American Government
Theme I: Expectations
Driving Question: As a US citizen, what is expected of me and what can I expect from the government?
#1 Political Ideological Quiz AND this #2 Political Ideological Quiz AND #3 Political Ideological Quiz
ASSIGN: Blog to reflect on the results of the quizzes. Do you think they are accurate? Are you surprised with the results? Have you thought about who the company is who created the quizzes? Does this have any bearing on the quiz itself? Do you think they were biased in any manner / did they 'lead' you in your choices? Did they spin any questions to make the topic in the question more inviting or less inviting? Think critically when you complete these types of quizzes to be sure you understand the purpose of the publisher.
ASSIGN: Blog to reflect on the results of the quizzes. Do you think they are accurate? Are you surprised with the results? Have you thought about who the company is who created the quizzes? Does this have any bearing on the quiz itself? Do you think they were biased in any manner / did they 'lead' you in your choices? Did they spin any questions to make the topic in the question more inviting or less inviting? Think critically when you complete these types of quizzes to be sure you understand the purpose of the publisher.
So, what's the difference between Democrats and Republicans?
Use THIS ARTICLE to reflect and then jot down some expectations of the government on the Padlet board below...
Use THIS ARTICLE to reflect and then jot down some expectations of the government on the Padlet board below...
Expectations of Government:
No matter what ideology you believe in, all (okay, most) Americans want what's best for our country. Ideology just determines HOW we get there......
Preamble sets forth purpose of the American Government.... keep this topics in mind...... |
RED v Blue Activity
1. Divided into teams 3. Categorize into Red and Blue / Check for answers
2. Given 42 slips of paper with descriptions 4. What is your #1 description that would be a deal breaker - Share
2. Given 42 slips of paper with descriptions 4. What is your #1 description that would be a deal breaker - Share
CHALLENGE:
Create a Visual Montage on Youtube (don't publish, yet) of government meeting / NOT meeting
your expectations. (answer to 2nd part of driving question)
Create a Visual Montage on Youtube (don't publish, yet) of government meeting / NOT meeting
your expectations. (answer to 2nd part of driving question)
Level 1:
ASSIGN: Reading purpose of Government - Chapter 1 of textbook
1. Proficiency Scale Checklist for Chapter 1
1. Proficiency Scale Checklist for Chapter 1
ASSESS: Chapter 1 vocabulary quiz
ELA Standards:
RH.11-12.2 Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary that makes clear the relationships among the key details and ideas.
RH.11-12.10.By the end of grade 12, read and comprehend history/social studies texts in the grades 11–CCR text complexity band independently and proficiently.
ELA Standards:
RH.11-12.2 Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary that makes clear the relationships among the key details and ideas.
RH.11-12.10.By the end of grade 12, read and comprehend history/social studies texts in the grades 11–CCR text complexity band independently and proficiently.
ASSIGN: Reading: chapter 3.1, 3.2, 3.4
ASSESS: Quiz chapter 3
ELA Standards:
RH.11-12.2 Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary that makes clear the relationships among the key details and ideas.
RH.11-12.10.By the end of grade 12, read and comprehend history/social studies texts in the grades 11–CCR text complexity band independently and proficiently.
How is our government currently meeting or not meeting your expectations?
Use the following leads to explore a topic of interest and record your thoughts as you develop conclusions within the corresponding Today's Meet page.
Use the following leads to explore a topic of interest and record your thoughts as you develop conclusions within the corresponding Today's Meet page.
What is President Obama's plan? What parts of his weekly address meet / do not meet your expectations?
Weekly Address to Citizens |
What do our Senators and Representatives (Who are they?) have to say about this? How do they meet / do not meet your expectations
US Senate US House of Representatives |
ELA Standards:
RH.11-12.2 Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary that makes clear the relationships among the key details and ideas.
RH.11-12.10.By the end of grade 12, read and comprehend history/social studies texts in the grades 11–CCR text complexity band independently and proficiently.
RH.11-12.2 Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary that makes clear the relationships among the key details and ideas.
RH.11-12.10.By the end of grade 12, read and comprehend history/social studies texts in the grades 11–CCR text complexity band independently and proficiently.