Includes Civics, Economics, World Geography, World History, and U.S. History.

1. Hemmings Work Sample
Homework, Projects (2014 – 2015)

2. Step 1: Identify Factors of Production
Figure out the factors of production that you will need to start your business. Write at least 3 items for each
category.
Land
Labor
Capital
Name(s):
Period:
Create a Company

3. Designing the Product
Draw a design for your product, then answer the questions.
1. Is your business producing a good or a service?
2. Which types of people are you marketing this product towards?
Economics: Create a Company

4. Designing the Product
Draw a design for your product, then answer the questions.
1. Is your business producing a good or a service?
2. Which types of people are you marketing this product towards?
Economics: Create a Company

5. Graphing Supply and Demand for Your Business
Quantity (in millions)
Price
0
$10
$15
$20
$25
$30
$35
75 100 125 150 175 200
Supply and Demand
Demand Schedule
Price Quantity Demanded
$35 75 million
$30 100 million
$25 125 million
$20 150 million
$15 175 million
$10 200 million
Supply Schedule
Price Quantity Supplied
$35 200 million
$30 175 million
$25 150 million
$20 125 million
$15 100 million
$10 75 million
1. Mark supply and demand in two different colors.
2. Label supply with an S.
3. Label demand with a D.
4. Mark the equilibrium price in black.
5. Label the equilibrium price with an E.
6. Draw a line across the equilibrium price.
7. Above the equilibrium price, write Surplus.
8. Below the equilibrium price, write Shortage.
Economics: Create a Company

6. Supply and Demand
1. At which price is your product at equilibrium?
2. At which price is your product at a surplus?
3. At which price is your product at a shortage?
4. Do you think that you have created a successful business model? Why or why not?
Economics: Create a Company

7. Mastery Answer on a sheet of looseleaf!
1. How many standard time zones does the United States have?
2. How many hours separate the East Coast and the West Coast?
3. If it is 1:00 AM on the East Coast, what time is it on the West Coast?
4. If it is 10:00 PM in Illinois, what time is it in Colorado?
5. A friend in New York tells you to call at 6:00 PM New York time. What time should you place your call in your
local time?
Mastery Answer on a sheet of looseleaf!
1. How many standard time zones does the United States have?
2. How many hours separate the East Coast and the West Coast?
3. If it is 1:00 AM on the East Coast, what time is it on the West Coast?
4. If it is 10:00 PM in Illinois, what time is it in Colorado?
5. A friend in New York tells you to call at 6:00 PM New York time. What time should you place your call in your
local time?

8. Advanced Answer on a sheet of looseleaf!
1. How many standard time zones does the United States have?
2. How many hours separate the East Coast and the West Coast?
3. If it is 1:00 AM on the East Coast, what time is it on the West Coast?
4. If it is 10:00 PM in Illinois, what time is it in Colorado?
5. A friend in New York tells you to call at 6:00 PM New York time. What time should you place your call in your
local time?
6. How many standard time zones does the world have?
7. What does it mean to have a non-standard time zone, like India?
8. Describe a situation where not having set time zones would be a problem.

9. Are you a U.S. Citizen? (Circle One)
Yes No
I will be 18 years old on or before election day:
Yes No
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
1 2
3
Home Address City Zip Code Country
4
Date of Birth
Have you previously been
registered to vote?
Yes No
5
Political Party- Circle one only
Democratic Party Independent Party
Republican Party Green Party
Libertarian Party
6
To vote in a
primary election,
you must be
enrolled in one
of these parties.
Affidavit: I swear or affirm that…
• I am a citizen of the United States.
• I will have lived in the country, city, or village for at least 30 days before the election.
• I meet all requirements to register to vote in Louisiana.
• This is my signature or mark on the line below.
• The above information is true. I understand that if it is not true I can be convicted and fined up to
$5,000 and/or be jailed for up to 4 years.
X________________________________________________________
7
Louisiana Voter Registration Card
Civics: Mock Election

10. Candidates for 2014 Class Election (3rd Period)
Name:
Age:
Grade:
Born in U.S.?:
U.S. Citizen?:
Political Party:
Name:
Age:
Grade:
Born in U.S.?:
U.S. Citizen?:
Political Party:
Name:
Age:
Grade:
Born in U.S.?:
U.S. Citizen?:
Political Party:
Name:
Age:
Grade:
Born in U.S.?:
U.S. Citizen?:
Political Party:
Name:
Age:
Grade:
Born in U.S.?:
U.S. Citizen?:
Political Party:
Name:
Age:
Grade:
Born in U.S.?:
U.S. Citizen?:
Political Party: Civics: Mock Election

11. Party Platform: Republican
We believe in…
Party Platform: Democrat
We believe in…
Civics: Mock Election

12. Ballot: General Election
President:
Vice President:
President:
Vice President:
Ballot: General Election
President:
Vice President:
President:
Vice President:
Ballot: General Election
President:
Vice President:
President:
Vice President:
Ballot: General Election
President:
Vice President:
President:
Vice President:
Civics: Mock Election

13. Discussion: Propaganda in Political Advertising
What’s the first thing that stands out to you when you
look at these articles?
Propaganda is a part of our lives. We see it everywhere we go- on television, movies, radio, the Internet, and even on
billboards on the highway. It’s a part of mass media. But what happens when people use propaganda the wrong way?
Use the articles on your desk to answer the questions below. Try to give facts while at the same time sharing your opinions.
Do any of the situations in the articles bother or upset
you? Why?
List at least three specific examples of “false
advertising” you see in the articles. INCLUDE NAMES!
Do you believe that people should be required by law to
tell the truth in political advertisements? Why?
Discussion: Propaganda in Political Advertising Name:

14. World War I vs. World War II
World War I (1914 – 1918) World War II (1939 – 1945)
Causes of the War
M.A.I.N. Spark
M: __________________, the glorification of the military.
A: __________________, an arrangement between two or more
countries in support of each other.
I: ___________________, the policy of extending a nation over
foreign countries.
N: __________________, being loyal to one’s nation.
Spark: The ____________________ of Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo.
Weak R.E.A.D.
Weak: The weakness of the __________________________________.
R: __________________, due to the Treaty of ___________________.
E: __________________, due to the worldwide depression.
A: __________________, giving in to the demands of an aggressor in
order to keep the peace.
D: __________________, rulers with total power over a country,
usually who take it by force.
Opposing Sides of the War
Allies
1. B____________________
2. F____________________
3. R____________________
And…
4. United States (1917)
5. Italy (1915; switched sides)
6. Japan (1914)
Central Powers
1. G____________________
2. A____________________
And…
3. Bulgaria (1915)
4. Ottoman Empire (1914)
Allies
1. B____________________
2. F____________________
3. U____________________
And…
4. Russia (1941; switched sides)
5. China (at war with Japan)
6. Belgium (1940)
Axis
1. J____________________
2. I____________________
3. G____________________
And…
4. Hungary (1940)
5. Romania (1940)
6. Bulgaria (1941)
Nature of War
War between countries for acquiring ___________ or ___________. War of ideologies, such as ________________ and ______________.

15. World War I (1914 – 1918) World War II (1939 – 1945)
Leaders of the War
Triple Entente
David Lloyd ___________
Georges ______________
___________________ II
And…
_____________________
Allies
______________________
Charles de _____________
______________________
And…
Joseph ________________
Axis
Emperor ________________
Benito _________________
_______________________
Central Powers
Kaiser ______________ II
Emperor _________ Joseph
And…
Tsar ___________________
Sultan Mehmed V
Major Events
1914: _________________ of Franz Ferdinand; Austria declares war.
1914: Battle of the __________ ends German hopes of quick victory.
1915: Sinking of the _______________________ by German U-boat.
1917: _______________ Telegram intercepted; _______ enters war.
1918: Woodrow Wilson issues his ___________________________.
1919: Treaty of _________________________ officially ends WWI.
1939: _____________ invades ___________; BR and FR declare war.
1940: ____________ joins Axis; _______________ enters the war.
1941: Japan bombs ____________________; __________ enters war.
1942: Battle of _____________; Battle of ______________________.
1944: ______________ invasion of Normandy.
1945: _____ surrenders; bombing of ___________ and ___________.
Casualties
Estimated _______ million dead, ______ million wounded. Estimated ________ million, including 13-20 million from ________.
Genocide
The ________________________ carried out genocide of Armenians. German Nazis committed genocide against _______ and __________.
Methods of Warfare
Included ________ warfare, _________ gas, and ________________. Included ________________, __________ bombs, and ___________.
World War I vs. World War II

16. Bill Proposal General
Session
Drafter:
Bill Title: Committee Members
1. (Leader) 2.
Summary of Bill (Purpose) 3. 4.
5. 6.
Effective Date?
____/_____/________
Detailed Description of Bill:
Official Use Only:
Votes in Favor: Votes
Opposed:
!
!
Veto:
Y or N
Presidential Signature Upon Approval:
X___________________________________
Congressional Veto?
Y or N
Votes in Favor: Votes Opposed:
Civics: Mock Congress