Category Archives: 2 Government

October 11, 2012 · 10:11 pm

Syllabus for A.C.T! – OWN your Government!

Go here for the entire PDF version of A.C.T! Syllabus.  Your Notebook is due in tact and complete on Friday October 19 – no extensions granted for any reason.  You will receive an “I” for your MP#1 Grade.  Your A.C.T! project will be recorded and added to your MP#1 grade by Monday October 22.

Students for Obama – go here for your individualized syllabus for A.C.T!

 

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October 3, 2012 · 11:46 pm

THEY KNOW #14 – Great job guys!

The following individuals earned an “A” on the 14th Amendment Memorization Test.  Well done!  You have until Monday October 15 to recite or write the Amendment 14 afterschool.  I will take your best score only…

Now – lets make sure we know what this thing means.  Forty point test on Thursday.

  • Don Bowen
  • Erin Brault
  • Kohl Chase
  • Brad Cook
  • Rebecca Drummond
  • Cassandra Ellis
  • Clayton Johnston
  • Emilia Lang
  • Shelby Ippen
  • Chelsea Moore
  • Chris Moore
  • Molly Payne
  • Tyler Price
  • Sasha from Deutschland
  • Travis Simmons
  • Kelly Snow
  • Caelin Subdon
  • Maria Vasconcellos from Brazil
  • Tyler Wehner

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September 25, 2012 · 3:14 pm

Terms to Study – 1 Civil Rights Movement

In an effort to improve understanding of key terms and subsequently raise quiz scores, I’ll be posting MP3 podcasts of “terms to study” regularly throughout the semester.  These terms will serve as a core for unit comprehension.  Each is also listed on the front whiteboard in the classroom.  When I place a numeral that corresponds to a particular class hour next to the term on the front board, that means that students in class understand the term.  Any student can veto Mr. Wood’s placement of the numeral on the board; in which case we will go back and talk about it, until a basic understanding is reached.  However once that number is up there, quizzes may be drawn from the term.   All quizzes are two terms 10 point essay answers (twenty point total).

I am also posting audio podcasts of each term below.  In time you will be able to access a link that will provide you an mp3 explanation of the linked term.  Quizzes will be often and unannounced.  So it is important for you to review your notes and the below podcasts regularly throughout the semester.   Special note – most of the below terms need far more depth for explanation than a two or three minute podcast will allow.  My hope here is to provide a brief overview for you.  For more info consult  wiki or other Interent sources.

Civil Rights Movement (Terms to Study)

 

 

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September 21, 2012 · 12:45 pm

President Obama’s Democrat National Convention acceptance speech

September 6, 2012 – the Speech and the Transcript

  • Assigned on Friday September 21.
  • Due at the beginning of class on Monday September 24.
As you watch President Obama’s speech from the Democratic National Convention he hits home on five major points. You need to construct a paragraph (5-8 sentences) answering the specific questions attached to that given issue.
  1. The 2 Paths. What are the two paths he refers to in his speech? Who is the targeted audience for this issue (what class, age group, etc.) and why?
  2. He talks about the theme “Made in America”, what are some examples of job growth during President Obama’s first term? Why do you think he included this in his speech?
  3. What promises has President Obama kept in his four years, and what does he promise for the future?
  4. Explain his approach to Taxes, Healthcare, and Citizenship that you gain from the video; click here for more detailed information.
  5. After watching both Romney and Obama’s speeches what are 3 major differences you notice most between them? Be specific.

The final result of the assignment will be 5 well constructed paragraphs with the three details included in each. To do a thorough job on the assignment go back to the video and re-watch it. 

Any questions e-mail me (bobwoodmsu@gmail.com) or Mr. Brown (aaronbrownwmu@gmail.com)

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· 12:39 pm

Governor Romney’s Republican National Convention acceptance speech

August 30, 2012 – the Speech and the Transcript

  • Assigned on Thursday September 20.
  • Due at the beginning of class on Monday September 24.

As you watch Mitt Romney’s acceptance speech from the Republican National Convention he talks about five main issues which include:

  1. The evaluation of President Obama’s first four years in office
  2. Romney’s family history
  3. Romney’s business experience
  4. Romney bashes President Obama’s future policies
  5. Romney’s proposed policies if he is elected

For each issue you need to construct a paragraph (5-8 sentences long) explaining the following:

  1. Briefly describe the issue using 1 or 2 examples from the video.
  2. Why do you think Romney included this issue in his speech?
  3. Who do you think the issue was directed at (i.e. middle class, lower class, upper class, immigrants, adults, young people, etc.) and why?

The final result of the assignment will be 5 well constructed paragraphs with the three details included in each. To do a thorough job on the assignment go back to the video and re-watch it. 

Any questions e-mail me (bobwoodmsu@gmail.com) or Mr. Brown (aaronbrownwmu@gmail.com)

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