Periods 5 & 7 - TEST on Friday, November 8th

What you need to know for the test tomorrow.

Review for Early Government Test on November 8th.

1. Name at least two responsibilities for the four departments of the cabinet, including the Defense, Justice, State and the Treasury Departments.

2. Describe George Washington's feelings on political parties in America

3. Name two beliefs of the Federalist Party and name one of its leaders.

4.  Name two beliefs of the Democratic-Republican Party and name one of its leaders.

5. Identify which region of America supported the Federalist Party and explain why.

6. Identify which region of America supported the Democratic-Republican Party and explain why.

Click here to download a copy of the study guide

All - Study Guide for Constitution Unit Test (after Fall Break)

The following handouts will help you (or your student) study and get ready for the Constitution Unit Test - assessed after Fall Break. (The Tuesday and Wednesday we come back)

They were all given out in class, graded and handed back to the student by Thursday, October 3rd.

Clicking on the title of the worksheet/handout will lead you to a downloadable link. 

We the People Chapter 11: Articles of Confederation - know the disadvantages of the Articles of Confederation

We the People Chapter 13: Small States vs Large States - know what "equal representation", "proportional representation" is, and study questions 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9.

We the People Chapter 14: Three-Fifths Compromise - know what "Three-Fifths clause" is, and study questions 4, 5 and 6

Federalists and Anti-Federalists (blue handout) - know what each group wanted and why

Constitutional Convention (green handout) - know what "bicameral" is and why it was important

Anatomy of the Constitution Reading Packet - know the structure, function and powers and identify the roles of the three branches of government, intentions of the Preamble of the Constitution

Bill of Rights Handout - know the rights that are granted by the Bill of Rights, know how it restricts the federal government

3 Branches of Government graphic organizer (filled out)- know the purpose and structure of the 3 branches

Checks and Balances (filled out) - know how the 3 branches check and balance each other and why it's important to have checks and balances.

If you have any questions, please email me and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Honors - Homework due Thursday, Oct 3rd.

Classwork:

Three Branches of Government graphic organizer - click here to download a copy
Checks and Balances of Government graphic organizer (filled out) - click here to download a copy

Essay Prompt for a five paragraph essay: (homework if not done in class)

Explain and describe the purpose and structure of the three branches of government. How do they check and balance each other? Why is it important to have checks and balances?

Homework:

Bill of Rights Poster/Brochure Assignment - click here for directions and rubric - due Thursday October 3rd.

All - The Bill of Rights (9/30/13)

We learned about the Bill of Rights. Here is copy of the reading and worksheets that accompanied the discussion. Click here to download and complete the worksheet if you were absent.

All Classes: HW - 3 Branches of Gov't due Mon Sept 30th

Create a 3 column chart of the 3 branches of government - Legislative, Executive & Judicial.

Use the reading, "Anatomy of the Constitution" to help you with the answers.
If you've lost your copy, click here for another reading packet. 

Each column should have the following:

• Name of branch
• Purpose
• Who is in that branch
• Responsibilities and Powers

Honors: Using a triangle as your graphic, explain how the three branches of government check and balance each other's powers. 

All Periods - Test Tomorrow! Friday, Sept 13th

You were given study guides today in class to help you study for the test we are having tomorrow in class.

If you lost your copy or didn't get one, CLICK HERE for a copy. 

The ones given in class were fill-in-the-blank but the one you can download from the link above has the answers to help you study. 

P.S. Periods 2, 4, & 6 - If you haven't already, click here for instructions for homework due tomorrow.(Fri 9.13)

Project - Road to Revolution - Cause and Effect Comic Book

Periods 5 & 7 have been introduced to the project on Tuesday, September 3rd. 

Periods 2, 4, & 6 have been introduced to the project on Wednesday, September 4th. 

Click here to download the directions and rubric for the assignment. 

The project will be due on Friday, September 6th. 

Please contact me if there is any questions. 

Students will have a chance to work on it in class on Thursday and parts of Friday.

Periods 2, 4, 6 - HW - Cause and Effect Worksheet

due Wednesday Sept 4

08/30/13 - 09/04/13 Cause and Effect Worksheet - link below to download What were the causes of the following events? What happened as a result? Sugar Act Stamp Act Townshend Act Boston Massacre Tea Act Intolerable Acts Lexington and Concord Click here to download the worksheet to fill out.

Protest Posters

Period 2, 4, 6 - HW 

Click here for instructions for the posters due Friday, August 30th.

If you don't have access to edline, click here for a link to the directions and rubric.

Contact me via the contact page if you have any questions.

Period 5, 7 - HW if not completed in class on Friday, August 30th

Click here for directions and rubric if it wasn't completed in class.