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-- Describe the background of the writing of the Constitution -- Create a metaphor for the three branches/separation of powers Activities: -- In groups of 3, complete worksheet using alphabet/number code -- In same group of 3, determine a visual representation for the separation of powers (something that has 3 separate parts, but all work together for something better as a whole). Begin to create visual. Independent Learning: -- None Notes/Handouts/Material covered in class: -- Ask me for the "Constitutional Convention Number Code" handout.
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-- Describe the components and workings of the Judicial Branch Activities: -- Finish reading "Judicial Branch in a Flash" -- As a class, work on p. 9, section A of packet (omit #8 and #9). Use "Judicial Branch in a Flash" handout as necessary. -- With a partner, complete crossword puzzle on p. 10 of packet. Use "Judicial Branch in a Flash" handout as necessary. Independent Learning: -- None Notes/Handouts/Material covered in class: -- Nothing new Objective(s):
-- Describe the workings of the Executive Branch (departments and agencies) -- Describe the components of the Judicial Branch Activities: -- Finish reading and highlighting information on the Executive Branch departments and agencies -- Receive the handout "Judicial Branch in a Flash" -- Begin reading and highlighting handout Independent Learning: -- None Notes/Handouts/Material covered in class: -- Ask me for a copy of "Judicial Branch in a Flash" Objectives:
-- Describe some of the Cabinet positions and their responsibilities Activities: -- Finish 9-11 presentations -- Go over the meaning of the Preamble -- Go over Gov;t quiz #1 -- Go over the Cabinet page (p. 7) in packet -- Read handout on the cabinet and executive agencies Independent Learning: -- None Notes/Handouts/Material covered in class; -- Get "A Very Big Branch" handout from me Objective(s);
-- Explain what happened on 9-11 Activities: -- Complete powerpoint/skit presentations on 9-11 -- View powerpoint/skit presentations on 9-11 Independent Learning: -- Complete "Cabinet" page in packet (p. 7) Notes/Handouts/Material covered in class: -- None Objective(s):
-- Join google classroom -- Access online textbook -- Synthesize a lesson on 9-11 for middle-schoolers Activities: -- Join google classroom -- Get access to online textbook -- In small group, create a middle school appropriate lesson on 9-11 (ppt or skits) -- Begin lesson presentations Independent Learning: -- Students who earned less than a 2 on gov't quiz #1 are required to make corrections on the quiz and resubmit it (use notes, use a different color for new answers, don't erase old answers) . Students who earned a 2 are strongly recommended to make corrections. Corrected quizzes can receive a score of up to 2.5. -- Weekly Weekend Work -- Check VUE -- do any missing work -- organize backpack -- restock supplies Notes/Handouts/Material covered in class: -- None Objective(s):
-- Describe the executive branch Activities: -- Finish going over p, 6 of packet on how Congress works -- Watch America Rocks' Three Ring Government -- As a class, brainstorm all the US presidents we can think of -- Review Article 2 of Constitution, Executive Branch -- Begin filling in Cabinet departments on p, 7 in packet Independent Learning: -- None Notes/Handouts/Material covered in class: -- None Objective(s):
-- Describe the basic protections in the Bill of Rights -- Explain how the legislative branch work Activities: -- Continue filling out structure of US Constitution sheet on the Bill of Rights (see below) -- Briefly discuss what some of these mean -- With a partner, continue filling out p. 5 & p. 6 in the government packet, using the U.S. Constitution and the "Congress in a FLASH" handout -- Go over answers in class Independent Learning: -- None Notes/Handouts/Material covered in class: -- Add to US Constitution structure sheet: Amendment 4: Searches Amendment 5: Criminal proceedings (have to be officially charged with a crime based on evidence, don'r have to testify against yourself-- "pleading the 5th", due process, can't be tried twice for the same crime, no taking property with compensation) Amendment 6: Criminal proceedings in a trial (speedy trial, public trial, right to confront witnesses, right to subpoena testimony, right to an attorney) Amendment 7: Civil trials Amendment 8: Cruel and unusual punishment Amendment 9: Promise of other rights not listed Amendment 10: Other rights are given to states or to the people Objective(s):
-- Demonstrate knowledge of basic U.S. Constitution and elections Activities: -- Take Government quiz #1 -- Continue filling out structure of US Constitution sheet (see below) -- Briefly discuss what some of these mean Independent Learning: -- None Notes/Handouts/Material covered in class: -- Add to US Constitution structure sheet: Amendment 1a-- religion 1b-- speech 1c-- press 1d-- assemble 1e-- petition Amendment 2-- right to bear arms Amendment 3-- quartering of soldiers |
AuthorCarol Schaedler has been with CFSD for 30 years. She loves teaching the kids in the middle. Archives
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