In this WebQuest, you will look at all levels of both the state and federal court systems. You will learn about jurisdiction, look up the courts in the state of Iowa, find out what federal appellate circuit you live in, and investigate the current U.S. Supreme Court justices.
Should the U.S. president be elected by the Electoral College or the national popular vote? It turns out this argument has been going on for a long time – all the way back to the Founding Fathers! Now you can engage in an evidence-based evaluation of the issue. And in the end, you will have to write a effective argument about how our electoral system should work! 
Today you will play an iCivics game called Win the White House. This game will introduce you to the idea of the Electoral College. To win the election, you must campaign in the states that have the most electoral votes. 
This week, we look at the President of the United States. We will start with trying to understand how the Executive Branch works. Today, you will be completing a hand-out that covers all of the Executive Departments and what they do. If you were gone today, or just need the hand-out,
In this iCicics webquest, you will be searching for your legislative representatives at the national, state, and county levels. Along with answering questions on the site, you are expected to create a contact sheet on a separate sheet of paper. For each representative you find, write their name, job, and contact information- can be a phone number, or a mailing address.
This week you will be using the iCivics Drafting Board site. You will be answering a question: Does the Constitution guarantee students the right to wear whatever clothing they want to school? What if that clothing is controversial or disruptive? In this Drafting Board issue, you will explore those questions and more through the lens of Ben Brewer. You must decide whether Ben’s controversial band t-shirt can be banned by Principal Carter. Whichever side you choose, you must support your claim with relevant evidence and sound reasoning. The fate of Ben and his shirt hang in the balance!
