Transcript Welcome to Government! MRS. MARY CLARE LANE VOICEMAIL EXTENSION 5508 PERIODS 1,2,4C,6&7

Welcome to Government!
MRS. MARY CLARE LANE
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VOICEMAIL EXTENSION 5508
PERIODS 1,2,4C,6&7
Course Objectives
 Students will:
 Gain
a comprehensive knowledge of how the
American governmental system and state
government works so that they may become
more assertive and productive citizens
 Develop confidence in their own political beliefs
and possess the knowledge and ability to develop
and defend political opinions using logic, history
and current events
Major Topics of Study
 Unit 1 - The Constitution of the United States
 History
 Components
 Unit 2 – The Legislative Branch
 Includes Model Congress
 Unit 3 - The Executive Branch
 Unit 4 – The Judicial Branch
 Civil Liberties, Civil Rights and Amendments
 Unit 5 – Parties and Politics
 Parties, Interest Groups, Media
 Campaigning
Thus Far….
 Students have begun Unit 1 – The
Constitution of the United States

Your students can:
 Explain
the historical foundation of the United States
 Analyze the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
and subsequent strengths of the US Constitution
 Describe the compromises made to create the current
Constitution and the impact they had on our political
system
 Describe the limitations placed on government
Course Work
 80% of the course grade is based on Unassisted
Assessments (Tests and Quizzes)
 20% of the course grade is based on Assessments
with Assistance (Homework, Coursework)
 Each unit of study is accompanied by a Common
Assessment

Each CP Government course will be taking the same tests and
quizzes
 Each unit of study will also have a Common Interim
Assessment (Quiz)

All tests/quizzes are announced in advance
Course Expectations
Of Students
Of Teacher
 Participate in class
 Provide description of
 Complete any and all
outside assignments
 Study for CIAs and CAs
 ASK FOR HELP when
it is necessary
lesson on FIS calendar
 Provide copies of
PowerPoints, notes, and
handouts on FIS class
files
 Be available for
additional student help
 Respond to
student/parent requests
in a timely manner
Reasons to Applaud Your Students
 Your students have been:
On
time to class
Respectful of each other
Turning in their work when it is due
Asking and answering thoughtful
questions
Engaged in the course material