Monday, February 22: Today we discussed how to make a law. We then finished the Bill of Rights Prezi and the pictures on W. 21. If absent, view the Prezi with the link: http://prezi.com/ozdtmxurqgfs/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share
Due: none In Class: W. 21 Homework: Finish W. 21 Wednesday, February 24: No class today due to 8th grade field trip Friday, February 26: In class today we discussed and completed the I Have Rights activity on W. 16-20. We then did started the Checks and Balances notes on W. 22. Due: Workbook In Class: I Have Rights (W. 16-20), Checks and Balances (W. 22) Homework: Current Event
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Tuesday, February 16: Class began with a vocabulary quiz. If absent, come to a lab to make up. We then finished watching A More Perfect Union and completed W. 11.
Due: Current Event #3 In Class: A More Perfect Union Video Guide Homework: none Thursday, February 18: Today students charted the branches of government (W. 13-15) using the provided packet. The packet is available on the documents page, if absent. We also started discussing the Bill of Rights using a Prezi (see link). http://prezi.com/ozdtmxurqgfs/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share Due: none In Class: Charting the Branches (W. 13-15) Homework: Finish W. 13-15 Tuesday, February 9: Today we discussed the Three Branches of Government. Students took notes in a foldable about each branch, then created a visual representation of the branch with a group. If absent, see Ms. Nay or a peer to get the missed notes.
Due: Current Event #2 In Class: Foldable Notes on the Three Branches Homework: none Thursday, February 11: Today we finished watching A More Perfect Union, completing the video guide on W. 10-11. We then started to go over the questions for the Naturalization Test. If absent, see Ms. Nay or get a copy of the movie to finish at home. Due: none In Class: A More Perfect Union Video Guide (W. 10-11) Homework: Current Event #3, Study Preamble and Flashcards Monday, February 1: Class began with an introduction to the Preamble of the Constitution. Students are required to memorize the Preamble and recite it to Ms Nay by February 18th. We then learned about the Articles of Confederation, which was the United States' first form of government. Students were introduced to the Articles with a Prezi (see link below). If absent, please review this Prezi before completing the assignment to help understand the Articles. If you are confused, please see Ms. Nay in a lab for help. Students then worked on W. 2-5 with a partner. The assignment has students analyze different aspects of the Articles and apply them to different situations.
Due: none In Class: Articles of Confederation (W. 2-5) Homework: Finish W. 2-5 Wednesday, February 3: To begin, students practiced reciting the Preamble of the Constitution. After reviewing the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, we learned about Shays' Rebellion. Ms. Nay read an excerpt to the class while students completed the Cause and Effect on W. 6. If absent, find the information about Shays' Rebellion in your textbook. We then read W. 7 as a class to gain more depth of understanding to the events. We discussed why this event pointed out the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Next we read a letter from Thomas Jefferson. To practice analyzing primary sources, students completed W. 9. Due: W. 2-5 In Class: W. 6-9 Homework: Finish W. 9 if not finished in class Friday, February 5: Last class we analyzed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. We discussed today why some people would think that a new type of government was needed. Students were introduced to the film A More Perfect Union. We then started watching the film. As they watch, students complete W 10-11. If absent,come to a lab to catch up with the film, or get the film from the library. We watched approximately the first 50 minutes. Due: W. 9 In Class: Started W. 10 Homework: Current Event #2, Review Preamble Prezi Link: http://prezi.com/-f6r2xn1fzv1/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share |
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