The third unit is an in-depth look at the Legislative Branch of the federal government. We focus on the functioning of the three parts of government.
Reading
Presentations
Activities
Unit Review
United States Government
Dave Forrest dforrest@nhusd.k12.ca.us
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Weekly Assignments
- Notes on Voting
- Textbook reading 6.3 Due Friday
- Register to Vote
- Textbook reading 6.4 Due Tuesday
- Get out the Vote Project - Due Wednesday
Textbook and Classroom Links
Magruders American Government by William A. McClenaghan.
Magruders American Government On-Line Instructional Activities
Additional On-Line Activities with book code
Socrative Quiz can be found at http://b.socrative.com and our room number is 462680
Turnitin.com Class ID 10863976 Password = vote
James Logan Library - Sirs password is jimmy
Brainpop - Brainpop log on log on - 12x129 and password 9335976
Newsela pass word MRWXEW
Google Classroom - password vmzwrw
Course Overview and Grading
- 30% Homework andClass work
- 35% Unit Tests and Quizzes
- 20% Research Paper
- 15% Final Exam
- A = 90-100 %
- B = 80-89 %
- C = 70-79 %
- D = 60-69 %
- F = 59 % or below
Rules and Procedures
- Treat each person in the classroom with respect.
- Arrive on time each day with your Chromebook, pencil and notebook.
- Raise hands during class discussion and don’t interrupt classmates or teacher.
- Please turn-off and put away all electronic devices, except when we are using Chromebooks.
Consequences:
- Verbal warning
- Conference with the Teacher
- Call Home
- Referral to Office
© Dave Forrest 2013