AP GOPO

Parties and IGs Exam Info

Chapters 6 and 9 Exam Info

Use the NEED TO KNOW DOCUMENT here to make good flashcards. This is what you really need to know. Hence the name.

Read the text like a novel at least once. Reading and thinking about the information is very important and will help you do well on the test. The test is over Chapters 6 and 9 from our text.
Use chapters 5 and 6 from the review book. It's very helpful.
As you read the text, make sure you have GREAT flashcards that cover all the important info. If you didn't make good flashcards the first time through, you need to do this very early in your review process.
Put your flashcards on your phone using the Quizlet App. Study them on your phone, yo.
Study your flashcards thoroughly. Divide them up into things you have already learned and things you need to learn. Use the "Star" feature on Quizlet.
Try your luck on the quizzes below:
Multiple Choice on American Political Culture
Multiple Choice on Public Opinion
Multiple Choice on Public Opinion and Political Ideology
Multiple Choice on Polling
Multiple Choice on Political Participation
Multiple Choice on American Political Culture, Public Opinion, and Political Participation
Watch the Crash Course US Government and Politics videos at school here or at home here. You should watch videos number
Make a list of things you need to ask me about. I will spend much of the days before the exam answering student questions.
Check out the videos below that explain the main concepts from GOPO for this unit. Remember, these videos aren't made by me and might have details that you don't necessarily HAVE to know. However, you should totally use these videos to supplement your flashcards.

1st Semester Exam Info

The Semester Exam counts as 10% of your overall grade in GOPO.

The test will adhere to the actual GOPO Exam, but it will consist of 35 questions in 51 minutes.
- 10 questions will be over the Constitution and founding documents.
- 10 questions will be over federalism.
- 10 questions will be over Civil Rights and Civil Liberties.
- 1 question will only be answerable if you know the numbers of all 27 amendments.
- 1 question will only be answerable if you have read and know the SCOTUS Quizlet.
- 1 question will only be answerable if you have read and know the SCOTUS terms Quizlet.
- 2 questions will only be answerable if you have read and know the Large SCOTUS Case Details documents.
Be sure to really learn the info below, but don't forget that 30 questions will be over the content we've already learned. Go through your notes and the resources in posts below this one to make a good study plan and follow through with your plan.
You can do this.

27 Amendments and Tricks to Memorize Quizlet
Amendments and Constitution Quizlet
SCOTUS Cases Quizlet
Large List of First Semester Terms
Large SCOTUS Case Details - must read!

Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Test Prep

AP Classroom

Email address (Use your school email address. Not a different email. The format is first.last@stu.rockcastle.kyschools.us Make sure that it is spell correctly. Don't just copy the first email address you typed into the second box. This will cause problems. Actually type it again in the second box.
-Type your email again and make sure that it is spelled correctly.
-Your graduation year and month. This will be May 2020 if you are a senior or May 2023 if you are a freshman.
-The zip code of your home address. If you don't know it, use 40456 which is the school's zip code.
-For "Where do you go to school?", type in Rockcastle County High School and it will appear in the drop-down window. Click on "Rockcastle County High School" in the drop-down window.
-Leave the "Filter by school zip" box gray and the "Use zip/post code" box checked
-----Pay very close attention to the username and password instructions below. Messing them up would make for a very bad day for you.
-Your username must be the following format with no spaces: first name (make sure you use your legal first name here, not a nick name), first initial of last name, rock, 1920. So if your name was George Washington, your password would be georgewrock If your username is too long, only use your first name, first initial of last name, and rock, so George's password would be georgewrock
-In the password box, you have to use the following format, your rcs password with capital R and ! at the end. So, if you are George Washington, your password for this site would be rcsgw1234R!
- For the security question, make sure you choose a question that you can answer easily and with one word. What school you attended in sixth grade is a good one. Just answer "Rockcastle" or "Somerset" The one-word rule make this so much easier if you have problems later.
-Under Personal Information, leave the "U.S., U.S Territories and Puerto Rico" choice checked
-Type in your home address where you get mail on the next two lines. This can be a PO Box.
-Leave the "Mobile Number' boxes blank
-Leave the "Get text messages" box unchecked
-Uncheck the "Monthly Student Newsletter" box
-Leave the four "Parent info" boxes blank and leave the two check boxes under it blank
-Check the box that says "I agree with the Terms & Conditions"

-If the next page says that your zip code doesn't match, go back and uncheck the "use zip code" box under the choice to choose your school. If this doesn't work, ask for help.
-On the next page, double-check each of the items and click "edit" if you need to fix anything. If they are right, check the box beside each item and then click "Confirm"

-The next page should take you to a "terms and conditions page". Scroll that page all the way to the end and check the box at the bottom and click "continue".
-If the page says "You've already created an account, choose "Create an interim account", (It will do this if you took an AP class before) and Brock will help you merge the two in the coming weeks. Don't try to login using your old account because you will have problems with the new system if you do.

-After clicking "Continue", you should be on a page that says "Welcome, your name." On that page, scroll down and click on "Join a Course or Exam"
-In the box that pops up, type in the code for your class period:
-for first period, type in EEKJJA and click "Submit".

-On the next page, click "Yes"
-On the next page, choose your current grade level.
-Then skip the "Student ID" and "Mobile Phone Number" boxes.
-Then, for your language, choose English.
-Then, choose the Racial/Ethnic Group that matches you. This is a place where I want to remind you to be serious.
-Then, for Parental Education Level, choose their level. If you don't know, choose "I do not wish to respond." You can also ask the sub and they will tell you what their level probably is based on the job that your parents have.
-After that, click "Submit" and you should get a box saying "You've enrolled in AP World History: Modern!"

-That means you're in and you can move on to the assignment that is due tomorrow morning in class. It is below

Unit 1 Test Prep

Use the suggestions below to prep for the Unit 1 Exam. I highly suggest you do all of the things listed.

Read the text like a novel at least once. Reading and thinking about the information is very important and will help you do well on the test. Remember, you can view it online at the link up there^.
Some example practice questions. Also, Google AP US Gov constitution practice questions and you'll find a ton of stuff.
As you read the text, use these guides to make sure your notes reflect what you NEED TO KNOW (Chapter 1) an
Use chapters 3 and 4 from the review book. It's very helpful.
Check out this short synopsis of the major ideas in the unit.
Check out the powerpoints from class. They can be a good starting point for flashcards as well. Chapter 1 Powerpoint aGo back through the text and your notes and create flashcards over the important concepts, terms and facts that we talked about in class. You can make them on paper, but I HIGHLY suggest using Quizlet. It is free and also has a free app for your phone. Make them in a question/answer format. These will not only help you for this exam, but also for the semester exam in December and the AP/Final Exam in May.
Make a list of things you need to ask Mr. Brock about. I will spend much of the days before the exam answering student questions.
Try your best to come to the after-school review session on Friday. There will be pizza and learning. And pizza.
Check out the videos below that explain the main concepts from GOPO for this unit. Remember, these videos aren't made by me and might have details that you don't necessarily HAVE to know. However, you should totally use these videos to supplement your flashcards.

Videos that you can watch at school:
Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances: Crash Course Government and Politics #3 (Super Must Watch)
Constitutional Compromises: Crash Course Government and Politics #5 (Super Must Watch)

Schooltube videos:
Articles of Confederation Video (Can watch at school-not on Youtube)
Judicial Review (non-Youtube)
Intro to AP GOPO Video (non-Youtube)
Declaration Video (non-Youtube)
Flexibility Video (non-Youtube)

Videos you maybe can't watch at school

Assignment for September 9th

Go to Canvas at canvas.instructure.com and complete the 1776 Discussion. You won't finish it today, but you can start it. It will be due on next Monday. Details are on Canvas. If you have problems logging into Canvas, use the info below to make sure you are logging in correctly. Another smart thing to do is to have your email open, check all your junk mail and "other" folders, and make sure you're doing it right in the first place. You can also ask your friends to help you. Don't just make a new account.

Website Setup Stuff

Task One: Sign up for text messages from me

When I tell you to, get your phone out.
Fifth period: Send a text to the number 81010 that says @20gopo3
Then, respond with your name and you are signed up.
- If it doesn't ask for your name, it means it already knows you because of the illuminati.
- It may ask for your birthday. If it does, it is just verifying you are who you say you are and that you are in the illuminati. It is fine.

Task Two: Check your email and send an email

Go to login.microsoftonline.com in a new tab.
- You can also get there by clicking on "Student Email" at the hot new website called MrBrock.net.
The format for most student emails is the following; firstname.lastname@stu.rockcastle.kyschools.us
So, if your name is George Alexander Washington, your email address would be george.washington@stu.rockcastle.kyschools.us
On the next screen, choose "Work or school account" if prompted.
Your password is the same one you use to login to the computer.
After logging in, click on “Outlook” at the top of the screen.
- Outlook is the fancy Microsoft word for email.
Then, click on “new” on the top-left of the screen and send me an email with the title/subject "I fully support all aspects of the American Government!" And, in the body of the email, write me a sentence describing why you love the government so very much. My email address is herbie.brock@rockcastle.kyschools.us
You should also CC (which means carbon copy (which means that someone will get a copy of the email too)) someone in class that you enjoy talking to. You do this by typing in their email address in the CC box.
Once that message is sent, you can move on to G-Suite
***Leave this tab open because you'll use to verify the other websites and apps you'll be registering on.

Task Three: Login to G-Suite
G-Suite is basically all the Google things we use. There is Google Drive which is an online hard drive, Google Docs which is online Microsoft Word, Google Slides which is online Microsoft Powerpoint, Google Sheets which is online Microsoft Excel and so on. Here's what you have to do to make sure it is working.

Open a new tab and type in drive.google.com
- You can also go to the RCS homepage and click on "Web Applications" and choose "Google Drive" from the list.
  - Your school email is there too.
- You have so many options!
You may already be logged in. If not, you'll have to do the following:
- Choose "Organizational G Suite Account" and enter in your email address and password just like you did for your email in Task Two
Now you should be logged in. This is your new mobile hard drive. It is awesome. You can drag files from your computer right to this page and they will be saved! Hallelujah!
To show me you know how to do this crap, click on "New" on the top-left and notice the last three choices. These correspond with Word, Excel, and Powerpoint in that order. Choose "Docs" and it should open a new window that looks like a Word document. Noiiice.
Type the following on the page: "I really love learning. It's so true."
- It is now saved, (because it saves on-the-fly and automatically) but how can you title it? Just click on "Untitled document" in the top-left--you dingus--and title the thing "Learny-learn"
But how can you share it? Click on the "Share" button on the top-right and type my email address in that box (its in Task One) and then click "Done" and I'll get an email from you with the shared document. Yay.

Remember, if you already have a Quizlet account, just make sure you can log in and skip down to Task Five.
In a new window, go to quizlet.com

· On the top-right, click on “Sign up” link
· Use firstlast1920 for your username meaning if you were George Washington your username would be georgewashington1920

If your name is too long, just use your first name and 1819

·      Use the password you use to login to the computer
·      Use your school email address and agree to the terms.
·      Click "Register”
Go back to your email and click on the new message from Quizlet. Follow the instructions there to verify your account.

Task Five: Register for Canvas and submit your first assignment
How to Register for Canvas on Your Computer (It's best to do this on a computer, but you can also do this on the browser on your phone)
Canvas is a website that is an "online learning management system" where you will submit essays and discussions for me to grade and where you will do peer reviews of other students’ papers.

**Seniors***If you had me in another class that uses Canvas, you'll choose "I already have a free for teachers account" after you click the link. If you didn't have me for for another class that uses Canvas, just click "New user".

Click on the URL for your class period below:
GOPO 3rd Period - https://canvas.instructure.com/enroll/TKGH94

After you click the link above, you will do different things depending on whether or not you had me in APWH. Follow the set of directions below that fits you.

(Seniors) If you had me for APWH, after you click the link above:
Type in your email address and click "I already have a free for teacher login" and enter your password which should be the same as your school password.
*If you forget your password, you'll need to go to canvas.instructure.com and click on "Forgot Password?"
After you enter your password, you should have a button that says "enroll in course" or "join course" or "register"
After you click register, you should see the course and the first assignment called "First Crash Course Discussion". Follow the directions for that assignment.

(Freshmen) If you didn't have me for APWH, after you click the link above:
Click "I am a new user".
Then, click "Go to the course"
Check your email and open the email from Canvas.
Click link that says "click here to finish the registration process"
On the next page, you'll pick your password. It should be the same password you use to login to the computers at school.
Your time zone is Eastern. I feel like that is something you should know?
Click "Register".
After you click register, you should see the course and the first assignment called "First Crash Course Discussion". Follow the directions for that assignment.

After this, if you need to get to canvas, you can either go to canvas.instructure.com or click on the Canvas link at the top of MrBrock.net.

Task Six: Check Out your Boy, Craig, on Crash Course and Start Working on your First Canvas Discussion Board
Crash Course is a goofy Youtube show that is aligned perfectly to GOPO content. The best way to find it is to search for it on Youtube with something like Crash Course Government. At school, we can watch it on PBS. The best way to find it at school is to search for Crash Course Government PBS
Follow the steps for this Discussion Board on Canvas. It's called "First Crash Course Discussion Board"
This is due by 8:10am on Tuesday morning. Don't wait to the last minute to do this. Trust me.

Complete tasks seven through nine at home tonight and are due to be completedby 8:10am Wednesday (tomorrow) morning.

Task Seven: Download and Set Up the Canvas App in your Phone
*You must first set up your account on a computer or through the browser on your phone before signing in through the app. Once you have done that, though, you can use the app for a lot of things like discussion boards.
Download the app from the App Store or Google Play Store.
When you open it, type canvas.instructure.com in the "find your school" box. This will bring up "Free Canvas Accounts". That is your school.
Sign in using your email address and password.

Task Eight: Download the Quizlet app on your phone/tablet/iPod
The Quizlet app is free and is an awesome way to make or review flashcards on the go.

· Do this when you are at home.
· Search for “Quizlet” in your app store.
· Download and install it.
· Login using the same username and password as you did on Quizlet.com.
· The stacks you create on the app will update on the website and vice versa.

Task Nine: Set Up Email on Your Phone (this also sets up calendars and todo lists on your phone and is a generally good thing)
Use the instructions below to set up your school email on your phone or tablet. You should really get into the habit of communicating with your teachers through email. It's how college is going to work, yo.

iPhone instructions:

Click on settings, mail, accounts, add account
Choose "Exchange" for the type
Enter your full email address (format is in Task 1 above) and your password on the next page.
After this, you may have to click on settings again, then mail, then accounts.
Then choose the account you just created, and on the next page, click on the arrow beside your email address
On the next page, enter m.outlook.com as the server and click "done"

Android instructions:

Select “Email” from the applications menu
If you do not have an email account already setup on your phone you will be asked for your email address and password.
Enter your full district email address your.name@stu.kyschools.us and current district password. If you already have another email account setup on your device you will need to press the menu button and select “Add Account”
When asked for the account type select “Exchange” or in some cases it may be called “Corporate Sync”
The next screen will ask you for your Username and server. Enter your full email address in the field next to “Domain\Username”. Be sure to delete anything currently in the field. In the “Server “ field delete “stu.rockcastle.kyschools.us” out of the field and enter “m.outlook.com” in its place. Leave all other fields at their default.
Tap “Next”
Tap “OK” on the security message that appears.
Your phone will check the server settings. If everything was entered correctly the next page has several options that are all based on personal preference. Read through each one and adjust them to your liking or keep the defaults.
Tap “Next”
You will be asked to name this account and enter the name that will be displayed on outgoing messages. Tap Done when complete.

Everything below this line is from 2018-2019

Citizenship Test Quizlet - Test is Friday, May 10th

Prepping for the AP Exam

Things You Should Start With:
First, make sure you have mastered the Foundational Documents and the Required SCOTUS cases. Lots of helpful stuff on those on the Google Doc.
Youtube Review Videos - less than 60 seconds each
Mr. Hughes Two-hour-long Youtube AP Exam Review
15-minute Youtube AP Exam Review

CitizenU videos on Youtube - videos made by the Cram for the Exam guys
PrepIT a free practice app. Requires you to make a free account
US Government Quizzes - random good multiple choice quizzes
Brightstorm Review Videos - good alternative review videos

All Final Terms Master Stack <----- Quizlet stack. Put them on your phone or tablet.

Terms Broken Up By Quiz
Final Terms A-C
Final Terms D-I
Final Terms J-R
Final Terms S-W

AP GOPO WikiMedia Page: Full of cool videos under each content area
http://apgovmultimedia.wikispaces.com/The+Constitution

Unit Reviews: Concise reviews of each unit

LIST OF IMPORTANT COURT CASES

Videos:
Below is a short list of the YOUTUBE VIDEOS THAT YOU MUST WATCH IF YOU PLAN ON PASSING THIS THING! Take some time out to really pay attention and take notes. If you can’t do that, at least watch them. Also, remember that you can always pull up the videos on your phone or iPod and listen to them through earbuds while you do other teeneagery type stuff.

But seriously, people, WATCH THESE VIDEOS AT LEAST ONCE, but preferably 1,000 times each.
Supreme Court Cases For Dummies: US History Review
Federalism Video (Must watch!)
AP American Government: Ideology 101
How a Bill Becomes a Law: The HipHughes Review
What is a Liberal?
What is a Conservative?
Congress for Dummies -- Article 1 of the Constitution
The U.S. Congress in Twenty Minutes (1 of 2)
The U.S. Congress in Twenty Minutes (2 of 2)
Article II for Dummies: The Executive Branch Explained
The Electoral College for Dummies: How it Works
Checks and Balances for Dummies
The Executive Branch in Twenty Minutes (1/2)
The Executive Branch in Twenty Minutes (2/2)
Article III For Dummies: The Judiciary Explained
Campaign Finance Reform and Citizens United Explained
Political Campaigns and Campaign Finance Reform: Crash Course Government and Politics

Videos you can watch at school:
Crash Course US Government at PBS
---the only Crash Course videos that aren't available on PBS are the ones covering policy. You can see them on Youtube though at the links below:

The Constitutional Amendments in Ten Minutes - non-youtube
The Bill of Rights Hand Game - non-youtube

C-Span “Cram for the Exam” videos

Also, don't forget about the textbook videos that can be accessed by clicking the button the top-right.

Practice Exams:
Below are practice AP Exams. At the very least, do the multiple choice section in a quiet environment and with a 45 minute time-limit to practice. You should also consider writing the essay questions with a 25 minute time-limit for each.

PRACTICE 1 - Multiple Choice only Word document. Also in PDF format.
PRACTICE 2 - Multiple Choice only Word document. Also in PDF format.
PRACTICE 3 - Multiple Choice only Word document. Also in PDF format.
PRACTICE 5 - Multiple Choice only Word document. Also in PDF format.
ANSWERS for PRACTICE 1-5. Also in PDF format.

All the exams below are in PDF format:
Model Exam 1
Model Exam 1 Key
Model Exam 2
Model Exam 2 Key
Cliff Notes Exam 1 and Key
Cliff Notes Exam 2 and Key
Princeton Review Exam 1 and Key
Princeton Review Exam 2 and Key
Kaplan Exam Exam 1
Kaplan Exam 1 Key
My Max Score Exam and Key
25 sample questions made by AP. Scroll to page 10 to begin.

Online Practice Tests: You can take these without pen and paper. They will tell you what you scored once you finish.

Quizzes:

Games:
Lame Bejeweled-type Game
Jeopardy!-type Game
Brain Game: http://www.bubbabrain.com/hs.php (click Seniors, AP Government, and then the topic you want to try)

Prepping for the Last Unit Exam

Use chapters 5 and 6 from the review book. It's very helpful.
As you read the text, make sure you have GREAT flashcards that cover all the important info. If you didn't make good flashcards the first time through, you need to do this very early in your review process.
Put your flashcards on your phone using the Quizlet App. Study them on your phone, yo.
Study your flashcards thoroughly. Divide them up into things you have already learned and things you need to learn. Use the "Star" feature on Quizlet.
Try your luck on the quizzes below:
Multiple Choice on American Political Culture
Multiple Choice on Public Opinion
Multiple Choice on Public Opinion and Political Ideology
Multiple Choice on Polling
Multiple Choice on Political Participation
Multiple Choice on American Political Culture, Public Opinion, and Political Participation
Watch the Crash Course US Government and Politics videos at school here or at home here. You should watch videos number
Make a list of things you need to ask me about. I will spend much of the days before the exam answering student questions.
Check out the videos below that explain the main concepts from GOPO for this unit. Remember, these videos aren't made by me and might have details that you don't necessarily HAVE to know. However, you should totally use these videos to supplement your flashcards.

Prepping for the Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Exam

Prepping for the Judicial Exam

New Resource: Khan Academy
Use Khan Academy to view videos over the topics on this and all upcoming GOPO tests. Go to https://www.khanacademy.org/join/JSF5YDSC and use your school email and school password to signup and you'll get access to all the materials in the class and you'll be able to keep track of your progress.

Text Review
Powerpoint from Class
SCOTUS Required Cases Packet from Class - make sure you know this well for the cases I pointed out in class. 25% of all questions on the test will be about these cases.
SCOTUS Powerpoint from Review Session - this is an electronic copy of the powerpoint I will use in the review session
SCOTUS FAQ - Frequently asked questions about the Supreme Court
An unofficial SCOTUS FAQ - from some website somewhere
The Judiciary - from Sparknotes. Review, quizzes and other stuff to help you.
Judicial Questions (Study Stack)
An alternate review book. Scroll to the section on the judiciary.
INSTITUTIONS: THE BUREAUCRACY AND THE JUDICIARY - a cram packet review. Just scroll to the judiciary

Flashcards
A flashcard app from our book. You can choose any chapter to study.

Quizzes
Multiple Choice on the Judiciary
Multiple Choice on the Judiciary (P. 403 - 416)
Multiple Choice on the Judiciary (P. 417 - 430)
The Supreme Court's Decision-Making Process

Crash Course Videos
Judicial Decisions: Crash Course Government #22
Judicial Review: Crash Course Government #21
Supreme Court Procedures: Crash Course Government #20
Court System Structure: Crash Course Government #19

Videos from our textbook
Judicial Big Picture Video
Judicial The Basics Video
Judicial Thinking Like a Political Scientist Video
Judicial You are a Supreme Court Clerk Video
Judicial In Context Video
Judicial In the Real World Video
Judicial Who are the Activist Judges Video

Youtubish Videos
Videos about McCulloch v. Maryland
https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-us...and.../v/mcculloch-v-maryland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYxtCTIQNb4

Videos about US v. Lopez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bliNoGOTVQ
www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-us-government-and-politics/foundations-of-american-democracy/constitutional-interpretations-of-federalism/v/unites-states-v-lopez

Videos about Baker v. Carr
https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-us-government-and.../v/baker-v-carr
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JppOSynBBPs

Videos about Marbury v. Madison
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFFZYJzv8-I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP1pDUwV5hE

Videos about Citizens United v. FEC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcnkgDHU9I8
https://www.khanacademy.org/.../ap.../citizens-united-v-federal-election-commission

General Judicial Videos
Article III For Dummies: The Judiciary Explained
Supreme Court Cases For Dummies: US History Review
Constitutional Interpretation & The Supreme Court for Dummies

Prepping for the Executive Exam

Below is a plethora of information to help you prepare for our Executive Exam which will probably take place around the start of next week. Before you do anything, though, I strongly suggest that you make flashcards from the powerpoint we used in class that you can find here.

Text Review
The Executive section from our review book. Probably the most beneficial review guide you can use.
A cool cram packet. It includes congress too, so scroll to the executive.
An alternate review book. Scroll to the section on the executive.
Sparknotes - Review, quizzes and other stuff to help you

Flashcards
A flashcard app from our book. You can choose any chapter to study.
My Quizlet flashcard stack.

Quizzes
Presidential Elections Quiz
Presidential Elections Quiz
Executive Departments Quiz
Executive Departments Quiz 2
Multiple Choice on the Presidency Quiz
The Presidency, Chapter 12, p. 334 - 354 Quiz
The Presidency, Chapter 12, p. 355 - 371 Quiz

Videos (listed in order of helpfulness)

Crash Course US Government and Politics Videos - awesome and funny videos that will help you understand the basics. And, you can watch them at school!
Presidential Power: Crash Course Government #11
Presidential Powers 2: Crash Course Government #12
Congressional Delegation: Crash Course Government #13
How Presidents Govern: Crash Course Government #14

Videos from our textbook
Presidency So What Video
Presidency The Basics Video
Presidency In Context Video
Presidency Thinking Like a Political Scientist Video
Presidency In the Real World Video
Presidency So What Video

Youtubish Videos

Prepping for the Legislative Exam

Powerpoints
Legislative Powerpoint from class
Legislative Powerpoint from Edwards

Practice Stimulus-based Multiple Choice Questions
From our review book
Official Practice Questions from AP - Questions 3,4,18,19 are stimulus-based and focus on Congress

Text Review
The congress section from our review book. Probably the most beneficial review guide you can use.
A cool cram packet.
An alternate review book. Scroll to the section on Congress
Congress - from Sparknotes. Review, quizzes and other stuff to help you.
Congress chapter outline from a different textbook part 1
Congress chapter outline from a different textbook part 2

Flashcards
A flashcard app from our book. You can choose any chapter to study.
Another list of terms you can add to your flashcards.
Congress Flashcards that I created - Quizlet

Quizzes
Multiple Choice on Congress, Chapter 11, p. 275 - 289
More Multiple Choice on Congress, Chapter 11, p. 289 - 311
More Multiple Choice on Congress, Chapter 11, p. 311 - 330
Even more Multiple Choice on Congress
More and more Multiple Choice on Congress
From a Bill to a Law: Put in the Correct Order
Is it the House, the Senate or Both?

Videos

Videos from our textbook
Congress Big Picture
Congress The Basics
Congress In Context
Congress Thinking Like a Political Scientist
Congress In the Real World
Congress So What?

Youtubish Videos
How a Bill Becomes a Law: The HipHughes Review
Baker vs. Carr Explained
5 Ways For Teachers to Chillax Students on Test Day
Congress for Dummies -- Article 1 of the Constitution
The U.S. Congress in Twenty Minutes (1 of 2)
The U.S. Congress in Twenty Minutes (2 of 2)
Gerrymandering for Dummies -- What Is It and Why Does it Matter?
The Filibuster for Dummies

Crash Course US Government and Politics - awesome and funny videos that will help you understand the basics.
Congressional Elections: Crash Course Government #6
Congressional Committees: Crash Course Government #7
How a Bill Becomes a Law: Crash Course Government #9
Congressional Decisions: Crash Course Government #10
Congressional Delegation: Crash Course Government #13

Prepping for the Unit 1 Exam

Use the suggestions below to prep for the Unit 1 Exam. I highly suggest you do all of the things listed.

Read the text like a novel at least once. Reading and thinking about the information is very important and will help you do well on the test. Remember, you can view it online at the link up there^.
Read chapters 3 and 4 from the Krieger (Review Book) at least once. It is up there^ too.
Check out this short synopsis of the major ideas in the unit.
Check out the powerpoints from class. They can be a good starting point for flashcards as well. Chapter 1 Powerpoint and Chapter 2 Powerpoint and Chapter 3 Powerpoint Unit 1 Documents Powerpoint
Go back through the text and your notes and create flashcards over the important concepts, terms and facts that we talked about in class. You can make them on paper, but I HIGHLY suggest using Quizlet. It is free and also has a free app for your phone. Make them in a question/answer format. These will not only help you for this exam, but also for the semester exam in December and the AP/Final Exam in May.
- Use the need to know guide to make sure you have all the important stuff. (Required docs aren't included in that guide though).
- Make sure you add the following sets to your Quizlet:
  - https://quizlet.com/160868122/27-amendment-tricks-for-memorization-flash-cards/
  - https://quizlet.com/92680355/gopo-unit-1-constitution-federalism-terms-flash-cards/
Make a list of things you need to ask Mr. Brock about. I will spend much of the days before the exam answering student questions.
Try your best to come to the after-school review session on Wednesday. There will be pizza and learning. And pizza.
Check out the videos below that explain the main concepts from GOPO for this unit. Remember, these videos aren't made by me and might have details that you don't necessarily HAVE to know. However, you should totally use these videos to supplement your flashcards.

Videos on the Required Documents (Youtube):

Articles of Confederation Video (Super Must Watch)
Federalist 10 Video (Super Must Watch)
Brutus I (Anti-Federalist Papers) Video(Super Must Watch)

Videos that you can watch at school:

Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances: Crash Course Government and Politics #3 (Super Must Watch)
Federalism: Crash Course Government and Politics #4 (Super Must Watch)
Constitutional Compromises: Crash Course Government and Politics #5 (Super Must Watch)

Youtube videos:

Website Setup Stuff

Task One: Sign up for text messages from me

First period: Send a text to the number 81010 that says @19apwh1s
Second period: Send a text to the number 81010 that says @19apwh2s
Fifth period: Send a text to the number 81010 that says @19gopos
Then, respond with your name and you are signed up.
- If it doesn't ask for your name, it means it already knows you because of the illuminati.

Task Two: Check your email and send an email

Go to login.microsoftonline.com in a new tab.
- You can also get there by clicking on "Student Email" at the hot new website called MrBrock.net.
The format for most student emails is the following; firstname.lastname@stu.rockcastle.kyschools.us
So, if your name is George Alexander Washington, your email address would be george.washington@stu.rockcastle.kyschools.us
On the next screen, choose "Work or school account" if prompted.
Your password is the same one you use to login to the computer.
After logging in, click on “Outlook” at the top of the screen.
- Outlook is the fancy Microsoft word for email.
Then, click on “new” on the top-left of the screen and send me an email with the title "I love history soooooooooo much!" My email address is herbie.brock@rockcastle.kyschools.us
You should also CC (which means carbon copy (which means that someone will get a copy of the email too)) someone in class that you enjoy talking to. You do this by typing in their email address in the CC box.
Once that message is sent, you can move on to G-Suite
***Leave this tab open because you'll use to verify the other websites and apps you'll be registering on.

Task Three: Login to G-Suite
G-Suite is this new thing that is apparently better than OneDrive. It will replace Word Online and all its online friends. The muckity-mucks said we should be using it instead of OneDrive, and we do what we are told. To your boy, it seems about the same as OneDrive, but is better because it has basically unlimited storage. Here's what you have to do to make sure it is working.

Open a new tab and type in drive.google.com
- You can also go to the RCS homepage and click on "Web Applications" and choose "Google Drive" from the list
  - Your school email is there too
Choose "Organizational G Suite Account" and enter in your email address and password just like you did for your email in Task Two
This is your new mobile hard drive. It is awesome. You can drag files from your computer right to this page and they will be saved! Hallelujah!
To show me you know how to do this crap, click on "New" on the top-left and notice the last three choices. These correspond with Word, Excel, and Powerpoint in that order. Choose "Docs" and it should open a new window that looks like a Word document. Noiiice.
Type the following on the page: "I really love learning. It's so true."
- It is now saved, (because it saves on-the-fly and automatically) but how can you title it? Just click on "Untitled document" in the top-left--you dingus--and title the thing "Learny-learn"
But how can you share it? Click on the "Share" button on the top-right and type my email address in that box (its in Task One) and then click "Done" and I'll get an email from you with the shared document. Yay.

Task Four: Register for Quizlet *You don't have to if you already have a Quizlet account.* Just make sure you can log in.
Quizlet is an online flashcard website/app. Making flashcards here is an awesome idea because you can take them anywhere on your phone/tablet/iPod, you never lose them and you can use them to prep for the semester/final exams as well.
·      In a new window, go to quizlet.com
·      On the top-right, click on “Sign up” link
·      Use firstlast1819 for your username meaning if you were George Washington your username would be georgewashington1819

If your name is too long, just use your first name and 1819

·      Use the password you use to login to the computer
·      Use your school email address and agree to the terms.
·      Click "Register”
Go back to your email and click on the new message from Quizlet. Follow the instructions there to verify your account.

Task Five: Register for Canvas and submit your first assignment
Canvas is a website that is an "online learning management system" where you will submit essays and discussions for me to grade and where you will do peer reviews of other students’ papers.

***If you had me in another class that uses Canvas, you'll choose "I already have a free for teachers account" after you click the link. If you didn't have me for for another class that uses Canvas, just click "New user".

Click on the URL for your class period below:
APWH 1st Period - https://canvas.instructure.com/enroll/HD6KP4
APWH 2nd Period - https://canvas.instructure.com/enroll/97JT7T
GOPO 5th Period -  https://canvas.instructure.com/enroll/3C649Y

***If you had me for another class that used Canvas, you'll choose "I already have a free for teachers account" after you click the link. If you didn't have me for another class that used Canvas, just click "New user".
Then, click "Go to the course"
Check your email and click link that says "click here to finish the registration process"
On the next page, you'll pick your password. It should be the same password you use to login to the computers at school.
After you click register, you should see the course and the assignments.
Then, complete the assignment called "I love learning!"

Task Six: Check Out your Boy Craig on Crash Course and Start Working on your First Canvas Discussion Board
Crash Course is a goofy Youtube show that is aligned perfectly to GOPO content. The best way to find it is to search for it on Youtube with something like Crash Course Government. At school, we can watch it on PBS. The best way to find it at school is to search for Crash Course Government PBS
Follow the steps for this Discussion Board on Canvas. It's called "First Crash Course Discussion Board"
This is due by 8:10am on Monday morning. Don't wait to the last minute to do this. Trust me.

Complete tasks seven through ten at home this weekend

Task Seven: Download and Set Up the Canvas App in your Phone
Download the app from the App Store or Google Play Store
When you open it, type canvas.instructure.com in the "find your school or district" box
Sign in using your email address and password

Task Eight: Download the Quizlet app on your phone/tablet/iPod
The Quizlet app is free and is an awesome way to make or review flashcards on the go.
·      Do this when you are at home.
·      Search for “Quizlet” in your app store.
·      Download and install it.
·      Login using the same username and password as you did on Quizlet.com.
·      The stacks you create on the app will update on the website and vice versa.

Task Nine: Set Up Email on Your Phone (this also sets up calendars and todo lists on your phone and is a generally good thing)
Use the instructions below to set up your school email on your phone or tablet. You should really get into the habit of communicating with your teachers through email. It's how college is going to work, yo.

iPhone instructions:

Click on settings, mail, accounts, add account
Choose "Exchange" for the type
Enter your full email address (format is in Task 1 above) and your password on the next page.
After this, you may have to click on settings again, then mail, then accounts.
Then choose the account you just created, and on the next page, click on the arrow beside your email address
On the next page, enter m.outlook.com as the server and click "done"

Android instructions:

Select “Email” from the applications menu
If you do not have an email account already setup on your phone you will be asked for your email address and password.
Enter your full district email address your.name@stu.kyschools.us and current district password. If you already have another email account setup on your device you will need to press the menu button and select “Add Account”
When asked for the account type select “Exchange” or in some cases it may be called “Corporate Sync”
The next screen will ask you for your Username and server. Enter your full email address in the field next to “Domain\Username”. Be sure to delete anything currently in the field. In the “Server “ field delete “stu.rockcastle.kyschools.us” out of the field and enter “m.outlook.com” in its place. Leave all other fields at their default.
Tap “Next”
Tap “OK” on the security message that appears.
Your phone will check the server settings. If everything was entered correctly the next page has several options that are all based on personal preference. Read through each one and adjust them to your liking or keep the defaults.
Tap “Next”
You will be asked to name this account and enter the name that will be displayed on outgoing messages. Tap Done when complete.

Task Ten: Check Out and Download The Free Microsoft Office
You should only use G Suite if you have to. It’s not perfect. What is perfect, however, is an absolutely free version of Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and tons of other tools. Use the steps below to download Microsoft Office on any computer that doesn’t have it. USE THIS TO DOWNLOAD OFFICE AT HOME! (You have five copies you can use on five different computers.)
·      First, you should be logged in to your email. (login.microsoftonline.com)
· Click on your "Install Office apps" and then "Office 2016"
Scroll to the bottom of the next page, and click on “Install Now”.
·      The download can take a really long time. Be patient.
·      Once it is downloaded, go to your downloads folder and install it.
This works for either Macs or PCs.

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GOPO Surveys

Survey 1 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/L9GLDSX
Survey 2 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LQBLL8Y

Prepping for the AP Exam

Things You Should Start With:
Youtube Review Videos - less than 60 seconds each
Hour-long Youtube AP Exam Review with Fill-in-the-blanks Note-guide <-note-guide was given in class

Link to the fill-in-the-blanks noteguide I gave you in class

Mr. Hughes Two-hour-long Youtube AP Exam Review
15-minute Youtube AP Exam Review

CitizenU videos on Youtube - videos made by the Cram for the Exam guys
PrepIT a free practice app. Requires you to make a free account
US Government Quizzes - random good multiple choice quizzes
Brightstorm Review Videos - good alternative review videos

All Final Terms Master Stack <----- Quizlet stack. Put them on your phone or tablet.

Terms Broken Up By Quiz
Final Terms A-C
Final Terms D-I
Final Terms J-R
Final Terms S-W

AP GOPO WikiMedia Page: Full of cool videos under each content area
http://apgovmultimedia.wikispaces.com/The+Constitution

Unit Reviews: Concise reviews of each unit

LIST OF IMPORTANT COURT CASES

The Constitutional Amendments in Ten Minutes - non-youtube
The Bill of Rights Hand Game - non-youtube

C-Span “Cram for the Exam” videos

PRACTICE 1 - Multiple Choice only Word document. Also in PDF format.
PRACTICE 2 - Multiple Choice only Word document. Also in PDF format.
PRACTICE 3 - Multiple Choice only Word document. Also in PDF format.
PRACTICE 5 - Multiple Choice only Word document. Also in PDF format.
ANSWERS for PRACTICE 1-5. Also in PDF format.

All the exams below are in PDF format:
Model Exam 1
Model Exam 1 Key
Model Exam 2
Model Exam 2 Key
Cliff Notes Exam 1 and Key
Cliff Notes Exam 2 and Key
Princeton Review Exam 1 and Key
Princeton Review Exam 2 and Key
Kaplan Exam Exam 1
Kaplan Exam 1 Key
My Max Score Exam and Key
25 sample questions made by AP. Scroll to page 10 to begin.

Online Practice Tests: You can take these without pen and paper. They will tell you what you scored once you finish.

Quizzes:

Games:
Lame Bejeweled-type Game
Jeopardy!-type Game
Brain Game: http://www.bubbabrain.com/hs.php (click Seniors, AP Government, and then the topic you want to try)

Three Branches Info

Prepping for the Policy Exam

Instructions:
Make sure you know the info from the powerpoints first. If you need help with anything, just let me know. After you have that info down, watch the Crash Course Videos and jot down any info that seems unfamiliar. All of this goodness should be going into your Quizlet. Finally, look over the text-based materials I've listed especially the vocab list and then check out the Krieger book and the Edwards book at the links above as supplements.

Powerpoints:
Domestic Policy Powerpoint
Economic Policy Powerpoint
Foreign Policy Powerpoint

Text-based Materials:
A good vocab list
A chapter outline of domestic policy from another text book
A chapter outline of economic policy from another text book

Videos*:
*Videos are listed in order of importance. Watch the ones on the top first.

Videos you can watch at school! Yay!
Monetary and Fiscal Policy: Crash Course Government #48
American Imperialism | Crash Course US History #28
The Cold War | Crash Course US History #37
Terrorism, War, and Bush | Crash Course US History #46

---the only Crash Course videos that aren't available on PBS are the ones covering policy. You can see them on Youtube though at the links below:

Prepping for the Linkage Institutions Exam (Media, Parties, Interest Groups)

Unit 3 Exam Prep

Use the NEED TO KNOW DOCUMENT here to make good flashcards. This is what you really need to know. Hence the name.

Read the text like a novel at least once. Reading and thinking about the information is very important and will help you do well on the test. The test is over Chapters 6 and 9 from our text.
Use chapters 5 and 6 from the review book. It's very helpful.
As you read the text, make sure you have GREAT flashcards that cover all the important info. If you didn't make good flashcards the first time through, you need to do this very early in your review process.
Put your flashcards on your phone using the Quizlet App. Study them on your phone, yo.
Study your flashcards thoroughly. Divide them up into things you have already learned and things you need to learn. Use the "Star" feature on Quizlet.
Try your luck on the quizzes below:
Multiple Choice on American Political Culture
Multiple Choice on Public Opinion
Multiple Choice on Public Opinion and Political Ideology
Multiple Choice on Polling
Multiple Choice on Political Participation
Multiple Choice on American Political Culture, Public Opinion, and Political Participation
Watch the Crash Course US Government and Politics videos at school here or at home here. You should watch videos number
Make a list of things you need to ask me about. I will spend much of the days before the exam answering student questions.
Check out the videos below that explain the main concepts from GOPO for this unit. Remember, these videos aren't made by me and might have details that you don't necessarily HAVE to know. However, you should totally use these videos to supplement your flashcards.

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Prep

YOU CAN DO IT! Try your best and give yourself lots of time to really UNDERSTAND the concepts in the links below. I know you can do it!!!!!

Powerpoints:
Chapter 4 Civil Liberties
Chapter 5 Civil Rights
Chapter 5.5. Civil Rights Extra

Text Resources:
Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Need to Know Guide
CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS Study guide
Another good study guide
Krieger Review Book (scroll to page 135 for Civil Liberties and Civil Rights)
LIST OF IMPORTANT COURT CASES
Alternative review guide
Another review guide (scroll down past judicial stuff)

Wiki Pages with lots of info on Civil Rights/Civil Liberties:
The development of civil liberties and civil rights by judicial interpretation (doesn't work at school) boo
Knowledge of substantive rights and liberties (doesn't work at school) boo
The impact of the fourteenth amendment (doesn't work at school) boo

Quizzes:
10 Question Civil Liberties Quiz
Matching Quiz on the Bill of Rights: Amendments One to Ten
Quiz on the Bill of Rights
Constitutional or Unconstitutional: First Amendment cases
Constitutional or Unconstitutional: Due process cases
Constitutional or Unconstitutional: Civil Rights cases

Audio:
Audio only lecture about civil liberties
Audio from an online textbook about civil liberties

Crash Course Videos on Youtube:
Civil Rights & Liberties: Crash Course Government #23
Freedom of Religion: Crash Course Government and Politics #24
Freedom of Speech: Crash Course Government and Politics #25
Freedom of the Press: Crash Course Government and Politics #26
Search and Seizure: Crash Course Government and Politics #27

Crash Course Videos on PBS:
Civil Rights and Liberties
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of the Press
Search and Seizure

Non-Youtube Videos from Our Textbook:
Civil Liberties Big Picture Video
Civil Liberties Basics Video
Civil Liberties In Context Video
Civil Liberties In the Real World Video
Civil Liberties Death Penalty Video
Civil Liberties Thinking Like a Political Scientist Video
Civil Liberties So What Video

Non Youtube Videos not from Our Textbook:
The Constitutional Amendments in Ten Minutes - non-youtube
The Bill of Rights Hand Game - non-youtube

Youtube Videos:
Two Minute Supreme Court Case Summary : Reynolds v United States
Right to Birth Control? -- Griswold v. Connecticut
Weeks v. United States
Two Minute Supreme Court Case Summary : Gitlow v New York
Engel v Vitale.mov
Near vs Minnesota
Mary Beth Tinker on the First Amendment
Interview with Mary Beth Tinker, Plaintiff, Tinker vs. Des Moines School District
Lemon v. Kurtzman
21. AP60X - Buckley v. Valeo (1976)
DC v. Heller gun law case
The Case That Saved Abortion Rights -- Planned Parenthood v. Casey
Prof. Marci A. Hamilton (Oregon v. Smith)
Campaign Finance Reform and the Citizens United Supreme Court Decision
Bill of Rights Hand Game Video
Supreme Court Cases For Dummies: US History Review
Supreme Court Landmark Cases
Landmark Supreme Court Cases ScreenCast
Schenck vs United States Explained in 5 Minutes: US History Review
The NY Times Co. vs the United States of America Explained: US History Review
The Exclusionary Rule For Dummies - Mapp v Ohio and the 4th Amendment
McCulloch vs Maryland Explained: US History Review
Miranda vs Arizona: US History Review
Gibbons vs Ogden Explained in 5 Minutes (1824): US History Review
Marbury v Madison Explained: US History Review
Should Flag Burning be Illegal?
Campaign Finance Reform and the Citizens United Supreme Court Decision
Roe vs Wade Explained: US History Review

Prepping for the Unit 1 Exam

Chapter Two Powerpoint

If you did not get the powerpoint from me on Friday, make sure you download this file and write down questions you have on your own paper. If you can print it and mark it up, that's even better!

1718_gopo_chapter_2_constiution_all_together.pptx
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File Type:	pptx

Download File

Beard and Federalist Papers

1718_an_economic_interpretation_of_the_constitution_by_charles_beard.pdf
File Size:	27 kb
File Type:	pdf

Download File

1718_federalist_papers_guiding_questions_student_copy.pdf
File Size:	38 kb
File Type:	pdf

Download File

Electronics Intro

Task One: Check your email and send an email

Go to login.microsoftonline.com in a new tab.
The format for most student emails is the following; firstname.lastname@stu.rockcastle.kyschools.us
So, if your name is George Alexander Washington, your email address would be george.washington@stu.rockcastle.kyschools.us
Your password is the same one you use to login to the computer.
After logging in, click on “Mail” at the top of the screen.
Then, click on “new” on the top-right of the screen and send me an email with the title "I love history soooooooooo much!"My email address is herbie.brock@rockcastle.kyschools.us
You should also CC (which means carbon copy (which means that someone will get a copy of the email too)) someone in class that you enjoy talking to. You do this by typing in their email address in the CC box.
Once that message is sent, you can move on to Onedrive
***Leave this tab open because you'll use to verify the other websites and apps you'll be registering on.

Task Two: Login to G-Suite
G-Suite is this new thing that is apparently better than OneDrive. It will replace Word Online and all its online friends. The muckity-mucks said we should be using it instead of OneDrive, and we do what we are told. To your boy, it seems about the same as OneDrive, but is better because it has basically unlimited storage. Here's what you have to do to make sure it is working.

Open a new tab and type in or paste in https://drive.google.com/a/stu.rockcastle.kyschools.us
- You can also go to the RCS homepage and click on "Web Applications" and choose "Google Drive" from the list
Choose "Work or School Account" and enter in your email address and password just like you did for your email in Task Two
This is your new mobile hard drive. It is awesome. You can drag files from your computer right to this page and they will be saved! Hallelujah!
To show me you know how to do this crap, click on "New" on the top-right and notice the last three choices. These correspond with Word, Excel, and Powerpoint in that order. Choose "Docs" and it should open a new window that looks like a Word document. Noiiice.
Type the following on the page: "I really love learning. It's so true."
- It is now saved, (because it saves on-the-fly and automatically) but how can you title it? Just click on "Untitled document" in the top-right, you dingus and title the thing "Learny-learn"
But how can you share it? Click on the "Share" button on the top-right and type my email address in that box (its in Task One) and then click "Done" and I'll get an email from you with the shared document. Yay

Task Three: Check Out The Free Microsoft Office (do this now even though you can't download it until you are at home)
You should only use G Suite if you have to. It’s not perfect. What is perfect, however, is an absolutely free version of Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and tons of other tools. Use the steps below to download Microsoft Office on any computer that doesn’t have it. USE THIS TO DOWNLOAD OFFICE AT HOME! (You have five copies you can use on five different computers.)
·      First, you should be logged in to your email. (login.microsoftonline.com)
· Click on your name on the top right and then "View Account"
Then, on the left, click on "Install status"
Then, in the middle, click on "install desktop applications"
Scroll to the bottom of the next page, and click on “Install Now”.
·      The download can take a really long time. Be patient.
·      Once it is downloaded, go to your downloads folder and install it.
This works for either Macs or PCs.

Task Four: Register for Quizlet *You don't have to if you already have a Quizlet account.* Just make sure you can log in.
Quizlet is an online flashcard website/app. Making flashcards here is an awesome idea because you can take them anywhere on your phone/tablet/iPod, you never lose them and you can use them to prep for the semester/final exams as well.
·      In a new window, go to quizlet.com
·      On the top left, click on “Sign up” link
·      Use firstlast1718 for your username meaning if you were George Washington your username would be georgewashington1718

If your name is too long, just use your first name and 1718

·      Use the password you use to login to the computer
·      Use your school email address and agree to the terms.
·      Click "Register”

Task Five: Register for Canvas and submit your first assignment
Canvas is a website that is an "online learning management system" where you will submit essays and discussions for me to grade and where you will do peer reviews of other students’ papers.

***If you had me in another class that uses Canvas, you'll choose "I already have a free for teachers account" after you click the link. If you didn't have me for for another class that uses Canvas, just click "New user".

Click on the URL for your class period below:
APWH 1st Period - https://canvas.instructure.com/enroll/HD6KP4
APWH 2nd Period - https://canvas.instructure.com/enroll/JHPY4M
GOPO 3rd Period - https://canvas.instructure.com/enroll/FMG3H8
GOPO 5th Period - https://canvas.instructure.com/enroll/C8BRMT

Then, click on "Enroll in course"
***If you had me for another class that used Canvas, you'll choose "I already have a free for teachers account" after you click the link. If you didn't have me for another class that used Canvas, just click "New user".
Then, click "Go to the course"
Check your email and click link that says "click here to finish the registration process"
On the next page, you'll type in your password. It should be the same password you use to login to the computers at school.
After you click register, you should see the course and the assignments.
Then, complete the assignment called "I love learning!"

Task Six: Watch some videos, take paper notes, and submit your first Canvas discussion before Tuesday at 8:10am
*You can start this in class, but you'll have to finish it at home.
On your main Canvas page, you will see a discussion called "First Crash Course Discussion"
Begin working on that and please note the deadline because this is your first real grade and it goes into the FRQ category that counts for like a gabillion points.

*********Tasks seven through ten must be done at home*********

Task Seven: Download and Set Up the Canvas App in your Phone
Download the app from the App Store or Google Play Store
When you open it, type canvas.instructure.com in the "find your school or district" box
Sign in using your email address and password

Task Eight: Download the Quizlet app on your phone/tablet/iPod
The Quizlet app is free and is an awesome way to make or review flashcards on the go.
·      Do this when you are at home.
·      Search for “Quizlet” in your app store.
·      Download and install it.
·      Login using the same username and password as you did on Quizlet.com.
·      The stacks you create on the app will update on the website and vice versa.

Task Nine: Set Up Email on Your Phone (this also sets up calendars and todo lists on your phone and is a generally good thing)
Use the instructions below to set up your school email on your phone or tablet. You should really get into the habit of communicating with your teachers through email. It's how college is going to work, yo.

iPhone instructions:

Click on settings, mail, accounts, add account
Choose "Exchange" for the type
Enter your full email address (format is in Task 1 above) and your password on the next page.
After this, you may have to click on settings again, then mail, then accounts.
Then choose the account you just created, and on the next page, click on the arrow beside your email address
On the next page, enter m.outlook.com as the server and click "done"

Android instructions:

Select “Email” from the applications menu
If you do not have an email account already setup on your phone you will be asked for your email address and password.
Enter your full district email address your.name@stu.kyschools.us and current district password. If you already have another email account setup on your device you will need to press the menu button and select “Add Account”
When asked for the account type select “Exchange” or in some cases it may be called “Corporate Sync”
The next screen will ask you for your Username and server. Enter your full email address in the field next to “Domain\Username”. Be sure to delete anything currently in the field. In the “Server “ field delete “stu.rockcastle.kyschools.us” out of the field and enter “m.outlook.com” in its place. Leave all other fields at their default.
Tap “Next”
Tap “OK” on the security message that appears.
Your phone will check the server settings. If everything was entered correctly the next page has several options that are all based on personal preference. Read through each one and adjust them to your liking or keep the defaults.
Tap “Next”
You will be asked to name this account and enter the name that will be displayed on outgoing messages. Tap Done when complete.

Task Ten: If you didn't in class, sign up for text messages from me

Third period: Send a text to the number 81010 that says @18gopo3s
Second period: Send a text to the number 81010 that says @18gopo5s
Then, respond with your name and you are signed up.

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AP Exam Scores

Click the link below to receive your AP Exam score. It will be available at 8am on Friday, July 7th. It's a good idea to make sure you can login before then. If you can't login, you'll have to reset your password. Guess who doesn't have access to your login or password and can't help you at all with this? Me. Be awesome and don't wait until the last minute.

AP Exam score

Surveys

Please take both of the surveys below. The responses are anonymous, so be honest.

Survey 1

Survey 2

AP GOPO Survival Guides

First, create accounts on weebly.com using the username format of firstnamelastnamerock, the password you use for the computers at school and your school email address. Once finished registering, complete the following tasks for a 100 point writing grade:

Create the following pages on weebly:
*Each page must have no less than 100 words
"Home" - welcome the students to the site. Tell them about the site
"Expect" - tells about what the student should expect from AP
"Success" - what a student should do to succeed in AP
"Brock" - what a student should know about Brock
"Essays" - advice for doing well on the essays
"Memes" - funny and APPROPRIATE memes about our class (no 100 word minimum on this page)
"Studying" - what was the most effective way you used to study? Give tips for study habits.
"The Exam" - what a student needs to know about the exam.

The website also has to contain the following for full credit:
At least five pictures from the web

Extra Credit:
If you're really looking to boost your grade, complete the following tasks for an extra fifty bonus points on this assignment:
Write a poem (at least eight lines) about AP, make a new page called "AP Poetry" and put it there
Make a cool banner using Photoshop or Microsoft Paint. Click on the banner at the top of the page to upload it
Put at least fifteen pictures on the site (that have to do with AP)

When you are completely finished, email (herbie.brock@rockcastle.kyschools.us) me the link to your page and congratulations!

Prepping for the AP Exam

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Prepping for the Three Branches Exam

ACG/GOPO Semester Exam

So, basically everything on this page can help you get an awesome grade on the Semester Exam. My basic advice is this:

1. The Semester Exam is on Thursday for ACG and on Friday for GOPO.
2. Use the Krieger Book link at the top of this page to review the main ideas from chapters 3, 4, 5, 6, 15, and 16. Also, the key terms that apply to each section that you can find in chapter 2 are helpful. If you have flashcard sets that don't address everything in these chapters, you're probably going to get a bad grade on the Semester Exam. Just sayin'.
3. The Crash Course Videos below are also very helpful.

Prepping for the Voting Behaviors and Political Beliefs Exam

Use the NEED TO KNOW DOCUMENT here to make good flashcards. This is what you really need to know. Hence the name.

Read the text like a novel at least once. Reading and thinking about the information is very important and will help you do well on the test. The test is over Chapters 6 and 9 from our text.
Use chapters 5 and 6 from the review book. It's very helpful.
As you read the text, make sure you have GREAT flashcards that cover all the important info. If you didn't make good flashcards the first time through, you need to do this very early in your review process.
Put your flashcards on your phone using the Quizlet App. Study them on your phone, yo.
Study your flashcards thoroughly. Divide them up into things you have already learned and things you need to learn. Use the "Star" feature on Quizlet.
Try your luck on the quizzes below:
Multiple Choice on American Political Culture
Multiple Choice on Public Opinion
Multiple Choice on Public Opinion and Political Ideology
Multiple Choice on Polling
Multiple Choice on Political Participation
Multiple Choice on American Political Culture, Public Opinion, and Political Participation
Multiple Choice on Elections and Campaigns - Chapter Ten
More Multiple Choice on Elections and Campaigns - Chapter Ten
More Multiple Choice on Elections and Campaigns - Chapter Ten
Presidential Elections
Presidential Elections
Watch the Crash Course US Government and Politics videos at school here or at home here. You should watch videos number 35, 36, 38, 39 and 6.
Make a list of things you need to ask me about. I will spend much of the days before the exam answering student questions.
Check out the videos below that explain the main concepts from GOPO for this unit. Remember, these videos aren't made by me and might have details that you don't necessarily HAVE to know. However, you should totally use these videos to supplement your flashcards.

27 Amendments Help

For the exam, you'll have to know basic info about each of the 27 amendments to the Constitution including the number for each. Use the links below to make sure you get those questions right.

Word document with a list of amendments and what each of them say
Quizlet link to a mnemonic on how to memorize all 27 amendments

Videos:
The Constitutional Amendments in Ten Minutes - non-youtube
The Bill of Rights Hand Game - non-youtube

New Practice Quizzes for the Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Unit Exam

47 question multiple choice practice quiz
29 question multiple choice practice quiz on civil liberties
25 question multiple choice practice quiz on civil rights
17 question multiple choice practice quiz on civil liberties with key
26 question multiple choice practice quiz on civil liberties and civil rights

Prepping for the Civil Rights Extra Chapter Test

You CAN DO IT! Try your best and give yourself lots of time to really UNDERSTAND the concepts in the links below. I expect you to better on this exam than the Unit 1 Exam! I know

Here is the need to know guide for the "Extra" chapter.
Here is the Powerpoint for the "Extra" chapter.

Prepping for the Civil Rights Chapter Test

Prepping for Civil Liberties Chapter Test

Prepping for the Unit 1 Exam

Use the suggestions below to prep for the Unit 1 Exam. I highly suggest you do all of the things listed.

Read the text like a novel at least once. Reading and thinking about the information is very important and will help you do well on the test. Remember, you can view it online at the link up there^.
As you read the text, use these guides to make sure your notes reflect what you NEED TO KNOW (Chapter 1) and NEED TO KNOW (Chapter 2).
Use chapters 3 and 4 from the review book. It's very helpful.
Check out this short synopsis of the major ideas in the unit.
Check out the powerpoints from class. They can be a good starting point for flashcards as well. Chapter 1 Powerpoint and Chapter 2 Powerpoint
Go back through the text and your notes and create flashcards over the important concepts, terms and facts that we talked about in class. You can make them on paper, but I HIGHLY suggest using Quizlet. It is free and also has a free app for your phone. Make them in a question/answer format. These will not only help you for this exam, but also for the semester exam in December and the AP/Final Exam in May.
Make a list of things you need to ask Mr. Brock about. I will spend much of the days before the exam answering student questions.
Try your best to come to the after-school review session on Friday. There will be pizza and learning. And pizza.
Check out the videos below that explain the main concepts from GOPO for this unit. Remember, these videos aren't made by me and might have details that you don't necessarily HAVE to know. However, you should totally use these videos to supplement your flashcards.

Videos that you can watch at school:
Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances: Crash Course Government and Politics #3 (Super Must Watch)
Federalism: Crash Course Government and Politics #4 (Super Must Watch)
Constitutional Compromises: Crash Course Government and Politics #5 (Super Must Watch)

Videos from our textbook:
Chapter 1 - Foundations of Government
Chapter 1 Basics
Chapter 1 In Context
You are the Candidate
Can you Get Ahead in America?
Thinking Like a Political Scientist 1
Chapter 1 So What?

Chapter 2 - The Constitution
Chapter 2 Big Picture
Chapter 2 Basics
Chapter 2 In Context
You are the Founder
Thinking Like a Political Scientist Chapter 2 So What?

Videos you can't watch at school

Declaration of Independence Translation

Declaration of Independence Activity

1776 Questions and Link

Here is the link to the greatest film of all time, 1776. You should probably just watch it for funzies, but you can skip ahead to the corresponding time stamps in the assignment below to complete the assignment that is linked here.

The link below is the powerpoints that will be covered on the Chapter Test on Friday. For class tomorrow, jot down the things that you want me to review during class tomorrow and use the powerpoints to make a good set of flashcards that you can start to study tonight and tomorrow after class.

1617_gopo_u1_all_together_edwards_tocq_underpinnings.pptx
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tocqueville_article_and_assignment.pdf
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Registering for Apps and Websites

Task One: Check your email and send an email

Go to login.microsoftonline.com in a new window.
The format for most student emails is the following; firstname.lastname@stu.rockcastle.kyschools.us
So, if your name is George Alexander Washington, your email address would be george.washington@stu.rockcastle.kyschools.us
Your password is the same one you use to login to the computer.
After logging in, click on “Outlook” at the top of the screen. “Outlook “ is what your email is called.
Then, click on “new mail” on the top-right of the screen and send me an email with the title "I love history soooooooooo much!"My email address is herbie.brock@rockcastle.kyschools.us.
You should also CC (which means carbon copy (which means that someone will get a copy of the email too)) someone in class that you enjoy talking to. You do this by typing in their email address in the CC box.
Once I’ve replied to your email, you can move on to Onedrive.
***Leave this tab open because you'll use to verify the other websites and apps you'll be registering on.

Task Two: Practice using Onedrive
Onedrive is an online flashdrive and an online version of Microsoft Word. When you save a file on Onedrive, you can access it on any other computer as long as it is connected to the Internet. Also, it allows you to access FREE online versions of Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel and more.
·      To access Onedrive, you must be logged into your email. (login.microsoftonline.com)
·      Once logged in, click on nine-squares icon at the top-left and then click on Onedrive.
·      Now, you are going to create a new document. Click on “New”, then, click on “Word Document”.
·      In the document, type “hello”.
·      Then, click “Onedrive” at the top of the screen.
·      Did you notice that it didn’t ask you to save? It’s because it saves automatically! Wow!
·      Now, on your screen you should see “Document 1”.
·      You can change the name of the document and save it in a more traditional way too. Click on “Document 1” to open it and then click “Edit document” and “Edit in World Online”
·      Now, click on “save” and “save as” and save your document as the name “Awesome Document”
You can now access that document from any computer with internet access. You can also print, save to a flashdrive or anything else you can do with Microsoft Word offline.

Task Three: Check Out The Free Microsoft Office
You should only use Onedrive if you have to. It’s not perfect. What is perfect, however, is an absolutely free version of Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and tons of other tools. Use the steps below to download Microsoft Office on any computer that doesn’t have it. USE THIS TO DOWNLOAD OFFICE AT HOME! (You have five copies you can use on five different computers.)
·      First, you should be logged in to your email. (login.microsoftonline.com)
·      Click on “Office 365” at the top left of the screen.
·      On the top right of the next page, click on “Install Now”.
·      The download can take a really long time. Be patient.
·      Once it is downloaded, go to your downloads folder and install it.
This works for either Macs or PCs.

Task Four: Register for Quizlet
Quizlet is an online flashcard website/app. Making flashcards here is an awesome idea because you can take them anywhere on your phone/tablet/iPod, you never lose them and you can use them to prep for the semester/final exams as well.
·      In a new window, go to quizlet.com
·      On the top left, click on “Sign up” link
·      Use firstlast1617 for your username meaning if you were George Washington your username would be georgewashington1617
·      Use the password you use to login to the computer *****AND add a zero at the end****for your password.
·      Use your school email address and agree to the terms.
·      Click "Register”

Task Five: Register for Canvas and submit your first assignment
Canvas is a website that is an "online learning management system" where you will submit essays and discussions for me to grade and where you will do peer reviews of other students’ papers.

***If you had me in GOPO, you'll choose "I already have a free for teachers account" after you click the link. If you didn't have me for GOPO, just click "New user".

Click on your class period below
https://canvas.instructure.com/enroll/78HWW8 - GOPO 5th Period

Then, click on "Enroll in course"
Then, click "Go to the course"
Check your email and click link that says "click here to finish the registration process"
On the next page, you'll type in your password. It should be the same password you use to login to the computers at school.
After you click register, you should see the course and the assignments.
Then, complete the assignment called "I love learning!"
After you have completed the assignment, click on "pages" on the banner on the left and check out the "GOPO Resources" page.

Task Six: Watch Your First Crash Course Video and Complete Your Second Assignment on Canvas
Go back to Canvas and click on "Pages" on the left banner and then "GOPO Resources".
Follow the link to watch any Crash Course video you choose other than the first one (because it is very basic). When you watch the video, take paper notes because you will complete a discussion assignment over it when you are finished and you will probably called on in class to answers questions about it.

Check Canvas for info on the discussion assignment.

******Tasks seven through nine must be completed at home********************

Task Seven: Download and Set Up the Canvas App in your Phone
Download the app from the App Store or Google Play Store
When you open it, type canvas.instructure.com in the "find your school or district" box
Sign in using your email address and password

Task Eight: Download the Quizlet app on your phone/tablet/iPod
The Quizlet app is free and is an awesome way to make or review flashcards on the go.
·      Do this when you are at home.
·      Search for “Quizlet” in your app store.
·      Download and install it.
·      Login using the same username and password as you did on Quizlet.com.
·      The stacks you create on the app will update on the website and vice versa.

Task Nine: Set Up Email on Your Phone
Use the links below to set up your school email on your phone or tablet. You should really get into the habit of communicating with your teachers through email. It's how college is going to work, yo.
Set up email on an Android phone or tablet
Set up email on Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
Set up email on Windows Phone

Parties and IGs Exam Info

Chapters 6 and 9 Exam Info

1st Semester Exam Info

Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Test Prep

AP Classroom

Unit 1 Test Prep

Assignment for September 9th

Website Setup Stuff

Citizenship Test Quizlet - Test is Friday, May 10th

Prepping for the AP Exam

Prepping for the Last Unit Exam

Prepping for the Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Exam

Prepping for the Judicial Exam

Prepping for the Executive Exam

Prepping for the Legislative Exam

Prepping for the Unit 1 Exam

Website Setup Stuff

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GOPO Surveys

Prepping for the AP Exam

Three Branches Info

Prepping for the Policy Exam

Prepping for the Linkage Institutions Exam (Media, Parties, Interest Groups)

Unit 3 Exam Prep

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Prep

Prepping for the Unit 1 Exam

Chapter Two Powerpoint

Beard and Federalist Papers

Electronics Intro

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AP Exam Scores

Surveys

AP GOPO Survival Guides

Prepping for the AP Exam

Prepping for the Three Branches Exam

ACG/GOPO Semester Exam

Prepping for the Voting Behaviors and Political Beliefs Exam

27 Amendments Help

New Practice Quizzes for the Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Unit Exam

Prepping for the Civil Rights Extra Chapter Test

Prepping for the Civil Rights Chapter Test

Prepping for Civil Liberties Chapter Test

Prepping for the Unit 1 Exam

Declaration of Independence Translation

1776 Questions and Link

Registering for Apps and Websites

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