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December 19, 2006
SKILLS: To identify the framers of the Constitution; to analyze the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and analyze why the Americans created a loose confederation of states; to analyze Georgia's role in the 1787 Constitutional Convention at Philadelphia ; to compare/contrast the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution; to interpret the Constitution and Bill of Rights
ASSESSMENT: TEST over Constitution & Government
HOMEWORK: No new homework except 1st period test is on Wednesday so STUDY if you are in 1st period.
Posted by Stephens at 10:35 AM
December 18, 2006
SKILLS: To identify the framers of the Constitution; to compare/contrast the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution; to interpret the Constitution
ASSESSMENT: Discussion/question-answers over PowerPoint Presentation; Jeopardy Game Review;
HOMEWORK: Study for Test over Constitution (Test for 2nd - 7th periods will be Tuesday) (Test for 1st period is on Wednesday) Study notes, worksheets on Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Chapter 25 in textbook.
See attached PowerPoint presentation for further review
Constitution
Posted by Stephens at 04:25 PM
December 11, 2006
SKILLS: To identify and interpret the meaning of the amendments in the BILL OF RIGHTS; to analyze and interpret famous quotations on freedom and civil liberties
ASSESSMENT: Quote Quest Activity; Questions p.361 in textbook
HOMEWORK: Read pages 358 - 360 in textbook and STUDY for QUIZ over the Bill of Rights (Quiz on Tuesday)
Posted by Stephens at 12:56 PM
December 08, 2006
SKILLS: To identify the framers of the Constitution; to compare/contrast the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution; to interpret the Constitution
ASSESSMENT: Fill-in-blank & short-answer Quiz over Constitution
**Many students were absent today and should plan to take the quiz on Monday when they return. It was written on my blog for Thursday assignment, so students should have checked the blog. Also - students who were absent should turn in answers to the essential questions posted on Thursday's Blog.
HOMEWORK: NO HOMEWORK! Have a good weekend!!
This website will be used for next week's assignment if students want to explore it now.
A worksheet will later be assigned.
Posted by Stephens at 03:51 PM
December 07, 2006
SKILLS: To describe the personal freedoms guaranteed in the Bill of Rights
ASSESSMENT: Give One Get One sharing activity, Discussion, and PowerPoint Notes - students brainstorm as many amendments as they can think of and then compare with partner.
HOMEWORK: Answer these 3 essential questions (1 - 2 paragraphs or several sentences for each question)
1. Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution, and is it still necessary today?
2. Are there times when it is OK to give up our civil liberties? Explain
3. Does the Bill of Rights ever conflict with national interest? ( Example: national security)
STUDY FOR QUIZ OVER CONSTITUTION (Use worksheets completed in class)
Posted by Stephens at 04:25 PM
December 05, 2006
SKILLS: To identify the framers of the Constitution; to compare/contrast the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution; to interpret the Constitution
ASSESSMENT: Scavenger Hunt over the U.S. Constitution
HOMEWORK: At this time, all students should have completed three-fourths of the Scavenger Hunt in class (they had to use a magazine and workbook for answers). They will be given some class time on Wednesday to complete it, but not all period. Periods 1, 2, and 3 have to finish the Compromise worksheet for homework tonight. Periods 6 and 7 have no homework tonight.
Posted by Stephens at 04:33 PM
