Monday
Block - Chapter 3 Test; Started Chapter 4. Get papers from the Monday folder.
Skinny - Today in class we completed the bottom of binder page 156 AND took notes on presidential leadership. The test is Wednesday.
Thursday and Friday - No School due to weather.
Monday Block - Chapter 3 Test; Started Chapter 4. Get papers from the Monday folder. Skinny - Today in class we completed the bottom of binder page 156 AND took notes on presidential leadership. The test is Wednesday. BLOCK: Today in class we completed our study of Chapter 3. If you were absent, finish the 3.4 worksheet AND get the notes from a friend.
If you were absent, you also need to complete the following short writing assignment: Define democracy. How is the Constitution more democratic today than it was at the time of the founding? Provide a minimum of three specific examples. Homework: Study for the Chapter 3 Test. The test is on THURSDAY. SKINNY: Today in class we took notes on the EOP agencies and the growth of the bureaucracy. Be sure to get the notes from a friend. The test is on Friday. BLOCK:
Today in class we completed our study of the three branches. We also took notes on the Amendment process and discussed the amendment process. If you were absent, be sure to get the notes from a friend. HW: Complete the odd amendments on the 3.4 packet. SKINNY: Today in class we finished our study of the cabinet and took notes on the EOP. Test is tentatively scheduled for Friday. BLOCK CLASSES:
Today in class we watched a video clip about Marbury v. Madison, read Chapter 3, Section 2, and completed an individual assignment for Chapter 3, Section 2 (in Monday folder). The homework is to complete the individual assignment before the start of class tomorrow. The test should be late this week. SKINNY: Today in class we started our study of the cabinet departments. The assignment is in the Monday folder. The test should be late this week. BLOCK: Today in class we studied learning targets 7-10. If you were absent, be sure to get the discussion notes from a friend. Also - 1. Get the binder page 64 notes from a friend. 2. Read the "Marbury v. Madison" case study (in Friday folder) and answer the questions. Turn in when completed. 5/6 block also took notes on the Principles of the Constitution. SKINNY: If you were absent today you need to get the notes on the Roles of the President and the Cabinet from a friend. BLOCK CLASSES:
Today in class we completed a Constitution Scavenger Hunt and took notes on constitutional structure and principles. If you were absent, be sure to get the notes from a friend. SKINNY: Today in class we took notes on the expansion of presidential power. If you were absent, be sure to get the notes from a friend. The assignment is to identify the limits on presidential power. BLOCK CLASSES:
If you were absent you missed the Chapter 2 Test. You will need to make arrangements to make-up the test when you return to school. SKINNY: Today in class we finished identifying the powers of the president, as defined in Article II. There is no homework. The test should be next week. MONDAY - NO SCHOOL
TUESDAY - BLOCK On Tuesday we created a timeline to review for the Chapter 2 Test. We also reviewed learning targets. Test is WEDNESDAY. TUESDAY - SKINNY On Tuesday we completed the Presidential Succession assignment. Copies are in the Tuesday folder. You will also need to read Article II. Homework - Essay is due tomorrow. BLOCK:
Today in class we finished our study of the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists. If you were absent, be sure to get the notes from a friend. You will also need to complete the individual assignment, which is in the Friday folder. The Chapter 2 Test is WEDNESDAY! SKINNY: Today in class we reviewed the presidential qualifications assignment from last week AND worked on the essay. The essay due date has been moved to WEDNESDAY. BLOCK CLASSES:
Today in class we took notes on the Constitutional Convention. If you were absent, be sure to get the notes from a friend. In 5/6 block, we also finished the notes on the Articles of Confederation weakness chart. If you were absent, be sure to get these from a friend. We also started our study of the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists. We will complete this in class on Friday. There is no homework. The test is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday. SKINNY Today in class we discussed the advantages and disadvantages of the Electoral College Reform Plans. The following essay was assigned. It is due on Tuesday. Electoral College Essay Assignment
If yes, provide at least two reasons of support (evidence) explaining WHY it should be reformed AND explain HOW it should be reformed. Defend your answer, including a defense of your reform plan. If no, provide at least three reasons of support (evidence) that it should not be reformed. Defend your answer. |
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