admissions procedure, etc. In any simulation game students must do research on their respective role and write a paper on their results prior to the game. Students also must write another paper at the end of the game stating their respective positions or solutions. 6. are formalized group discussion activities in which students Socratic seminars examine a topic Students are expected to come to class fully prepared to in depth. engage in these seminars. This will be utilized frequently throughout the course. 7. such as letters or newspaper front page reporting will be assigned Other assignments from time to time. 8. is essential. Clear and organized notes must be taken when listening Note-taking either to a teacher directed lecture, student directed debate or discussion, a simulation game, or reading an assignment. 9. will be based on an AP examination format--multiple choice and Final examinations FRQ essays. 10. Students will extensively analyze primary source documents, Primary source analyses: such as essays, letters, newspaper articles, political cartoons, statistical graphs, maps, painting, photos, pictures, artifacts, and court cases to fully analyze and interpret key political issues. Furthermore, students will utilize these sources to answer a bigger key question, outlined in the scope and sequence for each unit. All analyses will be documented on a document analysis handout and students will ultimately complete extensive essays to answer the key questions. Required Civics Projects: Students will write a letter to a Congressmen to express support or opposition to a current piece of legislation. Students will write a letter to a Supreme Court Justice to express support or opposition to a current case or ask a relevant question. Students will participate in a service project of their choosing at least once during the school year and write a reflection paper regarding their experience. NOTE: Instructor is not obligated to do each of the activities above; nor is she restricted to the above list. Classroom Behavior: Be respectful. Think before you respond. Participation is expected and there will be ample opportunity to express oneself during lecture, small group discussion and enrichment activities. Smart phones are to be used for class research purposes only. Computers are a necessary tool in our classroom environment. They will be used properly and for academic purposes only. Misbehavior will not be tolerated. Food/water must be in kept in containers with lids.
admissions procedure, etc. In any simulation game students must do research on their respective role and write a paper on their results prior to the game. Students also must write another paper at the end of the game stating their respective positions or solutions. 6. Socratic seminars are formalized group discussion activities in which students examine a topic in depth. Students are expected to come to class fully prepared to engage in these seminars. This will be utilized frequently throughout the course. 7. Other assignments such as letters or newspaper front page reporting will be assigned from time to time. 8. Note-taking is essential. Clear and organized notes must be taken when listening either to a teacher directed lecture, student directed debate or discussion, a simulation game, or reading an assignment. 9. Final examinations will be based on an AP examination format--multiple choice and FRQ essays. 10. Primary source analyses: Students will extensively analyze primary source documents, such as essays, letters, newspaper articles, political cartoons, statistical graphs, maps, painting, photos, pictures, artifacts, and court cases to fully analyze and interpret key political issues. Furthermore, students will utilize these sources to answer a bigger key question, outlined in the scope and sequence for each unit. All analyses will be documented on a document analysis handout and students will ultimately complete extensive essays to answer the key questions. Required Civics Projects: Students will write a letter to a Congressmen to express support or opposition to a current piece of legislation. Students will write a letter to a Supreme Court Justice to express support or opposition to a current case or ask a relevant question. Students will participate in a service project of their choosing at least once during the school year and write a reflection paper regarding their experience. NOTE: Instructor is not obligated to do each of the activities above; nor is she restricted to the above list. Classroom Behavior: Be respectful. Think before you respond. Participation is expected and there will be ample opportunity to express oneself during lecture, small group discussion and enrichment activities. Smart phones are to be used for class research purposes only. Computers are a necessary tool in our classroom environment. They will be used properly and for academic purposes only. Misbehavior will not be tolerated. Food/water must be in kept in containers with lids.
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