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AP Gov Update for January 3-12

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...

AP Gov Update for December 18-19

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!

AP Gov Update for December 11-15

***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