Mr. Kashorek's Classroom
"Following the light of the sun, we left the Old World." - Christopher Columbus
Welcome to Social Studies!
Welcome to Participation in Government
This course is designed to provide students opportunities to become engaged in the political process and develop knowledge and skills needed for active citizenship. This government course focuses on the fundamentals of American democracy, the rights of citizens, and public policy.
There are 6 required projects for the course in addition to a summative assessment due at the end of the semester.
Important Class Links
Seminar Discussion - Gun Control
The Constitution Fixed the Articles of Confederation
Project #4 - "2 Letters to Politicians" (Addresses)
Judicial System Web Quest (Questions 1-3)
Judicial System Web Quest (Question 4)
Judicial System Web Quest (Questions 5-9)
Judicial System Web Quest (Questions 10-12)
Judicial System Web Quest (Questions 13-15)
Judicial System Web Quest (Question 16)
Judicial System Web Quest (Questions 17-25)
Judicial System Web Quest (Questions 26-27)
Judicial System Web Quest (Questions 28-31) - Can select "Opinions of the Court" from the "Opinions" drop down... Or... select "Advanced Search" - then select "Opinions" & type in "October 2019" in the search box
Judicial System Web Quest (Question 32)
I Side With - Political Party Quiz
Court Case - Personal Injury Court
Grading Policy
Projects (6 Total)
Tests
Seminars
In Class/Remote Assign.
50% of quarter grade
10% of quarter grade
15% of quarter grade
25% of quarter grade
Project Descriptions (1-6)
*Project directions, rubrics, and due dates are given and discussed on the second day of class. See these handouts for specific details.
*Please note that due to Covid, court sessions & public meetings can be viewed online instead of in-person attendance.
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Project #1 - Conduct 2 interviews with government officials
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Project #2 - Internet Participation
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Project #3 - Attend at least 2 different public meetings; and attend at least 3 meetings in total
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Project #4 - Write and send 2 letters (each on a separate topic) to government officials.
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Project #5 - Media Analysis
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Project #6 - Attend 2 court sessions