Starter:
Turn to Page 61 in your textbook
Do the “Political Cartoon” exercise
Answer Questions 34 a & b and 35 a & b
Current Event Due - Discuss
Discuss Ch 2 Sec 4 & 5 (27/27 Points)
Foundng Fathers: A Healthy Constitution
(No Assinment)

Monday 9/28/09

Starter:
"Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other." ~John Adams
"The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon." ~George Washington
Respond to the quotes… 2-3 sentences
Video: A More Perfect Union
& Video Study Guide
Do a Current Event for Wednesday 9/30

Wednesday 9/22/09

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?
Discuss Current Events - Due
Discuss Ch 2 Sec 3
Video: A More Perfect Union
& Video Study Guide

Monday 9/21/09

Look at the chart on P. 45
1. How many votes did each state get?
2. Describe the national courts system.
3. How many votes were required to pass a law?
Read: The Declaration of Independence
Video: The Declaration of Independence
& Video Study Guide

Thursday 9/17/09

Starter: Look at the Chart on P. 39
1. List the four common features of the new state constitutions.
2. What is popular sovereignty?
Discuss Ch 2 Sec 1 & 2
Discuss Current Events - Due
Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington
The Declaration of Independence & Video Study Guide

Tuesday 9/15/09

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”?
John Adams: Episode 2 ~ Independence
& Video Study Guide

Friday 9/11/09

Starter:
Reflect on 9/11 2001
Where were you when you heard about the attacks?
Were you able to watch or listen to media coverage that day?
In a few sentences, describe your thoughts and feelings that day.
Read Ch 2
Do Political Dictionary
Discuss Current Events- Due

Wednesday 9/9/09

Starter:
1. What are the four characteristics of a ‘state’? See P. 6
2. Name four theories which attempt to explain the origins of government. See P. 7
Discuss Ch 1 Political Dictionary
President Obama Speech

Friday 9/4/09

Guest Speaker
Current Events Assgnment: Writing Lab

Wednesday 9/2/09

No Starter
Ch 1 Politcial Dictionary Due
Video: John Adams~Join or Die
& Video Study Guide