Chapter 3 Test

Your chapter 3 test will be on Monday, 10/22 (A-Day) and Tuesday, 10/23 (B-Day).  The study guide below is not due for a grade, but it will be VERY useful if you choose to use it as a studying tool.

Chapter 3 Study Guide

1.      Review your vocabulary words (10 QUESTIONS).

2.      What are the 2 ways to become an American citizen?

3.      Why might a refugee come to America?  What would they need to be allowed in?

4.      Label and describe the 3 ways to lose U.S. citizenship.

a.      ____________ :

b.      ____________:

c.       ____________:

5.      What are the 4 responsibilities of American citizens?

6.      What/who must naturalized citizens swear an oath to?

7.      Understand the history of immigration in the U.S.

8.      What are the different ways in which a person may be born a U.S. citizen?

9.      Describe the differences between a citizen, a legal alien, and an illegal alien.

a.      Citizen:

b.      Legal Alien:

c.       Illegal Alien:

10.  What is the 14^th Amendment?

11.  How do Democratic and Authoritarian governments differ?

12.  What is the difference between blue-collar and white-collar workers?

13.  Why is it important for citizens to vote?

14.  What are the 5 requirements to become a naturalized American citizen?

15.  Civics is the study of _________________________.

16.  What is the 19^th Amendment?

17.  Democracy works on the principle of ______________.

18.  What are the 5 duties of American citizens?

19.  What are the features of totalitarian governments?

20.  Label & describe the 2 types of representative democracies below.

a.      ____________________:

b.      ____________________:

21.  Label & describe the 3 levels of government in the U.S. below.

a.      _________________:

b.      _________________:

c.       _________________:

22.  What is the Indian Citizenship Act?

23.  Some of American’s shared values include ____________________________________.

24.  What are the 4 functions of government?

25.  The Declaration of Independence states all people have the right to ___, ___, and ____.

Chapter 3 Project Directions

The following project is due on Thursday, 10/18, (A-Day Classes) and Friday, 10/19, (B-Day Classes).

Chapter 3 Project

Directions:  Choose one of the following projects below to complete.  You may also choose to complete the extra credit project on the back (only this option is considered extra credit).  All projects (including the extra credit project) must be turned in on time.  Remember, you must include a bibliography in MLA format for each project.

1.     Research information on one of the following volunteer groups:

a.     AmeriCorps

b.     Senior Corps

c.      Peace Corps

d.     Learn & Serve America.

Create a brochure to inform and encourage others to volunteer for this organization.  Include at least 7 visuals.

2.     Choose one of the following types of government.

a.     Democracy – Republic

b.     Democracy – Constitutional Monarchy

c.      Authoritarian – Absolute Monarchy

d.     Authoritarian – Dictatorship

e.     Authoritarian – Totalitarianism

Create a poster describing the type of government, living conditions, countries where that type of government is currently in effect, and history of how that type of government came to be.  Your poster board must include at least 7 visuals.

3.     Research your own personal family history through interviewing your parents, grandparents, Uncles, Aunts, or other family members.  Create a poster board explaining how your family came to be American citizens.

What countries can you trace your ancestry back to?  Provide information on the type of government and living conditions in that particular country during the time your family left, as well as the current government and living conditions.  What other regions of the United States did your family originate from?  What factors (economic, climate, etc.) led them to the Southern region?  Include at least 7 visuals.

(Interviews should be documented in MLA format)

EXTRA CREDIT PROJECT:

Many families celebrate traditions or eat various meals at holidays that our ancestor’s brought when they came to the United States. Write a one-page editorial explaining your family’s traditions, foods, or special celebration. You must also create a brochure displaying your family’s individual values and traditions (your brochure should include at least 7 colorful illustrations).  Both items must be turned in to receive extra credit.

Points	Title	Description
25	Bibliography	Bibliography is included with the project. Sources are in MLA format. Sources are identified how they are used. Bibliography is written in pen or typed.
25	Content	Content is accurate and correct.  Content is put into student’s own words.  Content is either typed or written in pen.
25	Organization/Presentation	Project is put together as specified in directions. Project is neat and free of errors.  Project is easy to understand.
25	Visuals	Visuals are accurate.  Visuals pertain to the project.  Visuals are clear and easy to see.

A-Day Classes Driftwood Correction & Class Updates

If you were an A-Day class on the Driftwood field trip, you will be exempt from the Guided Reading Handout for Chapter 3, Lesson 4.  However you are still responsible for the following assignments to be turned in on Thursday (10/18)

• Chapter 3, Lesson 3 Outlined Notes
• Chapter 3, Lesson 3 Illustration/Cartoon
• Chapter 3, Lessons 3 & 4 Three-Columned Vocabulary HW
• Chapter 3, Lesson 4 Foldable

All directions for these assignments can be found below.

(Also, you should have had your Dred Scott Extended Response finished before you left, but it is due on Tuesday, 10/16.)

If you were a B-Day class on the Driftwood field trip, the following assignments must be turned in on Wednesday, 10/17.

• Chapter 3, Lesson 3 Outlined Notes
• Chapter 3, Lesson 3 Illustration/Cartoon
• Chapter 3, Lessons 3 & 4 Three-Columned Vocabulary HW

All directions for these assignments can be found below.

(Also, you should have had your Dred Scott Extended Response finished before you left, but it is due on Monday, 10/15.)

Driftwood Update

Driftwood Update:  If you are going on the Driftwood field trip, you will still be required to turn in all of the assignments you missed.  However, you will have extra time to make it up.  All A-Day assignments that were missed on both Wednesday (10/10) and Friday (10/12) will be due on Thursday (10/18).  All B-Day assignments that are missed on Thursday (10/11) will be due on Wednesday (10/17).  Assignments for these dates are listed below (if you are not going to Driftwood, you will have time to complete these assignments in class.)

Class Assignments – 10/10 (A-Day) & 10/11 (B-Day)

1.       Read through Chapter 3, Lesson 3 (Pg. 62-69).

o   After you read, take notes using the outlining method we practiced together for lesson 1.  You must develop a main idea and at least 2 supporting details for each heading (red lettering.)  Remember to abbreviate and use symbols. This assignment will be due at the end of class.  Refer to the example below for guidance. 

§  Duties of Citizens

·         We all have duties & responsibilities as citizens.

o   Responsibilities - things we should do.

o   Duties – things we have to do according to law.

§  Obey Laws

·          

2.       Once you finish your notes, create a cartoon illustrating the 5 duties of American citizens on a blank sheet of computer paper.  Try to be as creative as possible.  This assignment will be due at the end of class.  (Remember, I don’t grade you on your artistic abilities. I grade you on the effort you put into it.)

HOMEWORK – Using the 3-column method (word, full definition, and summarized definition), define the following vocabulary words from Chapter 3, Lessons 3 & 4.  Use your online textbook to find the definitions (points will be deducted for the wrong definition.  For instance, draft may have a different definition other than what your book is referring to.)  This assignment will be due at the beginning of NEXT class.

§  1. Responsibility, 2. Duty, 3. Tolerance, 4. Welfare, 5. Volunteerism,

6. Register, 7. Draft, 8. Public Policy, 9. Representative Democracy,

10. Constitutional Monarchy, 11. Majority Rule, 12. Authoritarian Regime,

13. Totalitarian, 14. Ideology

Class Assignments – 10/12 (A-Day)

1.       Read through Chapter 3, Lesson 4 (Pg. 70-77).

o   After you read, complete the 7 guided reading activities in the handout provided. This assignment will be due at the end of class. 

2.       Once you complete your guided reading activities, use 2 pieces of computer paper to create a foldable comparing the 4 functions of government.  Your foldable should include accurate and precise information from your textbook, as well as visuals. (This will be a helpful studying tool for your Chapter 3 test.)  This assignment will be due at the end of class. 

HOMEWORK – Work on your Chapter 3 Project!  It’s due on 10/18 (A-Day) & 10/19 (B-Day). 

 

10/8 & 10/9 Homework & Driftwood Update

The following homework assignment will be due in class on Wednesday (A-Day classes - 10/10) & Thursday (B-Day classes - 10/11) for those students who ARE NOT going on the Driftwood field trip.  For those who ARE going on the Driftwood field trip, this assignment will be due Monday (B-Day classes - 10/15) & Tuesday (A-Day classes - 10/16).  However, I highly suggest you finish this assignment before you leave for driftwood, as you will have other assignments to catch up on when you get back.

•Read “Dred Scott vs. Sandford” on page 61 and answer the following prompt on a plain sheet of paper.

Travel back in time and pretend you were Dred Scott’s lawyer.  Develop an argument you

would present to the Supreme Court.  Include three main ideas with details supporting

and explaining your view/argument.  Follow the extended response rubric. (At least 8

sentences stating topic, 3 main ideas with supporting details, and a closing).

Driftwood Update:  If you are going on the driftwood field trip, you will still be required to turn in all of the assignments you missed.  However, you will have extra time to make it up.  All A-Day assignments that were missed on both Wednesday (10/10) and Friday (10/12) will be due on Thursday (10/18).  All B-Day assignments that are missed on Thursday (10/11) will be due on Wednesday (10/17).

The assignment list and directions will be posted on the blog before we leave for Driftwood (most likely Tuesday night).  If you are not going on the trip, you will be provided time in class to complete these assignments.

OnCourse/Grade Portal Updated

The following assignments/grades have been updated in OnCourse/Grade Portal. 

• Freedom Worksheet (Alphabet Soup, Extended Response, & Visual) - 20 Points (Classwork)
• Chapter 3, Lessons 1 & 2 3-Column Vocabulary - 20 Points (Homework)
• Recycled Unit 1 Tests (Optional)
• Extra Credit Project (Optional) (Points were added as non-calculated assignment.  I will distribute these extra credit points to areas most needed one week before the end of the quarter).

Weekend Reminders

A-Day Classes - Your DBQ answers will be be due on Monday, October 8th.  This is a homework assignment, and both questions need to be answered using the extended response format (at least 8 sentences each).  The assignment directions are below.  Refer to your online textbook for facts, reasons, incidents, examples, statistics, and sensory details.  ALSO, don't forget to bring your Civics Workbook to class on Monday, October 8th and start working on your Chapter 3 project due on October 18th! 

B-Day Classes - Your DBQ answers will be be due on Tuesday, October 9th.  This is a homework assignment, and both questions need to be answered using the extended response format (at least 8 sentences each).  The assignment directions are below.  Refer to your online textbook for facts, reasons, incidents, examples, statistics, and sensory details.  ALSO, don't forget to bring your Civics Workbook to class on Tuesday, October 9th and start working on your Chapter 3 project due on October 19th! 

Chapter 3, Lesson 2 DBQ Assignment

“I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce & abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty… that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies , foreign and domestic…”
                                                                                      OATH OF ALLEGIANCE

Answer the following questions using the extended response format.

(Must be at least 8 sentences)

1.     Why do you think people take an oath to support the Constitution instead of the country or the President?  Explain your answer.

2.    Do you think every American should take this oath?  Explain your answer

Homework/Project Updates

The following assignment are due for all B-Day classes tomorrow, October 3rd.

• 3-Column Vocabulary (Chapter 3, Lessons 1 & 2)
• July 4th Extra Credit Project (Optional)
• Recycled Unit 1 Test (Optional, and only for 5B.  7B will receive their tests back tomorrow)
• Freedom Extended Response & Visual (For 7B, absent students from 5B on Monday, or students from 5B using a late pass.)

 The following assignment are due for all A-Day classes on Thursday, October 4th.

• 3-Column Vocabulary (Chapter 3, Lessons 1 & 2)
• July 4th Extra Credit Project (Optional)
• Recycled Unit 1 Test (Optional)
• Freedom Extended Response & Visual (For absent students on Tuesday or students using a late pass.)

DON'T FORGET - YOUR CHAPTER 3 PROJECT WILL BE DUE ON OCTOBER 18th (A-DAY) & OCTOBER 19th (B-DAY).  START EARLY!  DON'T PROCRASTINATE!