Wednesday 10/28/09

Starter P. 128-129
1. When was the first ‘Era of the Democrats’?
2. When was the ‘Era of the Republicans’?
Name the four parties represented on the chart.
Current Event Due/Discuss
Read Ch 6 AND DO Political Dictionary

Monday 10/26/09

Starter P. 127
1. Who is credited with popularizing the animal symbols we use to identify the two main political parties?
2. What animal symbolizes the Democrats?
3. What animal symbolizes the Republicans?
Discuss Ch 5 Sec 3, 4 & 5 DUE 25/25
Read Ch 6 AND DO Political Dictionary
Current Event for Wednesday 10/28/09

Thursday 10/22/09

Starter:Chart P.124
1. Name the two major political parties in the United States.
2. Name three other important political organizations in the United
Current Events Due - Discuss
Discuss Ch 5 Sections 1 & 2
Sideshow Bob Runs for Mayor
-Politcal Parties
-Elections
-Media

Tuesday 10/20/09

No Starter
Pass Back All Papers
Ch 3 & 4 Test
Starters Due 4 X 5 Pts Each = 20/20
Read Ch 5
Do Political Dictionary
Current Event for Thursday 10/23

Friday 10/16/09

Starter Chart P.76
1. When did Bill of Rights (first 10 amendments) go into effect?
2. Which amendment was adopted in the shortest time?
3. Which amendment took the most time to ratify?
Current Events Due - Discuss
Ch 3 & 4 Test Tues 10/20

Wednesday 10/14/09

Starter: Look at the chart P. 68
1. What ‘check’ does the Judicial Branch have against the Legislative Branch?
2. What ‘check’ does the Judicial Branch have against the Executive Branch?
Discuss Ch 4 Sec 1-3 Due 20/20
"Much Apu About Nothing" (Inherent Powers, Citizenship)
Current Event Friday 10/16
Ch 3 & 4 Test Tues 10/20

Monday 10/12/09

Starter: Table on P. 65
1. What is Article I about?
2. What is Article II about?
3. What is Article III about?
Discuss Ch 3 Sec 2 & 3
Due 18/18
Consitutional Overview Video
1 Page o Notes
Video Quiz
Finish Ch 4
Current Events Fri 10/16

Thursday 10/8/09

New 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
Current Events Due - Discuss
Discuss Ch 3 Political Dictionary (Due next time)
Read Ch 4 Do Politcal Dictionary

Tuesday 10/6/09

No Starter
Pass Back All Papers
Ch 1 & 2 Test
Starters Due 9 Starters X 5 Points Each = 45/45 Points
Read Chapter 3 AND Do Political Dictionary
Current Event for Thursday 10/8