Government Projects (2007-2008)

 

Two projects are required each quarter.

Late projects – THOSE NOT TURNED IN WHEN COLLECTED IN CLASS (unless an excused absence) will receive an F.

 

Select project topics from the list provided.

Note:  Each quarter there is one mandatory selection.

 

1st Quarter

 

1.               Campaign poster (any candidate running in this year’s race) ***Mandatory***  1ST PROJECT

             

2.               Work for a candidate of any party (4 hours minimum). Verification required (Worth 110 pts).

 

3.               Make a poster/visual presentation illustrating the different forms of government.

 

4.               Make a poster/visual presentation illustrating basic concepts of democracy.

 

5.               Make a poster/visual presentation illustrating the major parts of the Constitution and their importance/meaning.

 

First (mandatory selection) project due October 2/3 by class meeting odd/even

Second project due October 31/November 1 by class meeting odd/even

7th period is ALWAYS first date

 

2nd Quarter

 

 

1.                    Make a poster/visual presentation on a Congressman (his life, his positions on issues, etc)***Mandatory

 

2.                   Write a letter to your Congressman about an issue that concerns you (**LETTERS MUST BE TYPED, DOUBLE-SPACED, USING CORRECT LETTER FORM). Be sure topic is appropriate as a concern to a member of Congress. **Include stamped envelope.  See Mrs. Shriner for more information.

 

3.                    Make a poster/visual presentation illustrating Congress’s powers.

 

4.                    Make a poster/visual presentation illustrating how a bill becomes a law.

 

5.                    Make a poster/visual presentation illustrating the different job duties of a Congressman.

 

 

First (mandatory selection) project due December 4/5, by class meeting odd/even

Second project due January10/11, by class meeting odd/even

7th period is ALWAYS first date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3rd Quarter

 

1.               Make a poster/visual presentation about a President (past or present). 1ST PROJECT

 

3.                   Be a president and have a “press conference.” (minimum 5 minutes)**See Mrs. Shriner for further details

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5.                    Make a poster/visual presentation on a federal agency.

 

5.             Make a poster/visual presentation on the powers of the president.

 

First project (mandatory selection) due February 27/28, by class meeting odd/even

Second project due March 27/28,  by class meeting odd/even

7th period is ALWAYS first date

 

 

4th Quarter

 

1.                    Select a US Supreme Court justice (past or present) and prepare a biographical presentation (with visuals) on him/her.  ***Mandatory***  1st PROJECT

 

2.                    Select a Supreme Court case and prepare a visual presentation showing the importance of that case and the impact it has had on history.

 

3.                    Select an amendment and illustrate (visual presentation) the impact on your life.

 

4.                    Illustrate (visual presentation) a civil right and its impact on your life.

 

First project (mandatory selection) due May 5/6,  by class meeting odd/even

Second project due May 29/30, by class meeting odd/even

7th period is ALWAYS first date

 

 

If you have any questions concerning your projects, please see me.  Remember: Projects (as well as all work) should be turned in on time – (WHEN COLLECTED IN CLASS).  Maximum grade for a late project (unless an excused absence) is F.