May 18

Today in class we finished your blue packets and turned them in! We also started watching the movie 'Glory Road' and filled out the answer sheet.

IMPORTANT!!!!! 
Next class period (Wednesday May 20) you will have your in class final.  You may also turn in your CAP Points. I will sign your graduation forms Friday (May 22) 

*** If you are currently failing this class, I need your CAP Points on Wednesday, otherwise I CANNOT sign off your graduation forms! 

May 12

Today in class we completed pages 2-6 of your blue packet! Make sure you fill out your Learning Target for day 1 :)

REMEMBER: the DEADLINE  for all work is MAY 22ND!!!!!  I will NOT accept any work after May 22nd; You will have your Final May 22, turn in your packets, and CAP Points, and I will sign your graduation forms this day as well. If you will be absent, you MUST come and talk to me before hand! 

May 8

Today in class we had our guest speaker! If you were absent, come talk to me about how to make it up!!!!

Keep in mind that your CAP projects due date is coming up! May 22nd!!!!

May 6

Today in class we:

Had the class debates, watched your campaign ads, and had the final vote! Your pink packets will be due Friday- May 8th :) 

DEBATE QUESTIONS

◻How will you improve the environment?

◻2. How will you protect the US from terrorism abroad?

◻3. What will you do to improve the education system in the US?

◻4. What is your position on affordable healthcare?

◻5. How will you restore confidence in the presidency?

◻Each group can prepare questions to ask the Candidates during the debate (Town Hall style)

May 4

Today in class:

The Presidential candidates gave their 20 second speeches

We watched the debates from the Republican party candidates, Independent party candidates, and finally Romney & Obama ***if you were absent, you will need to fill out the notes on pages 9-10 in your pink packets (the websites to watch the debates are in your packet)

Next class period we will have our class debates, watch campaign ads, and vote for the Presidential candidate!

HOMEWORK: if you haven't emailed me your videos you MUST do so before May 6th (kayliw@provo.edu) and PAGE 7 of your pink packets is homework!!!!

April 30

Today in class your election group worked on creating campaign ads! You need to have 2 30-second campaign ads for your group; 1 Positive, 1 Negative.
These MUST be emailed to me by May 4th
kayliw@provo.edu

On Monday (May 4th) your Presidential nominee will be presenting a 20 second speech outlining their presidential goals. 

April 28

Today in class: We had our candidate Meet & Greet

You made a slogan and created a poster for your candidate

We finished page 4-5 watching campaign ads- if you were absent I want you to watch an Obama ad, a Romney ad, GW Bush ad, and a Clinton ad.  As you watch these ads answer the questions in your packet.

Next class period we will be filming 2 30-second ads (1 positive, 1 negative) for your candidates, make sure at least 1 person in your group has either a phone or a camera to record them.  If you are planning on using an props, make sure that you bring them as well.  Thursday will be the only class period to work on them!

Homework: Page 8 of your packet****

TO BRING NEXT CLASS: 
1. Head Shots (2)
2. Bios (2)
3. Slogan Poster
4. Any props for your ads, and something to film with
5. Homework assignment completed (p. 8) 

April 24

Today in class we:
1. Turned in your Unit 5 Packet (all filled out + learning targets) with the 10 Best/5 Worst Presidents
2. Took POTUS quiz
3. Worked in election groups- If you were absent on Tuesday you need to bring the following

• Google the article "10 winning Campaign Slogans" read through the article and answer questions 1-2 on page 3 of your pink packet 
• Write a Short Biography on your candidate; you can either use yourself or a fictional person that you made up; some information to include would be your age, spouse, years married, years residing in a district, names and ages of children, # of grandchildren, education: HS, College, etc., Jobs and titles, Church name and positions, club/organizations + positions, Civic involvement, Awards/honors, Military background, elected offices held, other important information

Have a Great Weekend AND remember Comcast Cares Day is tomorrow!!!!

April 22

Today in class we finished up your Executive Branch Packets!!! (make sure that you have your Learning Target Guide filled out) 
*The peach sheet is homework

PACKET (all complete) + 10 BEST/WORST PRESIDENTS IS DUE FRIDAY APRIL 24TH!!!

**** You will also have a QUIZ over pages 1-6 of your POTUS notes. 

We started our new packets "Election Packets" come in and grab one during intervention so you can catch up on the notes! We filled out page 1 of your notes and completed the activity on page 2 :) 

I also placed you in your election groups- if you were absent you will find out what your groups are on Friday. 

April 20

Today we watched the Studio C clip "International Relations" and answered the questions 1&2 on page 5.  We also went around to Foreign Policy Stations and filled out the gold sheet in your packet.  If you were absent, you will need to come in during intervention to make this up!

April 16

Today in class we finished pages 3 & 4 of your note packet! We also finished watching 10 best and 5 worst presidents: you should have written down: Name, 2 facts why they were chosen as best/worst, and if you agree or disagree.

You can watch it here if you were absent: http://www.hulu.com/watch/537193

Homework: Green pages in your packet! 

April 14

Today in class we made our new packets (Unit 5: Executive Branch) we filled out page 1 & 2 of your notes using the PowerPoint.  We also started watching Biographies "10 Best and 5 Worst Presidents"

**Make sure that you are thinking about your CAP projects!!!!!

April 1

Today in class we had our class presentations! If you were absent, or did not get the chance NO WORRIES- we will finish up on Friday :)

Your packets will also be due on Friday.  After I made the packets, I decided that I didn't like what I had planned so only the notes that we took in class will be due! 

March 30

Today in class we had a guest speaker.

IMPORTANT DATES/REMEMBER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Your projects will be presented Wednesday (April 1st)
** YOU MUST TURN IN both parts- the PowerPoint and the letter.  Please email both of them to me kayliw@provo.edu

March 27

Today in class: We went to the elementary school and read your books on a bill becoming a law; the kids absolutely loved it so great job!

*Make sure that you have turned these books in- if you were absent to make this up you will need to read your book to an elementary age child and bring me a note saying that you did.

Your projects will be presented next Wednesday (April 1st) so make sure that you have both parts- the PowerPoint and the letter.  Please email both of them to me kayliw@provo.edu

March 24

Today in class: You worked on your projects! This was the last day in class that you will have time to work on them.  You MUST be prepared to present on April 1st (next Wednesday)

**Remember that your project has 2 parts: the PowerPoint & the Letter to the Congressman (you can find instructions on how to write your letter under the Unit 4 tab)

IMPORTANT!!!!! Thursday (March 26) we will be going to Timpanogos Elementary school where you will read your book about a bill becoming a law to a child.  You MUST bring your books (unless you have turned them into me) and you MUST be on time! 1st period will leave at 8:05, and 7th period will leave at 1:00. 

March 20

Today in class we:

Finished up your House of Reps + Senate notes (pages 3-4 in packet)

Introduced your project for this term! Info on page 8, ideas for project page 7.  We worked on this in class, and will have all of Tuesday to work in class. You will be presenting to the class on April 1. I suggest that you use this weekend to gather the information you will need, so Tuesday you can put your presentation together.  

**We will be going to Timpanogos Elementary School next Thursday to read your books on how a bill becomes a law

March 18

Today in class: We took the Congressional Leadership Quiz! If you were absent, come talk to me, and I will tell you the make-up date!

We took notes on Page 3-4 of your Packets; learning more about what the House of Reps is, and what their roles are.  The last part of class you worked on your children's book about a bill becoming a law!

*REMEMBER this needs to be finished by Friday

March 16

Today we had a practice quiz.... your real quiz will be next time in class! Use the pink sheet of your packet (page 12) remember you will need to know 4 pieces of information:

1. Full Name
2. Political Party
3. Title
4. Body of Congress

We also started  writing a children's book describing the process of how a bill becomes a law (instructions on page 6 of your packet) this will be due on Friday....

*****PLEASE DO QUALITY WORK!!!! You will be reading this story to an elementary school child! 

I will not accept this project late! 

March 12

Today we discovered and practiced what it looks like have a bill passed in Congress! If you were absent, you will need to turn in the bill that you wrote!

Homework: Study for your test next week.... over the Congressional leaders. You will find information for this on the pink sheet of your packet (page 12) 

March 10

Today: We made our new packets! For this unit we will be learning about the Legislative Branch of Government. We went over how a bill becomes a law and you all wrote your own bills and turned them into me at the end of class. If you were absent, you will need to turn this in (directions on page 5 of your packet)

On Wednesday the 18th you will have your quiz.  Using the pink page in your packet (page 12) you will be researching important figures in our government. Start working on this for homework.   I will show you their picture and you will need to tell me their full name, party, title, and body of Congress.
For example if I show you this picture you would tell me:
   Barack Obama, Democrat, President, No Party (trick question; he is not a member of the House of Representatives or the Senate) 

March 6

Today in class we:

• Turned in your packets! 
• Turned in your amendment project
• Took TEST 

*** Wednesday March 11 @ 8:00 a.m. is the absolute latest day that I will accept any late work with late passes! 

March 4

Today was the Constitution Bowl!!!!

REMEMBER: next class period----- your packets, plus amendment project are due :) 

Feb 27

Today in class you received your CONSTITUTION BOWL groups! You had the entire class period to work on your study guide! Please make sure that you have this completed. Your homework will be to study!!!! Constitution Bowl is next class period! 

Feb 23

Today in class: 
We made our Unit 3 packet "The Constitution" and completed the Electoral College activity and the Electoral College Debate- in order to do this you will need a Gov book.  You may either come to intervention! or check a book out from the Library.

I also introduced your project for this unit- the Amendments photo essay.  This will be Due March 5

Homework: type a one-page (2 paragraph, 5 sentences in each paragraph) summarizing both sides of the electoral college debate.  State which side has the best arguments and why.  Due next class! 

Feb 19

Today we had a mini-quiz on Federalists and Anti-Federalists; make sure that you can answer the questions:
1. Who supported the constitution?
2. Who wanted strong state governments? Strong Central government?
3. What was written into the constitution to appease the anti-federalists about individual freedoms?
finished watching "A More Perfect Union"

You turned your yellow packets into me!

HOMEWORK: DO NOT FORGET THAT NEXT CLASS PERIOD YOU NEED TO BRING A CAMERA, A CELL PHONE OR TABLET WITH PICTURE TAKING CAPABILITIES!

Feb 17

In Class:  we learned about the Federalists and Anti-Federalists- you will need to fill out the notes from the PowerPoint on these pages.

We also read through historical documents to understand what type of government Federalists would like and what type of government Anti-Federalists would like.  Read through Document A and Document B by Hamilton and Melancton Smith.  Once you have read through these documents, fill out the rubric on the back side.

Your Rough Draft for your paper were due today! If you were absent your rough draft as well as final draft will be due on Thursday the 19th.

Homework: Finish your Final Draft! 

Feb 12

In class: We watched more of 'A more Perfect Union' and started talking about slavery in the constitution; we filled out Slavery grievance page in your packet (once you have read it, answer questions 1,2,3)  We also filled out the rubric on the back; if you were absent you will need to come in during intervention to fill out the rubric!

Your rough drafts were due today!.... however, I have decided to extend the deadline a bit, the rough draft will be due in class next Tuesday the 17th, and your final paper will be due Thursday the 19th!

Homework: Finish your rough drafts!

HAVE A GREAT LOOOONNNNGGG WEEKEND :) 

Feb 10

Today in class we compared our class constitution to the US constitution; please fill these pages out in your packet! Finished Learning Target #2

I also checked off your outline for your paper today; if you were absent this along with the rough draft will be due NEXT CLASS PERIOD!

Homework: Finish up Learning Targets for day 1 & 2, get your rough draft done for your paper! This will be due next class period (you may handwrite your rough draft) 

Feb 2

Today in class we.... 

Corrected Unit 1 Test- I will hand these back next class period, you will have until the next test to do your test corrections! (make sure you read through the disclosure amendments, so that you understand how to do your test corrections!)

We watched our class video :) Great job! We also started talking about the constitutional convention the 2 issues that were discussed were Representation, and Slavery; we did a simulation of the meeting that took place in Phili! If you were absent you will need to write me a 1 page double spaced, 12 pt. font summary of the issues discussed, and the outcome of the meeting. This will be due the day of the test!

No homework or journal today. 

Jan 29

Today in class we..... We had a review for the test

You also turned in all of your assignments ie. Note taking guide, journals, learning targets, and rule of law homework!


**If you were absent everything will be due the day you get back and you have 1 week to come and make up the test during intervention

Jan 27

Journal: What is your dream? How are you going to accomplish it? How is the government going to help you accomplish it?

In class: We worked on our class movie! We also go the review sheet for the test.... Unit 1 Test is next Time! This means that all of your assignments are also due- your Learning Targets, In class notes, and the Rule of Law HW assignment

Homework: Study for your test!

Jan 23

Journal: Watch the following clip and tell me where Egypt is on the Human Predicament Cycle (3-5 sentences)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGuJpVr8OiI


In class: Today in class we reviewed the 5 basic concepts of Democracy.  We learned about the rule of law and filled that sheet out in your packet! Use the PowerPoint to help you. We also broke into groups..... because we are making a MOVIE :) We will be filming on Tuesday so make sure you are here and you don't let your group down! If you were absent I will assign you a group so you can practice with them on Tuesday before filming.

Homework: Choose 1 of the "rule of law" principles and find a current (within 10 years) in or out of the United States example of how that law was violated.  Write a one paragraph summary; this can be hand written or typed.  Please include the link of where you found your information! 

Have a great weekend! 

Jan 21

Journal: What actions do you relate to Democracy?

In Class: Today in class you received your late passes for the semester. If you lose them, they are gone I WILL NOT GIVE YOU MORE. We reviewed the different types of Government *make sure you know THEM ALL... they will be on your test. We also filled out the "Forms of Government" page in your packet (use the PowerPoint) We also filled out the Soils of Democracy and Basic Concepts of Democracy pages in your packet- in order to do this you will need to check out a book from the Library.

Homework: Fill out Day 4 Learning Target- only the first one, you can cross out the second one. If you didn't finish any of the pages from the packet, these will also be homework. 

Jan 16

Today in class we:

Journal: What makes a law fair or unfair?

IN CLASS: We talked about the origins of government, AND the different forms of government; we filled out these 2 sections on your note guide using the powerpoint.
We also discussed the Human Predicament (we will review in class next time)

Homework: Answer the question in your packet "Which would you prefer to live under- tyranny, or anarchy? Why?" *this question is found under the types of government rubric in your packet. We will be discussing this next time. If you did not finish your Learning Target for Day 3 in class- this is also homework.

Have a great LONG weekend :) 

January 14

Today in class we:

• Completed the Human Nature and Student Nature of your note packet (first page) 

• We started page 2 of your note packet discussing what what GOVERNMENT, STATE, and SOVEREIGNTY mean and the 4 purposes of Government. To fill this out, you will find the PowerPoint under Unit 1 Tab use slides #8-13.  Fill out Day 2 Learning Target 

• We also formed a class government, and made changes to your disclosure document- these changes can be found under the Unit 1 tab, or by clicking on this Link we will go over these in class on Friday. 

HOMEWORK     If you did not finish the packet pages or Day 2 Learning Target in class, this is homework! You also need to research 2 different forms of government and an example of each; be prepared to share with the class. YOUR DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT IS DUE NEXT TIME! 

Jan 12/13

WELCOME TO CLASS!!!

I am excited to get to know you all and am looking forward to a great semester!

Today in class we read over the class disclosure document (found under Unit 1 tab)- You will need to bring me the blue page signed by your parent by FRIDAY

You also took a citizenship test which we will go over next class period