Question #1: | Question #2: In the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase "We the People"? A. The people express their will through political parties. B. The people express their will by directly creating laws. C. Government receives taxes from the people and exists to support them. D. Government receives its power from the people and exists to serve them. |
Task I: Preamble and Articles Review (Note Fill in Activity)
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Task II: Housekeeping
- Homework Check
- Announcement of Homework for the week
- Set up of Tracking Sheets for Constitution Scale
Day 2
Bell Work:
1.) Have your H.W. out if you did not hand it in yesterday.
2.) Set up your Tracking Sheet
1.) Have your H.W. out if you did not hand it in yesterday.
2.) Set up your Tracking Sheet
- Write 2 REALISTIC goals for yourself. (I.E. I will study my notes 10 minutes a night)
- Give yourself a beginning and end goal score.
- Fill in your level of understanding for each complete assignment and a reflection.
- These stay in your Tracking Folder
Task I. KWL Chart for Benchmarks Readings
- KWL's Help us graph what we Know, what we Want to know, and what we Learned
- You will review the Benchmark paragraphs with your partner and write down what you Know & Want to know for each item
- This should be completed in your Journals, label this Principles of the Constitution
- On Thursday, we will review what we have Learned and add it to our charts.
Task II. Review of Page 133 Charts.
Task III: Piccollage Mini-Project: Principles Set Forth in the Constitution With your shoulder partner, you will utilize all resources available to you and research the following terms (be sure it is in a civics contest and not just from googling it!) You will create a Piccollage demonstrating the following terms and submit it via Edmodo. Be sure you each submit it separately- everyone must turn in the assignment on Edmodo. When completed, add these terms and their meaning to the vocabulary section of your binder.
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You may also opt to draw these concepts.
I am seeking 5 key requirements for full credit:
I am seeking 5 key requirements for full credit:
- The vocabulary term is on the submission
- There is a picture or diagram that directly corresponds to the term
- You are able to verbally describe the term
- The words are added to your Vocabulary section
- You have submitted the work to Edmodo in the proper location (Everyone must submit their own even if you worked with someone else!)
Task IV:
In your journals, describe the difference between Limited Government, Checks & Balances, and Separation of Powers in a well written essay. Be thorough and provide examples. This is an individual activity :)
In your journals, describe the difference between Limited Government, Checks & Balances, and Separation of Powers in a well written essay. Be thorough and provide examples. This is an individual activity :)
Task V: You may work on Chapter 5, Lesson 3 & 4 When done :)