Civics: Lesson Plans/Assignments/Directions
Days One and Two:
Students are to complete their Remember the Titans essays (3-5 paragraph) based off of the writing prompts they received in class. In addition, students should finish their movie questions #1-14 that they have been working on in class. Both assignments should be emailed to my school email by the end of day 2. Remember, these assignments both count as test grades and a double project grade.
Remember the Titans Writing prompt.pdf.docx
Day Three:
SLO WALT-
Analyze how citizens must fulfill their civic duties and responsibilities for our government to be effective.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES--
1. DO NOW--"What duties do you think are "required" of United States citizens?"
2. Students will answer the DO NOW question prior to viewing the powerpoint and completing the guided notes sheet.
3. Powerpoint presentation on 5.1 detailing the duties and responsibilities of citizens. A guided notes sheet will be provided for the students to take notes.
4. EXIT TICKET/CLOSING--Name three duties that are required of citizens.
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT--
completed do now, class discussions, teacher observations, and exit ticket
Day Four:
SLO WALT-
Analyze the powers assigned to the legislative branch (Congress) by the Constitution.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES--
1. Students are to view a video on youtube.com "Crash Course in US Government and Politics"
2. While viewing, students should write down 6-8 key points from the video.
3. CLOSING--Students will write a one to two paragraph summary/review of the video focusing on what they learned.
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT--Video notes and written summaries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrk4oY7UxpQ
Day Five:
SLO WALT- Analyze the powers assigned to the legislative branch (Congress) by the Constitution.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES--
1. DO NOW--Students are to use the internet to define the word bicameral.
2. Students are to view a video on youtube.com "Crash Course in US Government and Politics" Part 2 (Bicameral)
3. While viewing, students should write down 6-8 key points from the video.
4. CLOSING--Students will write a one to two paragraph summary/review of the video focusing on what they learned.
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT--Video notes, DO NOWs and written summaries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9defOwVWS8
Day Six:
SLO WALT- Analyze the powers assigned to the legislative branch (Congress) by the Constitution.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES--
1. DO NOW--Students are to write down what they think the terms "seperation of powers" and "checks and balances" mean. This will serve as a preview to the video they are about to watch.
2. Students are to view a video on youtube.com "Crash Course in US Government and Politics" Part 3 (Seperation of Powers and Checks and Balances)
3. While viewing, students should write down 6-8 key points from the video.
4. CLOSING--Students will write a one to two paragraph summary/review of the video focusing on what they learned. In addition, students will define the terms "seperation of powers" and "checks and balances"
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT--Video notes, DO NOWs and written summaries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bf3CwYCxXw
Day Seven:
SLO WALT- Analyze the powers assigned to the legislative branch (Congress) by the Constitution.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES--
1. DO NOW--Students are to write down what they think the term "federalism" means. This will serve as a preview to the video they are about to watch.
2. Students are to view a video on youtube.com "Crash Course in US Government and Politics" Part 4 (Federalism)
3. While viewing, students should write down 6-8 key points from the video.
4. CLOSING--Students will write a one to two paragraph summary/review of the video focusing on what they learned. In addition, students will define the term "federalism"
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT--Video notes, DO NOWs and written summaries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0gosGXSgsI
Day Eight:
SLO WALT- Analyze the powers assigned to the legislative branch (Congress) by the Constitution.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES--
1. DO NOW--Students are to write down what they think the term "compromise" means. This will serve as a preview to the video they are about to watch.
2. Students are to view a video on youtube.com "Crash Course in US Government and Politics" Part 5 (Constitutional Compromise)
3. While viewing, students should write down 6-8 key points from the video.
4. CLOSING--Students will write a one to two paragraph summary/review of the video focusing on what they learned. In addition, students will define what "Constitutional Compromise" is.
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT--Video notes, DO NOWs and written summaries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCCmuftyj8A
Day Nine:
SLO WALT- Analyze the powers assigned to the legislative branch (Congress) by the Constitution.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES--
1. DO NOW--Students are to answer the following question, "Why are Congressional Elections considered to be the most important elections in our country?". Students initially will put down what they think is the reason for this. After viewing the video, students will then answer this same question in the summary/review to prove comprehension of the topic.
2. Students are to view a video on youtube.com "Crash Course in US Government and Politics" Part 6 (Congressional Elections)
3. While viewing, students should write down 6-8 key points from the video.
4. CLOSING--Students will write a one to two paragraph summary/review of the video focusing on what they learned and the DO NOW.
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT--Video notes, DO NOWs and written summaries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxiD9AEX4Hc
Day Ten:
SLO WALT- Analyze the powers assigned to the legislative branch (Congress) by the Constitution.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES--
1. DO NOW--Students are to write down what they think "Congressional Committees" are. This will serve as a preview to the video they are about to watch.
2. Students are to view a video on youtube.com "Crash Course in US Government and Politics" Part 7 (Congressional Committees)
3. While viewing, students should write down 6-8 key points from the video.
4. CLOSING--Students will write a one to two paragraph summary of the video and explain what Congressional Committees are.
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT--Video notes, DO NOWs and written summaries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evLR90Dx79M
Day Eleven:
SLO WALT- Analyze the powers assigned to the legislative branch (Congress) by the Constitution.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES--
1. DO NOW--Students are to research on the internet the following: who is currently the Speaker of the House? This will serve as a preview to the video they are about to watch.
2. Students are to view a video on youtube.com "Crash Course in US Government and Politics" Part 8 (Congressional Leadership)
3. While viewing, students should write down 6-8 key points from the video.
4. CLOSING--Students will write a one to two paragraph summary of the video and answer the following to show comprehension of the video: Who is the Speaker of the House? Who is the majority leader? Who is the minority leader?
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT--Video notes, DO NOWs and written summaries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8urcMLGFyU
Day Twelve:
SLO WALT- Analyze the powers assigned to the legislative branch (Congress) by the Constitution.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES--
1. DO NOW--Students are to research on the internet the following: who is currently the Speaker of the House? This will serve as a preview to the video they are about to watch.
2. Students are to view a video on youtube.com "Crash Course in US Government and Politics" Part 8 (Congressional Leadership)
3. While viewing, students should write down 6-8 key points from the video.
4. CLOSING--Students will write a one to two paragraph summary of the video and answer the following to show comprehension of the video: Who is the Speaker of the House? Who is the majority leader? Who is the minority leader?
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT--Video notes, DO NOWs and written summaries
Day Thirteen:
SLO WALT- Analyze the powers assigned to the legislative branch (Congress) by the Constitution.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES--
1. DO NOW--"How does a bill become a law?" This will serve as a preview to the video they are about to watch.
2. Students are to view a video on youtube.com "Crash Course in US Government and Politics" Part 9 (How a Bill Becomes a Law)
3. While viewing, students should write down 6-8 key points from the video.
4. CLOSING--Students will write a one to two paragraph summary of the video and answer the following to show comprehension of the video: How does a bill become a law?
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT--Video notes, DO NOWs and written summaries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66f4-NKEYz4
Day Fourteen:
SLO WALT- Analyze the powers assigned to the legislative branch (Congress) by the Constitution.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES--
1. DO NOW--"What decisions do you think our Congressional leaders have to make?" This will serve as a preview to the video they are about to watch.
2. Students are to view a video on youtube.com "Crash Course in US Government and Politics" Part 10 (Congressional Decisions)
3. While viewing, students should write down 6-8 key points from the video.
4. CLOSING--Students will write a one to two paragraph summary of the video and answer the following to show comprehension of the video
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT--Video notes, DO NOWs and written summaries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZT9ipQdYL-s
Day Fifteen:
SLO WALT- Analyze the powers assigned to the legislative branch (Congress) by the Constitution.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES--
1. DO NOW--"What powers do you think the President of the United States has?" This will serve as a preview to the video they are about to watch.
2. Students are to view a video on youtube.com "Crash Course in US Government and Politics" Part 11 (Presidential Powers)
3. While viewing, students should write down 6-8 key points from the video.
4. CLOSING--Students will write a one to two paragraph summary of the video and answer the following to show comprehension of the video
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT--Video notes, DO NOWs and written summaries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5l02sK5LovI
Day Sixteen:
SLO WALT- Analyze the powers assigned to the executive branch by the Constitution.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES--
1. DO NOW--"What powers do you think the President of the United States has that are "implied" or not specified in the Constitution?" This will serve as a preview to the video they are about to watch.
2. Students are to view a video on youtube.com "Crash Course in US Government and Politics" Part 12 (Presidential Powers Part 2)
3. While viewing, students should write down 6-8 key points from the video.
4. CLOSING--Students will write a one to two paragraph summary of the video and answer the following to show comprehension of the video
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT--Video notes, DO NOWs and written summaries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnHb-zyWh14
Day Seventeen:
SLO WALT- Analyze the ways in which each branch of our government shares responsibility and powers.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES--
1. DO NOW--"Name some federal agencies that you know of?" This will serve as a preview to the video they are about to watch.
2. Students are to view a video on youtube.com "Crash Course in US Government and Politics" Part 13 (Congressional Delegation)
3. While viewing, students should write down 6-8 key points from the video.
4. CLOSING--Students will write a one to two paragraph summary of the video and answer the following to show comprehension of the video
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT--Video notes, DO NOWs and written summaries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVboes68PkQ
Day Eighteen:
SLO WALT- Analyze the ways in which the President of the United States governs
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES--
1. DO NOW--"Name the top three people who are most important to President from his/her team?" This will serve as a preview to the video they are about to watch.
2. Students are to view a video on youtube.com "Crash Course in US Government and Politics" Part 14 (How Presidents Govern)
3. While viewing, students should write down 6-8 key points from the video.
4. CLOSING--Students will write a one to two paragraph summary of the video and answer the following to show comprehension of the video
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT--Video notes, DO NOWs and written summaries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vnuFJSMYkY
Day Nineteen:
SLO WALT- Analyze the ways in which federal bureaucracies can be problematic to the country
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES--
1. DO NOW--"What do you think makes up a bureaucracy?" This will serve as a preview to the video they are about to watch.
2. Students are to view a video on youtube.com "Crash Course in US Government and Politics" Part 15 (Bureaucracy Basics)
3. While viewing, students should write down 6-8 key points from the video.
4. CLOSING--Students will write a one to two paragraph summary of the video and answer the following to show comprehension of the video
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT--Video notes, DO NOWs and written summaries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8EQAnKntLs
Day Twenty:
SLO WALT- Analyze the ways in which federal bureaucracies can be positive and/or problematic to the country
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES--
1. DO NOW--"Define what a bureaucracy is." This will serve as a preview to the video they are about to watch.
2. Students are to view a video on youtube.com "Crash Course in US Government and Politics" Part 16 (Types of Bureaucracies)
3. While viewing, students should write down 6-8 key points from the video.
4. CLOSING--Students will write a one to two paragraph summary of the video and answer the following to show comprehension of the video
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT--Video notes, DO NOWs and written summaries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIvUo3bP4Eo
Day Twenty One:
SLO WALT- Analyze the ways in which federal bureaucracies can be positive and/or problematic to the country
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES--
1. DO NOW--"How do you think bureaucracies are controlled?" This will serve as a preview to the video they are about to watch.
2. Students are to view a video on youtube.com "Crash Course in US Government and Politics" Part 17 (Controlling Bureaucracies)
3. While viewing, students should write down 6-8 key points from the video.
4. CLOSING--Students will write a one to two paragraph summary of the video and answer the following to show comprehension of the video
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT--Video notes, DO NOWs and written summaries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12MCVhfo4j4
Day Twenty Two:
SLO WALT- Analyze the ways in which our Judicial Branch works
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES--
1. DO NOW--"What are the levels of our Judicial Branch?" This will serve as a preview to the video they are about to watch.
2. Students are to view a video on youtube.com "Crash Course in US Government and Politics" Part 18 (Legal System Basics)
3. While viewing, students should write down 6-8 key points from the video.
4. CLOSING--Students will write a one to two paragraph summary of the video and answer the following to show comprehension of the video
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT--Video notes, DO NOWs and written summaries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXw-hEB263k
Day Twenty Three:
SLO WALT- Analyze the ways in which our Judicial Branch works
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES--
1. DO NOW--"How many Supreme Court Justices are there?" This will serve as a preview to the video they are about to watch.
2. Students are to view a video on youtube.com "Crash Course in US Government and Politics" Part 19 (Structure of the Court System)
3. While viewing, students should write down 6-8 key points from the video.
4. CLOSING--Students will write a one to two paragraph summary of the video and answer the following to show comprehension of the video
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT--Video notes, DO NOWs and written summaries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGyx5UEwgtA
Day 24:
SLO WALT- Analyze the ways in which our Judicial Branch works
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES--
1. DO NOW--"How does our Supreme Court work?" This will serve as a preview to the video they are about to watch.
2. Students are to view a video on youtube.com "Crash Course in US Government and Politics" Part 20 (Supreme Court of the United States)
3. While viewing, students should write down 6-8 key points from the video.
4. CLOSING--Students will write a one to two paragraph summary of the video and answer the following to show comprehension of the video
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT--Video notes, DO NOWs and written summaries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sualy8OiKk
Day 25:
SLO WALT- Analyze the ways in which our Judicial Branch works
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES--
1. Students are to view a video on youtube.com "Crash Course in US Government and Politics" Part 21 (Judicial Review)
2. While viewing, students should write down 6-8 key points from the video.
3. CLOSING--Students will write a one to two paragraph summary of the video and answer the following to show comprehension of the video
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT--Video notes, DO NOWs and written summaries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWYFwl93uCM
Day 26:
SLO WALT- Analyze the ways in which our Judicial Branch works
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES--
1. DO NOW--"What factors do you think influence the decisions of our Supreme Court?" This will serve as a preview to the video they are about to watch.
2. Students are to view a video on youtube.com "Crash Course in US Government and Politics" Part 22 (Judicial Decisions)
3. While viewing, students should write down 6-8 key points from the video.
4. CLOSING--Students will write a one to two paragraph summary of the video and answer the following to show comprehension of the video
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT--Video notes, DO NOWs and written summaries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjLcLguoKC4
Day 27:
SLO WALT- Analyze the ways in which our Judicial Branch works
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES--
1. DO NOW--"In what ways do you think the Supreme Court protects our civil rights and civil liberties?" This will serve as a preview to the video they are about to watch.
2. Students are to view a video on youtube.com "Crash Course in US Government and Politics" Part 23 (Civil Rights and Civil Liberties)
3. While viewing, students should write down 6-8 key points from the video.
4. CLOSING--Students will write a one to two paragraph summary of the video and answer the following to show comprehension of the video
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT--Video notes, DO NOWs and written summaries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbwsF-A2sTg
Day 28:
SLO WALT- Analyze the ways in which our Judicial Branch works
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES--
1. DO NOW--"In what ways do you think our right to freedom of religion is protected by the Supreme court?" This will serve as a preview to the video they are about to watch.
2. Students are to view a video on youtube.com "Crash Course in US Government and Politics" Part 24 (Freedom of Religion)
3. While viewing, students should write down 6-8 key points from the video.
4. CLOSING--Students will write a one to two paragraph summary of the video and answer the following to show comprehension of the video
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT--Video notes, DO NOWs and written summaries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8dI1GTWCk4
Day 29:
SLO WALT- Analyze the ways in which our Judicial Branch works
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES--
1. Students are to view a video on youtube.com "Crash Course in US Government and Politics" Part 25 (Freedom of Speak)
2. While viewing, students should write down 6-8 key points from the video.
3. CLOSING--Students will write a one to two paragraph summary of the video and answer the following to show comprehension of the video
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT--Video notes, DO NOWs and written summaries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zeeq0qaEaLw
Day 30:
SLO WALT- Analyze the ways in which public opinion influences our leaders on all levels of government.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES--
1. Students are to view a video on youtube.com "Crash Course in US Government and Politics" Part 33 (Public Opinion)
2. While viewing, students should write down 6-8 key points from the video.
3. CLOSING--Students will write a one to two paragraph summary of the video and answer the following to show comprehension of the video
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT--Video notes, DO NOWs and written summaries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJLDgb8m3K0
Day 31:
SLO WALT- Analyze the ways in which public opinion influences our leaders on all levels of government.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES--
1. DO NOW--"How do you think public opinion is formed and in what ways do you think this occurs?"
2. Students are to view a video on youtube.com "Crash Course in US Government and Politics" Part 34 (Shaping Public Opinion)
3. While viewing, students should write down 6-8 key points from the video.
4. CLOSING--Students will write a one to two paragraph summary of the video and answer the following to show comprehension of the video
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT--Video notes, DO NOWs and written summaries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NflULVECAFQ
Day 32:
SLO WALT- Analyze the varying political views in this country and what makes each unique.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES--
1. DO NOW--"If asked, what political party would you belong to and why?"
2. Students are to view a video on youtube.com "Crash Course in US Government and Politics" Part 35 (Politcal Ideology)
3. While viewing, students should write down 6-8 key points from the video.
4. CLOSING--Students will write a one to two paragraph summary of the video and answer the following to show comprehension of the video
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT--Video notes, DO NOWs and written summaries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_k_k-bHigM
Days 33-35:
SLO WALT-
Analyze how political and economic institutions evolve to help individuals and groups accomplish their goals.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES--
1. Over the next three days, students are to complete the "Creating Political Parties" mini project. In this project, each student will come up with their own political party that reflects their values, beliefs, and what they feel is important. Students are to develop a name, symbol, slogan, and platform for their newly formed political party. Students are to create a visual (doesn't have to be fancy, a blank sheet of paper works) inviting citizens to join their parties. This visual should include the name, symbol, slogan, and any platform their party has come up with. Students are to submit: the visual (a picture of it sent to me works) and a written document (written on lined paper/typed into an email/on a word document) containing the name, symbol, slogan, and platform for their newly formed political party. Please see attached word document with further directions.
Political Party Project.docx
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT--
Project grade
Day 36:
SLO WALT-
Analyze the recent events that have occurred in the United States
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES--
1. As we all have seen by now through the internet, tv, social media, and/or word of mouth a man tragically lost his life in Minnesota last week. This loss of life has set in motion both violent and nonviolent protests across our country. Our country is divided in many parts as I write this. What I would like you to do is simply put YOUR feelings on this subject in writing. Your final assignment for the school year is to write exactly your thoughts are on this terrible situation. Focus on the problems that need to be addressed, the ways these problems can be addressed, whether you feel protesting is helping/hurting the situation, whether you feel the protests that became violent is acceptable/unacceptable, and how you specifically feel about this tragedy and the ensuing protests. The reason for this assignment, is to have you think and reflect about this situation and hopefully come up with real solutions to FIX this problem in our country. You are the future of this nation and believe it or not can be the voice of reason and change. I'm not putting a limit on how much you have to write, as I want this to be from the heart. Don't hold nothing back and write exactly how you feel. The only thing I will ask is that you submit at least a solid paragraph or two as a minimum.
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT--
Submitted responses
Standards Addressed in this 36 period:
{SOC.6.3.8.CS9} Make informed and reasoned decisions.
{SOC.6.3.8.CS7} Recognize that the actions or inactions of individuals, groups, and nations can have intended and unintended consequences.