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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October 15, 2015
Wednesday, October 14, 2015. No computers. Some committee members and maybe the Secretary and the Clerk, but later… Advisory schedule.
Essential Question(s) for today:
How do the House and Senate work together and separately to pass bills?
LA/SS: Continue role play House and Senate. Brainstorm bills. If finished, narrow your choices by voting and elect a committee to craft them into reasonable bills to present to your counterparts.
If you are not on a committee, If time do iCivics webquest – Who Represents Me! Study your notes for a quiz on how a bill becomes a law tomorrow!
Homework DUE TODAY: None.
HOMEWORK DUE TOMORROW: You will have a multiple choice quiz on how a bill becomes a law. Study your notes tonight.
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October 14, 2015
Tuesday, October 13, 2015. Get computers. Do not turn them on.
Essential Question(s) for today:
How do the House and Senate work together and separately to pass bills?
LA: Peer editing on MyAccess with reflection on story. Last minute fix-ups.
SS: Begin role play House and Senate. Elect your leaders! Brainstorm bills. Elect a committee to craft them into reasonable bills to present to your counterparts.
If time do iCivics webquest – Who Represents Me!
Homework DUE TODAY: Finished story!
HOMEWORK DUE TOMORROW: None.
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October 13, 2015
Monday, October 12, 2015. Get computers. Do not turn them on.
Essential Question(s) for today:
How do the House and Senate work together and separately to pass bills?
SS: Begin role play House and Senate. Worksheets – How a Bill Becomes a Law and Legislative Branch roles. Elect your leaders!
If time do iCivics webquest – Who Represents Me!
LA: Story writing on MyAccess. Finish your story. Final day!
Homework DUE TODAY: None, but you have had a long weekend. You should use this time to read your new library books (or others that you have at home).
HOMEWORK DUE TOMORROW: If you need to finish the story at home, do so on MyAccess.
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October 12, 2015
Thursday, October 8, 2015. LIBRARY TODAY. Get computers 3, 4. Do not turn them on.
Essential Question(s) for today:
What are the differences between the House of Representatives and the Senate that impact voting? Why do we have a House and Senate rather than one House?
SS: Role play cell phone vote. Icivics webquest: Who Represents Me?
LA: Story writing on MyAccess.
Homework DUE TODAY: None
HOMEWORK DUE TOMORROW: None, but you have a long weekend. You should use this time to read your new library books (or others that you have at home).
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October 8, 2015
Wednesday, October 7, 2015. LIBRARY TODAY. Get computers 3, 4. Do not turn them on.
Essential Question(s) for today:
What are the differences between the House of Representatives and the Senate that impact voting? Why do we have a House and Senate rather than one House?
SS: Quiz on the Legislative Branch. Role play cell phone vote.
LA: Library and story writing on MyAccess.
Homework DUE TODAY: You should have studied YOUR PACKETS! Quiz today!
HOMEWORK DUE TOMORROW: None
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October 7, 2015
Tuesday, October 6, 2015. LIBRARY TOMORROW. BRING YOUR BOOKS BACK! Computers only for 3 and 6.
Essential Question(s) for today:
Can I explain the purpose and function of the Legislative Branch?
SS: Finish and correct blue worksheet and short sheet on Legislative Branch and why we have a house and senate. Notetaking on presentation – “How a Bill Becomes a Law”.
LA: Sign into MyAccess and continue story prompt.
Homework DUE TODAY: None
HOMEWORK DUE TOMORROW: THERE WILL BE A QUIZ ON THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH.- STUDY YOUR PACKETS and notes!
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October 6, 2015
Monday, October 5, 2015. Advisory Schedule today. LIBRARY WEDNESDAY. BRING YOUR BOOKS BACK! Get your computers, but do not turn them on.
Essential Question(s) for today:
Can I explain the purpose and function of the Legislative Branch?
SS: Correct first blue packet on Legislative Branch. Do activity sheets “Why do we have a house and senate anyway?” both long and short sheets.
LA: Sign into MyAccess and begin story prompt.
Homework DUE TODAY: Unfinished Legislative Branch reading and worksheets (blue packet).
HOMEWORK DUE TOMORROW: None, but THERE WILL BE A QUIZ ON THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH ON WEDNESDAY! STUDY YOUR PACKETS!
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October 5, 2015
Friday, October 2, 2015. Schedule for today: 8:55-9:33 Period 1,
9:37-10:15 Period 2, 10:19-10:57 Period 3, 11:01 Advisory check in for Riverwalk 11:05-11:45 lunch.
Essential Question(s) for today:
Can I successfully negotiate the Riverwalk?
LA/SS:Role playing the election of 1828.
Homework DUE TODAY: None, but you should have read for 30 minutes tonight.
HOMEWORK DUE TOMORROW: Unfinished Legislative Branch reading and worksheets (blue packet).
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October 2, 2015
Thursday, October 1, 2015. Get your computers, only if you need to finish your Legislative Branch vocabulary.
Essential Question(s) for today:
CAN I explain the legislative branch and how it works?
LA/SS: The Legislative Branch paired reading and worksheets.
Homework DUE TODAY: None, but you should have read for 30 minutes tonight.
HOMEWORK DUE TOMORROW: Unfinished Legislative Branch reading and worksheets (blue packet).
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