If you were absent, you missed the Chapter 1 Test. Be sure to make arrangements to make-up the test. You will also want to get Chapter 2 Learning Targets from the Thursday folder.
Today in class we finished our study of Chapter 1. If you were absent, be sure to get the notes on the characteristics of democracy AND economic systems.
The homework is to study for tomorrow's test. Today in class we:
1. Finished the notes on Forms of Government. If you were absent, be sure to get the notes from a friend. 2. Reviewed LTs 11, 13, 14, and 15. Be sure you are comfortable with these learning targets before the first test. 3. Defined the terms on the bottom of binder page 17 4. Took notes on "Soil of Democracy". If you were absent, be sure to get the notes from a friend. 5. The homework is to:
Today in class we:
1. Took notes on the the essential features of a state AND the four theories on the origin of the state. 2. Reviewed the concepts of STATE, NATION, and NATION-STATE. 3. Took notes on forms of government. 4. Completed questions on Constitutions (1, 2, and 5). Homework: Complete the Chapter 1, Section 2 Worksheet (politics and global interdependence -- due tomorrow) Review the Core Democratic Values. Identify those that you are unable to define. Test is Thursday. Today in class we identified the four purposes of government and discussed the differences between the concepts of STATE, NATION, and NATION-STATE.
Homework: 1. Please have a three ring binder by Monday. 2. Chapter 1 Test is tentatively scheduled for THURSDAY. Today in class we:
1. Received information about study skills. 2. Answered questions about the reading from Tuesday night. If you were absent, get the questions (CERA) from the Thursday folder, complete, and turn in for a grade. 3. Discussed "What is government?", "What is civics?", and "Why should we study government?" 4. Took notes. If you were absent, get the notes from a friend. 5. Received the learning targets for Chapter 1. 5. The homework is to read Chapter 1, Section 1. Pay close attention to A) the differences between a "state", "nation", and a "nation-state" AND B) the four purposes of government. Also remember that your three ring binder is due on Monday. Today in class we:
1. Completed the pre-test. 2. Completed index cards. Please put the following information on your index card.
4. Received notebook guidelines Homework: Please have a three ring binder by Monday. Today in class we:
1. Reviewed the grading procedures and classroom expectations / Syllabus 2. Assigned partners The homework is to read the articles provided to you in class (see Tuesday folder in the classroom). You also need to have a three ring binder by Monday. |
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