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U.S. Government

Spring 2004

Jan 26	Martin Luther Kind address, "I have a dream" Listen to the "I Have a Dream" Speech Listen to speech or ........... mp3 Listen to speech ......... History channel Read the text of the speech Choose a couple of the most important things that Dr. King had to say in his speech. Use the discussion form below to discuss these ideas and explain why these ideas were important. Also, respond to the ideas of at least two other students. Click here for discussion of, "I have a dream," speech. State of the Union Assignment Listen to the State of the Union address and choose three things that you agree or disagree with about the president's speech Click here to view/listen to the speech. Use the outline form to express your ideas. Remember, you must explain WHY you agree or disagree
Feb 2	Conclude State of the Union Assignment Click here to submit your essay online Begin study of the roots of American government in Ancient Greece Study of duel links to the past, Plato and Aristotle
Feb 9	Essay Assignment - Due Monday, Feb 17 The central argument in government is over how much power the central government should have. The government can make you happy by providing you with social services, but you have to give up some of your freedom in exchange. Would you rather be free or happy. Use the online essay form to answer this question, drawing from the knowledge you have gained in our discussions of Plato, Social Darwinism and Utopian governments. Click here to open the essay form. Click here to view completed essay's Study Ch2 Prepare for Chapter Test and Vocabulary Test Ch2 Vocabulary Quiz Practice Test
Feb 16	Begin study of Colonial Period and Declaration of Independence Video, "Reluctant Revolutionaries" Quiz on video this week Review Declaration of Independence and causes of Revolutionary War Quiz to follow Click here to download Declaration of Independence Study Guide
Feb 23	Finish Declaration of Independence Study Quiz Declaration of Independence Begin Study of U.S. Constitution Review/Discuss each Constitution Article Memorize Preamble and 7 Articles
Mar 1	Study Constitution Convention Video, "A More Perfect Union" Quiz on Video to follow Begin paraphrase of Constitution Continue to study Ch2, vocab and content Finish video, "A More Perfect Union." Be prepared for quiz on Constitutional Convention Click to download test questions Click list below for Convention Web Sites
Mar 8	Memorize Preamble to Constitution an subject of all 7 Articles You need to recite to teacher Read/Study U.S. Constitution section and Ch3 in textbook Be prepared for tests at any time (no advanced notice) Download "The Constitution explained" Visit the "Constitution Explained" Web Site Constitution PowerPoint Practice Constitution Vocabulary Quiz (This is the actual quiz for you to practice) Outline Constitution - Click here for outline form
Mar 15	Begin study of Constitution Amendments Study Ch3 and Ch3 Vocabulary Lecture/discussion of Bill of Rights Amendment 1 Burning the flag - Free Speech ?? Write a one page essay that describes free speech. Make a logical argument with examples. Double Spaced Video, 60 Minutes, "Kids and Guns" Intended to discourage kids use of guns Click here for summary of Amenedments
Mar 22	Finish Amendments to the U.S. Constitution Click here for Amendments study guide You can download the Adobe Acrobat Reader free Be prepared for Amendments quiz this week Amendments Practice Quiz STUDY CH3. - DO NOT WAIT TILL LAST MINUTE TO STUDY. TESTS AFTER REVIEW Ch3 Vocabulary Quiz Ch3 Study Questions - Ch3 Study Assignment Answer these questions, typed Due April 12
Apr 12	Ch3 and Ch3 Vocab Quiz this week Make-ups all week (Grades become permanent after due date) Mon - Amendments Quiz Tue - Const. Quiz Wed - Const Vocab Thr - Ch2 Quiz Fri - Const. Convention
Apr 19	Study Ch6, Citizenship Chapter quiz and vocabulary quiz this week. Chapter 8 Vocabulary Study Guide
Apr 26	School-Wide testing Testing Ch8 and Ch8 vocab Begin Study Ch9 - Political Socialization
May 3	Study/discuss Ch9 Ch and Vocab tests by Friday Click here for Practice Vocab Quiz Click here for Ch9 Study Guide
May 10	Begin Study Ch11 Political Parties Video "Buying the President" Campaign contributions Gov Overview Lecture this week Quiz to follow
May 17	Gov Overview Lecture this week Quiz to follow Gov Overview Notes in pdf format Begin study Ch14 Congress Quiz at any time so don't procrastinate about studying
May 24	Ch14 (continued from last week) Click and download the resources below. Be prepared for testing on Tuesday or Wednesday Ch14 Outline in pdf Ch14 Outline in Word Vocabulary Quiz Chapter PowerPoint in pdf format Cesar Chavez was a great American who made many contributions to American society and culture. Visit the internet site below, or another site of your choosing, and research the contributions he made to make America a better place for us all. Link to Cesar Chavez web site Click here to enter a thank you note to Cesar for credit. Holiday Friday, Cesar Chavez Birthday Holiday Monday, Memorial Day
June 1	Begin study of Ch17 Ch17 Study Guide Ch17 Outline Ch 17 Practice Quiz Final Review EXAM CRAM Wednesday ~ Thursday ~ Friday 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Room 209 BVH Come Study for Finals Make-ups 6 AM and Lunch No make-ups after June 9
June 7	Ch20 (Check back) Final Exams - Thursday and Friday Study Ch20 Ch20 test on Wednesday, June 9