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1 st Day of 2 nd Semester

This course focuses on government structures and functions at national, state, and local levels, fostering patriotism, civic duty, and respect for the law. It also explores economic principles and systems, with an emphasis on the United States.

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1 st Day of 2 nd Semester

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  1. 1st Day of 2nd Semester FINALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLY!!!!!!!!!

  2. January 29 • Student Info • Getting to Know You • Syllabus • Map Worksheet

  3. Civics and Economics • The Civics and Economics course will focus on the structure and functions of government institutions at the national, state, and local levels. • Through this course the students will learn to foster patriotism, gain a respect for the law, and encourage a sense of civic duty. • The role of the citizen in the American political system will be analyzed. • It also includes an overview of the principles of economics. • Various types of economic systems are explored with a special emphasis on the United States. • The students will study current events, and will be researching information in groups, as well as an individual project both semesters. • For example, students will form their own third party to challenge America’s two-party system, focusing on a plank that is unique to the Democratic and Republican platforms.

  4. Grading Scale • Tests: 60% • Class/Homework: 10% • Quizzes: 30%

  5. Tests (60%) • Tests will be Multiple Choice, Matching, Short Answer • There will be a total of 9 tests that will count for a total of 60% of your overall grade. • You will need to study prior to the test because they will be very challenging. • In order to make up a test, you must stay after school on the assigned day. • There will be a few questions from previous goals on every test making it cumulative

  6. Class/Homework (10%) • Class and homework will be assigned daily. Some of this I will grade and some of this I will not, therefore you must complete all assignments. Class/Homework will count 10%. • Google Classroom • CNN Student News Journals – we will have journals throughout the semester. The journals will cover a variety of subjects from CNN Student News and should be kept in a separate notebook that will be turned in at the teacher’s request.

  7. Quizzes (30%) • There will be a quiz every few objectives. • After completion of an objective, we will take a quiz the next day to review the material. • The quizzes will be multiple choice, matching, or short answer, counting 30%. • Many of them will be based off of your Quizlet sets

  8. Performance Task • Come to class prepared and ready • Cell phones need to be up at the bell – you have 1 hour per day at school to access them (don’t have them out) • Pick up trash • No gum popping • Be leaders in the school – if you see something that isn’t right (trash on the ground, someone needing help) then chip in • Take PRIDE in what you do – Not everyday is as good as the previous but try to make it everything you can • My expectations of myself are extremely high and yours should be as well

  9. Community Service • Someone define community service…. • Hours – 10+ • At least 5 different activities • You shouldn’t exceed 2 hours with 1 activity • 1 TEST GRADE – HOURS • 2 QUIZ GRADES - Reflection • EDHS expectations are that you help in the immediate community • Helping grandma with her yard DOES NOT count • This should be something to HELP those in the community • FORMS MUST BE COMPLETELY FILLED OUT AND SIGNED

  10. What will we use? • My school website and Google Classroom • Vocab-Quizlet • Quizizz • GimKit • Online Video Guides • CNN10 • ChromeBooks to complete notes – you will do notes and then we will do PPT and highlight major points • All days will be similar because routines are healthy, but each unit will have different spins

  11. Examples of work • Vocabulary • In class projects • Group projects • Weekly current events activities (CNN 10) • Fill in the blank notes w/ Powerpoint • Primary Source documents • Highlighting notes • Vocabulary quiz • Content Test • Midterm • 6 and 12 week benchmarks

  12. Weeks 1-2: Foundations of American Citizenship (Unit One, Chapters 1-3.2) • Weeks 3-4: The US Constitution (Unit Two, Chapters 3.3-5) • Weeks 5-6: Our National Government (Unit Three, Chapters 6-8) • Week 7-8: Influencing Government (Unit Four, chapters 9-11) • Weeks 9-10: State & Local Governments (Unit Five, chapters 12-14) • Weeks 11-12: The Criminal Justice System (Unit Six, chapters 15-17) • Week 13: Personal Financial Literacy (Online Modules) • Weeks 14-16: Economics (Unit Eight, chapters 18-27) • Weeks 17-18: Exam review & Administer State Exam

  13. Course Schedule • Unit 1 – Foundations of American Government (Unit 1 Test February 8) • Unit 2 – The US Government (Unit 2 Test February 22) • Unit 3 – The US Government(Unit 3 Test March 8) • Unit 4 – Democracy and Participation (Unit 4 Test 22) • Unit 5 – US Law (Unit 5 Test April 5) • Unit 6 – Financial Literacy (Unit 6 Test April 19) • Unit 7 – Introductory Economics (Unit 7 Test May 3) • Unit 8 – Regulatory Economy (Unit 8 Test May 17) • Unit 9 – Global Economics (Unit 9 Test May 24)

  14. About Me

  15. United States Map – can you complete this entire map without looking at someone else’s?

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