Tuesday 9/30 & Wednesday 10/1 2008

Starter Chart P. 93
List all the powers reserved to the States of the United States
Discuss Ch 4 Sec 1
Economic Crisis
Read the Paper - In-class Discussion
Ch 3 & 4 Test Monday 10/6 OR Tues 10/7

Thursday 9/25 & Monday 9/29 2008

Starter Chart P. 93
List all the National Powers of the United States Government
Current Event Due/Discuss
John Adams: Don't Tread on Me
No Assignment

Tuesday 9/23 and Wednesday 9/24 2008

Starter P. 76
1. When did the Bill of Rights go into effect?
2. Which amendment was ratified most quickly?
3. Which amendment took the longest to be ratified?
Discuss Ch 3 Sec 3
Read ALL CH 4
Do ALL Political Dictionary
Finish Video: A More Perfect Union
Current Event Next Time
Thurs 9/25 or Mon 9/29

Friday 9/19 & Monday 9/22 2008

Starter Chart P. 68
1. What 'checks' does the Judicial Branch have against the Executive Branch?
2. What 'check' does the Jucial Branck have againts the Legislative Branch?
Discuss Ch 3 Sec 2
Video: A More Perfect Union
60 Minutes/Quiz

Wednesday 9/17 & Thursday 9/18 2008

Starter P. 65
1. What is Article IV about?
2. What is Article V about?
3. What is Article VI about?
4. What is Article VII about?
Discuss Current Events
Current Events Due
Discuss Ch 3 Sec 1
Video: A More Perfect Union
30-45 Minutes/Quiz

Monday 9/15 & Tuesday 9/16 2008

Starter P. 65
1. What is Article I about?
2. What is Article II about?
3. What is Article III about?
Read Ch 3
Do All Political Dictionary Terms
More Video: John Adams- Independence
Current Event Next Time

Thursday 9/11 and Friday 9/12 2008

Starter:
Reflect ~9/11/2001~
Where were you when you heard about the attacks?
Describe your thoughts and feelings.
Starters Due
Pass Back All Papers
Chapter 1 & 2 Test
No Assignment

Tuesday 9/9 & Wednesday 9/10 2008

Starter P. 45
1. How many votes did each state get?
2. Describe the national court system.
3. How many votes required to pass a law?
Discuss Ch 2 Sec 3 & 4
All Ch 2 Political Dictionary Terms Due
Video: John Adams- Independence (No Assignment)
Ch 1 & 2 Test 9/11 (2nd & 3rd) 9/12 (8th)

Friday 9/5 & Monday 9/8 2008

Starter P. 39
1. List the four common characteristics shared by the early state constitutions.
2. What is popular sovereignty?
Discuss Ch 2 Sec 1 & 2
Declaration of Independence Video & Study Guide
Ch 1 & 2 Test Thursday 9/11 & Friday 9/12

Wednesday 9/3 & Thursday 9/4 2008

Starter P. 29
1. When was the Magna Carta Signed?
2. When was the English Bill of Rights signed?
3. Why is the chart called "Foundations of American Values" if it about English history?
Read Ch 2
Do Political Dictionary