Sunday, May 17, 2020

S2 DAY 86/87 - THIS IS YOUR LAST LESSON!!! FINISH IT UP AND JOIN US AT 2:30 ON ZOOM!

KAHOOT OBX TRIVIA CHALLENGE - SPOILER ALERT!  
Don't play unless you finished the series!

HI EVERYONE....I HOPE YOU ARE ALL SMILING!

One last lesson for everyone! ...AND...before you check out please be sure you check-in to a 2:30 ZOOM BEACH PARTY AND OBX TRIVIA GAME! linked in your GOOGLE CALENDAR, EMAIL, or try the link below:

Join Zoom Meeting https://leyden212-org.zoom.us/j/94364060371 Meeting ID: 943 6406 0371 Password: 089116

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

  • CHECK YOUR GRADES! - Please Email me if you see any problems.  You can submit any work until MIDNIGHT - May 19 - Tuesday!
  • Don't forget ATTENDANCE MONDAY and TUESDAY!
  • FREE LUNCH PICK-UP 11-12: Leyden Area Free Meal Distribution Information

LESSON DAY 86/87:

SOPHOMORES:  
SENIORS IF YOU ARE STILL CHECKING IN - MAKE SURE YOU SCOLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST AND COMPLETE THE TASKS LISTED!

FINISH LESSON FROM DAY 84/85:

THIS IS THE LESSON THAT I WOULD LIKE ALL OF YOU TO COMPLETE THIS WEEK.
SOPHOMORES 

  • As you watch the documentary, please think about issues that YOU may consider writing to YOUR congressman about.
  • Do some RESEARCH about the issue that interests you most and is important for you to act on NOW!  Using evidence will make your call to action more urgent and effective!  Maybe the videos inspired you OR if you watch the news there is a lot!  Here are some issues:
    • COVID-19 issues
      • Federal vs State level responses
      • Testing availability and cost
      • Healthcare cost
      • PPE(Personal Protective Equipment)Shortages
      • Health and Safety of frontline workers - Medical (nurses,doctors, pharmacists, etc), First Responders(police, firemen, paramedics,etc) Grocers(cashiers, baggers, delivery, stock, etc) Public Transportation workers, Maintenance cleaning ladies and janitors) and other ESSENTIAL WORKERS who HAVE HAD to go to work
      • Unemployment benefits
      • Food Banks - free lunches at schools over the summer?
      • Issues with banks paying loans
      • Social Distancing and Mask Rules, Re-Opening Timeline (Wisconsin Stay at home orders overturned by Supreme Court)
      • Schooling in the fall  ...now concerns of child health and the new syndrome, universities going online for the fall
      • Protests (Armed protesters in Michigan)
      • Mixed messaging from Government leaders and Medical Experts
      • Mental Health issues
      • International issues - WHO, reporting, travel, aid to those at risk in refugee camps, etc
    • Gun violence - (shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia March for Our Lives)
    • Racism/Discrimination (LGBTQ foster families)
    • 2020 Election - Safety concerns, mail-in voting, voting registration, delayed citizen applications
    • Corruption in D.C. - Senator sell off stocks before crash, Michael Flynn
    • Environment - pollution decrease!? 
    • High speed internet access for all
    • Juvenile detention
  • Draft a "FORMAL" letter "To Whom It May Concern" -  Share this letter with me by May 19th!  After you send me a draft of your letter I will help you determine WHICH GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL AT WHICH LEVEL you should send the letter to - Writing /printing an actual letter, believe it or not, has a better chance to get a response over a Email!
  • If you have another idea LMK!? ...this could include:
    • recording a Soapbox speech about the issue to inform other students about some sort of injustice...see MIKVA PROJECT SOAPBOX CHALLENGE - another link for EXAMPLES broadcast on CSPAN
    • volunteering and writing a reflection of the work you did and people you met
    • collecting and donating items or $  for a cause and writing a reflection of the work you did
    • making PPE/masks or care baskets for first responders and donating and writing a reflection of the work you did
    • becoming involved with a political campaign or some government initiative through the school board, township, or city, state, national level and writing a reflection of the work you did


SENIORS ONLY - I hope the videos above were inspirational...Rather than write a letter to your congressman, I would like for you to do the following:
  • REGISTER TO THE VOTE ...I am assuming that you will all be 18 by the next election on November 3, 2020.  
    • WATCH this video for instructions: how to register to vote video 
    • GO TO THIS WEBSITE: https://www.cookcountyclerk.com/agency/elections
    • If you are already registered confirm your registration and send me a screenshot.  If you are new to registering, send me the "success" screenshot as you see below
    • If you cannot register, no worries just let me know you cannot in an email - no questions asked 


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Saturday, May 16, 2020

CHECK YOUR GRADES NOW!


EVERYBODY NEEDS TO CHECK THEIR GRADES NOW!  Grades were updated on Saturday to include ALL graded assignments! No other new assignments will be added other than EXTRA CREDIT.  If your grade dropped from the March 13th Progress Report OR if you have a failing grade you were sent an email alerting you - there are about 14 of you!

Seniors you will see an "E" grade for assignments that only apply to Sophomores.

Sophomores you will see an "E" grade for assignments that only apply to Seniors.  Sophomores you still have 2 additional grades in the grade book that are blank since they will be assigned Monday/Tuesday.

REMEMBER, EVERYONE WILL HAVE UNTIL MAY 19TH - MIDNIGHT - TO INFORM ME THROUGH AN EMAIL AND SEND ME LINKS TO ANY NEW ASSIGNMENTS YOU HAVE COMPLETED!  I WILL TRY TO UPDATE GRADES AS QUICKLY AS I CAN EACH DAY.

Don't forget to check back for the 2:30pm ZOOM link
(MONDAY and TUESDAY) for our
 END OF YEAR BEACH PARTY 
and OBX Trivia Game!




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Thursday, May 14, 2020

S2 - DAY 84/85 - MAY 14/15 - CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - FINAL LESSON FOR SENIORS!



Hi Everyone!

 FINAL CLASS ZOOMS ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY AT 2:30PM EACH DAY NEXT WEEK TO SAY GOODBYE! GET INTO THE SUMMER MODE AND DRESS OBX BEACHIE OR HAWAIIAN STYLE! ...I MAY HAVE AN OBX TRIVIA GAME FOR YOU ALL FOR FUN!...PRIZES WILL BE SENT IN THE MAIL:)

 This is it for Seniors!  Seniors check out your last tasks below!  Please be sure to check your grades by Friday afternoon and let me know if there are any issues!   I WILL PERSONALLY EMAIL YOU YOUR GRADE AS WELL - MANY OF YOU HAD A BORDERLINE GRADE SO PLAY IT SAFE AND CHECK IN WITH ME! You can keep in touch until May 19th to get your work in!  If you need a couple points to boost your grade, please do the Sophomore letter writing assignment!  Feel free to check in on the ZOOMS Monday/Tuesday - We'd all love to hear your plans for the summer and next year!

Sophomores ONE LAST assignment below.  If you are not much of a letter writer I will consider other options but I do need something for you to turn in - whether it be a written reflection or a video!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

LESSON DAY 84/85:

THIS IS THE LESSON THAT I WOULD LIKE ALL OF YOU TO COMPLETE THIS WEEK.
SOPHOMORES 

  • As you watch the documentary, please think about issues that YOU may consider writing to YOUR congressman about.
  • Do some RESEARCH about the issue that interests you most and is important for you to act on NOW!  Using evidence will make your call to action more urgent and effective!  Maybe the videos inspired you OR if you watch the news there is a lot!  Here are some issues:
    • COVID-19 issues
      • Federal vs State level responses
      • Testing availability and cost
      • Healthcare cost
      • PPE(Personal Protective Equipment)Shortages
      • Health and Safety of frontline workers - Medical (nurses,doctors, pharmacists, etc), First Responders(police, firemen, paramedics,etc) Grocers(cashiers, baggers, delivery, stock, etc) Public Transportation workers, Maintenance cleaning ladies and janitors) and other ESSENTIAL WORKERS who HAVE HAD to go to work
      • Unemployment benefits
      • Food Banks - free lunches at schools over the summer?
      • Issues with banks paying loans
      • Social Distancing and Mask Rules, Re-Opening Timeline (Wisconsin Stay at home orders overturned by Supreme Court)
      • Schooling in the fall  ...now concerns of child health and the new syndrome, universities going online for the fall
      • Protests (Armed protesters in Michigan)
      • Mixed messaging from Government leaders and Medical Experts
      • Mental Health issues
      • International issues - WHO, reporting, travel, aid to those at risk in refugee camps, etc
    • Gun violence - (shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia March for Our Lives)
    • Racism/Discrimination (LGBTQ foster families)
    • 2020 Election - Safety concerns, mail-in voting, voting registration, delayed citizen applications
    • Corruption in D.C. - Senator sell off stocks before crash, Michael Flynn
    • Environment - pollution decrease!? 
    • High speed internet access for all
    • Juvenile detention
  • Draft a "FORMAL" letter "To Whom It May Concern" -  Share this letter with me by May 19th!  After you send me a draft of your letter I will help you determine WHICH GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL AT WHICH LEVEL you should send the letter to - Writing /printing an actual letter, believe it or not, has a better chance to get a response over a Email!
  • If you have another idea LMK!? ...this could include:
    • recording a Soapbox speech about the issue to inform other students about some sort of injustice...see MIKVA PROJECT SOAPBOX CHALLENGE - another link for EXAMPLES broadcast on CSPAN
    • volunteering and writing a reflection of the work you did and people you met
    • collecting and donating items or $  for a cause and writing a reflection of the work you did
    • making PPE/masks or care baskets for first responders and donating and writing a reflection of the work you did
    • becoming involved with a political campaign or some government initiative through the school board, township, or city, state, national level and writing a reflection of the work you did


SENIORS ONLY - I hope the videos above were inspirational...Rather than write a letter to your congressman, I would like for you to do the following:
  • REGISTER TO THE VOTE ...I am assuming that you will all be 18 by the next election on November 3, 2020.  
    • WATCH this video for instructions: how to register to vote video 
    • GO TO THIS WEBSITE: https://www.cookcountyclerk.com/agency/elections
    • If you are already registered confirm your registration and send me a screenshot.  If you are new to registering, send me the "success" screenshot as you see below
    • If you cannot register, no worries just let me know you cannot in an email - no questions asked 



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Monday, May 11, 2020

CELEBRATE WITH A NEW EAGLE UPDATE....AND THE OBX WAY!

EAGLE UPDATE MAY 12:


NOW THAT YOU FINISHED THE AP TEST...  I GIVE YOU PERMISSION TO BINGE WATCH THE OBX ON NETFLIX! ;)

...BUT HOLD OFF ON GETTING INTO VACA MODE UNTIL NEXT TUESDAY!!!

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S2 - DAY 81/82 - AFTER TEST FOLLOW-UP


If you took the chance and tried the AP Test CONGRATULATIONS!  Remember it is really important that you do not talk about the test questions or post anything on social media with the risk of disqualifying your score!  DON'T FORGET TO SEND ME A SCREEN SHOT OF YOUR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION SCREEN/EMAIL FOR EXTRA CREDIT!!!

THIS IS THE LESSON THAT I WOULD LIKE ALL OF YOU TO COMPLETE THIS WEEK.
SOPHOMORES - As you watch the documentary, please think about issues that YOU may consider writing to YOUR congressman about....that will be the next step...that is unless you have another idea!? ...one option is to record a Soapbox speech about the issue to inform other students about some sort of injustice... LMK ...MORE INSTRUCTIONS ON THURSDAY!

 SENIORS ONLY - I hope the videos above were inspirational...Rather than write a letter to your congressman, I would like for you to do the following:
  • REGISTER TO THE VOTE ...I am assuming that you will all be 18 by the next election on November 3, 2020.  
    • WATCH this video for instructions: how to register to vote video 
    • GO TO THIS WEBSITE: https://www.cookcountyclerk.com/agency/elections
    • If you are already registered confirm your registration and send me a screenshot.  If you are new to registering, send me the "success" screenshot as you see below
    • If you cannot register, no worries just let me know you cannot in an email - no questions asked 




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S2 - DAY 81: MAY 11 - AP TEST TODAY! @2:30

AP GOV TEST IS TODAY!!! MONDAY, MAY 11

2:30 CHECK -IN....TEST BEGINS AT 3:00 SHARP!

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM MS. RYAN:  

If you are reading this and getting ready for THE TEST, or debating on whether you should or not, please know that either way I am SUPER proud of you guys having the COURAGE to sign up for and "AP" class and challenging yourself to college-level material ...maybe even before you knew you were ready for it!  With the current circumstances and all the hardships you have faced with this transition to online learning, many of you have pushed yourself to stay engaged and follow through on your commitment to your education.  There may be some of you really struggling to cope with all of this - your world has been rattled and this is understood!  Always remember that there will be times that challenge you and the decisions you make to keep yourself sane and healthy are yours and, in this case, you will NOT be judged either way!  If you miss the test today, your E-Ticket will remain active until the make-up test date.  If you choose NOT to take the test, your grade in class will NOT be affected BUT you will miss the opportunity of the AP testing experience, the possibility of earning college credit, AND Extra Credit in my class!   Either way,  PLEASE check back to the class blog AFTER THE TEST @4:00ish for some follow-up and a preview of the next lesson for the week....SENIORS it will be you LAST lesson for APGOV :)   XOXOXOXOX  Ms.Ryan

IF YOU ARE TAKING THE TEST:

  • IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE AN EMAIL OR TEXT WITH YOUR E-TICKET, LOGIN TO:  https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/   and "MY AP" ...and look for the "GO TO YOUR EXAM" yellow box as you see below...hover over your AP ID and copy it! Read the instructions and complete all of the security questions until you get to the timer... 

  • ALSO - DURING THE TEST - PLEASE STAY OFF SOCIAL MEDIA, CELL PHONES, AND THE INTERNET!  - DO NOT TRY TO "GOOGLE" INFORMATION or "CROWD SOURCE" THE ANSWER! - YOU RUN THE RISK OF BEING BANNED FROM ANY AP COLLEGE BOARD TESTING PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDES THE SAT! IT'S NOT WORTH IT! 
  • AS SOON AS YOU COMPLETE YOUR TEST YOU WILL GET A SCREEN THAT SAYS YOU SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE TEST AND AN EMAIL.....PLEASE TAKE A SCREEN SHOT AND SEND IT TO ME - I WILL GIVE YOU 100 POINTS EXTRA CREDIT!



GOOD LUCK!





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Thursday, May 7, 2020

S2 - DAY 79/80: MAY7/8 - THE BUREAUCRACY AND CA FRQ PRACTICE

OH WHAT A BEAUTIFUL DAY!!
AFTER TODAY'S LESSON THERE ARE ONLY 3 MORE TO GO!
CHECK YOUR GRADES AND CATCH-UP!!!
...AND DON'T FORGET IT'S MOTHER'S DAY! AND...

AP GOV TEST IS MONDAY, MAY 11-2:30 CHECK -IN! PLEASE JOIN A DAILY ZOOM REVIEW MEETING THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AT 2:30...AND A FOLLOW-UP ON TUESDAY! - 50 PTS EACH

Join Zoom Meeting https://leyden212-org.zoom.us/j/94364060371 Meeting ID: 943 6406 0371 Password: 089116

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

  • AP TEST INFORMATION LETTER LINK - I sent this to you and your parents Wednesday night!  Please review it: CHOOSE A DEVICE, PRACTICE ON THE DEMO,  AND GET READY!

LESSON FOR DAY 79/80:

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Monday, May 4, 2020

S2 - DAY 76/77: MAY4/5 - THE JUDICIARY

For my Star Wars Fans...
...remember our original AP TEST DATE was MAY 4th!!!....Fortunately we have an extra week!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

LESSON FOR DAY 76/77:

  • BE SURE YOU GO OVER THE TEST INFORMATION ABOVE!  WE WILL ZOOM LATER THIS WEEK IN THE EVENT YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS! 
  • WATCH Edpuzzle Review Video 8: 2.6 Expansion of Presidential Power ... this introduce strategies for the CONCEPT APPLICATION FRQ! 
  • WATCH Edpuzzle Review Video 9: 2.8 the Judicial Branch ...this reviews the Brutus/Fed78 debate on the powers of SCOTUS, Marbury v Madison and the power of judicial review...as well as tips on the CONCEPT APPLICATION FRQ!
  • WATCH Edpuzzle Review Video 10: 2.10 the Court in Action ...this reviews the power of the court with judicial review, stare decisis, judicial restraint, judicial activism, amicus briefs.


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Thursday, April 30, 2020

S2 - DAY 74/75: APRIL 30 / MAY 1 - THE PRESIDENCY


I hope the RAIN is not getting you all down :(   ....looks like Friday- May 1st -will be SUNNY! :)

There is a lot of information coming your way about your AP TEST on May 11 at 3pm.  As soon as I get it put together in a concise way I will share it with you.  Please check back over the weekend for an extra post which I will also send out as an email to you and your parents.

I will also post a few other EXTRA Review Videos and begin practicing the Concept FRQ.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

LESSON FOR DAY 74/75:


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Monday, April 27, 2020

S2 - DAY 71/72: APRIL 27/28 - CONGRESS

HAPPY WEEK 7 OF QUARANTINE!  Can you believe 6 weeks have gone by already?!?!?

We only have 4 weeks left of school!  So stay strong!

Ms.Ryan

THIS WEEKS EAGLE UPDATE:

A FEW ANNOUNCEMENTS/REMINDERS:

  • DON'T FORGET PERIOD 2 ATTENDANCE MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, AND FRIDAY!

LESSON FOR DAY 71/72: APRIL 27/28:

  • REVIEW UNIT 2:
    • (from last week)WATCH Review Video 5:  Structures, Powers, and Functions of Congress ....100 points
      • After some feedback from YOU and MY SONS:) I eliminated a lot of the interrupting questions....there are only 5? note stops and one open-ended question...just watch the video and take notes for yourself.  THIS IS A GREAT REVIEW ON ALL THINGS CONGRESS AND WELL WORTH IT!... there is also a great explanation on how your ARGUMENT ESSAY will be scored...remember it is 60% of your grade!  I will make these more viewer friendly from this point forward!
    • WATCH Review Video 6:  2.3 Congressional Behavior (25min) ...I cut out the beginning and end...so you just got the juicy part:)
    • COMPLETE A MIND MAP only for Big Idea #1 about the Legislative Branch use SLIDE 6 in this UNIT 2:  INTERACTIONS AMONG BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT REVIW  Slides 5-52 are all about the Legislative Branch...if you watched the videos the slides should look familiar!  Take a picture and email me your MIND MAP for credit!...If you have not watched Edpuxxle Review Videos 5&6 you can check out this summary on Congress from me:  

OTHER REVIEW SOURCES:

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Thursday, April 23, 2020

S2 - DAY 69/70: APRIL 23/24- UNIT 1 REVIEW GAME TIME! ...and start UNIT 2!

Hi Everybody APGOPO! 

I hope you are doing well!  I am a bit concerned and, to be perfectly honest, a bit disappointed in your lack of engagement with classwork.  Only about 5-6 students in each class are diligently completing the work assigned...and... WE STILL HAVE A MONTH TO GO! :(   Please be aware your March 13 Progress Report grade can go down ONE letter grade!

I know this isn't ideal and it's new BUT it may be our reality for a while ...not just for this year...maybe even next year!  We could be going through "waves" of on and off quarantine periods until there is a treatment or a vaccine.  The sooner we get used "school online" the better.

YOUR EDUCATION IS NOT ANY LESS IMPORTANT!  Only YOU have the power to make the most of what is offered to you!  ...DON'T CHECK OUT! ...TRY TO STAY INVOLVED VIRTUALLY!  ...SEE BELOW!

PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT IS GOING WITH YOU BY COMPLETING THESE QUICK 4 QUESTIONS:

A FEW ANNOUNCEMENTS/REMINDERS:

  • DON'T FORGET PERIOD 2 ATTENDANCE MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, AND FRIDAY!
  • EARTH DAY - Wednesday, April 22nd is the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day! To celebrate, The West Leyden Ecology Club has put together a document that gives suggestions/links for activities that you could do in-person (safely, of course) and digitally to celebrate.  They are asking people to post about them on Twitter - Leyden Ecology Club @WestEcology_212 and #leydenpride:

LESSON FOR DAY 69/70: APRIL 23/24:

  • QUIZLET 
    • GO TO REVIEW QUIZLET UNIT 1 LINK   ....if you need to JOIN MY CLASS USE THIS LINK ...if you have an "alias" that is not clear...please email me your name if you do not see that I have given you a grade in HAC!
    • COMPLETE the "Learn" activity until you "Master" it and get a Trophy! ...100 points
    • LOGIN FOR QUIZLET LIVE GAMETIME!...100 points!  There are 3 ZOOM meeting times!  Choose ONE to attend!  You will find all of these links in your gmail OR chat a few minutes before.  Be sure you sign in so I can identify you in the waiting room and let you in.  Participant video will be turned off and you will be muted.  There is a chat function on the bottom right where I will send the join codes and you can communicate with me.  It may take us a few minutes to get started so be patient and don't hesitate to join if you are a bit late.  You can open Zoom on one page and minimize and then login to Quizlet Live on another page to play.  OR,  it may be helpful to have your phone or a second device.   These are the synchronous class  "meeting times" the district established for periods 3, 9, and 10....100 points
      • THURSDAY, APRIL 23 at 2:00-2:45
      • FRIDAY, APRIL 24 at 11:30-12:15
      • FRIDAY, APRIL 24 at 2:30-3:15
  • EDPUZZLE
    • Ms. Ryan's APGOPO EDPUZZLE JOIN LINK here:
    • WATCH Review Video 5:  Structures, Powers, and Functions of Congress ....100 points
      • After some feedback from you and MY SONS:) I eliminated a lot of the interrupting questions....there are only 5? note stops and one open-ended question...just watch the video and take notes for yourself.  THIS IS A GREAT REVIEW ON ALL THINGS CONGRESS AND WELL WORTH IT!... there is also a great explanation on how your ARGUMENT ESSAY will be scored...remember it is 60% of your grade!  I will make these more viewer friendly from this point forward!
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Monday, April 20, 2020

S2 - DAY 66/67: APRIL 20/21 - UNIT 1 REVIEW

HELLO EVERYONE!

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL DAY!  I HOPE YOU FIND SOME TIME TO ENJOY THE SUNSHINE AND BLUE SKIES !

A FEW REMINDERS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:

  • PERIOD 2 ATTENDANCE MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, AND FRIDAY!

A HEADS UP FOR WEDNESDAY....

  • GOOGLE MEET WITH YOUR CONGRESSMAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:  On Wednesday at 11am, Congressman Quigley will be synchronously hosting a Google Meet with Leyden students. It's a "check-in" day, so attendance is optional.  There will be lots of conversation about the Federal response to the pandemic and time for Q and A as well.  IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS TO ASK PLEASE EMAIL ME YOUR QUESTIONS AHEAD OF TIME SO THAT WE COULD FORWARD THEM TO THE CONGRESSMAN!  EXTRA CREDIT FOR JOINING IN..EVEN MORE BONUS POINTS FOR ASKING QUESTIONS!

MONDAY/TUESDAY LESSON...

UNIT 1 HAS 4 "BIG IDEAS."  These BIG IDEAS are presented in this: 
SLIDES PRESENTATION:  UNIT 1: FOUNDATIONS OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY
  • Review the UNIT 1 SLIDES above... if you have been watching the review videos this should be easy...if not, it may be helpful to you to watch the videos below to review the content: Making these videos is not easy! Sorry about being long winded and tongue tied!: 
  • For each BIG IDEA create a MIND MAP ...see below....you can call this a web, graphic organizer, etc. AND feel free to draw freehand - my preference -  or go digital (LUCID CHART ..but don't waste time if you are not tech savvy on this!?)...
    •  ...no need to be artistic - but go for it if you'd like -  just be organized and legible..these can act as great cheat sheets for your test! 
    • In the center you should have the BIG IDEA.  
    • Be sure to include important vocabulary, people, places, events, documents, compromises,  positions, etc. that are relevant. THESE CAN BE FOUND ON THE YELLOW  CONTENT OUTLINE SLIDE AFTER THE BIG IDEA!
    • USE ONLY ONE PIECE OF NOTEBOOK PAPER FOR EACH BIG IDEA! 
    • When you finish send me one picture of of all 4 of your Unit 1 MIND MAPS
SOME EXAMPLES...

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Thursday, April 16, 2020

S2 - DAY 64/65: APRIL16/17 - ARGUMENT ESSAY

DON'T FORGET TO COMPLETE ATTENDANCE ON MONDAY,TUESDAY,THURSDAY, AND FRIDAY!

Hi Everyone!

FYI - APRIL 17 PROGRESS REPORT GRADES ARE DUE!  If you are NOT completing any work your grade WILL go down by ONE letter grade from the MARCH 13 PROGRESS REPORT!
If you are confused, here is what you should have completed so far as well as the new lesson for today!


1. APRIL7/8 -  JOIN Ms. Ryan's Edpuzzle Class here:  https://edpuzzle.com/join/lecijve and  COMPLETE: 
2.  APRIL 13/14 - CREATE your own "paper" cheat sheet for the 9 Foundational Documents and SEND ME ONE BIG PICTURE.  Use a half sheet of paper for each document and write down bullet points in your own words. Use any of the sources below to help you:
3.  APRIL 16/17 - COMPLETE two argument essays from the slides/video presentation below on this document that can be found in your google drive:  



CHECK OUT SOME MORE REVIEW SOURCES:
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Monday, April 13, 2020

S2 - DAY 61/62: APRIL 13/14 - AP REVIEW UNIT 1 & ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY

Hi! I hope you all had a PHENOMENAL weekend!

DON'T FORGET TO COMPLETE ATTENDANCE ON MONDAY,TUESDAY,THURSDAY, AND FRIDAY!

 In case you missed it:

EAGLE UPDATE VIDEO LINK:


TODAY WE WILL:

 FYI:  The AP College Board is posting Review Videos for each course on YouTube.  Here is the link for our class YouTube APGOPO Review Video Playlist.  There are around 10,000 students watching these videos and maintaining the rigor of prepping for a college test! ...Do not put yourself at a disadvantage! YOU CAN DO IT!...EVEN UNDER QUARANTINE :)

I am following the lessons for the review and creating Edpuzzle.  I understand it is time consuming since each video is around 45 minutes but if you want to be BEST prepared for the test, complete ALL of the Edpuzzles.  All will be graded and EXTRA CREDIT PRACTICE will be given.

1. If you did not do so last week:  JOIN Ms. Ryan's Edpuzzle Class here:  
2.  Last week you were to COMPLETE: 
3. CREATE your own "paper" cheat sheet for the 9 Foundational Documents and SEND ME ONE BIG PICTURE.  It is highly recommended that you have a "cheat sheet" ready  for each document that you can use on the day of the test!  Don't over do it! Use a half sheet of paper for each document and write down bullet points in your own words - do not copy large quotes!  If you are watching the Edpuzzle Review Videos, just take the notes from the lessons.  Here are a couple of nice resources that you can use to review the documents and take notes from:
  • APGOPO REQUIRED DOCUMENTS - Each document is grouped under a BIG IDEA of the course.  The actual documents, audio, and video analysis are attached for each one.
  • Required Docs CRAM SHEET  -  This is in very vague language but includes nice "short" quotes and phrases that are most cited
  • Foundational Documents Quick Reference Guide  - Gives nice main points summary
  • WOW! I FOUND ANOTHER AMAZING SOURCE:  https://app.studyedge.com/authentication/guest/icivics - This is an online AP Gov Course that was made FREE! 
    • Watch this 2 minute instruction video:  Study Edge Instructions Video
    •  The best part is the videos and pdf outlines of each of the 9 Foundational Documents and the 15 SCOTUS cases. Watch the videos and if you can't print out the PDF outlines use them for your notes!
    • Remember the steps to sign in:
      • Find EAST LEYDEN HIGH SCHOOL FRANKLIN PARK,IL
      • Your First Name
      • Your Last Name
      • ACCESS CODE: Ryan1
Looking ahead...
In the next lesson, you will have a video to watch of me explaining the new format of the Argument FRQ.  If you are watching the Edpuzzle videos it will all sound familiar.  Then, you will complete a PRACTICE Argument FRQ that will be included in your grades. 
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Tuesday, April 7, 2020

S2 - DAY 58/60: APRIL 7/9 - AP TEST REVIEW! YAY!

TODAY WE WILL:

1. WATCH a  5min VIDEO update on the course syllabus for the remainder of the year:

2.  CHECK OUT the AP UPDATES and RESOURCES!

3. CHECK OUT the first of the review videos for APGOPO...remember there are around 10,000 students watching these videos and maintaining the rigor of prepping for a college test! ...Do not put yourself at a disadvantage! YOU CAN DO IT!...EVEN UNDER QUARANTINE :)
  • JOIN Ms. Ryan's EdPuzzle Class here:https://edpuzzle.com/join/lecijve
  • COMPLETE the Edpuzzle Review Video 1 APGOPO 1.2 &1.3 (43 MIN!)
  • Remember a NEW video review is posted everyday!  I will list Edpuzzle links here for you to watch... it is not required BUT I WILL REWARD YOU WITH EXTRA CREDIT !!! If you want to do well on the AP TEST you may consider it....remember these videos are being produced by AP - THE PEOPLE THAT MAKE AND GRADE THE TEST soooo it might be worthwhile.  I will base my review lessons on these videos!  ...next week you can look forward to a video summing up the big ideas and argumentative writing skills!  

ZOOM MEETINGS:

PERIOD 10 APGOPO ZOOM MEETING ON TUESDAY AT 2:00PM - If you would like to connect on ZOOM to just say hi, chat, or ask questions please check your email or Google Calendar for a "Join Zoom Meeting" link



PERIOD 3 APGOPO ZOOM MEETING ON THURSDAY AT 11:30AM - If you would like to connect on ZOOM to just say hi, chat, or ask questions please check your email or Google Calendar for a "Join Zoom Meeting" link



PERIOD 9 APGOPO ZOOM MEETING ON THURSDAY AT 2:30PM - If you would like to connect on ZOOM to just say hi, chat, or ask questions please check your email or Google Calendar for a "Join Zoom Meeting" link



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Sunday, April 5, 2020

S2 - DAY 57: APRIL 6 - WELCOME BACK FROM SPRING BREAK!




1. CHECK IN TO YOUR PERIOD 2 ATTENDANCE ON MONDAY!

2. Students will need to join the East Leyden EdPuzzle class using this link:
3. DON'T FORGET TO PICK UP A LUNCH BETWEEN 11:00AM -12:00PM!

Schedule for this week:

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Friday, March 27, 2020

E-LEARNING WILL CONTINUE ON APRIL 6TH!

I know many of you have questions about what is happening after Spring Break...

If you have not checked the Leyden Website - Please be aware that E-LEARNING WILL continue after SPRING BREAK!  

On Monday, April 6th, the district will provide a lesson for ALL students and review the updated E-LEARNING expectations which the Illinois State Board of Education will not release until March 31st.  So we are all waiting for these new directives

I have been instructed to plan for E-LEARNING at least until April 17.  This is all I know.  ...this may be long term ...for good reason... so people prepare yourself and get a positive mindset about it!  

If you or your parents/guardians have questions or concerns please voice them on a survey sent to your email from Mr.Markey.










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Thursday, March 26, 2020

S2 - DAY 55/56: MARCH 26/27 - FINISHING UP UNIT 7 (AP UNIT 5!?) & SPRING BREAK!

HI EVERYONE!

 IF YOU CHECK YOUR GRADE BOOK YOU WILL NOTICE I HAVE CREATED EIGHT ASSIGNMENTS THAT I WILL GRADE FOR THE LAST 2 WEEKS OF EXTENDED E-LEARNING:
  • ONLY THREE HAVE A POINT VALUE AND ARE EXPECTED FROM EVERYONE.
  • THE OTHER FIVE ASSIGNMENTS ARE "EC" EXTRA CREDIT FOR THOSE WHO ARE TRYING TO RAISE THEIR GRADES...SO DON'T FREAK OUT!
After Spring Break we will begin reviewing for the AP TEST (45 minutes, online, and free response questions only!) and then completing a CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROJECT.  

 I HOPE YOU GUYS FIND A SPECIAL WAY TO RELAX AND ENJOY YOUR SPRING BREAK! BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR EMAIL AND THE LEYDEN WEBSITE FOR UPDATES! 

Here is what ALL of you should have completed (DUE FRIDAY, MARCH 27 AT 3:30PM) on AP CLASSROOM after reading Chapters 12, 13, and 14:
  • AP CLASSROOM CH 12 FRQ QUIZ - 2 of the 4 questions (March 22/23)
  • AP CLASSROOM CH 13 & 14 FRQ QUIZ -  2 of the 4 questions (March 24/25)
  • AP CLASSROOM UNIT 5 PROGRESS CHECK FRQ A -  2 questions (TODAY! March 26/27)
If you are trying to raise your grades be sure you complete the AP CLASSROOM CH 12 MCQ QUIZ,   CH 13&14 MCQ QUIZ,   UNIT 5 PROGRESS CHECK MCQ.  In addition you can send me evidence of notes and any activities from AP GOV UNIT 7 ACTIVITIES PACKET you complete for Chapters 12-14. 

Here are some helpful links ALL on one document:  CHAPTER 12-14 SLIDES AND LINKS


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