Sidney Public Schools

2023-2024 APPLIED GOVERNMENT (THIRD QUARTER)

Class Info & Important Websites

* Course Syllabus: Syllabus 2023.docx

* Civics Montana: https://civics.sosmt.gov/  
* Montana Voter Registration: https://sosmt.gov/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=766&wpfd_file_id=47309&token=acb38cbb998e43108cfd572bc458c4ff&preview=1
* Montana Secretary of State Election and Voter Services Website:  https://sosmt.gov/elections/   
* iCivics:  https://icivics.org/

* Annenberg Classroom: https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/ 

* Stossel in the Classroom: https://stosselintheclassroom.org/video-library/ 

* Think the Vote: https://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/ttv

* Real Clear Politics: https://www.realclearpolitics.com/

* 270 To Win: https://www.270towin.com/
* FiveThirtyEight (538): https://fivethirtyeight.com/
* Oyez: https://www.oyez.org/

* The Babylon Bee: https://babylonbee.com/

* The Onion: https://www.theonion.com/ 

* CNN 10:  https://www.cnn.com/cnn10
* Politico Cartoons: https://www.politico.com/news/matt-wuerker

* Saturday Night Live (SNL):  https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live
* Human Progress (CATO): https://www.humanprogress.org/ 


Day 1: Tuesday, January 2nd 2024-2nd Semester/Third Quarter Begins
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion  
   + ABC's "This Week 'Powerhouse Roundtable'": https://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Mayor Norby?
* iCivics Game and War Powers Worksheet
   + Play icivigs.org game "Branches of Power" https://www.icivics.org/games/branches-power
       - Print the Certificate of Completion
       - Summary of Game and What was Learned     
   + War Powers Worksheet: The Decision to Go to War.pdf
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* iCivics Game and War Powers Worksheet





Day 2: Wednesday, January 3rd 2024
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion  
   + Fox New "Media Buzz": https://www.foxnews.com/shows/media-buzz
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + iCivics Game and War Powers Worksheet DUE
       - War Powers Act: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_Powers_Resolution
* Chapter 14 "The Presidency" Notes in Outline Form
   + Chapter Notes
       - The Presidency Key Objectives and Takeaways (pg. 325)
       - Then/Now (pgs. 325-326)
       - 14-1 Presidents and Prime Ministers (pgs. 326-329) 
   + Reflection
      - List AND Discuss in 2-3 Sentences EACH the 3 most important ideas, terms, or concepts from the notes you took
      - What question(s) do you have for the class about the notes? Explain why you would have asked that question and/or what you would have wanted/expected to hear/learn.
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Notes Assignment

Day 3: Thursday, January 4th 2024
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion  
   + CNN "Fareed Zakaria GPS 'Fareed's Take'": https://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2023/12/17/fareeds-take-turmoil-in-the-middle-east-gps-vpx.cnn
   + Fox News Cartoons: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/cartoons-slideshow#74bcca06-9ac4-5d14-8d95-93ad5bd268ec
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Chapter Notes Assignment Disucssion/Notes DUE  

* Video Notes/Responses
   + "Mandate: The President and the People" (34:11 Minutes) Annenberg Video: https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/mandate-the-president-and-the-people/
    1-5. Notes
       6. Discuss the role Washington played in the establishment of the president and the power of its office?   
       7. Which president was the first to use the veto for political purposes? For what purposes did prior presidents exercise the veto power? Explain.
       8. Describe the broad use of powers Lincoln exercised during the Civil War and explain the basis for Lincoln's extraordinary presidential powers. 
       9. If you were asked to define a mandate after watching the video, how would you define it and what example would you use to emphasize your definition?
      10. Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)     
      11. Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)    
      12. How does this video compare and contrast with the podcast on presidential power? 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Notes/Responses   

Day 4: Friday, January 5th 2024
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion  
   + The Babylon Bee: https://babylonbee.com/  
   + Politico Cartoons:  https://www.politico.com/news/matt-wuerker
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Video Notes/Responses DUE    
* Chapter Notes in Outline Form 
   + Chapter Notes  
      - 14-2 The Powers of the President (pgs. 329-337) 
      - How Things Work (pg. 331)
      - Constitution Connections (pg. 332)  
   + Reflection
      - Compare and Contrast the Video with the Chapter Notes
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Notes Assignment




NO Civic Extension Video




Day 5: Monday, January 8th 2024
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion  
   + ABC's "This Week 'Powerhouse Roundtable'": https://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Presidential Powers Worksheet and Chapter Notes DUE   
* iCivics Game and Presidential Powers Worksheet

   + iCivics Game "Executive Command": https://www.icivics.org/games/executive-command    
       - Print the Certificate of Completion     
       - Summary of Game and What was Learned 
   + Presidential Powers Worksheet: Does the Constitution Limit Presidential Powers Worksheet.pdf
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* iCivics Game and Presidential Powers Worksheet  




Day 6: Tuesday, January 9th 2024
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion  
   + ABC's "This Week 'Powerhouse Roundtable'": https://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek
   + JibJab "Time for some Campaigning" (2:30 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adc3MSS5Ydc 
   + Obama Girl "I Got a Crush on Obama" (3:19):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKsoXHYICqU
   + 270 To Win: https://www.270towin.com/
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + iCivics Game and Presidential Powers Worksheet DUE
* Iowa Caucus Project
   + Selecting Candidates PowerPoint: Selecting Candidates PowerPoint
   + Caucus Clip:
       - Iowa Caucus Video (4 Minutes): How The Iowa Democratic Caucus Works, Featuring Legos 
       - USA Today Video "Difference between Caucus and Primary Explained" (1:17 Minutes): https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/justthefaqs/2019/10/08/caucus-primary-election-republican-democrat/3910990002/
        - Primaries and Caucus Explained Clip (5:19 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_95I_1rZiIs 
   + UpFront "Primary Matters" (pgs. 6-7) 

   + CNN Town Halls (If You Can't Find a CNN Town Hall, use any Town Hall from the Last Month)
       - Nikki Haley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yv_crB4jV00
       - Ron DeSantis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGxQfgck3IQ
       - Donald Trump: 
       - Vivek Ramaswamy: 
   + Presidential Debates 
       - First Presidential Debate (1:02:16 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFIBpVMoxWs
       - Second Presidential Debate (2 hrs): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XPlXnvgeyU
       - Third Presidential Debate (1:48:52) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5ubJZjV8LQ

       - Fourth Presidential Debate (1:42:02): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PpIwZNlBAE
   + Candidates Websites
   + Political Websites 

       - Real Clear Politics: https://www.realclearpolitics.com/

       - 270 To Win: https://www.270towin.com/
       - FiveThirtyEight (538): https://fivethirtyeight.com/

       - Politico Cartoons: https://www.politico.com/

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Iowa Caucus Project Prep 




Day 7: Wednesday, January 10th 2024
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion  
   + SNL Republican Presidential Debate Cold Open (6:44 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1IPShHV85Q
   + JibJab "This Land" (2:30 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8Q-sRdV7SY 
   + Real Clear Politics: https://www.realclearpolitics.com/
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Talk to Parents about Candidates 
* Iowa Caucus Project Prep 
   + Background and Rubric: Mock Iowa Caucus.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Iowa Caucus Project Prep 




Day 8: Thursday, January 11th 2024
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion  
   + SNL Presidential Debate: https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live
   + JibJab "Second Term" (2:11 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hE8V22unwRo
   + FiveThirtyEight (538): https://fivethirtyeight.com/
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Invite Parents to Caucus 
* Iowa Caucus Project Prep 
   + Background and Rubric: Mock Iowa Caucus.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Iowa Caucus Project Prep 




Civic Extension Video: "Mitt" Friday, January 12th @ 10:15       




Day 9: Monday, January 15th 2024-Iowa Caucus 
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion  
   + N/A Iowa Caucus Simulation
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Have the Butcher Paper with your Candidates' Name posted in Commons Area BEFORE Class  
* Iowa Caucus Simulation
   + Self Evaluation: Mock Iowa Caucus.docx 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Iowa Caucus Simulation Self Evaluation 




Day 10: Tuesday, January 16th 2024
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion  
   + Ben Shapiro Show "Trump WRECKS the Field in Iowa": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6Bhp2jBqWQ 
   + Howard Dean Scream: 2004: The scream that doomed Howard Dean 

* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Review Iow Caucus Results/Delegate Count: Real Clear Politics: https://www.realclearpolitics.com/

   + Nomination Race PowerPoint: Nomination race PowerPoint 
* Simulation Review/Roundtable Discussion
   + Iowa Caucus Simulation Self Evaluation: Mock Iowa Caucus.docx  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Iowa Caucus Simulation Self Evaluation 




Day 11: Wednesday, January 17th 2024
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion  
   + JibJab "Second Term" (1:41 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0OXJneDQ1s

* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Iowa Caucus Simulation Self Evaluation DUE  
* Chapter 10 "Elections and Campaigns" Notes in Outline Form
   + Chapter Notes
       - Key Objectives and Takeaways (pg. 211)
       - Then/Now 7 Here and Abroad (pgs. 212-213)
       - 10-1 Presidential Elections: Winning the Nomination (pgs. 213-215) 
   + Reflection
      - List AND Discuss in 2-3 Sentences EACH the 3 most important ideas, terms, or concepts from the notes you took
      - What question(s) do you have for the class about the notes? Explain why you would have asked that question and/or what you would have wanted/expected to hear/learn.
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Notes Assignment




Day 12: Thursday, January 18th 2024

* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion  
   + Living Room Candidate.org Campaign Ads: http://www.livingroomcandidate.org/
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Chapter Notes Assignment DUE

* John Stossel: Winning the Presidency Video (41:07 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSilCzj5luE
   1-5. Video Notes
      6. Discuss the Role of the Campaign Manager According to the Video. Use specific examples from the video to reinforce your answer. 
      7. Define Microtargeting. How did the Video say Microtargeting was used in Campaigns? Use examples in your Response
      8. Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response and in 2+ Sentences)   
      9. Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response and in 2+ Sentences)  
    10. Compare/Contrast the video with your chapter notes. 
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Chapter Notes in Outline Form 
   + 10-3 How Do Voters Learn About Candidates (pgs. 215-219) 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Winning the Presidency Video Notes/Responses




Civic Extension Video: "Primary Colors" Friday, January 19th @ 10:15 
   + Permission Slip: Primary Colors-All Classes.docx
   + IMDb Parental Guide: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119942/parentalguide




Day 13: Monday, January 22nd 2024

* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion  
   + ABC's "This Week 'Powerhouse Roundtable": https://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek
   + Smirking Plaid Shirt Guy 1:21 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4pcZdJcpbs 

   + Business Insider How States Voted in the Electoral College: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEkhW8m7rdo 
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Winning the Presidency Video Notes/Responses DUE
   + Living Room Candidate.org Campaign Ads: http://www.livingroomcandidate.org/
* Electoral College Worksheet and Video Notes/Responses
  + Electoral College/Running for President Worksheet (Complete on a Separate Sheet of Paper): Electoral College Worksheet.pdf
       - Do NOT use the Map on the Worksheet
       - Use the Following Website to Complete the Worksheet-270 To Win: https://www.270towin.com/
   + Vox News "How Michigan Explains American Politics" (18:06 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXYRJJIn_wI
      - Video Notes
      - Include a quote or anecdote from the video that you found insightful and explain why you chose it.     
      - Summarize the video and explain what you might tell a friend to help them understand the 2024 election
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Electoral College Worksheet and Video Notes/Responses




Day 14: Tuesday, January 23rd 2024

* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion  
   + Real Time with Bill Maher 

   + SNL Bill Clinton at McDonalds (5:53 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYt0khR_ej0
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Electoral College Worksheet and Video Notes/Responses DUE

* Campaigning
   + Young Sheldon S2E19 "A Pol. Campaign & a Candyland Cheater" 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Campaigning Discussion

Day 15: Wednesday, January 24th 2024
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion  
   + NH Primary Results
   + SNL Bill Clinton Town Hall(4:39 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzcmou0ABHA
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Chapter Notes Assignment DUE
* Campaigning for President Assignment
  + Play icivigs.org game "Win the White House" iCivics.org Game to Completion (30+ Minutes): https://www.icivics.org/games/win-white-house
      - Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot)
   + Chapter Notes (On Back of Certificate)  
      - How Things Work: The 2016 Election (pg. 220)
      - Peek at Figure 10.3 (pg.221)
   + Reflection
      - Compare and Contrast the Chapter Notes with the iCivics game and the two recent Videos watched in class 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Campaigning for President Assignment




Day 16: Thursday, January 25th 2022
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion  
   + Real Time with Bill Maher "New Rules": 
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + iCivics win the White House Game Participation DUE 
* Project Overview and Prep (As You Read the Article(s)/Listen to the Podcast(s)-Think About Stakeholders Mentioned/You Can Represent)
   + Simulation Procedures and Rubric: 28th Amendment Replacing the Electoral College Legislative Hearing.docx
   +"The Electoral College: How It Got That Way and Why We Are Stuck With it" Article: The Electoral College-How It Got That Way and Why We Are Stuck With It.pdf
   + Chapter 14: The Presidency; "The Electoral College" Textbook Notes from pgs. 335-336 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Article Annotation and Project Prep




NO Civic Extension Video

Day 17: Monday, January 29th 2024
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion  
   + ABC's "This Week 'Powerhouse Roundtable'": https://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Sign Up After School For Role
       - Senators
       - Proponents
         + Sponsor
       - Opponents         
* Leg Simulation Prep: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hjres14/BILLS-117hjres14ih.pdf
   + H.J. Res. 14: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the electoral college and to provide for the direct election of the President and the Vice President of the United States. 
   + Simulation Procedures and Rubric: 28th Amendment Replacing the Electoral College Legislative Hearing.docx
* Electoral College Notes/Lecture
   + History and Evolution
       - Original System (Article II)
       - Jefferson, Invention of Parties, the election of 1800, and the Twelfth Amendment 
       - Later Amendments: 20th, 23th, 24th, and 25th 
       - States in charge of Elections: Names on Ballots and Distribution of Electors (Winner-take-All-District Approach) 

         + Fox News Clip on the case background: Supreme Court to decide if Electoral College voters must vote for winner of state 

   + Getting Elected
        - State-by-State Approach (national presidential polls don’t matter)     
           + Cuba Policy     
        - double down on base or fight for the middle (Wedge Issues and the culture wars)  
        - Advantages: Small State Power, Win Alamaba in between

        - Disadvantages: Swing State Focus, Swing voter Focus 
        - Soccer Moms & Security Moms v. NASCAR Dads and Sex in the City (suburban women and the culture war debate)

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK

* Leg Simulation Prep    

Day 18: Tuesday, January 30th 2024
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion  
   + HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher"
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Role Announcement

* Resources 

   + CloseUp Packet: Electoral College CloseUp Packet.pdf
      - Links from Packet "Who are the Electors?"
   + NCC Scholar Exchange VIRTUAL TOWN HALL: How to Fix Presidential Elections in 2020 and Beyond: https://constitutioncenter.org/news-debate/americas-town-hall-programs/virtual-town-hall-how-to-fix-presidential-elections-in-2020-and-beyond
   + Electoral College Articles
      - Electoral Maps: https://brilliantmaps.com/2016-election-map-population/  

      - Washington Examiner Article: The Electoral College-Should it be Abolished..pdf

      - Imprimus Article: The Danger of the Attacks on the Electoral College

   + Electoral College Videos        
      - Prager U Clip: Do You Understand the Electoral College?

      - Does Your Vote Count TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9H3gvnN468&t=262s

      - Fareed Zakaria GPS Clip: https://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2020/02/09/exp-gps-0209-fareeds-take.cnn

      - How the States Voted in Every Pres. Election: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEkhW8m7rdo

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK

* Leg Simulation Prep    

Day 19: Wednesday, January 31st 2024
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion  
   +
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   +

* Resources 

   + CloseUp Packet: Electoral College CloseUp Packet.pdf
      - Links from Packet "Who are the Electors?"
   + NCC Scholar Exchange VIRTUAL TOWN HALL: How to Fix Presidential Elections in 2020 and Beyond: https://constitutioncenter.org/news-debate/americas-town-hall-programs/virtual-town-hall-how-to-fix-presidential-elections-in-2020-and-beyond
   + Electoral College Articles
      - Electoral Maps: https://brilliantmaps.com/2016-election-map-population/  

      - Washington Examiner Article: The Electoral College-Should it be Abolished..pdf

      - Imprimus Article: The Danger of the Attacks on the Electoral College

   + Electoral College Videos        
      - Prager U Clip: Do You Understand the Electoral College?

      - Does Your Vote Count TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9H3gvnN468&t=262s

      - Fareed Zakaria GPS Clip: https://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2020/02/09/exp-gps-0209-fareeds-take.cnn

      - How the States Voted in Every Pres. Election: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEkhW8m7rdo

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK

* Leg Simulation Prep    

Day 20: Thursday, February 1st 2024
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion  
   +
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   +

* Resources 

   + CloseUp Packet: Electoral College CloseUp Packet.pdf
      - Links from Packet "Who are the Electors?"
   + NCC Scholar Exchange VIRTUAL TOWN HALL: How to Fix Presidential Elections in 2020 and Beyond: https://constitutioncenter.org/news-debate/americas-town-hall-programs/virtual-town-hall-how-to-fix-presidential-elections-in-2020-and-beyond
   + Electoral College Articles
      - Electoral Maps: https://brilliantmaps.com/2016-election-map-population/  

      - Washington Examiner Article: The Electoral College-Should it be Abolished..pdf

      - Imprimus Article: The Danger of the Attacks on the Electoral College

   + Electoral College Videos        
      - Prager U Clip: Do You Understand the Electoral College?

      - Does Your Vote Count TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9H3gvnN468&t=262s

      - Fareed Zakaria GPS Clip: https://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2020/02/09/exp-gps-0209-fareeds-take.cnn

      - How the States Voted in Every Pres. Election: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEkhW8m7rdo

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK

* Leg Simulation Prep    

Civic Extension Video: "Game Change" Friday, February 2nd @ 10:15  




Day 21: Monday, February 5th 2024

* Leg Simulation in High School Commons Area

 + Simulation Self-Evaluation Rubric: 28th Amendment Replacing the Electoral College Legislative Hearing.docx

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK 

* Simulation Self-Evaluation Reflection #1-7




Day 22: Tuesday, February 6th 2024
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion  
   + Real Time With Bill Maher
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Simulation Discussion: Times Spoken, Amount of Questions Asked, General Feedback
* Simulation Roundtable
   + Popular Vote Simulation Self-Evaluation: 28th Amendment Replacing the Electoral College Legislative Hearing.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK 
* Popular Vote Simulation Self-Evaluation




Day 23: Wednesday, February 7th 2024-Pep Assembly Schedule 
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion  
   + Real Time With Bill Maher
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Popular Vote Simulation Self-Evaluation DUE
   + Next Project/Simulation: Moot Court-Wednesday, February 28th 
* YLI E-Congress Overview: http://youthleadership.net/
   + Login Info
       - Username: First Name Initial and Last Name (i.e. CHoller, CMcNally) EXCEPT JackyGonzalez
       - Password: 59270
   + Bill Development (Individual, Partnew Group of 3): DUE SUNDAY 
       - Must be FEDERAL 
           + Ban of TikTok ("national" security threat) or DACA/DREAMers
           + States as laboratories of innovation (Oregon drug law or Fla. Bill to Limit those 16 and under to be on social media Nationalized/concurrent jurisdiction) 

           + Think issues and then think of solutions i.e. Boys Getting Left Behind
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK 
* YLI Bill




Day 24: Thursday, February 8th 2024
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion  
   + Real Time With Bill Maher "New Rules"
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Popular Vote Simulation Sticker Awards/Evaluations Review
* YLI E-Congress: http://youthleadership.net/
   + Bill Development (Individual, Partnew Group of 3): DUE SUNDAY 
       - Must be FEDERAL 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK 
* YLI Bill




Civic Extension Video: "Barbie" Friday, February 9th @ 10:15

Day 25: Monday, February 12th 2024
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion  
   + ABC's "This Week 'Powerhouse Roundtable": https://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek 
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + YLI Bill DUE
* Presidential Legislative Programs Assignment
   + Chapter Notes 14-4 "The President's Program" (pgs. 353-356 ON BACK OF PACKET) 
       - Discuss 2-3 ideas or concepts learned or that reinforce course material. Explain in 2-3 sentences.  
   + Expanding Presidential Powers: Expanding Presidential Powers Worksheet.pdf
       - Annotate (Read, Highlight or Underline, and comment and Emoji) and answer questions #1-5
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Presidential Legislative Programs Assignment




Day 26: Tuesday, February 13th 2024
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion  
   +
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Presidential Legislative Programs Assignment DUE
* "The Great Society" Assignment 
   + "HISTORY This Week: Declaring War on Poverty" Podcast (33 Minutes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/history-this-week/id1493453604?i=1000546819826
      1-4. Podcast
         5. Summarize the Podcast and the Podcaster's Thesis.

         6. Compare the Podcast with yesterday's Assignment.
         7. Contrast the Podcast with yesterday's Assignment.
         8. List and discuss an idea or concept learned through the podcast.

     9-10. Research how Republican's view the legacy of "the Great Society." What do they think the legacy of the program is and how it is seen in the modern society. How do these views reflect the Republican Party's platform and general view on government?
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* "The Great Society" Assignment 




Day 27: Wednesday, February 14th 2024
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion  
   +
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + "The Great Society" Assignment DUE

* Chapter 14 "The Presidency" Notes in Outline Form
   + Chapter Notes
       - 14-4 Presidential Character, Organization, and Policymaking" (pgs. 346-353) 

       - "How Things Work: The Myth and Reality of the White House Office" (pg. 349)
       - "How Powerful is the President Today?" (pgs. 359-360)
   + Reflection
      - List AND Discuss in 2-3 Sentences EACH the 3 most important ideas, terms, or concepts from the notes you took
      - What question(s) do you have for the class about the notes? Explain why you would have asked that question and/or what you would have wanted/expected to hear/learn.
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Notes Assignment

Day 28: Thursday, February 15th 2024
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion  
   +
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Chapter Notes Assignment DUE

   + YLI Bill Hardcopys DUE/Distrubuted to Each Member of Class DUE MONDAY
* Freakonomics Radio Podcast "Does the President Matter as Much as You Think" (53:12 Minutes) Notes/Responses : https://freakonomics.com/podcast/does-the-president-matter-as-much-as-you-think-ep-404/ 

   1-6. Notes
      7. Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)         
      8. Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)  
      9. List and discuss the most important idea or principle learned through this video/podcast
     10. Did any of the ratings surprise you? Explain
     11. Podcast Summary
     12. How have your opinions of presidential power changed or become more nuanced?  Explain  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* "Does the President Matter as Much as You Think" Podcast Notes/Responses  




Civic Extension Video: "The American President" Friday, February 16th @ 10:15  




Day 29: Monday, February 19th 2024-President's Day
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion  
   + ABC's "This Week 'Powerhouse Roundtable": https://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek 
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order 
   + "Does the President Matter as Much as You Think" Podcast Notes/Responses DUE   

   + YLI Bill Hardcopys DUE/Distrubuted to Each Member of Class
       -Read, Highlight or Underline, and Indicate Preference
* President's Day Celebration
   + "Ellen: 5-year-old presidential expert" (6:54 Minutes):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFismjYRcRM   
   + 44 Facts About United States Presidents That Will Blow Your Mind: https://www.buzzfeed.com/erinlarosa/presidents-youll-never-look-at-the-same-way-again
   + The Presidents Handout
   + 14-5 Presidential Transition (pgs. 356-358) 
   + Trivia
* The Presidents Handout: The Presidents Handout.pdf
   + Read, Highlight or Underline
   + Place an * next to those that would be in your Top 10 President List
   + List and Discuss who You believe are the Top 3 Presidents in 3 Sentences Each
   + Ask one or Both of Your Parents for their List and Why. Compare and Contrast 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* President's Day Celebration Assignment  

 


Day 30: Tuesday, February 20th 2024
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion  
   + 
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order 
   + President's Day Celebration Assignment DUE 
   + YLI Bill Hardcopys (Read, Highlighted or Underlined, and Preference Indicated)
* YLI SHS Harkness Prep
   + YLI Bill Hardcopys Distrubuted 
       - Read and Highlight or Underline
       - Research Ideas
       - Indicate Preference
* YLI SHS Harkness
   + 10 Minutes Per Bill
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* YLI Bill Presentation and/or Participation




Day 31: Wednesday, February 21st 2024
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion  
   +
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order 
   +
* YLI SHS Harkness
   + 10 Minutes Per Bill
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* YLI Bill Presentation and/or Participation



Day 32: Thursday, February 22nd 2024
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion  
   +
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order 
   +
* YLI Committee Phase Prep
   + YLI Bill Hardcopys Distrubuted 
       - Read and Highlight or Underline
       - Research Ideas
       - Indicate Preference
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* YLI Committee Phase Prep




NO Civic Extension Video




Day 33: Monday, February 26th 2024
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion  
   + Megyn Kelly AI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qua8rvmbN0
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order 
   +
* YLI Committee Phase Prep
   + YLI Bill Hardcopys Distrubuted 
       - Read and Highlight or Underline
       - Research Ideas
       - Indicate Preference
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* YLI Committee Phase Prep



Day 34: Tuesday, February 27th 2024
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion  
   + John Stosel "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusison: DEI's Trainings's Unintended Consequences" (8:26 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2KX8wXzc78 
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order 
   +
* YLI Committee Phase Harkness
   + Harkness
       - Discussion 
       - Indicate Preference
       - Add Comments (Harkness Secretary: Cooper McNally)
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* YLI Committee Phase Harkness




Day 35: Wednesday, February 28th 2024
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion  
   + Retro Report "Trump and Biden Both Want to Real Section 230. Would that Wreck the Internet?" (9:13 Minutes): https://retroreport.org/video/trump-and-biden-both-want-to-repeal-section-230-would-that-wreck-the-internet/?utm_source=Retro+Report+Education&utm_campaign=83306f6630-FEB5_ALCATRAZ_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_64a84ba2bf-83306f6630-357764372&mc_cid=83306f6630&mc_eid=c61f8cb495
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order 
   + YLI Committee Phase Ends
* YLI Committee Phase Harkness
   + Harkness
       - Discussion 
       - Indicate Preference
       - Add Comments (Harkness Secretary: Cooper McNally)
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* YLI Committee Phase Harkness Self-Evaluation




Day 36: Thursday, February 29th 2024
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion  
   + Prime Minister's Questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7hAI5lcKYA
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order 
   + YLI Amendment Phase Opens
* State of the Union
   + Prep: State of the Union Packet.docx
   + Chapter Notes 14-3 How Modern Presidents Influence Policymaking Intro, "Three Audiences," "Popularity and Influence," "The Decline in Popularity" (pgs. 337-342)
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* State of the Union Packet and Chapter Notes




NO Civic Extension Video

NO SCHOOL FOR SPRING BREAK: Friday, March 1st-Sunday, March 10th

Day 33: Monday, March 11th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + State of the Union Packet and Chapter Notes
   + YLI Amendment Phase 
* State of the Union: State of the Union Packet.docx
   + President Biden's 2024 SOTU Address: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u42TQs4Pf2c  
   + Alabama Senator Katie Britt Republican Response: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQw0-AkgQGM&list=RDNSPQw0-AkgQGM&start_radio=1  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* State of the Union Packet 




Day 38: Tuesday, March 12th 2024
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion  
   + SNL SOTU (6:54 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCfLpuLdF8Q
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + State of the Union Packet and Chapter Notes DUE
   + YLI Amendment Phase
* Roundtable Discussion of the State of the Union
   + Groups of 4/5
       - Discuss Reactions
       - Research Pundit Reactions and Compare/Contrast
   + SOTU Policy Proposal Selection for Posterboard Project (Sign Up on Mr. F's Board-First Come, First Served)  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* SOTU Policy Proposal Posterboard Project Prep Work




Day 39: Wednesday, March 13th 2024
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion  
   + ABC's "This Week 'Powerhouse Roundtable": https://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek 
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + YLI Amendment Phase ENDS
* SOTU Policy Proposal Posterboard Project Prep Work
   + Peer Evaluations and Rubric: SOTU Poster Board Project Poster Board Project Grading Sheet.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* SOTU Policy Proposal Posterboard Project Prep Work




Day 40: Thursday, March 14th 2024-Last Day of 3rd Quarter
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion  
   + Real Time with Bill Maher
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Peer Evaluations Pass Out/Due in Class NEXT Thursday
   + SOTU Policy Proposal Posterboard Project DUE TUESDAY
* SOTU Policy Proposal Posterboard Project Prep Work
   + Peer Evaluations and Rubric: SOTU Poster Board Project Poster Board Project Grading Sheet.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* SOTU Policy Proposal Posterboard Project Prep Work




Civic Extension Video: "Robinhood" Friday, March 15th @ 9:45