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January 29, 2007
SKILLS: To identify motives and analyze events that led to the removal of Indians in Georgia.
ASSESSMENT: SAS movie clip discussion; political cartoon; debate speech
HOMEWORK: Prepare a letter to Congress or write a speech to convince Congress that EITHER Congress SHOULD pass the Indian Removal Act or that they should NOT pass it. Include supportive facts and information in your speech. Debate Speech DUE TUESDAY!
Please note the following important dates for Lassiter Registration:
February 5: Student Assembly with Lassiter
February 8 at 6:30 PM (Lassiter Gym): Open House and Curriculum Fair
February 13: Students to bring home registration materials
February 15 from 5:00-7:00 PM (Lassiter Media Center): Open Forum for parent questions
February 16: Registration materials due to Mabry Homeroom Teacher
Please email Mrs. Haag (sarah.haag@cobbk12.org) with questions.
Sarah Haag
Counselor
Mabry Middle School
sarah.haag@cobbk12.orgthe Indian Removal Act should NOT be signed or that it SHOULD be signed into law. Read pages 148 - 149 in textbook and handout. Include meaningful information and supportive facts in your speech.
DEBATE will take place on Tuesday in class.
Special Note about Lassiter Registration process
Posted by Stephens at 12:54 PM
January 26, 2007
SKILLS: Identify motives and analyze events that led to removal of Indians in Georgia. Describe and analyze the impact of encounters between the Cherokee and Europeans.
ASSESSMENT: Oral discussion questions, written visual organizer chart
HOMEWORK: Read handout packet: Encounters between Cherokee and Europeans and answer questions. Draw or create a political cartoon showing the viewpoint of the Creek/Cherokk or European. Possible ideas for themes: Trade between groups, changes in life after trade, encroachment of whites on Indian lands, treaties being made or broken. REMEMBER: A political cartoon makes a statement about something using symbols, irony, and exaggeration.
It should NOT be just a drawing of some even show in a realistic manner. The cartoon should be drawn or created with computer graphics on UNLINED paper (not notebook paper). DUE MONDAY!
Posted by Stephens at 04:32 PM
January 23, 2007
First, I want to apologize and explain why my blog has not been posted for the last several days. I DID try to publish several, but we recently received new laptops, and many programs were not working properly on my new computer. I think we have adjusted the problem after a "HELP" session yesterday. Hopefully, this will post today!
SKILLS: To identify the 5 Georgia state capital cities and explain why the capital moved. To describe why Georgia's boundary changed. To explain how land was distributed in Georgia after the Revolutionary War.
ASSESSMENT: Study Guide Questions and Chapter 9 Multiple-Choice Test
HOMEWORK: If students took the test today, there is NO HOMEWORK. 2nd period students should study for the test! Study the typed notes on Ch. 9 and the Study Guide questions.
EXTRA CREDIT Homework for all classes: Watch the Presidential State of the Union Address tonight and write in ink or type approximately 4 paragraph summary of his main points. Your last paragraph should be your opinion of his speech. Do you agree with what he said? WHY? Was it a strong speech?
Points will be added to the last quiz grade or where needed.
NOTE: All Band students who will miss the next 2 classes were given their assignments today. They should be prepared with work completed on Friday.
Have a safe and fun trip!!
Posted by Stephens at 03:31 PM
First, I want to apologize and explain why my blog has not been posted for the last several days. I DID try to publish several, but we recently received new laptops, and many programs were not working properly on my new computer. I think we have adjusted the problem after a "HELP" session yesterday. Hopefully, this will post today!
SKILLS: To identify the 5 Georgia state capital cities and explain why the capital moved. To describe why Georgia's boundary changed. To explain how land was distributed in Georgia after the Revolutionary War.
ASSESSMENT: Study Guide Questions and Chapter 9 Multiple-Choice Test
HOMEWORK: If students took the test today, there is NO HOMEWORK. 2nd period students should study for the test! Study the typed notes on Ch. 9 and the Study Guide questions.
EXTRA CREDIT Homework for all classes: Watch the Presidential State of the Union Address tonight and write in ink or type approximately 4 paragraph summary of his main points. Your last paragraph should be your opinion of his speech. Do you agree with what he said? WHY? Was it a strong speech?
Points will be added to the last quiz grade or where needed.
NOTE: All Band students who will miss the next 2 classes were given their assignments today. They should be prepared with work completed on Friday.
Have a safe and fun trip!!
Posted by Stephens at 03:31 PM
January 18, 2007
SKILLS: To compare and contrast the GA Constitution and the US Constitution; to describe the 3 branches of GA govt.; to analyze changes in Georgia's Constitution
ASSESSMENT: QUIZ OVER CH 25 - Short answers and fill-in-blanks
HOMEWORK: Read pages 382 - 387 in textbook (Ch 26) and be prepared to discuss answers to oral questions on Friday.
Posted by Stephens at 04:53 PM
January 16, 2007
SKILLS: To compare/contrast the Georgia Constitution and the US Constitution (SS 8.5.10) To analyze the 3 branches of state government and the role of each.
ASSESSMENT: Jigsaw Activity Notes- Students read Ch. 25 material and take notes, teach group members the main ideas.
HOMEWORK: Read and study pages 374 -380 in textbook. Take notes over main ideas. Study for QUIZ on Thursday. (Questions are listed below)
1. What does the Constitution guarantee the national govt. will do for the states?
2. How is the Constitution amended? What is required?
3. Until the _____________, the state played a bigger role in everyday life of the people than the federal government.
4. Which Amendment made the national government the protector of personal rights against a state?
5. Another event which shifted more power from states to the federal government was the ___________ which occurred in 1929.
6. Describe at least 3 ways the federal government assisted people.
7. Which national programs created new regulations the states had to follow?
8. Which movement in th 1950's-60's caused another shift in power?
9. Which Supreme Court ruling meant the federal government would force states to comply and did not allow schools to be segregated?
10. What date did GA ratify the Constitution?
11. Describe how the 1777 GA constitution was different than the 1789 Constitution.
12. How many total state constitutions has GA created?
13. Which is longer - the U.S. Constitution or the GA State Constitution?
14. What are major differences between Georgia's constitution and the US Constitution?
15. Name 3 types of Local government.
16. Where does the local government get its power?
17. When there is a conflict, which government wins? What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
18. Name at least 3 Commissions that are under the GA Executive branch.
19. Which branch of GA government is the largest?
20. How long do House of Rep. in GA General Assembly serve? How long do GA State Senators in General Assembly serve?
NOTE: Print this and bring to class to prove you looked at blog - (or bring note from parent) Answer this question on QUIZ for Bonus Points -
What was the first public housing project in America? See Photo caption in Ch. 25 for answer!!
Posted by Stephens at 11:18 AM
January 09, 2007
Skills:Examine the role of state and local governments under the American system of federalism; demonstrate an understanding of the concept "citizenship" and recognize that there are multiple levels of citizenship.
ASSESSMENT: Oral discussion questions over Chapter 24.
HOMEWORK: Complete the Road to Ratification worksheet and READ Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists worksheet. Read BOTH sides of the worksheet and write three convincing arguments for one side (of your choice). We will debate this in class, so be prepared!!
Posted by Stephens at 04:34 PM
January 08, 2007
SKILLS: Compare and contrast the Georgia Constitution and U.S. Constitution
ASSESSMENT: Constitution Concentration Game (Students survey Constitution to find answers to questions)
HOMEWORK: Read pages 362 - 366 (Chapter 24) Take notes and STUDY main ideas!
Posted by Stephens at 12:56 PM
