Day One

Introductions

Harrison Bergeron Assigned

Day Two

Syllabus and Computer Procedures

Day Three

Pre-Assessment

Day Four

Harrison Bergeron Due

Day Five

I can use the functionalist perspective of Government to begin to understand its necessity. 

Day Six

I can identify the functions and dysfunctions of Voter ID ballot proposals and legislation. 

V1 SA 1

Day Seven

I can explain why the Founders believed that people need a government.

V2-4 SA 1

Day Eight

can examine the functions and dysfunctions of government.

V5-6 SA 1

Day Nine

Saints and the Roughnecks Discussion. 

Day Ten

I can analyze the “state of nature” and ultimately express the need for governmental structure.

V1 SA 2

Day Eleven

No School

Day Twelve

No School

Day Thirteen 

I can compare the four origins of State theories.

V12-5 SA 3

Day Fourteen 

I can identify four characteristics of the “state”.

V7-10 SA 4-5

Day Fifteen 

I can describe how power is divided between difference types of government.

Card Game Simulation.

Day Sixteen

I can articulate the ideas of republican government, the common good, and civic virtue.

V16-24 SA 6

Day Seventeen

I can classify governments from around the world into categories based on participation, location, and legislative presidential relationship.      

Day Eighteen

I can list and describe the basic concepts of democracy. 

V25-31 SA 6

Day Nineteen

I can identify the major documents that created the foundation for the United States government.

V 32-35 SA 7

Day Twenty

I can explain how the Preamble to the Constitution defines the purposes of government.  

V36-41 SA 7

Day Twenty-One

RAV Simulation

Day Twenty-Two

I can explain the ideas of separation of powers and checks and balances.

V41-45  SA 8

Day Twenty-Three

I can know the Founder’s reasons for creating a system that limits governmental power.

V45-51 SA 8

Foundations of Government Review 

Foundations of Government Exam

Foundations of Government Unit Exam