January 7 -Objective: Each student will analyze the purpose and function of the U.S. federal system of government, identifying the roles and responsibilities of national, state, and local governments. -Read Article: “My American Dream” 1) Read the article. 2) Underline at least 5 words you do not know 3) Define all 5 words on the margins. 4) Write 3 questions you have from reading in margins. 5) Summarize the article in 3 sentences or less (at the end.) 6) Justify how the article is biased (conservative, liberal, moderate) by using at least 2 pieces of evidence from the article. (at the end) 7) Find more information about the author by Google search *Write your short summary by the author’s name. -Homework: 1) Finish all parts of article summary

January 7 -Objective: Each student will analyze the purpose and function of the U.S. federal system of government, identifying the roles and responsibilities of national, state, and local governments. -Read Article: “My American Dream” 1) Read the article. 2) Underline at least 5 words you do not know 3) Define all 5 words on the margins. 4) Write 3 questions you have from reading in margins. 5) Summarize the article in 3 sentences or less (at the end.) 6) Justify how the article is biased (conservative, liberal, moderate) by using at least 2 pieces of evidence from the article. (at the end) 7) Find more information about the author by Google search *Write your short summary by the author’s name. -Homework: 1) Finish all parts of article summary

January 8 Objective: Each student will originate ideas on producing a project or achieving a goal through “20% Time.” -20% Time 1) Jaime Horter presentation w/ Mr. Lahm *Project H 2) Begin choosing project -Homework: 1) 20% Time Project

January 9 Objective: Each student will analyze how historical events and people helped shaped the government in the United States today. -Pass back Chapter 4 reviews and review Chapter 4 material so far *Be sure that all documents from Tuesday are turned in. -Lecture & Notes – Ch. 4:3 - Federalism 1) Lecture & Notes – Ch. 4:3 *Discuss – Chapter 4 Quiz TUESDAY -Notebook #12 -Homework: 1) Notebook #12 – TUESDAY 2) Quiz – Tuesday – Ch. 4:3

January 10 – Current Events Day -Objective: Each student will understand the events taking place at the national level of the United States government -20% Time – Brainstorm 1) Form groups 2) Brainstorm ideas and several possibilities for group project ideas. 3) Work 1-on-1 w/ students and groups to determine ideas for them to get started -Work on Notebook #12 -Homework: 1) NONE

January 13 -Objective: Each student will prepare a skit that will help them pitch their “20% Time” idea to the correct people. -Skits and sketches 1) Share a skit between Ms. Horter & Mr. Lahm 2) Discuss sketches 3) Present questions 4) Have students prepare skits a. Should include all of your ideas & some questions b. Rest of class will serve as devil’s advocate **STUDENTS CHOOSE DATES FOR “CURRENT EVENTS PROJECT” -Homework: 1) Chapter 4 Test - TOMORROW

Questions to Ask Self 1.If someone approached you with your idea, what would you need to know from them before you could make it happen? 2.What are the obstacles to your project? What questions do you have about road blocks to getting your project done? 3.What do you have to understand about the area you want to work in before you get to work? (Such as, how is the park mainteined? Who maintains it?)

January 14 Objective: Each student will analyze how historical events and people helped shaped the government in the United States today. -Be sure to share Notebook #12 w/ me. -Test – Chapter 4 – Federalism -Homework: 1) NONE

January 15 Objective: Each student will originate ideas on producing a project or achieving a goal through “20% Time.” -20% Time 1) Share role plays of ideas in class 2) Discussion Board – Week #19 (Part 1) -Homework: 1) 20% Time Project 2) Discussion Board – Week #19

January 16 Objective: Each student will analyze how historical events and people helped shaped the government in the United States today. -Pass back Chapter 4 reviews and review Chapter 4 material so far *Be sure that all documents from Tuesday are turned in. -Guest Speaker – Ron Daberkow (city maintenance) -20% Time Timeline 1) Discuss & Begin work -Homework: 1) NONE

January 17 – Current Events Day -Objective: Each student will understand the events taking place at the national level of the United States government -Current Event Presentations -Work on Notebook #13 -Begin work on 20% Time Timeline -Homework: 1) Notebook #13 - Tuesday

January 20 -Objective: Each student will construct a timeline that has very specific and achievable deadlines and dates. -Share “BRAN” example – Google Documents 1) Students will critique the steps 2) Discuss the specifics needed -Student Timelines 1) Share Template – Google Documents 2) Students should work on completing 20% Timeline -Homework: 1) 20% Timeline

January 21 -Objective: Each student will construct a timeline that has very specific and achievable deadlines and dates. -Student Timelines 1) Students should work on completing 20% Timeline 2) Have groups share & critique each other a. Write questions or comments on the Google Document b. Repeat steps w/ 2 groups 3) Each group should make necessary changes to timeline. -Homework: 1) 20% Timeline

January 22 Objective: Each student will originate ideas on producing a project or achieving a goal through “20% Time.” -20% Time 1) Review timeline 2) Begin preparing “Pitch” -Homework: 1) 20% Time Project – “Pitch”

January 23 Objective: Each student will analyze how historical events and people helped shaped the government in the United States today. -Lecture & Notes – Ch. 5:1-5:2 – Civic Participation 1) Lecture & Notes – Ch. 5:1-5:2 *Discuss – Chapter 5:1-2 Quiz TUESDAY -Notebook #13 -Homework: 1) Notebook #13 – TUESDAY 2) Quiz – Tuesday – Ch. 5:1-5:2

January 24 -Objective: Each student will originate ideas on producing a project or achieving a goal through “20% Time.” – (Mr. Lahm at meeting) -Work on “20% Time” Pitch -Work on Notebook #13 -Homework: 1) Notebook #13 – Tuesday 2) Quiz – 5:1-5:2 - Tuesday

January 27 – Current Events Day -Objective: Each student will understand the events taking place at the national level of the United States government -Current Event Presentations -Work on Notebook #13 -Homework: 1) Notebook #13 – Tuesday 2) Quiz – 5:1-5:2 - Tuesday

January 28 Objective: Each student will analyze how historical events and people helped shaped the government in the United States today. -Need these 2 items shared 1) Group Timeline – 20% Time 2) Notebook #13 -Quiz – Chapter 5:1 & 5:2 – on Angel -Work on “20% Time” Pitch - TOMORROW -Homework: 1) NONE

January 29 Objective: Each student will originate ideas on producing a project or achieving a goal through “20% Time.” -20% Time 1) “Pitch” – Community Projects 2) Begin making adjustments *prepare for city council presentations -Homework: 1) NONE

January 30 Objective: Each student will analyze the importance of civic participation in government. -Lecture & Notes – Ch. 9:1-9:2 – Civic Participation 1) Lecture & Notes – Ch. 9:1-9:2 *Discuss – Chapter 9:1-2 Quiz TUESDAY -Notebook #15 -Homework: 1) Notebook #15 – TUESDAY 2) Quiz – Tuesday – Ch. 9:1-9:2-9:3

January 31 – Current Events Day -Objective: Each student will understand the events taking place at the national level of the United States government -Current Event Presentations -Finish Notes 9:3 – Quiz Tuesday *Work on study guide -Work on Notebook #15 -Homework: 1) Notebook #15 – Tuesday 2) Quiz – 9:1-9:2-9:3 - Tuesday

February 3 -Objective: Each student will prepare a presentation to give to the city council based on great visions for our communities of Lyons and Decatur. -Work on presentations *Prepare to be SPECIFIC when answering questions from the council. -Discuss fundraising -Homework: 1) Notebook #14 – Tuesday 2) Quiz – 9:1, 9:2, 9:3 - Tuesday

February 4 Objective: Each student will analyze how historical events and people helped shaped the government in the United States today. -Need these 2 items shared 1) Notebook #14 2) Study Guide -Work on “20% Time” Pitch – THIS EVENING -Homework: 1) Chapter 9:1, 9:2, 9:3 Quiz - Thursday

February 5 Objective: Each student will originate ideas on producing a project or achieving a goal through “20% Time.” -20% Time 1) Reflection – city council presentations 2) Timeline -Homework: 1) Chapter 9:1, 9:2, 9:3 quiz TOMORROW

February 6 Objective: Each student will analyze the importance of civic participation in government. -Quiz (on Angel) – Chapter 9:1, 9:2, 9:3 -Review for Chapter 5 & 9 Test – TUESDAY -Discussion Board -Homework: 1) TEST – Chapter 5 & 9 - TUESDAY

February 7 – Current Events Day -Objective: Each student will understand the events taking place at the national level of the United States government -Current Event Presentations -Review for Test - TUESDAY -Homework: 1) TEST – Chapter 5 & 9 - TUESDAY

February 10 -Objective: Each student will prepare a presentation to give to the city council based on great visions for our communities of Lyons and Decatur. -Presentations (not completed Friday) -20% Time Lesson - Fundraising -Review for Chapter 5 & 9 Test – TOMORROW *Be sure to READ each chapter & STUDY -Homework: 1) Ch. 5 & 9 Test - TOMORROW

February 11 Objective: Each student will compare the similarities and differences of political parties and interest groups on a formative assessment. -Collect Ch. 5 & 9 Study Guides -Test – Chapter 5 & 9 – on Angel -Homework: 1) Anything you need for 20% Time TOMORROW

February 12 Objective: Each student will originate ideas on producing a project or achieving a goal through “20% Time.” -20% Time 1) Pass out “Week Cards” – This is how you will be graded weekly. *Must complete tasks & must match w/ timeline 2) Get to work. -Homework: 1) Discussion Board

February 13 Objective: Each student will analyze the importance of mass media and public opinion. -Lecture & Notes – Ch. 8 – Mass Media & Public Opinion 1) Lecture & Notes – Ch. 8 *Discuss – Chapter 8 Quiz TUESDAY -Notebook #16 -Homework: 1) Notebook #16 – TUESDAY 2) Quiz – Tuesday – Ch. 8

February 17 -Objective: Each student will prepare a presentation to give to the city council based on great visions for our communities of Lyons and Decatur. -20% Time Lesson – Fundraising Letter *Review & Discuss -Understanding Persuasive Techniques 1) Chapter 8 Notes – Persuasive Techniques 2) Recognizing Persuasive Techniques *Placards 9A-9F 3) Quiz – Angel – Common Persuasive Techniques -Homework: 1) Ch. 8 Quiz - TOMORROW

February 18 Objective: Each student will compare the similarities and differences of political parties and interest groups on a formative assessment. -Quiz – Chapter 8– on Angel *-Collect Ch. 8 Study Guides -Discussion Board – Goals for 20% Time TOMORROW -Homework: 1) Discussion Board 2) Anything you need for 20% Time TOMORROW

February 19 Objective: Each student will originate ideas on producing a project or achieving a goal through “20% Time.” -20% Time 1) Pass out “Week Cards” – This is how you will be graded weekly. *Must complete tasks & must match w/ timeline 2) Get to work. -Homework: 1) Discussion Board

February 20 Objective: Each student will analyze the importance of mass media and public opinion. -Lecture & Notes – Ch. 7 – The Electoral Process 1) Lecture & Notes – Ch. 7 *Discuss – Chapter 7 Quiz TUESDAY -Notebook #16 -Homework: 1) Notebook #16 – TUESDAY 2) Quiz – Tuesday – Ch. 7

February 21 – Current Events Day -Objective: Each student will understand the events taking place at the national level of the United States government -Current Event Presentations -Review for Chapter 7 Quiz – TUESDAY -Notebook #16 -Homework: 1) Quiz – Chapter 7- TUESDAY

February 24 -Objective: Each student will prepare a presentation to give to the city council based on great visions for our communities of Lyons and Decatur. -Discuss where we are on 20% Time -Lecture & Notes – Ch. 7 – Elections *Have study guide out *Review & Discuss -Homework: 1) Ch. 7 Quiz - TOMORROW

February 25 Objective: Each student will compare the similarities and differences of political parties and interest groups on a formative assessment. -Quiz – Chapter 7– on Angel *-Collect Ch. 7 Study Guides -Discussion Board – Current Events Happenings -Homework: 1) Discussion Board

February 26 Objective: Each student will originate ideas on producing a project or achieving a goal through “20% Time.” -20% Time 1) Pass out “Week Cards” – This is how you will be graded weekly. *Must complete tasks & must match w/ timeline 2) Get to work. -Homework: 1) Discussion Board

February 27 Objective: Each student will analyze the importance of mass media and public opinion. -Lecture & Notes – Ch. 10 – Congress 1) Lecture & Notes – Ch. 10 *Discuss – Chapter 10 Quiz TUESDAY -Notebook #17 -Homework: 1) Notebook #17 – TUESDAY 2) Quiz – Tuesday – Ch. 10

February 28 – Current Events Day -Objective: Each student will understand the events taking place at the national level of the United States government -Current Event Presentations -Review for Chapter 10 Quiz – TUESDAY -Notebook #17 w/ study guides -Homework: 1) Quiz – Chapter 10 - TUESDAY

March 3 -Objective: Each student will prepare a presentation to give to the city council based on great visions for our communities of Lyons and Decatur. -Discuss where we are on 20% Time -Lecture & Notes – Ch. 10 – Congress *Have study guide out *Review & Discuss -Homework: 1) Ch. 10 Quiz - TOMORROW

March 4 Objective: Each student will compare the similarities and differences of political parties and interest groups on a formative assessment. -Quiz – Chapter 10– on Angel *-Collect Ch. 10 Study Guides -Discussion Board – Current Events Happenings -Homework: 1) Discussion Board

March 5 Objective: Each student will originate ideas on producing a project or achieving a goal through “20% Time.” -20% Time 1) Pass out “Week Cards” – This is how you will be graded weekly. *Must complete tasks & must match w/ timeline 2) Get to work. -Homework: 1) Discussion Board

March 6 Objective: Each student will analyze the importance of mass media and public opinion. -Lecture & Notes – Ch. 10:3 & 10:4 – Congress 1) Lecture & Notes – Ch. 10:3 & 10:4 *Discuss – Chapter 10 Quiz MONDAY -Notebook #18 & Ch. 10:3-10:4 study guide -Homework: 1) Notebook #18 – TUESDAY 2) Quiz – Monday – Ch. 10:3 & 10:4 3) TEST – TUESDAY – Ch. 10

March 7 – Current Events Day -Objective: Each student will understand the events taking place at the national level of the United States government -Assign 4 th Quarter Current Event Presentations -Lecture – Ch. 10:3-10:4 1) Review for Chapter 10:3 & 10:4 Quiz – MONDAY 2) Notebook #18 w/ study guides - MONDAY -Homework: 1) Quiz – Chapter 10 – MONDAY 2) Test – Chapter 10 - TUESDAY

March 10 Objective: Each student will compare the similarities and differences of political parties and interest groups on a formative assessment. -Quiz – Chapter 10:3 & 10:4 – on Angel *-Collect Ch. 10 Study Guides (get back as soon as graded) -Review for Chapter 10 Test -Homework: 1) Test TOMORROW – Chapter 10

March 11 Objective: Each student will compare the similarities and differences of political parties and interest groups on a formative assessment. -Test – Chapter 10 – on Angel *-Collect Ch. 10 Study Guides (BEFORE TEST) -Discussion Board – Current Events Happenings -Homework: 1) Discussion Board

March 12 Objective: Each student will originate ideas on producing a project or achieving a goal through “20% Time.” -20% Time 1) Pass out “Week Cards” – This is how you will be graded weekly. *Must complete tasks & must match w/ timeline 2) Get to work. -Homework: 1) Discussion Board

March 13 Objective: Each student will analyze the importance of mass media and public opinion. -Study Guides – Chapter 11 -Notebook #19 -Homework: 1) Notebook #19 – TUESDAY 2) Quiz – Tuesday – Chapter 11

March 17 -Objective: Each student will analyze and assess the powers of Congress via lecture, notes, and their study guide. -Discuss where we are on 20% Time -Lecture & Notes – Ch. 11 – Powers of Congress *Have study guide out *Review & Discuss -Homework: 1) Ch. 10 Quiz - TOMORROW

March 18 Objective: Each student will compare the similarities and differences of the powers of Congress on an assessment on Angel. -Quiz – Chapter 11– on Angel *-Collect Ch. 11 Study Guides -Discussion Board – Current Events Happenings -Homework: 1) Discussion Board

March 19 Objective: Each student will originate ideas on producing a project or achieving a goal through “20% Time.” -20% Time 1) Pass out “Week Cards” – This is how you will be graded weekly. 2) Discuss Timeline – keep that going -Homework: 1) Discussion Board

March 20 Objective: Each student will analyze the importance of mass media and public opinion. -Presidential March Madness *Prepare and Assign Presidents for the Bracket -Presidential Game Planning -Homework: 1) Present beginning on Monday

March 21 – Current Events Day -Objective: Each student will understand the events taking place at the national level of the United States government -Current Events Presentations #1 -Work on Presentations for Presidential March Madness -Homework: 1) Presidential March Madness presentations

March 24 -Objective: Each student will create a presentation about their assigned President to more completely recognize the major Presidents and their contribution to American history and government. -Discuss rubric for Presidential March Madness *On Google Documents -Students will COMPLETE presentations before they leave 1) Share with me on Google Docs 2) IF FINISHED EARLY – work on timeline for 20% Time -Homework: 1) Begin “Presidential March Madness” TOMORROW

March 25 -Objective: Each student will analyze and compare major Presidents and decide which one was more influential in American history and government -Discuss how students will analyze Presidents and complete bracket 1) Students must: a. Include at least 2 specific details on bottom of bracket as to why they chose one President as being more influential over another b. Prepare for quiz over the ORDER of Presidents 2) Use Clickers to determine winner of the bracket *”A” is for the TOP person of the bracket *”B” is for the BOTTOM person of the bracket -Homework: 1) 20% Time - TOMORROW

March 26 Objective: Each student will originate ideas on producing a project or achieving a goal through “20% Time.” -20% Time 1) Pass out “Week Cards” – This is how you will be graded weekly. 2) Discuss Timeline – keep that going -Homework: 1) Discussion Board

March 27 -Objective: Each student will analyze and compare major Presidents and decide which one was more influential in American history and government -Discuss how students will analyze Presidents and complete bracket 1) Students must: a. Include at least 2 specific details on bottom of bracket as to why they chose one President as being more influential over another b. Prepare for quiz over the ORDER of Presidents -Homework: 1) 20% Time - TOMORROW

March 28 – Current Events Day -Objective: Each student will understand the events taking place at the national level of the United States government -Current Events Presentations #2 -Homework: 1) Pres. March Madness presentations 2) President’s Quiz - TUESDAY

March 31 -Objective: Each student will analyze and assess the powers of Congress via lecture, notes, and their study guide. -Discuss where we are on 20% Time AND Field Trip Wednesday -Lecture & Notes – Ch. 12 – Congress in Action *Have study guide out *Review & Discuss -Presidential March Madness – See Google Docs *Use clickers to vote for President -Homework: 1) Ch. 12:1 & 12:2 Quiz – TOMORROW 2) Notebook #20 - TOMORROW

April 1 Objective: Each student will compare the similarities and differences of the powers of Congress on an assessment on Angel. -Quiz – Chapter 12:1 & 12:2 – on Angel *-Collect Ch. 12:1 & 12:2 Study Guides -Pass out: (DUE NEXT TUESDAY, APRIL 8) 1) Study Guide – Chapter 12:3 & 12:4 2) Notebook #21 – Congress in Action -Finish Presidential March Madness -Homework: 1) FIELD TRIP TO LINCOLN TOMORROW

April 2 Objective: Each student will visit the state capitol in Lincoln NE to see government in action -Trip to Lincoln – state capitol -Homework: 1) NONE

April 3 Objective: Each student will originate ideas on producing a project or achieving a goal through “20% Time.” -20% Time 1) Pass out “Week Cards” – This is how you will be graded weekly. 2) Discuss Timeline – keep that going -Homework: 1) Discussion Board

April 4 – Current Events Day -Objective: Each student will understand the events taking place at the national level of the United States government -Current Events Presentations #3 -Work on Study Guides & Notebook #21 -Homework: 1) Study Guides & Notebook #21

-Objective: To take a look at the past and present Presidents of the United States. -President’s Quiz – Place the 42 President’s of the U.S.A. in order. -Work on Discussion Board #28 – Ideal President – on Angel *Compare your 2 favorite presidents -Notebook #28 – Legislative Branch *Work on it. -Homework: 1) Discussion Board #28 – President ) Notebook #28 – Legislative Branch April 4

-Objective: To take a look at the past and present Presidents of the United States. -President’s Quiz – Place the 42 President’s of the U.S.A. in order. -Work on Discussion Board #28 – Ideal President – on Angel *Compare your 2 favorite presidents -Notebook #28 – Legislative Branch *Work on it. -Homework: 1) Discussion Board #28 – President ) Notebook #28 – Legislative Branch April 5

-Objective: Each student will become staff members for a newly elected member of Congress and participate in an orientation for new congressional staff to learn important aspects of being an effective legislator. -New Staff Orientation – Preparing a member of Congress – next slide 1) Give a quick and brief lecture on key info – Next 3 slides 2) CD Track 11 – Explaining the process 3) Handout 11 – New Congressional Staff Orientation – tape in notebook 4) Each group should follow steps to complete notebook. -Homework: 1) Discussion Board #29 April 8

-Objective: Each student will become staff members for a newly elected member of Congress and participate in an orientation for new congressional staff to learn important aspects of being an effective legislator. -New Staff Orientation – Preparing a member of Congress – next slide 1) Give a quick and brief lecture on key info – Next 3 slides 2) CD Track 11 – Explaining the process 3) Handout 11 – New Congressional Staff Orientation – tape in notebook 4) Each group should follow steps to complete notebook. *Groups of 2 and 3 -Homework: 1) NONE April 10

You and your partner are the staff members for a newly elected member of Congress. You will now analyze information from eight orientation packets to learn about different aspects of being an effective legislator. When you receive a packet, place the placard and the handout with the placard questions FACE UP on the desk. Place the handout with the excerpt from Freshman Orientation by Edward Sidlow FACE DOWN. Then follow these steps: Step 1 – Carefully analyze the information on the placard(s). Step 2 – Discuss each of the placard questions Step 3 – Turn the other handout face up, and carefully read the excerpt from FRESHMAN ORIENTATION. Step 4 – Discuss each of the reading questions. Step 5 – Find the corresponding section of the Notes Handout. Record AT LEAST 3 things you learned that will help your new member of Congress be an effective legislator. Step 6 – Organize the packet materials and exchange them for a new one.

NOTES 1. U.S. Capital Building A. House on left and Senate on Right with key offices B. Offices include Office of Speaker of House, minority whip *In central portion = office of minority leaders of both houses *On right = office of Senate majority leader, Vice Pres. C. U.S. Capital & 8 buildings surrounding it. D. House offices closer to House side & vice versa 2. Congressional Staff A. Each member of Congress has several offices ex. – Jeff Fortenberry in Fremont, Norfolk, Lincoln B. Many people working for congressman 3. Committees A. Each member of Congress serves on at least one committee. B. They usually serve on one that makes sense based on geography. Ex. – Congressman from Nebraska - Agriculture

Committes in Congress Bills in Congress in 110 th Congress During the 110th Congress, 11,059 bills were introduced. 7,335 were house bills and 3,724 were Senate bills. Out of the 11,000+ bills, only 442 (4%) became law. Most of these bills died as soon as they were referred to the committees in the chamber the bill was introduced in.

NOTES 4. Caucuses a. bipartisan & center on specific public policy areas b. These allow House members to join to keep tabs on particular issues they care about. C. Different from nominating caucuses in a way 5. Legislation a. Thousands of bills are introduced every year b. Few actually pass ex. – 2005 – 6,924 bills introduced & only 169 signed to law 6. Constituent Casework a. Like Lydia Brasch, it is essential for Congress people to research what their constituents want. Ex. – Lydia Brasch is only going to answer s from her district now because too many s.

NOTES 7. Protecting your Constituents and District a. It is important that legislator and district have similar views ex. – Ben Nelson signing off on “Obamacare” – now not a chance of reelection. 8. Reelection a. Incumbents are those already in office b. it is a huge advantage to already be in office – difficult to defeat. Ex. – Pres. Obama

-Objective: Each student will become staff members for a newly elected member of Congress and participate in an orientation for new congressional staff to learn important aspects of being an effective legislator. -New Staff Orientation – Preparing a member of Congress – next slide 1) Each group should follow steps to complete notebook. *Pass out Notebook #29 -Homework: 1) Notebook #29 - TUESDAY April 11

April 12 – Current Events Day -Objective: Each student will understand the events taking place at the national level of the United States government -Pass back papers -Student Presenters – self evaluations -Work on Notebook #29 or Discussion Board #29 -Homework: 1) Notebook #29 2) Discussion Board #29

-Objective: Each student will take on a role of a member the U.S. House of Representatives as they are sworn into Congress. -Choosing Sides – Please wait to be seated.-Go over spoke diagram in notebook *7 Republicans*5 Democrats (extras = democrat) -Video: The House of Representatives -Choosing Scenarios & Leadership 1) Each student should select a role card that they will fulfill 2) Have each party select 3 leaders 3) Distribute “Party Caucus” notes to groups 4) Recreate the “Swear in” Ceremony -Homework: 1) Notebook #29 - TUESDAY April 15

-Objective: Each student will take on a role of a member the U.S. House of Representatives as they are sworn into Congress. -Collect Notebook -Prepare for Visit to Lincoln 1) Review Medicaid bill 2) Go over questions and bills of Lydia Brasch -Homework: 1) WE LEAVE AT 7:15 TOMORROW April 16

-Objective: Each student will take on a role of a member the U.S. House of Representatives as they are sworn into Congress. -Seniors in Lincoln -Homework: 1) Notebook #29 - TUESDAY April 17

-Objective: Each student will create a mock House of Representatives to experience steps in the legislative process. -Videos 1) 2) -Working in Committee Activity 1)Discuss & Debate bills – background checks for guns 2) Notes – Your task in the next 2 days – next slides 3) Set up House committee meeting areas 4) Follow steps on Information Master 12B 5) Begin writing amendments to bills -Discussion Board #32 – visit to state capitol -Homework: 1) Discussion Board #32 April 18

Steps for a getting a bill through Congress 1. Bills are worked on in committee. *There are 20 House Standing Committees *There are 16 Senate Standing Committees *There are 4 Joint Committees 2. Leadership in the House Speaker of the House -Majority Leader-Minority Leader *Duty is to manage legislation on the House floor -Majority Whip-Minority Whip *Duty – to keep leadership informed and persuade party members to vote along party lines. Key Info for Project

Steps for a getting a bill through Congress 3. Committee Meeting Setup a. Senior member of majority party in middle b. Senior member of minority party to right c. Other committee members sit according to seniority 4. Model of a bill a. Each line of a bill is numbered – allows for Line Item Vetoes & easy removal or changing of particular parts of a bill without having to rewrite the entire bill. b. Thus, certain parts of a bill may be amended. 1. You will be discussing and amending a bill in a bit. 2.You will also break up according to party to make amendments 3. Proposed amendments ---- committee chair Key Info for Project

Steps for a getting a bill through Congress (continued) 4. Model of a bill (continued) c. Committee chair reads amendment proposal outloud. d. Main author has chance to explain e. vote is taken in committee to approve or reject proposal f. Continue this process for all amendments Key Info for Project

-Objective: Each student will understand the steps involved in creating law -Pass out Notebook #30 – Congressional Lawmaking *Discuss -Discussion Board #32 -Homework: 1) Notebook #30 – by TUESDAY April 19

April 22 – Current Events Day -Objective: Each student will understand the events taking place at the national level of the United States government -Presentations & Questioning -Student Presenters – self evaluations -Work on Notebook #30 *Discuss -Homework: 1) Notebook #30

-Objective: Each student will create a mock House of Representatives to experience steps in the legislative process. -Discuss & Collect Notebooks -Get back into Committee circles *Review Tuesday’s work -Working in Committee Activity 1) Begin writing amendments to bills–Follow Info Master 12B 2) Mark up the bill – step 5 3) Report the proposed bill & vote on House floor – step 6 -Homework: 1) Discussion Board #31 April 23

-Objective: Each student will create a mock House of Representatives to experience steps in the legislative process. -Study Habits Survey -Making Congressional Law – Phase 3 – Information Master 12C *Make copies of final amendments for ALL House members to be able to read. 1) Sit in appropriate seats 2) Prepare for the floor debate 3) Hold the floor debate 4) Prepare for final House vote on the first bill 5) Hold the final House vote -Homework: 1) Discussion Board #32 2) Notebook #30 - TUESDAY April 24

-Objective: Each student will experience a Senate filibuster through the video Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. -Mr. Smith Goes to Washington -Homework: 1) Discussion Board #31 April 25

-Objective: Each student will experience a Senate filibuster through the video Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. -Mr. Smith Goes to Washington -Homework: 1) Discussion Board #31 April 26

-Objective: Each student will create a mock House of Representatives to experience steps in the legislative process. -Current Event Presentations – Final Ones -Watch end of “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” -Homework: 1) Discussion Board #32 – TOMORROW 2) Notebook #32 – TOMORROW April 29

-Objective: Each student will create a mock House of Representatives to experience steps in the legislative process. -Notebook #32 & Discussion Board #32 - HANDOUT *Discuss & Complete -Homework: 1) Discussion Board #32 – THURSDAY 2) Notebook #32 – THURSDAY April 30

May 1 -Objective: Each student will take part in the presentation “Credit Card Blues” -Credit Card Blues and College -Homework: Notebook & Discussion Board

May 2 -Objective: Each student will understand the events taking place at the national level of the United States government -Go over Notebook & Discussion Board -Finish “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” -U.S. Citizenship Test *Grade in Class -Collect Books -Homework: NONE

-Objective: Each student will eat a cookie designed as a notebook to symbolize their undying love and gratitude for their notebook assignments. -No more Notebooks and Current Events – Solemn Celebration -Video Clip – “Hardball” -Poem “Finish the Race” -Homework: To live a live that “changes the world” for the better! May 3