Daily Activities and Homework, 11/17- 11/21:
M: Learn about Arizona government and federalism. HW: none
T: Review parts of the Constitution. Discuss roles of 3 branches. HW: study for gov’t TEST (next Tuesday!)
W: Learn about importance of jury service (video: 12 Angry Men) HW: study for gov’t test
TH: Discuss importance of jury service (finish video: 12 Angry Men) HW: study for gov’t test
F: Compare democratic government with other types of gov’t systems, past and present. HW: study for gov’t test (on Tuesday, 11/25!)
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, November 16, 2008
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