The American Presidency Unit American Government This Is One Of

The American Presidency Unit American Government This is one of several DI (Differentiated Instruction) units of the year. These units are meant to give you a chance to escape the “normal” classroom setting and complete a unit on your own terms. Although there are some parameters, the manner in which you complete the unit is mostly up to you. Here is how it works: -

You must choose a combination of assignments that equal 200 points o

You must CIRCLE and APPROVE (through Mr. Cooney) the ones you plan on completing

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1 of those MUST be from the HARDEST column

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ANY points over 200 will be considered EXTRA CREDIT

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ALL work is due by ___________________ NO EXCEPTIONS!!!! o

Turn in as completed

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INCLUDE THIS SHEET AS THE COVERSHEET

Easiest (10 points each = 30 total)

Easy (20 points each = 60 total)

Harder (30 points each = 90 total)

Hardest (40 points each = 120 total)

Complete both chapter assessments Ch13 - pg 386, 11-30 Ch14 - pg 410, 11-31

Create a White House tour brochure. -TRI FOLD, front and back

Outline the chapters in DETAIL. Must be typed

Write a test for chapters 13 and 14. Include answer key. Must be at least 40 questions.

Create a portrait of an American president. -NON lined paper -Quality work

Create a visual timeline on the history of America presidents.

Create a HIGHQUALITY model White House. Write a 1-2 page history/summary of the complex. Read a Presidential Biography. Build and present a PowerPoint slideshow about the life of your President.

Draft a 1-page letter (single-spaced) to President Obama. Address any issues you have with his policies.

Create a crossword puzzle using 30 terms from BOTH chapters. NO CROSSWORD GENERATORS ACCEPTED. -Blank puzzle -Clues -Answers -Be ready to solve!

You are running for President. Develop a platform (speech form) and create a campaign sign or commercial. Be ready to present.

______/200 Final Grade

Write a biography on an American president. (3 pages, double-spaced, 2 sources {1 book}, 3 citations). You MUST include a comparison to our current President, George W. Bush.