Objective:
Warm-up:
1. What do the letters in the small shields represent?
2. How does this picture represent the way the United States government is organized?
Objective:SWBAT discuss McCulloch v. Maryland, as well as analyze its impact on federalism. Warm-up:The Latin motto E pluribus Unum is located on the Great Seal on a scroll in the beak of an American eagle. It means "Out of many, one." 1. What do the letters in the small shields represent? 2. How does this picture represent the way the United States government is organized? Homework:Read Wilson 65-71, Answer Questions 12-15, Define/Contextualize: second-order devolution, third-order devolution
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Current Events:Objective:SWBAT discuss McCulloch v. Maryland, as well as analyze its impact on federalism. Warm-up:Identify the focus, symbols, details, context, and audience. What is the main idea? Homework:Read Wilson p. 59-65
Answer Questions 7-11 Define/Contextualize through mandates Objective:SWBAT analyze Marbury v. Madison and describe principles of government reinforced by the decision. Warm-up:Scenario - The Congress passes a law that says all citizens who were not born in this country must return to their country of birth within one month. The president signs the law and says he will have the armed forces help to enforce compliance.
Homework:Read Wilson p. 55-59 (to Federal-State Relations)
Answer Questions 4-6 Define/Contextualize through federal system Objective:SWBAT create a presentation which demonstrates a connection between a contemporary issue and federalism. Warm-up:Create a chart which identifies what you KNOW about your topic, what you still WANT to know, and what you have LEARNED. Homework:Read Wilson p. 49-54
Answer Questions 1-3 Define/Contextualize: devolution, block grants, sovereignty, unitary system, confederation, federal system Continue working on your Federalism Project. All presentations must be shared with me before midnight on Friday, October 6. Objective:SWBAT demonstrate an understanding of terms and concepts related to the Constitution. Warm-up:Go to Quizlet.live, enter the code, and register your first name with last initial when prompted. If you do not have a device, please let me know immediately. Classwork:Place your "posters" on the appropriate backboard. Take any notes you are missing in the space provided on the chart on the back of your Constitution Principle sheet. Upon notification begin a timed Gallery Walk in a clockwise direction until all four spaces are filled with appropriate and relevant information. Using your notes, join the Constitution Quiz by following the link to Quizizz. Remember to use caution when scrolling through the questions and answers - only pull up on the question so it doesn't misinterpret your touch as an answer. Folder Check:Organize the "To Be Graded" side of your folder according to the order written on the board and place it in the appropriate bin on the counter by the windows. Vocabulary Quiz:Clear your table of everything. Put your phone away - I should not be able to see or hear it until everyone is finished. Write your name on the BLUE side of the Scantron and indicate if you have Test A or B when you get a copy of the test. You CAN write on the test. When you are finished, place the Scantron in the appropriate bin on the counter adjacent to the door and place the tests in the middle. Have A Wonderful Weekend:)Objective:SWBAT work cooperatively to research and teach one Constitution principle to the other members of class. Warm-up:Identify the focus, symbols, details, context, audience, and main idea. Which Constitutional Principle do you associate with each of the cartoons? Constitution Resources:Homework:Write Current Event
Study Chapter 2 Vocabulary, as well as Structure and Principles of the Constitution using 2 Quizlet methods, then test yourself. If either score is less than 70% repeat the process. Objective:SWBAT explain the structure, function, and powers of the U.S. government as established in the Constitution. Constitution Study Guides:Homework:Read Wilson pages 37-45
Answer Questions 16-21 Objective:SWBAT identify the powers of Congress under the Articles of Confederation, and explain why those powers were insufficient to ensure the prosperity and security of the United States. Warm-up:Read the assigned document in the file below and answer the following questions:
Homework:Read Wilson p. 25-37 (to Motives)
Answer Questions 5-15 Define/Contextualize: Great Compromise, republic, judicial review, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, faction, Federalists, Antifederalists, Federalist papers, coalition, writ of habeas corpus, bill of attainder, ex post facto law, bill of rights, amendments, line-item veto Current Event:Objective:
SWBAT research a contemporary issue and explain its relationship to federalism.
Warm-up:
After reading the current event, use context clues to explain Federalism. Based on prior knowledge from US History, as well as your own experience and the above referenced article, differentiate between the Federal government, the Federalists, and Federalism.
Homework:
Read Wilson p. 17-25 (to the Challenge)
Answer Questions 1-4 Define/Contextualize Vocabulary through Shay's Rebellion Federalism Project:
Continue working on your Research. Find Resources on the Media Pathfinder page.
Federalism Sample:Objective:SWBAT demonstrate an understanding of terms and concepts associated with the Study of American Government. Warm-up:Go to Quizlet.live, enter the code, and register your first name with last initial when prompted. If you do not have a device, please let me know immediately. Folder Check:Organize the "To Be Graded" side of your folder according to the order written on the board and place it in the appropriate bin on the counter by the windows. Have a wonderful weekend:) |
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