CIVICS UNIT 2 - LEGISLATIVE BRANCH AND LINKAGE INSTITUTIONS
"Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending." - Carl Bard
UNIT 2, LESSON 1 - LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Learning Objective: Students will be able to describe the different structures, powers, and functions of each house of Congress.
Learning Objective: Students will be able to describe the different structures, powers, and functions of each house of Congress.
- Complete the READING for this lesson
- Complete the NOTES for this lesson
- Complete the supplemental assignment – The Practical Politician
- Complete the supplemental assignment – What's Your Job?
- Complete the additional assignment – Is Fat the New Normal in America?
- Alternative Assignment - WHAT DO YOU DO?
UNIT 2, LESSON 2 - THE SENATE
Learning Objective: Students will be able to describe the different structures, powers, and functions of the Senate.
Learning Objective: Students will be able to describe the different structures, powers, and functions of the Senate.
- Complete the READING for this lesson
- Complete the NOTES for this lesson
- Complete the supplemental assignment – Leadership in the Senate
- Complete the additional assignment – Should We Impose Term Limits on Members of Congress?
- Alternative Assignment - WOULD YOU RATIFY THE TREATY?
UNIT 2, LESSON 3 - THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Learning Objective: Students will be able to describe the different structures, powers, and functions of the House of Representatives.
Learning Objective: Students will be able to describe the different structures, powers, and functions of the House of Representatives.
- Complete the READING for this lesson
- Complete the NOTES for this lesson
- Complete the supplemental assignment – Leadership in the House
- Complete the additional assignment – Members of Congress
- Alternative Assignment
UNIT 2, LESSON 4 - WHAT DETERMINES REPRESENTATION?
Learning Objective: Students will be able to describe how representation in the House of Reps is determined for each state and explain the negative consequences of political gerrymandering.
Learning Objective: Students will be able to describe how representation in the House of Reps is determined for each state and explain the negative consequences of political gerrymandering.
- Complete the READING for this lesson
- Complete the NOTES for this lesson
- Complete the supplemental assignment – Representation in the House
- Complete the additional assignment – Interpreting a Political Map
- Alternative Assignment
UNIT 2, LESSON 5 - BILL TO A LAW
Learning Objective: Students will be able to describe the process of how a bill becomes a law.
Learning Objective: Students will be able to describe the process of how a bill becomes a law.
- Complete the READING for this lesson
- Complete the NOTES for this lesson
- Complete the supplemental assignment – How a Bill Becomes a Law Flowchart
- Complete the additional assignment – Tracking Students on Campus
- Alternative Assignment
UNIT 2, LESSON 6 - ELECTIONS AND VOTING
Learning Objective: Students will be able to explain the history of the electoral process in America (when we vote, who we vote for, who's most likely to vote, how the right to vote has changed over time).
Learning Objective: Students will be able to explain the history of the electoral process in America (when we vote, who we vote for, who's most likely to vote, how the right to vote has changed over time).
- Complete the READING for this lesson
- Complete the NOTES for this lesson
- Complete the supplemental assignment – Candidate Report Card
- Complete the additional assignment – The Grandfather Clause
- Alternative Assignment - DO 18-YEAR-OLDS VOTE?
UNIT 2, LESSON 7 - MASS MEDIA AND INTEREST GROUPS
Learning Objective: Students will be able to explain how increasingly diverse choices of media and communication outlets influence elections and policy making. Students will be able to explain the benefits and potential problems of interest group influence on elections and policy making.
Learning Objective: Students will be able to explain how increasingly diverse choices of media and communication outlets influence elections and policy making. Students will be able to explain the benefits and potential problems of interest group influence on elections and policy making.
- Complete the READING for this lesson
- Complete the NOTES for this lesson
- Complete the supplemental assignment – Candidate Report Card
- Complete the additional assignment – The Grandfather Clause
- Alternative Assignment