EXTRA CREDIT OPTION FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO RAISE THEIR GRADES!
Please see me if you have any questions on the directions.
American Govt.
Mr. Posthumus
President Interview Project
120 points
You will spend time in the Library researching the U.S. president of your choice. After you have finished, you will be conducting and “interview” with your president. Your final interview must be typed and double spaced. In addition, you must provide a bibliography of the five sources you use for your project. Your bibliography must be in the correct format. You may use no more than one encyclopedia as a source, and you must use at least one computer source. The other sources may include other reference books, biographies, and magazines.
You must use any 10 of the following questions in your “interview.” The purpose of this project is to obtain a sound understanding of your chosen president’s background, including his childhood, education, family, political career, presidency, and a summary of the historical events surrounding his presidency. You may make up three of your own questions for extra credit, however, these questions MUST be approved by me ahead of time.
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Assuming your chosen president could come back to life, ask any 10 of the following and provide insightful and historically correct answers.
1. Tell me about your childhood.
2. When did realize you wanted to become President?
3. Who is your hero? Who has most influenced your life?
4. What was the toughest decision you had to make during your presidency?
5. What was happening in the world during your presidency?
6. Who were your political foes?
7. What other political offices have you held?
8. Where did you get your education? What did you study?
9. What has most prepared you for the presidency?
10. What do you believe to be your greatest achievement during your presidency?
11. During what period in history did you serve?
12. During your presidency, of what are you least proud?
13. Who were your opponents during your campaign? Who was your running mate(s)?
14. What advice would you give me, if I decided to run for President?
15. What is your reaction to the United States today?
16. What programs do you agree or disagree with in regards to the current Presidents administration?
17. What has changed in American since you were President?
18. What was you greatest struggle during your administration?
19. If you were the President today, what would you do differently?
20. What major legislation passed during your presidency? Describe it.
American Govt.
Mr. Posthumus
President Interview Project Evaluation
Student’s Name
President
Written Interview:
10 questions/answers - 10 points per (100) __________
Did you ask 10 questions?
Did you provide thorough and historically correct answers?
Bibliography (20) __________
Did you use five sources?
Did you use the correct format?
Total Score: ______/ 120
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
McChrystal relieved of command, Petraeus chosen to take over
In American Government we are constatnly discussing current events, I posted an article link to CNN news which dicsuss the resignation of General McChrystal from commander of military forces of Afghanatsan becaseu of comments he made about President Barack Obama. Let me know what you think.
Mr.P
http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/06/23/general.mcchrystal.obama.apology/index.html?hpt=T1&iref=BN1
Mr.P
http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/06/23/general.mcchrystal.obama.apology/index.html?hpt=T1&iref=BN1
American Government Expectations
American Government
Expectations:
-Be to class ON TIME!
-Have material read and Homework Completed
-Be an active participant
Classroom Rules:
1. Do your Best
2. Do what's Right
3. Treat others like you want to be treated
4. If it’s in the handbook it applies in the classroom.
Homework and In-class work:
All homework is due at the beginning of the next class period unless told differently. You will be expected to turn in all homework on the day it is due. Late homework WILL NOT be accepted! If you are absent and it is excused, it is YOUR responsibility to get your missing assignments from the teacher. The number of days you were absent are the number of days you have to complete the assignment and turn it in to me.
Test and Quizzes:
Quizzes will be given periodically in this class. Some you will know about and some you will not. A test will be given at the end of each unit and you will receive plenty of notification before. If you are absent on a test day and it is excused, you will take the test on the day you return. If your absence is unexcused you will not be able to retake the test!
Unexcused Absences and Tardies
Any unexcused absence will result in a detention and a zero for the missed work. Tardies will also be counted on a regular basis; see handbook for tardy rules. The detention times are 3:00-4:00 after school and 7:00-7:45 before school.
Grading:
93% - 100% = A 73% - 76% = C Total Points!
90% - 92% = A- 70% - 72% = C-
87% - 89% = B+ 67% - 69% = D+
83% - 86% = B 63% - 66% = D
80% - 82% = B- 60% - 62% = D-
77% - 79% = C+ Below 60% = F
Binder/Folder:
At the end of each marking period you can earn points by keeping a WELL ORGANIZED binder/folder with all the notes/worksheets/ assignments etc. that we do in the class. Points will be given based on the organization and neatness of your organizational folder.
Extra Help:
If you need extra help on any assignments, tests, or projects PLEASE come and find me. I am usually at school between 6:30 and 7:00 and stay until around 3:00. If these times do not work with you let me know and we will set up a time we can meet. You can also contact me through e-mail anytime. If you need help it is your responsibility to come and ask for it!
Contact Info:
Please feel free to contact me by phone or email if you have any questions throughout the semester.
Phone: 616-254-6421
Email: eposthumus@gpsk12.net
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We have looked over the Classroom Procedures and other important information about American Government and discussed it together. We are signing the document to acknowledge that we have reviewed the information and understand the expectations. If you have any questions or concerns please call 254-6421 or email eposthumus@gpsk12.net.
Parent signature X_____________________________________
As the student, I agree to abide by the classroom procedures and be a positive member of our classroom.
Student signature X___________________
Expectations:
-Be to class ON TIME!
-Have material read and Homework Completed
-Be an active participant
Classroom Rules:
1. Do your Best
2. Do what's Right
3. Treat others like you want to be treated
4. If it’s in the handbook it applies in the classroom.
Homework and In-class work:
All homework is due at the beginning of the next class period unless told differently. You will be expected to turn in all homework on the day it is due. Late homework WILL NOT be accepted! If you are absent and it is excused, it is YOUR responsibility to get your missing assignments from the teacher. The number of days you were absent are the number of days you have to complete the assignment and turn it in to me.
Test and Quizzes:
Quizzes will be given periodically in this class. Some you will know about and some you will not. A test will be given at the end of each unit and you will receive plenty of notification before. If you are absent on a test day and it is excused, you will take the test on the day you return. If your absence is unexcused you will not be able to retake the test!
Unexcused Absences and Tardies
Any unexcused absence will result in a detention and a zero for the missed work. Tardies will also be counted on a regular basis; see handbook for tardy rules. The detention times are 3:00-4:00 after school and 7:00-7:45 before school.
Grading:
93% - 100% = A 73% - 76% = C Total Points!
90% - 92% = A- 70% - 72% = C-
87% - 89% = B+ 67% - 69% = D+
83% - 86% = B 63% - 66% = D
80% - 82% = B- 60% - 62% = D-
77% - 79% = C+ Below 60% = F
Binder/Folder:
At the end of each marking period you can earn points by keeping a WELL ORGANIZED binder/folder with all the notes/worksheets/ assignments etc. that we do in the class. Points will be given based on the organization and neatness of your organizational folder.
Extra Help:
If you need extra help on any assignments, tests, or projects PLEASE come and find me. I am usually at school between 6:30 and 7:00 and stay until around 3:00. If these times do not work with you let me know and we will set up a time we can meet. You can also contact me through e-mail anytime. If you need help it is your responsibility to come and ask for it!
Contact Info:
Please feel free to contact me by phone or email if you have any questions throughout the semester.
Phone: 616-254-6421
Email: eposthumus@gpsk12.net
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We have looked over the Classroom Procedures and other important information about American Government and discussed it together. We are signing the document to acknowledge that we have reviewed the information and understand the expectations. If you have any questions or concerns please call 254-6421 or email eposthumus@gpsk12.net.
Parent signature X_____________________________________
As the student, I agree to abide by the classroom procedures and be a positive member of our classroom.
Student signature X___________________
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