Thursday, February 26, 2009

Thursday 2/26 2009

Look at the table on P. 65
1. What is Article I about?
2. What is Article II about?
3. What is Article III about?
Read Chapter 3 ALL
Do All Political Dictionary
Discuss Current Events - Due

Monday, February 23, 2009

Tuesday 2/24 2009

No Starter
Finish Video: A More Perfect Union & Study Guide
Pass Back All Papers
Chapter 1 & 2 Test
Starter Due 8 Starters X 5 Pts. Each = 40 Points

Friday, February 20, 2009

Friday 2/20 2009

Starter:
"And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country." John F. Kennedy
"Heroism on command, senseless violence, and all the loathsome nonsense that goes by the name of patriotism - how passionately I hate them!" Albert Einstein
Respond to the quotes… 2-3 sentences
Ch 2 Political Dictionary Due
Continue Video: A More Perfect Union & Study Guide
Ch 1 & 2 Test Tuesday 2/24

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Wednesday 2/18 2009

Starter:
Do the “Political Cartoon” exercise, Page 61 in your textbook
Answer Questions 34 a & b and 35 a & b
Finish: John Adams
Study Guide Due
Discuss Ch 2 Sec 3, 4 & 5
Video: A More Perfect Union & Study Guide
All Ch 2 Political Dictionary Due Fri 2/20
Ch 1 & 2 Test Tuesday 2/24

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Friday 2/13 2009

No Starter
Current Events Due
Read Chapter 2 Section 5
Do Political Dictionary

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Wednesday 2/11 2009

Starter:
Chart P. 49 ~ Influential delegates at The Constitutional Convention
1. What occupation is most common among these selected framers of The Constitution?
2. What is second most common occupation?
3. Which two states delegations seem to represent the most key players?
John Adams- Independence w/ study guide
Do a Current Event for Friday 2/13

Monday, February 9, 2009

Monday 2/9 2009

Starter:
Look at the chart on P. 45
How many votes did each state get?
Describe the national courts system.
How many votes were required to pass a law?
Finish: John Adams- Unite or Die w/ study guide
Read in Class, The Declaration of Independence

Friday, February 6, 2009

Thursday 2/5 2009

Starter:
Look at the Chart on P. 39
List the four common features of the new state constitutions.
What is popular sovereignty?
Begin: John Adams- Unite or Die w/ study guide

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Tuesday 2/3 2009

Starter
Look at the Timeline on P. 29
When was the Magna Carta signed?
When was the English Bill of Rights signed?
Why are these considered “Foundations of American Rights”?
Discuss Ch 2 Sec 1 & 2
Read Ch 2 Sec 3 & 4
Do Political Dictionary

Friday 1/30 2009

No Assignments or Activities due to State Drill

Wednesday 1/28 2009

Starter:
What are the four characteristics of a ‘state’? See P. 6
Name four theories which attempt to explain the origins of government. See P. 7
Discuss Ch 1 Sec 2 & 3
Ch 1 Political Dictionary Due
Discuss Current Events - Due
Read Ch 2 Sec 1 & 2
Do Political Dictionary

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