DAY 13: FEDERALIST AND ANTI-FEDERALIST CHECK-IN

TODAY WE WILL:

1.  Review Fed. No.10 and Brutus No.1 on pages 15-20 in the Week 3 packet

• Fed. 10 Handout KEY LINK
• Brutus 1 Handout KEY LINK

2.  Formative assessment-quick check-in quiz
3.  Class time to FINISH the Constitution study guide pages 21-34 in the Week 3 packet

HOMEWORK:

• Get Parent/Guardian signatures! DON'T FORGET OPEN HOUSE ON TUESDAY AT 6PM.
• FINISH the Constitution study guide pages 21-34 in the Week 3 packet....we will review this on Tuesday...open this link to watch short videos that will help you as you read each part of the Constitution and complete the study guide:   Constitution study guide pages 21-34
• FINISH the chart on the last page of your packet comparing the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution
• READ and take notes on textbook section 2.4,2.5 and 2.6...go over the slides here to help you get the BIG ideas....FYI- NO QUIZ on Tuesday...probably Wednesday!
• 2.4 SLIDES ....ooh!...I made a video! 2.4 VIDEO SLIDES VIDEO LECTURE
• 2.5 SLIDES
• 2.6 SLIDES

LOOKING AHEAD....

• Binder check and set up!
• Grade review....YES..I am putting some in this weekend!
• FRQ: IDEA Poster and TIPS

EXTRAS...

• Two perspectives on "PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACY"...
• Are people really "sheep"le ...and just want to be part of the majority? WATCH: THE WAVE
• POWER of the PEOPLE harnessed by SLEEPING GIANTS... a social media campaign on Twitter which informs people of companies whose advertisements pay and support "hate" speech ... many companies have responded and are more careful how they advertise.  Check it out!

HAVE A GREAT 3-DAY WEEKEND!

DAY 12: FEDERALIST AND ANTI-FEDERALIST

TODAY WE WILL...

1.  Are you a Federalist and Anti-Federalist? PERSONALITY QUIZ LINK
2.  Federalist and Anti-Federalist quotes sort
3.  Review pages 13-14 “Government Power and Individual rights”
4.  Jigsaw and discuss the excerpts from Fed. No.10 and Brutus No.1 on pages 15-20 in the Week 3 packet
5.  Introduce the Constitution study guide pages 21-34 in the Week 3 packet...WATCH:

• An Introduction to the Constitution 2:08
• The Constitution Song 4:48
• CRASH COURSE: The Constitution, the Articles, and Federalism  
• ...open this link to watch short videos that will help you as you read each part of the Constitution and complete the study guide:   Constitution study guide pages 21-34

HOMEWORK:
...for Friday

• Get Parent/Guardian signatures!
• Complete the Constitution study guide pages 21-34 in the Week 3 packet
• Complete the comparison chart Articled and Constitution sides...last page of the packet!

DAY 11: CONSTITUTIONAL COMPROMISES...DRAFTING A NEW CONSTITUTION

TODAY WE WILL...

1. Tower challenge
2.  Review the Articles of Confederation and chart
3.  Review the Constitutional compromises
4.  Federalist and Anti-Federalist quotes sort

HOMEWORK:
...for Thursday

• Get Parent/Guardian signatures!
• Read pages 13-14 “Government Power and Individual rights” and translate the excerpts from Fed. No.10 and Brutus No.1 on pages 15-20 in the Week 3 packet 
• FOR EXTRA HELP WATCH KHAN ACADEMY VIDEOS:
• Federalist 10 (Part I) VIDEO 9:56
• Federalist 10 (Part II) VIDEO 6:05
• Brutus I VIDEO 9:02   

...for Friday

• Complete the Constitution study guide pages 21-34 in the Week 3 packet
• Complete the comparison chart Articled and Constitution sides...last page of the packet!
• Syllabus stations...Binder check and set up!
• Grade review.

DAY 10: ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION AND SHAYS REBELLION

TODAY WE WILL:

1.  Review Sections 2.2 SLIDES and 2.3 SLIDES about the  Articles of Confederation and the Constitutional Convention pages 21-27
2.  QUIZ!
3.  Review pages 2-5 in Week 3 packet Challenges of the Articles of Confederation AND review pages 6-11 The Articles of Confederation and comparison chart - Articles side only....we will finish this Wednesday... 
4. WATCH:  Khan Academy video The Articles of Confederation and Shays Rebellion  ....this will help you tackle reading the Articles of Confederation if you are having trouble!

HOMEWORK:  CHANGE OF PLANS FROM WEEK 3 PACKET!!
...for Wednesday

• Get Parent/Guardian signatures!
• Watch the following videos and take notes on the videos in your week 3 packet on page 12: 
• The Constitutional Convention 10:15
• Constitutional Compromises: The Electoral College 5:31
• Constitutional Compromises: The Three-Fifths Compromise 6:56
• The Impact  of Constitutional Compromises on Us Today 8:25

LOOKING AHEAD:

...for Thursday

• Read pages 13-14 “Government Power and Individual rights” and translate the excerpts from Fed. No.10 and Brutus No.1 on pages 15-20 in the Week 3 packet 

...for Friday

• Complete the Constitution study guide pages 21-34 in the Week 3 packet
• Complete the comparison chart Articled and Constitution sides...last page of the packet!

DAY 9: TYPES OF DEMOCRACIES AND INTRO TO THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION

TODAY WE WILL:

1. Review pages 26-30 "Applying the Models of Democracy " in the Week 2 Packet.  Try to identify the Democratic Model in each example and then choose 3 cartoons, 3 quotations, and 3 scenarios and explain your choice....Week 2 packets collected!
2. Review and receive parent letter, syllabus and Emergency Pass
3. Review Sections 2.2 SLIDES and 2.3 SLIDES about the  Articles of Confederation and the Constitutional Convention pages 21-27...QUIZ POSTPONED UNTIL TUESDAY!
4. Receive Week 3 packet ...overview

HOMEWORK:

• Get Parent/Guardian signatures!
• Complete your Week 2 packets and turn them in Monday if you have not done so.
• Read 2.2 and 2.3 in your textbook and take notes.  We will review the information on Monday an take a reading quiz TUESDAY!
• In week 3 packet, read pages 2-5 in Week 3 packet “Challenges of the Articles of Confederation  AND read/annotate pages 6-11 The Articles of Confederation.  
• Complete a comparison chart - Articles side only...last page of the packet!

DAY 8: MODELS OF DEMOCRACY SIMULATION

TODAY  WE WILL:

1. Complete 1.1, 1.2, 2.1 reading quiz
2. Review the reading TYPES OF DEMOCRACIES in the Week 2 Packet ...fast food lunch simulation
3. Review pages 26-30 "Applying the Models of Democracy " in the Week 2 Packet.  Try to identify the Democratic Model in each example and then choose 3 cartoons, 3 quotations, and 3 scenarios and explain your choice.

HOMEWORK:

• Complete your Week 2 packets and turn them in Monday if you have not done so.
• Read 2.2 and 2.3 in your textbook and take notes.  We will review the information on Monday an take a reading quiz!

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

DAY 7: DEMOCRATIC IDEALS AND THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE FRQ

TODAY WE WILL:

1. Review  CHAPTER 2.1 SLIDES ...history leading up to the Declaration....

2. In the first half of class, in jigsaw groups, we will:

• Share translations of  and excerpt of  THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE 
• Find textual evidence in the excerpt that reflects the five democratic ideals below
• limited government
• natural rights
• social contract
• popular sovereignty
• republicanism
• You will take notes on page 20 of the Week 2 packet on the handout that looks like THIS: DEMOCRATIC IDEALS AND DECLARATION CHART.

2. In the second half of class - 20 minutes,  using your notes from class and the Declaration, complete the FRQ on the PAPER handout given in class that looks like THIS: FRQ DEMOCRATIC IDEALS AND DECLARATION.

HOMEWORK:

• WATCH: Democratic Ideals in the Declaration of Independence ...REFLECT: How do you think you did on the FRQ?
• For reading and lesson preview, WATCH : "Introduction to Democracy and its Variations" 
• Read pages 21-25 "TYPES OF DEMOCRACIES" in the Week 2 Packet
• Complete pages 26-30 "Applying the Models of Democracy " in the Week 2 Packet.  Identify the Democratic Model in each example and then choose 3 cartoons, 3 quotations, and 3 scenarios and explain your choice of model. 
• FYI- YOUR PACKETS WILL BE COLLECTED FRIDAY FOR PRACTICE POINTS
• DON'T FORGET TO STUDY 1.1.,1.2, AND 2.1 FOR A READING QUIZ FRIDAY!

DAY 6: DEMOCRATIC IDEALS AND THE DECLARATION

TODAY WE WILL:

1. Complete Democratic Ideal poster in groups and present the meaning and information of each democratic ideal to class so students can take notes

• limited government
• natural rights
• social contract
• popular sovereignty
• republicanism

2018 P3  POSTERS                         2018 P10  POSTERS

2. Review  CHAPTER 2.1 SLIDES
3. QUIZLET timeline practice... put the event in order...JOIN MY QUIZLET CLASS WITH THIS LINK:  https://quizlet.com/join/GC6EsSadk

HOMEWORK:

• Read pages 12-16 in Week 2 packet. 
• Read the “Declaration of Independence” on pages 17-19 in the Week 2 packet.
• Summarize each section in your own words... think about the 5 Democratic Ideals. 
• On page 20, write one quote from the Declaration that demonstrates each ideal and explain. 

BONUS:...Since we didn't have time for it in class....

A little bit more background ...Watch Crash Course and the videos below and take notes

on page 11 of the Week 2 packet:

• Introduction: Crash Course U.S. Government and Politics 6:47
• The Enlightenment: John Locke 2:45
• Montesquieu 3:25
• Common Sense 3:49
• Declaration of Independence 3:59 

DAY 5: IDEALS OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY

TODAY WE WILL:

1. What is the purpose of government?

• Preamble...PERKS...5 purposes!
• WATCH: People on the Street: What is the purpose of government
• LISTEN TO: The Daily Inside Hong Kong's Airport

2.  What are the origins of the US Government?

• CHAPTER 1.1 SLIDES 
• CHAPTER 1.2  SLIDES

3. What are the democratic ideals at the heart of the US Government?

• Review the 5 Democratic Ideals
  

  • limited government
  • natural rights
  • social contract
  • popular sovereignty
  • republicanism
• In groups, read and review Democratic Ideals at the Heart of the US Government:
• Create a “Democratic Ideal” poster in groups 

HOMEWORK

• Read 2.1 and take notes in the form of a timeline! ...preview slides: CHAPTER 2.1 SLIDES
• Join my class at Khan Academy at this link: https://www.khanacademy.org/join/C2T8MZXQ  Class Code:  C2T8MZXQ

DAY 4: ROOTS OF THE US CONSTITUTION - 5 DEMOCRATIC IDEALS

TODAY WE WILL:

1. Reading Quiz 1.1 and 1.2
2. Corrections
3. Note-taking Strategies : Reading for Mastery in AP presentation
4. Go over 1.1 and 1.2 powerpoint: CHAPTER 1.1 AND 1.2  SLIDES WITH NOTES

HOMEWORK

• Review powerpoint/video and notes if you did not do well!
• Join my class at Khan Academy at this link: https://www.khanacademy.org/join/C2T8MZXQ
• Class Code:  C2T8MZXQ

• Watch the videos assigned or linked on the blog -
• The Social Contract LINK
• Democratic Ideals of US Government LINK.
• This will give you some context for the reading...

• Read and complete pages 4-10 in Week 2 packet.

WATCH:

• People on the Street: What is the purpose of government

DAY 3: FRQ & AP WEBSITE REVIEW

TODAY WE WILL:

1.  Go Over Cell Phone Policy...article link
2.  D-ice game and seating chart request
3. Go over homework "AP STUDENT WEB HUNT: What is AP US Government and Politics?" HANDOUT and visit the AP College Board Student Site:  https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/home
 - AP College Board Fishbowl
4.  Finish FRQ. Interview a classmate and write an FRQ response paragraph - Intro Interview a Classmate FRQ HANDOUT ...you will turn in the FRQ before you leave class!

HOMEWORK:

• Make sure you have a textbook all week next week!
• Read and outline pages 2-7 in your textbook (Chapter 1: 1.1 and 1.2)...take notes YOUR way!
• Be prepared for a short reading quiz!
• Respond to an email from Ms. Ryan that you will get later this weekend!

* DON'T FORGET YOUR SUPPLIES!

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

DAY 2: WHAT IS AN FRQ AND WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AP?

TODAY WE WILL:

1.  Create a Name Plate Tent.

2.  Complete an identity chart (example) and describe yourself to a partner...partners pay attention!  You will have to introduce them to another group!

3. Introduce and practice an FRQ. Interview a classmate and write an FRQ response paragraph - Intro Interview a Classmate FRQ HANDOUT

4. Go over instructions for homework "AP STUDENT WEB HUNT: What is AP US Government and Politics?" HANDOUT and visit the AP College Board Student Site:  https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/home

5. Check Gmail for my email.  Bookmark Blog. Check out Schoology Course and Google Drive Folder.

HOMEWORK:

• Complete the Interview FRQ and be prepared to present your partner on Friday.
• Complete the AP STUDENT WEB HUNT

LOOKING AHEAD FOR MONDAY:

• Make sure you have a textbook!
• Read pages 2-7 in your textbook (Chapter 1: 1.1 and 1.2) and take notes YOUR WAY!

DAY 1: WELCOME BACK!

WELCOME TO AP US GOVERNMENT & POLITICS!

TODAY WE WILL:

1.  SIT WHEREVER YOU WANT TODAY!

2.  Complete the address on the postcard like this:
                                                               YOUR NAME:         Joe Eagle
               YOUR PARENT/S OR GUARDIAN NAME:  C/O Mr & Mrs. Eagle
                                                                     ADDRESS:  12345 YOUR ADDRESS
                                                                                           City, IL 60231

3.   CELL PHONE POLICY ...article link

4.  Get to know each other ...SPEED DATING
                Introduce yourself and shake hands!
                Show a photo on your phone, talk about it or describe something cool you did this summer
             
5.  Get a supply list and talk about what you need for this class!

HOMEWORK:

Supplies Needed:

• TEXTBOOK: American Government
• Chromebook, Charger
• Headphones/Earbuds
• Planner (School provided) - Required for Hall Passes!
• 1 ½ inch Binder 
• Dividers - 5
• Paper or Notebook
• 2-3 Pens and Pencils
• Pencil Sharpener
• 2-3 Highlighters
• Index Cards - 100