American Government 150-E Sheltered for English Learners
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American Government
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Hello Scholars!
To Contact Mr. Johnston:
email: thomas.johnston@slps.org
text: 314-390-9280
voice message: 314-390-9280
Be sure to check your TEAMS pages and this page frequently.
Click for 1st Period Government TEAMS
Click for 5th Period Government TEAMS
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Hi Scholars!
I hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy during this pandemic.
You will find information here about lessons and assignments for American History class. You will also find assignments and information in your TEAMS site.
Please contact me with any questions or suggestions. You can send email to thomas.johnston@slps.org.
You can also send a text or leave a voice message at 314-390-9280.
If you wish to have a phone conversation or video conference, please contact me to make an appointment to talk with me.
My virtual office hours this week will be:
- Monday 3rd Period 11:55-1:25
- Tuesday 6th Period 9:55 - 11:25
- Wednesday 3rd Period 11:55-1:25
- Thursday 6th Period 9:55 -11:25
- Friday 3rd Period 11:55-1:25
- The school day ends at 3:12. If you need a meeting later in the afternoon or evening, please make an appointment.
- More Resources:
- Click HERE to for a free online couse about the Constitution from Hillsdale College.
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This Week in Government Class:
See the topics and activities planned for this week.
Week #17 Jan 18 - 22 -- The Presidential Inauguration and How A Bill Becomes Law
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Class Resources:
Watch a video about the Functionsn of Government: Video: Functions of Government
Read a short article about Democracy: Ducksters Article about Democracy
Click to watch a video that explains how the president is elected: Video: Electing the President
Click to watch the video about the Democratic Party Beliefs: Video: Democratic Party Beliefs
Listen to the passage for Oral Test on Declaration of Independence Declaration Oral Test Sample
Listen to Vocabulary Recitation for We The People, Chapter 3 Listen to Vocab Recitation WTP-3
To download and print Vocabulary Notes WTP-3, click here: Vocabulary Recitation WTP-3
Listen to the recitation of the Declaration of Independence
Listen to the recitation about John Locke and Natural Rights -- Recitation: John Locke and Natural Rights
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Video: How A Bill Becomes Law by Learn Something
Click on this link to view the video on How a Bill Becomes a Law.