You may play the following Geography games when the teacher has checked your PowerPoint over the 3 Branches of our Government.
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Lesson Plans for January 2 – 6, 2012
Monday, January 2, 2012
Learning Target – (SS 08.1.1.1, 08.1.1.2, 08.1.1.3, 08.1.2.1, 08.1.2.2) Today we will learn about the different types of governments found in the world and compare it to the government of the United States.
Flashback – What was the Colombian Exchange? What was exchanged?
Exit Slip – Contrast the government of a democratic republic with that of a democracy in at least 4 sentences. Be sure to give specific country examples.
Activities -
- PowerPoint Notes over Types of Governments – Government Types
- Exit slip
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Learning Target – (SS 08.1.1.1, 08.1.1.2, 08.1.1.3, 08.1.2.1, 08.1.2.2) Today we will learn about the 3 Branches of our Federal Government.
Flashback – How did Chief Powhatan help the settlers at Jamestown?
Exit Slip – Contrast the government of a monarchy with that of a democracy in at least 4 sentences. Be sure to site specific country examples.
Activities
- Create PowerPoint Presentation – Instructions for PowerPoint presentation
- Exit slip
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Learning Target – (SS 08.1.1.1, 08.1.1.2, 08.1.1.3, 08.1.2.1, 08.1.2.2) Today we will learn about the 3 Branches of our Federal Government.
Flashback – Explain the difference between a Presido and a Mission.
Exit Slip – Explain using at least 3 sentences how the United States is a democracy but also a republic.
Activities
- Create PowerPoint Presentation – Instructions for PowerPoint presentation
- When finished, play geography games on website.
- Exit Slip
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Learning Target – (SS 08.1.1.1, 08.1.1.2, 08.1.1.3, 08.1.2.1, 08.1.2.2) Today we will learn about the 27 Amendments to the Constitution
Flashback – Describe the differences between the Southern colonies and New England Colonies in the late 1700′s.
Exit Slip – Of Amendments 11-27, which of these do you feel is the most important? Why. At least 4 sentences.
Activities
- Quiz over types of government & 3 branches of government
- PowerPoint notes over the 27th Amendments of the Constitution
- Exit slip
Friday, January 6, 2012
Learning Target – Today we will learn about the duties and responsibilities of citizens of the USA
Flashback – Why is James Madison known as the Father of our Constitution?
Exit Slip – Name 2 Responsibilities and 2 duties of a citizen of the USA
Activities
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Read in KCSS Book section on Duties and Responsibilities
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Answer questions at the end of that section and check in class as a classwork assignment
Dec
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Review for Midterm
Here is the Extra Credit – Take Home Review Questions – Chapters 1 – 7
Dec
11
Lesson Plans – December 12 – 16
Monday, December 12
Learning Target – (SS 08.1.1.1, 08.1.1.2, 08.1.1.3, 08.1.2.1, 08.1.2.2) – Today we will learn about the duties and responsibilities of citizens of the the United States.
Flashback – Why was the battle of Yorktown an important American victory in the American Revolution.
Critical Thinking Question – Why is it important for citizens of our country to stay informed what is going on in our government?
Activities
- Read and discuss sectarian 3 of civics chapter
- Check homework
- Civics test on Tuesday
Tuesday, December 13
Learning Target – (SS 08.1.1.1, 08.1.1.2, 08.1.1.3, 08.1.2.1, 08.1.2.2) Today we will test our knowledge of the Contitution and our responibilities as citizens.
Flashback – why did the first Americans cross the land bridge?
Critical Thinking Question – Explain the difference between a duty and a relationship.
Activities
- Take the civics test
- Review worksheets to be done in class (turn in before end of class)
Wednesday, December 14
Learning Target – (SS 08.1.1.1, 08.1.1.2, 08.1.1.3, 08.1.2.1, 08.1.2.2) Today we will review what we have learned since the beginning of the year.
Flashback – Why was the Virginia Colony founded?
Critical Thinking Question – Describe the difference on the differences between the founding of Jamestown and Plymouth colonies.
Activities
- Review for Midterm Exam
- Review by questions from each of chapters covered since the beginning of the year. ( Chapters 1 – 7 & Civics sectio
Thursday, December 15
Learning Target – Today we will test our knowledge of US History since the beginning of the school.
Flashback – Which of the amendments to the Constitution guarantees the rights of the accused?
Critical Thinking Question – Of the Bill of Rights, which do you think is the most important? Why?
Activities
- Midterm Exam – Timed exam (50 Questions includes map of 13 colonies )
Friday, December 16
Learning Target – Today we will study how the rest of the world celebrates the Christmas Holiday
Flashback – What is the study of ancient peoples called?
Critical Learning Question – One myth of the holiday season is of the 7 reindeer that pulls Santa’s sleigh. What are the names of those deer?
Activities
- History Channel – History of the Christmas Holidays
Dec
09
US History – December 9, 2011
Learning Target – (SS 08.1.1.1, 08.1.1.2, 08.1.1.3, 08.1.2.1, 08.1.2.2) Today we will continue to learn about the 3 branches of government.
Flashback – What are the 7 articles of the Contitution?
Critical Thinking Question – which of the 3 branches do you think is more important?
Activities
Watch 3 short films over the 3 branches
HW – section 3 Guided Reading – due Monday
Dec
07
Lost Homework Worksheets? See Below
Check out the link that says Civics. You will find all the worksheets that we are doing for this chapter there.
Mr. Hall
Dec
07
US History – December 7, 2011
Learning Target – (SS 08.1.1.1, 08.1.1.2, 08.1.1.3, 08.1.2.1, 08.1.2.2) Today we will learn about how the Constitution is a living document and how it can be changed through Amendments. We will learn about the first 10 Amendments (The Bill of Rights)
Flashback -
Critical Thinking Question – Which of the 1st 10 Amendments is the most important to you? Why?
Activities
- Check Homework
- PowerPoint Notes – Amendments – Bill of Rights
- Homework – Civics section 2 Guided Reading
Dec
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Dec
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US History – December 6, 2011
Learning Target – (SS 08.1.1.1, 08.1.1.2, 08.1.1.3, 08.1.2.1, 08.1.2.2) Today we will learn about the 6 Goals of the Constitution and 7 Major Principles of the Constitution.
Critical Thinking Question – Why do you think the framers of the Constitution put the 6 Goals of the Constitution in the preamble?
Activities
- Flashback Quiz
- PowerPoint
- Goals and Principals of the Constitution
- Homework – Section 1 Guided Reading
- Network errors so midterms go home Wednesday
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US History – December 5, 2011
Learning Target – (SS 1.2.1, SS 5.2.2, SS 5.2.3) Today we will review our knowledge about who was for and against the Constitution and why each side believed the way it did.
Critical Thinking Question – Why do you think the Constitution is the nation’s most important document?
Activities
- Review Chapter 7 Test
- Open Response – Chapter 7
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