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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 1 Thursday, 8/4 Rules andRegulations
Familiarize students with daily routines. Educate them on Syllabus.
E.Q.-W h at is g ov e r nm e n t? Do we n ee d it an d w hy ? I s go ve r n me n t t h e sol u ti o n t o th e p r ob l e m s o f so c i e ty o r is go ve r n me n t t h e p r ob l e m ?
-FWS PP (What is Government)
SSCG1-22
Friday, 8/5 -Ch. 1Purposes ofGovernment
-Discuss the purpose ofgovernment as related to ideologies.
E.Q. Wh at a re th e 4 pu rp oses of gov ern men t ? 1:1-Lecture/PP-FWS (What is Government)-World’s Smallest Political Quiz-Due Monday (Print and
explain in 2 paragraphs)
SSCG1a,b
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 2 Monday, 8/8 -Ch. 1 People and
Government
Evaluate the pros andcons of different types of government.
E.Q.-Wh at a re th e d iff eren t typ es o f go vern men t an d wh atare th e p r o s /co ns / e x s . of e a c h ? 1 : 2 - 4
-CHART ON TYPES OF GOV.
SSCG1a,bSSCG19
Tuesday, 8/9 Ch. 2 Origins ofGovernment
Discuss America’sPolitical Heritage
E.Q. W h at a re th e an ci e n t a n d mo d e rn f ac t ors th at influenced Ameri ca’ s political heritage ? 2:1Lecture/PP-Founding Docs
-Discussion-What do Americans value?
SSCG1a,b
Wednesday, 8/10 Ch. 2 Origins ofGovernment
Cite the steps ofAmerica’s
Independence/A of C
E.Q. Wh at were th e C/E o f th e Ameri can Revo lu tio n an d wh yd id th e U.S. a d o p t a we ak cen t ral g o ve r n me n t ? 2 : 2 -3 -Declaration of Indpendence-Flow Chart/C/E of AR
-S and W Chart for A of C
SSCG2a,b
Thursday, 8/11 Ch. 2 Origins ofGovernment
What happened at theConstitutional
Convention?
E.Q. Wh y was th e Con stitu tio n al Con ven tio n con sid er ed a “ bundle of co m pro m i s e s ? 2 :4 Lecture
-Newspaper ?’s
SSCG3a-c
Friday, 8/12 CurrentEvents/Street Law
What is law discussion?Ch.1 Street Law
E.Q.-Wh at is th e relat ion sh ip b etwe en la w an d eth icalv al ue s? St r ee t L a w -Discussion
-Ethics Handout
SSCG7
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 3 Monday, 8/15 Ch. 2 Origins ofGovernment
Discuss America’sPolitical Heritage
E.Q. W h at a re th e an ci e n t a n d mo d e rn f ac t ors th at influenced Ameri ca’ s political heritage ? 2:1Lecture/PP-Founding Docs
-Discussion-What do Americans value?
SSCG1a,b
Tuesday, 8/16 Principles of theConstitution
Cite the key concepts of the Constitution
E.Q. W h at a re th e ma j or p ri n ciples o f th e Co n s ti tu ti on ? 3 :1 -Newspaper ?’s-PP/Lecture
-CONSTITUTION BOARD GAME
SSCG3a-c/4a,b
Wednesday, 8/17 Checks andBalances/Sep. of
Powers
Explain checks andbalances and separation of powers.
E.Q. Wh at is mean t b y th e t erms ch ecks an d b alan ces an dse p ara t ion o f p o we r s? # ; 1 - 2 CHART
Lecture/Discussion
SSCG3a-c/4a,b
Thursday, 8/18 Amending theConstitution,
1st Amendment
Describe different waysthe Constitution is amended.
E.Q. H ow is th e Con stitu tio n a mend ed ? 3:3-Lecture
-Discussion on the 1st Amendment (LLTL)
SSCG3a-c/4b/6a
Friday, 8/19 Bill of Rights/8th Amendment
Evaluate the Bill ofRights and its influence on life in general.
E.Q. Wh at is th e Bill o f Righ t s an d h ow d oes it app ly t o y ou rli f e ? 3 : 4 -Lecture-Discussion 8th Amendment
-CONSTITUTION BOARD GAME
SSCG3a-c/4a,b/6a
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 4 Monday, 8/22 ConstitutionalAmendments/4th
AmendmentsRight to Privacy
List and explain the relevancy of the additions to the Constitution.
E.Q. W h at a re th e o t h e r r e l e v a n t am e nd me n ts t o y o u r d aily li f e ? 3 : 4 -Chart on Amendments-4th Amendment for Students Discussion (N.J. vs. TLO)
-BOARD GAME
SSCG3a-c/4a,b/6a
Tuesday, 8/23 Federalism Teach students how federalism affects their daily lives.
E.Q. W h at is f e d e ral i s m an d w h y is r e l e v a n t in th e ir li v e s t od a y ? 4 : 1 - 1 - 3 -Discuss federal, state, and local laws.
-Lecture on Supremacy Clause/Marbury v. Madison
SSCG5a-g
Wednesday, 8/24 Foundations,Governments,Constitution, and
Federalism
Assess student learning
TEST-CH. 1-4FOUNDING DOCS IN AMERICAN HISTORY HANDOUTASSIGNED (DUE FRIDAY)
-CONSTITUTIOON GAME
SSCG1-5
Thursday, 8/25 Congress Explain the make-up of
Congress
E.Q.-Wh at is th e b asic stru ctu re o f ou r b icameral l egi slat i veb ra n ch o f g o ve r nm e n t ?5 :1 - 2 -Football Analogy 3 Branches of Government
PP-Profile of Congress
SSCG9/4a,b
Friday, 8/26 Congress/Part inGovernment
Students will writeCongressmen
E.Q.-Wh at a re som e rea son s p eop le writ e th eirCo n gr e s s me n ? -Letter to Congressmen(Due Tuesday)
-Good Samaritan Law (LLTL) Discussion
SSCG7SSCG9
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 5 Monday, 8/29 H of R/Senate C/C H and S E.Q.-W h a t are th e S a n d D of th e H o u s e an d Sen a te? 5:2-3
SSCG9
Tuesday, 8/30 Congressional Committees/Staff Support Agencies
Discuss how work “gets done” in congress
E.Q. Pra ctically speak in g, h ow d oes wor k get d on e in Congress? 5:4-5 Lecture on Committees, Role of Seniority, Staff, and Support Agencies -4 Basic Principles of Law PP
SSCG10b
Wednesday, 8/31 Congressional Powers
Discuss powers the Constitution gives
E .Q. Wh at are th e d iff eren c es b et we en e xp res sed an d impli e d p o we r s ? 6: 1 - 2
SSCG4a-c/10a,b
Thursday, 9/1 Investigations Oversight
Checks and Balances b/t L,E,J Branches of Gov’t
E .Q. H ow does th e P re sid en t che ck b oth th e P r es i d e n t a n d th e Su p r em e C o u rt ? 6 : 3
SSCG 4ab
Friday, 9/2Early Release(1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th)
Lawmaking Learn how a bill becomes a Law.
E.Q. H ow d o e s a b ill b e co m e a l a w ? 7 :1 - 2 CHART (FWS Chart)-Total Steps/Likelihood of Bill becoming law
-Perks/Privileges Discussion
SSCG10a
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 6 Monday, 9/5 LABOR DAY HOLIDAYTuesday, 9/6 Lawmaking -Learn how a bill
becomes a law.-Learn how money is appropriated in government.
E.Q. What are the President a n d Supreme Co u rt’ s role in lawmak in g ?7: 3-4CHART
-Old School Congress
SSCG10a, 4b
Wednesday, 9/7Essay – English
Lawmaking Discuss Influences on
Lawmakers
E.Q. Wh at in flu en ces la wmak ers o n a p ractical b asis ? 7 :4-Lecture on PACS/Interest Groups/Lobbyists- Donations List-Dumb Laws
There ought to be a law……(Written Assignment Due Friday)
SSCG11 a-c
Thursday, 9/8 Duties, Term, Succession Executive Branch
Learn about the President and VP qualifications and duties.
E.Q. W h at a re th e qu alificati on s an d du ties o f a P r es i d e n t ? 8 :1 PP
Salary Comparison
SSCG13
Friday, 9/9Benchmark #1 – Electives
Electoral College,Controversial/Landslide
Elections
Discuss howPresidential Elections
work.
E.Q. H ow d oes th e E lecto ral C ollege Fun ction ?-Lecture/PP-PRESIDENTIAL TRIVIA, 20 Yr. Curse Cycle, 50 Yr. Scandal
Cycle
SSCG8,12
*NO OTHER MAJOR ASSESSMENTS ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7.*
*NO OTHER MAJOR ASSESSMENTS FROM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 (INCLUSIVE).*
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 7 Monday, 9/12Benchmark #1 –
Social Studies
Learn the importance ofthe President’s greatest
influences.
E.Q.-Wh at is th e role o f th e ca b in et /exe cu tive o ffic e ?8:3 -4CHARTLECTURE/DISCUSSIONImpeachment Process- Clinton, Johnson
BEST AND WORST RANKINGS DUE FRIDAY
SSCG15b, 14 a,b
Tuesday, 9/13Benchmark #1 – Science
PresidentialPowers/Limits
Learn how the President
operates under a limited government.
E.Q. H ow is th e P re sid en t lim i ted in h is role? 9:1-Lecture
-Presidential Amendments
SSCG4a,b
Wednesday, 9/14 Presidential Roles
Cite and give examples
of Presidential Roles.
E.Q. Wh at a re t h e P resid en t’ s man y h at s/ro les ? 9 :2
PP/Guided Notes
SSCG12
Thursday, 9/15Benchmark #1 –English
Leadership/Ranking the
Presidents
Understand theimportance of
leadership and charisma play in elections.
E.Q.-H ow d oes th e P r es id en t p lay a lead ersh ip role in worldpolitics?9:3Limits of Executive Privilege/Watergate-Discussion on Leadership Styles-Good To Great
-How to Win Friends and Influence PPL
SSCG12
Friday, 9/16Benchmark #1 –Math
Foundations,Constitution, Legislative, and Executive Branches
Assess student learning.
BENCHMARK CH. 1-9BEST AND WORST RANKINGS DUE (20%) OF BM1
SSCG1-7,9-14
*NO OTHER MAJOR ASSESSMENTS FROM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 (INCLUSIVE).*
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 8 Monday, 9/19 BureaucraticOrganization
Learn the importance of the cabinet.
E.Q. H ow is th e f e d e ral bu r e a u cracy o rga n ized to ma k e Ameri can more “ e ffi cien t ?” 10 :1-3-CHART P. 282PP on Cabinet
WE REVIEWED THE 5 MOST FREQUENTLY MISSED QUESTIONS ON THE BENCHMARK #1.
SSCG15b
Tuesday, 9/20 Civil Service,Bureaucracy at
work
Explain how ourgovernment works.
E.Q. Wh at a re p ractical examp les o f go od an d b adbu reau cracy in American h ist ory ? 10:1 -3
-Case Study
SSCG15a,b
Wednesday, 9/21 Intro Supreme
Court
List the powers offederal courts.
E.Q. H ow d oes th e Con stitu tio n d efin e th e p ower s o f th efederal court including the Supreme Court?11-1
Lecture/PP Discussion p. 311
SSCG15a-d
Thursday, 9/22 Supreme CourtMake-up
Crime in America
Understand the make- up of the S.C.
E.Q. H ow are S.C. j u s t i c e s c h o se n an d w h at a re th e ir qu alificati on s ? 1 1- 3 Profile of S.C./Important Courts in History-Lecture/PP-Restraint/Activism Debate
-Discuss Landmark S.C. Cases
SSCG21,22
Friday, 9/23Early Release –Homecoming(7th, 6th, 4th, 5th)
Basic LegalPrinciples
Cite landmark S.C. case
decisions.
E.Q. Wh at a re th e most imp or tan t issue s in th e S.C. tod ay ?APPENDIX-Research
-Review Dred Scott, Plessy, Brown, Miranda, Engel,Bush, Furman, Gideon,Roe, Korematsu,
Lemon, Mapp, N.J, Bakke, U.S. v. Nixon, Tinker, Schenck
SSCG16a-d
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 9 Monday, 9/26 S.C. Procedures
Cite the steps in S.C. decision making.
E.Q W h at a re th e st e p s in d e c i s ion ma k i n g in t h e S. C .? 1 2 - 1 -Lecture
-Review Dred Scott, Plessy, Brown, Miranda, Engel,Bush, Furman, Gideon,Roe, Korematsu, Lemon, Mapp, N.J, Bakke, U.S. v. Nixon, Tinker, Schenck
SSCG16a-d
Tuesday, 9/27 S.C. Jurisdiction
Explain jurisdiction of
S.C. cases and lower courts.
E.Q. . H ow d o ca ses co me bef ore th e S.C., an d wh at factorsi n f l u e n ce th e de ci s ion m a k i n g ? 1 2 - 3 -Lecture
. -Review Dred Scott, Plessy, Brown, Miranda, Engel,Bush, Furman, Gideon,Roe, Korematsu, Lemon, Mapp, N.J, Bakke, U.S. v. Nixon, Tinker, Schenck
SSCG16a-d
Wednesday, 9/28Essay –Social Studies
ConstitutionalFreedoms
Discuss freedom inAmerica.
E.Q. H ow a re Con stitu tion al fr eed om s li mited? 13SUBDIVIDE CH. 13 AND GROUP REPORT
SSCG6
Thursday, 9/29 Citizenship Discuss immigration and equal justice under the law.
E.Q W h at a re th e wa y s a p e r s on b e com e s a citi z e n in Ameri ca?1 4-SUBDIVIDE CH. 14 AND GROUP REPORT-Citizenship Test
-Debate on Immigration
SSCG6
Friday, 9/30 Law in America Discuss law in America.
E.Q. Wh at a re th e b asic legal sy stem p rin cipl es ?15 :1- 2-SUBDIVIDE CH. 15 AND GROUP REPORT-You be the Judge-4 Basic Legal Principles
SSCG21-22
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
-When do you need a lawyer?
*NO OTHER MAJOR ASSESSMENTS ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28.*
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 10 Monday, 10/3 Civil, Criminal Law Rights of the Accused
Discuss crime and punishment in America.
E.Q. W h at a re th e d i ffe r e n c e s b e tw e e n ci v i l an d cri m i n al c a s e s? 1 5 : 3 - 4 -Lecture/PP-Search and Seizure Street Law
-PP ON S and S
SSCG21-22
Tuesday, 10/4 Political Parties Cite the development
of political parties.
E.Q. H ow d o p olitical p arties un ite an d d ivid eA me r i ca ns ? 16 :1 - 2 What political party do you most likely identify with and why? (FWS-What do the political parties believe Worksheet-Due Friday)
Lecture/Discussion (Ideology and PP’s)
SSCG7
Wednesday, 10/5Essay –Science
Assessmentthrough Writing I
Assessment MANDATORY PERFORMANCE EXAM SSCG1-22
Thursday, 10/6 TEST SSCG7Friday, 10/7 FACULTY AND STAFF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAY / STUDENT HOLIDAY
*NO OTHER MAJOR ASSESSMENTS ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5.*
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 11 Monday, 10/10 FALL HOLIDAY!Tuesday, 10/11 Candidate
NominationExplain how people become candidates
for office.
E.Q. H ow a re c and i d a t e s n o m i n a t e d an d w h at o ccurs at th e D N C a n d R N C?16 : 3 -Lecture/Discussion
-Review
SSCG7
Wednesday, 10/12 CampaignTechniques/
History of Suffrage
Identify ways thatpoliticians campaign.
E.Q.-H ow d o p olitician s t ry t o in flu en ce voter s?17:1 -2-Alabama Literacy Test-I.D. campaign techniques
-Suffrage History
SSCG7
Thursday, 10/13Early ReleaseProfessionalLearning(1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th)
Voting Behavior Discuss what influencesvoting
behavior/patterns?
E.Q.-Wh at in flu en ce s votin g b eh avior an d wh at a rethe requirements to vote?17:3/V-Handbook-Lecture/Discussion
-I.D. Your Political Party
SSCG7
Friday, 10/14Early ReleaseHomecoming(7th, 6th, 4th, 5th)
Voting Behavior
Discuss what influences
voting behavior/patterns?
E.Q.-Wh at in flu en ce s votin g b eh avior an d wh at a rethe requirements to vote?17:3/V Handbook-Lecture/Discussion
-I.D. Your Political Party
SSCG7
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 12 Monday, 10/17 Interest Groups/PACS Lobbyists
Learn how public opinion is influenced.
E.Q. –H ow d o i n ter es t g r oup s s w ay pub lic p olic y ? 1 8 :1 - 2 -Research PACS/Interest Groups/ Campaign Financing
-PP (FWS)
SSCG11
Tuesday, 10/18 Public Opinion Learn how to properly
gauge public opinion?
E.Q. –Shou ld p olitician s ru le b y pub lic op in ion p olls o r th eirco n s ci e n c e ?18 : 3 -Lecture/Discussion
-PUBLIC OPINION POLL ASSIGNMENT INTRODUCED
SSCG7
Wednesday, 10/19PSATASVABCollege/Career Fair
Media Influence
on Politics
Debate the impact of
media on politics.
E.Q-E valu at e th e state men t: Th e med ia d oe s n ot tell y ouw h at t o th i n k, b u t t h e y t e ll y o u w h at t o th i n k a b o u t . 19:1-Lecture/Discussion
-Examples of bias in media/internet
SSCG7
Thursday, 10/20 Media Influence
on Politics
Rate websites/media
outlets on level of ideology.
E.Q.-H ow d oes th e med ia/in t ern et in flu en c ego ve r n me n t ? 19 : 2 - 3 -Lecture/Discussion
-Examples of bias in media/internet
SSCG7
Friday, 10/21 Public Opinion Evaluate public opinion
on BHS students and adults on public opinion.
E.Q. Wh at in flu en ces pub lic o p in ion o n cu rren t even ts ?-PUBLIC OPINION POLL ASSIGNMENT DUE
-Discussion on Current Issues
SSCG7
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 13 Monday, 10/24 REVIEWTuesday, 10/25 REVIEWWednesday, 10/26Essay –Math
RESEARCHPROJECT
Thursday, 10/27 CAMPAIGN TECHNIQUES
Friday, 10/28Benchmark #2 –Electives
REVIEWRESEARCH
*NO OTHER MAJOR ASSESSMENTS ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26.*
*NO OTHER MAJOR ASSESSMENTS FROM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 (INCLUSIVE).*
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 14 Monday, 10/31Benchmark #2 –Science
REVIEW REVIEW E.Q. Wh at a re th e k ey con cep ts cov ered in th e fir st 12 w eek s
of the semester?
SSCG1-22
Tuesday, 11/1Benchmark #2 –Social Studies
Assessment Asssessment BENCHMARK 2 (100 PTS.) CH. 1-19 SSCG1-22
Wednesday, 11/2 Taxes andSpending
Discuss how thegovernment creates and spends revenues collected.
E.Q. What is the fed eral go vernmen t’ s larg es t s o u rce o f r e v e nu e ? 20-1-Lecture/PP-Wasteful Spending in History
-Charts and Graphs
SSCG7
Thursday, 11/3Benchmark #2 –Math
Fair Tax Discuss the pros/cons of
a fair tax or consumption tax.
E.Q. Wh at a re th e p ro s an d con s o f th e fair ta x?Internet Research
SSCG7
Friday, 11/4Benchmark #2 –English
NOVEL Introduce novel:Game Change
E.Q. Wh at is th e es sen ce o f p olitical ca mp aign in g ?Read the prologue and Ch. 1
SSCG7
*NO OTHER MAJOR ASSESSMENTS FROM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 (INCLUSIVE).*
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 15 Monday, 11/7 Social and Domestic Policy
Discuss the effects of politics on social and domestic policies.
E.Q. H ow is th e U n ited St a t e s a m ix e d mar k e t e co n o m y ? 2 1 - 1 -Lecture/Discussion-Ch. 4 Novel -SSR
SSCG7
Tuesday, 11/8 Social and Domestic Policy
Ag and Environment EQ How and why does the government assit farmer and environment? 21-2 Lecture/Discussion on SSR Ch. 4
SSCG7
Wednesday, 11/9Essay –Electives
Social and Domestic Policy
Public Assistance EQ What are examples of good and bad welfare? 21-3 Lecture and Discussion SSR Ch. 5
SSGC7
Thursday, 11/10 Social and Domestic Policy
Ed, Housing, Transportation
E.Q. T o w h at d e gr e e i s th e f e d e ral g ov e r n me n t r es p o n s i b le for your happiness? Lecture/Discussion Ch. 5 SSR
SSCG7
Friday, 11/11 Assessment Assess Student Learning TEST-Ch. 20-21 +Traveler’s Gift (Pro-Ch. 5)
*NO OTHER MAJOR ASSESSMENTS ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9.*
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 16 Monday, 11/14 Foreign Policy and Defense
Discuss the goals of foreign policy.
E.Q. –W h at a re c u rre n t a n d r e c e n t t h r e a t s t o A m e rican se c u rit y ? 2 2 - 1 -Lecture Disucssion
-Ch. 6-SSR
SSCG20
Tuesday, 11/15 Foreign Policy
and Defense
Cite how check andbalances play a role in
foreign policy.
E.Q.-H ow d oes Con gre ss an d th e P resid en t in flu en ce foreignp olicy ?22 -2-Lecture Discussion (Cabinet, Exec, Congress, Public Opinion
-Ch. 6 SSR
SSCG20
Wednesday, 11/16 Foreign Policy
and Defense
Discuss the roledepartment of defense and State Department.
E.Q. Wh at role d o th e main cab in et p osition s p lay in foreignp olic y ? 2 2 - 3 -Lecture/Discussion
-Ch. 7 SSR
SSCG20
Thursday, 11/17 Foreign Policy
and Defense
Explain how foreignpolicy is carried out daily.
E.Q. Wh at a re d ifferen t for ms o f d ip lomacy ? Wh en is forcej u s tif ie d ?2 2 - 4 -Lecture/Discussion
-World Police Debate
SSCG20
Friday, 11/18 Foreign Policy
and Defense
Discuss current eventsinvolving our military.
-Traveler’s Gift
E.Q. Discus sion - Shou ld th e Dra ft b e In trodu ced ? Do ene mycomba t a n ts h a v e r i g h t s ? P.626/ 631
-Ch. 8 SSR
SSCG20
THANKSGIVING BREAK!11/21 11/25
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 17 Monday, 11/28 StateGovernment
Explain how Georgia has
3 branches of government.
E.Q. Wh at is t h e stru ctu re o f Ge o rgia’ s go v e rn m e n t? 2 3 - 2 -Internet Research-Current Event Assigned (Ga./Buford)
-Ch. 14 SSR
SSCG18a-bSSCG5
Tuesday, 11/29 StateGovernment
Discuss the S and D of
the GGA and Congress.
E.Q. H ow d oes th e G eorgia Gen eral As se mb ly fun ction ? 23 -3-Internet Research-Who’s Who
-Ch. 15 SSR
SSCG18a-bSSCG5
Wednesday, 11/30 StateGovernment
Cite how Georgia raisesrevenue and spends
money.
E.Q. H ow d oes G eorgia b alan c e it s bud get? 23-3/4-Charts/Graphs-Welfare, Services of state of GA.
-Ch. 14/15 SSR
SSCG18cSSCG5
Thursday, 12/1 LocalGovernments
Explain the structure of the City of Buford government.
E.Q. W h at a re th e main fu n ctio n s of th e city o f B u f ord go ve r n me n t ? 24 - 1 -Internet Research-Who’s Who
-Ch. 17 SSR
SSCG18a-cSSCG5
Friday, 12/2 LocalGovernments
Explain the structure ofthe City of Buford government.
-Traveler’s Gift
E.Q. H ow d oes th e city o f Buf ord raise an d spen dr e v e nu e ? 24 - 2 -SPLOST. 17 SSR-Possible Speaker
Current Event Summary Due
SSCG18a-cSSCG5
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 18 Monday, 12/5 Political and Economic Systems
C and C American government to G.B. and other countries.
E.Q. W h at is th e d i ffe r e n ce be tw ee n a p arlia m e n t a ry sy s t e m a n d p r es i d e n ti a l s y s t e m o f g o v e r n me n t ? 25 - 1 -Assign current event on foreign policy issue on every continent.-Chart-Lecture
-CC Great Britain and the U.S. structure
SSCG19
Tuesday, 12/6 Political andEconomic
Systems
Discuss howauthoritarian governments operate practically. (Communist and Theocracies)
E.Q. H ow is social is m, com mu n ism, an d au th orita rian ismr e la t e d ? 2 5 - 2 -C/C China/Vatican City/Iran-Cartoon
Ch. 23 SSR
SSCG19
Wednesday, 12/7 Political andEconomic
Systems
Discuss internationalpeacekeeping efforts
and global issues.
E.Q. Wh at a re some in tern at i on al issue s/glob al d eb ate s o np lan et earth t od ay? 25:3- 4Ch. 23 SSR
-Discuss terrorism/environmental issues
SSCG19
Thursday, 12/8 Political andEconomic
Systems
C and C capitalism,socialism, and communism.
E.Q. Wh at th e d ifferen c es b et we en sociali sm an dca p it a li s m ?2 6 :1 - 2
SSCG19
Friday, 12/9 TEST SSCG19
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(CCGPS, GPS, AP)
Week 19 Monday, 12/12 REVIEWTuesday, 12/13 Semester Exams (Benchmark #3) – 7th PeriodWednesday, 12/14 Semester Exams (Benchmark #3) – 1st & 2nd PeriodsThursday, 12/15 Semester Exams (Benchmark #3) – 3rd & 4th PeriodsFriday, 12/16 Semester Exams (Benchmark #3) – 5th & 6th Periods
End 1st Semester
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 1 Tuesday, 1/3 FACULTY AND STAFF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAY / STUDENT HOLIDAYWednesday, 1/4Thursday, 1/5Friday, 1/6
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 2 Monday, 1/9Tuesday, 1/10Wednesday, 1/11Thursday, 1/12Friday, 1/13
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 3 Monday, 1/16 MLK HOLIDAYTuesday, 1/17Wednesday, 1/18Thursday, 1/19Friday, 1/20
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 4 Monday, 1/23Tuesday, 1/24Wednesday, 1/25Essay – EnglishThursday, 1/26Friday, 1/27
*NO OTHER MAJOR ASSESSMENTS ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25.*
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 5 Monday, 1/30Tuesday, 1/31Wednesday, 2/1Essay –Social StudiesThursday, 2/2Friday, 2/3
*NO OTHER MAJOR ASSESSMENTS ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1.*
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 6 Monday, 2/6Tuesday, 2/7Wednesday, 2/8Thursday, 2/9Friday, 2/10Benchmark #1 – Electives
*NO OTHER MAJOR ASSESSMENTS FROM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9 – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 (INCLUSIVE).*
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 7 Monday, 2/13Benchmark #1 –MathTuesday, 2/14Benchmark #1 –EnglishWednesday, 2/15Thursday, 2/16Benchmark #1 –ScienceFriday, 2/17Benchmark #1 –Social Studies
*NO OTHER MAJOR ASSESSMENTS FROM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9 – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 (INCLUSIVE).*
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 8 Monday, 2/20Winter HolidayTuesday, 2/21
Wednesday, 2/22Thursday, 2/23 FACULTY AND STAFF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAY / STUDENT HOLIDAYFriday, 2/24
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 9 Monday, 2/27Tuesday, 2/28Wednesday, 3/1Essay –ScienceThursday, 3/2Friday, 3/3
*NO OTHER MAJOR ASSESSMENTS ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1.*
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 10 Monday, 3/6Tuesday, 3/7Wednesday, 3/8Thursday, 3/9Friday, 3/10
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 11 Monday, 3/13 FACULTY AND STAFF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAY / STUDENT HOLIDAYTuesday, 3/14Wednesday, 3/15Thursday, 3/16Early ReleaseProfessionalLearning(1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th)Friday, 3/17Early ReleaseProfessionalLearning (7th, 6th, 4th, 5th)
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 12 Monday, 3/20Tuesday, 3/21Wednesday, 3/22Essay –MathThursday, 3/23Friday, 3/24
*NO OTHER MAJOR ASSESSMENTS ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22.*
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 13 Monday, 3/27Tuesday, 3/28Wednesday, 3/29Thursday, 3/30Friday, 3/31
SPRING BREAK!Friday, 4/3 Friday, 4/7
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 14 Monday, 4/10Tuesday, 4/11Wednesday, 4/12Thursday, 4/13Friday, 4/15Benchmark #2 –Electives
*NO OTHER MAJOR ASSESSMENTS FROM THURSDAY, APRIL 13 – FRIDAY, APRIL 21 (INCLUSIVE).*
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 15 Monday, 4/18Benchmark #2 –EnglishTuesday, 4/19Benchmark #2 –MathWednesday, 4/20Thursday, 4/21Benchmark #2 –Social StudiesFriday, 4/22Benchmark #2 –Science
*NO OTHER MAJOR ASSESSMENTS FROM THURSDAY, APRIL 13 – FRIDAY, APRIL 21 (INCLUSIVE).*
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 16 Monday, 4/24Tuesday, 4/25Wednesday, 4/26Essay – ElectivesThursday, 4/27Friday, 4/28
*NO OTHER MAJOR ASSESSMENTS ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26.*
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 17 Monday, 5/1Tuesday, 5/2Wednesday, 5/3Thursday, 5/4Friday, 5/5
AP ExamsMonday, 5/1 – AP Chem, AP Enviro Science, and AP PsychTuesday, 5/2 – AP Spanish LanguageWednesdays, 5/3 – AP English LiteratureThursday, 5/4 – AP GovernmentFriday, 5/5 – AP US History, AP Studio Art
MilestonesTo be determined.
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 18 Monday, 5/8Tuesday, 5/9Wednesday, 5/10Thursday, 5/11Friday, 5/12
AP ExamsMonday, May 8 – AP Biology Tuesday, May 9 – AP CalculusWednesday, May 10 – AP English Language and AP MacroeconomicsThursday, May 11 – AP World History and AP StatisticsFriday, May 12 – AP Human Geography
MilestonesTo be determined.
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 19 Monday, 5/15Tuesday, 5/16Wednesday, 5/17Thursday, 5/18Friday, 5/19
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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR 2016-2017
COURSE: American Government SEMESTER:Fall 2016, Winter 2017
TEACHER(S):Anthony
WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS(GSE, AP)
Week 20BenchmarkWeek #3
Monday, 5/22Tuesday, 5/23 Semester Exams (Benchmark #3 – 7th)Wednesday, 5/24 Semester Exams (Benchmark #3 – 1st & 2nd)Thursday, 5/25 Semester Exams (Benchmark #3 – 3rd & 4th)Friday, 5/26 Semester Exams (Benchmark #3 – 5th & 6th)
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