Civics+Honors+SULLIVAN

Economics Period 4: January 29, 2013
Please complete the following assignment by the end of the period. Please handwrite or type responses, and turn in to Mrs. Tise by the end of the period.

1. Why is understanding scarcity the key to understanding economics? 2. Find a news artcile that relates shows the concept of scarcity in "real life". Provide the URL, title and date of the article. Summarize the article and how it relates to scarcity. 3. Do students face scarcity? Using at least two specific examples explain how students are confronted with scarcity if a teacher assigns them homework.
 * SCARCITY:**

1. What are the three factors of production? 2. Provide 3 specific examples of EACH factor of production. 3. Why is it important for psychologists to study the factors of production? 4. What is the difference between physical and human capital?
 * FACTORS OF PRODUCTION:**

School Climate Survey:
Directions: You have 20 minutes to complete the Delaware School Climate survey.

The Countdown to the Election! 2012
1. Read the following //NY Times// article and answer the corresponding questions: One Result of Hurricane: Bipartisanship Flows a. What is the main idea of the article? b. Some people have suggested the the Obama's and Christie's actions were politically motivated. Others have suggested it was simply two leaders resonding to a crisis. Which argument do you find most compelling and why? 2. Will Hurricane Sandy have an impact on the election? Find two current news articles from reputable sources that help answer that question. For each article provide: a. The artitcle title and URL b. A brief summary of the article. Lastly, what is your overall impression about the impact of the storm on Tueday's election? 3. Visit 270 to Win. Study the polling information available and the state-by-state history of the elections. Make predictions for all of the "swing states" by clicking on the map and turning the state either blue (Dem) or red (Rep). Once your map is complete click "share" below Florida, and print your map. Next, explain how/why you made the decision for three of the "swing" states that you selected.

Print out all work. Staple. Make sure your name is on it. Hand it in to me! Due at the end of the period. =****=
 * Mr. Grahe's 4th period class,**


 * Please follow these directions carefully. Read everything before you begin.**
 * You will be taking two pre-tests today. Please try your best, but it is OK if you don't know the answers to questions. Information on your scores is being collected as part of a $1 million grant from the federal government. You will never see your scores. Mr. Grahe will never see your scores. Your scores will have NO impact on your grade in his class. However, I ask that you please take this test serriously and answer whatever you can. If you do not know an answer, please do NOT ask someone near you.**
 * For each test you will have a unique student code. It is VERY important you you enter your code correctly.**
 * For pre-test "A" click here. Use your student code that starts with the letter A.**
 * For pre-test "B" click here. Use your student code that starts with the letter B.**
 * Thank you for taking these pre-tests and helping me in this project.**
 * -Mrs. Sullivan**


 * CIVICS: THe Gallup Poll**
 * Sept. 28, 2012**
 * Sept. 28, 2012**

The Gallup Poll Organization is one of the best knowing polling organizations in the country. They have a comprehensive website with polling data on almost every topic imaginable. 1. First read [|About Gallup]. What do they do? What kind of services do they offer? 2. Explore the Gallup Poll topics listed at the top of the homepage. Select three polls to example and answer the following questions for EACH: a. What is the subject of the poll? b. Summarize the findings of the poll. c. What method was used the collect the data? d. Identify how many people were polled. 3. Explore the interative feature on Presidential Job Approval. Explore the page and answer the following questions: a. What is Obama's current approval rating? How does that compare to his average approval rating during his term? b. Select the choice "compare presidents". Now select two other presidents to compare to Obama. Describe how their approval ratings (and trend during their presidency) compare to Obama's. 4. Lastly, how can you tell that Gallup Organization generally provides accurate and trustworthy information?
 * //This assignment is due by the end of the period. Please type or handwrite responses and turn in to Mrs. Sullivan.//**
 * iCivics: Countries that Work and Win the White House**
 * iCivics: Countries that Work and Win the White House**

1. Play the game Countries that Work. The game is over after you've worked for 4 years (about 15 minutes to play). [] 2. If you are not re-elected, you've lost the game. You can either play until you win, or print out your certificate and write a well-written paragraph explaining why you lost and how your strategy would change if you were to play again. 3. If you've won, congratulations! Print out your certificate. 4. Answer the following questions in a word document: a. Describe the purpose of the game. b. Do you think the game achieved its goals? Did you enjoy it? Explain. c. What strategy did you use at the beginning of the game? Did it change as you continued? How does this strategy reflect the challenges that elected officials may experience?
 * ACTIVITY 1:**

1. Play the game Win the White House**.** [] 2. Print your certificate at the end of the game. 3. Answer the following questions in a word document: a. Explain the premise of the game. How does one win? b. Do you think the game achieved its goals? Explain. c. Which game did you like better? Why?
 * ACTIVITY 2:**

__**When you are done with BOTH activities, staple all your work together, put your name on the top, and hand in stapled work to the sub. NO CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN TO LATE WORK! EVERYTHING IS DUE BY THE END OF THE PERIOD!**__




 * Free Trade!**
 * May 11, 2012**

7. Works cited. In MLA format.
 * Select one of the following trade organizations to create an informational phamphlet about. Follow all directions/steps listed below. You may work alone or with 1 other person.**
 * Due: End of Class**
 * Value: 15 points**
 * 1. Phamphlet Cover: Name of Organization, a photo/picture that represents the organization**
 * 2. Basic history of the organization**
 * 3. Mission of the organization. Why do they exisit? What do they attempt to do?**
 * 4. How does this organization promote free trade?**
 * 5. Current events: what has the organization done lately? Report on at least 2 recent events.**
 * 6. Miscelaneous: What other facts about this orgnization are interesting and worth including?**

The Trade Organizations you can pick from: -World Trade Organization -NAFTA* -APEC* -MERCOSUR -CARICOM -ASEAN -EU (European Union) 1. Please explain one thing from each part of the show that most suprised you. 2. How would you describe the show to someone who hasn't seen it? Explain both the structure and overall themes. 3. Did you enjoy the workshop that Danny did with our class? The workshop was designed to help you better understand the performance. Did it achieve that? Why/why not? 4. The question about how far to bend the constitution was brought up several times. Do you believe that there are circumstances when it is OK to ignore the constiution to keep us safe? Explain. 5. Explain the comparison between our reactions (both as a government and as individuals) to 9-11 and the Pearl Habro attack.
 * US is a member
 * September Echoes Reflection**
 * December 2, 2011**
 * Please answer the following questions based on the September Echoes performance. Your responses should be well written and thoughtful. Danny is looking for feedback from students about the show and workshop. I will be sharing some of these responses with him, which he may include as testimonials in litterature about the show.**
 * Please answer the following questions based on the September Echoes performance. Your responses should be well written and thoughtful. Danny is looking for feedback from students about the show and workshop. I will be sharing some of these responses with him, which he may include as testimonials in litterature about the show.**
 * iCivics DAY 2**
 * Monday, Nov. 21st.**
 * Use the period to explore the other games/features on** []
 * Play three other games and write a brief paragraph for each, describing what the purpose of the game was, how the game was played, what you learned and if you think the game was a good tool for learning a civics concept.**
 * iCivics Assignment:**
 * iCivics Assignment:**
 * iCivics Assignment:**

1. Go to [] and select "Argument Wars". 2. Make sure the game is on "TLO v. NJ". 3. Play the game and then answer the following questions (handwritten or typed): a. What was the main Constitutional Argument in TLO v. NJ b. Describe the design of the game. Do you believe this is an effective way to learn about important Supreme Court cases? Why/why not? c. What was the outcome of the case? In what ways was the government changed by the outcome of the TLO case? 4. Further research students rights. Create a list of rights that students DO have at school, and a list of rights that are suspended while a student is at school. Next, answer the following questions: a. Your two lists. b. Why do you think students have fewer rights at school? c. Do you think it is fair that students rights are limited while at school? Explain your response using specific examples.

Understand that the functioning of the government is a dynamic process which combines the formal balances of power incorporated in the Constitution with traditions, precedents, and interpretations which have evolved over the past 200 years.
 * Civics Standard 2b:**