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Welcome To American Government

Welcome To American Government. MR HIGGINBOTHAM. The SWBAT understand expectations for the year and begin to get to know the teacher and the students . They will also take a pre test to collect data. 8-24-17: Thursday Get to know each other First Impressions Stuff about me

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Welcome To American Government

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  1. Welcome To American Government MR HIGGINBOTHAM

  2. The SWBAT understand expectations for the year and begin to get to know the teacher and the students. They will also take a pre test to collect data. 8-24-17: Thursday Get to know each other First Impressions Stuff about me Pre Test over unit 1 to collect data. Syllabus

  3. First Impressions and expectations What are your expectations for this class? Do you like Social Studies/History classes? Why or Why not? What are your first impressions of the students in here? What is your first impression of the teacher/class? Be honest What grade do you think you will receive and why? Your biggest pet peeve that teachers do. 7. What are your feelings right now about the last first day of your public education career? What do you think you will be doing at this time next year? Why is Government important to understand?

  4. What to Expect From Me I will work hard to make the class interesting, fun, and informative. I like to laugh, especially at myself because I can be sort of goofy. I am not above, or smarter than you I just have more experience. I want you to look forward to coming to this class. I want to help you make your senior year a great experience. I want you to learn government and more about life in this class that will affect you for the rest of your life.

  5. The SWBAT the expectations and procedures of government class and senior year 8-28-17 Monday Senior Information from Mr. Connors Check out books from the library Go over syllabus Web Site information Short fun quiz over some basic government terms? Fire Drill Procedures and other stuff Bell Ringer #1 and discussion

  6. Do you know these? What kind of government do we have? How many branches of government are there? How many terms can a president hold office? What is the Constitution? What is the Bill of Rights How many people make up Congress? Who appoints the Supreme Court Justices? How many Supreme Court Justices are there? Who is the current President? Vice President How old do you have to be to vote?

  7. Bell Ringer #1 for 8-28/17 What is perspective and how do you think it will affect this government class? Why is it important to understand perspective in life?

  8. The SWBAT understand the basic idea of what government is and what it does for a society. They will also begin to review/learn some of the different governments in the world and throughout history. 8-30-17 Wednesday Discuss with students how government has affected them today. Discussion over the good and bad things of government policies. Review power point over the different governments of the world. Video clip over the American Form of Government? Show what would you do video over the Muslim woman (Perspective) Letter to yourself Read page 3-11 in your text for next class

  9. 8- Bell Ringer #2 for 8-30-17 What is government and what does it do for a state/country?

  10. The SWBAT better understand their own perspective towards government in society by writing a short narrative on it. 9-1-17 Bell Ringer #3 Government video clip Easy Learning Quiz . You can use the notes Chapter 1 notes over reading from pages 3-12 View of the world/government perspective paper? Read pg. 12-18

  11. Bell Ringer #3 for 9-1-17 What would your life have been like, if from an early age, you had been able to do whatever you wanted without parental oversight? Do you believe the statement below. Why or why not?

  12. Objectives for this lesson 1. Define government and the basic powers every government holds. 2. Describe the four defining characteristics of the state/country. 3. Identify four theories that attempt to explain the origin of the state. 4. Understand the purpose of government in the United States. They are listed in the preamble

  13. Purposes or what Government does Form a More Perfect Union Establish Justice Ensure Domestic Tranquility Provide for Common Defense Promote the general Welfare Secure the Blessings of Liberty

  14. 1. Name the type of government in which the people vote directly and represent themselves. - N and replace with D

  15. 2. A government in which the people have the right to vote for leaders to represent them.

  16. 3. A government in which priests and religious leaders serve as kings and/or leaders.

  17. 4. A government in which there is a common ownership of property.

  18. 5. An _____________ _____________ is a government in which kings have complete authority over the government and the people.

  19. 6. What is the type of government where there is a lack of or no government? - T

  20. 7. ___________ is a government in which a single-party dictator controls every aspect of daily life.

  21. 8. An _______ is a government in which a small group exercises control.

  22. 9. A __________ ____________ is a government with both a legislative body and ceremonial figureheads.

  23. 10. A___________ will most likely occur after an economic depression and social instability.

  24. Define on your quiz Government Public policies Legislative power Executive power Judicial power Sovereign

  25. View of the World/Government Paper You guys have all developed personal perspectives of the world/government that have been shaped by people and events in your life. This includes family, school, friends, religion, media, athletics/extra- curricular activities, jobs, etc. You believe a certain way based on these things. You are to write a one page paper discussing what you basic philosophy of government/culture is and how your view of the world/government has been shaped by the events and people in your life. It should be broken down into five paragraphs with an introduction paragraph describing your basic philosophy, three paragraph body, and a concluding paragraph. Pick three things from the examples below and write a paragraph each on those. That would make up your three paragraph body.

  26. 9-6-17 The SWBAT understand the origins and basic powers of our government. Bell Ringer #4 Apps on your phone for this book Notes over the origins and basic powers of our government. Video Clip over origins of the Constitution Essay over perspective/view of government/world is complete. Reading page 19-45

  27. Journal/Bell Ringer #4 for 9/6/17 How do you think the founding fathers got their ideas for forming our government. Where are the purposes of the Constitution found?

  28. What is the Constitution? Public Policies? A body of fundamental laws setting out the principles, structures, and processes of the government. Public policies are simply things the government decides to do. Examples?

  29. The SWBAT understand the philosophers that helped influenced our current government 9-8-17 Journal/Bell Ringer #5 and discussion Go over the last quiz we took. 3 minute Video clip over John Locke from NBC Go over English philosophers that influenced our government. View of the World Paper. This is due on Tuesday Read pages 46 to 71 for next week Create a new constitution group project

  30. Journal Bell Ringer #5 for 9-8-17 List some basic rights and freedoms (liberties) that you currently have. Do you feel you will always enjoy these rights and freedoms? Why or Why not?

  31. John Locke 1632-1704 English philosopher that stated people are basically good People all have natural rights(natural rights theory) Life, liberty and pursuit of property Felt men are equal, free and independent (perfect freedom) Wrote Two Treatises of Government

  32. Thomas Hobbes 1611-1677 Believed that people are generally bad They need the structure of the government to maintain society. People were only safe as their strength or intelligence made them

  33. Baron Charles de Montesquieu French philosopher that believed in promoting liberty For government to achieve its goal there must be a division of authority between executive, judicial, and legislative branches Wrote The Spirit of the Laws

  34. Jean-Jacques Rousseau 1712-1788 French Power to rule belonged to the people, and governments should receive their authority from the people People had the right to rise up against the government and carry out needed change Social Contract Theory was pushed by all of these philosphers

  35. The SWBAT understand the philosophers, documents and origins of how the American Govt. started. They will also create their own Constitution as a team. 9-12-17 Bell Ringer #6 and discussion CNN Student News 10 minutes Notes over Articles of Confederation, Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, the Great (Connecticut) Compromise Finish group project on creating new Constitution. View of the World Essay is due Quiz next class

  36. Stuff on quiz Montesquieu, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau Articles of Confederation, Virginia plan, New Jersey Plan, Connecticut Compromise, Declaration of Independence. Force Theory, Evolution Theory, divine Right theory, Social Contract Rule of Law, Government, Public Policy, Constitution, Due process, Democracy, Dictatorship, Sovereign, Code of Hammurabi, Mayflower Compact, Magna Carta,

  37. Bell Ringer #6 for 9-12-17 What do you know about 9-11? How has it affected you? How did it affect our Government/culture?

  38. Create your own government/Constitution Read the instructions and individually pick 12 of the statements that you think should be included in your constitution. Original draft. List three more that you feel should be included and are not on the list. Get together as a small group(I will pick the groups and come up with a consensus 12. Pick three other items you would like in your constitution. Each group will have a leader(s) that will present their 12 things and the three other items to the class. We will get together as a class and come up with a final draft of the constitution.

  39. The SWBAT better understand the origins and people that helped impact the government of America by showing proficiency on a quiz 9-14-17 Bell Ringer #7 and discussion Finish group project and discuss. Answer questions from the project as part of the quiz Quiz. You can use your notes.

  40. Bell Ringer #7 for 9-14-17 What, if anything, would you change about our current government? Do you feel the United States could succeed under another form of government? If so, which form?

  41. Declaration of Independence Stated that people should rule themselves and not be ruled by the king. The existence of a new nation came to be when the 13 colonies became free and independent states. Read the vital paragraph to class!

  42. Articles of Confederation Approved in 1777 Established A firm league of friendship among the states Each state kept its sovereignty, freedom and independence States coming together for common defense, security, and general welfare. Approved after a year by the Second Continental Congress This article eventually failed due to the lack of unity between the individual states and it showed a need for a strong central government

  43. The Virginia Plan This plan demonstrated the interests of the larger states and the idea of proportional representation This was the first plan for a new constitution. Three separate branches Bicameral congress

  44. The New Jersey Plan This plan demonstrated the interests of the smaller states and the idea of equal representation Unicameral congress with each state represented equally

  45. Connecticut Compromise This plan was an attempt to balance the interests of the large and small states Congress composed of two houses

  46. The SWBAT better understand the origins, documents and principles of the constitution through readings and discussion 9-18-17 Bell Ringer 8 and discussion Fun phone research assignment to share with class. Reading assignment over principles of the constitution. pg 78-88 Vocab study guide? video clip?

  47. Bell Ringer #8 for 9/18/17 What were the good, bad and ugly parts of creating your own constitution within the group? What did you learn? How was the teamwork?

  48. Home work: Due next class or this class Pick one of the following items and be able to tell the class what it is or did and two FUN FACTs about it. 3 things for at least 40 seconds. Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, Code of Hammurabi, John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, Baron Montesquieu, Jean Rousseau, Articles of Confederation, Declaration of Independence

  49. The SWBAT understand what the Constitution is and the six principles it is based on 9-20-17 Bell Ringer #9 and discussion Review material from quiz Students present their information that did not go Go over the six principles of the Constitution. Finish reading 78-88 and fill out worksheet. Teach a partner for half. Preview project over the 6 principles of the Constitution.

  50. Bell Ringer #9 for 9-20-17 Write down a national/government problem that has made recent headlines. Provide a solution/compromise that you think may help the conflict.

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