Make Some Money

Read the directions!

Follow the link to join the stock market game.  How much money can you make?

When you click the link you must first register.  After you have registered you must enter the class password.

In order to buy stocks you first need to do some research on different companies.  Go to http://finance.yahoo.com  and look around on the main page OR search for a company.  If you know what kind of company you want to invest in, you can do your own research.

When you choose a stock you wish to buy, click on "trade now".  Enter the amount of shares you wish to purchase and make the transaction.  Everyone will start with $10,000.

You do not have to spend all of your money today, but you must buy stock in AT LEAST 1 company!!

http://www.howthemarketworks.com/stock-market-game/join-a-contest.php?cid=49857

Argument Wars

Yet another game to better understand the Judicial system.  AS ALWAYS, READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!

In Argument Wars, you will be a lawyer in a major Court Case.  You must select one of the cases and try to win over the judge by supporting your argument.

After the judge has made his ruling, print out your certificate and turn it in for your grade.

If you would like an extra credit grade, play through another court case and attach it your first certificate.

Argument Wars

Branches of Power

Read all instructions before beginning!!!

Today you will be playing a game that incorporates skills from all three branches of government.  Go to the link listed below to get to the game.  You may either sign in or click no thanks (but you will be unable to save).  READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS SO YOU KNOW HOW TO PLAY!  The object is to build towers by having all three branches of government cooperate with one another.  If you can build ten towers in 30 minutes, you win!  Let me know if you have any questions.

Branches of Power

Controversial Supreme Court Decisions

Use the following link to help you answer the questions about theses controversial court cases that went all the way to the Supreme Court.

http://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/completelist/0,29569,2036448,00.html

The Courts in a Nutshell

Today you will be answering questions about the basic structure of the Judicial system.  Click on the link at the bottom of the post.  You will go through 6 pages with 6 different questions.  Use your own sheet of paper to answer the questions.  If you have any questions please ask.  Turn in your paper when you are finished.

https://www.icivics.org/web-quests/courts-nutshell

Court Quest

In this interactive game you will listen to different citizen's situation and direct them towards the correct court. Please make sure that you read each case and carefully select the correct courts.  Print out and turn in your results after you have finished.


http://www.icivics.org/games/court-quest

Executive Command

Today you will play an interactive game to give you a better idea of what the President does on a day to day basis.

Go to the following link EXECUTIVE COMMAND

BEFORE you begin a new game, click on instructions and read through the instructions.

Let me know if you have any trouble or any questions.