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Homework due Wednesday, Aug. 14:
A. The Axis STEM summer assignment for 2019 is below (left).
B. If you plan to take US History & American Lit for honors, there is an assignment which will be due on Friday, Aug. 16. The assignment is below (right). I've also posted two maps you can use or, if you prefer, you can find your own online.
A. The Axis STEM summer assignment for 2019 is below (left).
B. If you plan to take US History & American Lit for honors, there is an assignment which will be due on Friday, Aug. 16. The assignment is below (right). I've also posted two maps you can use or, if you prefer, you can find your own online.
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Homework due for Finals Week:
This Finals Planning Schedule may help you to stay organized leading up to finals. Check it out!
No new assignments are due. However, you should use the Quizlet links below (under Thursday, May 23) to study economics terms and use your notes to study some other ideas that will appear on the final:
This Finals Planning Schedule may help you to stay organized leading up to finals. Check it out!
No new assignments are due. However, you should use the Quizlet links below (under Thursday, May 23) to study economics terms and use your notes to study some other ideas that will appear on the final:
- Tragedy of the Commons
- Property Rights
- Public Goods & Services
- Cognitive Bias (how it affects us -- you gave presentations on these biases)
Homework due Thursday, May 23:
No assignments are due. However, you should click the links below to practice the economics vocabulary words we'll need to know for the final. More details will come on Thursday.
No assignments are due. However, you should click the links below to practice the economics vocabulary words we'll need to know for the final. More details will come on Thursday.
Homework due Tuesday, May 21:
A. No assignments are due! If you need to review the slideshow about micro v. macroeconomics, click the file below.
A. No assignments are due! If you need to review the slideshow about micro v. macroeconomics, click the file below.
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Homework due Friday, May 17:
A. Two Marketplace stories about subtle effects of income inequality: "One way Oakland is fighting racial inequality? By fixing potholes" and "Why housing is more expensive for earners at the bottom of the income ladder". Take notes as you read/listen. We will discuss and have a short quiz on Friday.
A. Two Marketplace stories about subtle effects of income inequality: "One way Oakland is fighting racial inequality? By fixing potholes" and "Why housing is more expensive for earners at the bottom of the income ladder". Take notes as you read/listen. We will discuss and have a short quiz on Friday.
Homework due Monday, May 13:
A. If you didn't watch "Park Avenue: Money, Power, and the American Dream" in class, you'll need to watch it for homework. Answer the questions which go with it, too. For the last three questions, you'll need to click the link below.
"Trump's Tax Reform Plan Explained" on investopedia.
B. We're in a trade war with China...whose economic system is, in some ways, a total mystery to us. Remember credit and how to get a good credit score? Read this story about how they get credit in China and come to class ready to discuss & write about it: "How does China’s social credit system work?"
A. If you didn't watch "Park Avenue: Money, Power, and the American Dream" in class, you'll need to watch it for homework. Answer the questions which go with it, too. For the last three questions, you'll need to click the link below.
"Trump's Tax Reform Plan Explained" on investopedia.
B. We're in a trade war with China...whose economic system is, in some ways, a total mystery to us. Remember credit and how to get a good credit score? Read this story about how they get credit in China and come to class ready to discuss & write about it: "How does China’s social credit system work?"
Homework due Thursday, May 9:
A. Prepare for our STEM Plastics Night -- get your video, website, and product complete and ready to display! Attendance is mandatory and will count in the grade book; if you cannot make it due to a family emergency, you'll be off the hook. Otherwise, you have known about this event for one month and should have arranged your schedule accordingly.
A. Prepare for our STEM Plastics Night -- get your video, website, and product complete and ready to display! Attendance is mandatory and will count in the grade book; if you cannot make it due to a family emergency, you'll be off the hook. Otherwise, you have known about this event for one month and should have arranged your schedule accordingly.
Homework due Tuesday, May 7:
A. I was wrong about the historically low unemployment rate (but I wasn't wrong by much).
B. Then there's "Some companies find their brand names already claimed in China". Listen to it and respond to the Jupiter forum that will be opened on Sunday afternoon.
A. I was wrong about the historically low unemployment rate (but I wasn't wrong by much).
B. Then there's "Some companies find their brand names already claimed in China". Listen to it and respond to the Jupiter forum that will be opened on Sunday afternoon.
Homework due Wednesday, May 1:
A. There are three stories from Marketplace to listen to as we shift into the study of macroeconomics. Expect a short quiz on Wednesday.
A. There are three stories from Marketplace to listen to as we shift into the study of macroeconomics. Expect a short quiz on Wednesday.
Homework due Monday, April 29:
A. Your Plastics group must have your testing complete. On Monday, you will need to explain the following details to another group:
B. This page may be updated on Thursday evening, so be sure to check back after 7pm that day.
A. Your Plastics group must have your testing complete. On Monday, you will need to explain the following details to another group:
- How did you test your prototype?
- Where did you test it? When? With whom, if applicable?
- What data did you collect? What does the data show? Is your data set broad enough?
- What will you need to change to address shortcomings in your design?
B. This page may be updated on Thursday evening, so be sure to check back after 7pm that day.
Homework due Wednesday, April 17:
A. There are three Marketplace stories to listen to. Listen to them, take notes, and be ready for a short quiz & discussion about them on Wednesday.
B. The requirements for your Plastics Project website are here (this is from the slideshow we saw in class).
A. There are three Marketplace stories to listen to. Listen to them, take notes, and be ready for a short quiz & discussion about them on Wednesday.
- "Why so few people do taxes on their own"
- "Why Big Tech wants to get inside your car"
- "He brought "Game of Thrones" languages to life"
B. The requirements for your Plastics Project website are here (this is from the slideshow we saw in class).
Homework due Thursday, April 11:
Seniors: practice your presentations so that you can express yourself smoothly, clearly, and enthusiastically. I hope you all do brilliantly on Wednesday night!
No other assignments are due...but if you want to practice for the Budget Challenge test on Thursday, use this Quizlet.
Seniors: practice your presentations so that you can express yourself smoothly, clearly, and enthusiastically. I hope you all do brilliantly on Wednesday night!
No other assignments are due...but if you want to practice for the Budget Challenge test on Thursday, use this Quizlet.
Homework due Tuesday, April 9:
A. Honors Juniors: prepare your presentations for your junior projects; refer to the "junior presentations rubric" below as you prepare. These will be held in two classrooms, so you will be presenting to half the core. The schedule for this will be available on Tuesday morning; check in with your first block class. NOTE FOR BIOPRINTING STUDENTS: you will be able to present in pairs if you choose. In that case, you will each have to give 50% of the presentation. The presentation will have to be 6-8 minutes long.
B. Budget Challenge: we'll have a review session on Tuesday and a test on Thursday about personal finance. Topics covered will include:
A. Honors Juniors: prepare your presentations for your junior projects; refer to the "junior presentations rubric" below as you prepare. These will be held in two classrooms, so you will be presenting to half the core. The schedule for this will be available on Tuesday morning; check in with your first block class. NOTE FOR BIOPRINTING STUDENTS: you will be able to present in pairs if you choose. In that case, you will each have to give 50% of the presentation. The presentation will have to be 6-8 minutes long.
B. Budget Challenge: we'll have a review session on Tuesday and a test on Thursday about personal finance. Topics covered will include:
- gross income vs. net income, what deductions are typical
- using a spreadsheet to keep track of your finances
- insurance
- spending wisely
- credit cards, credit limits, & credit utilization
- maintaining good credit
- paying bills -- how to do so and why it's important to do so on time
Homework due Friday, April 5:
A. Listen to the Marketplace story about "social infrastructure" by clicking the image at left. Think about these questions, which we'll discuss in class on Friday:
1. "Infrastructure" refers to things in our society that help us do other things better (roads, bridges, railroads, etc.). What 'infrastructure' is Eric Klinenberg talking about?
2. What does it help us do better, according to him? What evidence does he bring to prove his point?
3. Infrastructure is a classic example of a public good. Does the kind of infrastructure he's talking about have to be paid for through taxes? What's the main benefit of paying for it with tax money?
B. Junior & Senior Project Info:
A. Listen to the Marketplace story about "social infrastructure" by clicking the image at left. Think about these questions, which we'll discuss in class on Friday:
1. "Infrastructure" refers to things in our society that help us do other things better (roads, bridges, railroads, etc.). What 'infrastructure' is Eric Klinenberg talking about?
2. What does it help us do better, according to him? What evidence does he bring to prove his point?
3. Infrastructure is a classic example of a public good. Does the kind of infrastructure he's talking about have to be paid for through taxes? What's the main benefit of paying for it with tax money?
B. Junior & Senior Project Info:
- Senior practice presentations will happen during 3rd block on Friday. Prepare your slideshow and speech. You can download the rubric below; prep your slideshow and speech accordingly.
- Junior presentations (honors students only) will happen during 2A on Tuesday, April 9. Download the rubric below and prep your slideshow & speech accordingly.
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Click the thumbnail at left to see the Plastics Project Day 4 slideshow.
Here is the Project Tuning Protocol.
Here is the Project Tuning Protocol.
Homework due Wednesday, April 3:
A. Review the Design Brief requirements for your Plastics Project Solution; click the thumbnail at left to see the slideshow we saw in class (especially slides 9-12). For Wednesday, spend 30-60 minutes researching & refining your design. You need to document your research by taking notes on what you learn (if online research, cite your sources and include details of what you learn; if you go outdoors to observe plastic pollution in the environment, note when & where you went and what you observed).
B. Public Goods & Services:
A. Review the Design Brief requirements for your Plastics Project Solution; click the thumbnail at left to see the slideshow we saw in class (especially slides 9-12). For Wednesday, spend 30-60 minutes researching & refining your design. You need to document your research by taking notes on what you learn (if online research, cite your sources and include details of what you learn; if you go outdoors to observe plastic pollution in the environment, note when & where you went and what you observed).
B. Public Goods & Services:
- Type a one-paragraph response to question #3 on the back of the "Public Goods and Services Survey" sheet we worked on in class. Your answer must include examples of public G & S to show what you mean.
- Next, find two stories about public goods & services and type a paragraph about each one which includes:
- title of each story
- sources
- 3-5 sentence summary
- 1-2 sentence explanation of how this shows public goods or services
Homework due Monday, April 1:
A. Seniors: your Form D for the senior project is due. Bring it to me on Monday.
B. Complete the Google form on Vezino's website to select which Plastics Solution you want to work on. That's all there is to do -- no fooling!
A. Seniors: your Form D for the senior project is due. Bring it to me on Monday.
B. Complete the Google form on Vezino's website to select which Plastics Solution you want to work on. That's all there is to do -- no fooling!
Homework due Thursday, Mar. 28:
A. Complete your research and brainstorming on 12 possible solutions for the plastic problem you identified in class. You need to bring the filled-in "Individual Brainstorm" sheet with you on Thursday.
B. Here's the Individual Brainstorm sheet for homework.
C. You might find the Plastic Planet website useful. Click the gif below to get to it!
A. Complete your research and brainstorming on 12 possible solutions for the plastic problem you identified in class. You need to bring the filled-in "Individual Brainstorm" sheet with you on Thursday.
B. Here's the Individual Brainstorm sheet for homework.
C. You might find the Plastic Planet website useful. Click the gif below to get to it!
Click the image at left to view the slideshow we used on our first day of the Plastics Project.
Homework due Tuesday, Mar. 26:
A. Log in to Budget Challenge once a day & click any link on the page so it records you as being engaged in the simulation.
B. Check Budget Challenge on Sunday and Thursday to do the following:
C. Enjoy your break! I hope you all get time to rest and have fun outdoors (or indoors, if that's your thing).
A. Log in to Budget Challenge once a day & click any link on the page so it records you as being engaged in the simulation.
B. Check Budget Challenge on Sunday and Thursday to do the following:
- take any quizzes that are posted (you know how to check Google for help)
- pay any bills that are coming up
- enter bills AND your paycheck (3/21) in your spreadsheet
C. Enjoy your break! I hope you all get time to rest and have fun outdoors (or indoors, if that's your thing).
Homework due Friday, Mar. 15:
A. Seniors: bring your Form B (completed -- all 30 hours & signed by your mentor). If you can't get it to me then, you need to bring me a typed letter (formatted like a good email -- click "Contact Jolly" above to see what I mean). Your letter needs to explain why your Form B is not complete and that it will be done by Tuesday, March 26.
B. If you didn't get notes on the Marketplace stories for Wednesday, take them -- there will be a short quiz but we probably won't have time for it on Friday, which means it will happen when we return from Spring Break. Get notes now so you won't have to do so later.
A. Seniors: bring your Form B (completed -- all 30 hours & signed by your mentor). If you can't get it to me then, you need to bring me a typed letter (formatted like a good email -- click "Contact Jolly" above to see what I mean). Your letter needs to explain why your Form B is not complete and that it will be done by Tuesday, March 26.
B. If you didn't get notes on the Marketplace stories for Wednesday, take them -- there will be a short quiz but we probably won't have time for it on Friday, which means it will happen when we return from Spring Break. Get notes now so you won't have to do so later.
Homework due Wednesday, Mar. 13:
Sorry for the late update, but there are three stories to listen to. One has connections to Budget Challenge; the other two have to do with externalities and public spaces. Listen to them and be ready for a short quiz & discussion on Wednesday.
A. "How a new service could help boost your credit score"
B. "Acid rain aftermath: damaged ecology, damaged politics"
C. "The government dropped grazing fees again. Are ranchers getting a good deal?"
Sorry for the late update, but there are three stories to listen to. One has connections to Budget Challenge; the other two have to do with externalities and public spaces. Listen to them and be ready for a short quiz & discussion on Wednesday.
A. "How a new service could help boost your credit score"
B. "Acid rain aftermath: damaged ecology, damaged politics"
C. "The government dropped grazing fees again. Are ranchers getting a good deal?"
Homework due Thursday, Mar. 7:
A. Review the Guidelines for Online Communication.
B. Read through several others' responses to the Jupiter forum about The Persuaders. Choose two to comment upon. Your comments should be thoughtful and can include questions or words of support, but make sure that you respond to something specific in the person's writing. Comments should be 3-5 sentences long. (If you didn't get the original response done, the prompt is the image at left; click on it.)
C. If you didn't get this done in class, login to Budget Challenge and pay your bills:
A. Review the Guidelines for Online Communication.
B. Read through several others' responses to the Jupiter forum about The Persuaders. Choose two to comment upon. Your comments should be thoughtful and can include questions or words of support, but make sure that you respond to something specific in the person's writing. Comments should be 3-5 sentences long. (If you didn't get the original response done, the prompt is the image at left; click on it.)
C. If you didn't get this done in class, login to Budget Challenge and pay your bills:
- credit card (if you didn't already make a payment on March 4 -- check "Student Home --> Bank--> Account Activity" to see if you've paid)
- rent
- cell phone
- car loan
Homework due Tuesday, Mar. 5:
No new assignments are due.
No new assignments are due.
Homework due Friday, Mar. 1:
Three Marketplace stories to listen to and think about; a short quiz, as always, will be on Friday.
1. "What's a mechanic to do when electric cars bring less work?"
2. "NYC is one step closer to a congestion charge – could other cities follow?"
3. "Tax brackets and why you shouldn't fear a raise"
Three Marketplace stories to listen to and think about; a short quiz, as always, will be on Friday.
1. "What's a mechanic to do when electric cars bring less work?"
2. "NYC is one step closer to a congestion charge – could other cities follow?"
3. "Tax brackets and why you shouldn't fear a raise"
Homework due Wednesday, Feb. 27:
Field trip to the Mayhem Poets: we meet under the arch around 8:45 on Wednesday (this is a bit later than Forrest said, to give you a bit more sleep-in time). No homework is due. That means time for this and this and this. Or this. Or even this.
Field trip to the Mayhem Poets: we meet under the arch around 8:45 on Wednesday (this is a bit later than Forrest said, to give you a bit more sleep-in time). No homework is due. That means time for this and this and this. Or this. Or even this.
Homework due Monday, Feb. 25:
It's time for you to find a Marketplace story that stokes your interest, listen to it carefully, then prepare a very short (30-60 second) presentation for the class. You can select any story you like by selecting a date for the program using the pull-down menu -- click the image at left to see what I mean -- or by using the search icon at the top of the page.
Your presentation needs to do this:
1. introduce the story
2. tell us what you learned from the story and why it is worth knowing about
3. explain either:
5. You can prepare notes for your speech like you did for the ignite! presentation.
If you don't know what to look for, use the search icon to look up topics which we've covered recently: elasticity, specialization, productivity, or advertising (to name a few). Got questions? "Contact Jolly" above!
It's time for you to find a Marketplace story that stokes your interest, listen to it carefully, then prepare a very short (30-60 second) presentation for the class. You can select any story you like by selecting a date for the program using the pull-down menu -- click the image at left to see what I mean -- or by using the search icon at the top of the page.
Your presentation needs to do this:
1. introduce the story
2. tell us what you learned from the story and why it is worth knowing about
3. explain either:
- what the economic connection is, OR
- why you think it was covered on Marketplace
5. You can prepare notes for your speech like you did for the ignite! presentation.
If you don't know what to look for, use the search icon to look up topics which we've covered recently: elasticity, specialization, productivity, or advertising (to name a few). Got questions? "Contact Jolly" above!
Homework due Tuesday, Feb. 19:
A. Check Budget Challenge; pay any bills that are due on or before Feb. 16. We'll have class time to get up to speed on Tuesday.
B. Is it amazon? Or shamazon? Or scamazon? Three Marketplace stories to listen to. This time, you should be able to get the main ideas about why these stories are important by listening to them closely, so I won't post any questions to focus your attention. Here they are:
1. "Amazon HQ2 in New York is no more"
2. "The 2020 census is going high-tech and online"
3. "U.S. ski industry steps up climate lobbying"
A. Check Budget Challenge; pay any bills that are due on or before Feb. 16. We'll have class time to get up to speed on Tuesday.
B. Is it amazon? Or shamazon? Or scamazon? Three Marketplace stories to listen to. This time, you should be able to get the main ideas about why these stories are important by listening to them closely, so I won't post any questions to focus your attention. Here they are:
1. "Amazon HQ2 in New York is no more"
2. "The 2020 census is going high-tech and online"
3. "U.S. ski industry steps up climate lobbying"
Homework due Thursday, Feb. 14:
A. Seniors: last week, I said I wanted to see your filled-in & signed Form B for your Senior Project. Please bring them on Thursday so I can check them out and let Mrs. Zigler know that you are not failing!
B. Check Budget Challenge on Wednesday evening. If any new bills have come in, pay them and enter the amounts in your spreadsheet. We won't have much time to go over everything in detail, so ask questions if there's anything you don't understand.
C. Field trip forms are due. Bring them to me on Thursday with the $10 fee (or write "scholarship" across the top), please!
A. Seniors: last week, I said I wanted to see your filled-in & signed Form B for your Senior Project. Please bring them on Thursday so I can check them out and let Mrs. Zigler know that you are not failing!
B. Check Budget Challenge on Wednesday evening. If any new bills have come in, pay them and enter the amounts in your spreadsheet. We won't have much time to go over everything in detail, so ask questions if there's anything you don't understand.
C. Field trip forms are due. Bring them to me on Thursday with the $10 fee (or write "scholarship" across the top), please!
Homework due Tuesday, Feb. 12:
A. Check Budget Challenge to ensure that you've written checks to cover bills (you can see all Pending Checks on "Student Home --> Bank"). These are the bills:
B. There are three Marketplace stories to listen to. Some of the questions to think about are not answered in the stories -- you'll have to figure them out for yourself.
1. "In Dry January, high demand for low-alcohol drinks." Think about:
A. Check Budget Challenge to ensure that you've written checks to cover bills (you can see all Pending Checks on "Student Home --> Bank"). These are the bills:
- Rent
- Renter's Insurance
- Auto Loan
- School Loan
- Cable
- Cell Phone
- Credit Card
B. There are three Marketplace stories to listen to. Some of the questions to think about are not answered in the stories -- you'll have to figure them out for yourself.
1. "In Dry January, high demand for low-alcohol drinks." Think about:
- Why is this sort of thing becoming more popular?
- What are the economic impacts of alcohol and non-alcoholic venues?
- Why is copper stolen?
- How does the value of stolen copper compare to its replacement cost? Why is there a difference?
- Why do breweries use corn or rice in the first place, and why would they shift to corn syrup instead?
- Why would this have negative connotations among the beer-drinking public?
Homework due Thursday, Feb. 7:
A. Study for the test on Thursday. This will include all material we've covered so far:
B. The ignite! presentations on cognitive biases will be completed in class on Thursday. This will be the last chance for those of you who weren't ready to present on Tuesday, so make sure you're ready to go.
C. Still need to register for Budget Challenge? You can click the link below and enter the correct class code. Here's how to register.
A. Study for the test on Thursday. This will include all material we've covered so far:
- 10 econ. concepts everybody should know
- Properties of money
- all notes on supply & demand
B. The ignite! presentations on cognitive biases will be completed in class on Thursday. This will be the last chance for those of you who weren't ready to present on Tuesday, so make sure you're ready to go.
C. Still need to register for Budget Challenge? You can click the link below and enter the correct class code. Here's how to register.
Homework due Tuesday, Feb. 5:
A. Anyone who still hasn't registered for Budget Challenge, you'll need to click this link and enter the new class code (click the thumbnail at left to see a larger picture). NOTE:
B. Just a heads-up: we will have a test next Thursday on all economics information from the past month. Start reviewing your notes now!
C. Two Marketplace stories to listen to on this weekend of the Biggest Game in Sports:
1. "How Do You Advertise A Super Bowl Party Without Saying 'Super Bowl'?" Think about...
E. Speaking of that, I created a short video a few years ago about how to turn a Google slideshow into an ignite! presentation. Check it to see how to do so and have your presentation ready to go on Tuesday.
A. Anyone who still hasn't registered for Budget Challenge, you'll need to click this link and enter the new class code (click the thumbnail at left to see a larger picture). NOTE:
- STEM Cash = 1A (Flapjacks)
- STEM Credit = 2A (Porridge)
- STEM Debit = 3A (Bornad)
B. Just a heads-up: we will have a test next Thursday on all economics information from the past month. Start reviewing your notes now!
C. Two Marketplace stories to listen to on this weekend of the Biggest Game in Sports:
1. "How Do You Advertise A Super Bowl Party Without Saying 'Super Bowl'?" Think about...
- How does someone get around the trademarked "Super Bowl" name?
- Why is the NFL so fierce about protecting that trademark?
- Why do modern car repairs cost so much?
- Why are they so expensive for repair shops, too?
- Who's making all the money? (this is not answered in the story -- you'll have to think about it!)
E. Speaking of that, I created a short video a few years ago about how to turn a Google slideshow into an ignite! presentation. Check it to see how to do so and have your presentation ready to go on Tuesday.
Homework due Friday, Feb. 1:
A. The roster of teams for Project Air Drop tomorrow is here. Note: there may still be some minor changes to this roster before tomorrow morning, so please be flexible. Please check in with your 1A teacher before 8:00 so you can meet me in Vezino's room before all the 9/10 students show up.
B. No other assignments are due! The ignite! presentations on cognitive bias will be postponed until Tuesday of next week so we can review that style of presenting and make sure we are prepared.
A. The roster of teams for Project Air Drop tomorrow is here. Note: there may still be some minor changes to this roster before tomorrow morning, so please be flexible. Please check in with your 1A teacher before 8:00 so you can meet me in Vezino's room before all the 9/10 students show up.
B. No other assignments are due! The ignite! presentations on cognitive bias will be postponed until Tuesday of next week so we can review that style of presenting and make sure we are prepared.
Homework due Wednesday, Jan. 30:
A. One more Marketplace story to add to the mix from Monday: "What the Shutdown Cost." Understand what some of the effects are of the shutdown on municipalities (cities & towns). There will be a quiz on these three stories on Wednesday.
A. One more Marketplace story to add to the mix from Monday: "What the Shutdown Cost." Understand what some of the effects are of the shutdown on municipalities (cities & towns). There will be a quiz on these three stories on Wednesday.
Homework due Monday, Jan. 28:
A. Finish your research into your Cognitive Bias. On Wednesday, we'll have some time to turn this info into a slideshow.
B. Two stories to listen to on Marketplace. There will be a quiz on these, so be sure you understand the stories and the points I've listed.
1. "Federal shutdown imperils public transport nationwide"
2. "Some facts about the finances of furloughed federal workers"
A. Finish your research into your Cognitive Bias. On Wednesday, we'll have some time to turn this info into a slideshow.
B. Two stories to listen to on Marketplace. There will be a quiz on these, so be sure you understand the stories and the points I've listed.
1. "Federal shutdown imperils public transport nationwide"
- Be able to identify several ways that the shutdown impacts transit systems.
2. "Some facts about the finances of furloughed federal workers"
- What did Wilbur Ross say, and why is it controversial?
- Why is missing a paycheck a big deal to 75% of the furloughed federal workers?
Homework due Thursday, Jan. 24:
A. Complete your Budget Challenge registration using this link. Stop when you get to the "Vendor Selections" page. We will do that in class on Thursday. You can find your class registration codes on the image at left. NOTE:
B. Begin researching the "cognitive bias" you selected in class. Download and read the assignment below. You'll need to explain what the bias is when we meet on Thursday.
A. Complete your Budget Challenge registration using this link. Stop when you get to the "Vendor Selections" page. We will do that in class on Thursday. You can find your class registration codes on the image at left. NOTE:
- Cash = 1A (Flapjacks)
- Credit = 2A (Porridge)
- Debit = 3A (Bornad)
B. Begin researching the "cognitive bias" you selected in class. Download and read the assignment below. You'll need to explain what the bias is when we meet on Thursday.
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Homework due Tuesday, Jan. 22:
There are a few Marketplace stories to listen to; click the titles below and think about the ideas/questions below each one as you listen.
1. "A Montana Mall Gets Another Chance"
There are a few Marketplace stories to listen to; click the titles below and think about the ideas/questions below each one as you listen.
1. "A Montana Mall Gets Another Chance"
- How does this Butte, MT mall's situation sound similar to the big malls in Santa Rosa?
- What have they done to bring people into the mall?
- Do you think big malls are doomed, or will they survive as you become adults?
- What are some of the problems with these doorbells?
- Why are they popular? (You'll have to figure this out for yourself.)
- What psychological effects do these doorbells have on us?
- Why might the Trump Administration be in no hurry to end the shutdown?
- How are they avoiding a big public uproar over the shutdown?
- What are some departments that won't suffer (mostly because they are appealing to conservatives)?
Homework due Tuesday, Jan. 15:
A. Finish taking notes on the Ten Things Every High School Economics Student Should Know (see link below). The remaining things are:
A. Finish taking notes on the Ten Things Every High School Economics Student Should Know (see link below). The remaining things are:
- Causality
- Opportunity Costs
- Comparative Advantage
- Income Inequality
- Models v. Reality
Homework due Friday, Jan. 11:
A. Remember this guy? (If not, click his image and you'll see why he achieved fame, ephemeral though it was.) Now here's the real thing: listen to this podcast about ten things every high school student should learn about economics. Take notes on the first five concepts & why the hosts think they are important (supply & demand, sunk costs, inflation, the Invisible Hand of Capitalism, and the Tragedy of the Commons). Stop at 18:08. Your notes don't need to be very detailed, but you do need to be familiar with what the things are (even if you don't understand them fully). I will check these notes for credit on Friday.
A. Remember this guy? (If not, click his image and you'll see why he achieved fame, ephemeral though it was.) Now here's the real thing: listen to this podcast about ten things every high school student should learn about economics. Take notes on the first five concepts & why the hosts think they are important (supply & demand, sunk costs, inflation, the Invisible Hand of Capitalism, and the Tragedy of the Commons). Stop at 18:08. Your notes don't need to be very detailed, but you do need to be familiar with what the things are (even if you don't understand them fully). I will check these notes for credit on Friday.
Homework due Wednesday, Jan. 9:
Money. It's often thought of as what we study in economics. Economics, however, is about much more fundamental human urges...but thinking about how money works is a good place to start. Check out this infographic about money and take notes on the following terms/ideas:
Money. It's often thought of as what we study in economics. Economics, however, is about much more fundamental human urges...but thinking about how money works is a good place to start. Check out this infographic about money and take notes on the following terms/ideas:
- medium of exchange
- unit of account
- store of value
- and the 7 things that money must be (starting with divisible)
Bonus: you can earn extra credit on the quiz on Wednesday if you check out the "38 Facts About the U.S. Dollar" and pick one which is most surprising to you. You'll have to know what the fact is and tell why it's surprising. Check 'em o out!
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Assignments from Fall Semester 2018 are below. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Review for Government Final
Schedule:
1A -- Monday, 8:00am
2A -- Monday, 10:20am
3A -- Wednesday, 8:00am
A. Topics (links are to Quizlet study sets; you should fill in any gaps with sets of your own):
Schedule:
1A -- Monday, 8:00am
2A -- Monday, 10:20am
3A -- Wednesday, 8:00am
A. Topics (links are to Quizlet study sets; you should fill in any gaps with sets of your own):
- Origins of government & background principles of the Constitution (4 theories, sovereignty, federalism, Social Contract theory, Hobbes & Locke, reserved/granted/concurrent powers)
- Constitution (including Great Law of Iroquois Confederacy, Bill of Rights and other amendments, terms such as sovereign immunity, due process, equal protection)
- Voting & Governments (Mixed Member Proportional system, political propaganda, ballot propositions in November & which ones passed,
- Supreme Court cases
Links for use in class on Tuesday, Dec. 11:
A. Tinker v. Des Moines (1969) -- background and decision. Questions to answer in your notes:
B. New Jersey v. TLO (1985) -- background and decision. Questions to answer in your notes:
A. Tinker v. Des Moines (1969) -- background and decision. Questions to answer in your notes:
- Background: #2, 3, & 4
- Decision: 1. Do students have the right to freedom of speech in school? What phrase captures this idea? 2. What exceptions to this right did the justices allow for? 3. Justice Black disagreed. What two points did he make in his dissenting opinion?
B. New Jersey v. TLO (1985) -- background and decision. Questions to answer in your notes:
- Background: #3 & 4
- Decision: 1. Do students have any right to privacy at school? 2. The majority opinion said that schools only need "probable cause" to search a student. Why is this enough? 3. Justices Brennan and Stevens dissented. What were their points?
Homework due Tuesday, Dec.11:
A. If you didn't finish in class, read Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) (summary and decision). Answer questions 1-2-3 under the summary and take notes on the decision.
B. Read about Brown v. Board of Education (1954) (summary and decision). In your notes, create a new heading titled "Brown v. Board of Education (1954)." Answer the following questions about the summary:
Next, answer the following questions about the decision:
A. If you didn't finish in class, read Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) (summary and decision). Answer questions 1-2-3 under the summary and take notes on the decision.
B. Read about Brown v. Board of Education (1954) (summary and decision). In your notes, create a new heading titled "Brown v. Board of Education (1954)." Answer the following questions about the summary:
- How did the case of Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) affect segregation?
- It is important for this case to determine what "equal" means. What do you think equality means to the Browns? What do you think equality means to the Board of Education of Topeka?
Next, answer the following questions about the decision:
- Why did the court make a distinction between education and any other realm of discrimination, such as transportation?
- The court noted that the schools were equal in "tangible factors." What, then, were the "more subtle, intangible" effects that they focused upon? What did they decide about those effects?
- What was the decision the next year in Brown v. Board of Education II? Why was this decision important?
Homework due Friday, Dec. 7:
A. Marbury v. Madison decision -- read and take notes in your binder (if you didn't do so in class).
B. Thomas Jefferson's reaction -- read and respond to the four questions in your notes. You should have 2-4 sentences for each question.
C. Seniors: please check the Senior Graduation timeline for important info.
A. Marbury v. Madison decision -- read and take notes in your binder (if you didn't do so in class).
B. Thomas Jefferson's reaction -- read and respond to the four questions in your notes. You should have 2-4 sentences for each question.
C. Seniors: please check the Senior Graduation timeline for important info.
Homework due Wednesday, Dec. 5:
No assignments are due -- in part to allow honors students time to prepare for the seminar on Wednesday morning at 8:00am.
Those of you who've used the Finals Planning calendar in the past and would like one for this semester can download it below.
No assignments are due -- in part to allow honors students time to prepare for the seminar on Wednesday morning at 8:00am.
Those of you who've used the Finals Planning calendar in the past and would like one for this semester can download it below.
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Homework due Monday, Dec. 3:
Check the recent news and bring a typed summary of a news event regarding anything having to do with the U.S. Supreme Court (appointments, decisions, controversy, etc.)
Your typed summary must have the sources cited (and they must be reliable sources: BBC, PBS, ABC/NBC/CNN, The Economist, Wall Street Journal, Al Jazeera, & the New York Times all pass the test). On Monday, we'll finish the debates then start a look at the structure, function, and decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Check the recent news and bring a typed summary of a news event regarding anything having to do with the U.S. Supreme Court (appointments, decisions, controversy, etc.)
Your typed summary must have the sources cited (and they must be reliable sources: BBC, PBS, ABC/NBC/CNN, The Economist, Wall Street Journal, Al Jazeera, & the New York Times all pass the test). On Monday, we'll finish the debates then start a look at the structure, function, and decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Homework due Thursday, Nov. 29:
A. Debates! Prepare your opening statement, main arguments, rebuttals, and closing statement. These should be typed and printed -- no devices when you're debating. Everyone should be ready to go on Thursday; groups will be chosen at random. Click the links at left for more info.
A. Debates! Prepare your opening statement, main arguments, rebuttals, and closing statement. These should be typed and printed -- no devices when you're debating. Everyone should be ready to go on Thursday; groups will be chosen at random. Click the links at left for more info.
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Homework due Tuesday, Nov. 27:
A. Finish researching and taking notes on your debate topic. The link to procon.org is at left. Here are the requirements:
Below is a list of who's claimed which topics in each class:
Minipax
Should abortion be legal? -- Nick S & Sato
Is golf a sport? -- Lucas & Christian
Should all Americans have the right to health care? -- Graeme & Jacob
Should bottled water be banned? -- Austin & Santiago
Should the U.S. keep daylight savings time? -- Ivy & Margueritta
Should performance enhancing drugs be allowed in sports? -- Tobias & Devon
Should the voting age be lowered to 16? -- Ellery, Brianna, Angela
Should physician assisted suicide be legal? -- Trent & Daemon
Should the death penalty be allowed? -- Nina & Emi
Is human activity responsible for climate change? -- Darien & Kyle
Do video games make children violent? -- Nick P. & Reynaldo
Minitrue
Is homework beneficial? -- Cade & Sam
Should the drinking age be lowered? -- Cooper & Jimmy
Should prostitution be legal? -- Will & Kamryn
Is college education worth it? -- Brennan & Omar
Is golf a sport? -- Tyler & Colby
Should the death penalty be allowed? -- Joshua, Karina, & Andrew
Do video games make children violent? -- Aiden & Cameron
Should illegal immigrants be allowed to become citizens? -- Axel & Joey
Should teachers get tenure? -- Jackson & Derek
Should the voting age be lowered to 16? -- Delaney & Erin
Miniluv
Should more gun control laws be enacted? -- Tyler & Taylor
Should marijuana be a medical option? -- Brandon & Iain
Should recreational marijuana be legal? -- Ben & Andres
Do video games make children violent? -- Nick & Rachel
Should the drinking age be lowered? -- Gabbi & Payton
Is drinking milk healthy for humans? -- Ajany & Manuel
Is homework beneficial? -- Spencer & John
Should the death penalty be allowed? -- Sabrina & Connor
Should any vaccines be required for children? -- Demetrio & Emilio
Is obesity a disease? -- Alberto & Anthony
Is golf a sport? -- Joshua & Ezequiel
Is college education worth it? -- Mikaela & Nathan
A. Finish researching and taking notes on your debate topic. The link to procon.org is at left. Here are the requirements:
- notes must be handwritten
- you need at least 4 (preferably 6 or more) arguments in support of your position
- you need at least 2 (preferably 4 or more) counterarguments with rebuttals
- all statistics/facts/data must be cited from their original sources (organization, author(s), year)
Below is a list of who's claimed which topics in each class:
Minipax
Should abortion be legal? -- Nick S & Sato
Is golf a sport? -- Lucas & Christian
Should all Americans have the right to health care? -- Graeme & Jacob
Should bottled water be banned? -- Austin & Santiago
Should the U.S. keep daylight savings time? -- Ivy & Margueritta
Should performance enhancing drugs be allowed in sports? -- Tobias & Devon
Should the voting age be lowered to 16? -- Ellery, Brianna, Angela
Should physician assisted suicide be legal? -- Trent & Daemon
Should the death penalty be allowed? -- Nina & Emi
Is human activity responsible for climate change? -- Darien & Kyle
Do video games make children violent? -- Nick P. & Reynaldo
Minitrue
Is homework beneficial? -- Cade & Sam
Should the drinking age be lowered? -- Cooper & Jimmy
Should prostitution be legal? -- Will & Kamryn
Is college education worth it? -- Brennan & Omar
Is golf a sport? -- Tyler & Colby
Should the death penalty be allowed? -- Joshua, Karina, & Andrew
Do video games make children violent? -- Aiden & Cameron
Should illegal immigrants be allowed to become citizens? -- Axel & Joey
Should teachers get tenure? -- Jackson & Derek
Should the voting age be lowered to 16? -- Delaney & Erin
Miniluv
Should more gun control laws be enacted? -- Tyler & Taylor
Should marijuana be a medical option? -- Brandon & Iain
Should recreational marijuana be legal? -- Ben & Andres
Do video games make children violent? -- Nick & Rachel
Should the drinking age be lowered? -- Gabbi & Payton
Is drinking milk healthy for humans? -- Ajany & Manuel
Is homework beneficial? -- Spencer & John
Should the death penalty be allowed? -- Sabrina & Connor
Should any vaccines be required for children? -- Demetrio & Emilio
Is obesity a disease? -- Alberto & Anthony
Is golf a sport? -- Joshua & Ezequiel
Is college education worth it? -- Mikaela & Nathan
Homework due Friday, Nov. 16:
A. You've played the Redistricting Game enough to understand how hard it is to draw district boundaries. When you're done, there is a Jupiter forum open for you to respond to. Log into Jupiter, read the instructions carefully, and complete the assignment.
A. You've played the Redistricting Game enough to understand how hard it is to draw district boundaries. When you're done, there is a Jupiter forum open for you to respond to. Log into Jupiter, read the instructions carefully, and complete the assignment.
Homework due Wednesday, Nov. 14:
No assignment is due, but keep an eye on the Senate races in two states -- Arizona and Florida. As the saying goes, it ain't over 'till it's over. Watch the governor's races, too. This is a fascinating election.
No assignment is due, but keep an eye on the Senate races in two states -- Arizona and Florida. As the saying goes, it ain't over 'till it's over. Watch the governor's races, too. This is a fascinating election.
Homework due Wednesday, Nov. 7:
A. Study your notes on disenfranchisement, gerrymandering, and redistricting. There will be a quiz on these topics on Wednesday.
B. Check the Ballotpedia website once more before Wednesday; update your notes about how much money has been raised to support and oppose each proposition in California. Information about this will appear in a few questions on the quiz, so make sure you know which props have raised more in support than in opposition, which prop has the most money raised either way, and which prop has the greatest differential between money raise to support vs. money raised to oppose.
A. Study your notes on disenfranchisement, gerrymandering, and redistricting. There will be a quiz on these topics on Wednesday.
B. Check the Ballotpedia website once more before Wednesday; update your notes about how much money has been raised to support and oppose each proposition in California. Information about this will appear in a few questions on the quiz, so make sure you know which props have raised more in support than in opposition, which prop has the most money raised either way, and which prop has the greatest differential between money raise to support vs. money raised to oppose.
C. Honors students: Check the US gerrymander map by clicking the button at left. Note that the only measure the mapmaker used was "compactness." By this metric, California is pretty gerrymandered; however, we've got a commission to draw district lines to avoid this very thing! Why do we appear so gerrymandered on this map? Review your notes on our Citizens Redistricting Commission, then type or handwrite a clear paragraph explaining this quandary. You must bring a hard copy of this paragraph to class; no email submissions, please.
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Homework due Monday, Nov. 5:
No homework! However, the quiz on gerrymandering (and disenfranchisement) (and redistricting) will be on Monday or Wednesday, whenever we have time. Review your notes from the homework below to be prepared for it.
Still no field trip forms from the following people. You'll need to send Vezino an email tomorrow to see if it's still OK.
No homework! However, the quiz on gerrymandering (and disenfranchisement) (and redistricting) will be on Monday or Wednesday, whenever we have time. Review your notes from the homework below to be prepared for it.
Still no field trip forms from the following people. You'll need to send Vezino an email tomorrow to see if it's still OK.
- Brandon
Homework due Thursday, Nov. 1:
We are not quite done with elections, for we haven't touched upon one terrifically important factor in who gets elected to the House of Representatives: redistricting. Watch, read, view, think about, and take notes on the following... A. This simple CGP Grey video explains (in a rather silly but accurate way) how districts are often drawn to keep parties in power. Take notes on how redistricting should work, what its shortcomings are, and what gerrymandering is. B. Having watched & taken notes, look at this map of restricting in Michigan. Add to your notes an explanation of how it demonstrates gerrymandering. C. Next, look at this map of redistricting in North Carolina and how it influenced the 2008 vs. 2012 elections. Summarize these effects in your notes, and include specific details to support your claims. D. California draws its district lines a bit differently - an independent commission is charged with doing the job fairly. Read about it here and take notes on these questions:
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E. Honors Students (others may do this for extra credit): Utah voters will consider a proposition that deals with this very topic. Listen to this story then write or type a one-paragraph explanation of what type of change they're considering and why. Bring your typed or handwritten paragraph to class -- no email submissions, please.
Still no field trip forms from the following people. Bring them to me on Thursday!
Still no field trip forms from the following people. Bring them to me on Thursday!
- Emi
- Sam
- Nick A.
- Emilio
- Angela
- Anthony
- Tyler C.
- Kamryn
- Demetrio
- A;berto
- Lucas
- Nina
- Christian
- Rachel
- Brandon
- Satosh
- Ivy
- Andrew
- Reynaldo
Homework due Monday, Oct. 29:
A. Using the links below, finish your senate race state report (if you didn't finish in class). This assignment must be printed or handwritten.
A. Using the links below, finish your senate race state report (if you didn't finish in class). This assignment must be printed or handwritten.
Homework due Friday, Oct. 26:
A. Finish typing your Political Propaganda Website Analysis. Follow the format in the example posted below. Share this with me at [email protected]
A. Finish typing your Political Propaganda Website Analysis. Follow the format in the example posted below. Share this with me at [email protected]
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Homework due Wednesday, Oct. 24:
A. There is a Jupiter forum open for you to respond to. Log onto Jupiter and click the message.
B. Bring your field trip forms for the Keysight trip.
A. There is a Jupiter forum open for you to respond to. Log onto Jupiter and click the message.
B. Bring your field trip forms for the Keysight trip.
Homework due Thursday, Oct. 18:
A. Your Junior & Senior Project Letter of Intent is due on Friday. Make sure you've got your project and mentor lined up!
B. Now that we know a bit about the propositions on the November ballot, I want you to dive more deeply into two of the propositions. (That's a link. Click it.) In your notes, write:
C. Honors students: the topic and readings/podcasts for next week's seminar are posted under "Axis Honors Seminar" at the top of this page. Get started -- I'm really looking forward to what you think about the topic!
A. Your Junior & Senior Project Letter of Intent is due on Friday. Make sure you've got your project and mentor lined up!
B. Now that we know a bit about the propositions on the November ballot, I want you to dive more deeply into two of the propositions. (That's a link. Click it.) In your notes, write:
- the proposition's number and name/title
- read and summarize the arguments in support of, and in opposition to, the proposition
- list who is paying to support (and oppose) the proposition
- write a clear paragraph explaining if any of the supporters or opponents have a conflict of interest or seem to be supporting it for their own benefit
C. Honors students: the topic and readings/podcasts for next week's seminar are posted under "Axis Honors Seminar" at the top of this page. Get started -- I'm really looking forward to what you think about the topic!
Homework due Tuesday, Oct. 16:
A. Click the link at left to see political ads from the 2016 election. Select one to complete an ad analysis of -- you must identify and explain four different propaganda techniques being used. Be ready to present your analysis to the class on Tuesday. (If you missed class, the propaganda techniques slideshow can be downloaded below. Be sure to take notes on all 21 types.)
B. Using the Ballotpedia link below, take notes on propositions 7-12. The notes on all the propositions will be checked on Tuesday. There will be a quiz on them as well -- main ideas only, not minor details. (For example, be able to tell me what Prop. 1 would do, but you don't need to know what the total cost would be.)
C. Your junior/senior project Form A plus Letter of Intent are due on Friday! See the link below to review a sample letter, which follows this format:
A. Click the link at left to see political ads from the 2016 election. Select one to complete an ad analysis of -- you must identify and explain four different propaganda techniques being used. Be ready to present your analysis to the class on Tuesday. (If you missed class, the propaganda techniques slideshow can be downloaded below. Be sure to take notes on all 21 types.)
B. Using the Ballotpedia link below, take notes on propositions 7-12. The notes on all the propositions will be checked on Tuesday. There will be a quiz on them as well -- main ideas only, not minor details. (For example, be able to tell me what Prop. 1 would do, but you don't need to know what the total cost would be.)
C. Your junior/senior project Form A plus Letter of Intent are due on Friday! See the link below to review a sample letter, which follows this format:
- general topic (paragraph 1)
- specific project (paragraph 2)
- mentor & qualifications (paragraph 3)
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Homework due Friday, Oct. 12:
A. Finish taking notes on Propositions 2-6 on the November ballot. The image at left shows how to take the notes (it includes the notes for Prop. 1). Click the "Ballotpedia" link below to find info about these propositions.
A. Finish taking notes on Propositions 2-6 on the November ballot. The image at left shows how to take the notes (it includes the notes for Prop. 1). Click the "Ballotpedia" link below to find info about these propositions.
Homework due Wednesday, Oct. 10:
A. Check the lists of core advisers below to see who your adviser is. Remember: your Form A plus Letter of Intent are due next Friday.
B. Read the next four (4) pages of "Born This Way?" You can download and print them or simply read them online. Once you've read those pages, complete a T-chart and summary sentence for any two paragraphs in those pages. I've posted photos of the instructions for T-charts plus an example which I did in class to refresh your memory.
A. Check the lists of core advisers below to see who your adviser is. Remember: your Form A plus Letter of Intent are due next Friday.
B. Read the next four (4) pages of "Born This Way?" You can download and print them or simply read them online. Once you've read those pages, complete a T-chart and summary sentence for any two paragraphs in those pages. I've posted photos of the instructions for T-charts plus an example which I did in class to refresh your memory.
Homework due Monday, Oct. 8:
Note: I'll be gone on Thursday, so all of the following assignments are due on Monday. Get started on them soon so you won't have hours of work to do on Sunday night.
A. Click the image at left to watch CGP Grey's explanation of Mixed-Member Proportional Representation. Take notes as you watch and pause the video as necessary.
B. Download "Born This Way?". You can either print the article and annotate it or simply take notes on what you read; in either case, read only the first three pages (stop at "Step 1: Genes Make Brains"). We will discuss this on Monday.
C. Also for Monday: read about "A Rare Gentlemen's Agreement in the Senate" and be ready to share your thoughts about the Coons-Flake deal. Of course, pay attention to the news as well -- especially what happens with the Kavanaugh nomination on Friday.
Note: I'll be gone on Thursday, so all of the following assignments are due on Monday. Get started on them soon so you won't have hours of work to do on Sunday night.
A. Click the image at left to watch CGP Grey's explanation of Mixed-Member Proportional Representation. Take notes as you watch and pause the video as necessary.
B. Download "Born This Way?". You can either print the article and annotate it or simply take notes on what you read; in either case, read only the first three pages (stop at "Step 1: Genes Make Brains"). We will discuss this on Monday.
C. Also for Monday: read about "A Rare Gentlemen's Agreement in the Senate" and be ready to share your thoughts about the Coons-Flake deal. Of course, pay attention to the news as well -- especially what happens with the Kavanaugh nomination on Friday.
Homework due Friday, Sep. 28:
A. Study your notes for a test on government and the Constitution on Friday. Know the following topics:
A. Study your notes for a test on government and the Constitution on Friday. Know the following topics:
- 4 theories of government
- 6 principles in the Constitution
- reserved powers, granted powers, concurrent powers\
- Great Law of the Iroquois Confederacy (also known as the "Great Law of Peace")
- Preamble and 7 Articles in the Constitution
- separation of powers, checks and balances
- all 27 amendments
Homework due Wednesday, Sep.26:
A. Finish your Mechanical Metaphor assignment. Keep in mind these points in addition to what you've already read:
B. Read and take notes on the last Constitutional amendments (#20-27). Your notes need to include a summary of each amendment and why it was passed. (We'll play Jeopardy on Wednesday; there will be questions about the five terms from Tuesday, Sep. 20 as well as a bonus question about which amendment took the longest to get ratified.)
A. Finish your Mechanical Metaphor assignment. Keep in mind these points in addition to what you've already read:
- it must be clearly labeled with its name, instructions for operation, and principle or process it demonstrates
- it must look good; a coat of spray paint works wonders
- you (and your partner, if you have one) will need to present it to the class & clearly explain what it demonstrates & how
B. Read and take notes on the last Constitutional amendments (#20-27). Your notes need to include a summary of each amendment and why it was passed. (We'll play Jeopardy on Wednesday; there will be questions about the five terms from Tuesday, Sep. 20 as well as a bonus question about which amendment took the longest to get ratified.)
Homework due Monday, Sep. 24:
We will have most of the block to work on your Mechanical Metaphor assignment. Bring all materials you have. I'll have some tools from Vezino's room to use (hot glue guns, saws, drills, etc.). Over the weekend, plan and acquire the materials you'll need to build on Monday.
We will have most of the block to work on your Mechanical Metaphor assignment. Bring all materials you have. I'll have some tools from Vezino's room to use (hot glue guns, saws, drills, etc.). Over the weekend, plan and acquire the materials you'll need to build on Monday.
Homework due Thursday, Sep. 20:
A. Honors Students: review your notes on the first ten amendments (a.k.a. the Bill of Rights). Search online for a good, short video which explains the amendments in a way that really helps you remember them. When you've found a good one, complete this form; videos may be shared with the entire class.
B. Take notes on Amendments 11-19. You don't need to have the text of each amendment, but you do need summaries. As well, you'll need to look up definitions for the following terms in relation to some amendments:
A. Honors Students: review your notes on the first ten amendments (a.k.a. the Bill of Rights). Search online for a good, short video which explains the amendments in a way that really helps you remember them. When you've found a good one, complete this form; videos may be shared with the entire class.
B. Take notes on Amendments 11-19. You don't need to have the text of each amendment, but you do need summaries. As well, you'll need to look up definitions for the following terms in relation to some amendments:
- sovereign immunity (Amendment 11)
- privileges or immunities clause (14)
- due process clause (14)
- equal protection clause (14)
- Prohibition (18)
Homework due Tuesday, Sep. 18:
We cannot overstate how important the Bill of Rights were to the passage of the Constitution; likewise, they are still critical to protecting our "certain unalienable rights" which Locke and Jefferson said should be guaranteed to all. Educated citizens like us need to know what they are.
Read and take Cornell notes about the Bill of Rights (each of the first ten amendments) at this link. (Be sure to click on each of the amendments below the intro article!) There will be a quiz on each of the amendments on Tuesday after we discuss them.
Otherwise, enjoy the weekend!
We cannot overstate how important the Bill of Rights were to the passage of the Constitution; likewise, they are still critical to protecting our "certain unalienable rights" which Locke and Jefferson said should be guaranteed to all. Educated citizens like us need to know what they are.
Read and take Cornell notes about the Bill of Rights (each of the first ten amendments) at this link. (Be sure to click on each of the amendments below the intro article!) There will be a quiz on each of the amendments on Tuesday after we discuss them.
Otherwise, enjoy the weekend!
Homework due Friday, Sep. 14:
There is a Jupiter forum open on Edison Moments in October Sky. Log on to Jupiter, read the instructions, and post your response there by 8:00am on Friday.
There is a Jupiter forum open on Edison Moments in October Sky. Log on to Jupiter, read the instructions, and post your response there by 8:00am on Friday.
Homework due Wednesday, Sep. 12 (I'll be out on Monday so you've got two extra days)
A. Click the link at left to see the text of Article 1 in the Constitution. Take notes on the primary powers granted to, and reserved from, Congress in sections 8 & 9. Then click "Menu" at the bottom of the page & click on "Article II: Executive Branch." Take notes on sections 2 & 3. Finally, click "Menu" again and click on "Article III: Judicial Branch." Take notes on section 2. We'll learn about the other Articles on Wednesday & Friday. (If the language is too confusing, this link has a side-by-side translation into modern English starting on p. 7; it might be easier to understand.)
B. If you did poorly on the Federalism quiz, there will be a makeup on Wednesday; stop by at break, lunch, or after school to take it. You can now see which questions you got right & wrong on Jupiter; on the "Grades" page, click on the quiz title, then select "View".
C. Memorize the Preamble to the Constitution. If you want to hear the Schoolhouse Rock version, click the image below.
A. Click the link at left to see the text of Article 1 in the Constitution. Take notes on the primary powers granted to, and reserved from, Congress in sections 8 & 9. Then click "Menu" at the bottom of the page & click on "Article II: Executive Branch." Take notes on sections 2 & 3. Finally, click "Menu" again and click on "Article III: Judicial Branch." Take notes on section 2. We'll learn about the other Articles on Wednesday & Friday. (If the language is too confusing, this link has a side-by-side translation into modern English starting on p. 7; it might be easier to understand.)
B. If you did poorly on the Federalism quiz, there will be a makeup on Wednesday; stop by at break, lunch, or after school to take it. You can now see which questions you got right & wrong on Jupiter; on the "Grades" page, click on the quiz title, then select "View".
C. Memorize the Preamble to the Constitution. If you want to hear the Schoolhouse Rock version, click the image below.
Homework due Thursday, Sep. 6:
Using this website, take notes on the following terms/ideas:
HONORS STUDENTS: When you've gotten these notes and understand the issue of federalism, find a current event which revolves around a conflict between the rights of states vs. the federal government. In your notes, write a summary of the issue with enough specific details to make it clear to me what it is (date, location, key players) and be ready to discuss it with the class.
HONORS STUDENTS: click the new link at the top of the page for our Honors Seminars. Our first one is coming up next Wednesday.
Using this website, take notes on the following terms/ideas:
- Systems of government (unitary, confederation, and federal)
- dual federalism
- cooperative federalism
- reserved powers
- granted powers
- concurrent powers
HONORS STUDENTS: When you've gotten these notes and understand the issue of federalism, find a current event which revolves around a conflict between the rights of states vs. the federal government. In your notes, write a summary of the issue with enough specific details to make it clear to me what it is (date, location, key players) and be ready to discuss it with the class.
HONORS STUDENTS: click the new link at the top of the page for our Honors Seminars. Our first one is coming up next Wednesday.
Homework due Tuesday, Sep. 4:
I didn't update the page by 7pm, so you're off the hook. No assignments are due.
I didn't update the page by 7pm, so you're off the hook. No assignments are due.
Homework due Tuesday, Aug. 28:
Read and take Cornell Notes on the Four Principal Theories of the Origins of Government (part one and part two). Expect a short quiz on this information on Wednesday.
Read and take Cornell Notes on the Four Principal Theories of the Origins of Government (part one and part two). Expect a short quiz on this information on Wednesday.
Homework due Friday, Aug. 24:
No new assignments are due for my class. However, you have homework for Vezino & you need to bring recyclable materials for your WoW craft. What's recyclable? Anything that goes in the blue bin; click the image to see what counts. Building day #2 is on Friday!
No new assignments are due for my class. However, you have homework for Vezino & you need to bring recyclable materials for your WoW craft. What's recyclable? Anything that goes in the blue bin; click the image to see what counts. Building day #2 is on Friday!
Homework due Wednesday, Aug. 22:
A. polarization (n) division into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs Much is made about polarization in American society today. Demographic trends show that we are increasingly living among people of similar ethnicities, beliefs, and incomes to our own. This is reflected in our political system, as you can see here. Can our nation survive in this climate? Click the image at right and read the article "What's the Answer to Political Polarization in the U.S.?" There will be a short quiz on this information on Wednesday. Honors students: take notes on each section of the article in your binder and respond to the Jupiter forum which will be open on Tuesday evening. Academic students: highlight main points in the article using an add-on such as this one. Note that you'll have to show me your highlighted version on a device for credit. Click the image below to see a two minute instructional video on how to use this add-on highlighter. Homework due Monday, Aug. 20:
A. Login to Jupiter to ensure that you can login successfully. At least one parent must log in as well! Watch this video about how you can check grades and assignments on Jupiter. B. I have a separate Remind account for messages that pertain only to my class. The links below will take you to the instructions. Let me know if they don't work! C. Think about the results of your Political Compass survey which we started (and some finished) in class. You may need to take the survey again to remember, but the second time around goes much faster. When you are done, type or handwrite a response to these questions (one paragraph total is fine):
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