Daily Activities and Homework, 10/27- 10/31:
M: Learn about checks & balances in the Constitution. HW: put diagram on back of poster.
T: Discuss the Const. Convention and problems that had to be resolved. HW: write 3 sections of gov’t topic and put on front of poster.
W: Continue learning about process of writing Constitution. HW: write remaining 2 sections of gov’t topic; put on poster w/ list of sources, pictures, title.
TH: DUE: 2-sided gov’t poster. Present gov’t topics. HW: none
F: Continue presenting gov’t topics. Discuss upcoming election. HW: none
Goals and Objectives:
Describe the process and methods of an election
Analyze ideas that the United States incorporated into its government
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Explain the process that led to the writing of the US Constitution
Analyze competing interests between large and small states
Social Studies Standards:
Describe the significance of the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights (S1, C4, PO4)
Describe how Washington’s presidency, the Constitution, and political parties served to unite the 13 colonies into one nation (S1, C4, PO6)
Analyze principles on which the Constitution is based: limited government, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, checks & balances, limited government, governmental flexibility (S3, C2, PO1)
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Week 11 Activities and Homework
Daily Activities and Homework, 10/20- 10/24:
M: Learn about primary and secondary sources in research. HW: CA #4B, Qs 1-2
T: Gather information about one agency or aspect of US government. HW: CA #4B, Q3
W: Continue gathering information about US gov’t. HW: CA #4B, Q4
TH: Learn about Constitutional Convention and 3 branches of gov’t. HW: CA #4B, Qs 5-6
F: DUE: CA #4B. Continue Const. Convention and 3 branches. HW: go to public library for more information about your gov’t topic. (poster due next week!)
Goals and Objectives:
Describe the process and methods of an election
Analyze ideas that the United States incorporated into its government
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Explain the process that led to the writing of the US Constitution
Analyze competing interests between large and small states
Social Studies Standards:
Describe the significance of the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights (S1, C4, PO4)
Describe how Washington’s presidency, the Constitution, and political parties served to unite the 13 colonies into one nation (S1, C4, PO6)
Analyze principles on which the Constitution is based: limited government, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, checks & balances, limited government, governmental flexibility (S3, C2, PO1)
M: Learn about primary and secondary sources in research. HW: CA #4B, Qs 1-2
T: Gather information about one agency or aspect of US government. HW: CA #4B, Q3
W: Continue gathering information about US gov’t. HW: CA #4B, Q4
TH: Learn about Constitutional Convention and 3 branches of gov’t. HW: CA #4B, Qs 5-6
F: DUE: CA #4B. Continue Const. Convention and 3 branches. HW: go to public library for more information about your gov’t topic. (poster due next week!)
Goals and Objectives:
Describe the process and methods of an election
Analyze ideas that the United States incorporated into its government
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Explain the process that led to the writing of the US Constitution
Analyze competing interests between large and small states
Social Studies Standards:
Describe the significance of the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights (S1, C4, PO4)
Describe how Washington’s presidency, the Constitution, and political parties served to unite the 13 colonies into one nation (S1, C4, PO6)
Analyze principles on which the Constitution is based: limited government, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, checks & balances, limited government, governmental flexibility (S3, C2, PO1)
Monday, October 13, 2008
Week 10 Activities and Homework
Daily Activities and Homework, 10/13-10/17:
M: No school. Happy Columbus Day!
T: Discuss current events. Continue learning about influences on American government. HW: CA #4A, Qs 1-2
W: Learn about Articles of Confederation and its weaknesses. HW: CA #4A, Qs 3-4. P 2 & 3- either turn in CA tomorrow, or DROP OFF on Friday.
TH: (early release- p. 1,2,3 only) Learn about the writing of the Constitution and its major ideas. HW: CA #4A, Qs 5-6. NOTE: parent-teacher conferences from 1- 8 pm.
F: (early release- p 4,5,6 only) Same as Thursday. DUE: CA #4A. HW: none.
Goals and Objectives:
Describe the process and methods of an election
Analyze ideas that the United States incorporated into its government
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Explain the process that led to the writing of the US Constitution
Analyze competing interests between large and small states
Social Studies Standards:
Describe the significance of the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights (S1, C4, PO4)
Describe how Washington’s presidency, the Constitution, and political parties served to unite the 13 colonies into one nation (S1, C4, PO6)
Analyze principles on which the Constitution is based: limited government, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, checks & balances, limited government, governmental flexibility (S3, C2, PO1)
M: No school. Happy Columbus Day!
T: Discuss current events. Continue learning about influences on American government. HW: CA #4A, Qs 1-2
W: Learn about Articles of Confederation and its weaknesses. HW: CA #4A, Qs 3-4. P 2 & 3- either turn in CA tomorrow, or DROP OFF on Friday.
TH: (early release- p. 1,2,3 only) Learn about the writing of the Constitution and its major ideas. HW: CA #4A, Qs 5-6. NOTE: parent-teacher conferences from 1- 8 pm.
F: (early release- p 4,5,6 only) Same as Thursday. DUE: CA #4A. HW: none.
Goals and Objectives:
Describe the process and methods of an election
Analyze ideas that the United States incorporated into its government
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Explain the process that led to the writing of the US Constitution
Analyze competing interests between large and small states
Social Studies Standards:
Describe the significance of the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights (S1, C4, PO4)
Describe how Washington’s presidency, the Constitution, and political parties served to unite the 13 colonies into one nation (S1, C4, PO6)
Analyze principles on which the Constitution is based: limited government, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, checks & balances, limited government, governmental flexibility (S3, C2, PO1)
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Week 9 Activities and Homework
Daily Activities and Homework, 10/6- 10/10:
M: Discuss election procedures. Evaluate problems facing new US. HW: select current event article.
T: Learn about attitudes and actions during Rev War through video (The Patriot). HW: write 1st paragraph of current event summary.
W: (early release) Continue video. HW: write 2nd paragraph of current event.
TH: Finish video. HW: write 3rd paragraph of current event.
F: DUE: current event. Learn about Articles of Confederation. END 1st QUARTER. HW: none. Note: no school Monday!
Goals and Objectives:
Analyze motivation and fighting styles of the Revolutionary War (through viewing of The Patriot)
Describe the process and methods of an election
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Explain the process that led to the writing of the US Constitution
Analyze competing interests between large and small states
Social Studies Standards:
Describe significance of key events in the American Revolution, including major battles, aid from France, and the surrender at Yorktown (S1, C4, PO2)
Describe the significance of the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights (S1, C4, PO4)
Describe how Washington’s presidency, the Constitution, and political parties served to unite the 13 colonies into one nation (S1, C4, PO6)
Analyze principles on which the Constitution is based: limited government, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, checks & balances, limited government, governmental flexibility (S3, C2, PO1)
M: Discuss election procedures. Evaluate problems facing new US. HW: select current event article.
T: Learn about attitudes and actions during Rev War through video (The Patriot). HW: write 1st paragraph of current event summary.
W: (early release) Continue video. HW: write 2nd paragraph of current event.
TH: Finish video. HW: write 3rd paragraph of current event.
F: DUE: current event. Learn about Articles of Confederation. END 1st QUARTER. HW: none. Note: no school Monday!
Goals and Objectives:
Analyze motivation and fighting styles of the Revolutionary War (through viewing of The Patriot)
Describe the process and methods of an election
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Explain the process that led to the writing of the US Constitution
Analyze competing interests between large and small states
Social Studies Standards:
Describe significance of key events in the American Revolution, including major battles, aid from France, and the surrender at Yorktown (S1, C4, PO2)
Describe the significance of the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights (S1, C4, PO4)
Describe how Washington’s presidency, the Constitution, and political parties served to unite the 13 colonies into one nation (S1, C4, PO6)
Analyze principles on which the Constitution is based: limited government, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, checks & balances, limited government, governmental flexibility (S3, C2, PO1)
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Week 8 Activities and Homework
Oops! Sorry, everyone... I forgot to post these weekly plans on Monday. :-(
Daily Activities and Homework, 9/28- 10/3:
M: Continue Rev War and Patriot actions. HW: CA #3C, Qs 1-3
T: Learn about end of Rev War and its outcomes. HW: CA #3C, Qs 4-5
W: DUE: CA #3C. Discuss presidential news. Analyze end of Rev. War. HW: study for unit test.
TH: Review important terms and facts from Colonies and Rev War unit. HW: study for unit test.
F: DUE: all pages of Unit 1 notes AND permission slip for next week’s video. UNIT TEST on Colonies and Rev War. HW: none.
Goals and Objectives:
Analyze events and reactions that caused colonists to support revolution
Evaluate ideas from important documents that contributed to colonists’ views of government and citizens’ rights
Understand key battles and events of Revolutionary War
Analyze results of the Revolutionary War and the challenges that faced the new United States
Social Studies Standards:
Describe important documents that influenced American colonists in their eventual creation of the Constitution (S3, C1, PO1)
Describe significance of key events in the American Revolution, including major battles, aid from France, and the surrender at Yorktown (S1, C4, PO2)
Describe significance of key individuals in the American Revolution, including B. Franklin, G. Washington, T. Paine, T. Jefferson, P. Henry, King George III (S1, C4, PO3)
Daily Activities and Homework, 9/28- 10/3:
M: Continue Rev War and Patriot actions. HW: CA #3C, Qs 1-3
T: Learn about end of Rev War and its outcomes. HW: CA #3C, Qs 4-5
W: DUE: CA #3C. Discuss presidential news. Analyze end of Rev. War. HW: study for unit test.
TH: Review important terms and facts from Colonies and Rev War unit. HW: study for unit test.
F: DUE: all pages of Unit 1 notes AND permission slip for next week’s video. UNIT TEST on Colonies and Rev War. HW: none.
Goals and Objectives:
Analyze events and reactions that caused colonists to support revolution
Evaluate ideas from important documents that contributed to colonists’ views of government and citizens’ rights
Understand key battles and events of Revolutionary War
Analyze results of the Revolutionary War and the challenges that faced the new United States
Social Studies Standards:
Describe important documents that influenced American colonists in their eventual creation of the Constitution (S3, C1, PO1)
Describe significance of key events in the American Revolution, including major battles, aid from France, and the surrender at Yorktown (S1, C4, PO2)
Describe significance of key individuals in the American Revolution, including B. Franklin, G. Washington, T. Paine, T. Jefferson, P. Henry, King George III (S1, C4, PO3)
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