October 30, 2015
Thursday, October 29, 2015. Computers 3/6. Do not turn them on.
Essential Question(s) for today:
What is the Bill of Rights?
Can I explain (how?) and evaluate (how?) the Bill of Rights as they pertain to me personally?
LA/SS: Correct iCivics Bill of Rights packet. Card matching activity B of R. Begin MyAccess essay on the B of R.
Homework DUE today: Purple packet – Bill of Rights.
Homework due tomorrow: None
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October 29, 2015
Wednesday, October 28, 2015. Computers 3/6. Do not turn them on. Advisory schedule today.
LIBRARY DAY: AM Core: 11:30, PM Core: 2:30.
Essential Question(s) for today:
What is the Bill of Rights?
Can I explain (how?) and evaluate (how?) the Bill of Rights as they pertain to me personally?
LA/SS: Teen Supreme Court decisions. iCivics Bill of Rights packet. Card matching activity B of R. Begin MyAccess essay on the B of R.
Homework DUE today: BRING YOUR LIBRARY BOOKS TO SCHOOL. WE WILL BE GOING TO THE LIBRARY.
Homework due tomorrow: Purple packet – Bill of Rights.
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October 28, 2015
Tuesday, October 27, 2015. Get computers, but do not turn them on.
Essential Question(s) for today:
What is the Bill of Rights?
Can I explain (how?) and evaluate (how?) the Bill of Rights as they pertain to me personally?
LA/SS: District 13 writing activity in pairs. Conventions and content will be scored. iCivics B of R activity sheets. Teen Supreme Court decisions.
Homework DUE today: None.
Homework due tomorrow: BRING YOUR LIBRARY BOOKS TO SCHOOL. WE WILL BE GOING TO THE LIBRARY.
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October 27, 2015
Monday, October 26, 2015. No computers until 3/6. Advisory schedule today!
Essential Question(s) for today:
What is the Bill of Rights?
Can I explain (how?) and evaluate (how?) the Bill of Rights as they pertain to me personally?
LA/SS: Fact/opinion baseline assessment. Presentation Bill of Rights with notes. District 13 writing activity in pairs.
Homework DUE today: Read Read Read – We are going to the library next week.
Homework due tomorrow: None.
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October 26, 2015
Friday, October 23, 2015. It’s possible for selected individuals there may be computers. Advisory schedule today!
Essential Question(s) for today:
How did the election of 1828 turn out?
How can my behavior affect the success of the 1828 election simulation?
LA/SS: Role play: Election of 1828. If time, finish “Kid’s Coin” activity.
Homework DUE Monday: Read Read Read – We are going to the library next week.
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October 23, 2015
Thursday, October 22, 2015. No computers today unless we finish early. Then play “Executive Command” or another iCivics game relating to the Executive Branch.
Essential Question(s) for today:
What are the parts of of the Executive Branch?
What are the duties of the Executive Branch?
LA/SS: Senate and H of R present and vote on bills re: seating chart. Quiz: Executive Branch. Minting money iCivics lesson – Kids’ coin.
Homework DUE TODAY: You should have studied your notes and packets for a quiz on the Executive Branch.
HOMEWORK DUE TOMORROW: Read Read Read – We are going to the library next week.
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October 22, 2015
Wednesday, October 21, 2015. No computers today. Advisory schedule.
Essential Question(s) for today:
What are the parts of of the Executive Branch?
What are the duties of the Executive Branch?
LA/SS: Correct “A Very Big Branch”, President’s brain review activity. Minting money – Kids’ coin.
Homework DUE TODAY: You should have finished your “A Very Big Branch” packet.
HOMEWORK DUE TOMORROW: Study your notes and packets for a quiz on the Executive Branch.
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October 21, 2015
Tuesday, October 20, 2015. Get your computers, but do not turn them on.
Essential Question(s) for today:
What are the parts of of the Executive Branch?
What are the duties of the Executive Branch?
LA/SS: Take the survey: Republican or Democrat? (see this link on sidebar under “links”). Webquest: iCivics – “Being President” Correct “All in a Day’s Work” with a check in on what you learned yesterday.
Begin “A Very Big Branch”. If time, play “Executive Command” on iCivics.
Homework DUE TODAY: You should have finished your “All in a Day’s Work” packet.
HOMEWORK DUE TOMORROW: Finish your “A Very Big Branch” packet.
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October 20, 2015
Monday, October 19, 2015. No computers (unless you are working on the final wording of the bill). Advisory schedule today.
Essential Question(s) for today:
What are the parts of of the Executive Branch?
How does the Executive Branch function?
LA/SS: Presentation and notetaking on Executive Branch. “All in a Day’s Work”.
Homework DUE TODAY: None.
HOMEWORK DUE TOMORROW: None, read for 30 minutes.
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October 19, 2015
Thursday, October 15, 2015. Computers for those working on “Who Represents Me?” or those working on crafting bills including the Secretary and Clerk.
Business – Monty has opportunities for writing and art contests.
Essential Question(s) for today:
How do the House and Senate work together and separately to pass bills?
LA/SS: Quiz on how Congress works. Continue role play House and Senate. Pass your bills and present them to your counterparts. Role call voting.
If you are not on a committee, do iCivics webquest – Who Represents Me!
Homework DUE TODAY: You should have studied your notes for a quiz on how Congress works.
HOMEWORK DUE TOMORROW: None, because tomorrow is a grading day! Happy weekend and be sure to read at least 30 minutes/night.
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