1. January 6 -Objective: Each student will test their understanding and knowledge based on the U.S. Citizenship test. -Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Za4ZZN0SekEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Za4ZZN0SekE -U.S. Citizenship Test 1) Take 2) Review as class -Current Events - Federalism played out in Nebraska (see Omaha World Herald) *write a short summary of how the article relates to federalism -Homework: 1) Find an article online that discusses federalism in Nebraska (majijuana)

2. 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. -Discuss article summaries from yesterday. *Talk about how federalism is playing out in Nebraska -Conservative, Liberal, Moderate 1) Review the meaning of each 2) Determining Bias of Major Issues - Conservative, Moderate, Liberal a. Abortionb. Gun Rightsc. War d. Gov’t Shutdown (Finances) e. Energyf. Taxesg. Job Creation h. Marriagei. Marijuanaj. College Loans 3) Choose an issue above and find two articles using CNN and Fox a. 1 article from each source b. Highlight or underline words or phrases that you think might make this biased. -Homework: 1) 2 articles with highlights and/or underlines.

3. 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. -Discuss article summaries from yesterday. -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

4. January 8 Objective: Each student will originate ideas on producing a project or achieving a goal through “Community Studio (20% Time)” -20% Time 1) Pass out a blank calendar to all students *Mark ALL dates of possible work time. *Work math to determine time available. 2) Timeline a. Work on sample timeline (choose a student or group) b. Entire class will help determine what to put on timeline c. Work on individual timelines. - Begin work next Thursday. -Homework: 1) Timeline complete by next week.

5. January 9 -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. -Understanding Media Bias *Conservative, Liberal, Moderate 1) Review the meaning of each 2) Determining Bias of Major Issues - Conservative, Moderate, Liberal a. Abortionb. Gun Rightsc. War d. Gov’t Shutdown (Finances) e. Energyf. Taxesg. Job Creation h. Marriagei. Marijuanaj. College Loans -Current Events Project - Discuss dates -Notebook #10 - Make sure everyone has it shared on Google Drive *Go over expectations - step by step through notebook -Homework: 1) NONE - will work on notebook on Monday.

6. January 12 Objective: Each student will compare the roles of state and national government by better understanding federalism. -Video - “What is Federalism?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie6mvIDU2y4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie6mvIDU2y4 -Lecture & Notes – Ch. 4:1 - Federalism 1) Lecture & Notes – Ch. 4:1 *Work on study guide 4:1 during lecture -Notebook #10 - Work on together -Homework: 1) Notebook #10 – WEDNESDAY 2) Study Guide 4:1 - WEDNESDAY

7. January 13 Objective: -Each student will argue in favor of state power OR favor of national power in understanding federalism. -Federalism Activity - See Materials for Chapter 4 (overhead) 1) Group Students 2) The Federal System - 3 Handouts and Federal System Chart 3) Answer questions on each handout. -Notebook #10 & Study Guide 4:1 -Homework: 1) Notebook #10 – WEDNESDAY 2) Study Guide 4:1 - WEDNESDAY 3) Quiz 4:1 - WEDNESDAY

8. January 14 Objective: -Each student will apply their knowledge of federalism on a quiz. -Questions on 4:1 Study guide -Quiz - 4:1 (on Angel) *Collect Notebook #10 *Collect Study Guide 4:1 -Discussion Board #1 - Federalism Article -Assign: 1) Notebook #11 2) Study Guide 4:2 -Homework: 1) Complete Discussion Board Post.

9. January 15 Objective: Each student will originate ideas on producing a project or achieving a goal through “Community Studio (20% Time)” -20% Time 1) Pass out a blank calendar to all students *Mark ALL dates of possible work time. *Work math to determine time available. 2) Timeline a. Work on sample timeline (choose a student or group) b. Entire class will help determine what to put on timeline c. Work on individual timelines. - Begin work next Thursday. -Homework: 1) Timeline complete by next week.

10. January 16 – Current Events Day -Objective: Each student will understand the events taking place at the national level of the United States government -Current Events Presentations -Work on Notebook #11 & Study Guide *Some students should begin work on Current Events. -Homework: 1) NONE

11. January 19 Objective: Each student will compare the roles of state and national government by better understanding federalism. -Video - “Northwest Ordinance” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgS2Ar4QBxE (just a portion) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgS2Ar4QBxE -Lecture & Notes – Ch. 4:2 - Federalism 1) Lecture & Notes – Ch. 4:2 *Work on study guide 4:2 during lecture -Notebook #11 - Work on together -Homework: 1) Notebook #11 – TUESDAY 2) Study Guide 4:2 - TUESDAY

12. January 20 Objective: -Each student will apply their knowledge of federalism on a quiz. -Questions on 4:2 Study guide -Quiz - 4:2 (on Angel) *Collect Notebook #11 *Collect Study Guide 4:2 -Discussion Board #1 - “American Sniper” Article and views on war (Google Document) -Assign: 1) Notebook #11 2) Study Guide 4:2 -Homework: 1) Complete Discussion Board Post.

13. January 21 Objective: -Each student will justify their point of view on federalism through a discussion board forum -Discussion Board #1 - “American Sniper” & War - Google Document *Discussion -Assign: 1) Notebook #12 2) Study Guide 4:3 -Homework: 1) Notebook #12 - Tuesday 2) Chapter 4 TEST - Tuesday

14. January 22 Objective: Each student will originate ideas on producing a project or achieving a goal through “Community Studio (20% Time)” -20% Time 1) Weekly To-Do Sheet 2) Work on Project -Homework: 1) Weekly To-Do Sheet

15. January 23 – Current Events Day -Objective: Each student will understand the events taking place at the national level of the United States government -Current Events Presentations -Work on Notebook #12 & Study Guide *Some students should begin work on Current Events. -Homework: 1) Chapter 4 Test - Tuesday

16. January 26 Objective: Each student will compare the roles of state and national government by better understanding federalism. -Video - Full Faith and Credit Clause and Privileges & Immunities (up to 5:00) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHKk7cGw5Wc&list=PLn5- 8ZahPKE64BMnJC2H63ZBmbE0xR9Nl https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHKk7cGw5Wc&list=PLn5- 8ZahPKE64BMnJC2H63ZBmbE0xR9Nl -Lecture & Notes – Ch. 4:3 - Interstate Relations and Federalism 1) Lecture & Notes – Ch. 4:3 *Work on study guide 4:3 during lecture -Notebook #12 -Homework: 1) Notebook #12 – TUESDAY 2) Study Guide Ch. 4 - TUESDAY 3) Ch. 4 Test - TUESDAY

17. January 27 Objective: -Each student will apply their knowledge of federalism on a test. -Questions on 4:3 Study guide -Test - Ch. 4 (on Angel) *Collect Notebook #12 *Collect Study Guide -Discussion Board #2 - Understanding the different generations after WWII -Assign: 1) Notebook #13 2) Study Guide 5:1 & 5:2 -Homework: 1) Complete Discussion Board Post.

18. January 28 Objective: -Each student will justify their point of view on federalism through a discussion board forum -Discussion Board #2 - “Understanding the different generations following WWII” *Discussion -Assign: 1) Notebook #13 2) Study Guide 5:1 & 5:2 -Homework: 1) Notebook #13 - Tuesday 2) 5:1 & 5:2 Quiz - Tuesday

19. January 29 Objective: Each student will originate ideas on producing a project or achieving a goal through “Community Studio (20% Time)” -20% Time 1) Weekly To-Do Sheet 2) Work on Project -Homework: 1) Weekly To-Do Sheet

20. January 30 – Current Events Day -Objective: Each student will understand the events taking place at the national level of the United States government -Current Events Presentations -Work on Notebook #13 & Study Guide *Some students should begin work on Current Events. -Homework: 1) Chapter 5:1 & 5:2 Quiz - Tuesday

21. February 2 Objective: Each student will review the Constitution as it pertains to interstate relations among the states and the federal government. -No School - Snow Day

22. February 3 Objective: Each student will review the Constitution as it pertains to interstate relations among the states and the federal government. -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

23. February 4 Objective: Each student will review the Constitution as it pertains to interstate relations among the states and the federal government. -No School - Snow Day

24. February 5 Objective: -Each student will apply their knowledge of federalism on a test. -Questions on 5:1-5:2 Study guide -Quiz - Ch. 5:1 & 5:2 (on Angel) *Collect Notebook #13 *Collect Study Guide -Read and Discuss Forum #3 - Beheading by ISIL http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2015/01/31/japan-jordan- islamic-state-hostage/22643137/ http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2015/01/31/japan-jordan- islamic-state-hostage/22643137/ -Assign and Begin Chapter 9 lecture: 1) Notebook #15 2) Study Guide 9:1 & 9:2 & 9:3 -Homework: 1) Complete Discussion Board Post.

25. February 6 Objective: Each student will originate ideas on producing a project or achieving a goal through “Community Studio (20% Time)” -Finish Chapter 9 Lecture -20% Time 1) Weekly To-Do Sheet 2) Work on Project 3) Work on Notebook & Study Guide -Homework: 1) Weekly To-Do Sheet

26. February 10 – Current Events Day -Objective: Each student will understand the events taking place at the national level of the United States government -Current Events Presentations -Work on Notebook #15 & Study Guide *Some students should begin work on Current Events. -Homework: 1) Chapter 9:1-9:3 Quiz - Tuesday

27. February 11 Objective: -Each student will apply their knowledge of federalism on a test. -Questions on 9:1-9:3 Study guide -Quiz - Ch. 9:1-9:3 (on Angel) *Collect Notebook #15 *Collect Study Guide -Discussion Forum #4 - ???????????????? -Chapter 5 & 9 Test - TUESDAY -Homework: 1) Complete Discussion Board Post. 2) Chapter 5 & 9 Test - TUESDAY

28. February 12 Objective: Each student will originate ideas on producing a project or achieving a goal through “Community Studio (20% Time)” -20% Time 1) Weekly To-Do Sheet 2) Work on Project 3) Work on Notebook & Study Guide -Homework: 1) Weekly To-Do Sheet

29. February 16 Objective: Each student will analyze the role of the mass media on public opinion -Lecture & Notes – Ch. 8:1-8:3 – Mass Media & Public Opinion 1) Lecture & Notes – Ch. 8:1-8:3 *Discuss – Chapter 8:1-8:3 Quiz TUESDAY -Homework: 1) No Notebook this week 2) Quiz – Tuesday – Ch. 8:1-8:3

30. February 17 Objective: -Each student will analyze the role of mass media on public opinion -Understanding Persuasive Techniques 1) Chapter 8 Notes – Persuasive Techniques 2) Recognizing Persuasive Techniques *Placards 9A-9F 3) Quiz – Angel – Common Persuasive Techniques -Quiz - 8:1-8:3 (on Angel) *Collect Study Guide -Research & Discussion Forum #4 - ISIS, the media, and the U.S. responsibility -Homework: 1) Complete Discussion Board Post.

31. February 18 Objective: -Each student will justify their point of view of the situations regarding ISIS. -Discussion Board #4 - ISIS, the media, and the U.S. responsibility -Assign: 1) Notebook #16 2) Study Guide - All of Chapter 7 -Homework: 1) Notebook #16 - Tuesday 2) Ch. 7 Quiz - Tuesday

32. February 19 Objective: Each student will originate ideas on producing a project or achieving a goal through “Community Studio (20% Time)” -20% Time 1) Weekly To-Do Sheet 2) Work on Project 3) Work on Notebook & Study Guide -Homework: 1) Weekly To-Do Sheet 2) Ch. 7 Quiz - Tuesday 3) Notebook #16 - Tuesday

33. February 20 – Current Events Day -Objective: Each student will understand the events taking place at the national level of the United States government -Current Events Presentations -Work on Notebook #16 & Study Guide *Some students should begin work on Current Events. -Homework: 1) Chapter 7 Quiz - Tuesday

34. February 23 Objective: Each student will recognize the steps in the electoral process. -Discussion Board #4 - ISIS, the media, and US responsibility *Discuss -Lecture & Notes – Ch. 7 – The Electoral Process 1) Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfrXIGclkLAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfrXIGclkLA 2) Lecture & Notes – Ch. 7 *Discuss – Chapter 7 Quiz TUESDAY 3) Video - Super PAC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmQ37zm7-uUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmQ37zm7-uU -Notebook #16 & Study Guide Ch. 7 -Homework: 1) Notebook #16 – TUESDAY 2) Study Guide Ch. 7 3) Quiz – Tuesday – Ch. 7

35. February 24 Objective: -Each student will recognize the steps involved in the electoral process. -Quiz - Ch. 7 (on Angel) *Collect Study Guide -Research & Discussion Forum #5 - Where is Nebraska at on gay marriage? -Homework: 1) Complete Discussion Board Post #5

36. February 25 Objective: -Each student will compare Nebraska’s stance on gay marriage with other states in the United States. -Discussion Board #5 - Where is Nebraska at on gay marriage? -Assign: 1) Notebook #17 2) Study Guide - Ch. 10:1 & 10:2 -Homework: 1) Notebook #17 - Tuesday 2) Ch. 10:1 & 10:2 Quiz - Tuesday

37. February 26 Objective: Each student will originate ideas on producing a project or achieving a goal through “Community Studio (20% Time)” -20% Time 1) Weekly To-Do Sheet 2) Work on Project 3) Work on Notebook & Study Guide -Homework: 1) Weekly To-Do Sheet 2) Ch. 10:1 & 10:2 Quiz - Tuesday 3) Notebook #17 - Tuesday

38. February 27 – Current Events Day -Objective: Each student will understand the events taking place at the national level of the United States government -Current Events Presentations -Work on Notebook #17 & Study Guide *Some students should begin work on Current Events. -Homework: 1) Chapter 10:1 & 10:2 Quiz - Tuesday

39. March 2 Objective: Each student will compare Congress between national and state as well as between the House of Representatives and the Senate. -Videos - -Lecture & Notes – Ch. 10 – Congress 1) Video - 1) Lecture & Notes – Ch. 10:1-10:2 *Discuss – Chapter 10:1 & 10:2 Quiz TUESDAY -Notebook #17 -Homework: 1) Notebook #17 – TUESDAY 2) Quiz – Tuesday – Ch. 10:1 & 10:2

40. March 3 Objective: Each student will compare Congress between national and state as well as between the House of Representatives and the Senate. -Quiz - Ch. 10:1 & 10:2 (on Angel) *Collect Study Guide -Research & Discussion Forum #5 - Where is Nebraska at on gay marriage? -Homework: 1) Complete Discussion Board Post #5

41. March 4 Objective: -Each student will compare Nebraska’s stance on gay marriage with other states in the United States. -Discussion Board #5 - Where is Nebraska at on gay marriage? *Discuss -Assign: 1) Notebook #18 2) Study Guide - Ch. 10:3 & 10:4 -Homework: 1) Notebook #18 - Tuesday 2) Ch. 10:3 & 10:4 Quiz - Tuesday

42. March 5 Objective: Each student will originate ideas on producing a project or achieving a goal through “Community Studio (20% Time)” -20% Time 1) Weekly To-Do Sheet 2) Work on Project 3) Work on Notebook & Study Guide -Homework: 1) Weekly To-Do Sheet 2) Ch. 10:3 & 10:4 Quiz - Tuesday 3) Notebook #18 - Tuesday

43. March 6 – Current Events Day -Objective: Each student will understand the events taking place at the national level of the United States government -Current Events Presentations -Work on Notebook #18 & Study Guide *Some students should begin work on Current Events. -Homework: 1) Chapter 10:3 & 10:4 Quiz - Tuesday

44. March 9 Objective: Each student will compare Congress between national and state as well as between the House of Representatives and the Senate. -Videos “The Bicameral Congress - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9defOwVWS8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9defOwVWS8 -Lecture & Notes – Ch. 10 – Congress 1) Lecture & Notes – Ch. 10:3-10:4 (Senate) *Discuss – Chapter 10:3 & 10:4 Quiz TUESDAY -Notebook #18 -Homework: 1) Notebook #18 – TUESDAY 2) Quiz – Tuesday – Ch. 10:3 & 10:4 3) Ch. 10 Test - Wednesday

45. March 10 Objective: Each student will compare Congress between national and state as well as between the House of Representatives and the Senate. -Quiz - Ch. 10:3 & 10:4 (on Angel) *Collect & GRADE Study Guide -Review for Ch. 10 Test - TOMORROW *Pass back study guide for Ch. 10 Test -Turn study guides in tomorrow to take test -Homework: 1) Ch. 10 Test - TOMORROW

46. March 11 Objective: -Each student will compare Nebraska’s stance on gay marriage with other states in the United States. -Chapter 10 Test -Assign: 1) Notebook #19 2) Study Guide - Ch. 11 -Homework: 1) Notebook #19 - Tuesday 2) Ch. 11 Quiz - Tuesday

47. March 12 Objective: Each student will originate ideas on producing a project or achieving a goal through “Community Studio (20% Time)” -20% Time 1) Weekly To-Do Sheet 2) Work on Project 3) Work on Notebook & Study Guide -Homework: 1) Weekly To-Do Sheet 2) Ch. 11 Quiz - Tuesday 3) Notebook #19 - Tuesday

48. March 16 Objective: Each student will analyze the varying powers of Congress. -March Madness Theme Song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhC5-uIJJWQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhC5-uIJJWQ *Pass out Brackets -Lecture & Notes – Ch. 11 – Powers of Congress 1) Lecture & Notes – Ch. 11 *Discuss – Chapter 11 Quiz TUESDAY -Notebook #19 -Homework: 1) Notebook #19 – TUESDAY 2) Quiz – Tuesday – Ch. 11

49. March 17 Objective: Each student will analyze the varying powers of Congress. -Quiz - Ch. 11 (on Angel) *Collect & GRADE Study Guide - -Presidential March Madness *Prepare and Assign Presidents for the Bracket -Presidential Game Planning - See Next Slides -Homework: 1) Presidential March Madness

50. Presidential March Madness -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

51. Presidential March Madness -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

52. March 18 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. -Presidential March Madness - See Previous Slides *Begin work - presentations begin Monday -Homework: 1) Presidential March Madness Presentations - Monday

53. March 19 Objective: Each student will originate ideas on producing a project or achieving a goal through “Community Studio (20% Time)” -20% Time 1) Weekly To-Do Sheet 2) Work on Project 3) Presidential March Madness Presentations -Homework: 1) Weekly To-Do Sheet 2) Presidential March Madness Presentations - Monday

54. March 20 – Current Events Day -Objective: Each student will understand the events taking place at the national level of the United States government -Current Events Presentations -Work on Presidential March Madness Presentations -Homework: 1) Presidential March Madness Presentations

55. March 23 -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. Create a Google Document AND SHARE w/ Mr. Lahm b. Include at least 2 specific details on bottom of bracket as to why they chose one President as being more influential over another c. Prepare for quiz over the ORDER of Presidents 2) Use Google Form to determine winner of the bracket *”A” is for the TOP person of the bracket *”B” is for the BOTTOM person of the bracket

56. March 24 -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

57. 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 -Assign: 1) Notebook #20 2) Study Guide - Ch. 12:1 & 12:2 -Homework: 1) Notebook #20 - Tuesday 2) Ch. 12:1 & 12:2 Quiz - Tuesday

58. March 26 Objective: Each student will originate ideas on producing a project or achieving a goal through “Community Studio (20% Time)” -20% Time 1) Weekly To-Do Sheet 2) Work on Project 3) Notebook #20 & Study Guide 12:1 & 12:2 -Homework: 1) Weekly To-Do Sheet

59. March 27 – Current Events Day -Objective: Each student will understand the events taking place at the national level of the United States government -Current Events Presentations -Work on Presidential March Madness Presentations -Homework: 1) Notebook #20 2) Study Guide 12:1 & 12:2 3) President’s Quiz - Tuesday (STILL NEED TO CREATE)

60. March 30 -Objective: Each student will analyze and assess the powers of Congress via lecture, notes, and their study guide. -Lecture & Notes – Ch. 12 – Congress in Action *Have study guide out *Review & Discuss -Presidential March Madness -Homework: 1) Ch. 12:1 & 12:2 Quiz – TOMORROW 2) President’s Quiz - TOMORROW 3) Notebook #20 - TOMORROW

61. 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 -Finish Presidential March Madness -Pass out: (DUE NEXT TUESDAY, APRIL 8) 1) Study Guide – Chapter 12:3 & 12:4 2) Notebook #21 – Congress in Action -Homework: 1) President’s Quiz - TOMORROW

62. April 2 -Objective: Each student will analyze and assess the powers of Congress via lecture, notes, and their study guide. -Lecture & Notes – Ch. 12:3 & 12:4 – Congress in Action *Have study guide out *Review & Discuss -Work on Ch. 12:3 & 12:4 Study Guides & Notebook #21 -Homework: 1) Ch. 12:3 & 12:4 Quiz – TUESDAY 2) Notebook #21 - TUESDAY

63. April 3 Objective: Each student will originate ideas on producing a project or achieving a goal through “Community Studio (20% Time)” -20% Time 1) Weekly To-Do Sheet 2) Work on Project 3) Notebook #21 & Study Guide 12:3 & 12:4 -Homework: 1) Weekly To-Do Sheet 2) QUIZ - TUESDAY

64. -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 2012 2) Notebook #28 – Legislative Branch April 4

65. -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 2012 2) Notebook #28 – Legislative Branch April 5

66. -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

67. -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

68. 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.

69. 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

71. Committes in Congress http://www.govtrack.us/congress/committees/ 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. http://www.govtrack.us/congress/committees/

72. 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 emails from her district now because too many emails.

73. 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

74. -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

75. 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

76. -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 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6LWHFVzjKY -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 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6LWHFVzjKY April 15

77. -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

78. -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

79. -Objective: Each student will create a mock House of Representatives to experience steps in the legislative process. -Videos 1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKvY0Q3tI6I&feature=relmfu 2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxT7QjlvDqM -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 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKvY0Q3tI6I&feature=relmfuhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxT7QjlvDqM April 18

80. 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

81. 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

82. 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

83. -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

84. 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

85. -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

86. -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

87. -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

88. -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

89. -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

90. -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

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

92. 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

93. -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