Monday, September 29, 2014

Chapter 3 lesson 4 Study guide


  • Review notes
  • Review workbook and online textbook
  • Review foldable

  1. What is popular sovereignty?
  2. Describe the types of services that government provides.
  3. Describe the ways the government provides security and keeps order.
  4. Which level of US government holds the highest authority?
  5. What are some features of a totalitarian state?
  6. What is public policy?
  7. How does the government achieve public policy?
  8. Who has power in a Constitutional Monarchy?
  9. Who are dictators?
  10. What is a federal system of government?
  11. Who has the power in an autocracy?
  12. What is a Representative Democracy?
  13. What is the oldest direct democracy?
  14. Describe how representative and direct democracies are alike. How are they different?
  15. How does the government protect consumer rights?
  16. What type of government does the United States have?
  17. What are the three levels of government in the United States?
  18. What do state governments do?
  19. How does absolute monarchy differ from constitutional monarchy?
  20. What do local governments do?

Week of 9.29

Monday B Day:
Finish foldable
Complete study guide
Study for test on chapter 3 lesson 4

Tuesday A Day:
Complete study guide
Study for test on chapter 3 lesson 4

Wednesday B Day:
Test on chapter 3 lesson 4

Thursday A Day:
Test on chapter 3 lesson 4

Friday B Day:
No homework!! Have a great weekend!

Monday, September 22, 2014

Needed Materials

Thank you to all parents who have donated so much already. If you are out and about and see a great deal, we can always use the following in our class.

Heavy duty pencil sharpener
Color pencils
Markers
White printer paper
Color printer paper
Clorox wipes
Pencils

Week of 9/22

Monday:
Test on chapter 3 lesson 1-3
Homework: none

Tuesday:
Test on chapter 3 lesson 1-3
Civics journal check
Homework: 5B and 6B: Extra credit article *see homework sheet*
8B: none

Wednesday:
Homework: Article assignment *see homework sheet*

Thursday:
Homework:
5B and 6B:
1. Complete foldable
2. Start studying for chapter 3 lesson 4 test
8B:
1. Complete foldable
2. Start studying for chapter 3 lesson 4 test

Friday:
Homework:
1. Complete foldable
2. Start studying for chapter 3 lesson 4 test

Saturday, September 20, 2014

Study guide for test


Chapter 3, Lessons 1-3 - Study Guide
·      Study notes & activities completed on Lessons 1-3
·      Practice scenarios by playing Immigration Nation: https://www.icivics.org/games/immigration-nation
·      Understand the history of immigration in the U.S.  (Lesson 1)
1.     What are the 2 ways to become an American citizen?
2.     Why might a refugee come to America?  What would they need to be allowed in?
3.     Label and describe the 3 ways to lose U.S. citizenship.
a.    ____________ :
b.    ____________:
c.     ____________:
4.     What are the 4 responsibilities of American citizens?
5.     What/who must naturalized citizens swear an oath to?
6.     What are the different ways in which a person may be born a U.S. citizen?
7.     Describe the differences between a citizen, a legal alien, and an illegal alien.
a.    Citizen:
b.    Legal Alien:
c.     Illegal Alien:
8.     What is the 14th Amendment?
9.     What is the difference between blue-collar and white-collar workers?
10.  Why is it important for citizens to vote?
11.  What are the 5 requirements to become a naturalized American citizen?
12.  Civics is the study of _________________________.
13.  What is the 19th Amendment?
14.  What are the 5 duties of American citizens?
15.  What is the Indian Citizenship Act?
16.  What was different about the way many Africans came to the United States?
17.  Is every baby born in Florida an American citizen? Why?
18.  How did the concept of citizenship change in 1868?
19.  What is the difference between a resident alien and a nonresident alien? How are they related?
20.  Why is attending school considered a duty?
21.  Is paying taxes a responsibility or duty? Explain
22.  If the military did not have enough volunteers to fight a war against an enemy nation, what would the government have to do?
23.  Why is serving on a jury a civic duty?
24.  What is an immigrant?

Test on Monday and Tuesday

Test on chapter 3 lesson 1-3 is on Monday (A day) and Tuesday (B day). Students received a study guide to help them with their studying. It is still a good idea to reread the lessons either in the workbook or online textbook.

Don't forget the extra credit project is due next week.

Monday, September 1, 2014

Online Textbook

Directions for registering for the online textbook. 

Redemption Code HQ2G-PGN1-1XOO
Book Title Civics, Economics, and Geography - Florida Edition - 2013
Teacher Name Erin Conklin

If you are a new Student follow these steps:
Go to www.connected.mcgraw-hill.com
Select "Create a new account" button.
Enter the Redemption Code shown above and click Register.
Enter your First Name and Last Initial then click Finish.
Write down your Username and Password.
You will not see your username and password again please make

Week of 9/2

Tuesday 9/2 (A Day):
Start reviewing for test. Work on study guide. First test is on Monday 9/8.
Complete items for regions project. Presentations are on Thursday.

Wednesday 9/3 (B Day):
5B and 8B: Start reviewing for test. Work on study guide. First test is on Tuesday 9/9.
Complete items for regions project. Presentations are on Thursday.
6B: Start reviewing your notes for our first test. Test is on Tuesday 9/9.

Thursday 9/4 (A Day):
Study your study guide. Review your notes. Read you workbook. It is not about memorizing but understanding the material.  Don't forget your Civics Journal! I will be grading it on test day!

Friday 9/5 (B Day):
5B, 6B, and 8B: Study your study guide. Review your notes. Read you workbook. It is not about memorizing but understanding the material.  Don't forget your Civics Journal! I will be grading it on test day!