Tuesday, November 26, 2019

DAY 71: INTRODUCTION TO JUDICIARY: SCODOKU AND PODCAST

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

TODAY WE WILL...

1.  LAST DAY TO TURN IN ALL UNIT 3 PRESIDENCY/BUREAUCRACY ACTIVITIES - BLUE PACKETS AND UNIT 3 WORK:
2.   Review and complete test corrections for the UNIT 3 MCQ,TEST CORRECTIONS WILL BE ALLOWED ALL OF NEXT WEEK BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL

3.  Complete the SCODOKU activity

4.  Complete the Podcast Assignment in class.  Go to the following podcast to complete the following assignment:https://www.wnycstudios.org/shows/radiolabmoreperfect/season-one (Click on Listen for the “Kittens Kick The Giggly Blue Robot All Summer” Episode) ...take notes on the handout given in class


HOMEWORK....get ahead if you can!:


Monday, November 25, 2019

DAY 70: UNIT 3 MCQ CORRECTIONS

TODAY WE WILL...

1.  Review and complete test corrections for the UNIT 3 MCQ

2.  Make sure you COMPLETE THE UNIT 3 REVIEW QUIZ on AP CLASSROOM:
3. Turn in UNIT 3 REVIEW:

HOMEWORK:

  • Turn in all EXTRA CREDIT by Tuesday November 26!

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

DAY 67: Review...EPA ...Impeachment hearings...Coffee Drinkers ...OH MY!

DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE DEBATES TODAY AT 8PM....WATCH, WRITE A REFLECTION ON EACH CANDIDATES PERFORMANCE +/-  ...MORE AWESOME EXTRA CREDIT;)

PERIOD 10 - YOU WILL HAVE A SUBSTITUTE...
PLEASE USE CLASS TIME TO REVIEW FOR THE UNIT 3 TEST...SEE BELOW!

TODAY WE WILL...

1. CHECK IT OUT... Trumps EPA is checking off an anti-environment wish-list ...a NATIONAL follow up to the article from yesterday:  Trump rolls back EPA oversight in the Midwest

2. WATCH:
3. Questions about Unit 3 materials...FRQ...MCQ?  


HOMEWORK:

  • COMPLETE THE UNIT 3 REVIEW QUIZ on AP CLASSROOM:
OTHER WORK:

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

DAY 66: CONTROL AND OVERSIGHT OF THE BUREAUCRACY

TODAY WE WILL...

THERE WILL BE AN FRQ WORKSHOP TODAY  -TUESDAY, 2:30-3:30, ROOM 152-J.


During the workshop, I will give direct instruction for 15-20 minutes about the topic of the question and students will immediately be given an FRQ to complete in 20-30 minutes.  The scores of the FRQs will be added to the Writing Portfolio and averaged with the other unit test scores. Please note:
  • Students should plan on staying for the FULL hour.  
  • Any student arriving after 2:40 will not be allowed in the class.
  • Workshops will take place in room 152-J from 2:30-3:30 on the following dates:
-TOMORROW - Tuesday, November 19, Room, 152-J, 2:30-3:30
-Monday, November 25, Room, 152-J, 2:30-3:30
-Tuesday, December 3, Room, 152-J, 2:30-3:30 

-Tuesday, December 10, Room, 152-J, 2:30-3:30

1.  Review control and oversight of the Bureaucracy  - Khan videos:
2.  Apply what you learned with the following news article from YESTERDAY!


HOMEWORK:



Monday, November 18, 2019

DAY 65: Bureaucracy - Introduction, Types, and Limits on

THERE WILL BE AN FRQ WORKSHOP TOMORROW  -TUESDAY, 2:30-3:30, ROOM 152-J.


During the workshop, I will give direct instruction for 15-20 minutes about the topic of the question and students will immediately be given an FRQ to complete in 20-30 minutes.  The scores of the FRQs will be added to the Writing Portfolio and averaged with the other unit test scores. Please note:
  • Students should plan on staying for the FULL hour.  
  • Any student arriving after 2:40 will not be allowed in the class.
  • Workshops will take place in room 152-J from 2:30-3:30 on the following dates:
-TOMORROW - Tuesday, November 19, Room, 152-J, 2:30-3:30
-Monday, November 25, Room, 152-J, 2:30-3:30
-Tuesday, December 3, Room, 152-J, 2:30-3:30 
-Tuesday, December 10, Room, 152-J, 2:30-3:30

TODAY WE WILL...

1. "Bubble-in" Chapter 8 take home test

2.  Bureaucracy intro ...Khan video:



3.  CRASH COURSE VIDEOS HANDOUT AND VIDEO LINKS

HOMEWORK: 

Friday, November 15, 2019

DAY 64: THE BUREAUCRACY

TODAY WE WILL:

1. .  Introduce Federalist 70:  

2.  BUREAUCRACY  INTRODUCTION....CHAPTER 8 TAKE HOME TEST FOR MONDAY!!!

HOMEWORK: 
    • Additional EXTRA CREDIT!:  You can 
      • PART I: 
        • Read the article above. This was an actual OpEd piece in the New York Times which is a reputable news organization. The author of the piece has requested to remain anonymous.
        • As a citizen, write a letter to the President with your concerns regarding the content of the letter.  Be specific about the content - use direct quotes.  
      • PART II:

Thursday, November 14, 2019

DAY 63: UNIT 2 FRQ CORRECTIONS & FEDERALIST 70

TODAY WE WILL:

1.  CHAPTER 7 QUIZLET QUIZ!... https://quizlet.com/_7hi0hk
  
2. Receive FRQ's back...and discuss corrections.  Test Corrections for FRQs are possible during the following times:
  • Thursday, November 14     7 am - 7:30 am , 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Friday, November 15          7 am - 7:30 am , 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Monday, November 18       7 am - 7:30 am , 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Tuesday, November 19       7 am - 7:30 am , 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Wednesday, November 20  7 am - 7:30 am  
 3. Introduce Federalist 70:  
HOMEWORK: 





Wednesday, November 13, 2019

DAY 62: PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP AND ROLE AS A POLICYMAKER

DUE TO THE POWER OUTAGE YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLETING THE LESSON BELOW!  ...I added some videos that elaborate on Lessons 7.5 and 7.6

(PERIOD 10 STUDENTS - YOU DID NOT RECEIVE THE NEW BLUE PACKET...BUT ...YOU CAN LOOK AT THE FED 70 QUOTES AND TRANSLATE THEM AT HOME ON NOTEBOOK PAPER!)

TODAY WE WILL...

1.  REVIEW:
2.  Introduce Federalist 70:  

HOMEWORK:

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

DAY 61: ROLES OF THE PRESIDENT PRESENTATIONS

TODAY WE WILL...

1.   In groups, complete and present about one of the Roles of the President.  Your poster should include the following elements:
  • Title, drawing of symbol of the role, definition of the role as presented in your book or blue packet
  • 3 quotations...some you will find in your blue packet...if you need more check your text or Google it
  • 3 examples from history...you can use the examples from class (above) or in your blue packet
  • 3 examples of our current President fulfilling this role...refer to the last 2 pages of your packet which you should have completed for homework:  Presidential Roles Activity - search for examples of Trump from YouTube, news sources, etc...look for the links on the right of the BLOG... (examples are provided but you need to find one other)
  • FYI -YOU WILL BE GIVEN 20 MINUTES IN CLASS TO PUT YOUR POSTER TOGETHER AND PUT TOGETHER A PRESENTATION FOR THE CLASS
2. Turn in your BLUE packets..,..which includes:
HOMEWORK:

  • Practice Chapter 7 QUIZLET for Mastery for Wednesday!:  https://quizlet.com/_7hi0hk
  • WATCH THE NEWS AND LEARN WHAT YOU CAN ABOUT PRESIDENT TRUMP AND THE IMPEACHMENT....

Monday, November 11, 2019

DAY 60: ROLES OF THE PRESIDENT

TODAY WE WILL...

In your BLUE packets...
1. Review the descriptions of the Roles of the President  that looks like this

2. Complete a Gallery Walk around the room identifying  Roles of the President - 12 History scenarios  

3.  In groups, you will be assigned one of the Roles of the President and you must create a poster with the following elements:

  • Title, drawing of symbol of the role, definition of the role as presented in your book or blue packet
  • 3 quotations...some you will find in your blue packet...if you need more check your text or Goolgle it
  • 3 examples from history...you can use the examples from class (above) or in your blue packet
  • 3 examples of our current President fulfilling this role...refer to the last 2 pages of your packet which you should have completed for homework:  Presidential Roles Activity - search for examples of Trump from YouTube, news sources, etc...look for the links on the right of the BLOG... (examples are provided but you need to find one other)
  • FYI -YOU WILL BE GIVEN 20 MINUTES IN CLASS TO PUT YOUR POSTER TOGETHER AND PU TOGETHER A PRESENTATION FOR THE CLASS
HOMEWORK:

  • Practice Chapter 7 QUIZLET for Mastery for Wednesday!:  https://quizlet.com/_7hi0hk
  • WATCH THE NEWS AND LEARN WHAT YOU CAN ABOUT PRESIDENT TRUMP AND THE IMPEACHMENT....

Friday, November 8, 2019

DAY 59: ROLES OF THE PRESIDENT

TODAY WE WILL...

1. REVIEW:

2. QUIZ OPEN NOTES!  7.1-7.4

HOMEWORK:
  • In your BLUE packets...complete Presidential Roles Activity - the last 2 pages of your packet- search for examples of Trump from YouTube, news sources, etc...look for the links on the right of the BLOG... (examples are provided but you need to find others)...complete for homework
  • Read and annotate the rest of Chapter 7: The Presidency in your textbook:
  • WATCH THE NEWS AND LEARN WHAT YOU CAN ABOUT PRESIDENT TRUMP AND THE IMPEACHMENT....
  • IF YOU DID NOT COMPLETE THE CORRECTIONS IN CLASS YOU MUST COMPLETE THEM BY FRIDAY NOVEMBER 8! Ms. Ryan is available this week:
    • Friday 700-730 and 230-310 in 152J

Thursday, November 7, 2019

DAY 58: PRESIDENTIAL POWERS

TODAY WE WILL:

1. Review this handout LINK given in class - https://www.whitehouse.gov/ ..

2. Watch 2 Crash Course Videos.  The links to the videos are on the handout link HERE or  below:
3. Complete this Presidential Powers Political Cartoons in activity packet.


HOMEWORK:
  • WATCH THE NEWS AND LEARN WHAT YOU CAN ABOUT PRESIDENT TRUMP AND THE IMPEACHMENT....
  • IF YOU DID NOT COMPLETE THE CORRECTIONS IN CLASS YOU MUST COMPLETE THEM BY FRIDAY NOVEMBER 8! Ms. Ryan is available this week:
    • Wednesday 815-845 and 230-330 in 152J
    • Thursday 700-730 and 230-330 in 152J
    • Friday 700-730 and 230-310 in 152J

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

DAY 56 & 57: CURRENT EVENTS AND EXECUTIVE BRANCH INTRODUCTION

TODAY WE WILL:

THE PRESIDENTS!?! ...Check this out:  https://youtu.be/y9-weN_aqbE

1. Review 7.1 SLIDES

2.Review the article  article document and the online link:  What is Impeachment and how does it work? ...10 facts to know.

3. READ THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS....the reasons for the impeachment inquiry:



* PERIOD 3!!!  I forgot to give you the new packet ....If you want it to complete this quick assignment - stop by 152J after school...Introduction activity for Unit 3:  The Presidency....

HOMEWORK:
  • WATCH THE NEWS AND LEARN WHAT YOU CAN ABOUT PRESIDENT TRUMP AND THE IMPEACHMENT....
  • IF YOU DID NOT COMPLETE THE CORRECTIONS IN CLASS YOU MUST COMPLETE THEM BY FRIDAY NOVEMBER 8! Ms. Ryan is available this week:
    • Tuesday 700-730 and 230-330 in 152J
    • Wednesday 815-845 and 230-330 in 152J
    • Thursday 700-730 and 230-330 in 152J
    • Friday 700-730 and 230-310 in 152J


Monday, November 4, 2019

DAY 55 - UNIT 2 MCQ TEST CORRECTIONS

TODAY WE WILL...

Review the Unit 2 MCQ Test results and complete test corrections in class. IF YOU DID NOT COMPLETE THE CORRECTIONS IN CLASS YOU MUST COMPLETE THEM BY FRIDAY NOVEMBER 8! Ms. Ryan is available this week:

  • Monday 230-330 in 152J
  • Tuesday 700-730 and 230-330 in 152J
  • Wednesday 815-845 and 230-330 in 152J
  • Thursday 700-730 and 230-330 in 152J
  • Friday 700-730 and 230-310 in 152J

HOMEWORK:

Friday, November 1, 2019

DAY 54: UNIT 2 MCQ TEST - SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

A SUBSTITUTE WILL ADMINISTER THE MCQ TEST TO YOU TODAY.

TODAY WE WILL...

1. Pleasse turn in the UNIT 2 YELLOW REVIEW GUIDE ANSWER KEY LINK(only complete pages 1-6 on Congress) - THE SUB WILL COLLECT THE REVIEW BEFORE THE TEST ON FRIDAY!

2. Unit 2 MCQ Test Friday, November 1

HOMEWORK:  

  • Be sure to take the BLUE article about impeachment that you need to read and annotate (your way) by Tuesday!  Here is a link to the article document and the online link:  What is Impeachment and how does it work? ...10 facts to know
  • WATCH THE NEWS AND LEARN WHAT YOU CAN ABOUT PRESIDENT TRUMP AND THE IMPEACHMENT.....
  • CATCH-UP! PLEASE SUBMIT ALL UNIT 2 LATE WORK BY MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD!
LOOKING AHEAD:  ...Test Corrections will be before and after school EVERYDAY next week
  • MONDAY - UNIT 2 MCQ TEST CORRECTIONS IN CLASS
  • TUESDAY - 7.1
  • WEDNESDAY - 7.2
  • THURSDAY - 7.3 ...Veterans Day Assembly
  • FRIDAY -7.4 .....OPEN NOTE QUIZ ON 7.1-7.4