AP Gov/Econ - 2nd Per-2020-21 Assignments

Classwork:

You will need to finish up your Financial Literacy Presentations.  Your topics are listed in the Google Classroom Stream.  The directions are posted bellow and include the 9.5 presentation order.

Come present your groups findings and discoveries on financial literacy and personal finance on Wednesday 6/2.


All projects must be completed and turned in by Tuesday 6/2 to allow me time to review prior to presentations.

Classwork:


Sign-up for your presentation and post a copy of your work on this sheet.

Homework:

Use to Keep Yourself Organized & to keep track of your research & interviews.

Classwork:

You can sell your stocks at any point between now and the due date.  All work must be completed and turned in on time to count.

Classwork

Homework:

23 Pages of detailed information. This will cover all of AP Gov. Not recommended for anyone but the most skilled, dedicated, passionate, or insane.

Non-Test Takers:
Complete two practice exams and 9.2 Review packet or 9.8 100 MCQ before AP Exam


Test Takers
Complete the 3 AP Exam Preps prior to AP Exam.


Work has been tracked and will be totaled here.

Homework:

Great review place. Some will be covered in class.

Encourage for those who want to better understand:

Tips for writing FRQS
Foundational Documents
Court Cases
Unit Review

Homework:

Visual based. Recommended for lovers of Flow-Charts & quick Guides

Research shows we learn better from words and pictures than words alone.

This is a great reference for how big concepts work:

1 Supreme Court
2 Bill to Law
3 Federalism Compare & Contrast
4 Checks & Balances
5 Separation of Powers & Checks and Balances
6 Federal Government, Cabinets, Bureaucracy

You are encouraged to be familiar with and add necessary and proper notes to slides to help you.

Homework:
Encouraged to take the this test starting at 7:30 AM on May 12th before Wed Review Class.

FULL AP EXAM at AP CENTRAL.

MCQ = 80 Mins
FRQ = 100 Mins

FRQ1: Concept App (3 pts) = 20 Mins
FRQ2: Quant Anal (4 pts) = 20 Mins
FRQ3: SCOTUS Comp (4 pts) = 20 Mins
FRQ4: Argument Essay (6 pts) = 40 Mins.

Find a practice 55 MCQ test & FRQ to take. Give yourself a 3 hour window to complete. Test on AP Central. (Finish Before Official Review)

Homework:

MCQ only.
120 Minute Challenge. Goal - Complete with 80% Accuracy in 80 minutes or less.

Homework:

Reading Heavy. Recommended for good readers.
Good details on the key points of the Foundational Documents.

You are encouraged to read and highlight phrases and ideas. Become familiar with this document. Having access to it on the AP Exam will be to your advantage.

Homework:


8.21 Unit Test Option:A) 8.21 MCQ Political Participation (12 pts)  55Qs in 50 Mins AP Classroom
B) 8.19b FRQ Political Participation ver. B (12 pts )
Pick which option - only one will be graded.   If you do both only the MCQ will be graded and scored.Set aside at least 60 minutes for the exam.

Homework:

Get a head start in preparing for your AP Exam.

Official review begins:
Friday April 30th

Prepare questions or topics you want to better understand.

Rely on your team to help you fill in your gaps.

Review includes 2 Full Practice Exams.

Homework:
Four Chapter - MCQ TEST at end of unit Approximately 4 weeks.

Homework:


Take stock of where you are and your plans to end out AP Gov.

Classwork/Homework

Due to the changes in schedule a last minute adjustment.
30 minutes to prep & then 30 minutes to present the news.

Classwork:


(3 Parts - 1) Reading, 2) Video - “the Pledge,” 3) Design Iron.T) (8 pts )

Homework:


FRQ practice time.  You need to have read 8.6 prior to answering this FRQ.

Homework:

Test 7.18 is on AP Central. Goal is to complete the full AP test in 50 mins.

This marks the end of Unit 7 - Grade posted in one week. Email if turning in late work.

Homework:

FULL AP EXAM at AP CENTRAL.

MCQ = 80 Mins
FRQ = 100 Mins

FRQ1: Concept App (3 pts) = 20 Mins
FRQ2: Quant Anal (4 pts) = 20 Mins
FRQ3: SCOTUS Comp (4 pts) = 20 Mins
FRQ4: Argument Essay (6 pts) = 40 Mins.

Find a practice 55 MCQ test & FRQ to take. Give yourself a 3 hour window to complete. Test on AP Central. (Finish Before Official Review)

Homework:

Create your own platform for the political parties.

Classwork:

3 FRQs in 50 minutes.
Three Short Answer questions.

TIP: Check that you answered the question.

Homework:

A mix of art and writing to show how citizens, politicians, and government all connect.

Classwork:

Better understand political stances and learn about different political campaign slogans that a good AP Gov student should know.

Homework:
Show off your art and creative skills.
(Solo - Distance Learning)

ONE WEEK TO COMPLETE

Classwork/Homework

Learns about your political stance. Then make a stand and speak your political truth. Consider a story or event that defines your political stance.

7.11 Work includes the handout and Flipgrid video.

Film your political speech. Then watch 3 speeches and add offer your thoughts & opinions in a respectful manner. (Especially if someone's political opinion is different than yours)

Classwork:

(Group Project) (8 pts)

Homework:

Read the chapters & answer the questions.
with the ultimate goal of study.

Homework:

Find out what political parties stand for. Use to help with 7.10

Public opinion polls are a way to link the public with elected officials. Members of Congress often use polls to understand the views of their constituents, but they must also pay attention to other political considerations.

A) Identify two types of polls & two characteristics of a valid, scientific, public opinion poll.

B) Describe the roll polling plays in voting behavior.

C) Explain why one of the following enhances the influence of public opinion on the voting decisions of members of Congress.

~Strong public opinion as expressed in polling results

~Competitive re-elections

Classwork/Homework:

This assessment is for you to show off your understanding of Political Socialization by applying it in an artistic way.

Homework:

Understand the key concept of "Political Socialization"

Come to class ready to discuss. This is the start of a big project.

Classwork
Summative Assessment.

This is timed. Make sure you give yourself enough time.

Classwork:

Group.

Test is currently locked. Please remind Eck to unlock the day of test.

Homework:

Finish ASAP.
FRQ Unit 5 - Tue
Practice AP Exam

End of Unit 5 - You have one week to complete assignments. Any assignment already graded needs an email communication notifying me it is complete

Homework:

AP Classroom.

1 Quizzes (50 Qs 80 Mins Civil Rights & Civil Liberties - Heavy SCOTUS Cases) (12 pts) - By Monday

Classwork:

During presentations take notes of key findings.

Classwork/Homework

Multi-day project.
(12 pts) - Assign Groups Begin Work

Presentations the Week of March 1st.

Classwork/Homework:

Give yourself time to get this done.

Homework:

(8 pts) Finish on or before Fri 2/26

Classwork:

Sign-ups are first come first serve.
Presentations will take place over 2 days.
Eckloff will present. Make sure you have queues in your notes to say ""

Homework:

End of Unit 4

Final Grade evaluated in next week.

Homework:

Make sure you've completed all four of the quizzes. This assignment is for scoring purposes. NOTHING NEEDS TO BE TURNED IN. I WILL BE REVIEWING WORK STARTING THIS DAY.

4.24a AP Classroom MCQ Quiz: Understanding the The Legislative Branch (30 Qs in 35 mins)

4.24b AP Classroom MCQ Quiz: Understanding The Executive Branch (20 Qs in 25 mins)

4.24c AP Classroom MCQ Quiz: Understanding The Judicial Branch (16 Qs in 20 mins)

4.24d AP Classroom MCQ Quiz: Understanding The Bureaucracy (16 Qs in 20 mins)

Homework:

Readings plus answers help prepare for Unit Group Test on Wed 2/10

Homework:

(16 Qs in 20 mins)

FINAL QUIZ GRADE GIVEN AT END OF ALL UNIT QUIZZES.

(16 Qs in 20 mins)

Final Grade Given separately.

Classwork/Homework

One-Pager Personal Project - Followed w/ group share out. (8 pts) - Due Before Next Class

Homework:

3 Parts (1: QA - Table: Appropriations, 2: Bureaucracy Overview, 3: Iron Triangle Application)

IMPORTANT AP CONCEPT HERE- IRON TRIANGLES

Homework:

(20 Qs in 25 mins)


Graded Once all Quizzes Are Complete.

Classwork:

3 Parts (1: Pol Cartoon Pless & Brown, 2: Burden of Proof & Vocab, 3: Video on the Court)

Homework/Classwork

4 Parts (1: Pol Cartoon, 2: Judiciary Web Quest, 3: Judiciary FRQ, 4: Due Process Scenario.

PEER REVIEW ON TUESDAY

Classwork/Homework:

Groups: 4.14 The Federalist No. 78 - On Judiciary + Brutus 15 (On Dangers of powerful Judiciary)

FINISH AT HOME

Homework

Homework:

2 Parts (1: Pol Car Bipartisanship, 2: Bully pul. + St Union Video) Q4 = FRQ Bully Pulpit Speech (4 pts)

Homework:

2 Part (1: QA - 4 Pol Cartoons, 2: Video Executive Orders)

Classwork:

Federalist 70 + Youngstown (How powerful should the President be?) Goal - Use activity to deepen your skill at reading/analyzing political papers)

Homework:

GO TO AP CLASSROOM TO TAKE QUIZ

(30 Qs in 35 mins) Due no later than Mon

FINAL GRADE ISSUED AT END OF QUIZZES

IN CLASS TIME ACTIVITY

4 Part Activity
1: QA - POL CAR, - 10 Mins
2: Video Analysis, - 15 mins
3: Game - 10 mins
4: Read + FRQ - 20 mins (4 pts)

Outline Three Key Court Cases - Team work makes the dream work or Go Solo Your choice .

Summative Assessment (8 pts)
DUE SAT 10:30 PM

Formative Assessment (8 pts) Due anytime before End Unit

MCQ on AP CLASSROOM

Summative Assessment (12 pts) Goal: Timed - DUE WED 10:30 PM

Read & complete these notes - Test at end of Unit. Approx 2-3 weeks.

Formative Assessment (4 pts) - DUE SAT 11:59 PM

Timed Group Work

Group Work - BEFORE NEXT CLASS.

FINISH 3.12-3.14 BEFORE Mon Nov 30th

Formative Assessment (4 pts)

Recommend 3.26 AP Classroom Quiz

Final score determined at end of Unit.

Seminar to Follow
3.9 Seminar - Fed No. 10, Brut No 1, & AOC - Formative Assessment (8 pts)

3.11 SILENT DEBATE PARTNER -Fill out to have a choice in your Debate Opponent

3.7 Government Power and Individual Rights - FRQ thesis Work + Evidence

Please make a copy and write your answers on a separate sheet.

Recommend 3.23 AP Classroom Quiz

Log into AP Classroom to Take Quiz.

Final Grade assessed for all Quizzes at end of unit.

- Start after 8 pm Election Night (4 pts)

Using the POTUS Election, begin to learn about the strategies used by different parties to win elections. This is a preview of a future unit, but because of the election you will learn best by playing the game and then seeing it unfold on TV the evening of Tues, Nov 3rd.

Formative Assessment Thesis Work. (4 pts) - DUE SUN 10:30 PM

Summative Assessment

Learn more about investing and stocks. Then decide: Hold All Companies or Sell ALL of one Company's Stock, use the profits to buy another.

Share with your partner.
Put both names on your paper.
Work together to solve before time is up.

Use Econ Text to Respond.

Use Econ Text to Answer

Use Econ Text to Answer

Directions inside. We will review and discuss in class. Having thoughts & wonders ready always helps.

Directions inside. We will review and discuss in class. Having thoughts & wonders ready always helps.

Directions Inside.

Finish Before Next Class.
Info is part of Test

Groups Watch Video & Discuss- Group write FRQ.

Directions inside. We will review and discuss in class. Having thoughts & wonders ready always helps.

ALL MEMBER SHOULD FILL OUT RESPONSE & GROUP MEMBERS NAME. IF GRADED/REVIEWED ONE IS SELECTED AT RANDOM FOR VIEWING.

Your thoughts are encouraged, but response must have your groups ideas.

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
DUE BEFORE START OF 4TH PERIOD today

Directions inside.

Do the readings and analyze the documents. Then record your answers.

This Tuesday, President Donald Trump (R) and Vice-President Joe Biden (D) enter into their first of three debates.
Your job is to watch the debate and respond to the activity provided.

Schedule:
1st Debate: Tues 9.29 at 6:00 pm on any major TV network (Fox, CBS, NBC, ABC, PBS)

This formative assessment is part of the 2020 Election Cycle and Current Political Events.

Group Summative Assessment

Directions inside. We will review and discuss in class. Having thoughts & wonders ready always helps.

ALL MEMBER SHOULD FILL OUT RESPONSE & GROUP MEMBERS NAME. IF GRADED/REVIEWED ONE IS SELECTED AT RANDOM FOR VIEWING.

Your thoughts are encouraged, but response must have your groups ideas.

Due By End of Class

Follow the directions.
Remember to Point of Information if you need help.
The class will be open on Friday 9/18 for Q&A on this matter.

Directions Project: 1.13 StMrkPro BUY TICKET (16 pts) ARG
Open time to Ask for Help

Follow the directions. Complete the work to better be informed about the FRQ challenge.

Have ready for Class on the Due Date. We will review your answers and thoughts. Then use the information for a bigger activity.

This timed activity has you and your group talking out issues and filling out your thoughts before time runs out. Think fast.

1.15 PG&E and ME Discussion (8 pts) DIS - Quant Analysis - Respond and prepare to share your thoughts in class.

Follow the Direction and complete this mini FRQ. Time yourself. 30 minutes.

Write the time it takes you to complete on your finished product.

Read Meek Text Ch 1.1 Scarcity: The Basic Economic Problem - Think about the answers to the ODD Questions 1-9; pg 11.

Then take the quiz.

Read over the comments of others.
Look over what you gained in the readings.
Write up your thoughts.
Elaborate where necessary.

Read+AEQ: 1.7 Pletschet: Investing self-confidence easily acquired asset
NB. AEQ = Answer Essential Questions.

This is the 2nd of 4 Activities/Reading You will Do before entering a Shared Inquiry. (More to follow)

FYI - The 1st was 1.6 Understanding Stocks

Your Goal is to read, answer the questions, and come to an understanding on "Why should I start investing now?"

You will then have to do a write-up on the documents next week.

Read+AEQ1.12 Pletschet: Picking your own stocks not that difficult

Read+AEQ1.10 Pletschet: He who hesitates is lost

Next Class we will discuss Readings 1.6 + 1.7+1.10+1.12 in our Shared Inquiry -(8pts) Dis

Watch the video and respond to the Secret of Wealth.

Look over your 1.3 FRQ and the comments left behind. Then go to Flipgrid, the link is below, and record your reflection. See directions for details.

Video: 1.9v - Intro to Econ Lect (9 mins)

NB - Turn Volume Down. I apologize, I’m naturally loud. - Quiz To Follow

Work together to come up with your answers. Each member must write your name at the top
If absent, submit your own thoughts.

This is the bulk of your class work. You will need to work quickly together.

I recommend sharing your screen & sound so that everyone can see and make comment.

Work in Groups TPS: 1.6 Understanding Stocks - (8 pts) CK

Watch 1.6v "Explained | The Stock Market "| FULL EPISODE | Netflix (17:33) (AP v) to be able to answer the questions.

Reflection: 1.5 My Financial Future - (4 pts) PAR - Quant Analysis

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT:

Essay: 1.3 AP Characteristics Mini-FRQ - (4 pts) ARG - Arg Essay

This is your first attempt in AP Gov. Remember everything is hard the first time. Show me your best, but don't spend more than 30 minutes on the essay.

In class Groups : 1.2 Pearls Before Swine Icebreaker (4 pts) Participation Grade

You will pick and then present and argue for your choice.

Asynchronous Work - Do At Home

Reference: 1.1 Course Syllabus

Watch video: 1.1 AP Course Syllabus Video Bring Questions/Comments for next class.


You will be called on at random to share you thoughts, questions, and comments. Be prepared.

In Class Group Discuss & Vote: 0.08 Class Contract - Committee Work

0.07 Watch Each Group Members Flipgrid + Mine. Respond with “Hi I really like . (4 pts) Dis
NB - You will be assigned group members in class.

0.06 Review: Our Class' Contract Directions.
Complete work on Group TPS Response: Our Class Survey

0.05 Take: Second Days of School survey

0.04 Complete: FLIP GRID - SHOW & TELL VIDEO SPEECH - Due 10:30 PM Day b4 next meeting.

Join: AP Classroom 2020 CODE: GMRE4P
Go to at https://myap.collegeboard.org/
Directions: Joining-your-ap-class-section-for-students are listed below.

Sign Up to take AP US Government & Politics Exam. (NB - you are taking it right? You did sign up for AP, so you are up for the challenge. Go You!)

Take: First Days of School survey