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Spring 2004

NOTE: These plans were developed to use on a semester block plan with 2 hour lessons 5 days a week for a 90 day semester ending with exams.

US and Virginia Government

Lesson Plans - January 2004

Note: These plans are subject to revision for days missed, made up, or interrupted.

Jan 21, 2004

1. Adminstration: Build database of students and computer access. Distribute textbooks, syllabus, class rules, and list of assignments. Discuss all materials and instruct students to put them in their notebook.
2. Chapter 1: Principles of Government. Section 1: Government and the State. Read and discuss textbook.
3. Assignment: Open book quiz for Chapter 1, Section 1.

Jan 22, 2004

1. Chapter 1: Principles of Government. Section 2: Forms of Government. Read and discuss information in textbook.
2. Assignment: Open book quiz for Chapter 1, Section 2.
3. Homework: Students choose a current event news article from newspaper or Internet.

Jan 23, 2004

1. Current Events: Class began with a review of the day's New York Times. Titles of articles on Front Page are read and identified as related to government or not, and what level of government (international, national, state, local). Students then share their articles, reading the title, stating the level of government involved, and summarizing the article. Students keep articles in notebook.

Jan 26-29: Snow Days

Jan 30 2004

1. Current Events: Review the day's New York Times. Students share their articles, reading the title, stating the level of government involved, and summarizing the article. Students keep Current Events in notebooks.

US and Virginia Government

Lesson Plans - February 2004

Note: These plans are subject to revision for days missed, made up, or interrupted.

Feb 2, 2004

1. Chapter 1: Principles of Government. Section 3: Basic Concepts of Democracy. Read and discuss textbook.
2. Assignment: Open book quiz for Chapter 1, Section 3.
3. Essay: Pass out directions on Essay on Concepts of Democracy Due February 6. Discuss.
4. Assignment: Political Cartoon for Chapter 1, Section 3. Read and discuss.

Feb 3, 2004

1. Test: Chapter 1. Use two versions.
2. Homework: Work on Essay due Feb 6.

1. Block 1,2: Complete Chapter 1 Test.
2. Block 3: Review Chapter 1 Test, Vocabulary Chapter 1 (definitions and sentences)
3. Block 1, 2: Vocabulary: Chapter 2: Section 1: (definitions and sentences)

1. Guest Speaker: Spc John McDonald
2. Block 1: Start reading in Chapter 2, Section 1: Our Political Beginnings
3. Block 2: Guided Reading and Open Book Quiz for Chapter 2, Section 1
4. Block 3: Prepare for retake of Chapter 1 test. Vocabulary Chapter 1 continued (definitions and sentences)
5. Homework: Work on essay due on Feb 6.
6. Homework: Cut out or print current events.

Feb 9, 2004

1. Turn in Essay on Basic Concepts of Government
2. Video: 15 min. 320 Civ: Civics at Work: Pt 1: What is government and what should it do?
3. Video: 15 min. 320 Civ: Civics at Work: Pt 2. Basic Values and Principles of American Democracy
4. Block 1,2: Review Chapter 1 test
5. Block 3: Vocabulary: Chapter 2, Section 1: Definitions and Sentences.

1. Block 1, 2, 3: Retake Chapter 1 Test
2. Block 1 & 3: Guided Reading and Open Book Quiz, Chapter 2, Section 1: Our Political Beginnings
3. Block 2: Chapter 2: Origins of American Government: Section 1: Our political beginnings. Read and discuss textbook and worksheets.
4. Homework: Vocabulary Chapter 2, Section 2. Definitions & Sentences
5. Homework: Download and Print the Magna Carta

Feb 11, 2004

1. Chapter 2: Origins of American Government: Section 2: The coming of Independence. Review textbook.
2. Assignment: Guided Reading & Open book quiz for Chapter 2, Section 2.
3. Chapter 2: Origins of Government: Section 3: The Critical Period. Review Textbook.
4. Homework: Vocabulary: Chapter 2, Section 3

Feb 12, 2004

1. Assignment: Guided Reading and Open book quiz for Chapter 2, Section 3.
2. Chapter 2: Origins of American Government: Section 4: Creating the Constitution. Review textbook.
3. Vocabulary: Chapter 2, Section 4: Definitions and sentences.
4. Assignment: Open book quiz for Chapter 2, Section 4.
5. Homework: Cut out or print Current Events

Feb 13, 2004

1. Group Project: Groups of 4-5. Compare and contrast the Magna Carta and the Articles of Confederation (pg. 793). Group report: 3-5 aspects that are the same, 3-5 aspects that are different. Turn in Group Report.
2. Current Events: Review the day's New York Times. Students summarize their articles. Students keep Current Events in notebooks.

Feb 17, 2004

1. Vocabulary: Chapter 2, Section 5: Definitions & Sentences
2. Chapter 2: Origins of American Government. Section 5: Ratifying the Constitution. Read and Discuss textbook.
3. Assignment: Guided Reading and Open book quiz for Chapter 2, Section 5.

Feb 17, 2004

1. Assignment: Open book test

Feb 18, 2004

1. Chapter 2. Reviewing Main Ideas, Pg 60

Feb 19, 2004

1. Vocabulary: Chapter 3: Definitions and Sentences

Feb 20, 2004

1. Current Events: Review the day's New York Times. Students summarize their articles. Students keep Current Events in notebooks.

Lesson Plans Feb 23-27

Feb 26

1. Video: 30 min. 342 USC: US Constitution: Pt 1: Limited government and the rule of law.

Feb 27, 2004

Mar 6:

1. Video: 30 min. USC: US Constitution. Pt 2: Federalism
2. Current Events: Review the day's New York Times. Students summarize their articles. Students keep Current Events in notebooks.
3. Turn in notebooks for six week grade.

US and Virginia Government

Lesson Plans - March, 2004

Note: These plans are subject to revision for days missed, made up, or interrupted.

Lesson Plans Mar 2-6

Mar 3

1. Video: 30 min. 342.3 Bil: A Bill of Rights: What No Just Government Should Refuse.
2. Group Assignment: Groups 4-5 students. Topic: If you could have just five of the Rights, which would you choose to keep? Which would you be willing to drop? Explain your reasons for each choice. Turn in Group report. Compile for a web page.

Mar 6:

1. Video: 30 min. USC: US Constitution. Pt 33: Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances.
2. Current Events: Students each bring a newspaper article on government and share them in class. News articles are kept in notebooks.

Lesson Plans March 9-13

Unit 1: Foundations of American Government

Chapter 4: Federalism

Mar 8, 9

1. Voc: Definitions and Sentences: Chapter 4, Page 110.Definitions and sentences for all terms in the Political Distionary
2. OQ: Outline and Questions: Chapter 4, Section 1. List all headings and subheadings, add a brief summary of information under each heading
3. Assignments: Student choice of OQ or WS
   • OQ: Outline and Questions: Chapter 4, Section 2-3. List all headings and subheadings, add a brief summary of information under each heading. Answer questions in text at the end of the section.
   • WS Reading Guides and Section Quizzes: Chapter 4, Section 2-3.

Mar 10, 2004

1. Study Guide: Chapter 4
2. Video: 30 min. USC: US Constitution. Pt 33: Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances.

Mar 11, 2004

1. Test: Chapter 4
2. Portable Computer Lab: Federalism Editorial: Decide if you favor Federalist or State Rights. Write an editorial defending your position. E-mail to Mrs. Pemberton apembert@erols.com

Mar 12,2004:

1. Debates: 1-Confederate Flag, 2-Possession of Tobacco, 3-Smoking.
2. Current Events: Students each bring a newspaper article on government and share them in class. News articles are kept in notebooks.

Government Lesson Plans March 16-20

Unit 2

Mar 15-18

1. Voc: Definitions and Sentences: Chapter 5 (choose 15 terms), Chapter 6 (choose 15 terms), Chapter 7 (choose 15 terms, Chapter 8 (choose 10 terms), and Chapter 9 (choose 7 terms).

Mar 16-17, 2004

1. Video: 342 ALM Almost Painless Guide to the Election Process. 20 min.
2. Video: 342 Voting: A Right and a Responsibility 40 min

Mar 18, 2004

1. Activity: Group Project2. Election for President. In Groups decide who to choose for the Democratic candidacy, Post vote on board to tally. Return to groups and choose between the winning Democratic candidate and the Republican candidate. Groups write reports defending their votes on the published issues.
2. Handout: Political issues are supplied to students, printed from the Internet. Students save in Government notebook.

Mar 20, 200

1. Video: 354 REP The Republican Party Pt 1: 1960-1976 24 min. Pt 2: 1976-1992 24 min.
2. Debate. Topics set on Wednesday: 1-none, 2-Lower drinking age, 3-Lower drinking age. (Debate pospoted due to heavy absences).
3. Current Events: Review the day's New York Times. Students summarize their articles. Students keep Current Events in notebooks

Government Lesson Plans March 22-26

Unit 3: The Legislature

Chapter 10: Congress

Mar 23-24, 2004

1. Voc: Definitions and Sentences: Chapter 4, Page 110.Definitions and sentences for all terms in the Political Distionary
2. OQ: Outline and Questions: Chapter 4, Section 1. List all headings and subheadings, add a brief summary of information under each heading
3. Assignments: Student choice of OQ or WS

• OQ: Outline and Questions: Chapter 4, Section 2-3. List all headings and subheadings, add a brief summary of information under each heading. Answer questions in text at the end of the section.
• WS Reading Guides and Section Quizzes: Chapter 4, Section 2-3.

Mar 25, 2004

1. Intermin Grades to Students/Parents
2. Study Guide: Chapter 4
3. Video: Almost Painless Guide to the Election Process

Mar 26, 2004

1. Lab: Representative Directory: using laptops students create Directory pages for five national and state representatives. Pate to includ photo, party, terms and time in office, committees, sponsored bills, and voting record. E-mail your pages to yourself, download and print. Compile into booklet with illustrated cover page and copy of essay describing which of your representatives you find most interest and why. Email essay to teacher.

Mar 27, 2004

1. Debate: Topic and speakers chosen on Tuesday. Speakers make a ten minute presentation speech, and a 5 minute rebuttal.Students write their opinion on the debate topic.
2. Current Events: Review the day's New York Times. Students summarize their article and save in Government notebook.

Government Lesson Plans March 30 - April 3

Unit 3: The Legislature

Chapter 11 : The Powers of Congress; Chapter 12: Congress in Action

Mar 30-31

1. Vocabulary: Write a definition and sentence for all terms in the Political Dictionary for Chapter 11 and Chapter 12
2. Read: Chapter 11 Sections 1-5 and Chapter 12 Sections 1-4
3. WS: Reading Guides: Chapter 11, Sections 1-5 and Chapter 12 Sections 1-4.

Apr 1, 2004

1. Study Guide: Chapter 11/12
2. Video: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (need to find it).

Apr 2, 2004

1. Test: Chapter 11 and Chapter 12
2. Portable Computer Lab: Legislation Treasure Hunt: U S Congress Link. Complete a treasure hunt to find the bills that are examples of the various congressional powers.

Apr 3, 2004

1. Video: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.
2. Debate: Topic and speakers chosen on Tuesday. Speakers each make a ten minute presentation speech, and a 5 minute rebuttal. Students write their opinion on topic, based on the debate.
3. Current Events: Review the day's New York Times. Students summarize their articles. Students keep Current Events in notebooks.

US and Virginia Government

Lesson Plans - April, 2004

Note: These plans are subject to revision for days missed, made up, or interrupted.

Government Lesson Plans April 5-9

Unit 4: The Executive Branch

Chapter 13: The Presidency

April 5-6

1. Vocabulary: Write a definition and sentence for all terms in the Political Dictionary for Chapter 12.
2. Assignments: Outline for Chapter 12 (heading, subheading, summaries, questions) or Worksheet (Reading Guide and Quiz) Sections 1-4.
3. Political Cartoons Chapter 12, Sections 1-4.

Apr 7, 2004

1. Study Guide: Chapter 12
2. Video: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Apr 8, 2004

1. Portable Computer Lab:

Apr 9, 2004

1. Debate: Topic and speakers chosen on Tuesday. Speakers each make a ten minute presentation speech, and a 5 minute rebuttal. Students write their opinion on topic, based on the debate.
2. Current Events: Review the day's New York Times. Students summarize their articles. Students keep Current Events in notebooks.

April 12-16 - Spring Break

April 19-23

Unit 4: Executive Branch

Chapter 14: The Presidency in Action, and
Chapter 15: Government at Work: The Bureaucracy

April 19-20

1. Vocabulary: Write a definition and sentence for all terms in the Political Dictionary for Chapter 14 and 15..
2. Assignments: Sdent choose O or WS
   • O Outline: Chapter 14 and 15 (heading, subheading, summaries, questions)
   • WS Reading Guide: Chapter 14 Sections 1-4 and Chapter 15 Sections 1-5

Apr 21, 2004

1. Study Guide: Chapterz 14 and 15
2. Video:

Apr 22, 2004

1. Test: Chapter 14 and 15
2. Lab:

Apr 23, 2004

1. Video:
2. Debate: Topic and speakers chosen on Tuesday. Speakers each make a ten minute presentation speech, and a 5 minute rebuttal. Students write their opinion on topic, based on the debate.
3. Current Events: Review the day's New York Times. Students summarize their articles. Students keep Current Events in notebooks.

Government Lesson Plans April 26- 30

Unit 4: The Executive Branch

Chapter 16: Financing Government;
Chapter 17: Foreign Policy and National Defense

April 26-27, 2004

1. Vocabulary: Write a definition and sentence for all terms in the Political Dictionary for Chapter 16 and 17.
2. Assignments: Student chooses O or WS

• O Outline: Chapter 16 and 17 (heading, subheading, summaries, questions)
• WS Reading Guide: Chapter 16 Sections 1-3 and Chapter 17 Sections 1-4

Apr 28, 2004

1. Study Guide: Chapter 16 and 17
2. Video:

Apr 29, 2004

1. Test Chapter 16 and 17
2. Lab:

Apr 30, 2004

1. Debate: Topic and speakers chosen on Tuesday. Speakers each make a ten minute presentation speech, and a 5 minute rebuttal. Students write their opinion on topic, based on the debate.
2. Current Events: Review the day's New York Times. Students summarize their articles. Students keep Current Events in notebooks.

US and Virginia Government

Lesson Plans - May, 2004

Government Lesson Plans: May 3-7, 2004

Unit 5: The Judicial Branch:

Chapter 18: The Federal Court System

Government Lesson Plans: May 10-14, 2004

Unit 5: The Judicial Branch

Chapter 19: Civil Liberties: First Amendment Liberties and Chapter 20 Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Rights

Government Lesson Plans: May 17-21, 2004

Unit 6: Comparative Political and Economic Systems

Chapter 21: Comparative Political Systems and Chapter 22: Comparative Economic Systems

Government Lesson Plans: May 24-28, 2004

Chapter 20

Unit 7: Participaint in State and Local Government

Chapter 24: Governing the States, and Chapter 25: Local Government and Finance

Government Lesson Plans: May 31-June 4, 2004

Exams

June 5, 2004: Graduation

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