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U.S. Government

Fall 2003

Sept 1	Orientation F R Class discussion of philosophical roots of American government Socrates - Plato - Aristotle
Sept 8	Continue Class discussion of philosophical roots of American government Socrates - Plato - Aristotle Thurs, 9/11 Min Day Staff Development Discuss Iraq and view Sunday News with Condolezza Rice and Pres. Bush Write Position Paper, "Your position on Iraq" Use form provided to write paper Check web sites for information www.foxnews.com www.msnbc.com Discuss issue with parents (your best source for honest opinions)
Sept 15	Essay Assignment - Due Monday, Sept 22 Would you rather be free or happy. Use the online form to answer this question, drawing from the knowledge you have gained in our discussions about Plato, Social Darwinism and Utopian governments. Click here to open the essay form. Click here to view completed essay's Study Chapter 2 in your text. Be prepared for quizzes at any time. Chapter 2 vocabulary Click You need to know each of these terms. Declaration of Independence Questions Click to download
Sept 22	Review and discuss the Declaration of Independence as theory and foundation of American philosophy and government. Declaration of Independence essay's Be prepared for a Declaration of Independence quiz this week. Discuss and listen to President Bush's speech to the United Nations Complete outline form expressing your opinion about the speech No first person Click here to listen to the speech online Click here to read the text of the speech
Sept 29	Continue study and notes on Ch2 Begin study of the U.S. Constitution and writing of the Constitution Articles of Confederation weaknesses Video, "A More Perfect Union" Take notes - possible quiz on video Outline Constitution - forms to be provided. Memorize Preamble
Oct 6	Finish video, "A More Perfect Union." Be prepared for quiz on Constitutional Convention Click list below for Convention Web Sites Discussion Governors Recall Election Note Constitution assignments last week.
Oct 13 Students who are absent have to make-up the daily warm-up exercises at lunch on the next day they attend class	Report cards on Friday Government Overview, Lecture. Test this week from lecture notes If you are absent, get notes from another student. Be prepared for Constitution Convention Quiz Click to download test questions (Test may be on Tuesday) Look at last week assignments for Constitutional Convention Web Sites Begin Study of U.S. Constitution 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)
Oct 20	Tues Constitution Vocabulary test (See actual test online in last weeks assignments) Wed Constitution Test (Study Constitution PowerPoint and "Constitution Explained" from last week) Begin Study of Constitution Amendments Download Amendments Study Guide Work with a partner to provide examples from the news or current events for each of the Amendments Form due Monday - Test early next week Continue to study Chapter 3 and Chapter 3 "Terms to know" Quiz at any time, without warning.
Oct 27	No School - Fires in San Diego County
Nov 3	Finish Amendments to the U.S. Constitution Download lecture slides here in Adobe Acrobat format You can download the Adobe Acrobat Reader free Be prepared for Amendments quiz this week Amendments Practice Quiz Ch3 Vocabulary Quiz
Nov 10	Finish Studying for Chapter 3 Tests on vocabulary and chapter this week Refer to the Ch3 Vocabulary Quiz (This is the actual Test) Vocabulary Test on Friday Chapter Test on Monday (11-17) Make sure you read the chapter. Ch3 Study Questions - Test on Monday
Nov 17	Begin Study of Ch8, "Citizenship" Chapter test and vocabulary test this week. Vocabulary test will be posted online for you to practice Chapter test questions will be distributed before the test All make-ups for this grading period must be submitted by Friday
Nov 24	Test Chapter 8 and Chapter 8 Vocabulary Click here for Chapter 8 Vocabulary quiz (practice) Boys have note from mother stating that you helped with dishes and clean-up for extra credit.
Dec 1	Test Chapter 8 and Chapter 8 Vocabulary on Tuesday Government Overview and test this week Chapter 9, "Interest Groups and Public Opinion" Ch9 Study Guide. Click the link below to download an outline and study guide for Ch9. You may turn in this study guide for credit on the day of the quiz. Click here to download study guide Write an online essay describing yourself as a conservative or a liberal. Follow directions and explain why in detail. Click below to access the essay Click here to access the online essay Click below to access political party web sites Due Mon Dec 8 Libertarian Party Republican Party Cato Institute (conservative) Democrat Party Socialist Party Communist Party National Organization for Women National Rifle Association Chapter 9 Vocabulary Test Actual test for you to practice
Dec 8	Ch9 quizzes this week Overview of government lecture and quiz this week. Quiz on Friday Next week Ch10, Political Parties
Dec 15	Study/Outline/Discuss Ch10 "Political Parties" Click here to download outline in Word format Be prepared for chapter and vocab test this week Vocabulary Study Guide
Jan 5	Study Ch11, "Political Campaigns" Ch11 Vocabulary Study guide Begin study of Ch14, Congress. Check back for online study guides. Tests this week. Ch14 Vocabulary Study Guide Ch14 Quiz
Jan 12	Ch17 Quiz Ch20 Quiz Final Review (Per1 Final on Friday) EXAM CRAM Wednesday ~ Thursday ~ Friday 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Room 209 BVH Come Study for Finals
Jan 19	Finals Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday - End First Semester