2020-21  Daily Check In

AP Government and Politics

Thurs. Jan. 14 (C1) - Cleaned up any messes left from Round Robin. Open question period on Unit 5.  Quizlet Live. Unit 5 test. Final face to face class meeting. 

Wed. Jan. 13 (C2) - A visit from Mr. Saygers about registering and paying for the May 3 AP Government and Politics exam. Unit 5 test. Final face to face class meeting. 

Tues. Jan. 12 (C1) - A visit from Mr. Saygers about registering and paying for the May 3 AP Government and Politics exam. Worked through grading argumentative free response questions. Set up Round Robin Exchange. Assignment: Test over Unit 5 next class period. You should also complete all components of the Round Robin Exchange.

>> Mon. Jan. 11 (everyone) - Complete this lesson on The Media's Influence on Government and Politics. Be certain to submit your work prior to 11:59 pm on Monday January 11, 2021.  No late work will be accepted after 3:00 pm on Thursday January 14.  Reminder that there will be a Unit 5 test on Wednesday (1/13)  for cohort 2 and on Thursday (1/14) for cohort 1.

Fri. Jan. 8 (C2) - Completed items 1-3 on the Daily Line Up. Assignment: Complete this work on Argument Essays and 5.9-5.10-5.11  prior to 11:59 p.m on Tuesday Jan. 12.

Thurs. Jan. 7 (C1) - Completed items 1-3 on the Daily Line Up. Assignment: Complete this work on Argument Essays and 5.9-5.10-5.11  prior to 11:59 p.m on Friday Jan. 8.

Wed. Jan. 6 (C2) - Completed items 1-3 on the Daily Line Up. Assignment: Complete this document by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday January 6.

Tues. Jan. 5 (C1) - Completed items 1-3 on the Daily Line Up. Assignment: Complete this document by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday January 6.

>> Mon. Jan. 4 (everyone) - Complete this lesson on Voter Turnout and Political Parties . Be certain to submit your work prior to 11:59 pm on Monday January 4, 2021.

December 19, 2020 - January 3, 2021- No School

Winter break

Fri. Dec. 18 (C2) - Completed items 1 and 2 on the Daily Line Up. Assignment: Be certain to take care of item #3 on the Daily Line Up prior to coming to our next face to face class meeting.  Have a great holiday break and please stay safe and healthy!

Thursday Dec. 17 (C1) - Completed items 1 and 2 on the Daily Line Up. Assignment: Be certain to take care of item #3 on the Daily Line Up prior to coming to our next face to face class meeting.  Have a great holiday break and please stay safe and healthy!

Wed. Dec. 16 (C2) - Completed in depth discussion of social policy and how ideology impacts positions on the passage and implementation. Spent some time working on fiscal and monetary policy.  Assignment: Prepare for a unit 4 test.  It is highly advisable to spend time with the vocabulary and read the series listed under item #3 on the Daily Line Up.

Tues. Dec. 15 (C1) - Completed in depth discussion of social policy and how ideology impacts positions on the passage and implementation. Spent some time working on Supply Side economics.  Assignment: Prepare for a unit 4 test.  It is highly advisable to spend time with the vocabulary and read the series listed under item #2 on the Daily Line Up.

>> Mon. Dec. 14 (everyone) - For Monday - December 14 - Read carefully take a set of bulleted notes on section 4.10. Complete the Reflect on the Essential Question exercises on p. 451 and p. 475.  Be certain to submit your work prior to 11:59 pm on Monday December 14, 2020.

Fri. Dec. 11 (C2) - Completed Daily Line Up.  Assignment: Read carefully 4.9.  Take serious time to study the vocabulary with the quizlet provided. It would be wise to come to our next face to face class with questions.   Remember that we will be testing over unit 4 next week.  Prepare.

Thurs. Dec. 10 (C1) - Completed Daily Line up. Assignment: Read carefully 4.9.  Take serious time to study the vocabulary with the quizlet provided. It would be wise to come to our next face to face class with questions.   Remember that we will be testing over unit 4 next week.  Prepare.

Wed. Dec. 9 (C2) - Open discussion on public opinion. Detailed analysis on how public opinion impacts each branch of government. Examination on how to determine the validity of public polling. Examined the Polling Report.com website.  Assignment: Complete reading and studying 4.7 and 4.8.   Anticipate a quiz over the readings.

Tues. Dec. 8 (C1) - Open discussion on public opinion. Detailed analysis on how public opinion impacts each branch of government. Examination on how to determine the validity of public polling. Examined the Polling Report.com website.  Assignment: Complete reading and studying 4.7 and 4.8.   Anticipate a quiz over the readings.

>> Mon. Dec. 7 (everyone) - Complete this lesson on Public Opinion. Be certain to submit your work prior to 11:59 pm on Monday December 7, 2020.

Fri. Dec. 4 (C2) - Completed items 1-3 on the Daily Check In. Assignment: Complete a thorough reading and note taking session on section 4.5 for face to face class on Wednesday.  Anticipate a quiz over that material.

Thurs. Dec. 3 (C1) - Completed items 1-3 on the Daily Check In.  Began digging into 4.1 Assignment: Complete sections 4.1-4.4 for our next class meeting.  Be prepared to answer a few questions (2-3) on a quiz over each section next class period.

Wed. Dec. 2 (C2) - Completed items 1-3 on the Daily Check In.  Began digging into 4.1 Assignment: Complete sections 4.1-4.4 for our next class meeting.  Be prepared to answer a few questions (2-3) on a quiz over each section next class period.

December 1, 2020 - No School

Snow and ice

>> Mon. Nov. 30 (everyone) - Complete this lesson on Affirmative Action. Be certain to submit your work prior to 11:59 p.m. on Monday November 30, 2020.  Remember that you will have a test over Civil Rights/Civil Liberties next face to face class meeting.

November 25-27, 2020 - No School

Thanksgiving break

Tues. Nov. 24 (C1) - Completed Daily Line Up - November 24 - C1. Assignment: Prepare for a test consisting of 20 multiple choice questions that will be administered next class face to face meeting over Unit 3.

>> Mon. Nov. 23 (everyone) - Complete this lesson on Civil Rights. Be Certain to submit your work prior to 11:59 p.m. on Monday November 23, 2020.

Fri. Nov. 20 (C2) - Reviewed 1st Amendment with Kahoot as a warm up. Completed items 1-4 on the Daily Line Up.  Assignment: Review carefully Griswold v. Connecticut  and Roe v. Wade. Resources are available on the Nov. 20 Daily Line Up.

Thurs. Nov. 19 (C1) - Reviewed 1st Amendment with Kahoot as a warm up. Completed items 1-4 on the Daily Line Up.  Assignment: Review carefully Griswold v. Connecticut  and Roe v. Wade. Resources are available on the Nov. 19 Daily Line Up.

Wed. Nov. 18 (C2) - Worked on 14th amendment, 5th amendment, and Due Process. Began discussion on Selective Incorporation.  Assignment: Complete all Concept pages 3.1-3.8

Tues. Nov. 17 (C1) - Worked on 14th amendment, 5th amendment, and Due Process. Began discussion on Selective Incorporation.  Assignment: Complete all Concept pages 3.1-3.8

>> Mon. Nov. 16 (everyone) - Complete this lesson on Balancing Liberty and Safety/Selective Incorporation. Be certain to submit your work prior to 11:59 p.m. November 16, 2020.

Fri. Nov. 13 (C2) - Consumed a healthy dose of current events.  Completed 1-5 on Daily Line Up. Briefly worked on District of Columbia v. Heller (2008). Assignment: Carefully complete 3.7 for next class. There will also be a quiz over vocabulary 3.1-3.7 next face to face class meeting.

Thursday Nov. 12 (C1) - Current Events (NPR audio) - Completed 1-5 on the Daily Line Up. Assignment: Carefully complete 3.7 for next class. There will also be a quiz over vocabulary 3.1-3.7 next face to face class meeting.

Wed. Nov. 11 (C2) - Veterans Day Observance. Completed 1-4 on the Daily Line Up.  Assignment: Complete 3.5-3.6 for next class.  Practice key vocabulary associated with Unit 3.

Tues. Nov. 10 (C1) - Open question session over 3.1-3.3.    Read carefully and dissected 3.1 and 3.2.  Assignment: Complete all readings a questions associated with 3.3 and 3.4 for next class meeting.  There will be a six question quiz over 3.3 and 3.4.

>> Mon. Nov. 9 (Everyone) - Complete the lesson on Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Press along with the study of NY Times vs. United States (1971).

Fri. Nov. 6 (C2) - Open question session over 3.1-3.3.  Discussed commonly missed questions on the Bureaucracy test.  Read carefully and dissected 3.1 and 3.2.  Assignment: Complete all readings a questions associated with 3.3 and 3.4 for next class meeting.  There will be a six question quiz over 3.3 and 3.4.

Thurs. Nov. 5 (C1) - Open question session over any last minute misunderstandings about the bureaucracy.  Test over the Bureaucracy. Assignment: Begin work on 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 for next class.

Wed. Nov. 4 (C2) - Open question session over any last minute misunderstandings about the bureaucracy.  Test over the Bureaucracy. Assignment: Begin work on 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 for next class.

Tuesday November 3, 2020 - No School

Teacher Professional Development Day

>> Monday Nov. 2 (everyone) - Complete this assignment on the bureaucracy. Be certain to submit your work prior to 11:59 p.m. November 2, 2020.  Remember that we will be testing on the Bureaucracy the first in face class meeting this week.

Oct 29-30 No School - Parent Teacher Conferences

Wed. Oct. 28 - Completed five warm up questions in AP Classroom on the Bureaucracy. Completed all items on the Daily Line Up with key emphasis on Iron Triangles. Assignment: Prepare for a test to be given next class over the Bureaucracy.  Be certain to know the concepts associated with Iron Triangles.

Tues. Oct. 27 - Watched a brief news video on the campaigns being conducted in Pennsylvania. Completed five warm up questions in AP Classroom on the Bureaucracy. Completed all items on the Daily Line Up with key emphasis on Iron Triangles. Assignment: Prepare for a test to be given next class over the Bureaucracy.  Be certain to know the concepts associated with Iron Triangles.

>> Monday Oct. 26 (everyone) - Complete this assignment on the bureaucracy and iron triangles. Be certain to submit your work prior to 11:59 p.m. on Monday October 26, 2020. 

End of First Semester Grading Period

Fri. Oct. 23 - Reviewed the FRQs from the Judicial Branch test. Began in-depth work on the Federal Bureaucracy.  Watched video clip from the Kahn Academy introducing the bureaucracy. Picked apart 2.12.  Assignment: Continue to work on the concepts sheets for 2.12-2.13-2.14.  Listen to various podcasts about topics connected to the bureaucracy here.

Thurs. Oct. 22 - Reviewed the FRQs from the Judicial Branch test. Began in-depth work on the Federal Bureaucracy.  Watched video clip from the Kahn Academy introducing the bureaucracy. Picked apart 2.12.  Assignment: Continue to work on the concepts sheets for 2.12-2.13-2.14.  Listen to various podcasts about topics connected to the bureaucracy here.

Wed. Oct. 21 - Brief review opportunity to answer any lingering questions.  Test over the Judicial Branch.  Assignment: Complete readings and concept work for 2.12 and 2.13.

Tues. Oct. 20 - Brief review opportunity to answer any lingering questions.  Test over the Judicial Branch.  Assignment: Complete readings and concept work for 2.12 and 2.13.

>> Mon. Oct. 19 (everyone) - Complete this assignment on the U.S. Supreme Court and key Quizlet vocabulary. Be certain to submit your work prior to 11:59 p.m. on Monday October 19, 2020.  Remember that we are testing over the Judicial Branch next class meeting. 

Fri. Oct. 16 (C2) - Completed all tasks on the Daily Line Up. Assignment: Answers to the Judiciary Check Point on pp. 212-215.  We will cover the answers to the Judiciary Check Point in class before taking a test on the Judicial Branch next class meeting.

Thurs. Oct. 15 (C1) - Completed all tasks on the Daily Line Up. Assignment: Answers to the Judiciary Check Point on pp. 212-215.  We will cover the answers to the Judiciary Check Point in class before taking a test on the Judicial Branch next class meeting.

Wed. Oct. 14 (C2) - Completed all tasks on the Daily Line Up.  Assignment: Prepare concept work for 2.10 and 2.11.  There will be vocabulary quiz over 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, and 2.11 next in class meeting.  It would be wise to pay very close attention to the Supreme Court confirmation hearings taking place in the U.S. Senate.

Tues. Oct. 13 (C1) - Completed all tasks on the Daily Line Up.  Assignment: Prepare concept work for 2.10 and 2.11.  There will be vocabulary quiz over 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, and 2.11 next in class meeting.  It would be wise to pay very close attention to the Supreme Court confirmation hearings taking place in the U.S. Senate.

>> Monday Oct. 12 (everyone) - Complete this assignment over Federalist 78 and Marbury v. Madison. Be certain to submit your work prior to 11:59 p.m. on Monday October 12, 2020.

Fri. Oct. 9 (C2) - Open question session over any concerns about the executive branch.  Test over 2.4-2.5-2.6-2.7. Assignment: Begin work on the Judicial Branch. Complete 2.8 and 2.9 before our next class meeting.

Thurs. Oct. 8 (C1) - Very brief open question session over any concerns about the executive branch.  Test over 2.4-2.5-2.6-2.7. Assignment: Begin work on the Judicial Branch. Complete 2.8 and 2.9 before our next class meeting.

Wed. Oct. 7 (C2) - Open question session over the Monday assignment and anything related to the executive branch. Listened to Current Events audio podcast from NPR. Completed work on Chapter 5 Check Point. Assignment: Be certain to study carefully all resources listed in the Concept Pages listed 2.4-2.5-2.6-2.7.  Pay particular attention to the video clips and the quizlet.  There will be a test that will begin at the beginning of our next class over the Executive Branch.

Tues. Oct. 6 (C1) - Open question session over the Monday assignment and anything related to the executive branch. Listened to Current Events audio podcast from NPR. Completed work on Chapter 5 Check Point. Assignment: Be certain to study carefully all resources listed in the Concept Pages listed 2.4-2.5-2.6-2.7.  Pay particular attention to the video clips and the quizlet.  There will be a test that will begin at the beginning of our next class over the Executive Branch.

>> Mon. Oct. 5 (everyone) - Complete this assignment over Presidential Communication and the Unitary Theory/Imperial Presidency. Be certain to submit your work prior to 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 5, 2020.

Fri. Oct. 2 (C2) - Completed items 1-3 on the Daily Line Up for Oct. 2. Assignment: Complete Unit Work for 2.7 and prepare for our third test of the course that will be over the Executive Branch 2.4-2.5-2.6-2.7.  Complete the videos that are available to you on AP Classroom for those sections. Testing on the Executive Branch will take place on Friday.

Thurs. Oct. 1 (C1) - Completed items 1-4 on the Daily Line Up for Oct 1. Assignment: Complete Unit Work for 2.7 and prepare for our third test of the course that will be over the Executive Branch 2.4-2.5-2.6-2.7.  Complete the videos that are available to you on AP Classroom for those sections. Testing on Executive Branch delayed until Thursday.

Wed. Sept. 30 (C2) - Completed Daily Line Up for Sept. 30.  Assignment: Answer question two in the AP Classroom Assignment.  Read carefully and work on unit work for 2.5 and 2.6. Be able to handle the vocabulary in the Quizlets for 2.5 and 2.6 for our next class (hint hint).

Tues. Sept. 29 (C1) - Completed Daily Line Up for Sept. 29.  Assignment: Answer question two in the AP Classroom Assignment.  Read carefully and work on unit work for 2.5 and 2.6.   Be able to handle the vocabulary in the Quizlets for 2.5 and 2.6. for our next class (hint hint).

>> Mon. Sept. 28 (everyone) - Complete this assignment over Article 2 of the Constitution and Federalist #70. Be certain to submit your work prior to 11:59 p.m. on September 28, 2020.

Fri. Sept. 25 (C2) - Open question period over the Legislative Branch. Test over 2.1-2.2-2.3. Assignment: Complete 2.4 work. Be certain that you are keeping up with answering the essential question for each topic covered in class.  Complete the 2.4 quizlet flash cards and learn prior to coming to our next class.  Be certain that you are logged in to your quizlet account so that your work will be verified.

Thurs. Sept. 24 (C1) - Open question period over the Legislative Branch. Test over 2.1-2.2-2.3. Assignment: Complete 2.4 work. Be certain that you are keeping up with answering the essential question for each topic covered in class.  Complete the 2.4 quizlet flash cards and learn prior to coming to our next class.  Be certain that you are logged in to your quizlet account so that your work will be verified.

Wed. Sept. 23 (C2) - Completed Daily Line Up items 1-4 for Sept. 23. Worked on the leadership and structures of the House of Representatives and Senate, discussed the national debt, looked at sources of funding, defined omnibus bill, pork barrel politics, mandatory spending, and discretionary spending. Assignment: Complete your prep work for 2.3.  There will be a brief open question period next class before testing on 2.1-2.2-2.3. It would be incredibly wise to study Quizlet vocabulary for each section as it will make up a significant portion of the test.

Tues. Sept. 22 (C1) - Completed Daily Line Up items 1-4 for Sept. 22.  Worked very hard on the Budget process, Mandatory Spending, Discretionary Spending, Pork Barrel Legislation, Committees, and Revenue sources.  Assignment: Complete your prep work for 2.3.  There will be a brief open question period next class before testing on 2.1-2.2-2.3. It would be incredibly wise to study Quizlet vocabulary for each section as it will make up a significant portion of the test.

>> Mon. Sept. 21 (everyone) - Complete this assignment regarding Article 1 of the Constitution and Baker v. Carr (1962). Be certain to submit your work prior to 11:59 p.m. on September 21, 2020.

Fri. Sept. 18 - Completed Daily Line Up Sept. 18 (C2) - Assignment: Complete the questions "Think as a Political Scientist" p. 122.  Study flash cards and complete Learn for 2.2 and 2.3.  Be certain to check back here on Monday Sept. 21 for the required Monday assignment that is due no later than 11:59 p.m. on Monday 9/21/2020.

Thurs. Sept. 17 - Completed Daily Line Up Sept. 17 (C1).  Assignment: Complete the questions "Think as a Political Scientist" p. 122.  Study flash cards and complete Learn for 2.2 and 2.3.  Be certain to check back here on Monday Sept. 21 for the required Monday assignment that is due no later than 11:59 p.m. on Monday 9/21/2020.

Wed. Sept. 16 - Worked diligently on Daily Line Up Sept. 16 (C2). Assignment: Complete Quizlet 2.1 Flashcards and Learn. Carefully read Article 1 sections 5, 6, 7, and 8 of the U.S. Constitution.  Prepare for a quiz over sections 5 and 6.

Tues. Sept. 15 - Completed Daily Line Up for Sept. 15.  Emphasis on Key concepts related to the Legislative Branch.  Assignment: Complete Quizlet 2.1 Flashcards and Learn. Carefully read Article 1 sections 5, 6, 7, and 8 of the U.S. Constitution.  Prepare for a quiz over sections 5 and 6.

>> Mon. Sept. 14 (Everyone) - Complete this assignment on two key Supreme Court Cases that will appear on the National AP Government Exam.  Be certain to submit your work before 11:59 p.m. Sept. 14, 2020.

Fri. Sept. 11 (C2) - Thirty minute open discussion/question over Unit 1.  Completed AP Classroom Test over Unit 1.  Assignment: Read completely Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution. Complete all activities related to Unit 2.1.  Be certain to check the Daily Check In for Monday Sept. 14th's assignment.

Thurs. Sept. 10 (C1) - Thirty minute open discussion/question over Unit 1.  Completed AP Classroom Test over Unit 1.  Assignment: Read completely Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution. Complete all activities related to Unit 2.1.  Be certain to check the Daily Check In for Monday Sept. 14th's assignment.

Wed. Sept. 9 (C2) - Completed Daily Line Up for Sept. 9. Assignment:  Complete 1.7 and 1.8 for next class.  Be certain to address the essential question as well as gather notes from the readings and video clips.  We are looking at a test over 1.1-1.8 next class period.

Tues. Sept. 8 (C1) - Completed Daily Line Up for Sept. 8.  Assignment:  Complete 1.7 and 1.8 for next class.  Be certain to address the essential question as well as gather notes from the readings and video clips.  We are looking at a test over 1.1-1.8 next class period.

Fri. Sept. 4 (C2) - Open discussion about the ratification process of the Constitution. Extensive time spent on the electoral college and specifically the power that the states have in the election process. Explained majority, plurality, and super majority and the significance of each. FRQ over the nature of the compromises involved to ensure the ratification of the Constitution.  Assignment: Begin working heavily on 1.6.  Pay special attention to the video clips in AP Classroom for 1.6. Remember that Monday is a national holiday.  There will be no formal assignment for Monday, but it would be incredibly wise to review and study 1.1 - 1.5. (hint hint)

Thurs. Sept. 3 (C1) - Open discussion about the ratification process of the Constitution. Extensive time spent on the electoral college and specifically the power that the states have in the election process. Explained majority, plurality, and super majority and the significance of each. FRQ over the nature of the compromises involved to ensure the ratification of the Constitution.  Assignment: Begin working heavily on 1.6.  Pay special attention to the video clips in AP Classroom for 1.6. Remember that Monday is a national holiday.  There will be no formal assignment for Monday, but it would be incredibly wise to review and study 1.1 - 1.5. (hint hint)

Wed. Sept. 2 (C2) - Sept. 2 Daily Line Up. Assignment: Complete the Analytical Reading Assignments of the Documents that was part of the Daily Line Up. Be certain to complete 1.5 from the Course Outline.   Consider watching the videos at AP Classroom for sections 1.1 through 1.5.

Tues. Sept. 1 (C1) - Sept. 1 Daily Line Up. Assignment: Complete the Analytical Reading Assignments of the Documents that was part of the Daily Line Up. Be certain to complete 1.5 from the Course Outline.

>>Monday Aug. 31 (Everyone) - Assignment: On a Google Doc Answer the questions that are part of the Chapter 1 Review pp. 23-25.  Link your completed document to this class table by 11:59 pm August 31, 2020.  Read carefully 1.4 and be certain to include the Reflect on the Essential Question Table into your notes on 1.4.

Fri. Aug. 28 (C-2) - Open question period. Extensive discussion over types of democracy, parliamentary vs. presidential forms of democracy, and the concepts of separation of power/checks and balances.  Worked briefly on federalism. Differentiated between Federalists and Anti-Federalists. Watched video clip 1.3 as a large group. Assignment: Read very carefully 1.3. Reflect on the Essential Question by constructing the table on p. 21 of your text into your notes and completing it. Read very carefully the Foundational Document on  pp. 19-20.  Complete (FOR GRADE) Flashcards and Learn for the Quizlet Stack Brutus 1.

Thurs. Aug. 27 (C-1)- Current Events NPR, Open question period.  Quiz over the Declaration and Constitution Preamble. Began work on 1.2 video clip and read 1.2 from the textbook.  Assignment: Read very carefully 1.3. Reflect on the Essential Question by constructing the table on p. 21 of your text into your notes and completing it. Read very carefully the Foundational Document on  pp. 19-20.  Complete (FOR GRADE) Flashcards and Learn for the Quizlet Stack Brutus 1.

Wed. Aug. 26 (C-2) - Current Events NPR, set up access to online textbook, explored course outline, Completed 1.1 Ideals of Democracy and answered check up questions, Quizlet live.  Assignment: Complete 1.2 and prepare for a quiz over 1.1 and 1.2.

Tues. Aug. 25 (C-1)- Opening Day Procedures, Looked at what a senior needs to be doing to prepare for college, examined course expectations, set up student access to the online textbook, explored course outline, explained that each student must have a Chromebook charged and with them every class meeting. Assignment: Complete 1.1 and prepare for a quiz over that material for next class.

Fri Aug. 20 (C-2) - Opening Day Procedures, Looked at what a senior needs to be doing to prepare for college, examination of course expectations, Assignment: Read and be able to explain pp. 3-9 in our Wolfford text.   Here is the link to a temporary Wolfford text.