Citizenship

Semester Final Activity

Mr. Armstrong

Citizenship Final Project

citizenshipexam2015 with organizer and rubric.docx Use this chart, rubric, and directions for the presentation. 

Chart for citizen final 2015.docx

Socratic Circle

Question: Does Citizenship matter?

Link 1: http://www.nafsa.org/about/default.aspx?id=30005 Left wing view ,What is global citizenship and does it matter?

Link 2: http://www.familysecuritymatters.org/publications/id.5162/pub_detail.asp Right wing view on why citizenship and the constitution matter.

Link 3: http://www.sfgate.com/opinion/saunders/article/Does-citizenship-matter-3316135.php S.F. chronicle article on illegal citizens children and college, does citizenship matter?

Socratic Circle.docx This explains the procedure we will use for the circle.

discussion web socratic circle.pdf This is the discussion web to be filled out before the circle.

Online Story Telling Activity

Objectives to demonstrate:

1. Create a capzle and demonstrate your knowledge of each unit covered this semester. It is an on line story telling tool so use it to tell me what you learned.
2. Present how various events and circumstances in the units covered have influenced your life and society in the 21^st century.
3. Compare and contrast the knowledge learned, detailing how history has influenced progression and thinking of our country.

Steps:

1. Read though the objectives at the beginning of each unit on the wiki. (mrarmy.pbworks.com)
2. Upload past assessments, assignments or present research from your p:drive that will help you demonstrate your knowledge of the objectives.
1. You will need to convert your Word documents into PDF format prior to uploading to your capzle.
3. Register for a capzle account (if you don’t have one already). (www.capzles.com)
4. Create slides for each unit covered in the order they were presented.
5. Review the rubric and include all the objectives listed.
6. Self assess the project using the rubric, include your self assessment as the final slide.
7. Present to me when finished.  The project must be done by the end of class. 
1. DO NOT print the project- you will need to show me your completed project on the computer.
2. Include your self assessment as the final slide.

Rubric                                      1                                2                                  3                            4

Alternative exam                              Bowling for Columbine

Why are two countries so close together so different in social issues?

90% of canada's population lives within 100 miles of the U.S. border.

What are the roots of American issues?

Bowling for Columbine                             Assessment                      Mr. Armstrong

Objectives:
Students will: 
1. Explore their beliefs about the relationships between the cultures of neighboring countries. 
2. Consider the social views of Canada and the United States by reading and researching about the two countries. Use some information from the movie, Bowling for Columbine.
3.  Research a particular characteristic for both Canada and the United States in order to create a corresponding Venn Diagram. 
4. Synthesize your knowledge by presenting Venn Diagrams that highlight any similarities and differences between cultures of Canada and the United States.

Activities / Procedures:
1. Answer this in a word document“What type of relationship should countries have with their neighbors? What responsibilities, if any, do they have towards each other? What issues may matter most to neighboring nations? Why?” 
a. Which continent is Canada beginning to resemble?
b. What stance has Canada taken in the war against Iraq? 
c. According to Gil Troy, what event increased the differences between Canada and the United States? 
d. For each country, what is the social “center of gravity”? 
e. How could the decriminalization of marijuana in Canada affect the United States? 
f. What political stance have American leaders taken towards same-sex marriages? 
g. What makes Vancouver different from a typical American city? 
h. What type of program is being launched in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver in 2004? 
i. What economic roles did each country play during the Depression? 

2. You will be conducting research on a country characteristic that relates to both Canada and to the United States. Your findings will be used to create a Venn Diagram and information illustrating the similarities and differences between the two countries. Pick one of the following characteristics (same topic assignments as necessary due to class size): Health Care, Government, Same-Sex Marriage, Drug Usage, Military, Economics, Political Parties, Education, Geography/Environment, and History. Using all available resources, research and answer some of the corresponding questions for each country.
HEALTH CARE
–What kind of system is it? 
–How is this system funded? 
–What organizations or people are in charge of this system? 
–How are the following issues addressed: prescription drugs, care for the elderly, personal medical costs, hospital care? 
–What opinions do citizens have regarding their health care system?
GOVERNMENT
–What kind of system is it? 
–What are the major divisions (branches)? 
–What are the major political parties? 
–Who are the major leaders for each party? 
–How is the country organized for political purposes (states vs. provinces)? 
–How are leaders chosen for office?

SAME-SEX MARRIAGE
–What is the current national law regarding same-sex marriages? 
–What other laws exist on local or state levels regarding same-sex marriages? 
–What are the opinions of the government and of most citizens on this issue?
DRUG USAGE
–What recreational drugs are illegal? (List the most popular.) 
–What laws or movements are currently underway to change established laws or beliefs about these drugs? 
–What system is in place to deal with drug abuse? (Include legal ramifications as well as rehabilitation options.) More specifically, how do the penalties for possession or usage of drugs like marijuana compare to the penalties for “harder” drugs like cocaine or heroin?
MILITARY
–How is the military organized? 
–Who is in charge? 
–How many people are on active duty? Is there a reserve system? If so, how many people are involved? 
–What is the process for enrolling soldiers? 
–Where are troops currently deployed? 
–How much of the national budget is devoted to the military? (Both percentage and total cost.)
ECONOMICS
–How would you describe the economic system in this country? 
–What are the main industries? 
–Which nations are most involved with this country for importation and exportation of goods? 
–What is the currency value? 
–What is the GNP? 
–What is the country’s tax structure for its citizens?
POLITICAL PARTIES
–What are the major political parties? 
–Which party, if any, has current control over the government? 
–What are the platforms of each major political party regarding health care, abortion, education and the military? 
–Who are the current leaders of each party? (How long have they been in office? What are they most known for?)
EDUCATION
–Who or what governs this aspect of society? 
–What is the required amount of schooling for children? 
–What is the structure of the school system? 
–What options exist for continuing education? 
–What are the major problems with the current system? 
–How is education standardized? (Are tests used? If so, how?) 
–Is there a national language?
GEOGRAPHY/ENVIRONMENT
–What are the most pressing environmental concerns?
HISTORY
–When was this nation founded? 
–Under what circumstances or conditions was it founded? 
–What indigenous populations were present at this time? 
–What foreign nations, if any, were involved in the settling or creation of this country? 
–What were the initial struggles or problems faced by this nation? 
–In what major wars, events or movements was this nation involved? What was their role for each conflict? (Be sure to include the Great Depression and Vietnam War, as well as any other wars, events or movements mentioned in the article.)
Once research has been completed,  work to create your Venn Diagrams to be shared in a future class. You may consult the VennDiagram.com Web site (http://www.venndiagram.com) if you need assistance in designing your diagrams.

3. Explain the similarities and differences between Canada and the United States regarding their assigned characteristic. In a future class, you will present your research and comparative analysis as it relates to your Venn Diagram.

Further Questions for Discussion:
–How has the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) affected the relationship between Canada and the United States? 
–Which provinces legalized same-sex marriages? 
–Why has Ottawa moved to decriminalize the use of small amounts of marijuana? 
–Why do most citizens in Quebec speak French? 
–Why does Vancouver practice such a relaxed policy towards drug use? 
–What is the European culture alluded to in the article “Canada’s View on Social Issues Is Opening Rifts With the U.S.”? 
–What are the benefits of dual citizenship for American-Canadians? For Canadian-Americans?

Evaluation / Assessment:
Students will be evaluated based on initial responses in group discussion, participation in class expected, completion of research and Venn Diagrams, and thoughtful creation of oral presentations comparing Canada and the United States in their particular area of research as inspired by the movie and your research.

Objectives

1. Explore their beliefs about the relationships between the cultures of neighboring countries. 
2. Consider the social views of Canada and the United States by reading and researching about the two countries. Use some information from the movie, Bowling for Columbine.
3.  Research a particular characteristic for both Canada and the United States in order to create a corresponding Venn Diagram. 
4. Synthesize your knowledge by presenting Venn Diagrams that highlight any similarities and differences between cultures of Canada and the United States.

Rubric 

Bowling for Columbine                                      1 each                                           2 each                                      3 each                                        4 each

                                                    Mr. Armstrong Citizenship Final Discussion Final

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate how computers can be used to help you learn. 
2. Demonstrate how computers can be used to help you influence others 
3. State, defend, and inquire theories on different political viewpoints.

What is it?

Citizenship students will prepare, participate, inquire, and elaborate on what they have learned in Citizenship this semester. We have done a variety of methods for activities and assessments in class that should have influenced how you think, how you learned, and a hypothesis with inquiry into what you think. Use this final assessment to demonstrate how you can use these new methods to communicate how it has changed your ability to learn about different topics.

Title - Citizenship final discussion

Debate tags- citizenship, mrarmy, final, phs

Directions:

1. Go to http://mrarmy.createdebate.com/debate/show/Citizenship_Final_Discussion_6Make sure you can get on before the exam period the and write down all your passwords and other information. I put a link on my last twitter tweet.
2. Open the word document and use this link to organize  Citizenship_20Final_20Exam_20Outline[1].docx 
3. Jot down ideas about the discussion questions below, make lists, statements, hypothesis, and K-L. 
4. Find links and paste them with your ideas in number 4. 
5. On exam day, use your word document and your links to have an online discussion about what you learned this semester in citizenship. 

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                                                                                                                               16 total points

Discuss the "5" following areas online:

-------Make a hypothesis

-------Find supporting evidence, primary sources, secondary sources.

-------State, elaborate, defend, reevaluate hypothesis.

1. Hypothesize how different our government would be if not for any part of any of the units that we went over. State your reasons and elaborate on what others say.

2. Inquire into an issue your passionate about or one above that we went over and try to change someones hypothesis to more support what you think instead of what they thought happened.

3. Post and defend a link you found to one of your best thought out statements of opinion on any one of the unit topics. Post a statement or hypothesis and defend its validity from others.

4. Justify a person or event and the importance it had to influence our government. State and defend your choice. Share links or parts of links that support and defend your choice.

5. Elaborate on any book, movie, current event, or story and how it was influenced by your learning this semester by anything we did in class.