Am. Govt. Final Exam STUDY GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE

You may now begin the Final Exam STUDY GUIDE by logging-in to your http://www.quia.com/ account.

http://www.quia.com/pages/phaywood/page6

Prezi Presentation

Students who choose to prepare a "Prezi" will find this link rather instructive. Check it out!

A Prezi instructional in less than 15 minutes

Both American Government and Intro to Psychology students may utilize this new and exciting presentation product during the Dead Week of school to either earn recovery-credit in Government, or Extra Credit for the Final Presentations in Psychology.

Some thoughts, though.

1. The presentation program may be time-intensive to learn, so be patient.
2. I have only been able to load music and video that are in Flash. You might need to learn Flash in order for take maximum potential with your presentation.
3.  I have not yet been able to load a .pdf file, but I have used .jpg for images with no problems.
4. Be careful with the use of the "path" feature so as not to make your audience "seasick". Motion sickness is a "known issue" with this presentation product.

For American Govt., you are to compose a Prezi on any chapter within Unit 5 - the Judicial Branch. Choose an area of interest that excites you and bring the information in our book alive with your presentation. Consider adding features for political dictionary, key concepts, and numerous images to your presentation. Also, you could include the CA content standard(s) for the chapter you are highlighting.

For Intro to Psychology - do something similar with the Chapter area of focus you have committed to. Include the major theme and utilize the Prezi area as though it is a GRAPHIC ORGANIZER.

Investigate the different areas of Prezi for other presentation ideas, and HAVE SOME FUN!!

American Govt. Students

Beginning today, you have through the Thanksgiving Holiday to complete the following TWO assignments on the www.quia.com website.

1) Complete EACH of the five Chapter Quizzes. Each quiz is 5 questions and you may take the quiz as many times as you choose to obtain the highest score possible. Each attempt at a quiz will give you (5) Five questions.

Again, you must complete ALL FIVE quizzes prior to Monday morning, November 29.


2) Accumulate 60 minutes (1 hour) of ACTIVITY TIME doing the different activities I have included for your review.


Each additional 60 minutes you accumulate will earn 9 points, up to ONE letter grade towards your FINAL GRADE.

YOU MUST USE YOUR QUIA SIGN-ON AND "ENTER" THE SPECIFIC CLASS PERIOD IN ORDER TO ACCUMULATE CREDIT.

Now, to get started with 5 Extra Credit points, post a comment to THIS SPECIFIC POST, including your Period Number, First Name and Last Name Initial. Ideally, you will sign your post with your First Name and Last Name Initial similar to my example below.

Am. Govt. - How I Invested in Veteran's Day, and other Extra Credit.

How cool is this? Just on the 'eve of Mr. Haywood inputting the 15 Week grades there are multiple opportunities for students to add credit before I finalize grades. Oh Boy!

Recall our conversations about the recent changes to President Obama's abilitity to move the country forward based on the most recent election results in selecting Congressmen and Women. I would offer that part of President Obama's problems with the American voter today is a real or perceived concern over his "Leadership".

For up to 9 points, read Page 376 and complete the "Test for Success" on President Obama. You must also include 30 minutes of Internet review and incorporate what you find regarding Obama's Leadership concerns in your work product. Include the hyperlinks to your sources. (in other words, cite your source.)



**Instructions for Unit 4 Graphic Organizer/Study Guide**
Look at the image above for the reminder that your Unit 4 Graphic Organizer is due either Monday, November 15 for Periods 1 and 5, or Tuesday, November 16 for Period 2.

The 8 page graphic organizer is your study guide for this unit and MUST include a minimum of one page for each chapter, number 13, 14, 15, 16 & 17. DO NOT INCLUDE ANY MATERIAL ALREADY COVERED IN THE 8 PARAGRAPH ASSIGNMENT YOU HAVE ALREADY COMPLETED.

Some suggestions for this activity are as follows:

1. include at least 2 Political Dictionary terms for each chapter
2. illustrate chapter charts, graphs, or timelines
3. Choose one area of interest in each chapter and summarize that area in a drawing or illustration.
4. use the weekend to look up current events or other resources that you can add to the graphic organizer.
5. Look up the publisher's online quiz and predict possible questions and include them in your study guide.

Next week, we may trade these Graphic Organizer/Study Guides for use in a 25 question Unit 4 quiz. Pretend your organizer will be used by a student in another period than yours.

This assignment is worth 9 points, but the extra credit value for a superior organizer makes the assignment worth up to 18 points.

Psychology Homework Due Tuesday, 11/9

Read the ENTIRE POST!!

Students, your homework due by the start of class on Tuesday (remember it's a FULL Tuesday with Periods 2, 4, and 6 - Then, Wednesday is a 1, 3, 5 - NO SCHOOL ON THURSDAY IN HONOR OF VETERAN'S DAY) is in TWO PARTS.

Part One - Click on the following links and review the Animoto videos. Check out the Animoto.com website and consider how you might create your own 30 second video to compliment your project. The 30 second video will become part of the Final Project, however - students who complete a video prior to Friday, November 12, could double-dip - it could also be ONE of the EIGHT (8) panels you are responsible for completing on the hard card-stock assignment. Enjoy the videos.

http://animoto.com/play/vbnPlARg9Qnq8sPL5Oqw8Q

http://animoto.com/play/Vi87wA2p1wJS5WG1PxSvPA?autostart=true

http://animoto.com/play/D4CjWb3T7e4hVUzIopuY0w?autostart=true

http://animoto.com/play/J55XdNbH10y89jfnDYjODQ?autostart=true

http://animoto.com/play/MvbfatSzcNF7romII0qWbQ

Finally, some of you may recall seeing this video on Puma News about two years ago. If you are interested in completing a FULL video as part of your Final Project, please see me.

Full length video for Martin Luther King Essay Contest

Part Two - You MUST POST A COMMENT below in the comments link. Include your First name and Last Name initial and P 6, or Period 6. Your comments are moderated, so don't expect to see them immediately. I will moderate the comments daily and add them as soon as possible. See the first comment below for an example.

Enjoy your extra hour of working on your card stock assignment that is due Friday!!!!

Homework Due For Government Students

This assignment is due for Periods 1 and 5 on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 - the day before Veteran's Day. For Period 2, the Assignment is due on Friday, November 12.

Read Chapters 13-17

Complete critical thinking and/or reflections for the following Chapter/Section Assessments. Type them on paper with a two-line separation between each number.

1. Chapter 13, Section 4, Page 375 - After having read this section and INCORPORATE what you've read into your answer, Complete question 5.
2. Chapter 13, Section 5, Page 384 - After having read this section and INCORPORATE what you've read into your answer, Complete question 5.
3. Chapter 14, Section 2, Page 397 - After having read this section and INCORPORATE what you've read into your answer, Complete question 6.
4. Look at the chart on Page 417, review the bureaucracy under The Executive Branch. After carefully considering one of the three options (Executive Office, Executive Department, or Independent Agencies) develop your rationale for seeking a job under one of the departments indicated. Be specific! Show your skills, talents, abilities, and competencies to amplify why you would be a valuable addition to a Federal Government position.
5. Chapter 15, Section 4, Page 435- After having read this section and INCORPORATE what you've read into your answer, Complete question 5 about noted economist Milton Freidman's quote.
6. Chapter 16, Section 3, Page 462- After having read this section and INCORPORATE what you've read into your answer, Complete question 5.
7. Chapter 17, Section 1, Page 475- After having read this section and INCORPORATE what you've read into your answer, Complete question 6.
8. Chapter 17, Section 3, Page 489 - After having read this section and INCORPORATE what you've read into your answer, Complete question 6.

Each of your responses require you have become familiar with the question in order to provide an adequate response. PLEASE READ EACH SECTION CAREFULLY.

You should be able to complete this assignment using both sides of a single sheet of paper. You must print your response and turn it in at the BEGINNING OF YOUR PERIOD either on Wednesday or Friday the week of November 8.

Students desirous of obtaining double the credit for this assignment my earn up to 200% credit (18 Points) by completing the following pieces;

1. Complete Making Comparison #6 on Page 392.
2. Complete Making Inferences #6 on Page 403.
3. Complete Prediction Consequences #6 on Page 418
4. Review a "quality" Youtube video with Milton Freidman in the subject (circa 1970's) and produce a one paragraph reflection of what you see. Try to find a video with Phil Donahue as the Host. Make sure you include the hyperlink of the Youtube.com video so I may check the video out for possible inclusion in a future class offering.
5. Complete Making Decisions #6 on Page 456.
6. Locate ANY H.R. Bill for the 111th Congress and write a one paragraph outline of your findings.

Complete these 6 additional tasks and earn up to 18 points for this 9 point assignment.

Title this assignment #36

ALL GOVERNMENT STUDENTS!!! - Post Required for Credit

American Govt students - THIS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE THURSDAY NOV 4 FOR PERIODS 1 AND 5, AND FRIDAY, NOV 5 FOR PERIOD 2. Start by conducting about 20 minutes of research on HR Bill 1, signed into law on February 17, 2009 by President Obama.

First, look at the image below and read the initial title below the bill number (H.R.1) and write a few sentences on your immediate response to the NAME OF THE BILL. Tell me what it means to you.

Second, read about the bill at http://www.recovery.gov/Pages/default.aspx . Complete up to the remainder of your TYPED page (1 page only) with a minimum analysis of your findings and generate ONE AUTHENTIC QUESTION TO PROPOSE TO THE ENTIRE CLASS VIA A COMMENT TO THIS BLOG POSTING. (See example question that I have provided) You must submit both pieces, the single side of paper with your analysis AND your blog posting.

You will have until Tuesday, November 2, at the close of polling in California (Election Day!!!!!) to complete your post.



Government Students go to your Period Above

For your current homework assignment which is due either Thursday or Friday of this week, depending on your period, please click on the appropriate Period link above.

Remember, there is a 25 question Open-Book Unit 3 test via scantron at the final 30 minute mark of your period on Thursday or Friday, 8 questions from each of the chapters in Unit 3, Chapters 10, 11 and 12.

American Government Mid-Term

The 50 Question Mid-Term is now available on the http://www.quia.com/ website. Please attempt the quiz by entering the class using your login i.d. and password. REMEMBER TO "VIEW" THE CLASS IN ORDER TO ACCUMULATE ANY ADDITIONAL CREDIT FOR COMPLETING ACTIVITIES.

If you have forgotten your password, you have two options.

1. Select the "Forgot Password" link on the Students page and the website will email your password to the email account you originally registered with.
2. If you cannot wait for that email, or can not access that email from school, create a new student account. You will need to the class code for your specific period in order to enter and view the class.
• Period 1 Class code = JETRF696 
• Period 2 Class code = JPM444
• Period 5 Class code = MMKNGC778
3. Remember to attempt additional activities if you would like to improve your grade, or you could complete independent research on one of the California Propositions on the upcoming November ballot. Present a written research paper on your findings along with a mini-essay, containing your argument and analysis of the proposition, and receive up to 9 points extra credit.

American Government Mid-Term Preparation

All Government Students may begin their preparation for the mid-term by utilizing the http://www.quia.com/ website and "view"ing their class. Use the procedures previously indicated on this blog for creating a FREE quia Student account and once you have logged on to the website, enter the Period Class you belong to so you may accumulate 'time' in the activities section as the images below will show.

This first image is shows how the screen appears once you have successfully logged-in. Notice the "view" buttons under the Class section on the right hand side.

 After you have selected your Class by clicking the View link, your next page will display where YOU MUST be within your account in order to begin accumulating time

I will continue to add "activities" I find that other teachers have created as well as ones I will be creating through next week. For each 60 minutes of time you accumulate exploring these activities, you will earn 9 points credit that may be applied to your Mid-Term score on the 50 Question Test covering Units 1 and 2.

In addition, the previous Extra Credit opportunity for completing research on H.Ross Perot as a leading independent candidate for President during the 1992 and 1996 elections will remain in effect until Monday, October 18 at 3:15 pm. Students who complete a research analysis of Perot's involvement in the 1992 election and how it helped determine the outcome we have experienced in nearly 20 years since, may earn up to 9 additional points, depending on the quality of your research and presentation.

Finally, as we approach the November 2 election in California, there are multiple propositions on the ballot that the electorate may not be fully aware of. By conducting a minimum of 60 minutes Internet research on a particular ballot measure and completing a posterboard presentation (or Powerpoint, or some other form), you may earn up to 9 Extra Credit Points.

There is no possible way to accumulate more than a letter grade improvement in your semester-to-date grade to the end of this week in October. In other words; if, after this week, you have earned a failing grade of 40% (or other percentage), NO AMOUNT OF EXTRA CREDIT YOU COMPLETE PRIOR TO THE 10 WEEK PROGRESS REPORT WOULD MOVE YOUR LETTER GRADE ABOVE A "D". Students currently with D grades may move up to a "C", a "C" to a "B", and students who have already earned an "A" may add additional credit to their grade. Yes. It is possible for a student to earn sufficient credit that opting out of the scantron portion of the Final Exam in December would still result in an "A" grade. These students would be completing the essay portion of the Final only.

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American Government Homework Due 10/7 - 10/8

Skim the remaining chapters in Unit 2 - Chapters 6, 7, 8, & 9

Choose ONE chapter to focus on for the remainder of the 10 week grading period, and an alternate chapter.

Produce a paragraph about why you chose that chapter on a half-sheet of paper and bring it to class FIRST THING on either THURSDAY or FRIDAY morning. NO LATE WORK!!!!

Psychology Homework Due Tuesday, 10/5

Click the link above for your homework assignment!

Government Homework Due 10/4 and 10/5

All Government classes, click on your Period link above for the homework assignment due Monday, October 4 for Periods 1 and 5, and Tuesday, October 5 for Period 2.

On Tuesday, Oct. 5, there will be a Chapter 5 Open-Note test. THE TEST IS NOT OPEN-BOOK!

Complete your Chapter 5 Political Dictionary for all terms, and take notes on graphs, charts, and illustrations in order to aid you in this test.

All Periods Check on your Class Tab Above

Be sure to select your Class Tab above for your specific Period Homework and opportunities to improve your grade prior to Tuesday, October 5. After that date, there are NO OPPORTUNITIES for you to choose that would positively impact your 10 WEEK PROGRESS REPORT.

Look at the image below for generic instructions.

If you remember the instructions, but forget your class code, they are as follows:

• Period 1 - JETRF696  Almost all Honors students registered, but many regular students must
• Period 2 - JPM444 Only half of the Honors students, but most regular student registered
• Period 5 - MMKNGC778 Only half of the Honors students, but most regular student registered
• Period 6 - GXBG873 A student who was absent last week needs to register.

Below, is a screenshot of typical instructions BUT the code is for Period 1, so only use that code if you are a Period 1 student, otherwise, make sure to use the proper class period code.



Period 2 Pop Quiz Only

Period 2 ONLY for students that did not complete the Pop Quiz that was suspended on Friday, September 24. You must complete the online quiz one (or more) times on the http://www.quia.com/ website.

If you login to the website using your new login name and password, you will receive a 10% bonus on your total score. If you simply click this link, you will receive the highest score you complete.

This Pop Quiz is due by 8:00 am Tuesday Morning, September 28.

Government Homework Due 9/23 and 9/24

Read Chapter 4, Section 2, Pages 97-103 and prepare for a 10 Question Pop Quiz at the beginning of your period.

As an alternate, you may choose to complete the Publisher's Web Quiz and copy-and-paste your results on a sheet of paper. Bring that sheet of paper, showing your results to class with you and receive 10 out of 10 points. How cool is that? Please, use your resources carefully. Only print on a single side of paper.

No. You may not print the paper in my classroom when you come to class.

Yes. You may, as an option, produce a Google Document and send a copy to me at teacherhaywood@gmail.com  By now, all seniors should have a FREE Google Document account.

Students who opt to take an equivalent quiz by clicking on this link may earn even more credit. Choose the option that provides you with the MOST Satisfaction. If you login to the quia website first and select the quiz from your home screen, I will DOUBLE your credit.

People respond to incentives.

Period 2 Government Extra Credit

This assignment is for Period 2 specifically, however, all students who complete the Current Events and the Constitution worksheet will earn extra credit.

You must address ALL three of the Questions to Consider. If a link is broken, you are responsible for locating another link that will guide you to support your argument. Include the new link to support your work.

The extra credit opportunity is due FIRST THING TUESDAY MORNING!

Psychology Homework Due September 21

Homework due at beginning of class Tuesday, September 21. Click the "Comment" link below and provide me with a comment that summarizes your review of the remaining Units in our textbook, and a specific chapter you would choose to complete in the remaining 12 weeks.  Include your first name and your last initial only as the author of the comment, and add a sentence or two on why you chose that particular chapter.

American Government and Intro to Psychology Homework

Students, please click on the appropriate tab above for your homework by period that is due the week of September 13 - 17th

Carol Welsman - This Lullaby on Larry King Live (9/11 Commemoration))

American Government - Periods 1, 2 & 5

 I created this image in Tagxedo. How interesting is this?

http://www.tagxedo.com/artful/1b8beba8d91b4585

Homework - This assignment has a due date - please read carefully.  All students post a welcome comment to Mr. Haywood. Comments should be neutral in tone (save controversy for our classroom) and include a thought you have about something we have either discussed in class, something you found interesting, or something you would like to learn more about. Post your comments below with your Period Number and your LAST NAME first, by Monday 8/30 for Periods 1 and 5 and Tuesday 8/31 for Period 2.

Here's a copy of the Illustrated Textbook Cover and File Folder Assignments that are also due beginning Tuesday, August 31.

Click ahead for the same assignment in Adobe Acrobat PDF format

You can start your Wordle by clicking here.

Preamble created on www.wordle.net

Students, this is an example of a wordle. Go to www.wordle.net and create your own Government themed related wordle, preferably dark text on white background so it can be printed and pasted on to your file folder.

Enjoy This Chapter 16 Presentation

Sociology Final - By John Coyt

Sociology - Chapter 12 Final

Enjoy this Sociology Final Project by Jose Garcia

Final Exam Study Guide

This is the Study Guide in preparation of the Final Exam. This guide will select 100 questions at random and you are encouraged to take this "Final Exam Study Guide" prior to taking the ONLINE Final between Wednesday, June 9th and Tuesday Morning June 15 at 7:00 AM. This test is Extra Credit only and you may earn up to 25% of your multiple-choice-portion depending on the number you score correctly. You will earn 1 point extra credit for each four (4) points you score on the study guide.

Because this is the STUDY GUIDE some questions will be repeated, occasionally more than once.

http://www.quia.com/quiz/1850951.html

Economics Final Examination

Here is the 50 Question Final Exam portion. Your responses will be graded by Quia and you WILL know the results of this portion prior to completing the 10 Question Constructed Response portion in class on Tuesday, June 15.

The combined score of this portion AND the 10 Question Constructed Response portion will comprise your total score for the Final.

Click on http://www.quia.com/quiz/1853185.html to go directly to the quiz.

Note: For this quiz, you may only take the quiz a single time. In order to be the most prepared for this one-time-only test, you should complete a study guide quiz. Not only will you become familiar with the possible questions, you will also earn extra credit points that will aid you in your final score!!