2021-22  Daily Check In

AP Government and Politics

Daily Work Schedule for 4th Quarter 2021-22

Friday May 20 - Optimisim, Citizenship Test (we passed), Quizlet for cash and Emily won with limited support. Assignment: Be optimistic and eat elephants one bite at a time.  Best of luck always and good-bye.

Mon. May 16 - Finished viewing Lincoln. Wrote journal entries and a final summary that reviewed the political process of getting the 13th Amendment through the House of Representatives while conducting and concluding the U.S. Civil War. Assignment: None

Friday May 13  -  No School - Teacher Professional Development Work Day

Wed. May 11 - Silent reading current news events. Partner sharing over the readings. Continued watching Lincoln and his pursuit of the 13th Amendment along with how to successfully end the war.  Great scenes with lobbying, the amendment process, congressional debating. Assignment: Check your missing links on the Daily Work table for the 4th quarter.  Be certain to summarize today's viewing of Lincoln in your viewing journal.

Mon. May 9 - Decoded the four free response questions from the 2022 National AP Exam. Continued watching Lincoln and discussed his struggle to get the 13th Amendment passed  while being offered the possibility of ending the war. Paused at 1 hour 12 minutes. Assignment: Check your missing links on the Daily Work table for the 4th quarter.  Be certain to summarize today's viewing of Lincoln in your viewing journal.

Thurs. May 5 - Began watching Lincoln and the political maneuvering to gain passage of the 13th Amendment while trying to bring the Civil War to an end.  We worked on our first entry into our journals about the film.  Assignment: None.

Tues. May 3 - Brief debriefing about AP Exam experience.  Think Fast Driving Assembly took up the remainder of class.  Assignment: None

Mon. May 2 - NATIONAL AP GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS EXAM

Fri. April 29 - Completed Part Two of the State of Ohio AIR test for American Government. Reviewed Foundational Documents and a few key Supreme Court Cases.  Assignment: Please review the documents and the court cases (Key AP Gov't Court Cases Quizlet)  prior to taking the National Exam on Monday.  Be at school at 7:45 a.m.  The test begins promptly at 8:00 in the Gallery across from the auditorium. Bring two erasable ink pens and a couple of your favorite pencils (sharpened). National Exam Prep Webpage

Wed. April 27 - Completed Part One of the State of Ohio AIR test for American Government. Shared the answers to the practice questions in the Wolfford text. Discussed the three roles of the media.  Mr. Saygers stopped in to discuss the AP Exam testing procedure coming up for Monday May 2 at 8:00 a.m. in the Gallery across from the Auditorium.  You need to purchase or have in your possession two blue or black erasable ink pens for the national exam.   Assignment: Continue to prep for the national exam. Remember you MUST have a charged chrome book next class in order to take the test.  If you have a charge of 80% or more you will receive a 100% for a daily work assignment grade. 

Mon. April 25 - AP Central 2020 Practice Exam #1 (55 multiple choice questions in 80 minutes. Worked on the practice exam at the end of our Wolfford text.  Assignment: Study the Ultimate Amendment Quizlet Stack and your AIR Test Study Guide for American Government.  It would also be wise to take a practice test or two to check your progress.  Remember you MUST have a charged chrome book next class in order to take the test.  If you have a charge of 80% or more you will receive a 100% for a daily work assignment grade. 

Thurs. April 21 - Lengthy walk through on how to answer the free response argumentative essay.  Took a quiz with one free response question from the material in 5.11. Assignment: Spend a minimum of one hour every day between now and May 1 utilizing the materials on the National Exam Prep Webpage. Be disciplined.   You can do it..... even if it is four chunks of 15 minutes to make your hour. Supreme Court Quizlet Stack. Foundational Documents Quizlet Stack #1. Foundational Documents Quizlet Stack #2

Tues. April 19 - Quizlet Latin terms associated with government. Watched the first video of the Cary LaManna videos on how to approach the AP FRQs. Assignment: Watch and take notes on videos 2 through 4 inclusive on the play list. Prepare for a quick 5 question quiz over campaign finance section 5.11 from the textbook.  National Exam Prep Webpage. <--- start spending 30-45 minutes daily using the resources available on this review site.

Thurs. April 7 - Quizlet Terms I-J-K-L and Quizlet Terms M-N-O. Reviewed specifically how interest groups influence American Public Policy, and discussed being able to categorized interest groups. Discussed briefly grass roots, focus groups, campaign fundraising. Assignment: THE NATIONAL AP GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS EXAM IS NOW EXACTLY 25 DAYS FROM TODAY. HERE IS THE LINK TO STUDY GUIDE MATERIALS.  If you prepare, you will have a far better chance for success.

Tues. April 5 - Quizlet Terms F-G-H. Worked on open questions from 5.7 and 5.8. Devoted time to reasons for joining interest groups and being able to classify interest groups.  Assignment: Read and study carefully these notes on interest groups. Read carefully and take notes over sections 5.9 and 5.10. Pay particularly close attention to the LaManna videos and the quizlet terms. (hint hint)

Fri. April 1 - Warmed up with a discussion about the Easter Bunny's relevance to reality. Reviewed Quizlet terms C and a couple of rounds with Quizlet Terms D & E. Open discussion about political parties in power patterns in US History. Built a fine table of U.S. Presidents 1932-2022 along with identifying the parties of each president. Took 5.3-5.5 quiz. Finished up class with Lobbying. Assignment: Read carefully pp. 556-568. Complete the study guide questions, practice the Quizlets for 5.7 and 5.8.

Wed. Mar. 30 - Warmed up with Quizlet Live Terms for the letter C. Lecture-Recitation on Political Parties, Platforms (decks), Planks, Conventions, Linking Institutions. Answered the first two questions listed on the class website onto a Google Document and linked the finished product on the Daily Work Table.  Assignment: Prepare for a quiz over 5.3-5.5 for next class meeting.  Read carefully pp. 543-565. Complete the notes and study guide questions for 5.5 and 5.6.

Mon. Mar. 28 - Warmed up with Quizlet live terms for the letters A & B, Supreme Court Cases, Judicial Branch and Voter Behavior terms. Lecture-Recitation on Voter Behavior. Registered to vote using the Wood County Board of Elections website. Discussed ways of political participation other than voting. Open questions over 5.1 and 5.2. Assignment: Read carefully pp. 524-542. Complete the study guide questions for 5.3 and 5.4.

Thurs. Mar. 24 - Brief discussion on the importance of using key vocabulary and specific examples to support answers. Completed the Unit 4 Test American Ideologies and Political Beliefs. Assignment: Read carefully pp. 491-518. Complete the study guide questions for 5.1 and 5.2.

Tues. Mar. 22 - Open reading of homework. Broke down in detail the difference between fiscal policy and monetary policy. Discussed the role of Chairman Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve. Explained the four fundamental sources of income. Looked at how economic conditions influence elections. Took a quiz over the table on p. 463. Assignment: Prepare for a test on Unit 4 to be taken next class meeting.

Fri. Mar. 18 - Officer Jody paid us a visit to explain safeschoolhelpline.com. Political party's purpose. Five Functions of a Political Party.  Ebola Can Make Bread Rot. Briefly discussed primary elections and how they work. Watched a short video "What Are Political Parties And How Do They Work?". Assignment: Read carefully pp. 456-475. Quiz next class period over this reading assignment.

Wed. Mar. 16 - Open questions on political polling. Examined PollingReport website and examined how polling information is formatted. Assignment: Study carefully Public Opinion Notes. Read carefully pp. 445-455. Answer the "at the end you should know" question for 4.7 and 4.8. Link your work to the Daily Work Table. 

Mon. Mar. 14 - Deep dive into 4.3 and 4.4.  Explained generational divides. Examined specifically what we know about Generation Z.  Built vocabulary as related to the Gen. Z article. Assignment: Complete 4.1-4.4 Check Up using the template provided. Read carefully pp. 424-439. Answer the "at the end you should know" question for 4.5 and 4.6. Also include bulleted notes for each section.  Link your work to the Daily Work Table.

End of 3rd Quarter

Thurs. Mar. 10 - Discussed Daily Work Schedule for 4th Quarter. Discussed note taking techniques and including them on your specific topic guides that are are available on the Course Outline. Explored the Pew Research Center website. Looked at various tables and graphs available at Pew.  Examined attitudes and beliefs of Americans toward government. Examined Political Socialization. Assignment: Read carefully in your Wolfford text pp. 408-418. Answer the "at the end you should know..." question for 4.3 and 4.4 for next class meeting. Prepare a set of bulleted notes for each section and link your work to the Daily Work Table.

Tues. Mar. 8 - Test over Unit 3 Civil Liberties and Civil Rights. Had to reset passwords for each student's AP Classroom account prior to testing.  Assignment: Read carefully in your Wolfford text pp. 393-407. Answer the "at the end you should know..." question for 4.1 and 4.2 for next class meeting. Prepare a set of bulleted notes for each section and link your work to the Daily Work Table.

Fri. Mar. 4 - Discussion on surround yourself with successful people. Podcast cruise. Open questions on 3.12 and 3.13. Brief discussion about Letter from a Birmingham Jail. Assignment: Prepare for a test over Unit 3.  All sections 3.1 through 3.13 are in play on this test.

Wed. Mar. 2 - Open question session over Bakke, Equal Protection, Bussing, Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, plurality/majority/supermajority. One question Quiz over Bakke. Built a quizlet stack with key terms related to Civil Rights. Assignment: Read 3.12 and 3.13.  We will be wrapping up Civil Rights and Civil Liberties with a test tentatively March 8.

Mon. Feb. 28 - Analysis of Gender, race, and ethnic policies over the history of the United States as related to Civil rights policy. Assignment: Be prepared to discuss and answer questions on Equal Protection under the Law (Begins on p. 8 of the document) and Regents of the University of California v. Bakke (1978).

Thurs. Feb. 24 - Spent 95% of the class consuming and discussing the Russian invasion of the Ukraine and specifically the response of the United States.  We watched live, President Biden's announcement of sanctions against Russia.  Assignment: Continue reading in our textbook 3.12. Be prepared to start our next class meeting with your presentation on the Civil Rights Movement.

Tues. Feb. 22 - Worked to understand Lockdown and Evacuation Procedures.  Worked on Roe v. Wade. Examined Women's Rights Movement. Assignment: Prepare your presentations for next class meeting. Read carefully all of 3.11.

Wed. Feb. 16 - Deep dive into 3.9 and analysis of both Griswold v. Connecticut (1965) and Roe v. Wade (1973). Assignment: Study Roe v. Wade (Street Law) and prepare for a 10 question quiz over that document.  Also read carefully 3.10 for next class.

Mon. Feb. 14 - Deep analysis of Gitlow v. New York. Open questions on substantive vs. procedural due process, rights of the accused, and the exclusionary rule. Open questions on 3.8. Vocabulary quiz over 3.6-3.8. Assignment: Know all things related to 3.9.

Thurs. Feb. 10 - Open questions 3.6 - Vocabulary Quizlet work Flashcards and Learn. Lecture recitation on the difference between Civil Liberties and Civil Rights. Assignment: Know everything you can know about Gitlow v. New York (1925). Know all things related to 3.8. Plan on a quiz over 3.6-3.8 vocabulary.

Tues. Feb. 8 - Open questions about First Amendment Freedom of the Press and Second Amendment Right to Bear Arms. In depth examination of Near v. Minnesota (1931), Gag Rules, Prior Restraint, and limitations to freedom of the press. Completed a vocabulary quiz on 3.4 and 3.5. Assignment: Complete all things related to 3.6 and 3.7 for next class meeting. Link your finalized 60 Second Civics work to the Daily Work Table prior to coming to our next class meeting.

Friday February 4 - No School - Ice and Snow

Thursday February 3 - No School - Ice and Snow

Wednesday February 2 - No School - Winter Storm Warning

Tues. Feb. 1 - Silent reading Tinker vs. Des Moines and Schenck v. U.S. Open questions on each case. Discussed the differences and similarities. Completed some check up questions for a daily work grade. Assignment: Carefully complete all aspects of 3.4 for our next class meeting.  If we do not have a class meeting prior to Feb. 8, please complete all aspects of 3.5.

Fri. Jan. 28 - Visit from Mr. Saygers who needs AP test fee paid by Mar. 11.  Mr. Cox offered 10% on the first test or quiz after Mar. 11 if you have your fee paid to the guidance office on or before March 1. Broke down Supreme Court limitations on individual freedom of speech. Assignment: Know Tinker v. Des Moines in fine detail.  Know Schenck v. U.S. in fine detail.  Read and prepare questions from 3.4 for our next class.

Wed. Jan. 26 - Open questions 3.2. Answered the essential question for 3.2 and linked it to the daily work table. Deep dive into Lemon v. Kurtzman (1971) using Whip it Around. Assignment: Complete 3.3 for our next class meeting. There will be a fifteen question quiz over 3.1-3.3 next class meeting.

Mon. Jan. 24 - Open questions on 3.1 - Bill of Rights.  Deep dive into differences between civil liberties and civil rights. Discussed concepts of habeas corpus, ex post facto, and bills of attainder. Discussed Schenck v. U.S. (1919) and Brandenburg v. Ohio (1969). Explored substantive due process and procedural due process.  Assignment: Complete all items for 3.2 for our next class meeting.

Thurs. Jan. 20 - Entertained a few last minute questions about the bureaucracy.  Test over the Bureaucracy (25 multiple choice and two FRQs). Assignment: Complete all items for 3.1

Tues. Jan. 18 - Open questions on 2.15. Read 10 Questions and Answers About America's Big Government. Assignment: Complete Big Government Check Up Questions for a daily work grade. Prepare for a test over 2.12-2.15 for next class meeting.

Monday January 17 - No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observed

Thurs. Jan. 13 - Open Questions on 2.14.  Power of the Purse discussed in detail. Presidential and Congressional ability to guide the Bureaucracy took up a great portion of the class period. Watched a clip of the Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee Hearing with Dr. Anthony Fauci. Assignment: Complete "Policy and the Branches of Government" prior to coming to next class. Anticipate a test over 2.12-2.15 very soon... not next class.... but very soon.

Tues. Jan. 11 - Extensive work on the Bureaucracy: Structure of the Bureaucracy, Independent Regulatory Commissions, Government Corporations, Development of the Civil Service System, Power of the Bureaucracy, Size of the Bureaucracy, reasons for the growth of the bureaucracy. Assignment: Complete "Holding the Bureaucracy Accountable" prior to coming to next class.

Fri. Jan. 7 - Open questions about 2.12. Extensive time spent on Iron Triangles. Rule of Law was discussed along with the term "discretion". Looked at the spoils system and patronage. Analyzed and discussed the Diagram of U.S. Government. Took 15 minutes to work on a FRQ. Assignment: Continue to consume the two minute podcasts on the bureaucracy. Begin reading carefully in Wolfford about Discretionary and Rule Making Authority.

Wed. Jan. 5 - New seats were assigned for the second semester. Reviewed fundamental concepts from first semester.....  everything from colonial governments through the judicial branch. Reviewed the diagram of U.S. Government. Began work on the bureaucracy. Assignment: Read Wolfford 218-227 carefully. Watch the 2.12 video summary. Begin building a fundamental understanding of the bureaucracy by consuming these short two minute podcasts. You may have to scroll down a bit to find the bureaucracy table.

End of First Semester

End of 2nd Quarter

Winter Break December 18-January 3

Fri. Dec. 17 - Broke down the free response question on the Judicial Branch test. Worked on the Giving List for a graded assignment. Assignment: None other than to come back well rested and ready to dig in on the bureaucracy.

Wed. Dec. 15 - Open questions for about ten minutes. Test over Judicial Branch 2.8-2.11. Assignment: None.

Mon. Dec. 13 - Open discussion on Judicial Independence, Judicial Activism, Judicial Restraint, Antonin Scalia, Steven Breyer, Anthony Kennedy, Sandra Day O'Connor, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Watched a small segment of the John Roberts confirmation hearing. Finished Supreme Court Website presentations from Zach Chiarelott, Eric Wingate, Brayden Tingley, Brady McManus, and Austin Frankforther. Assignment: Prepare for a test over the Judicial Branch sections 2.8-2.11 in Wolfford. It would be wise to review all of the LaManna videos associated with 2.8-2.11.

Thurs. Dec. 9 - Open question period over any topic related to the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Extensive discussion about Circuit and District Courts.  Examined Korematsu v. U.S. and several other Court Cases. Listened to presentations from Ana Flores, Emily Claypool, Zack Royal, and Ashton Steele on the Supreme Court Website. Assignment: Add links that you used or will be using during your presentation to this document. Listen and complete the questions associated with this video Conversation on Judicial Independence.  Begin preparing for a test on the Judicial Branch that is currently scheduled for Wednesday December 15.

Tues. Dec. 7 - Discussed a variety of power scenarios. Learned about interstate highway signs for exits, discussed the characteristics of a good driver. Worked in small groups to answer key questions from 2.10. Assignment: Explore the U.S. Supreme Court Website.  Come to class with two pages from the site other than the "front" page to share as a "show and tell" type experience.  You will be required to present at least one of your pages for at least a total of 3-4 minutes (timed).

Fri. Dec. 3 - Completed A Conversation with Chief Justice John Roberts. Conducted an open question session on 2.9.  Extensive examination of the charts and tables in 2.9.  Assignment: Begin reading 2.10. Please bring at least two original questions based on the information available in 2.10 to our next class meeting.

Wed. Dec. 1- Open question period. Completed a Presidential Powers, Roles and Support Staff check up. Studied key vocabulary terms from 2.9. Began working on A Conversation with Chief Justice John Roberts. We paused at 16:36. Assignment: Study very carefully 2.9 in Wolfford.  We will complete the Justice Roberts Conversation video next class meeting.

Mon. Nov. 29 - Reviewed Constitutional Presidential Powers, Presidential Roles, and Presidential Support Staff. Completed four study techniques with Quizlet 2.8. Began analyzing 2.9 - Legitimacy of the Courts. Assignment: Complete watching the  2.9 video with Carey LaManna.  Take a decent set of notes. Be prepared to answer a few questions about the items listed above regarding the President.

November 24-28 - Thanksgiving Break

Mon. Nov. 22 - Reviewed Article 3 sections 2 and 3. Read 2.8 in Wolfford. Watched Hip Hughes's interpretation of Federalist 78. Worked a brief amount of time on Federalist 78 Quizlet.  Assignment: None other than to enjoy your time with your family and friends.  Please consider thinking as to why you should be thankful.

Friday November 19th class was cancelled due to a power outage.

Wed. Nov. 17 - Extensive examination of Article III of the U.S. Constitution and Federal Courts in general. Learned about "Court of Last Resort, stare decisis, original jurisdiction, and judicial independence.  Learned the fundamentals of the Supreme Court and various buildings associated with the three branches of government that are located in Washington, D.C.  Assignment: Break down and rewrite the last two sentences of Article 3 Section 2 in your own words. Continue to read very carefully 2.8.  Bring any questions you may have to our next class meeting.

Mon. Nov. 15 - Open questions over anything related to the executive branch, 2.4-2.7. Test.  Assignment: Read very carefully 2.8. Be prepared to discuss the concept of the necessity of an independent judiciary. Utilize this site to help you prepare.

Thurs. Nov. 11 - Veterans Day - Daily Line Up. Assignment: Prepare for a test over 2.4-2.7 next class meeting.

Tues. Nov. 9 - Worked through the Roles of the President.  Examined how Presidential Power has expanded over time. Read and analyzed Federalist #70. Quizzed over Federalist #70. Examined specific examples of presidents expanding power and the reaction of the public as a result.  Assignment: Prepare 2.7 for next class period. Realistically looking at a test over 2.4-2.7 for Monday November 15.

Fri. Nov. 5 - Broke down the "Think As A Political Scientist" assignment. Analyzed roles of the president, compensation, requirements, terms, 22nd Amendment, and briefly the 25th Amendment. Assignment: Complete the Reflect on the Essential Question: Topic 2.6. Complete the table using the actions taken by Andrew Jackson, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, and Lyndon Johnson.

Wed. Nov. 3 - Deep analysis of Wood County voting procedure (Wood County Board of Elections) and results from the Nov. 2, 2021 election. Topics included millage rates, renewal vs. replacement levies, incumbents, voting districts, precincts, wards,  property tax rates, and majority, minority, plurality, partisan vs. nonpartisan elections. Assignment: Complete "Think As A Political Scientist" on p. 163.  Answer the four questions on a Google Document and share your work with Mr. Cox only via the Daily Work Table.

Fri. Oct. 29 - Vocabulary Quiz 2.4-2.5 . Reading in 2.4.  Check Up questions in 2.4.  Reading in 2.5.  Check Up questions 2.5.  Assignment: Read carefully Federalist 70.  Read carefully 2.6.  Be prepared to answer questions over this reading.

Wed. October 27 - Reminded everyone of the national AP Government and Politics exam date. Open questions about vocabulary from 2.4 and 2.5. Extensive discussion about the executive branch's role in foreign affairs. Explained ambassadors and envoys. Open questions about readings in 2.4 and 2.5 from Wolfford. Examined the scope of the executive branch. Assignment: Prepare for a quiz over 2.4 and 2.5. Know the vocabulary.

Mon. October 25 -  Reviewed Free Response Questions from the 2.1-2.3 Test. Read overview of the executive branch. Constitution Article II read. Built Round Robins.  Assignment: Read carefully 2.4 and 2.5.  Create a six question round robin with three questions from 2.4 and 2.5. It would be very wise to study the vocabulary that goes with each.  2.4 Quizlet and 2.5 Quizlet.

Parent Teacher Conferences - Oct. 20-21

No School - Oct. 22

Tues. October 19 - Open questions over anything 2.3.  Questions were brought up about Shaw v. Reno and how it was different from Baker v. Carr. Discussed gerrymandering. Watched brief video: Gerrymandering Explained. Took first test of the second grading period over 2.1-2.3. Assignment: Begin working on 2.4.

Fri. October 15 - Current Events reading and sharing exercise. Examined similarities and differences between the chambers of Congress. Examined How a Bill Becomes a Law. Assignment: Prepare for a test over 2.1-2.3 for next class meeting.

End of the 1st Quarter

Wed. October 13 - Open questions on 2.2 and 2.3. Many questions about leadership of each chamber. Learned about de facto vs. de jure. Examined federal courts and the concepts of original and appellate jurisdictions. Took a deep dive into Baker v. Carr 1962. Assignment: Finish reading about the decision in Baker v. Carr. Complete the Baker v. Carr Quiz and the 117th Congress Quiz prior to 3 p.m. on Thursday Oct. 14. 

Mon. October 11 - Round Robin Quiz over previously assigned readings. Read Membership of the 117th Congress Profile. Assignment: Read carefully 2.2 and 2.3 in Wolfford.

Thurs. October 7 - Open question session on Article I sections 1-4 and Wolfford 2.1. Quiz over Art. 1.1-1.4. Assignment: Read carefully the opening section on the 117th Congress, History of the House, and Institution of the Senate. You will be quizzed over these readings next class. It may be to your advantage to begin reading 2.2 in Wolfford.

Tuesday October 5 - Passed out photos, played with the wheel, watched Lamanna, analyzed carefully Article 1 sections 1-4. Assignment: 2.1 in Wolfford and prepare for a quiz on Article 1 sections 1-4.

Friday October 1 - Approximately 50% of the class absent. First portion of class was spent reading articles from College Prep Tools.  Second portion of class was spent reading and discussing current events articles related to U.S. Politics from the Associated Press Website.  Assignment: None.  Enjoy Homecoming Weekend and remember to be mindful to the safety of yourself as well as others.

Wednesday September 29 - Open question period over 1.7-1.9. Test over 1.7-1.9. Assignment: None.

Monday September 27 - Reviewed 1.7 and examined notes for 1.8. Quizlet 1.8 pretest and learn. Video Clip 1.8. Assignment: 1.9 Federalism in Action Video. Prepare for a test over 1.7-1.9 to be given next class meeting.

Thursday September 23 - Open question session on 1.7. Analyzed U.S. v. Lopez (1995). Discussed the role of the Federal Judiciary and it's relationship with the executive branch and legislative branch. Discussed briefly judicial judicial originalism and judicial activism. Talked about Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Board of Education, Roe v. Wade. Learned about majority decisions and 5-4 decisions. Examined the commerce clause and how it holds great power for the central government. Assignment: Quizlet 1.7 - Flashcards, Learn, Match, and Gravity must be completed before 11:59 p.m. Friday September 24.

Tuesday September 21 - Intensive reading of U.S. Constitution Article IV. Covered the concepts of extradition, full faith and credit, privileges and immunities in great detail. Watched the LaManna video to the 5:33 mark. Assignment: Finish the LaManna video. Study the quizlet stack for 1.7. Prepare 1.8 for next class meeting.

Friday September 17 - Open question period.  Test over 1.4 - 1.6.  Assignment: Prepare 1.7 for next class meeting.

Wednesday September 15 - Daily Line Up.  Assignment: Prepare for test over 1.4 through 1.6 that will take place next class meeting.

Monday September 13 - In-depth analysis of the ratification process (1.5)  of the Constitution with emphasis on negotiation and compromise.  Analyzed the four compromises and the positions of each side. Assignment: Prepare 1.6 for our next class meeting.  We will be testing 1.4, 1.5, and 1.6 on Friday.

Thursday September 9 - Brief discussion about chronology of events in the establishment of the U.S. Small group work over the achievements / weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. FRQ on Strengths and Weaknesses of the Articles. Quizlet work 1.4 Assignment: Prepare 1.5 for next class meeting.

Tuesday September 7 - Open questions followed by a test over 1.1-1.3.  Assignment: Prepare for 1.4 next class meeting.

Thursday September 2 - Open questions over Federalist 10 and Brutus #1. Deep reviews over 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3.  Assignment: Test over 1.1-1.3.  Read 1.4 carefully.

Tuesday August 31 - 7 survey, Federalist #10 and Brutus #1 deep analysis. Assignment: Using  Brutus #1 Reading Guide and Federalist #10 Reading Guide, create a Google Doc that mirrors the questions in the right column.  Answer the questions on your Google Doc. Share your document with only Mr. Cox and link it on the class daily work table. Begin reading 1.4 in Wolfford.

Friday August 27 - NPR Current Events, Quizlet Vocabulary 7-7-7, Quizlet Live.  Open question period 1.3.  Began working on 1.3 multiple choice questions.  Assignment: Read carefully Federalist #10. You may find this video helpful in understanding the main points of Federalist #10. Be prepared to answer questions about Federalist #10.

Wednesday August 25 - Open question period. Questions about pluralism, democratic theory, basics of democracy, special interest groups, political parties.  Assignment: Read carefully 1.3 and prepare for a vocabulary quiz over 1.1-1.3.

Monday August 23 - NPR Current News podcast. Open question period. Examined rule of law/mobacracy. Natural law vs. Social Contract.  Direct vs. Indirect Democracy. Political Continuum. AP Government & Politics Course and Exam Description.  Signed into AP Classroom. Assignment: Read carefully 1.2 and prepare questions for our next class meeting to help you understand.

Friday August 20 - Opening day documents and orientation. Learned the definition of politics and the definition of power. Assignment: Complete the Opening Day Information.  Begin working on 1.1 in the Wolfford text.  Be certain to bring a charged chomebook or comparable device to our next class meeting.

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