Learning Goal -Today we will learn about the troubles the country had during the Washington administration. Bell Ringer – What is a precedent? Can you give some that Washington began? Activites – 1. PowerPoint Lesson – Sections 2-3 2. Homework – Guided Reading sections 2-3 3. Quizes Wednesday over sections 2-3 4. Test on Thursday …

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Learning Goal – Today we will learn about George Washington as the 1st President of the United States. Bell Ringer – What is the President’s cabinet? Who are some members of today’s Cabinet? Activities 1. PowerPoint Notes over Chapter 8 – Section 1 2. Quiz over Section 1 3. Homework – Chapter 8 Section 1 …

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Learning Goal – Today we will review what we have learned about the US Constitution. Bell Ringer – Activities – 1. Take Constitution Test 2. Do Open Response over Duties and Responsibilities 3. Read section 1 of Chapter 8 in our US History Book

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Learning Goal – Today we will learn more about the Bill of Rights. Bell Ringer – Which of the 1st 10 amendments to the Constitution do you think is the most important?  Why? Activities 1. Check 2 worksheets 2. Read History Alive chapter 10 3. Homework – Guided Reading section 2

Learning Goal – Today we will learn about the rights we get from the Bill of Rights. Bell Ringer – What is the difference in a duty and a responsibility?  Give and example of each. Activities- 1. Turn in homework 2. Take quiz over section 3 3. Guided Reading Worksheets over section 1 and 3 …

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Learning Goal: Today we will learn about the duties and responsibilities of an American citizen. Bell Ringer: Name 2 powers that each of the 3 branches of our government has. Activities: 1. Turn in homework 2. Quiz over section 2 3. Read section 3 over duties and responsibilities 4. Homework – #1-6 of section 3

Learning Goal – Today we will review the powers of the 3 branches of our government.  We will also learn how a bill becomes a law. Bell Ringer – Which of the 3 branches do you think is the most important?  Why? Activities – 1. Review the 3 branches of Government 2. Learn how a …

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