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Mrs. Eggenberger

Friday, December 18th 

12/18/2015

 
BLOCK:
Today in class we finished our study of Chapter 17.  If you were absent, complete the questions about voting influences and voting turnout (in your binder).  We also watched a video about how to vote in Michigan. 

There is no homework.  Enjoy your winter break!

SKINNY:
Today in class we continued working on our analysis of Article I.  The expressed powers and denied powers charts must be complete by Wednesday, January 6th. 

Have a great vacation!

Thursday, December 17th

12/17/2015

 
BLOCK:
Today in class we took notes on voting and voting behavior.  We also identified why people choose to vote and why they choose not to vote.  If you were absent, be sure to get the notes from a friend.

There is no homework.

SKINNY:
Today in class we analyzed Article I of the Constitution.  

The homework is to identify and define/describe 7 powers from Article I.

Wednesday, December 16th 

12/16/2015

 
BLOCK CLASSES
Today in class we completed the judicial branch test. We also watched a segment of the Republican debate and discussed it.

There is no homework.

SKINNY CLASS
Today in class we discussed the Chapter 5 Questions.  The homework is to finish reading Article I of the Constitution.

Monday, December 14th AND Tuesday, December 15th 

12/15/2015

 
BLOCK CLASSES:
MONDAY:  On Monday we completed a Supreme Court role play and reviewed for Wednesday's judicial branch test.  We also watched a video called "Why Vote?"  If you were absent, be sure to get the video notes from a friend. 

TUESDAY:
 On Tuesday we reviewed the judicial branch learning targets in preparation for tomorrow's test.  We also finished the video from yesterday.  The homework is to study for tomorrow's test. 

SKINNY CLASS:
MONDAY:  On Monday we completed notes on Congressional leadership.  If you were absent, be sure to get them from a friend.  We also started two assignments in class. 

TUESDAY:  On Tuesday we reviewed Congressional leadership.
THE HOMEWORK IS TO COMPLETE THE ASSIGNMENTS FROM YESTERDAY (Congressional committees AND #2, 4, 5, 6, and 8 on the Chapter 5 questions.

Friday, December 11th 

12/11/2015

 
BLOCK:  Today in class we analyzed a Supreme Court case.  If you were absent, choose a case from the Friday folder and answer the attached questions.  Also be sure to get the notes from a friend. 

Homework:  Judicial Branch test is Wednesday.

SKINNY:  Today in class we completed the legislative branch vocabulary quiz AND took notes on the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate.  If you were absent, be sure to get the notes from a friend.
There is no homework.


December 10th, 2015

12/10/2015

 
BLOCK CLASSES:
Today in class we finished our notes on the Supreme Court.  We also read an article "Does the Supreme Court Abuse Its Power"?  If you were absent, get the notes from a friend, read the article, and answer the cooperative learning questions about the article.  
The test will be next week, probably on Wednesday. 

SKINNY:
Today in class we corrected last night's homework and took notes on the responsibilities of a member of Congress.  If you were absent, be sure to get the notes from a friend. 
The homework is to study for tomorrow's legislative branch vocabulary quiz.

Wednesday, December 9

12/9/2015

 
BLOCK:
Today in class we took notes on the Supreme Court.  If you were absent, be sure to get the notes from a friend. 
There is no homework.

SKINNY:  Today in class we took notes on the differences between the House and the Senate.  If you were absent, get the notes from a friend.  
The homework is to (1) complete the redistricting and reapportionment worksheet and (2) study for Friday's vocabulary quiz.

Monday, December 7th AND Tuesday, December 8

12/8/2015

 
Monday, December 7 - No School due to weather

Tuesday, December 8
Today in class we watched and discussed President Obama's speech from Sunday evening.
Additionally.....
In 3/4 block we completed the Lower Federal Court Chart
8th period - Please remember that you have a vocabulary quiz on Thursday. 

Friday, December 4th 

12/4/2015

 
3/4 Block - No class (In-School play performance)

5/6 Block - Today in class we watched a video clip and identified the purposes of the lower federal courts. 

8th period - Today in class we took introductory notes on the legislative branch.  The homework is to learn the vocabulary words in preparation for a quiz on Thursday.

Thursday, December 3

12/3/2015

 
BLOCK:
Today in class we took introductory notes on the judicial branch.  If you were absent, get the notes from a friend. 

Homework:  Learn the judiciary vocabulary terms. 

SKINNY:
If you were absent today, you missed the chapter 4 test.  You will need to make arrangements to make-up the test when you return to school. 
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