Senior+Course+Work+-+American+Government


 * //Teacher: Thandi// Guimaraes**
 * Classes 1201 and 1202**
 * //email: tguimaraes@renaissance.org//**

=**//Economics 1201 and 1202:.//**= 2/7/13-What role does the PPF play in economics? Read pages from Chapter one on the PPF (due 2/8/13). //2/5/13-Shared Inquiry Observation with Deborah from Junior Great Books. Emily O. and I break the class into two groups for this Shared Inquiry lesson.// //2/3 and 2/4/13-Complete the classwork reading by writer Evans after the completion of Chapter one reading in the textbook. Define the key terms and answer the critical analysis questions given for homework (due 2/5/13)// =//Government 1201 and 1202://= //1/9/13- Read Let us Debate on the Death Penalty, complete exercises #1-3 on page 176 along with the classwork assigned today (due 1/10/13).// //Constitutional Rights of Americans-Bill of Rights examined through review of textbook readings and additional readings (week of 1/4/-1/7/13).//
 * //Prom Night 6/6 Thursday Night.//**
 * //5/30/13-Economics Quiz//**
 * //5/29/13-Final check of some students' classwork assignments during the week.//**
 * //5/28-Read the NYTimes articles referenced by Emily O. on whiteboard in reference to discussions on monopolies.//**
 * //5/28-Begin written component of research paper (due Thursday 5/30/13).//**
 * //5///24/13-Begin short research paper on monopolies.**
 * 5/22/13-Quiz next week Thursday 5/30/13.**
 * //5/6-In class review of key concepts for tomorrows Quiz.//**
 * //Senior Trip to Baltimore, Virginia 5/3-5/5//**
 * //5/1-Complete Equilibrium exercises and review for Tues. 5/7 Quiz.//**
 * //4/26-Read class notes on the Equilibrium and how it works on a graph (due 4/29/13).//**
 * //4/23-Chapter 6 Section 1 reading and #1 Assessment (due 4/25/13)//**
 * //Specific classwork assignments from week of 4/15/13 must be checked and in my gradebook by 4/24.//**
 * //4/22-Finalize Koch assignment with additional research.//**
 * //4/17/13-Shared Inquiry re- reading of Koch's article to begin on Monday 4/22/13.//**
 * //4/17/13-Read Koch's article on Oil Prod//**** //uction. Discussion questions to follow (due 4// **** ///18/113).// **
 * //Examination on Friday 4/19/13. Review on 4/17/13.//**
 * //4/12/13-Read pages 122-123 on Supply Changes (due 4/15/13).//**
 * //Examination on Monday 3/18/13.//**
 * //3/14/13-In class review for Monday's examination due to Parent Teacher Conference on Friday 3/15/13 a half day.//**
 * //3/11/13-Begin reading in textbook on the concept of Demand in market economy (due 3/12/13)//**
 * //3/8/13-Classwork check today.//**
 * //3/7/13-Shared Inquiry notes taken today in notebook.//**
 * //3/6/13-Shared Inquiry reading to be read for homework and reviewed in class tomorrow.//**
 * //3/4/13-Globalization reading Chapter 2 section 3. Examine the different perspectives on globalization review class notes.//**
 * //3/1/13-Begin Chapter 2 on the different economic systems. Complete the chart exercise.//**
 * //2/12/13-Study for tomorrow's exam (2/13/12) Reminder: Parental signed syllabus for seniors who have not handed them in is mandatory. The exam given on 2/13/13 of those seniors will be affected due to this absence of documentation. This documentation has been requested from all seniors since the beginning of the Spring semester.//**
 * //2/11/13-Complete question sheet pertaining to elements of production in varies economies. Review chapter one for references.//**
 * //2/8/13-Begin the packet exercises page 1 and 2 on the PPF (due Monday 2/11/13). Reminder: Exam on Wednesday 2/13/13.//**

//Social Justice Day on 12/21/12 and Christmas Recess begins 12/24-1/2/13 (No classes during both events).// //12/20/12-Textbook reading Chapter 5 pages 128-139 Complete #1-3 on page 139 and exercises #1-3 on page 140. Also, read pages 141-147 complete exercises #1 and #2 on page 145 and exercises #1-6 on page 147 (due 1/3/13 Thursday).// //12/13/12-Revised exam on Friday 12/14/12.// //12/12/12-Examination on chapters eight and nine.Study.// //12/11/12-Discussion and written notes of key concepts pertaining to the Legislative Branch particularly Expressed Powers.// //12/10 Absent.// //12/5-12/6 Review class notes, readings and homework assignments.//

//11/20/12-Read pages 250-254 Complete exercises #1-7 on page 254 (due 12/5/12 Wednesday).// //Thanksgiving Break 11/22 and 11/23 No School and Rensizzle Week 11/26-11/30/12 No classes.// //11/16-Complete #1-3 on page 245 (due 11/19/12)// //11/15-Read pages 241-247 Complete exercises #1and 2 on page 243 (due 11/16/12)// //11/13/12-Complete exercises #1-4 on page 239 (due 11/15/12)// //11/9/12-Chapter 8 Section 1 Read pages 232-239 Complete 1 and 2 on page 238 ( due 11/13/12)-No school 11/12/12// //11/7/12-Reading by Schultz to be completed before coming to class on 11/8.// //11/5/12-Final Editorial due today.// //Hurricane Sandy Week of 10/29/-11/2 No Classes.//

//10/26/12-Revise second draft and hand in today. Final written assignment with reputable sources due Monday 10/29/12.// //10/25/12-Second draft of writing assignment due for me to review.// //10/24/12-Continue assignment from previous class and begin first draft of your writing assignment.// //10/23/12-Editorial assignment on case. Begin research. Be selective about the resources you access on the Internet. Creditable or not?// //10/22/12-Read pages 357-364 complete exercises #1-6 on page 366.// //10/18/12-Read Section 3 on Presidential roles and responsibilities. (Be prepared for class discussion)// //10/17/12-PSAT exams for 10th and 11th grades. Half Day for High School. Early Dismissal.// //10/16/12-National Hispanic College Fair Trip for Juniors and Seniors.// //10/15/12-Read pages 339-343 #4-6 on page 343 in the Government textbook (due 10/16/12).// //10/10/12-Resume the reading on the Executive Branch. Answer the assigned questions (due 10/11/12).// //10/5/12-Read articles on the Election Process. Take copious notes. Be prepared for Tuesday 10/9/12.// //10/2/12-Chapter 3 Sect. 2 Read page 72-85 Complete exercises #1-6 on page 85 and #1-4 on page 78 (due 10/4/12).// //Group work assignment -Government paper #1 to be handed in Oct. 2 and 3rd.//

//Resume written work on your groups' assignment. Begin typing the first draft required information for the Final paper ( 9/26/-9/28/12).// //9/21/12-Read page 22 Complete exercises #1-3 on page 22 and #1-5 on page 25 (due 9/25/12).// //9/14/12-Philosophical reading complete discussion questions #1-4 (9/18/12).// //**9/12/12-Chapter 1-Introducing Politics and Government. Read pages 6-15 and complete exercises #5-8 on page 15 (due 9/13/12).**//