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CIVIL GOVERNMENT- OCTOBER, 2024

ESSENTIAL FILES: INTERACTIVE CONSTITUTION, SIMPLE ENGLISH CONSTITUTION.

HOW TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN COLORADO, INCLUDING PRE-REGISTRATION.
DATE Information/Activities/Projects and Assignments

TUE

10/22

BELLRINGER: We have a class meeting and discuss high school. What is the purpose of high school? What makes a good high school? Then, we think about Highland High School and our experiences here and complete the "Some Issues at Highland" Thinking Sheet. Please make sure that you are discussing meaningful issues that will actually improve the Highland experience as you complete this!

RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT #1: 118th Congressional Research Form. Due by the end of the day on TUESDAY (50 POINT ASSIGNMENT.) Please use the following websites for this assignment:

RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT #2: "How Influential is your Congressman?"- Please note that these are both RESEARCH assignments. You will need to use all of your research skills on the various listed websites (below) and online resources to puzzle out the answers to the questions involved. Due next WEDNESDAY (50 POINT ASSIGNMENT).

CONGRESSMEN ASSIGNMENTS (Please note, you are NOT working together!):

SOME POSSIBLY HELPFUL LINKS:

  1. Membership of the 118th Congress from the Congressional Research Service.
  2. Website of the House of Represenatives.
  3. Website of the United States Senate
  4. Ballotpedia.org: Good general source for information about all Congresspeople
  5. Opensecrets.org- Members of Congress: Good source of financial information on Congresspeople.
District Name Party 5TH PERIOD STUDENTS 7TH PERIOD STUDENTS
1 Diana DeGette Democrat Kayla A., Jack L., Kaytlin S. Aaralyn A., Kerha L., Naela R.
2 Joe Neguse Democrat Johnathon B., Layla M., Shane S. Gilberto C., Kailey L., Joseph S.
3 Lauren Boebert Republican DAndre D., Ella M., Bella T. Natalie D., Letissia L., Karime V.
4 Greg Lopez Republican Neridan G., Leo O., Natalie V. Hunter D., Eduardo M., Chad W.
5 Doug Lamborn Republican Gage G., Junior O., Kaiya W. Janaya P., Wyatt M.
6 Jason Crow Democrat Colten J., Ryley P., Kiani W. Sam G., Kevin P.
7 Brittany Pettersen Democrat Alyvia J., Merik P. Dylan K., Wyatt R.
8 Yadira Caraveo Democrat Bryce K., Amber S. Pop K., Hanna R.

MON

10/21

BELLRINGER: We complete the Executive Branch, Legislative Branch Basics, Electoral College Quiz.

WHEN YOU COMPLETE YOUR QUIZ, YOU HAVE THE REST OF TODAY AS A WORK DAY:

RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT #1: 118th Congressional Research Form. Due by the end of the day on TUESDAY (50 POINT ASSIGNMENT.) Please use the following websites for this assignment:

RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT #2: "How Influential is your Congressman?"- Please note that these are both RESEARCH assignments. You will need to use all of your research skills on the various listed websites (below) and online resources to puzzle out the answers to the questions involved. Due next WEDNESDAY (50 POINT ASSIGNMENT).

CONGRESSMEN ASSIGNMENTS (Please note, you are NOT working together!):

SOME POSSIBLY HELPFUL LINKS:

  1. Membership of the 118th Congress from the Congressional Research Service.
  2. Website of the House of Represenatives.
  3. Website of the United States Senate
  4. Ballotpedia.org: Good general source for information about all Congresspeople
  5. Opensecrets.org- Members of Congress: Good source of financial information on Congresspeople.
District Name Party 5TH PERIOD STUDENTS 7TH PERIOD STUDENTS
1 Diana DeGette Democrat Kayla A., Jack L., Kaytlin S. Aaralyn A., Kerha L., Naela R.
2 Joe Neguse Democrat Johnathon B., Layla M., Shane S. Gilberto C., Kailey L., Joseph S.
3 Lauren Boebert Republican DAndre D., Ella M., Bella T. Natalie D., Letissia L., Karime V.
4 Greg Lopez Republican Neridan G., Leo O., Natalie V. Hunter D., Eduardo M., Chad W.
5 Doug Lamborn Republican Gage G., Junior O., Kaiya W. Janaya P., Wyatt M.
6 Jason Crow Democrat Colten J., Ryley P., Kiani W. Sam G., Kevin P.
7 Brittany Pettersen Democrat Alyvia J., Merik P. Dylan K., Wyatt R.
8 Yadira Caraveo Democrat Bryce K., Amber S. Pop K., Hanna R.

THU

10/17

BELLRINGER: We complete the HHS INFLUENCER EXERCISE. How influential are YOU at Highland High School?

NOTE: There will be a large quiz on MONDAY.

WORK DAY:

RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT #1: 118th Congressional Research Form. Due by the end of the day on TUESDAY (50 POINT ASSIGNMENT.) Please use the following websites for this assignment:

RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT #2: "How Influential is your Congressman?"- Please note that these are both RESEARCH assignments. You will need to use all of your research skills on the various listed websites (below) and online resources to puzzle out the answers to the questions involved. Due next WEDNESDAY (50 POINT ASSIGNMENT).

CONGRESSMEN ASSIGNMENTS (Please note, you are NOT working together!):

SOME POSSIBLY HELPFUL LINKS:

  1. Membership of the 118th Congress from the Congressional Research Service.
  2. Website of the House of Represenatives.
  3. Website of the United States Senate
  4. Ballotpedia.org: Good general source for information about all Congresspeople
  5. Opensecrets.org- Members of Congress: Good source of financial information on Congresspeople.
District Name Party 5TH PERIOD STUDENTS 7TH PERIOD STUDENTS
1 Diana DeGette Democrat Kayla A., Jack L., Kaytlin S. Aaralyn A., Kerha L., Naela R.
2 Joe Neguse Democrat Johnathon B., Layla M., Shane S. Gilberto C., Kailey L., Joseph S.
3 Lauren Boebert Republican DAndre D., Ella M., Bella T. Natalie D., Letissia L., Karime V.
4 Ken Lopez Republican Neridan G., Leo O., Natalie V. Hunter D., Eduardo M., Chad W.
5 Doug Lamborn Republican Gage G., Junior O., Kaiya W. Janaya P., Wyatt M.
6 Jason Crow Democrat Colten J., Ryley P., Kiani W. Sam G., Kevin P.
7 Brittany Pettersen Democrat Alyvia J., Merik P. Dylan K., Wyatt R.
8 Yadira Caraveo Democrat Bryce K., Amber S. Pop K., Hanna R.

TUE

10/15

BELLRINGER: Please complete the "Who Won the Election?" Thinking Sheet.

LECTURE TODAY: THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE. Then, we complete the "ELECTORAL COLLEGES OF 2012 and 2016 THINKING SHEET."

WORK ON The PRESIDENT'S CABINET PROJECT. We review this project today. For today, please work on putting together the SCRIPT of your speech and start processing each paragraph of your speech in PUPPETRY.

If we have time:

THINGS WE NEED TO LEARN: We start our discussion of CONGRESS- THE BARE ESSENTIALS.

RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT #1: 118th Congressional Research Form. Due by the end of the day on TUESDAY. Please use the following websites for this assignment:

THU

10/10

BELLRINGER: We complete the CARAVEO/EVANS COMMERCIAL ANALYSIS FORM. It's election time! Are these politicians telling the truth?

FOR TODAY: LECTURE TODAY: The Bureaucracy of the Executive Branch.

DUE TODAY:

WORK ON The PRESIDENT'S CABINET PROJECT. We review this project today. For today, please work on putting together the SCRIPT of your speech. I am still figuring out how we want to present this...

TUE

10/8

BELLRINGER: Time for a little quiz! Yay! Please complete the ELECTIONS, MONEY and PRESIDENTS QUIZ. You may use your notes, but not the internet and certainly not AI! This will be worth 25 points.

FOR TODAY- We finish our discussion of BASICS OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH, including SUCCESSION and the ROLES OF THE PRESIDENT.

ASSIGNMENT FOR TODAY: Election day is almost upon us and we still have not yet talked about LOCAL ISSUES. Please complete the COLORADO VOTING ISSUES OPINION PAGE- 2024. This will be a 50 point assignment, due next class period. NOTE: You are allowed to use ChatGPT to formulate your answers, but all of the information you need is in the linked BLUE BOOK.

THU

10/3

BELLRINGER: Lots to talk about today.

First, we review the escalation in the ISRAELI WAR.

Second, we review some debate footage from the Vice Presidential Debate last on Tuesday. As you watch, please complete the VICE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE CRITIQUE FORM.

We also complete the "WHAT DOES THE PRESIDENT DO? THINKING SHEET.

FOR TODAY- We begin our discussion of LEARNING FOR TODAY: We review BASICS OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH, including SUCCESSION and the ROLES OF THE PRESIDENT.

MON

9/30

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TUE

10/1

BELLRINGER: We complete the FORMS OF GOVERNMENT DEBRIEFING SHEET. It is expected that you will provide at least 2 paragraphs for each answer. This assignment will be worth a total of 25 points.

SPECIAL NOTE: There is also another extra credit opportunity THIS EVENING. If you would like as many as 20 EXTRA CREDIT POINTS, watch the debate between Vice Presidential Candidates JD Vance and Timothy Walz. SEND ME AN EMAIL with 5 comments that you have about the debate as it airs (think TWITTER comment, from the old days, but show some evidence of CRITICAL THOUGHT! Please don't just say "He sounds dumb." That is not good enough. Explain why and what he said that "sounds dumb.")

FOR TODAY- We complete our presentations regarding The Forms of Government Analysis Assignment.

WHEN PRESENTATIONS ARE DONE: We will begin our discussion of Elections and Money.

We will also be completing The "Money, Elections and Influence Assignment."

THU

9/26

BELLRINGER: Please prepare for your presentation. Mr. Burkhard will give HIS presentation regarding a controversy and video with his assigned Form of Government as an example. Then, students will present their information.

FOR TODAY- Presentations regarding The Forms of Government Analysis Assignment. Hopefully, you have all sent me your links to your videos. If not, you will not receive points for that part of the project.

IF PRESENTATIONS ARE NOT GOING WELL: We will begin our discussion of Elections and Money.

We will also be completing The "Money, Elections and Influence Assignment."

TUE

9/24

BELLRINGER:

FORMS OF GOVERNMENT/ VOTING QUIZ

Here are some rules:

  1. Before the quiz, you will be given a notecard. You will have 10 minutes to study for the quiz and write down possible difficult pieces of infomration on your notecard.
  2. Once we start the quiz, you have 30 minutes to complete this quiz.
  3. You may ONLY use your notecards during the quiz.
  4. Do not try to copy off of your neighbors, the quiz questions and answers are ALL randomized.
  5. Please read the questions and answer carefully, I am TRYING to trick you.
  6. You should receive your results after I manually review the results, probably by tomorrow.

FOR TODAY- AFTER OUR QUIZ, we work on our new assignment: The Forms of Government Analysis Assignment. Please note that there are TWO PARTS to this, the SHEET and the PRESENTATION.

We may also be taking some SENIOR SUPERLATIVES photos today, as well.

THU

9/19

BELLRINGER: Now for something completely different. Please complete the "OUR NEXT PRESIDENT, YOU!" THINKING SHEET.

FOR TODAY- We complete our discussion about Forms of Government.

We spend some time beginning work on our new assignment: The Forms of Government Analysis Assignment. Please note that there are TWO PARTS to this, the SHEET and the PRESENTATION.

TUE

9/17

BELLRINGER: We finally review some TRUMP/HARRIS DEBATE HIGHLIGHTS. As we go, we complete the DEBATE CRITIQUE FORM. (this will be a graded assignment.)

AS A FINAL DEBRIEF ABOUT FINANCING THE GOVERNMENT we spend some time finishing our viewing of the "10 MYTHS ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT DEBT."

FOR TODAY- We complete our discussion about VOTING IN AMERICA. If we have time, we also begin our discussion of Mr. B.'s Famous COWS Lecture- Forms of Government.

Our upcoming assignment: The Forms of Government Analysis Assignment, t.

TUE

9/10

BELLRINGER: None for today, we have our UNIT ONE EXAM! YIKES! You need to complete your test in the FIRST HALF of class, so get right to it! You can use your notes on the exam.

There is also an EXTRA CREDIT QUESTION FOR THE EXAM. It is a separate form. Please complete this, as you wish.

SPECIAL NOTE: There is also another extra credit opportunity THIS EVENING. If you would like as many as 20 EXTRA CREDIT POINTS, watch the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump and SEND ME AN EMAIL with 5 comments that you have about the debate as it airs (think TWITTER comment, from the old days.)

FOR TODAY- Please complete your UNIT ONE EXAM. You have the first half of class to complete this.

I would like students to finish this in 45 minutes, so that we can start discussing an issue of importance right now- VOTING IN AMERICA.

MON

9/9

BELLRINGER: Mr. B. is still out until tomorrow. On TUESDAY, there will be an EXAM in this class. You may use your notes. You need to be able to demonstrate understanding of all of the information on THIS STUDY GUIDE SHEET. Please work on this in class today!

FOR TODAY- Please work on your STUDY GUIDE SHEET.

THU

9/5

BELLRINGER: We complete the UNITY THINKING SHEET. We discuss.

FOR TODAY- Please finish taking notes regarding: FINANCING GOVERNMENT. If possible, please watch the video on the last slide regarding CAN WE FIX OUR PROBLEM?

Please review all of the CONTROVERSIAL TOPICS (you will need to click on each thumbnail to see the larger infographic!). I would recommend that you get out your notebooks and do a nice T-chart, like this

TUE

9/3

BELLRINGER: CAMPAIGN MEDIA: We analyze three presidential campaign ads-

We answer a few questions about these campaign ads:

  • Is this what you want to hear from your Presidential candidates? Why or why not?
  • What is the difference between a NEGATIVE CAMPAIGN AD and a POSITIVE CAMPAIGN AD? Which would you rather see? Why do you think we see so many NEGATIVE ADS?
  • Should this influence you? Why or why not?
  • What DO YOU want to hear from your Presidential candidates as the election looms in 9 weeks?

 

FOR TODAY- We discuss Mr. B.'s Introduction to Political Parties Slide Show. TAKE NOTES!

IF WE HAVE TIME, WE WILL ALSO DISCUSS FINANCING GOVERNMENT. BUT FIRST: Please complete the "WHAT ABOUT TAXES PREVIEW FORM." I will be giving points for completion of this form!

FINANCING GOVERNMENT. If you are not mad at the end of this lecture, you are not paying attention!

THU

8/29

BELLRINGER: Complete the ISSUE ANALYSIS: "New Mom charged with Drug Assault on Fetus."

FOR TODAY- Please finish your CONTROVERSIAL TOPICS GRAPHIC PROJECT. Please remember to address ALL questions posted in this assignment and include (somewhere) a listing of the 3 sources of information that you used, in APA format.

If students are done with their project or do not appear to really be working, Mr. B. would be happy to start talking about Mr. B.'s Introduction to Political Parties Slide Show.

TUE

8/27

BELLRINGER: ETHICS- Let's discuss an ETHICS QUESTION- Please complete the "TATTOO FOR A 15-YEAR OLD" THINKING SHEET. We will discuss this as a class.

As a preview of OUR UPCOMING CONTROVERSIAL TOPICS PROJECT: We review a short KHAN ACADEMY VIDEO regarding LIBERAL vs. CONSERVATIVE on the issues.

We also do a review of how AI can and can't help you with this project.

FOR TODAY- Please work on your CONTROVERSIAL TOPICS GRAPHIC PROJECT.

MON

8/26

BELLRINGER: Time for our MONDAY POLITICAL SPECTRUM QUIZ. Please make sure that you complete the LAST QUESTION, it is worth 10 of the 30 points for this quiz.

THU

8/22

BELLRINGER: How are Liberals and Conseratives different? Well, let's analyze THE main information source in the year 2024, MEMES! Complete the "Meme Analysis- Liberal vs. Conservative Equality."

We review LIBERAL vs. CONSERVATIVE FAMILIES as a preview of our upcoming LIBERAL/CONSERVATIVE CHART ASSIGNMENT.

FOR TODAY- We review some more LIBERAL vs. CONSERVATIVE information- Please complete the Liberal/Conservative Chart Assignment. Please note that you will be demonstrating your NOTES to Mr. B. for a 25 point assignment score!

SUPPLEMENTAL LEARNING ON THE ISSUES THAT PREVIEWS OUR UPCOMING CONTROVERSIAL TOPICS PROJECT: We review a short KHAN ACADEMY VIDEO regarding LIBERAL vs. CONSERVATIVE on the issues.

UPCOMING: THE CONTROVERSIAL TOPICS GRAPHIC PROJECT.

TUE

8/20

START OF CLASS: NONE FOR TODAY. GET READY TO REVIEW COURSE INFORMATION.
   

WORK DAY: We spend some more time addressing LIBERAL VS. CONSERVATIVE IN THE UNITED STATES.

NOTES: In groups of 3-5, please gather and put together NOTES regarding the materials that we discussed regarding LIBERAL vs. CONSERVATIVE. You will have access to the slideshow on the big TV. Forward these to Mr. B. in a format that I can share with others- Google Doc, Canva presentation, etc. If you take notes on paper, send me a photo. This will be a GRADED ASSIGNMENT for all group members, worth 15 points.

Please complete the Liberal/Conservative Chart Assignment. Please note that you will be demonstrating your NOTES to Mr. B. for a 25 point assignment score!

SUPPLEMENTAL LEARNING ON THE ISSUES THAT PREVIEWS OUR UPCOMING CONTROVERSIAL TOPICS PROJECT: We review a short KHAN ACADEMY VIDEO regarding LIBERAL vs. CONSERVATIVE on the issues.

UPCOMING: THE CONTROVERSIAL TOPICS GRAPHIC PROJECT.

MON

8/19

START OF CLASS: Please complete the FIRST WEEK QUIZ. This will be worth 20 points and there is a chance for as many as 10 extra credit points.
   

FOR TODAY: We begin to review LIBERAL VS. CONSERVATIVE IN THE UNITED STATES. Notetaking is not allowed until we are done. Everyone MUST contribute to the class discussion today!

THU

8/15

PLEASE TURN IN YOUR SIGNED SYLLABI!

Please make sure you have joined the Google Classroom! GOOGLE CLASSROOM INVITE CODES:

We meet to discuss INTEGRITY as a class.

   

FOR TODAY:

TUE

8/13

EXERCISE TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE NEXT CLASS PERIOD: Please complete "The INTEGRITY THINKING SHEET" before next class period. This will be a graded assignment for 5 points. We will be discussing this extensively at the start of next class period.

Please join this class when you get a chance- GOOGLE CLASSROOM INVITE CODES:

CIVIL GOVERNMENT SYLLABUS: DUE Friday, 8/16, 15 point assignment.

Civil Government Course overview and classroom rules and regulations.

DISCUSSION PRACTICE: Consider the following PDF, put out by a major university- "Is that a Microaggression?" List from UCLA. Read the INTRODUCTION at the top of the form, then consider the following:

  • If you were born in January, February or March: Review the section regarding COLOR BLINDNESS. Be prepared to give examples and discuss with the class.
  • If you were born in April, May or June: Review the section regarding CRIMINALITY/ASSUMPTION OF CRIMINAL STATUS. Be prepared to give examples and discuss with the class.
  • If you were born in July, August or September: Review the section regarding SEXIST/HETEROSEXIST LANGUAGE . Be prepared to give examples and discuss with the class.
  • If you were born in October, November or December: Review the section regarding to THE MYTH OF MERITOCRACY: Be prepared to give examples and discuss with the class.

LOGINS:

  • Log in to your desktop computer, if you have one. USERNAME= tech1, tech 2, etc. Password is Technology1!
  • Log in to Chrome.
  • Navigate to highlandtechnology.org, BOOKMARK page!
  • Navigate to highlandtechnology.org. Bookmark class page.

IF WE HAVE TIME (we won't): Please complete the POLITICAL ROOTS QUESTIONNAIRE. This will direct you to complete a POLITICAL QUIZ. That is here: "The Political Typology Quiz."
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