Lesson Plans/Mr. Adams

 American Government

LP-AG-WK 12-13-14

[Fall 2008]

Monday/November 10^th

Quiz: Chapter 12 “Congress in Action” Vocabulary Quiz [Format/Matching/Terms and Definitions]-*Terms found on page 348 in the student text. *Definitions are to be found in the Glossary beginning on page 807 of the student textbook. (+2pts. each +52 pts. total value.)

U. S. Constitution Test: [Part II-Amendments 1-14] *Students are to articulate in writing the main point(s) of each of the first 14 Amendments.

Student Alert! Students are to study for U. S. Constitution Test-[Part III-Amendments 15-27].

*Test on Monday, November 24th. *Students are to articulate in writing the main point(s) of Amendments 15-27.

Tuesday/November 11^th

Teacher Directed Instruction: *Day #1-[Unit Examination Review]-Review with students the details of the upcoming Unit Exam covering: [Chapter 10 “Congress”] + [Chapter 11 “Powers of Congress”] + [Chapter 12 “Congress in Action”]. *Exam on Tuesday 11/18.

Homework Assignment (to be completed): Students are to list and identify the main points addressed in Chapter 10 “Congress” (in accordance with the suggested test question) for review/discussion purposes on Wednesday 11/12.

Wednesday/November 12^th

Teacher Directed Instruction: *Day #2-[Unit Examination Review]-Review with students the details of the upcoming Unit Exam covering: [Chapter 10 “Congress”] + [Chapter 11 “Powers of Congress”] + [Chapter 12 “Congress in Action”]. *Exam on Tuesday 11/18.

Quiz: Bonus Quiz (5 pts.) on Chapter 10 “The Congress” (pp. 262-284).

Class Discussion/Analysis: Main points addressed in Chapter 10 all sections for Unit Exam.

Homework Assignment (to be completed): Students are to list and identify the main points addressed in Chapter 11 “Powers of Congress” (in accordance with the suggested test question) for review/discussion purposes on Thursday 11/13.

Thursday/November 13^th

Teacher Directed Instruction: *Day #3-[Unit Examination Review]-Review with students the details of the upcoming Unit Exam covering: [Chapter 10 “Congress”] + [Chapter 11 “Powers of Congress”] + [Chapter 12 “Congress in Action”]. *Exam on Tuesday 11/18.

Quiz: Bonus Quiz (5 pts.) on Chapter 11 “Powers of Congress” (pp. 290-314).

Class Discussion/Analysis: Main points addressed in Chapter 11 all sections for Unit Exam.

Homework Assignment (to be completed): Students are to list and identify the main points addressed in Chapter 12 “Congress in Action” (in accordance with the suggested test question) for review/discussion purposes on Friday 11/14.

Friday/November 14^th

Class Discussion/Analysis: Main points addressed in Chapter 12 all sections for Unit Exam.

Quiz: Bonus Quiz (5 pts.) on Chapter 12 “Congress in Action” (pp. 320-346).

Test: Students to select one of three essay questions (+50 pts. each) for Unit Examination covering: [Chapter 10 “Congress”] + [Chapter 11 “Powers of Congress”] + [Chapter 12 “Congress in Action”]. *Students may “take home” essay of their choice to complete and bring back by Monday, November 17th. *Remaining two essay questions will comprise the final two-thirds of the Unit Examination to be completed in class on Tuesday, November 18th.

Student Alert! *Quiz on 11/17. Chapter 13 Section 1 “The President’s Job Description” (pp. 354-358). [Format (5) True/False & (5) Multiple Choice Questions] (+3 pts. each +30 pts. total value).

Monday/November 17^th

Main Idea: Chapter 13 Section 1 “The President’s Job Description” (pp. 354-358).

Section Objectives:

1.     Identify the President’s many roles.

2.     Understand the formal qualifications necessary to become President.

3.     Discuss issues involving the length of the President’s term.

4.     Describe the President’s pay and benefits.

Materials Distribution: Government on File Study Sheets for Chapter 13 Section 1.

·        Formal Powers: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial 3.01.

·        Formal Powers of the Executive Branch: Diplomatic and Military 3.02.

·        Limitations on Powers 3.03.

·        Presidential Roles 3.04-[Chief of State, Chief Executive, Chief Administrator & Chief Legislator.]

·        Presidential Roles 3.05-[Chief Diplomat, Commander-in-Chief, Chief Economic Planner & Chief of Party.]

·        The Job of the President 3.06-[Duties, Salary and Benefits, Qualifications & Duration of Position.]

Quiz: Chapter 13 Section 1 “The President’s Job Description” (pp. 354-358). [Format (5) True/False & (5) Multiple Choice Questions] (+3 pts. each +30 pts. total value).

Video Presentation: Video viewing of the “Liberty Project” presentation on the American Presidency.

Class Discussion/Analysis: Discuss the myriad duties and responsibilities associated with the office of the presidency.

Test: Students to turn in “take home” portion of Unit Examination. (Essay question +50 pts. total value).

Tuesday/November 18^th

Test: Unit Exam covering: [Chapter 10 “Congress”] + [Chapter 11 “Powers of Congress”] + [Chapter 12 “Congress in Action”]. (Test Format (2) essay questions +50 pts. each).

Student Alert! Quiz on 11/19. Chapter 13 Section 2 “Presidential Succession and the Vice Presidency” (pp. 359-363). [Format (5) True/False & (5) Multiple Choice Questions] (+3 pts. each +30 pts. total value).

Wednesday/November 19^th

Main Idea: Chapter 13 Section 2 “Presidential Succession and the Vice Presidency” (pp. 359-363).

Section Objectives:

1.     Explain how the Constitution provides for presidential succession.

2.     Understand the Constitutional provisions relating to presidential disability.

3.     Describe the role of the Vice President.

Materials Distribution: Government on File Study Sheets for Chapter 13 Section 2.

·        Presidential Election and Succession 3.07

·        The Job of the Vice President 3.13.

·        Role of the Vice President (Formal and Informal Roles) 3.14.

Quiz: Chapter 13 Section 2 “Presidential Succession and the Vice Presidency” (pp. 359-363). [Format (5) True/False & (5) Multiple Choice Questions] (+3 pts. each +30 pts. total value).

Class Discussion/Analysis: Discuss the myriad duties and responsibilities associated with the office of the Vice Presidency.

Student Alert! Quiz on 11/20. Chapter 13 Section 3 “Presidential Selection: The Framers Plan” (pp. 365-367). [Format (5) Matching Terms/Definitions & (5) Multiple Choice Questions] (+3 pts. each +30 pts. total value).

Thursday/November 20^th

Main Idea: Chapter 13 Section 3 “Presidential Selection: The Framers Plan” (pp. 365-367).

An examination of the original provisions for selecting a President devised by the Framers at 

the Constitutional Convention.

Section Objectives: Upon the completion of this section, students will be able to:

1.     Explain the Framer’s original provisions for choosing the President.

2.     Outline how the rise of political parties changed the original process set out in the Constitution.

Quiz: Chapter 13 Section 3 “Presidential Selection: The Framers Plan” (pp. 365-367).

[Format (5) Matching Terms/Definitions & (5) Multiple Choice Questions] (+3 pts. each +30 pts. total value).

Teacher Directed Instruction: Discuss the role that political parties played in the changes to the original process of presidential selection set out in the Constitution.

Class Discussion/Analysis: Students describe how the Framers originally designed the selection process for President. Discuss the resulting problems that occurred, why they occurred, and how they were resolved.

Focus: This lesson focuses on the Framers’ plan for presidential selection and how that process has changed over time.

Homework Assignment (to be completed): Read and Study Chapter 13 Section 4 “Presidential Nominations.” (pp. 368-375).

Student Alert! Prepare for Illinois State Constitution Test on Tuesday, November 25^th. *Comparison/Contrast Analysis with the Federal Constitution. (+100 pts. total value).

Student Alert! Quiz on 11/21.Chapter 13 Section 4 “Presidential Nominations” (pp. 368-375). [Format (5) True/False & (5) Multiple Choice Questions] (+3 pts. each +30 pts. total value).

Friday/ November 21^st

Main Idea: Chapter 13 Section 4 “Presidential Nominations” (pp. 368-375).

*An examination of the presidential nomination process, including the pros and cons of today’s primary system.

Section Objectives: Upon the completion of this section, students will be able to:

1.     Describe the role of conventions in the presidential nominating process.

2.     Evaluate the importance of presidential primaries.

3.     Understand the role of the caucus-convention process in States that do not hold primaries.

4.     Outline the events that take place during a national convention.

5.     Examine the characteristics of those nominated as a presidential candidate.

Quiz: Chapter 13 Section 4 “Presidential Nominations” (pp. 368-375). [Format (5) True/False & (5) Multiple Choice Questions] (+3 pts. each +30 pts. total value).

Teacher Directed Instruction: Identify the major objective of the national convention.

Alternate Instructional Method(s): Utilize Basic Principles of the Constitution Transparencies, Popular Sovereignty, Transparencies 9-15. L2

Class Discussion/Analysis: Conventions play a vital role in the presidential nomination process. Discuss with students what they know about national nominating conventions.

Focus: This lesson focuses on primaries, party caucuses, and conventions resulting in candidate nominations.

Monday/ November 24^th

U. S. Constitution Test: Part III-Amendments 15-27. *Students are to articulate in writing the main point(s) of Amendments 15-27.

Student Alert! Prepare for Illinois State Constitution Test on Tuesday, November 25^th. *Comparison/Contrast Analysis with the Federal Constitution. (+100 pts. total value).

Tuesday/ November 25^th

Illinois State Constitution Test: Illinois State Constitution Test- Essay Format. [Comparison/Contrast Analysis with the Federal Constitution] (+100 pts. total value).

Wednesday/November 26^th

Student Alert! Quiz on 12/1. Chapter 13 Section 5 “The Election” (pp. 377-384). [Format (5) Matching Terms/Definitions & (5) Multiple Choice Questions] (+3 pts. each +30 pts. total value).

Monday/December 1 ^st

Main Idea: Chapter 13 The Presidency/Section 5 “The Election” (pp. 377-384).

To examine the operation of the Electoral College system as set out in the U. S. Constitution.

Section Objectives: Upon the completion of this section, students will be able to:

1.     Understand the function of the Electoral College today.

2.     Describe the flaws in the Electoral College.

3.     Outline the advantages and disadvantages of proposed reforms of the Electoral College.

Teacher Directed Instruction: An examination of the basic facts about the Electoral College system today

Materials Distribution: Government on File Study Sheets for Chapter 13 Section 5.

·        Electoral College: Overview 3.11.

·        Problems with the Electoral College System 3.12.

Quiz: Chapter 13 Section 5 “The Election” (pp. 377-384). [Format (5) Matching Terms/Definitions & (5) Multiple Choice Questions] (+3 pts. each +30 pts. total value).

Class Discussion/Analysis: Discuss the flaws in the Electoral College system and the reforms proposed to repair those flaws.

Focus: The formal election of a President occurs when the Electoral College votes. Describe how the Electoral College works.