Student Name: Student ID: Dear parents/guardians, Next year in Social Studies your child will be taking the Civics End of Course Assessment. To better ensure his/her success, it is HIGHLY recommended that this summer packet be completed. Students who complete summer packet will be receiving extra credit in their 2017-2018 Civics Class. You will also note possible school supplies and resources that will be utilized in the upcoming school year. We look forward to a successful and educational year. See you next year! Regards, The W.R. Thomas Civics Team What will I learn in Civics in the first 9 weeks? I. WHAT IS CIVICS? Purpose of Government Rule of law U.S. Citizenship Civic Roles, Rights and Responsibilities II. FOUNDATIONS OF GOVERNMENT: Enlightenment ideas of John Locke and Montesquieu Influence from England’s early government i. Magna Carta ii. English Bill of Rights iii. Mayflower Compact iv. Thomas Paine’s Common Sense Declaration of Independence Colonial Complaints Specific Grievances vs. Natural Rights III. CREATING THE US CONSTITUTION: Articles of Confederation i. Debt ii. Shay’s Rebellion iii. Weaknesses Constitutional Convention i. Plans ii. Compromises Federalists vs Anti-Federalists IV. POLITICAL PARTICIPATION: Current Political Party ideals i. Communist ii. Democratic iii. Libertarian iv. Republican v. Socialist Qualification/experience issue-based platforms of candidates for political office Election/Voting process (mock election) V. MONITORING GOVERNMENT: Media Influence Interest Group Influence i. Political Action Committees ii. Special interest groups and lobbying Individual Influence (watchdog) Media/ Political Communication (Bias, symbolism and propaganda ) Basic Civics School Supply List ** NOTE: Additional supplies will be needed depending on the teacher/class your child is placed in. College Rule Notebook Paper 1 Ream of white or colored computer paper 1 box of Markers or coloring pencils Headphones (for tablet use) 2 GB (minimum) Flash drive Blue or black ink pens 2 mechanical pencils --or-- 2 pencils w/ sharpener (must be #2) 1 Checking Pen (ink must either be: red, green, purple or pink) 1 Highlighter Optional Textbook Resource: Students will be given the opportunity to purchase a Civics End of Course Exam workbook for $15. Summer Activity Timeline: June Activities July Activities August Activities Register on www.icivics.org Go to: Get school supplies during - Click Join iCivics http://www.americanhistor TAX FREE WEEKEND: - Register as a student y.si.edu/citizenship/ August 5th –7th 2016 (you will need to Take the sample remember your Citizenship test. email, username, and password) Play games on Play games on Play games on www.iCivics.org www.iCivics.org www.iCivics.org (play 2-3 games per week) (play 2-3 games per week) (play 2-3 games per week) Watch at least one Movie each month and complete movie reviews attached for the selected movie. You can choose from the movies below. You need to pick at least one per month of summer vacation. Extra credit will be offered for reviews completed. o Robin Hood (2010) o Bridge of Spies (2015) o National Treasure (2004) o Lincoln (2012) o 12 Angry Men (1957 or 1997) Movie Review: Robin Hood (2010) BEFORE THE MOVIE Highlight your 3 favorite characters based on their description Robin Hood is a fictional character who, returning from fighting in the Crusades, finds that his familial land has been appropriated by the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. A master archer, Robin joins forces with a band of renegades (his "Merry Men") and attempts to end the reign of the Sheriff. (Played by Russell Crowe) Richard the "Lionheart" (1157-1199) was the third of five sons born to Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine, but was the older of the only two to survive their father (the other being John). He led several rebellions against his father. Richard was crowned king of England in 1189, and reigned until his death in 1199. Sir Godfrey a fictional nobleman of England, based on the character common in Robin Hood tales named Sir Guy of Gisbourne, although he allies himself with John, he is a traitor, plotting with the French Lady Marian is the female companion to the legendary Robin Hood. (Played by Cate Blanchett) Prince/King John (1167–1216) was King of England from 1199 until his death. Apart from entering popular legend as the enemy of Robin Hood, he is perhaps best-known for having signed, a document which limited kingly power in England and which is popularly thought of as an early step in the evolution of limited government. William Marshall (1146-1219) was the son of John Marshall, a minor Anglo-Norman lord in England Eleanor of Aquitane (1122 –1204) was one of the wealthiest and most powerful women in Western Europe during the High Middle Ages. As well as being Duchess of Aquitaine in her own right, she was queen consort of France and queen consort of England. Her sons, Richard and John were both Kings of England. Friar Tuck is a companion to Robin Hood in the legends. He is a common character in modern Robin Hood stories, which depict him as a jovial friar and one of Robin's Merry Men. Little John Companion of Robin Hood, he is the tallest and the largest member of the band of Merry Men. Will Scarlet Companion of Robin Hood Alan-a-Dale Companion of Robin Hood Sheriff of Nothingham One of the main villians from the Robin Hood stories. Isabella of Angoulême (1188-1246) Countess of Angoulême in France and queen consort of England as the second wife of King John. She was queen from August 24, 1200 until John's death on October 19, 1216. She had five children by the king including his heir Henry who succeeded John as Henry III of England. Sir Walter Loxley Father of Robert Loxley, and Father-in-law to Marian Sir Robert Loxley Loxley is one of the locations claimed as the birthplace of Robin Hood. The forest Loxley Chase extended as far south east as Nottinghamshire in the 12th century where it joined up with Sherwood Forest. It is maintained that Robin of Locksley or Robert Locksley was born in the area in 1160. SOURCE: www.imdb.com DURING THE MOVIE Answer the Questions 1. What happens in Nottingham at the beginning of the film? _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Did Robin Longstride or, as he is better known, Robin Hood really ever exist? _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Who is in control of the government in England while King Richard is on his way home from his Crusade? _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ 4. How do Robin Longstride and King Richard first meet? _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ 5. What does Robin tell King Richard about their Crusade? Why did the Muslim woman pity them? _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ 6. What are King Phillip of France and Godfrey conspiring to do? _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ 7. What happens to Richard while the English are seizing the castle? _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ 8. What does Robert Loxley ask of Robin Longstride? _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ 9. Who ends up with the King’s crown? _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ 10. What business does Lady Marian have with Friar Tuck? _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ 11. What does Longstride find written on Loxley’s sword when he inspects it on the ship? _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ 12. What “reward” does King John give Robin for delivering the news about the King? _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ 13. When the Sheriff of Nottingham tries to kiss Marian, what does she do? _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ 14. How does King John want to solve England’s debt/money problems? _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ 15. How does Marian find out that her husband