Welcome to Civic Class with Mrs. Tracy

Welcome to Civics

The Basics

My name is Mrs. Tracy
DeGaetano. I will be teaching
8th grade WV Studies, U.S.
History, and Civics. I have been
teaching for almost 20 years! I
am excited to start my third year
at Virtual Prep Academy of West
Virginia.

My Schooling

I grew up in Loudoun County, Virginia until I
graduated from high school. When I graduated
HS I moved across the country to go to
university in Utah. After receiving my
undergraduate degree I returned to Virginia
where I got married and worked for a few
years. Last year I went back to school and
earned my masters degree in curriculum and
instruction from Western Governor’s School!

Multiple Choice

Who is currently the vice president of the USA?

• Kamala Harris
• Mike Pence
• Michelle Obama
• Joe Biden

Multiple Choice

How many justices are on the supreme court?

• 7
• 11
• 6
• 9

Multiple Select

What are two rights of everyone living in the USA?

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom of religion

• Right to vote

• Free healthcare

My Favorites

Food: Tacos
Dessert: Chocolate Ice Cream
Book: Harry Potter Series &
Hunger Games Series
Drink: Boba Tea
Season: Fall
Sport: Soccer
Hobby: Traveling
Subject: History & English
Store: Target
Candy: Reese's Peanut Butter
Cups
Restaurant: Secret Sandwich
Society
Color: Green
Fruit: Raspberry

Fun Facts

●I lived overseas for 5 years with
my family as a teacher

●I am a soccer coach for
Fayetteville PK8 middle school
team

●I have two kids, both in middle
school (Jack is in 8th grade
and Ella is in 7th grade)

●My husband teaches at VPrep
too!

Multiple Choice

What is the capital of the USA?

• New York City
• Washington, D.C.
• Los Angeles
• Chicago

Multiple Choice

How old do you have to be to vote for president?

• 25
• 16
• 18
• 21

Multiple Choice

How many amendments have been added to the U.S. Constitution?

• 25
• 30
• 20
• 27

Draw

Draw a picture of a government building that is found in the United States.

Multiple Select

What are the three branches of the Federal Government?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Legal

• Executive

Multiple Choice

What is NOT a form of government found in the United States?

• Social government

• Federal government

• State Government

• Local Government

Class Expectations

Be in your course and ready to work at the beginning of each class session.

Wear school appropriate attire while attending live sessions.

Choose a place to attend live sessions that is free of distractions and noise.

Keep your mic muted and raise your (virtual) hand if you have a question, comment, or concern.

Do your best to create a positive, respectful, and encouraging learning environment.

Participate and engage in the lesson!