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:  

• FINISH YOUR LETTERS - described below...be sure to share with me!
• COMPLETE this SOPHOMORE APGOPO CHECK-OUT FORM

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.

• COMPLETE this before you watch the documentary - take note some of the questions are "OPTIONAL":
• PRE SURVEY: bit.ly/PRE_Youth
• WATCH VOLUME I AND VOLUME II at this link:  
• https://vimeopro.com/user49077866/youthinaction/video/388599992
• COMPLETE this after you watch BOTH VOLUMES I & II: 
•  POST SURVEY: bit.ly/POST_Youth  

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 

• MAKE A PLEDGE on this SENIOR Make A Pledge and Check-out Form and commit to at least ONE of these Civic Engagement activities

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!

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:

• CHECK OUT THE ART SHOW LINK FOR SOME AMAZING STUDENT CREATIONS!  VIDEO OF LEYDEN ART WINNERS 2020
• FYI - LETTERS I SENT AFTER THE AP TEST THAT SHOULD BE IN YOUR EMAIL:
• AP GOV TEST Follow-up and Makeup Information
• When and how do I get my AP Scores? SAVE THIS
• SENIORS (YOUR PERIOD 2 TEACHER MAY HAVE SHARED THIS WITH YOU!) - YOU MUST COMPLETE THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS SLIDE PRESENTATION FROM YOUR COUNSELORS - "PLAY" THE AUDIO ON EACH SLIDE: 
•   Important Senior Information from Student Services

• DON'T FORGET PERIOD 2 ATTENDANCE MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, AND FRIDAY!
• FREE LUNCH PICK-UP 11-12: Leyden Area Free Meal Distribution Information
• EDPUZZLE JOIN LINK:  JOIN Ms. Ryan's EdPuzzle Class here:
•   https://edpuzzle.com/join/lecijve
• EAGLE UPDATE ... THE LAST ONE OF THE YEAR! ....in case you missed it earlier this week...https://youtu.be/dz2ZlOTnDnE

LESSON DAY 84/85:

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

• COMPLETE this before you watch the documentary - take note some of the questions are "OPTIONAL":
• PRE SURVEY: bit.ly/PRE_Youth
• WATCH VOLUME I AND VOLUME II at this link:  
• https://vimeopro.com/user49077866/youthinaction/video/388599992
• COMPLETE this after you watch BOTH VOLUMES I & II: 
•  POST SURVEY: bit.ly/POST_Youth  

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 

• MAKE A PLEDGE on this SENIOR Make A Pledge and Check-out Form and commit to at least ONE of these Civic Engagement activities

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!!!

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.

• COMPLETE this before you watch the documentary - take note some of the questions are "OPTIONAL":
• PRE SURVEY: bit.ly/PRE_Youth
• WATCH VOLUME I AND VOLUME II at this link:  
• https://vimeopro.com/user49077866/youthinaction/video/388599992
• COMPLETE this after you watch BOTH VOLUMES I & II: 
•  POST SURVEY: bit.ly/POST_Youth  

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 

• MAKE A PLEDGE on this SENIOR Make A Pledge and Check-out Form and commit to at least ONE of these Civic Engagement activities

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!

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!

• IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING AP TEST INFORMATION FROM THE LAST POST:
• AP 2020 EXAM DAY TESTING GUIDE ... 
• HERE'S  A VIDEO I CREATED HIGHLIGHTING THE IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW  (YouTube Link) BUT TAKE A LOOK ANYWAY!
• AP 2020 EXAM EXPLAINER VIDEOS ...SOME OF THE INFO FROM THE TESTING GUIDE IS SPELLED OUT GOT YOU IN VIDEOS 1-3
• AP2020 EXAM DAY CHECKLIST - PRINT A COPY OF THIS OUT IF YOU CAN!

• SENIORS (YOUR PERIOD 2 TEACHER MAY HAVE SHARED THIS WITH YOU!) - YOU MUST COMPLETE THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS SLIDE PRESENTATION FROM YOUR COUNSELORS - "PLAY" THE AUDIO ON EACH SLIDE: 
•   Important Senior Information from Student Services

• DON'T FORGET PERIOD 2 ATTENDANCE MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, AND FRIDAY!
• FREE LUNCH PICK-UP 11-12: Leyden Area Free Meal Distribution Information
• EDPUZZLE JOIN LINK:  JOIN Ms. Ryan's EdPuzzle Class here:
•   https://edpuzzle.com/join/lecijve
• EAGLE UPDATE ... in case you missed it earlier this week...https://youtu.be/DSQVllNSp9I

LESSON FOR DAY 79/80:

• WATCH Edpuzzle Review Video 11:  Discretionary and Rule Making Authority - 100PTS
• WATCH Edpuzzle Review Video 12:  Holding the Bureaucracy Accountable100PTS
• COMPLETE 3 MIND MAPS using the UNIT 2 SLIDES REVIEW for the following...be sure to send me pics! 75PTS
• the Presidency (slide 55)
• the Bureaucracy (slide 65)
• the Judiciary (slide 75)
• REVIEW UNIT 3 - UNIT 3 REVIEW SLIDES 
• REVIEW 15 SCOTUS CASES - Remember these projects: PROJECT 15 SCOTUS PRESENTATIONS
• WATCH  THE CONCEPT APPLICATION FRQ REVIEW VIDEO
• OTHER REVIEW MATERIALS....
• AP Review Videos Playlist 
• Videos 22-29 review Unit 3 Civil Liberties and Civil Rights which we did at the beginning of the Semester.  
• Videos 30-34 are practice tests - I STRONGLY encourage you go through over the weekend to prepare for the test on Monday!
• BRI AP Government Prep Seminars 
• CRAM FOR THE EXAM - C-SPAN SATURDAY, MAY 9 AT 8AM!

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:

• CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING AP TEST INFORMATION:
• AP 2020 EXAM DAY TESTING GUIDE ... 
• HERE'S  A VIDEO I CREATED HIGHLIGHTING THE IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW  (YouTube Link) BUT TAKE A LOOK ANYWAY!
• AP 2020 EXAM EXPLAINER VIDEOS ...SOME OF THE INFO FROM THE TESTING GUIDE IS SPELLED OUT GOT YOU IN VIDEOS 1-3
• AP2020 EXAM DAY CHECKLIST - PRINT A COPY OF THIS OUT IF YOU CAN!
• KEEP A LOOK OUT FOR THIS:
• AP Exam Demo (available May 4): AP students should use the clickable exam demo to practice the different ways to submit their exam responses. The demo will help students confirm that their testing device will be able to access and run the online exam. If they can’t access the demo, the final slide of the Testing Guide can help them troubleshoot. The sample content in the demo will be the same for all users and isn't a practice exam. We’ll send educators and students an email to remind them when the demo is available. Please encourage your students to take this important preparation step.  
• DON'T FORGET PERIOD 2 ATTENDANCE MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, AND FRIDAY!
• FREE LUNCH PICK-UP 11-12: Leyden Area Free Meal Distribution Information
• EDPUZZLE JOIN LINK:  JOIN Ms. Ryan's EdPuzzle Class here:
•  https://edpuzzle.com/join/lecijve
• EAGLE UPDATE ...https://youtu.be/DSQVllNSp9I

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.