A.P. Government (Period 4) Assignments

Instructor
Mr. Jeff Coray
Term
2017-18 School Year
Department
Social Science
Description
Course Objectives:
  • To help students develop an analytical perspective on US government and politics
  • To familiarize students with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute US government and politics
  • To acquaint students with the variety of theoretical perspectives and explanations for various behaviors and outcomes

Course Goals:

By the conclusion of the course, students will:
  • acquire important facts, concepts, and theories pertaining to US government and politics
  • understand typical patterns of political processes and behavior and their consequences
  • be able to analyze and interpret basic data relevant to US government and politics
  • be able to critically analyze relevant theories and concepts, apply them appropriately, and develop their connections across the curriculum

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Reading: 9-1

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Finish previous assignment

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Reading: 8-4 + 3 articles distributed in class

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Reading: 8-2, 8-3

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Reading: 8-1

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Return 1st Semester Grades

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Final Examination: Free Response

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Final Examination (M/C): Chs. 4, 5, & 7

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Reading: 7-4

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Continue with 7-2, 7-3

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Reading: 7-2, 7-3

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Quiz: Ch. 6 (Multiple Choice)
Due: Study Guide, Ch. 6
Reading: 7-1

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Finish discussion of 6-3 & 6-4.
Bring to class the article distributed in the previous class period.

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Reading: 6-3, 6-4 + 2 articles (distributed in class)

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Discussion of 6-3 & 6-4

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Reading: 6-3

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Reading: 6-2

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Reading: 6-1

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Reading: 5-4

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Continue with Ch. 5. 

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Reading: 5-1, 5-2, 5-3

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In class: Watch Michael Sandel's Justice (Lecture 17, Arguing Affirmative Action, Part 1)

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Read 5-1 in class

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In-class Workshop: UC Application
Be sure to bring fully-charge chromebook, unofficial transcript, and College Handbook

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Essay Exam: Unit I - Chapters 1 - 3

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Reading: 5-1

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In-class Workshop: CSUApply
Be sure to bring fully-charge chromebook, unofficial transcript, and College Handbook

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Reading: 4-4

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Reading: 4-3

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Catch-up day on Chapter 4

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Reading: 4-2

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Reading: 4-1

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Quiz: Ch. 3 (Multiple Choice)

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Catch-up day.
Students should bring College Handbook to class.

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Reading: 3-3

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Reading: Appendix, The Federalist Papers No. 10
Quiz: Ch. 2 (Multiple Choice)

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Catch-up: 2-3

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 College Application Day - Mr. Coray will distribute College Handbook

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 Reading: Review/catch-up 2-1

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Quiz: Ch. 1 (Multiple Choice)
Reading: 2-1
 

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 Reading: 1-3

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 Reading: 1-1