test Preview over Constitutions, Note check, Current Events
10/1 Invisible Children Presentation (Unit II test on Tues. 10/2)
10/2 Unit II test
10/3 No Class (GDE testing schedule)
10/4 Check out Bill of Rights books, assign pp. 41-55 Establishment Clause
Assign research court cases for 10/8 discussion Everson v. Bd. of Ed, Lemon v. Kurtzman
10/5 Current Events McCollum v. Bd. of Ed., Abbington v. Schempp
Engel v. Vitale, Wallace v. Jaffree
10/8 Discussion topic: 1st amendment Establishment Clause, Read Bill of Rights pp. 55-59
Assign: research court case
10/9 Discussion topic 1st Amendment Free Exercise Clause, Read Bill of Rights pp. 59-74
10/10 Discussion topic: Types of Speech, video clips on Symbolic Speech cases: Tinker v.
Des Moines and Texas v. Johnson Assign cases: Brandenburg v. Ohio, U.S. v. O'Brien
Miller v. California, Schenck v. U.S.
10/11 Discussion topic: Speech that endagers safety of nation, government and society. When it can be
limited. Stossel video (free speech)
10/12 Stossel video and Current events Read: B of R pp 75-80
10/15 Discussion topic: Freedom of Press (Media) Read: B of R 80-85, Summary on Edwards v.
S. Carolina and Adderley v. Florida
10/16 Discussion topic: Freedom of Assembly, First Amendment quiz on Wed. 10/17
10/17 First Amendment quiz, Discussion Topic: Second Amendment, Right to bear arms
10/18 Gun Control Video
10/19 Current Events
10/22-26 Fall Break
10/29 Newspaper questions, Bill of Rights: pp. 95-102 (Worksheet), Read: pp. 103-118
10/30 Newspaper questions, Discussion topic: Third Amendment, Outline worksheet for pp. 103-118
10/31 Newspaper questions, Discussion topic: Fourth Amendment, Complete outline worksheet
11/1 Newspaper writing, Discussion topic: Fourth Amendment +hand in worksheet Read: 119-136
11/2 Discussion topic: Fifth Amendment (Notes linked above), Current Events
11/5 Disscussion topic: Fifth Amendment, Newspaper article (Pakistan) Read: Sixth Amend.137-156
11/6 Disscussion topic: Sixth Amendment
11/7 Discussion topic: Sixth Amendment, Read: 7th-8th Amendment pp. 157-182
11/8 Discussion topic: Sixth Amendment, Writing activity: Reflection of questions posed on
p. 156 of Bill of Rights text. Read: 7th-8th Amendment pp. 157-182
11/9 Discussion Topic: Seventh Amendment, Current Event questions
11/12 Discussion Topic: Eighth Amendment, Newspaper questions and articles with Death penalty
topics
11/13 Discussion Topic: Eight Amendment, Death Penalty video
11/15 Discussion Topic: Death Penalty and Eighth Amendment, For/Against support
11/16 Read: 183-207 9th -10th amendments
11/19 Discussion Topic: Ninth Amendment, The Forgotten Amendment
11/20 Discussion Topic: Tenth Amendment, Federalism
11/21 Discussion Topic: Tenth Amendment, Debate over States' Rights, B of R test on Tues. (11/27)
11/26 Newspaper issues, Review for Bill of Rights Test on 11/27
11/27 Bill of Rights Test
11/28 Test Post-view, Introduction to Civil Rights Project (Topic presentation)
11/29-11/30 Lab work for Civil Rights Project
12/3-4 Civil Rights presentations
12/5 Presentations, Discussion: Beyond the Bill of Rights, Read: 14th Amendment pp. 211-231
12/6 Discussion Topic: 14th Amendment
12/7 Current Events
12/10 Discussion Topic: 14th Amendment
12/11 Snow Day!
12/12 Discussion Topic: 14th Amendment
12/13 Discussion Topic: Affirmative Action, Gender Equity
12/14 Domestic/Foreign Policy Project Introduction, Group and Topic Assignment
12/17 Policy Project Lab Work
12/18 Policy Project Lab Work, Beyond Bill of Rights test tomorrow (Flashcards available)
12/19 Beyond Bill of Rights Test
12/20-21 Policy Project Lab Work Presentations start on Jan. 3
1-30-07 We The People Read pp. 35-46
2-01-07 No additional reading, Review for quiz
2-06-07 We The People Read pp. 60-67
2-08-07 We The People Read pp. 67-69, Quiz over Dec. of Ind thru Compromise
2-09-07 We The People Read pp. 80-90
2-12-07 No additional readings
2-13-07 Review for Unit I test
2-14-07 Took Unit I test and voter registration
2-15-07 Complete Preamble questions (WS linked above) using the Constitution website (linked above)
On the website click on Preamble and click on individual phrases and read explainations to
find your answers
2-16-07 Article I notes
2-19-07 Article II and III notes (use Constitution website for reference)
2-20-07 Article IV-VII notes (use Constitution website for reference) review for Constitution quiz
2-21-07 Constitution worksheet and quiz, Read Bill of Rights text pp. 41-55
2-22-07 Supreme Court Cases - Group research
2-23-07 Bill of Rights, Read pp. 55-59
3-08-07 First Amendment quiz on Friday
3/12/07 Week of 3/12 No School Spring Break
3/19/07 Week of 3/19 Mr. Prichard out (surgery) Completed discussions on 2nd Amendment
Gun Contral video, worksheet acitvity on 3rd Amendment, and research activity on
Fourth Amendment
3/26/07 Read: Bill of Rights pp.119 -136 Fifth Amendment notes
3/27/07 5th Amendment notes
3/28-30/07 Gideon's Trumpet film/worksheet, Read Sixth Amendment 137-156
4/2/07 6th Amendment notes
4/3/07 6th Amendment notes, 2-6 quiz tomorrow
4/4/07 2-6 Quiz, 7th Amendment discussion, Read 8th Amendment
4/5/07 Eighth amendment Notes, research Furman and Gregg v. Georgia
4/9/07 Read Bill of Rights pp.183-190, Due Research notes on Griswold v. Connecticut
4/10/07 Read Bill of Rights pp. 191-207, Due Research notes on McCulloh v. Maryland
4/11/07 Tenth Amendment notes, amendments 7-10 quiz tomorrow
4/12/07 Amend. 7-10 quiz, prepare for Unit review, Unit Test on 4/16 (Const. thru B of R)
4/16/07 Unit II Test
4/17/07 Beyond B of R notes (11th-27th Amendments)
4/18/07 14th Amendment notes, Read Bill of Rights pp211-231, Research Plessy v. Ferguson
4/19/07 14th Amendment notes, Research Brown v. Bd. of Education
4/20/07 Documentary, Write Reflection
4/23/07 14th Amendment notes, Civil Rights Project guidelines
4/24/07 Project, Lab time
4/25/07 Affirmative action and sex discrimination discussion
4/26/07 Project lab time
4/27/07 Civil Rights presentations thru May 1
5/02/07 Unit III review (Test on 5/3) Domestic Issues assignment
5/03/07 Unit III Test
5/04/07 Lab time for Domestic Issue thru 5/09/07
5/10/07 Domestic Issue Presentation (4th-Crime and Drugs, 7th-Make-up CR and Bonus: Duties
and Responsibilites of a citizen)