Monday, January 23, 2012

Constitutional Studies

Jan 24 - Introductory Info - Read Lesson 1 We the People: What would life be like in a "state of nature"? pp.2-4 -Lecture on Lesson 1 - Answer questions pp.4 - Term notebook p.2.  State of the Union Worksheets.

Jan 25 - Watch state of the Union and discuss. Take notes.

Jan 26 - Watch State of the Union and Take notes. Turn in Worksheet on Monday.

Jan 27 - Correct Questions p.4 We the People. United States Gov't chapter 2.1 Guided Reading - Roots of America.- Correct Questions - Assign: Read Lesson 2 We the People: Why have a government? pp.5-7. Lecture - Answer questions on p.7. Term notebook p.5.

Jan 30 - Discuss Lessons 1 and 2. Assign: Read Lesson 3 We the People: What is republican gov't? pp.8-11. Questions 1-5 p. 11. Term notebook p.8.

Jan 31 - Correct United States Gov't GR 2.1 - Discuss Chapter 2.1 - Correct Lesson 2 We the People questions p.7 - Discuss.

Feb 1 - Review Chapters 1-3 Powerpoints

Feb 2 - Correct Lesson 3 We the People: What is republican gov't? pp.8-11. Questions 1-5 p. 11. Lecture Lesson 3. Quiz United States Gov't chapter 2.1. Assign: Read Lesson 4 We the People: What is constitutional gov't? (pp.12-14). Questions 1-4 (p. 14). Term notebook p.12.

Feb 3 - Take Constitution Pretest. Correct Lesson 4 We the People: What is constitutional gov't? Questions 1-4 (p. 14). Lecture Lesson 4 - Assign: Read Lesson 5 We the People: How can a constitutional gov't be organized to prevent the abuse of power? (pp.15-16). Questions 1-4 (p. 16). Term notebook p.15

Feb 6 - Correct Lesson 5 We the People: Questions 1-4 (p. 16). Lecture Lesson 5. Review for Unit 1 Test.  

Feb 7 Unit I Test.  Assign: Read Lesson 6 We the People: What basic ideas of constitutional government were found in the government of England? (pp.18-22). Questions 1-4 (p. 22)

Feb 8 - Correct Lesson 6  questions. Lecture.  

Feb 9 - Correct Tests. United States Gov't chapter 2.2 Guided Reading - American Colonies Unite
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Feb 10 - Chapter 2.2 Lecture and quiz. Assign: Read Lesson 7 We the People: What basic ideas of constitutional government were found in the colonial governments? (pp.23-26). Questions 1-3.

Feb 13 - Correct Lesson 7 We the People: Questions 1-3 (p. 26). Lecture Lesson 7. Assign: Read Lesson 8 We the People: Why did the colonies want to free themselves from Great Britain? (pp.27-30). Questions 1-5 (p. 30).

Feb 14 - Correct Lesson 8 We the People: Questions 1-5 (p. 30). Lecture Lesson 8. Assign: Read Lesson 9 We the People: What basic ideas of constitutional government were found in the Declaration of Independence? (pp.31-33). Questions 1-6 (p. 33).

Feb 15 - Correct Lesson 9 We the People: Questions 1-6 (p. 33). Lecture Lesson 9. Assign: Read Lesson 10 We the People: What basic ideas of constitutional government were included in the state constitutions? (pp.34-37). Questions 1-8 (p. 37).

Feb 16 - Testing and ASVAB Interpretation

Feb 17 - United States Gov't chapter 2.3 Guided Reading - Correct United States Gov't chapter 2.3 Guided Reading - lecture.

Feb 20 - President's day - no school

Feb 21 - United States Gov't chapter 2.3 quiz. Correct Lesson 10 We the People: Questions 1-8 (p. 37). Lecture Lesson 10. - The Articles of Confederation (pp 61-64) Lecture and quiz Assign: Read Lesson 11 We the People: Why did the framers want to change the Articles of Confederation? (pp.38-41). Questions 1-6 (p. 41).
Feb 22 - Correct Lesson 11 We the People: Questions 1-8 (p. 41). Lecture Lesson 11. Review for Unit II Test. Go to library to check out Constitution book.

Feb 23 - Unit II Test. Assign: Read Lesson 12 We the People: Who attended the Philadelphia Convention and what had they agreed to do? (pp.43-46). Questions 1-5 (p. 46). Term notebook due for Unit II.

Feb 24 - Correct Lesson 12 We the People: Questions 1-5 (p. 46). Lecture Lesson 12. Assign: Read Lesson 13 We the People: Why did the Framers use the Virginia Plan to create the new Constitution? (pp.47-49). Questions 1-4 (p. 49).

Feb 27 - Movie: A More Perfect Union.

Feb 28 - Movie: A More Perfect Union.

Feb 29 - Snow day


Mar 1 - Movie: A More Perfect Union.
  
Mar 2 - Finish Movie. Correct Lesson 13 We the People: Questions 1-4 (p. 49). Lecture Lesson 13. Assign: Read Lesson 14 We the People: How did the Framers develop the legislative branch and what powers did they give it? (pp.50-53). Questions 1-8 (p. 53).

Mar 5 - Correct Lesson 14 We the People: Questions 1-8 (p. 53). Lecture Lesson 14. Assign: Read Lesson 15 We the People: How did the Framers develop the executive and Judicial branches and what powers did they give these branches? (pp.54-57). Questions 1-6 (p. 57). United States Gov't chapter 2.4 Guided Reading

Mar 6 - Correct Lesson 15 We the People: Questions 1-6 (p. 57). Correct United States Gov't chapter 2.4 Guided Reading. Lecture Lesson 15. Assign: Read Lesson 16 We the People: What conflicting opinions did the Framers have about the completed Constitution? (pp.58-60). Questions 1-4 (p. 60).

Mar 7- Discussion on Power of Government?

Mar 8 - Take United States Gov't chapter 2.4 Quiz. Correct Lesson 16 We the People: Questions 1-4 (p. 60). Lecture Lesson 16. Assign: Read Lesson 17 We the People: What was the Federalist' position in the debate over ratification? (pp.61-63). Questions 1-8 (p. 64).

Mar 9 - Correct Lesson 17 We the People: Questions 1-8 (p. 64). Lecture Lesson 17. Assign: Read Lesson 18 We the People: What was the Ant-federalis' position in debate over ratification? (pp.65-67). Questions 1-5 (p. 67). Terms Unit 3

Mar 12 - Correct Lesson 18 We the People: Questions 1-5 (p. 67). Lecture Lesson 18.
Chapter 16-18 Quiz. Corrrect.

Mar 13 -.
Take United States Gov't chapter 2 Test. Prepare for Unit 3 Test.

Mar 14 - Take Unit 3 Test. Assign: Read Lesson 19 We the People: How was the Constitution used to organize the new government. (pp.69-73). Questions 1-4 (p. 73). Terms.

Mar 15 - Discussion day

Mar 16- Correct Lesson 19 We the People: Questions 1-4 (p. 73). Lecture. Assign: Read Lesson 20 We the People: What caused the rise of political parties? (pp.74-77). Questions 1-6 (p. 77). Terms.

Mar 19 - Correct Lesson 20 We the People: Questions 1-6 (p. 77). Lecture. Assign: Read Lesson 21 We the People: What is judicial review and why is it controversial? (pp.78-81). Questions 1-5 (p. 81). Terms.

Mar 20 - Correct Lesson 21 We the People: Questions 1-5 (p. 81). Marbury v Madison film. Lecture. Assign: Read Lesson 22 We the People: Why are there continuing controversies over the interpretation of the Constitution? (pp.82-84). Questions 1-2 (p. 84). Terms.

Mar 21 - Catch-up day. Work on AR Book. 
Lesson 22 We the People: Questions 1-2 (p. 84)

Mar 22 - Correct Lesson 22 We the People: Questions 1-2 (p. 84). Marbury v Madison film. Lecture. Assign: Read Lesson 23 We the People: How has power been delegated to the federal and state governments? (pp.85-88). Questions 1-7 (p. 88). Terms.

Mar 23 - Correct Lesson 23 We the People: Questions 1-7 (p. 88). McCulloch v Maryland film. Lecture. Assign: Terms for Unit 4. Review for Unit 4 Test. Work on AR Book Presentation.

Mar
26 - Correct Lesson 23 We the People: Questions 1-7 (p. 88). Review for Test.

Mar 27 - Review for test.  Discuss Constitutionality of Affordable Care Act.

Mar 28 - Study Hall - Music contests.

Mar 29 - Test Unit 4. Assign: Read Lesson 24 We the People: How does the Constitution promote equal protection of the laws? (pp.90-94). Questions 1-5 (p. 94). Terms.

Mar
30- Correct Lesson 24 We the People: Questions 1-5 (p. 94). Lecture. Assign: Lesson 25 We the People: How has the right to vote expanded since the adoption of the Constitution? (pp.95-99). Questions 1-5 (p. 99). Terms.

Apr 2 - Correct Lesson 25 We the People: Questions 1-5 (p. 99). Lecture. Assign: Lesson 26 We the People: What is due process of law? (pp.100-103). Questions 1-4 (p. 103). Terms.

Apr 3 - 
Correct Lesson 26 We the People: Questions 1-4 (p. 103). Lecture. Assign: Lesson 27 We the People: How does procedural due process protect your rights to life, liberty, and property? (pp.104-108). Questions 1-6 (p. 108). Terms.

Apr 4 - Correct Lesson 27 We the People: Questions 1-6 (p. 108). Lecture. Assign: Lesson 28 We the People: How has the right to freedom of religion been guaranteed? (pp.109-112). Questions 1-4 (p. 112). Terms.

Apr 5 - Work on your AR books. Read and fill in case brief.

Apr 10 - Correct Lesson 28 We the People: Questions 1-4 (p. 112). Lecture. Assign: Lesson 29 We the People: Why are there continuing controversies over religion and education? (pp.113-116). Questions 1-5 (p. 116). Terms.

Apr 11 - Correct Lesson 29 We the People: Questions 1-5 (p. 116). Lecture. Assign: Lesson 30 We the People: What is the importance of your right to freedom of expression? (pp.117-121). Questions 1-4 (p. 121). Terms.

Apr 12 - Work on AR Book

Apr 13 - Work on AR Book

Apr 16 - Correct Lesson 30 We the People: Questions 1-4 (p. 121). Lecture. Assign: Review for Unit 5. - Test Terms.

Apr 17 - Work on AR Book Presentation

Apr 18 -Go over sedition cases. Work on book presentation.

Apr 19 - Assign: Lesson 31 We the People: What should be the responsibilities of the citizen? (pp.123-127). Questions 1-5 (p. 127). Terms. Work on Case book presentation.

Apr 20 - Correct Lesson 31 We the People: Questions 1-5 (p. 127). Lecture. Assign: Lesson 30 We the People: What is the importance of your right to freedom of expression? (pp.117-121). Questions 1-4 (p. 121). Terms. Work on Case book presentation. Take AR Test on Book.

Apr 23 -
Correct Lesson 31 We the People: Questions 1-5 (p. 127). Lecture. Assign: Lesson 30 We the People: What is the importance of your right to freedom of expression? (pp.117-121). Questions 1-4 (p. 121). Terms. Work on Case book presentation. Take AR Test on Book.

Apr 24 - Review for Final Test



Apr 25 - Final Exam


Apr 26 - Correct Final - Work on AR Presentations



Apr 27 - Work on AR Presentations


Apr 30 - Work on AR Presentations

May 1 - Work on AR Presentations.

May 2 - Hand out new books. Lesson 1. Do 3 Critical Thinking Exercises. Questions on page 4.

May 3 - Lesson 2 and Lesson 3. Answer Questions on pp 7 and 11.

May 4 - Discuss and correct Chapter 2 & 3 Questions. 

May 7 - Read Chapter 12. Answer Questions on p. 55.

May 8 - Correct questions p. 55.  Discussion.  Read Chapter 13. questions.

May 9 - Presentation 

May 10 - Presentation

May 11 Presentation

May 14 - Presentation - Correct chapter 13. Read chapter 16. Do questions p. 77.

May 15 - Do critical thinking exercises in chapter 16. Correct Questions p. 77.

May 16 -  Chapter 17-18. Using the Lesson Questions

May 17 - Lesson 19-20. Using the Lesson Questions


 May 18 - Chapter 21. Using the Lesson Questions


 May 21 - chapter 22. Using the Lesson Questions


 May 22 - chapter 23. Using the Lesson Questions

May 23 - Chapter 24. Using the Lesson Questions

May 24 - Chapter 25.  Using the Lesson Questions.

May 25 - Chapter 26. Using the Lesson Questions

May 29 - Chapter 27. Using the Lesson Questions 
 









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