Tuesday, November 1st
Today students finished answering the Guided Reading Questions on the Articles of Confederation using the We the People Books. If absent, please read pg. 502 in the textbook as an additional source of information. Students were also introduced to this unit's vocabulary words. From the list below, students were instructed to write the textbook definition, write the definition in your own words, and do one of the following: draw a visutal representation of the word, give an example of the word, or give a characteristic of the word.
Word List #6
- Articles of Confederation
- confederation - a form of political organization in which sovereign states combine for specific purposes, such as defense. The United States was a confederation from 1776 - 1789.
- federalism
- national government - the organization having central political authority in a nation.
- republic
- proportional representation
- electoral college
- federalist
- antifederalist
- ratify
Wednesday, November 2nd
Today students continued to work on unit vocabulary. Finish up for homework tonight.
The topics for this week's Ten-Minute Check will be the Articles of Confederation and this week's vocabulary - study.
Thursday, November 3
Our topic for class today was the Constitutional Convention of 1787. To build background on this topic, we read pages 502-509 in the textbook and reviewed this week's vocabulary words. Homework tonight is to study for tomorrow's Ten-Minute Check. Topics will include the Articles of Confederation and this week's vocabulary. Good luck:)
Friday, November 4
Today students took Ten-Minute Check #3 and worked to complete the Guided Reading Questions on the Constitutional Convention. Complete #1-8 for homework.
Monday, November 7
Today's topic was the structure and organization of the U.S. Constitution. After a preview of the document, students completed and discussed a Constitution Scavenger Hunt. For homework, complete the remaining section, #9-16 of the Constitutional Convention Guided Reading Questions.
Tuesday, November 8
Student Holiday - Have a nice day off:)
Wednesday, November 9th
Today students added to their Vocabulary Spiral Notebook - List #6 with the following important terms:
electorate, constitutionalism, separation of powers, and checks and balances - continue using the same strategy as before.
Students were also provided the Focus Points for the Foundations of Government Test which will be given next Thursday.
H.W. Study for Ten-Minute Check: Constitutional Convention of 1787, U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, and this week's vocabulary.
Thursday, November 10th
Hello everyone! Tomorrow we will have our Ten-Minute Check covering the following topics: Constitutional Convention of 1787 and this week's vocabulary (see Wednesday above if you were absent). Included in this check will be questions relating to the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights which were covered in these questions. One of the best ways to prepare will be to review your Constitutional Convention Guided Reading Questions and read over in your textbook information relating to these topics to build a stronger knowledge base. Good Luck:)
Friday, November 11th
Today we took a Ten-Minute Check and discussed the importance of Veteran's Day. Have a nice weekend:)
Monday, November 14th
Today students had a Study Guide Work Day. We have our Foundations of Government test this Thursday. Good Luck:)
Tuesday, November 15th
Today we discussed any questions students had on their Study Guides and worked to complete a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting Georgia's first two state constitutions. As promised...below find your test question - a direct result of your teacher petition.
What are the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution called?
H.W. Finish Study Guide and study for Thursday's test. *Remember to memorize the Preable to the U.S. Constitution and recite to me by Thursday morning to earn extra bonus points on your test.
Wednesday, November 16th
Today we clarified any questions from the Focus Points (Study Guide) and played a review game. Study for tomorrow's test for homework:)
Thursday, November 17th
Foundations of Government Test today - hope you did well:)
Friday, November 18th
Future Fright - What would life be like without a Bill of Rights? Come to class and find out. Have a great Thanksgiving Break.
THANKSGIVING BREAK
Monday, November 28th
Today we discussed various government expenditures and sources of government revenue. Homework tonight is to complete the Chapter 15 - Executive Branch of State Government Chart.
Tuesday, November 29th
Today we discussed Jimmy Carter and his contributions at the state and national level. Students started taking notes using a provided graphic organizer in preparation for creating a Biographical Poster on Jimmy Carter.
Wednesday, November 30th
Today we continued working on creating the Biographical Poster on Jimmy Carter. Poster will be collected on Monday. There will not be a Ten-Minute Check this Friday.
