January 6 -Objective: Each student will test their understanding and knowledge based on the U.S....

January 6-Objective: Each student will test their understanding and knowledge based on the U.S. Citizenship test.

-Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Za4ZZN0SekE

-U.S. Citizenship Test1) Take2) Review as class

-Current Events - Federalism played out in Nebraska (see Omaha World Herald)*write a short summary of how the article relates to federalism

-Homework: 1) Find an article online that discusses federalism in Nebraska (majijuana)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Za4ZZN0SekE

January 7-Objective: Each student will analyze the purpose and function of the U.S. federal system of government, identifying the roles and responsibilities of national, state, and local governments.

-Discuss article summaries from yesterday.*Talk about how federalism is playing out in Nebraska

-Conservative, Liberal, Moderate1) Review the meaning of each2) Determining Bias of Major Issues - Conservative, Moderate, Liberal

a. Abortion b. Gun Rights c. Ward. Gov’t Shutdown (Finances)

e. Energy f. Taxes g. Job Creationh. Marriage i. Marijuana j. College Loans

3) Choose an issue above and find two articles using CNN and Foxa. 1 article from each sourceb. Highlight or underline words or phrases that you think might make this

biased.

-Homework: 1) 2 articles with highlights and/or underlines.


-Discuss article summaries from yesterday.

-Read Article: “My American Dream”1) Read the article.2) Underline at least 5 words you do not know3) Define all 5 words on the margins.4) Write 3 questions you have from reading in margins.5) Summarize the article in 3 sentences or less (at the end.)6) Justify how the article is biased (conservative, liberal, moderate) by using at least 2

pieces of evidence from the article. (at the end)7) Find more information about the author by Google search

*Write your short summary by the author’s name.

-Homework: 1) Finish all parts of article summary

January 8Objective: Each student will originate ideas on producing a project or achieving a goal through “Community Studio (20% Time)”

-20% Time1) Pass out a blank calendar to all students

*Mark ALL dates of possible work time.*Work math to determine time available.

2) Timelinea. Work on sample timeline (choose a student or group)b. Entire class will help determine what to put on timelinec. Work on individual timelines. - Begin work next Thursday.

-Homework: 1) Timeline complete by next week.


-Understanding Media Bias*Conservative, Liberal, Moderate

1) Review the meaning of each2) Determining Bias of Major Issues - Conservative, Moderate, Liberal

a. Abortion b. Gun Rights c. Ward. Gov’t Shutdown (Finances)

e. Energy f. Taxes g. Job Creationh. Marriage i. Marijuana j. College Loans

-Current Events Project - Discuss dates

-Notebook #10 - Make sure everyone has it shared on Google Drive*Go over expectations - step by step through notebook

-Homework: 1) NONE - will work on notebook on Monday.

January 12Objective: Each student will compare the roles of state and national government by better understanding federalism.

-Video - “What is Federalism?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie6mvIDU2y4

-Lecture & Notes – Ch. 4:1 - Federalism1) Lecture & Notes – Ch. 4:1

*Work on study guide 4:1 during lecture

-Notebook #10 - Work on together

-Homework: 1) Notebook #10 – WEDNESDAY 2) Study Guide 4:1 - WEDNESDAY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie6mvIDU2y4

January 13Objective: -Each student will argue in favor of state power OR favor of national power in understanding federalism.

-Federalism Activity - See Materials for Chapter 4 (overhead)1) Group Students2) The Federal System - 3 Handouts and Federal System Chart3) Answer questions on each handout.

-Notebook #10 & Study Guide 4:1

-Homework: 1) Notebook #10 – WEDNESDAY 2) Study Guide 4:1 - WEDNESDAY 3) Quiz 4:1 - WEDNESDAY

January 14Objective: -Each student will apply their knowledge of federalism on a quiz.

-Questions on 4:1 Study guide

-Quiz - 4:1 (on Angel)*Collect Notebook #10*Collect Study Guide 4:1

-Discussion Board #1 - Federalism Article

-Assign: 1) Notebook #112) Study Guide 4:2

-Homework: 1) Complete Discussion Board Post.


-20% Time1) Pass out a blank calendar to all students

*Mark ALL dates of possible work time.*Work math to determine time available.

2) Timelinea. Work on sample timeline (choose a student or group)b. Entire class will help determine what to put on timelinec. Work on individual timelines. - Begin work next Thursday.

-Homework: 1) Timeline complete by next week.

January 16 – Current Events Day-Objective: Each student will understand the events taking place at the national level of the United States government

-Current Events Presentations

-Work on Notebook #11 & Study Guide*Some students should begin work on Current Events.

-Homework: 1) NONE


-Video - “Northwest Ordinance” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgS2Ar4QBxE (just a portion)

-Lecture & Notes – Ch. 4:2 - Federalism1) Lecture & Notes – Ch. 4:2


-Notebook #11 - Work on together

-Homework: 1) Notebook #11 – TUESDAY 2) Study Guide 4:2 - TUESDAY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgS2Ar4QBxE

January 20Objective: -Each student will apply their knowledge of federalism on a quiz.


-Quiz - 4:2 (on Angel)*Collect Notebook #11*Collect Study Guide 4:2

-Discussion Board #1 - “American Sniper” Article and views on war (Google Document)



January 21Objective: -Each student will justify their point of view on federalism through a discussion board forum

-Discussion Board #1 - “American Sniper” & War - Google Document*Discussion


-Homework: 1) Notebook #12 - Tuesday 2) Chapter 4 TEST - Tuesday


-20% Time1) Weekly To-Do Sheet2) Work on Project

-Homework: 1) Weekly To-Do Sheet




-Homework: 1) Chapter 4 Test - Tuesday


-Video - Full Faith and Credit Clause and Privileges & Immunities (up to 5:00) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHKk7cGw5Wc&list=PLn5-8ZahPKE64BMnJC2H63ZBmbE0xR9Nl

-Lecture & Notes – Ch. 4:3 - Interstate Relations and Federalism1) Lecture & Notes – Ch. 4:3


-Notebook #12

-Homework: 1) Notebook #12 – TUESDAY 2) Study Guide Ch. 4 - TUESDAY 3) Ch. 4 Test - TUESDAY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHKk7cGw5Wc&list=PLn5-8ZahPKE64BMnJC2H63ZBmbE0xR9Nl

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHKk7cGw5Wc&list=PLn5-8ZahPKE64BMnJC2H63ZBmbE0xR9Nl

January 27Objective: -Each student will apply their knowledge of federalism on a test.


-Test - Ch. 4 (on Angel)*Collect Notebook #12*Collect Study Guide

-Discussion Board #2 - Understanding the different generations after WWII

-Assign: 1) Notebook #132) Study Guide 5:1 & 5:2


January 28Objective: -Each student will justify their point of view on federalism through a discussion board forum

-Discussion Board #2 - “Understanding the different generations following WWII”

*Discussion

-Assign: 1) Notebook #132) Study Guide 5:1 & 5:2

-Homework: 1) Notebook #13 - Tuesday 2) 5:1 & 5:2 Quiz - Tuesday


-20% Time1) Weekly To-Do Sheet2) Work on Project





-Homework: 1) Chapter 5:1 & 5:2 Quiz - Tuesday

February 2Objective: Each student will review the Constitution as it pertains to interstate relations among the states and the federal government.

-No School - Snow Day


-Lecture & Notes – Ch. 5:1-5:2 – Civic Participation1) Lecture & Notes – Ch. 5:1-5:2

*Discuss – Chapter 5:1-2 Quiz TUESDAY

-Notebook #13

-Homework: 1) Notebook #13 – TUESDAY 2) Quiz – Tuesday – Ch. 5:1-5:2


-No School - Snow Day

February 5Objective: -Each student will apply their knowledge of federalism on a test.

-Questions on 5:1-5:2 Study guide

-Quiz - Ch. 5:1 & 5:2 (on Angel)*Collect Notebook #13*Collect Study Guide

-Read and Discuss Forum #3 - Beheading by ISIL http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2015/01/31/japan-jordan-islamic-state-hostage/22643137/

-Assign and Begin Chapter 9 lecture: 1) Notebook #152) Study Guide 9:1 & 9:2 & 9:3


http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2015/01/31/japan-jordan-islamic-state-hostage/22643137/

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2015/01/31/japan-jordan-islamic-state-hostage/22643137/

February 6Objective: Each student will originate ideas on producing a project or achieving a goal through “Community Studio (20% Time)”

-Finish Chapter 9 Lecture

-20% Time1) Weekly To-Do Sheet2) Work on Project3) Work on Notebook & Study Guide


February 10 – Current Events Day-Objective: Each student will understand the events taking place at the national level of the United States government



-Homework: 1) Chapter 9:1-9:3 Quiz - Tuesday

February 11Objective: -Each student will apply their knowledge of federalism on a test.

-Questions on 9:1-9:3 Study guide

-Quiz - Ch. 9:1-9:3 (on Angel)*Collect Notebook #15*Collect Study Guide

-Discussion Forum #4 - ????????????????

-Chapter 5 & 9 Test - TUESDAY

-Homework: 1) Complete Discussion Board Post. 2) Chapter 5 & 9 Test - TUESDAY

February 16Objective: Each student will analyze the role of the mass media on public opinion

-Lecture & Notes – Ch. 8:1-8:3 – Mass Media & Public Opinion1) Lecture & Notes – Ch. 8:1-8:3

*Discuss – Chapter 8:1-8:3 Quiz TUESDAY

-Homework: 1) No Notebook this week 2) Quiz – Tuesday – Ch. 8:1-8:3

February 17Objective: -Each student will analyze the role of mass media on public opinion

-Understanding Persuasive Techniques1) Chapter 8 Notes – Persuasive Techniques2) Recognizing Persuasive Techniques

*Placards 9A-9F3) Quiz – Angel – Common Persuasive Techniques

-Quiz - 8:1-8:3 (on Angel)*Collect Study Guide

-Research & Discussion Forum #4 - ISIS, the media, and the U.S. responsibility


February 18Objective: -Each student will justify their point of view of the situations regarding ISIS.

-Discussion Board #4 - ISIS, the media, and the U.S. responsibility

-Assign: 1) Notebook #162) Study Guide - All of Chapter 7

-Homework: 1) Notebook #16 - Tuesday 2) Ch. 7 Quiz - Tuesday



-Homework: 1) Weekly To-Do Sheet 2) Ch. 7 Quiz - Tuesday 3) Notebook #16 - Tuesday




-Homework: 1) Chapter 7 Quiz - Tuesday

February 23Objective: Each student will recognize the steps in the electoral process.

-Discussion Board #4 - ISIS, the media, and US responsibility*Discuss

-Lecture & Notes – Ch. 7 – The Electoral Process1) Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfrXIGclkLA

2) Lecture & Notes – Ch. 7*Discuss – Chapter 7 Quiz TUESDAY

3) Video - Super PAC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmQ37zm7-uU

-Notebook #16 & Study Guide Ch. 7

-Homework: 1) Notebook #16 – TUESDAY 2) Study Guide Ch. 7 3) Quiz – Tuesday – Ch. 7

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfrXIGclkLA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmQ37zm7-uU

February 24Objective: -Each student will recognize the steps involved in the electoral process.

-Quiz - Ch. 7 (on Angel)*Collect Study Guide

-Research & Discussion Forum #5 - Where is Nebraska at on gay marriage?

-Homework: 1) Complete Discussion Board Post #5

February 25Objective: -Each student will compare Nebraska’s stance on gay marriage with other states in the United States.

-Discussion Board #5 - Where is Nebraska at on gay marriage?

-Assign: 1) Notebook #172) Study Guide - Ch. 10:1 & 10:2

-Homework: 1) Notebook #17 - Tuesday 2) Ch. 10:1 & 10:2 Quiz - Tuesday



-Homework: 1) Weekly To-Do Sheet 2) Ch. 10:1 & 10:2 Quiz - Tuesday 3) Notebook #17 - Tuesday

March 2Objective: Each student will compare Congress between national and state as well as between the House of Representatives and the Senate.

-Videos -

-Lecture & Notes – Ch. 10 – Congress1) Video -

1) Lecture & Notes – Ch. 10:1-10:2*Discuss – Chapter 10:1 & 10:2 Quiz TUESDAY

-Notebook #17

-Homework: 1) Notebook #17 – TUESDAY 2) Quiz – Tuesday – Ch. 10:1 & 10:2


-Quiz - Ch. 10:1 & 10:2 (on Angel)*Collect Study Guide

-Research & Discussion Forum #5 - Where is Nebraska at on gay marriage?

-Homework: 1) Complete Discussion Board Post #5

March 4Objective: -Each student will compare Nebraska’s stance on gay marriage with other states in the United States.

-Discussion Board #5 - Where is Nebraska at on gay marriage?*Discuss


-Homework: 1) Notebook #18 - Tuesday 2) Ch. 10:3 & 10:4 Quiz - Tuesday

March 5Objective: Each student will originate ideas on producing a project or achieving a goal through “Community Studio (20% Time)”


-Homework: 1) Weekly To-Do Sheet 2) Ch. 10:3 & 10:4 Quiz - Tuesday 3) Notebook #18 - Tuesday

March 6 – Current Events Day-Objective: Each student will understand the events taking place at the national level of the United States government





-Videos “The Bicameral Congress - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9defOwVWS8

-Lecture & Notes – Ch. 10 – Congress1) Lecture & Notes – Ch. 10:3-10:4 (Senate)

*Discuss – Chapter 10:3 & 10:4 Quiz TUESDAY

-Notebook #18

-Homework: 1) Notebook #18 – TUESDAY 2) Quiz – Tuesday – Ch. 10:3 & 10:4 3) Ch. 10 Test - Wednesday

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9defOwVWS8


-Quiz - Ch. 10:3 & 10:4 (on Angel)*Collect & GRADE Study Guide

-Review for Ch. 10 Test - TOMORROW*Pass back study guide for Ch. 10 Test

-Turn study guides in tomorrow to take test

-Homework: 1) Ch. 10 Test - TOMORROW

March 11Objective: -Each student will compare Nebraska’s stance on gay marriage with other states in the United States.

-Chapter 10 Test

-Assign: 1) Notebook #192) Study Guide - Ch. 11

-Homework: 1) Notebook #19 - Tuesday 2) Ch. 11 Quiz - Tuesday



-Homework: 1) Weekly To-Do Sheet 2) Ch. 11 Quiz - Tuesday 3) Notebook #19 - Tuesday

March 16Objective: Each student will analyze the varying powers of Congress.

-March Madness Theme Song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhC5-uIJJWQ *Pass out Brackets

-Lecture & Notes – Ch. 11 – Powers of Congress1) Lecture & Notes – Ch. 11

*Discuss – Chapter 11 Quiz TUESDAY

-Notebook #19

-Homework: 1) Notebook #19 – TUESDAY 2) Quiz – Tuesday – Ch. 11

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhC5-uIJJWQ

March 17Objective: Each student will analyze the varying powers of Congress.

-Quiz - Ch. 11 (on Angel)*Collect & GRADE Study Guide

--Presidential March Madness*Prepare and Assign Presidents for the Bracket

-Presidential Game Planning - See Next Slides

-Homework: 1) Presidential March Madness

Presidential March Madness-Objective: Each student will create a presentation about their assigned President to more completely recognize the major Presidents and their contribution to American history and government.

-Discuss rubric for Presidential March Madness*On Google Documents

-Students will COMPLETE presentations before they leave1) Share with me on Google Docs2) IF FINISHED EARLY – work on timeline for 20% Time

-Homework: 1) Begin “Presidential March Madness” TOMORROW

Presidential March Madness-Objective: Each student will analyze and compare major Presidents and decide which one was more influential in American history and government

-Discuss how students will analyze Presidents and complete bracket1) Students must:

a. Include at least 2 specific details on bottom of bracket as to why they chose one President as being more influential over anotherb. Prepare for quiz over the ORDER of Presidents

2) Use Clickers to determine winner of the bracket*”A” is for the TOP person of the bracket*”B” is for the BOTTOM person of the bracket

-Homework: 1) 20% Time - TOMORROW

March 18Objective: Each student will create a presentation about their assigned President to more completely recognize the major Presidents and their contribution to American history and government.

-Presidential March Madness - See Previous Slides*Begin work - presentations begin Monday

-Homework: 1) Presidential March Madness Presentations - Monday


-20% Time1) Weekly To-Do Sheet2) Work on Project3) Presidential March Madness Presentations

-Homework: 1) Weekly To-Do Sheet 2) Presidential March Madness Presentations -

Monday



-Work on Presidential March Madness Presentations

-Homework: 1) Presidential March Madness Presentations

March 23-Objective: Each student will analyze and compare major Presidents and decide which one was more influential in American history and government


a. Create a Google Document AND SHARE w/ Mr. Lahmb. Include at least 2 specific details on bottom of bracket as to

why they chose one President as being more influential over another

c. Prepare for quiz over the ORDER of Presidents2) Use Google Form to determine winner of the bracket

*”A” is for the TOP person of the bracket*”B” is for the BOTTOM person of the bracket


-Discuss how students will analyze Presidents and complete bracket

1) Students must:a. Include at least 2 specific details on bottom

of bracket as to why they chose one President as being more influential over anotherb. Prepare for quiz over the ORDER of

Presidents

-Homework: 1) 20% Time - TOMORROW



a. Include at least 2 specific details on bottom of bracket as to why they chose one President as being more influential over anotherb. Prepare for quiz over the ORDER of Presidents


-Homework: 1) Notebook #20 - Tuesday2) Ch. 12:1 & 12:2 Quiz - Tuesday


-20% Time1) Weekly To-Do Sheet2) Work on Project3) Notebook #20 & Study Guide 12:1 & 12:2




-Work on Presidential March Madness Presentations

-Homework: 1) Notebook #202) Study Guide 12:1 & 12:23) President’s Quiz - Tuesday (STILL

NEED TO CREATE)

March 30-Objective: Each student will analyze and assess the powers of Congress via lecture, notes, and their study guide.

-Lecture & Notes – Ch. 12 – Congress in Action*Have study guide out*Review & Discuss

-Presidential March Madness

-Homework: 1) Ch. 12:1 & 12:2 Quiz – TOMORROW2) President’s Quiz - TOMORROW3) Notebook #20 - TOMORROW

April 1Objective: Each student will compare the similarities and differences of the powers of Congress on an assessment on Angel.

-Quiz – Chapter 12:1 & 12:2 – on Angel*-Collect Ch. 12:1 & 12:2 Study Guides

-Finish Presidential March Madness

-Pass out: (DUE NEXT TUESDAY, APRIL 8)1) Study Guide – Chapter 12:3 & 12:42) Notebook #21 – Congress in Action

-Homework: 1) President’s Quiz - TOMORROW

April 2-Objective: Each student will analyze and assess the powers of Congress via lecture, notes, and their study guide.

-Lecture & Notes – Ch. 12:3 & 12:4 – Congress in Action*Have study guide out*Review & Discuss

-Work on Ch. 12:3 & 12:4 Study Guides & Notebook #21

-Homework: 1) Ch. 12:3 & 12:4 Quiz – TUESDAY2) Notebook #21 - TUESDAY

April 3Objective: Each student will originate ideas on producing a project or achieving a goal through “Community Studio (20% Time)”

-20% Time1) Weekly To-Do Sheet2) Work on Project3) Notebook #21 & Study Guide 12:3 & 12:4

-Homework: 1) Weekly To-Do Sheet 2) QUIZ - TUESDAY

-Objective: To take a look at the past and present Presidents of the United States.

-President’s Quiz – Place the 42 President’s of the U.S.A. in order.

-Work on Discussion Board #28 – Ideal President – on Angel*Compare your 2 favorite presidents

-Notebook #28 – Legislative Branch*Work on it.

-Homework: 1) Discussion Board #28 – President 2012 2) Notebook #28 – Legislative

Branch

April 4

-Objective: To take a look at the past and present Presidents of the United States.

-President’s Quiz – Place the 42 President’s of the U.S.A. in order.

-Work on Discussion Board #28 – Ideal President – on Angel*Compare your 2 favorite presidents

-Notebook #28 – Legislative Branch*Work on it.

-Homework: 1) Discussion Board #28 – President 2012 2) Notebook #28 – Legislative

Branch

April 5

-Objective: Each student will become staff members for a newly elected member of Congress and participate in an orientation for new congressional staff to learn important aspects of being an effective legislator.

-New Staff Orientation – Preparing a member of Congress – next slide

1) Give a quick and brief lecture on key info – Next 3 slides2) CD Track 11 – Explaining the process3) Handout 11 – New Congressional Staff Orientation –

tape in notebook4) Each group should follow steps to complete notebook.

-Homework: 1) Discussion Board #29

April 8



1) Give a quick and brief lecture on key info – Next 3 slides2) CD Track 11 – Explaining the process3) Handout 11 – New Congressional Staff Orientation –

tape in notebook4) Each group should follow steps to complete notebook.

*Groups of 2 and 3

-Homework: 1) NONE

April 10

You and your partner are the staff members for a newly elected member of Congress. You will now analyze information from eight orientation packets to learn about different aspects of being an effective legislator. When you receive a packet, place the placard and the handout with the placard questions FACE UP on the desk. Place the handout with the excerpt from Freshman Orientation by Edward Sidlow FACE DOWN. Then follow these steps:

Step 1 – Carefully analyze the information on the placard(s).Step 2 – Discuss each of the placard questionsStep 3 – Turn the other handout face up, and carefully read the excerpt from FRESHMAN ORIENTATION.Step 4 – Discuss each of the reading questions.Step 5 – Find the corresponding section of the Notes Handout. Record AT LEAST 3 things you learned that will help your new member of Congress be an effective legislator.Step 6 – Organize the packet materials and exchange them for a new one.

NOTES

1. U.S. Capital BuildingA. House on left and Senate on Right with key officesB. Offices include Office of Speaker of House, minority

whip*In central portion = office of minority leaders of both

houses*On right = office of Senate majority leader, Vice

Pres.C. U.S. Capital & 8 buildings surrounding it.D. House offices closer to House side & vice versa

2. Congressional StaffA. Each member of Congress has several offices

ex. – Jeff Fortenberry in Fremont, Norfolk, LincolnB. Many people working for congressman

3. CommitteesA. Each member of Congress serves on at least one

committee. B. They usually serve on one that makes sense based on

geography.Ex. – Congressman from Nebraska - Agriculture

Committes in Congress

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/committees/

Bills in Congress in 110th Congress

During the 110th Congress, 11,059 bills were introduced. 7,335 were house bills and 3,724 were Senate bills. Out of the 11,000+ bills, only 442 (4%) became law. Most of these bills died as soon as they were referred to the committees in the chamber the bill was introduced in.

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/committees/

NOTES

4. Caucuses a. bipartisan & center on specific public policy areasb. These allow House members to join to keep tabs on particular issues they care about. C. Different from nominating caucuses in a way

5. Legislationa. Thousands of bills are introduced every yearb. Few actually pass

ex. – 2005 – 6,924 bills introduced & only 169 signed to law6. Constituent Casework

a. Like Lydia Brasch, it is essential for Congress people to research what their constituents want.

Ex. – Lydia Brasch is only going to answer emails from her district now because too many emails.

NOTES

7. Protecting your Constituents and Districta. It is important that legislator and district have similar

viewsex. – Ben Nelson signing off on “Obamacare” – now

not a chance of reelection.8. Reelection

a. Incumbents are those already in officeb. it is a huge advantage to already be in office – difficult to

defeat.Ex. – Pres. Obama



1) Each group should follow steps to complete notebook.

*Pass out Notebook #29

-Homework: 1) Notebook #29 - TUESDAY

April 11

April 12 – Current Events Day-Objective: Each student will understand the events taking place at the national level of the United States government

-Pass back papers

-Student Presenters – self evaluations

-Work on Notebook #29 or Discussion Board #29

-Homework: 1) Notebook #29 2) Discussion Board #29

-Objective: Each student will take on a role of a member the U.S. House of Representatives as they are sworn into Congress.

-Choosing Sides – Please wait to be seated.-Go over spoke diagram in notebook*7 Republicans *5 Democrats (extras = democrat)

-Video: The House of Representativeshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6LWHFVzjKY

-Choosing Scenarios & Leadership1) Each student should select a role card that they will fulfill2) Have each party select 3 leaders 3) Distribute “Party Caucus” notes to groups4) Recreate the “Swear in” Ceremony


April 15

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6LWHFVzjKY


-Collect Notebook

-Prepare for Visit to Lincoln1) Review Medicaid bill2) Go over questions and bills of Lydia

Brasch

-Homework: 1) WE LEAVE AT 7:15 TOMORROW

April 16


-Seniors in Lincoln


April 17

-Objective: Each student will create a mock House of Representatives to experience steps in the legislative process.

-Videos 1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKvY0Q3tI6I&feature=relmfu 2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxT7QjlvDqM

-Working in Committee Activity1)Discuss & Debate bills – background checks for guns2) Notes – Your task in the next 2 days – next slides3) Set up House committee meeting areas4) Follow steps on Information Master 12B5) Begin writing amendments to bills

-Discussion Board #32 – visit to state capitol -Homework: 1) Discussion Board #32

April 18

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKvY0Q3tI6I&feature=relmfu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxT7QjlvDqM

Steps for a getting a bill through Congress1. Bills are worked on in committee.

*There are 20 House Standing Committees*There are 16 Senate Standing Committees*There are 4 Joint Committees

2. Leadership in the House

Speaker of the House

-Majority Leader -Minority Leader

*Duty is to manage legislation on the House floor

-Majority Whip -Minority Whip

*Duty – to keep leadership informed and persuade party members to vote along party lines.

Key Info for Project

Steps for a getting a bill through Congress3. Committee Meeting Setup

a. Senior member of majority party in middleb. Senior member of minority party to right c. Other committee members sit according to

seniority4. Model of a bill

a. Each line of a bill is numbered – allows for Line Item Vetoes & easy removal or changing of particular parts of a bill without having to rewrite the entire bill.

b. Thus, certain parts of a bill may be amended.1. You will be discussing and amending a bill

in a bit.2.You will also break up according to party to

make amendments3. Proposed amendments ---- committee

chair


Steps for a getting a bill through Congress (continued)4. Model of a bill (continued)

c. Committee chair reads amendment proposal outloud.

d. Main author has chance to explaine. vote is taken in committee to approve or reject

proposalf. Continue this process for all amendments


-Objective: Each student will understand the steps involved in creating law

-Pass out Notebook #30 – Congressional Lawmaking*Discuss

-Discussion Board #32 -Homework: 1) Notebook #30 – by TUESDAY

April 19

April 22 – Current Events Day-Objective: Each student will understand the events taking place at the national level of the United States government

-Presentations & Questioning

-Student Presenters – self evaluations

-Work on Notebook #30*Discuss

-Homework: 1) Notebook #30


-Discuss & Collect Notebooks

-Get back into Committee circles*Review Tuesday’s work

-Working in Committee Activity1) Begin writing amendments to bills–Follow Info Master 12B2) Mark up the bill – step 53) Report the proposed bill & vote on House floor – step 6


April 23


-Study Habits Survey

-Making Congressional Law – Phase 3 – Information Master 12C *Make copies of final amendments for ALL House members to

be able to read.1) Sit in appropriate seats2) Prepare for the floor debate3) Hold the floor debate4) Prepare for final House vote on the first bill5) Hold the final House vote


2) Notebook #30 - TUESDAY

April 24

-Objective: Each student will experience a Senate filibuster through the video Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.

-Mr. Smith Goes to Washington -Homework: 1) Discussion Board #31

April 25

-Objective: Each student will experience a Senate filibuster through the video Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.

-Mr. Smith Goes to Washington -Homework: 1) Discussion Board #31

April 26


-Current Event Presentations – Final Ones

-Watch end of “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington”

-Homework: 1) Discussion Board #32 – TOMORROW 2) Notebook #32 – TOMORROW

April 29


-Notebook #32 & Discussion Board #32 - HANDOUT*Discuss & Complete

-Homework: 1) Discussion Board #32 – THURSDAY

2) Notebook #32 – THURSDAY

April 30

May 1-Objective: Each student will take part in the presentation “Credit Card Blues”

-Credit Card Blues and College

-Homework: Notebook & Discussion Board

May 2-Objective: Each student will understand the events taking place at the national level of the United States government

-Go over Notebook & Discussion Board

-Finish “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington”

-U.S. Citizenship Test *Grade in Class

-Collect Books

-Homework: NONE

-Objective: Each student will eat a cookie designed as a notebook to symbolize their undying love and gratitude for their notebook assignments.

-No more Notebooks and Current Events – Solemn Celebration

-Video Clip – “Hardball”

-Poem “Finish the Race”

-Homework: To live a live that “changes the world” for the better!

May 3

January 6 -Objective: Each student will test their understanding and knowledge based on the U.S....

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