Monday, February 27: We discussed federalism and what powers are federal and state powers. Students began reading about free speech and technology, the topic of our socratic seminar next week.
Due: None In Class: The 'Federal' in Federalism Homework: Read Free Speech vs. Technology Wednesday, March 1: Students prepared for the Socratic Seminar by coming up with open ended questions about the reading. They also played Power Play and I Have Rights on iCivics.org Due: Free Speech read In Class: iCivics activities, Seminar questions Homework: Seminar prep
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Tuesday, February 21: Today we finished discussing the Bill of Rights. Students made flashcards for each of the first 10 amendments and the articles of the Constitution.
Due: Anatomy of the Constitution, Starter Sheet In Class: Flashcards Homework: Finish Flashcards Thursday, February 23: Today we discussed the Separation of Powers and why it is important. If absent, find the assignment on the documents page. Due: Flashcards (checked off) In Class: Separation of Powers Homework: Finish Separation of Powers assignment Tuesday, February 14: Today students received some time to finish the 'Wanted: A Just Right Government' assignment from last class. They then received the 'Anatomy of the Constitution' assignment. We read through the information together, discussing the powers of each part of government. We did not do the assignment yet that goes with the reading.
Due: None In Class: Wanted, A Just Right Government assignment Homework: Finish Wanted assignment Thursday, February 16: We finished discussing the Anatomy of the Constitution today and reviewed the powers of each branch of government. Students then completed the worksheet that goes with the reading. Next, we went over the Bill of Rights, using the Prezi (link below). Students started to make flash cards about the Bill of Rights and Articles of the Constitution. Due: Wanted, A Just Right Government assignment In Class: Anatomy of the Constitution assignment, Flashcards Homework: Finish Anatomy of the Constitution assignment Bill of Rights Prezi Monday, February 6: We reviewed for the test next class. Students then played Crisis of Nations on iCivics.org.
Due: none In Class: no assignments Homework: Study Wednesday, February 8: Students took the test today on Foundations of Government. They then chose a game on iCivics to try out. Due: none In Class: Unit Test Homework: none Friday, February 10: Students completed the "Wanted: A Just Right Government" activities, discussing the creation of the U.S. Constitution. Due: none In Class: Wanted- A Just Right Government Homework: Finish in class assignment |