Grafton High School AP American Government Class

Happy New Year!!! Mr. Zukowski will not be at the school until Tuesday, January 9. Grades will be finalized on Tuesday, January 2nd. There will be some changes this semester.  First of all, has to do with Current Events, the second half of the alphabet will be first in the rotation to turn in assignments. Also this semester, we will be using iPads in the classroom.   You will be using the iPads assigned to you on regular basis.   It is important that you read and follow through with the "Mr. Zukowski's Internet Resources" portion of this page (at the bottom). If you are interested in up to 50 extra credit points, you can watch a movie The Post to be shown in local theaters starting January 12.  You will need to turn in the ticket stub and write a one-page hand-written review about the background of the story, the results of the movie, and what kind of implications it has for government and politics in America's society today.  You will ne...

There will be a PIPS quiz on Monday and then finish the last section of notes for chapter 7.  Chapter 7 Packet will be turned in on Monday.  There will be no class on Tuesday due to the Christmas assembly. The essay portion of the semester exam will be scored by Tuesday.  If you have any assignments to turn in, please turn them in by Thursday. Make sure you have access to Edmodo.com when we return from Christmas break.  Have a great Christmas break!

***First half of the alphabet will turn in Current Events on Monday. Here is the schedule for the week: Monday: Discussion of Political Ideology Quizzes Review of essay questions for semester exam. Read pages 224 to 241 for Tuesday. Tuesday: ·        EQ Notes 7-1: How do American politicians choreograph their messages through mass media over time? ·        EQ Notes 7-2: How have newer forms of media impacted politics Wednesday: Finish 7-2 Notes Read pages 242-252 for Wednesday 7-3 Notes:     What are the criteria that used to determine which news stories receive the most media attention? Thursday: Semester Exam  Friday: Continue Semester Exam Next Monday:  PIPS Quiz

***The second half of the alphabet has Current Events due on Monday. ***Reading quiz on Monday.  ***Essential Question Quiz on Tuesday. ***Chapter 6 test on Wednesday. Here is the schedule for the week: Monday: The second half of the alphabet turn in Current Events. Total Recall Question Reading quiz for pages 214 to 220.  Here are the possible questions: 1 - How does conventional and unconventional political participation differ? 2 - How do protest and civil disobedience differ? 3 - What is the correlation between political participation and income/education levels? EQ Notes on political participation. Tuesday: Total Recall question Essential Question Quiz.   You will answer two questions.   Here are the possible questions: EQ 6-1:  How does the graying of America impact American government and society? EQ 6-2:  What is the purpose of schools for political socialization? EQ 6-3:  What does failure of "cultu...

***First half of the alphabet will be required to turn in Current Events on Monday.  ***Quizlet Chapter 6 Study Guide is posted here.  ***I would like everyone to add this class on Edmodo .com.  You will need to log onto Edmodo with your school Office 365 account.  Once you enter Edmodo, enter class code  86ts5s  Please do this by the end of the week.  If you need assistance, go to room 201 during AA.   Here is the agenda for the week: Monday: Read pages 190-200 You will be assigned chapter 6 vocabulary to complete by Wednesday.  The entire vocabulary assignment must be finished in order to get a grade.   EQ 6-1 Notes about demographics, the census, and its impact on national politics. Read pages 200-202 for Tuesday. Tuesday: We will get into political socialization with EQ 6-2 notes.  Read pages 202 to 210 for Wednesday. Wednesday: Vocabulary will be checked.  The entire assignm...

***All students will be turning in Current Events on Monday, November 13. *** Starting in December, Edmodo will be used in AP Gov class.  There will be time devoted to class this week to sign up for it.  Do not sign up ahead of time.  You will be using your school Office 365 account to link to Edmodo. Monday: Total Recall Question - will be on Thursday of last week's paper. We will be finishing the PowerPoints.  Remember there are score deductions for errors within the PowerPoint. We will finally start on 5-3 notes about discrimination of other minority groups. Tuesday: Total Recall Question - will be on Friday of last week's paper.  If you already crossed it out, you can attach it to a paper and staple it before you turn it in. EQ 5-4 notes about discrimination to women. Wednesday: We will use computers or devices to link to Edmodo.  The link will be shared with you in class. We will reflect on the study guide for the chapter to pre...

***The Second Half of the alphabet will be required to turn in Current Events on Monday. ***If you have any work from the second grading period, please turn it in by Tuesday morning.  Monday & Tuesday:  Groups will be working on the PowerPoints.  You must make sure you are polished and know what you are talking about!  You are to be the experts on the topic! Wednesday:  Presentation of PowerPoints.  Assignment of Current Events for the next grading period.  All students will be required to turn in Current Events next Monday.  Read pages 165-170 for Thursday. Thursday:  Rights of Minority groups in America. Friday:  No School in observance of Veterans Day.

**Current Events will be due Tuesday this week.  The first half of the alphabet needs to turn them in. Here is the schedule for the week: Monday:  Representatives from BB&T Bank will return for the second time.    Read pages 158 to 165 for Tuesday.  Tuesday:  We will finish 5-1 notes from Friday and start 5-2 notes.  The topic for 5-2 is about the treatment of African-Americans through American history.  Wednesday:  We will continue 5-2 notes on Wednesday. Thursday:  Magistrate Bolton will speak to the class about civil liberties.  Friday:  There will be a vocabulary quiz for chapters 1 through 5.  We will start working on a project that looks at background documents for Dredd Scott, Plessy, and Brown.

Monday 10/23 ·        Distribute Total Recall paper and question ·        Essential Question Quiz ·        FRQ Practice on Civil Liberties and Civil Rights (you can use your textbook) Tuesday 10/24 ·        Total Recall Question ·        Chapter 4 Test ·        Chapter 5 Vocabulary ·        Students read pages 152-157 for Wednesday Wednesday 10/25 Shortened 7 th Period ·        Total Recall Questions ·        5-1 Notes ·        Chapter 5 Study Guide Thursday 10/26 ·        Total Recall Questions ·      ...

The first half of the alphabet will be turning in Current Events on Monday (Grading Period 2, CE #2).  Be sure to have your study guide completed before Friday.  Here is the schedule for the week: Monday: We will complete the "Religion at My School" activity Sample FRQ questions Handout Tuesday's activity for those who won't be attending class due to NHS. Tuesday: Freedom of Expression activity Read pages 126-129 for Wednesday. Wednesday: Discussion of Freedom of Expression activity. Completion of EQ Notes 4-4:  Freedom of Assembly and Right to Bear Arms Read pages 130-142 for Thursday Thursday: EQ 4-5 Notes:  How does the Bill of Rights protect defendants' rights? Read pages 143-145 for Friday Friday: Turn in Total Recall EQ 4-6 Notes:  Is there a right to privacy? There will be an Essential Question Quiz on Monday.  There will be 2 questions you will need to answer.   Here are the possible questions...

Also, the second half of the alphabet is to turn in Current Events on Monday at the beginning of class. Monday: Turn in Total Recall paper from last week.   PIPS Quiz.  This will be a multiple choice quiz of 20 figures in public service.  Go to the  Quizlet site  to practice prior to the quiz.   Current Events (second half of the alphabet, Grading Period 2, CE#1). Also, Mr. Zukowski will be passing out "Student Release" forms to get permission from students and parents to video record some lessons in the classroom during the school year.  Mr. Zukowski is working towards certification for National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.     Here is more information about the certification process . The videos will be submitted on a secure website and will not be released to the public in anyway.   If you have any questions about video recording in the classroom, ask Mr. Zukowski.  Please return these f...

Here is an update from the counselors: Reminder to All GHS Parents: Parent Teacher Conferences  will be held next week on  October 5th from 4 - 6 pm . If you would like to come speak to one or all several of your student's teachers, please feel free to attend. Counselors will also be available!  Parents of GHS Seniors:  October 9th  we will hold the  FAFSA sign up night  in the 1st floor computer lab from 6 - 8 pm. If your student plans to attend college after graduation, we highly encourage you to attend this sign up night. If you believe your student will be scholarship eligible, it is mandatory that they fill out the FAFSA by March 1st along with the PROMISE application in order to even be considered eligible. Please come with your most recent tax information! The first half of the alphabet will turn in Current Events (Grading Period 2, CE #1) on Monday. Here is the schedule for the week: Monday: Read pages 104-109 prior to c...