BLOCK: If you were absent, read Chapter 7, Section 2. Also, get the notes from a friend. The test is Monday.
SKINNY: If you were absent, you missed the Chapter 4 Test. Please make arrangements to make-up the test.
BLOCK: If you were absent, read Chapter 7, Section 2. Also, get the notes from a friend. The test is Monday. SKINNY:
Today in class we discussed the Clean Air Act Case Study AND the pros/cons of federalism. We also reviewed for tomorrow's test. The homework is to study for tomorrow's test. BLOCK: If you were absent....
The test is tentatively scheduled for Monday. SKINNY:
Today in class we identified pros and cons of federalism AND then completed the following short writing assignment: What is the greatest ADVANTAGE of federalism? Why? What is the greatest DISADVANTAGE of federalism? Why? Explain. The homework is to read the Clean Air Act Case Study. The test is WEDNESDAY. BLOCK: Today in class we reviewed legislative oversight. In 7/8 block we took notes on iron triangles. In all blocks we took notes on the non-legislative powers of Congress AND how a bill becomes a law. If you were absent, be sure to get the notes from a friend. Part II of the Legislative Branch Test is tentatively scheduled for Monday. SKINNY:
Today in class we took notes. If you were absent, get them from a friend. We also worked to identify the pros and cons of federalism. The test will be Tuesday or Wednesday next week. BLOCK: If you were absent you missed Part I of the Legislative Branch Test. You also missed notes. Be sure to get them from a friend. SKINNY: Today in class we took notes on the admission of new states. If you were absent, get the notes from a friend. There is no homework. The Chapter 4 Test will be during the week of 11/28.
BLOCK: Today in class we identified the powers denied to Congress. We also reviewed for tomorrow's test and read/discussed an article about a Wisconsin court challenge regarding redistricting. The test is tomorrow. SKINNY:
Today in class we completed a states rights v. nationalist activity. Copies are in the Monday folder. Please complete and turn in for a grade. BLOCK: Today in class we completed binder page 160 #2 and 3 AND completed our study of the Enumerated Powers found in Article I. Part I of the Legislative Branch Test is Wednesday. SKINNY:
Today in class we discussed interstate relations and the difference between states rights and nationalists. We also watched a video about federalism. If you were absent, be sure to get the notes from a friend. There is no homework. BLOCK: Today in class we finished the notes on Congressional Leadership from yesterday. We also read and discussed Article I of the Constitution (see Friday folder for reading and for note paper). Homework: Article I notes need to be done through 1/2 of section 8 by Monday. Reminder: Legislative Branch Test Part I is Wednesday. (Part II will be after Thanksgiving.) SKINNY:
Today in class we worked with a partner to identify constitutional provisions of interstate relations AND key points of the states rights position v. the nationalists position. There is no homework. BLOCK: Today in class we: 1. Identified the purposes of Congressional Committees. 2. Completed questions 4, 5, 6 and 8 on the Chapter 5 worksheet (see Thursday folder). 3. Took notes on Congressional Leadership. If you were absent, get the notes from a friend. There is no homework. SKINNY:
Today in class we took notes on McCulloch v. Maryland, the Supremacy Clause, and the obligations of the state/national government. The homework is to read pages 106-107. BLOCK: Today in class we continued our study of the legislative branch. If you were absent, get the notes from a friend. You also missed a video clip about redistricting and gerrymandering. You can watch the clip here: Redistricting Video Clip Homework: Read page 136 AND 141-145, |
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