Lesson Plans for Week 6/8/2020. Contact [email protected]
Hi All! Pleae watch 60 Minutes from Sunday 6/7/2020. Write your opinion on each topic and submit it to my email. Have a safe and great day!
Lesson Plans for Week 6/1/2020. Contact [email protected]
Monday through Friday: Watch the CBS show “60 Minutes” from Sunday 5/31/2020. Write your opinion on each topic for Monday through Wednesday. On Thursday and Friday watch PBSNewshour and pick a topic to write your opinion. Submit your work to me by Tuesday of next week. Have a safe and great day!
Lesson Plans for Week 5/26/2020 Contact [email protected]
Tuesday - Friday: Watch PBSNewshour each day this eek. Pick a topic(s) to write about in you log for each day. Submit your work to my email by next Monday, June 1st. Have a safe and great day,
Lesson Plans for Week 5/18/2020. Contact EWalivaara @wcskids.net
For Monday through Friday: Watch the three segments from 60 Minutes (episodes from 5/17/2020), one for each day. Write your opinion on what you have observed. On Thursday and Friday watch PBSNewshour, pick a topic to report on and share your opinion on that topic. Have a safe and great day!
Lesson plans for week 5/11/2020. Contact [email protected]
Thursday and Friday 5/14&15: Hi everyone! Watch PBSNewshour over the next two days. Pick a topic for each day and write your opinion on that topic. For example the topic on the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s reversal on the governor’s orders to stay at home - how do you feel about that decision and it’s possible impact on the citizens of Wisconsin. Please send me a copy of your work to my email weekly or biweekly. Have a safe and great day!
Wednesday 5/13: Hi! Please watch PBSNewshour. Write your opinion on Dr. Fauci’s concerns relayed to Congress. Have a safe and great day!
Tuesday 5/12: Please read the attached article from The Detroit Free Press http://freep.mi.newsmemory.com/?publink=20012c612. How should our government help out of work citizens? Please write your opinion in your log. Please have a safe and great day!
Monday 5/11: Please watch 60 Minutes from Sunday 5/10. Pick one of the three topics to write about in your log. What is your opinion on the topic? Pleas have a safe and great day!
Lesson Plans for Week 5/4/2020. Contact: [email protected]
Friday 5/8/2020: Hi everyone! Please watch PBSNewshour. Follow the story of Ahmaud Arbery. Why are some experts arguing that there are two justice systems in America? Please write your opinion in your log. Have a safe and great weekend!
Thursday 5/7/2020: Hi! Today I would like for you to research the topic of providing government supported Wifi for every household in America. Some countries provide their citizens with free WiFi. Is it time for the US to do the same? Please research this topic and write your opinion. Do you know someone who has no internet? If so, how do they manage not having access to the internet. Have a safe and great day!
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Wednesday 5/6/2020: Hi! Please read the attached article: http://freep.mi.newsmemory.com/?publink=4e16ab71e. What do you think about the ban on signs in the State Capitol but not guns? Is the confederate flag a sign? If so, why is that allowed in the Capitol but not other signs? Should guns be restricted in the Capitol? Why or why not? Please send me your responses to my email weekly or biweekly. Have a safe and great day!
Tuesday 5/5/2020: Hi! Please email a copy of your work to me weekly or every other week. Include your name and class hour. Please continue to watch PBSNewshour. The topic I wish for you to ponder is what should guide the states in going back to normal? What information should our elected leaders be using before lifting restrictions? As always, have a safe and great day!
Monday 5/4/2020: Hi everyone! I hope all of you are doing well. Please read the following article about the man who was fired from his job for posting his opinion on Facebook: http://freep.mi.newsmemory.com/?publink=0eb1f3e8e. Why did his free speech excuse not save him from his job? Please write your opinion in your log. Please continue to keep informed by viewing PBSNewshour. Feel free to send a copy of your log to my email on a weekly or biweekly basis. Stay safe!
LESSON PLANS FOR WEEK 4/27/2020. Contact: [email protected]
Friday and the 1st day of May: Hi! Reread the Preamble to the Constitution, then watch PBSNewshour “Hungry In America” from 4/30/20. Do you think our government has an obligation to rectify this topic? Please write your opinion in your log. Watch the news tonight - Joe Biden may be releasing an important statement in response to allegations made against him. Have a safe and great weekend!
Thursday 4/30: https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2020/04/whitmer-announces-plan-for-free-college-tuition-for-front-line-workers-battling-coronavirus.html. Please read the attached article about Gov. Whitmer’s plan to provide free college education for essential front line workers. What do you think of the plan? Please write your opinion in your log. Have a safe and great day on this last day of April 2020!
Wednesday 4/29/2020: Hi everyone! Thanks to those who have contacted me by email. Please send your work to me every other week By pdf, photo copy, etc. Include your full name and class hour. Today I want you to watch PBS Newshour. Yesterday’s news focused on some state’s reopening and what we can learn from New Zealand. What are your thoughts about these topics? Please write your observations in your log. Stay safe!
Tuesday 4/28/2020: Hi! Please email that you having been viewing my website. Today I would like you to watch PBS Newshour. What new information have you learned about what our government is doing for us (at the Federal and state level). Please write your response in your log. Take care and stay safe!
Monday 4/27: Hi. Please watch the 60 Minutes segment about GM and Ford working together on a US government mandate to build ventilators. How does a democratic government work with free private industries in mandating essential materials during a national emergency? Please write your findings in your log (paper, notebook, computer, etc). Feel free to email me with any questions. Take care!
Lesson plan for Tuesday 4/20/2020. Contact: EWalivaara @wcskids.net
Friday 4/24: Hi all! Please read the article from the Detroit free press on clean air. Do you think our government should mandate high standards for clean air, even at the risk of job loss? Please write your opinion in your log, notebook, computer or your choice of record. Please try to view online or by watching the news Gov Whitmer’s extension of stay at home with the lifting of some restrictions. Have a safe and great weekend!
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Thursday 4/23: Hi everyone! Please save your work on paper, notebook, computer, or anything that works best for you. I would like you to view PBS Newshour. Observe how our government is trying to work for us and how making decisions is not always clear or easy. Following up on Earth Day, what has been the unintended impact of stay at home on our environment? Please record your thoughts. Have a safe and great day!
Wednesday 4/22: Today is Earth Day! You have already discovered in 9th grade history how Rachel Carson’s book Silent Spring (which you can download for free) helped inspire the environmental movement, and resulted in Federal laws protecting our environment. The president has proposed easing environmental restrictions, allowing for more pollution into the environment. Research the president’s plan. List the arguments for and against his environmental proposals. Please write your findings in your log. Take care and stay safe!
Tuesday 4/21: Hi all! Today we will explore the powers of the presidency. Research the topic on the president’s plan to ban legal immigration into the United States. Why does the president want to do this? Who are opposed to his plan and why? Please record your findings in your log. Continue to watch PBS Newshour. Take care and stay safe!
Monday 4/20: Hi, I hope everyone is safe and doing well. Please watch PBS Newshour from 4/19. Follow or read about the protest against the stay at home that was held in Lansing last week. What were the protesters grievances? Please record your thoughts in your log regarding the protest. How is federalism involved with this issue? You will find a wealth of information and opinions on the protest on line. Take care all and stay safe!
Friday: Hi All! How was the Senators Town Hall Meeting? Today I would like you to view PBS Newshour. What do you think of the Presidents plan for reopening the economy? How will the states be involved in this process. Write your thoughts in your log, also record your "stay at home" events both big and small. Please stay safe and have a great weakend!
Thursday: Hi all! I hope all of you are doing your best to stay safe. Tonight’s assignment is to watch the town hall meeting with both of our US senators from Michigan. Please record your thoughts and feelings after viewing the meeting. The meeting starts tonight at 7pm, and it will be on most local tv stations. Include your opinion on how you think our government is performing in these very difficult times. I hope you will be able watch the town hall meeting with your family, and feel free to record their responses as well. Please stay safe!
Wednesday: Hi all. Please continue with your daily log and record things both big and small. One day you’ll be sharing these stories with your kids and grandchildren! Watch PBSNewshour. Write your opinion about the clash between the governors and the president regarding the restart for the economy. Review our Constitution - who do you think has the stronger case? Enjoy your day and stay safe!
Hi all. I hope you and your family are staying safe! Today I would like you to start a daily log on what you are experiencing and feeling during this pandemic. This is an historic event, and one that requires swift and and strong government action to help us navigate through these difficult times. I would like you to research the powers exerted by the governor and president during this pandemic. Have they responded appropriately? Please read and watch the news and get informed on the issues. Feel free to contact me at: EWalivaara @wcskids.net.
Stay safe!
Lesson Plans for Week 3/2/2020
Monday: Complete the quiz on chapter 4
Tuesday - Friday: Chapter 10, sections 1 - 3.
Lesson Plans for Week 2/24/2020
Monday: Read and discuss Ch. 4 Sect. 1 on Federalism. Completer handout.
Tuesday: Read Ch. 4 Sect. 2. Complete handout.
Wednesday: Read Ch. 4 Sect 3. Complete handout.
Thursday: Review Ch. 4 for the quiz on Friday.
Friday: Complete quiz on Chapter 4.
Lesson Plans for Week 2/3/2020
Monday & Tuesday: Read Chapter 2 Sections 4 and 5. Complete the worksheets for the readings.
Wednesday: Complete notes for the quiz on chapter 2.
Thursday: Complete chapter 2 quiz.
Friday: Read chapter 3 section 1. Complete the worksheet for section 1.
Lesson Plans for Week 12/9/2019
Monday: View documentary on The Presidency.
Tuesday: Open book quiz chapter 13.
Wed: Ch. 14 Sect 1
Thursday: Ch. 14 Sect 2
Friday: Ch. 14 Sect 3.
Lesson Plans for Week 12/4/2019
Monday: Chapter 13 (The Presidency). Students will read Section 1, define the terms and complete the assessment questions.
Tuesday: Chapter 13 Section 2. Same as above.
Wednesday: Chapter 13 Section 3. Same as above.
Thursday: Chapter 13 Section 4. Same as above.
Friday: Chapter 13 Section 5. Same as above.
Lesson Plans for Week 11/4/2019
Monday: read ch 11 section 4.
Tuesday: No students
Wednesday: Complete Ch 11 Assessment questions
Thursday; Open book quiz.
Friday: Read chapter 12 section 1. Define the terms and answer the assessment questions
Lesson Plans for Week 10/21/2019
Monday: Read and discuss Ch. 10 Sect 2. Define the terms and answer the assessment questions.
Tuesday: Ch. 10. Sect. 3 - same as above.
Wednesday: Ch. 10 Sect. 4 - same as above.
Thursday: Open book Chapter 10 quiz.
Friday: Read Ch. 11 Section 1. Define the terms and answer the assessment questions.
Lesson Plans for Week 10/14/2019
Monday: Chapter 5 sect. 3. Read, define the terms and answer the assessment questions.
Tuesday: Chapter 5 sect. 4. Read, define the terms and answer the assessment questions.
Wednesday: Review chapter 5 for the quiz on Thursday.
Thursday: Complete the quiz on chapter 5.
Friday: Read ch. 10 section 1. Define the terms and complete the assessment questions.
Lesson Plans for Week 10/7/2019
Monday: Read Ch. 4 Section 3. Define the terms and answer the assessment questions.
Tuesday: Complete the practice quiz for Chapter 4. Check and correct.
Wednesday: Complete the quiz on ch. 4.
Thursday: Read Chapter 5 Section 1. Define the terms and answer the assessment questions for sect. 1.
Friday: Read ch. 5 section. 2. Define the terms and answer the assessment questions for sect. 2.
Lesson Plans for Week 9/30/2019
Monday: Students will check and correct their work for chapter 3 The Constitution.
Tuesday: Students complete the quiz on Chapter 3.
Wednesday: Students read ch. 4 sect. 1. Complete the terms and review questions.
Thursday: Students will read ch. 4. sect. 2. Complete the terms and review questions.
Friday: Students will read ch. 4. sect. 3. Complete the terms and review questions.
Lesson Plans for Week 9/23/2019
Monday: Review Chapter 2 The Origins of American Government for the quiz on Tuesday.
Tuesday: Complete the quiz on chapter 2.
Wednesday: Read Ch. 3 Section 1 on The Constitution - Basic Principles. Complete Sect 1 WS.
Thursday: Read Ch. 3 Sect 2 on Formal Amendments. Complete Sect 2 WS.
Friday: Read Ch. 3 Sect 3 on Change by Other Means. Complete Sect 3 WS.
Lesson Plans for Week 9/16/2019
Monday: Read ch 2 section 2. Complete the terms and the assessment questions. Repeat for all sections.
Tuesday: Chapter 2 section 3.
Wednesday: Ch. 2 section 4.
Thursday: SAT practice.
Friday: Documentary on the Constitution.
Lesson Plans for Week 9/9/19
Monday: Ch. 1 Section 2. Complete the assessment questions.
Tuesday: Ch. 1 Section 3. Complete the assessment questions.
Wednesday: Review Ch. 1 for the practice quiz.
Thursday: Complete the practice quiz for chapter 1.
Friday: Ch. 2 Section 1. Complete the assessment questions.
Lesson Plans for Week 5/22/2016
Monday: Complete quiz on Chapter 18: The Supreme Court.
Tuesday: Chapter 19 Section 1. Students will analyze the Bill of Rights.
Wednesday: Chapter 19 Section 2. Students will analyze our religious liberty.
Thursday: Chapter 19 Section 3. Students will analyze our freedom of speech and press.
Friday: Chapter 19 Section 4. Students will analyze our freedom of assembly and petition.
Lesson Plans for Week 5/1/2016
Monday: Students will analyze how people running for President are nominated. Students will read and discuss chapter 13 section 4. Students will define the terms and complete the assessment questions for the section.
Tuesday: No School.
Wednesday: Students will analyze how the Electoral College selects the President. Students will read and discuss chapter 13 section 5. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions.
Thursday: Students will complete notes for the chapter 13 quiz on Monday.
Friday: Half day. Students will view "Recount." Students will take notes.
Lesson Plans for Week 4/17/2016
Monday: Chapter 11 Quiz.
Tuesday: Students will analyze how Congress is organized. Students will read and discuss chapter 12 section 1. Students will define the terms and complete the assessment questions.
Wednesday: M - Step testing.
Thursday: Students will analyze how committees function in Congress. Students will read and discuss Chapter 12 Section 2. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions.
Friday: Students will analyze how laws are made in the House and Senate. Students will read sections 3 and 4. Students will define the terms and complete the assessment questions for each section.
Lesson Plans for Week 4/10/2016
Monday: Students will analyze how the implied powers of Congress come from the Necessary and Proper Clause of the Constitution. Students will read and discuss chapter 11 section 3. Students will complete terms and the assessment questions for chapter 11.
Tuesday: SAT testing.
Wednesday: Work Keys testing.
Thursday: Review Chapter 11 for the quiz on Friday.
Friday: Complete the quiz for Chapter 11.
Lesson Plans for Week 3/27/2016
Monday: Students will review Chapter 10 (Congress) for the quiz on Tuesday.
Tuesday: Students will complete the quiz on Chapter 10.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the types of powers delegated to Congress. Students will read and discuss chapter 11 section 1. Students will define the terms on page 296 and answer questions 2 - 6, page 303.
Thursday: Students will analyze the domestic powers of Congress over copyrights and patents. Students will read and discuss chapter 11 section 2. Students will define the terms on page 304 and answer questions 2 - 6, page 309.
Friday: Hours 4 - 6. Students will observe PBS News Hour. Students will take notes to used for discussion at the end of the class hour.
Lesson Plans for Week 3/20/2016
Monday: View the Ken Burns documentary "The Congress."
Tuesday: Complete quiz notes for Chapter 10. The quiz will be on Monday.
Wednesday: View the film "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington."
Thursday: Complete the film. Hours 1 - 3.
Lesson Plans for Week 3/13/2016
Monday: Students will complete quiz on Chapter 4 (Federalism).
Tuesday: Students will analyze why Congress is bicameral. Students will read and discuss chapter 10 section 1. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions.
Wednesday: Students will analyze how there is gerrymandering of Congressional seats. Students will read and discuss chapter 10 section 2. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions.
Thursday: Students will analyze how Senators are elected. Students will read and discuss chapter 10 section 3. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions.
Friday: Students will analyze the personal and political backgrounds of the members of Congress. Students will read and discuss chapter 10 section 4. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions.
Lesson Plans for Week 3/6/2016
Monday: Students will analyze how a State is admitted to the Union. Students will read and discuss chapter 4 section 2. Students will view the Democratic debate from Flint on 3/6/2016. They will compare and contrast that debate to the one held by the Republicans in Detroit on 3/3/2016.
Tuesday: No school. Vote.
Wednesday: Students will explain the "Full Faith and Credit Clause." Students will read and discuss chapter 4 section 3. Students will define terms and complete questions 2 - 5, page 114.
Thursday: Students will complete notes for the chapter quiz. They will review the notes for the quiz on Monday.
Friday: Hours 1 - 3. Students will observe the documentary "An Inconvenient Truth."
Lesson Plans for Week 2/28/2016
Monday: Students will complete Chapter 3 Assessment for review of the quiz.
Tuesday: Students will complete the quiz on Chapter 3.
Wednesday: Students will complete the practice quiz for the SAT.
Thursday: Half day hours 4 - 6. Students will observe documentary on Climate Change.
Friday: Students will analyze Federalism and explain why the Framers chose this system. Students will read and discuss Chapter 4 Section 1. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions.
Lesson Plans for Week 2/21/2016
Monday: Students will analyze the basic outline of the Constitution. Students will read and discuss Chapter 3 Section 1. Students will define terms on page 68 and answer questions 2 - 6, page 75.
Tuesday: Students will analyze the four different ways by which the Constitution may be formally changed. Students will read and discuss chapter 3 section 2. Students will define terms on page 78 and answer questions 2 - 5, page 83.
Wednesday: Students will analyze how basic legislation has added to our understanding of the Constitution over time. Students will read and discuss chapter 3 section 3. Students will define terms on page 85 and answer questions 2 - 5, page 88.
Thursday: Students will review Chapter 3 for the quiz on Friday.
Friday: Students will complete the quiz on Chapter 3 (The Constitution).
Lesson Plans for Week 2/7/2016
Monday: Students will analyze the Connecticut Compromise. Students will read and discuss Chapter 2 Section 4. Students will define terms and complete assessment questions 2 - 5. Quiz on Thursday.
Tuesday: Students will analyze the Anti-Federalist concerns in ratifying the Constitution. Students will read and discuss Chapter 2 Section 5. Students will define terms and complete assessment questions 2 - 5. Quiz on Thursday.
Wednesday: Students will take notes for Chapter 2. Students will review notes for the quiz on Thursday.
Thursday: Students will complete the quiz on Chapter 2.
Friday: Students will compare and contrast GOP and Democratic debate. Students will view the debates and write about the strengths and weaknesses for each debate.
Lesson Plans for Week 1/30/2016
Monday: Review chapter 1 for the quiz on Tuesday.
Tuesday: Students complete the quiz on chapter 1.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the three concepts of government that influenced the American colonies. Students will read and discuss chapter 2 section 1. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions. Students will check and correct their work.
Thursday: Students will analyze the ideas in the Declaration of Independence. Students will read and discuss chapter 2 section 2. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions. Students will check and correct their work.
Friday: Students will analyze the structure of government under the Articles of Confederation. Students will read and discuss chapter 2 section 3. Students will define terms and complete assessment questions. Students will check and correct their work.
Lesson Plans for Week 1/24/2016
Monday: Students will understand the classroom and school expectations.
Tuesday: Students will analyze the characteristics of a state. Students will read and discuss chapter 1 section 1. Students will define the terms on page 4 and complete 2 - 6 on page 11.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the 3 sets of characteristics of governments. Students will read and discuss chapter 1 section 2. Students will define the terms on page 12 and complete questions 2 - 5, page 18.
Thursday: Students will analyze the foundations of democracy. Students will read and discuss chapter 1 section 3. Students will define terms on page 20 and complete questions 2 - 6, page 24.
Friday: Students will complete quiz review handout for chapter 1. Students will check and correct their work.
Lesson Plans for Week 1/17/2016
Monday: MLK day.
Tuesday. Review for exam.
Wednesday: Hours 1 and 2. Exam day.
Thursday: Hours 3 and 4. Exam day.
Friday: Hours 5 and 6. Exam day.
Lesson Plans for Week 1/10/2016
Monday: Students will analyze the Special Courts. Students will read and discuss Chapter 18 Section 4. Students will define the terms and complete the assessment questions at the end of Section 4.
Tuesday: Students will review Chapter 18 for the quiz on Wednesday.
Wednesday: Students will complete the quiz on Chapter 18.
Thursday: Students will review for the final exam.
Friday: Students will review for the final exam.
Plans for Week 1/3/2016
Monday: Students will complete a study guide for Chapter 14. The quiz on Chapter 14 will be on Tuesday.
Tuesday: Students will complete the quiz on Chapter 14.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the National Judiciary. Students will read and discuss chapter 18 section 1. Students will complete handout for section 1.
Thursday: Students will analyze the Inferior Courts. Students will read and discuss chapter 18 section 2. Students will complete handout for section 2.
Friday: Students will analyze the Supreme Court. Students will read and discuss chapter 18 section 3. Students will complete handout for section 3.
Lesson Plans for Week 12/13/2015
Monday: Students will complete the quiz on Chapter 13.
Tuesday: Students will analyze the ordinance power. Student will read and discuss chapter 14 section 2. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions for section 2.
Wednesday: Students will analyze how executive agreements are made. Students will read and discuss chapter 14 section 3. Students will define the terms and complete the assessment questions for section 3.
Thursday: Students will analyze the President's major judicial powers. Students will read and discuss chapter 14 section 4. Students will define the terms and complete the assessment questions for section 4.
Friday: Half day - hours 1, 2 and 3. Students will view episodes from 60 Minutes.
Lesson Plans for Week 12/7/2015
Monday: Students will analyze how 12/7/1941 changed the United States. Students will analyze Presidential nominations. Students will read chapter 13 section 4. Students will define the terms and complete the assessment questions for section 4.
Tuesday: Students will analyze the Presidential election process. Students will read and discuss chapter 13 section 5. Students will complete terms and review questions for section 5.
Wednesday: Students will review chapter 13 for the quiz on Friday.
Thursday: Students will view the film "Recount".
Friday: Students will complete the quiz on chapter 13. Continue with the film "Recount".
Lesson Plans for Week 11/29/2015
Monday: Review chapter 12 for the quiz on Tuesday.
Tuesday: Complete the quiz on chapter 12.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the President's job description. Students will read and discuss chapter 13 section 1. Students will define the terms and complete the assessment questions for the section.
Thursday: Students will analyze Presidential succession. Students will read and discuss chapter 13 section 2. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions.
Friday: Students will analyze the Framers' plan for Presidential selection. Students will read and discuss chapter 13 section 3. Students will define the terms and complete the assessment questions for section 3.
Lesson Plans for Week 11/22/2015
Monday: Students will review Chapter 12 for next week's quiz.
Tuesday: Hours 4 - 6. Students will view CBS Democratic Presidential Debate.
Wednesday - Friday no school.
Lesson Plans for Week 11/15/2015 Mom's Day
Monday: Students will complete the quiz on Chapter 11.
Tuesday: Students will analyze how Congress is organized. Students will read and discuss chapter 12 section 1. Students will define the terms and complete the assessment questions.
Wednesday: Students will explain how most of the work in Congress is done through committee meetings. Students will read and discuss chapter 12 section 2. Students will complete the terms and assessment questions.
Thursday: Students will analyze the first steps in making a law. Students will read and discuss chapter 12 section 3. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions.
Friday: Students will analyze how laws are made in the Senate. Students will read and discuss chapter 12 section 4. Students will define the terms and answer the assessment questions.
Lesson Plans for Week 11/8/2015
Monday: Students will analyze how the Necessary and Proper Clause gives Congress flexibility. Students will read and discuss chapter 11 section 3. Students will complete the terms and assessment questions for section 3.
Tuesday: Students will analyze the power of Congress to impeach. Students will read and discuss chapter 11 section 4. Students will define the terms and answer the assessment questions.
Wednesday: Students will complete notes for Friday's quiz on chapter 11.
Thursday: Students will view the documentary by Bill Moyer's on Congress and Iraq.
Friday: Students will complete the quiz on Chapter 11.
Lesson Plans for Week 11/1/2015
Monday: Review Chapter 10 for the quiz on Wednesday.
Tuesday: No school.
Wednesday: Complete quiz on Chapter 10 (Congress).
Thursday: Students will analyze the importance of the commerce power. Students will read and discuss chapter 11 section 1. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions at the end of the reading.
Friday: Students will analyze the other expressed powers of Congress. Students will read and discuss chapter 11 section 2. Students will define terms and answer the assessment questions for section 2.
Lesson Plans for Week 10/25/2015
Monday: Students will analyze how the House seats are distributed in the House of Representatives. Students will read and discuss chapter 10 section 2. Students will define terms and complete assessment questions for section 2.
Tuesday: Students will analyze the qualifications for election to the Senate. Students will read and discuss chapter 10 section 3. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions for section 3.
Wednesday: Students will identify the major roles played by those who serve in Congress. Students will read and discuss chapter 10 section 4. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions for section 4.
Thursday: Students will complete quiz notes for Chapter 10.
Friday: Students will complete the quiz for Chapter 10 on Congress.
Lesson Plans for Week 10/18/2015
Monday: Students will analyze the purpose of the Full Faith and Credit Clause. Students will read and discuss chapter 4 section 3. Students will define terms for section 3 and complete the assessment questions.
Tuesday: Students will complete notes for the quiz on chapter 4. Quiz is on Thursday.
Wednesday: Students will complete Chapter 4 Assessment on page 116 of the text. Students will check and correct their answers.
Thursday: Students will complete the quiz on Chapter 4.
Friday: Students will analyze how Congress is organized. Students will read and discuss chapter 10 section 1. Students will define terms and answer the assessment questions. Students will check and correct their work.
Lesson Plans for Week 10/11/2015
Monday: Students will review for the quiz on chapter 3. Students will complete chapter 3 quiz.
Tuesday: Students will analyze how power is divided under Federalism. Students will read and discuss chapter 4 section 1. Student will define the terms and answer the assessment questions for section 1.
Wednesday: Students will be PSAT testing.
Thursday: Students will analyze how States are admitted to the Union. Students will read and discuss chapter 4 section 2. Students will define the terms and answer the assessment questions for section 2.
Friday: Students will analyze the Supreme Court decision on the Loving case and how it impacted the States. Students will read and discuss chapter 4 section 3. Students will define terms and answer the assessment questions for section 3.
Lesson Plans for Week 10/4/2015
Monday: Students will complete the quiz on Chapter 2.
Tuesday: Students will analyze the basic outline of the Constitution. Students will read and Chapter 3 Section 1. Students will define terms on page 68 and complete assessment questions 2 - 6 on page 75.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the four different ways by which the Constitution my be formally changed. Students will read and discuss chapter 3 section 2. Students will define the terms and complete assessment questions for section 3.
Thursday: Students will analyze how basic legislation has added to the understanding of the Constitution over time. Students will read and discuss chapter 3 section 3. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions for section 3.
Friday: Students will review chapter 3 for the quiz on Monday.
Lesson Plans for Week 9/27/2015
Monday: Students will analyze the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Students will read and discuss chapter 2 section 3. Students will define terms and assessment questions for section 3.
Tuesday: Students will analyze how the Framers created the Constitution. Students will read and discuss chapter 2 section 4. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions for section 4.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the opposing sides in the fight for ratification and describe the major arguments for and against the proposed Constitution. Students will read and discuss chapter 2 section 5. Students will complete the term words and assessment questions for section 5.
Thursday: Students will analyze a political cartoon regarding the American colonies desire for independence. Students will complete chapter 2 review on page 64 (questions 1 - 11).
Friday: Students will review chapter 2 by completing the handout for chapter 2 quiz. The handout will be used as a study guide for the quiz on Monday.
Lesson Plans for Week 9/21/2015
Monday: Students will demonstrate mastery on the basic Principles of Government. Students will complete an open book and note quiz on chapter 1.
Tuesday: Students will analyze the basic concepts of government. Students will read and discuss chapter 2 section 1. Students will complete terms and assessment questions for section 1.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the steps to independence for America. Students will read and discuss chapter 2 section 2. Students will define terms and complete assessment questions for section 2.
Thursday: Students will analyze the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Students will read and discuss chapter 2 section 3. Students will define terms and assessment questions for section 3.
Friday: Students will analyze how the Framers created the Constitution. Students will read and discuss chapter 2 section 4. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions for section 4.
Lesson Plans for Week 9/14/2015
Monday: Students will analyze the four defining characteristics of a state. Students will read and discuss chapter 1 section 1. Students will define terms and complete review questions.
Tuesday: Students will analyze governments according to three sets of characteristics. Students will read and discuss chapter 1 section 2. Students will complete terms and review questions.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the foundations of democracy. Students will read and discuss chapter 1 section 3. Students will define terms and complete review questions.
Thursday: Constitution Day. Students will analyze the Bill of Rights. Students will work in groups on selected Amendments. Students will report their findings to the class.
Friday: Students will complete quiz on chapter 1. They may use their notes and terms.
Lesson Plans for Week 9/8/2015
Tuesday: Students will analyze the supply list and be prepared with their supplies on the next school day. Students will also identify and discuss the school/classroom expectations.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the main headlines from the Detroit News, and take a position on how society should address the reported issues.
Thursday: Students will sign out their textbooks and read the 1st section to the 1st chapter of their book. Students will interview a fellow student and present their report to the class on Friday.
Friday: Students will introduce and give a report on their assigned student.
Lesson Plans for Week 5/17/2015
Lesson Plans for Week 5/17/2015
Monday: Review Chapter 14 for the quiz on Tuesday.
Tuesday: Complete the quiz on Chapter 14.
Wednesday: Students will analyze why the Constitution created a national judiciary. Students will read and discuss chapter 18 section 1. Students will complete handout 1.
Thursday: Students will analyze the inferior courts. Students will read and discuss chapter 18 section 2. Students will complete handout 2.
Friday: No class, half day.
Lesson Plans for Week 5/10/2015
Monday: Students will continue viewing he film "Recount."
Tuesday: Students will complete viewing the film "Recount." Students will work in groups to determine a plan to increase voter participation and voter accuracy.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the executive powers of the President. Students will read and discuss Chapter 14 Section 2. Students will complete terms and answer assessment questions for section 2.
Thursday: Students will analyze the diplomatic and military powers of the President. Students will read and discuss Chapter 14 Section 3. Students will complete terms and answer assessment questions for section 3.
Friday: Students will analyze the legislative and judicial powers of the President. Students will read and discuss Chapter 14 Section 4. Students will complete terms and answer assessment questions for section 4.
Lesson Plans for Week 5/3/2015
Monday: Students will read and discuss chapter 13 section 5. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions at the end of the section.
Tuesday: No School.
Wednesday: Student will review Chapter 13 for the Quiz on Thursday.
Thursday: Students will complete the quiz on Chapter 13.
Friday: Students will analyze the growth of Presidential power. Students will read and discuss chapter 14 section 1. Students will complete the handout for section 1.
Lesson Plans for Week 4/26/2015
Monday - Wednesday: Mstep Testing. Students in class will review sections 1 - 3 for chapter 13.
Thursday: Students will analyze the process for nomination to the Presidency. Students will read and discuss chapter 13 section 4. Students will complete terms and assessment questions for section 4.
Friday: Students will analyze how the electoral vote determines who wins the Presidency. Students will read and discuss chapter 13 section 5. Students will define the terms and complete the assessment questions for section 5.
Lesson Plans for Week 4/19/2015
Monday: Students will review chapter 12 for the quiz on Tuesday. Students will analyze political leanings and explain how it impacts decision making.
Tuesday: Students will complete the quiz on Chapter 12. Students will share in class their proposed bills and resolutions.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the many roles of the President. Students will read and discuss chapter 11 section 1. Student will define terms and answer assessment questions.
Thursday: Students will analyze the Presidential succession. Students will read and discuss chapter 16 section 2. Student will complete terms and assessment questions.
Friday: Students will analyze the Framers' plan for Presidential selection. Students will read and discuss chapter 16 section 3. Students will complete terms and assessment questions.
Lesson Plans for Week 4/12/2015
Monday: Students will analyze how Congress is organized. Students will read and discuss chapter 12 section 1. Students will definer terms and complete assessment questions for section 1.
Tuesday: Students will analyze how most work in Congress is done in committees. Students will read and discuss chapter 12 section 2. Students will complete terms and assessment questions for section 2.
Wednesday: Students will analyze how Congress makes law. Students will read and discuss chapter 12 section 3. Students will define terms and answer assessment questions for section 3.
Thursday: Students will analyze how laws are made in the Senate. Students will read and discuss chapter 12 section 4. Students will complete terms and assessment questions for section 4.
Friday: Students will complete notes for quiz on chapter 12. Students will complete viewing the film "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington."
Lesson Plans for Week 3/29/2015
Monday: Review for the quiz on chapter 11.
Tuesday: Complete the quiz on chapter 11.
Wednesday: View the film "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington."
Thursday: No class scheduled. Hours 1 - 3.
Friday: No school.
Lesson Plans for Week 3/23/2015
Monday: Students will analyze the other expressed powers of Congress. Students will read and discuss chapter 11 section 2. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions at the end of the section. Students will check and correct their work.
Tuesday: Students will analyze the implied powers on Congress. Student will read and discuss chapter 11 section 3. Students will define terms on page 312 and answer questions 2 - 6, page 316.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the nonlegislative powers of Congress. Students will read and discuss chapter 11 section 4. Students will complete terms and assessment questions for section 4.
Thursday: Students will complete notes on chapter 11 for the quiz on Monday.
Friday: Half day. Pep rally is planned.
Lesson Plans for Week 3/16/2015
Monday: Students will describe how senators are elected. Students will read and discuss chapter 10 section 3. Students will complete handout 3. Students will check and correct their work.
Tuesday: Students will analyze the major roles played by those who serve in Congress. Students will read and discuss chapter 10 section 4. Students will complete handout 4. Students will check and correct their work.
Wednesday: Students will complete chapter 10 quiz.
Thursday: Students will analyze the types of powers delegated to Congress. Students will read and discuss chapter 11 section 1. Students will complete handout 1. Students will check and correct their work.
Friday: Students will analyze Congress and the key sources of its foreign relations powers. Students will read and discuss chapter 11 section 2. Students will complete handout 2. Students will check and correct their work.
Lesson Plans for Week 3/8/2015
Monday: Review Chapter 4 for the quiz on Tuesday.
Tuesday: Review for quiz. Complete the quiz on Chapter 4.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the Constitutional purpose fora bicameral Congress. Students will read and discuss chapter 10 section 1. Students will complete handout 1. Students will check and correct their work.
Thursday: Students will analyze how the seats of the House are reapportioned among the States after each census. Students will read and discuss chapter 10 section 2. Students will complete handout 2. Students will check and correct their work.
Friday: Students will analyze how members of the Senate are elected. Students will read and discuss chapter 10 section 3. Students will complete handout 3. Students will check and correct their work.
Lesson Plans for Week 3/1/2015
Monday: Students will analyze the reasons why the Framers choose the system of federalism. Students will read and discuss chapter 4 section 1. Students will complete handout 1. Students will check and correct their work.
Tuesday: ACT Testing.
Wednesday: Work Keys Testing.
Thursday: Students will analyze the process for admitting new States to the Union. Students will read and discuss chapter 4 section 2. Students will complete handout 2. Students will check and correct their work.
Friday: Students will analyze the purpose of the Full Faith and Credit Clause. Students will read and discuss chapter 4 section 3. Students will complete handout 3. Students will check and correct their work.
Lesson Plans for Week 2/22/2015
Monday: Students will analyze the basic outline of the Constitution. Students will read and discuss chapter 3 section 1. Students will complete handout 1. Students will check and correct their work.
Tuesday: Students will analyze how the formal Amendment process involves the concept of Federalism. Students will read and discuss chapter 3 section 2. Students will complete handout 2. Students will check and correct their work.
Wednesday: Students will analyze how legislation has added to our understanding of the Constitution. Students will read and discuss chapter 3 section 3. Students will complete handout 3. Students will check and correct their work.
Thursday: Students will review chapter 3 for the quiz on Friday.
Friday: Students will complete the quiz on chapter 3.
Lesson Plans for Week 2/8/2015
Monday: Students will review Chapter 2 for the test on Tuesday. Students will complete notes for the quiz.
Tuesday: Students will complete the quiz on chapter 2.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the basic outline of the Constitution. Students will read and discuss Chapter 3 Section 1. Students will complete handout 1. Students will check and correct their work.
Thursday: Students will analyze how the formal Amendment process involves the concept of Federalism. Students will read and discuss chapter 3 section 2. Students will complete handout 2. Students will check and correct their work.
Friday: Students will analyze how legislation has added to our understanding of the Constitution. Students will read and discuss chapter 3 section 3. Students will complete handout 3. Students will check and correct their work.
Lesson Plans for Week 2/1/2015
Monday: Students will analyze the reasons for colonial independence. Students will read Chapter 2 sections 2 and 3. Students will complete handout 2/3. Students will correct and check their work.
Tuesday: Students will analyze the creation of the Constitution. Students will read and discuss Chapter 2 Section 4. Students will work on handout 4. Students will check and correct their work.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the fight to ratify the Constitution. Students will read and discuss chapter 2 section 5. Students will complete handout 5. Students will check and correct their work.
Thursday: Students will review chapter 2 for the quiz on Friday.
Friday: Students will complete the quiz on chapter 2.
Lesson Plans for Week 1/25/2015
Monday: Students analyze the foundations of democracy. Students will read and discuss Chapter 1 Section 3. Students will work on handout 2/3. Students will check and correct their work. Students will view "A New Nation."
Tuesday: Students will view Michigan's State of the State Address. Students will study their handouts for the quiz on Wednesday.
Wednesday: Students will complete Chapter 1 Quiz. Students will read Chapter 2 Section 1 after completing the quiz.
Thursday: Students will analyze the political beginnings and the coming of independence for the American colonies. Students will read and discuss chapter 2 sections 1 and 2. Students will complete handout 1 and 2.
Friday: Students will analyze the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Students will read and discuss Chapter 2 Section 3. Students will complete handout 3. Students will check and correct their work.
Lesson Plans for Week 1/18/20
Tuesday: Students will go over classroom rules and expectations. Students will read an article about "free speech" and discuss the meaning of free speech.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the purpose of government and the meaning of state. Students will read and discuss chapter 1 section 1. Students will work on assessment questions for section 1.
Thursday: Students will analyze the different forms of government. Students will read and discuss chapter 1 section 2. Students will work on assessment questions for section 2.
Friday: Students will analyze the foundations for democracy. Students will read and discuss chapter 1 section 3. Students will work on assessment questions for section 3.
Hi All! Pleae watch 60 Minutes from Sunday 6/7/2020. Write your opinion on each topic and submit it to my email. Have a safe and great day!
Lesson Plans for Week 6/1/2020. Contact [email protected]
Monday through Friday: Watch the CBS show “60 Minutes” from Sunday 5/31/2020. Write your opinion on each topic for Monday through Wednesday. On Thursday and Friday watch PBSNewshour and pick a topic to write your opinion. Submit your work to me by Tuesday of next week. Have a safe and great day!
Lesson Plans for Week 5/26/2020 Contact [email protected]
Tuesday - Friday: Watch PBSNewshour each day this eek. Pick a topic(s) to write about in you log for each day. Submit your work to my email by next Monday, June 1st. Have a safe and great day,
Lesson Plans for Week 5/18/2020. Contact EWalivaara @wcskids.net
For Monday through Friday: Watch the three segments from 60 Minutes (episodes from 5/17/2020), one for each day. Write your opinion on what you have observed. On Thursday and Friday watch PBSNewshour, pick a topic to report on and share your opinion on that topic. Have a safe and great day!
Lesson plans for week 5/11/2020. Contact [email protected]
Thursday and Friday 5/14&15: Hi everyone! Watch PBSNewshour over the next two days. Pick a topic for each day and write your opinion on that topic. For example the topic on the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s reversal on the governor’s orders to stay at home - how do you feel about that decision and it’s possible impact on the citizens of Wisconsin. Please send me a copy of your work to my email weekly or biweekly. Have a safe and great day!
Wednesday 5/13: Hi! Please watch PBSNewshour. Write your opinion on Dr. Fauci’s concerns relayed to Congress. Have a safe and great day!
Tuesday 5/12: Please read the attached article from The Detroit Free Press http://freep.mi.newsmemory.com/?publink=20012c612. How should our government help out of work citizens? Please write your opinion in your log. Please have a safe and great day!
Monday 5/11: Please watch 60 Minutes from Sunday 5/10. Pick one of the three topics to write about in your log. What is your opinion on the topic? Pleas have a safe and great day!
Lesson Plans for Week 5/4/2020. Contact: [email protected]
Friday 5/8/2020: Hi everyone! Please watch PBSNewshour. Follow the story of Ahmaud Arbery. Why are some experts arguing that there are two justice systems in America? Please write your opinion in your log. Have a safe and great weekend!
Thursday 5/7/2020: Hi! Today I would like for you to research the topic of providing government supported Wifi for every household in America. Some countries provide their citizens with free WiFi. Is it time for the US to do the same? Please research this topic and write your opinion. Do you know someone who has no internet? If so, how do they manage not having access to the internet. Have a safe and great day!
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Wednesday 5/6/2020: Hi! Please read the attached article: http://freep.mi.newsmemory.com/?publink=4e16ab71e. What do you think about the ban on signs in the State Capitol but not guns? Is the confederate flag a sign? If so, why is that allowed in the Capitol but not other signs? Should guns be restricted in the Capitol? Why or why not? Please send me your responses to my email weekly or biweekly. Have a safe and great day!
Tuesday 5/5/2020: Hi! Please email a copy of your work to me weekly or every other week. Include your name and class hour. Please continue to watch PBSNewshour. The topic I wish for you to ponder is what should guide the states in going back to normal? What information should our elected leaders be using before lifting restrictions? As always, have a safe and great day!
Monday 5/4/2020: Hi everyone! I hope all of you are doing well. Please read the following article about the man who was fired from his job for posting his opinion on Facebook: http://freep.mi.newsmemory.com/?publink=0eb1f3e8e. Why did his free speech excuse not save him from his job? Please write your opinion in your log. Please continue to keep informed by viewing PBSNewshour. Feel free to send a copy of your log to my email on a weekly or biweekly basis. Stay safe!
LESSON PLANS FOR WEEK 4/27/2020. Contact: [email protected]
Friday and the 1st day of May: Hi! Reread the Preamble to the Constitution, then watch PBSNewshour “Hungry In America” from 4/30/20. Do you think our government has an obligation to rectify this topic? Please write your opinion in your log. Watch the news tonight - Joe Biden may be releasing an important statement in response to allegations made against him. Have a safe and great weekend!
Thursday 4/30: https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2020/04/whitmer-announces-plan-for-free-college-tuition-for-front-line-workers-battling-coronavirus.html. Please read the attached article about Gov. Whitmer’s plan to provide free college education for essential front line workers. What do you think of the plan? Please write your opinion in your log. Have a safe and great day on this last day of April 2020!
Wednesday 4/29/2020: Hi everyone! Thanks to those who have contacted me by email. Please send your work to me every other week By pdf, photo copy, etc. Include your full name and class hour. Today I want you to watch PBS Newshour. Yesterday’s news focused on some state’s reopening and what we can learn from New Zealand. What are your thoughts about these topics? Please write your observations in your log. Stay safe!
Tuesday 4/28/2020: Hi! Please email that you having been viewing my website. Today I would like you to watch PBS Newshour. What new information have you learned about what our government is doing for us (at the Federal and state level). Please write your response in your log. Take care and stay safe!
Monday 4/27: Hi. Please watch the 60 Minutes segment about GM and Ford working together on a US government mandate to build ventilators. How does a democratic government work with free private industries in mandating essential materials during a national emergency? Please write your findings in your log (paper, notebook, computer, etc). Feel free to email me with any questions. Take care!
Lesson plan for Tuesday 4/20/2020. Contact: EWalivaara @wcskids.net
Friday 4/24: Hi all! Please read the article from the Detroit free press on clean air. Do you think our government should mandate high standards for clean air, even at the risk of job loss? Please write your opinion in your log, notebook, computer or your choice of record. Please try to view online or by watching the news Gov Whitmer’s extension of stay at home with the lifting of some restrictions. Have a safe and great weekend!
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Thursday 4/23: Hi everyone! Please save your work on paper, notebook, computer, or anything that works best for you. I would like you to view PBS Newshour. Observe how our government is trying to work for us and how making decisions is not always clear or easy. Following up on Earth Day, what has been the unintended impact of stay at home on our environment? Please record your thoughts. Have a safe and great day!
Wednesday 4/22: Today is Earth Day! You have already discovered in 9th grade history how Rachel Carson’s book Silent Spring (which you can download for free) helped inspire the environmental movement, and resulted in Federal laws protecting our environment. The president has proposed easing environmental restrictions, allowing for more pollution into the environment. Research the president’s plan. List the arguments for and against his environmental proposals. Please write your findings in your log. Take care and stay safe!
Tuesday 4/21: Hi all! Today we will explore the powers of the presidency. Research the topic on the president’s plan to ban legal immigration into the United States. Why does the president want to do this? Who are opposed to his plan and why? Please record your findings in your log. Continue to watch PBS Newshour. Take care and stay safe!
Monday 4/20: Hi, I hope everyone is safe and doing well. Please watch PBS Newshour from 4/19. Follow or read about the protest against the stay at home that was held in Lansing last week. What were the protesters grievances? Please record your thoughts in your log regarding the protest. How is federalism involved with this issue? You will find a wealth of information and opinions on the protest on line. Take care all and stay safe!
Friday: Hi All! How was the Senators Town Hall Meeting? Today I would like you to view PBS Newshour. What do you think of the Presidents plan for reopening the economy? How will the states be involved in this process. Write your thoughts in your log, also record your "stay at home" events both big and small. Please stay safe and have a great weakend!
Thursday: Hi all! I hope all of you are doing your best to stay safe. Tonight’s assignment is to watch the town hall meeting with both of our US senators from Michigan. Please record your thoughts and feelings after viewing the meeting. The meeting starts tonight at 7pm, and it will be on most local tv stations. Include your opinion on how you think our government is performing in these very difficult times. I hope you will be able watch the town hall meeting with your family, and feel free to record their responses as well. Please stay safe!
Wednesday: Hi all. Please continue with your daily log and record things both big and small. One day you’ll be sharing these stories with your kids and grandchildren! Watch PBSNewshour. Write your opinion about the clash between the governors and the president regarding the restart for the economy. Review our Constitution - who do you think has the stronger case? Enjoy your day and stay safe!
Hi all. I hope you and your family are staying safe! Today I would like you to start a daily log on what you are experiencing and feeling during this pandemic. This is an historic event, and one that requires swift and and strong government action to help us navigate through these difficult times. I would like you to research the powers exerted by the governor and president during this pandemic. Have they responded appropriately? Please read and watch the news and get informed on the issues. Feel free to contact me at: EWalivaara @wcskids.net.
Stay safe!
Lesson Plans for Week 3/2/2020
Monday: Complete the quiz on chapter 4
Tuesday - Friday: Chapter 10, sections 1 - 3.
Lesson Plans for Week 2/24/2020
Monday: Read and discuss Ch. 4 Sect. 1 on Federalism. Completer handout.
Tuesday: Read Ch. 4 Sect. 2. Complete handout.
Wednesday: Read Ch. 4 Sect 3. Complete handout.
Thursday: Review Ch. 4 for the quiz on Friday.
Friday: Complete quiz on Chapter 4.
Lesson Plans for Week 2/3/2020
Monday & Tuesday: Read Chapter 2 Sections 4 and 5. Complete the worksheets for the readings.
Wednesday: Complete notes for the quiz on chapter 2.
Thursday: Complete chapter 2 quiz.
Friday: Read chapter 3 section 1. Complete the worksheet for section 1.
Lesson Plans for Week 12/9/2019
Monday: View documentary on The Presidency.
Tuesday: Open book quiz chapter 13.
Wed: Ch. 14 Sect 1
Thursday: Ch. 14 Sect 2
Friday: Ch. 14 Sect 3.
Lesson Plans for Week 12/4/2019
Monday: Chapter 13 (The Presidency). Students will read Section 1, define the terms and complete the assessment questions.
Tuesday: Chapter 13 Section 2. Same as above.
Wednesday: Chapter 13 Section 3. Same as above.
Thursday: Chapter 13 Section 4. Same as above.
Friday: Chapter 13 Section 5. Same as above.
Lesson Plans for Week 11/4/2019
Monday: read ch 11 section 4.
Tuesday: No students
Wednesday: Complete Ch 11 Assessment questions
Thursday; Open book quiz.
Friday: Read chapter 12 section 1. Define the terms and answer the assessment questions
Lesson Plans for Week 10/21/2019
Monday: Read and discuss Ch. 10 Sect 2. Define the terms and answer the assessment questions.
Tuesday: Ch. 10. Sect. 3 - same as above.
Wednesday: Ch. 10 Sect. 4 - same as above.
Thursday: Open book Chapter 10 quiz.
Friday: Read Ch. 11 Section 1. Define the terms and answer the assessment questions.
Lesson Plans for Week 10/14/2019
Monday: Chapter 5 sect. 3. Read, define the terms and answer the assessment questions.
Tuesday: Chapter 5 sect. 4. Read, define the terms and answer the assessment questions.
Wednesday: Review chapter 5 for the quiz on Thursday.
Thursday: Complete the quiz on chapter 5.
Friday: Read ch. 10 section 1. Define the terms and complete the assessment questions.
Lesson Plans for Week 10/7/2019
Monday: Read Ch. 4 Section 3. Define the terms and answer the assessment questions.
Tuesday: Complete the practice quiz for Chapter 4. Check and correct.
Wednesday: Complete the quiz on ch. 4.
Thursday: Read Chapter 5 Section 1. Define the terms and answer the assessment questions for sect. 1.
Friday: Read ch. 5 section. 2. Define the terms and answer the assessment questions for sect. 2.
Lesson Plans for Week 9/30/2019
Monday: Students will check and correct their work for chapter 3 The Constitution.
Tuesday: Students complete the quiz on Chapter 3.
Wednesday: Students read ch. 4 sect. 1. Complete the terms and review questions.
Thursday: Students will read ch. 4. sect. 2. Complete the terms and review questions.
Friday: Students will read ch. 4. sect. 3. Complete the terms and review questions.
Lesson Plans for Week 9/23/2019
Monday: Review Chapter 2 The Origins of American Government for the quiz on Tuesday.
Tuesday: Complete the quiz on chapter 2.
Wednesday: Read Ch. 3 Section 1 on The Constitution - Basic Principles. Complete Sect 1 WS.
Thursday: Read Ch. 3 Sect 2 on Formal Amendments. Complete Sect 2 WS.
Friday: Read Ch. 3 Sect 3 on Change by Other Means. Complete Sect 3 WS.
Lesson Plans for Week 9/16/2019
Monday: Read ch 2 section 2. Complete the terms and the assessment questions. Repeat for all sections.
Tuesday: Chapter 2 section 3.
Wednesday: Ch. 2 section 4.
Thursday: SAT practice.
Friday: Documentary on the Constitution.
Lesson Plans for Week 9/9/19
Monday: Ch. 1 Section 2. Complete the assessment questions.
Tuesday: Ch. 1 Section 3. Complete the assessment questions.
Wednesday: Review Ch. 1 for the practice quiz.
Thursday: Complete the practice quiz for chapter 1.
Friday: Ch. 2 Section 1. Complete the assessment questions.
Lesson Plans for Week 5/22/2016
Monday: Complete quiz on Chapter 18: The Supreme Court.
Tuesday: Chapter 19 Section 1. Students will analyze the Bill of Rights.
Wednesday: Chapter 19 Section 2. Students will analyze our religious liberty.
Thursday: Chapter 19 Section 3. Students will analyze our freedom of speech and press.
Friday: Chapter 19 Section 4. Students will analyze our freedom of assembly and petition.
Lesson Plans for Week 5/1/2016
Monday: Students will analyze how people running for President are nominated. Students will read and discuss chapter 13 section 4. Students will define the terms and complete the assessment questions for the section.
Tuesday: No School.
Wednesday: Students will analyze how the Electoral College selects the President. Students will read and discuss chapter 13 section 5. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions.
Thursday: Students will complete notes for the chapter 13 quiz on Monday.
Friday: Half day. Students will view "Recount." Students will take notes.
Lesson Plans for Week 4/17/2016
Monday: Chapter 11 Quiz.
Tuesday: Students will analyze how Congress is organized. Students will read and discuss chapter 12 section 1. Students will define the terms and complete the assessment questions.
Wednesday: M - Step testing.
Thursday: Students will analyze how committees function in Congress. Students will read and discuss Chapter 12 Section 2. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions.
Friday: Students will analyze how laws are made in the House and Senate. Students will read sections 3 and 4. Students will define the terms and complete the assessment questions for each section.
Lesson Plans for Week 4/10/2016
Monday: Students will analyze how the implied powers of Congress come from the Necessary and Proper Clause of the Constitution. Students will read and discuss chapter 11 section 3. Students will complete terms and the assessment questions for chapter 11.
Tuesday: SAT testing.
Wednesday: Work Keys testing.
Thursday: Review Chapter 11 for the quiz on Friday.
Friday: Complete the quiz for Chapter 11.
Lesson Plans for Week 3/27/2016
Monday: Students will review Chapter 10 (Congress) for the quiz on Tuesday.
Tuesday: Students will complete the quiz on Chapter 10.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the types of powers delegated to Congress. Students will read and discuss chapter 11 section 1. Students will define the terms on page 296 and answer questions 2 - 6, page 303.
Thursday: Students will analyze the domestic powers of Congress over copyrights and patents. Students will read and discuss chapter 11 section 2. Students will define the terms on page 304 and answer questions 2 - 6, page 309.
Friday: Hours 4 - 6. Students will observe PBS News Hour. Students will take notes to used for discussion at the end of the class hour.
Lesson Plans for Week 3/20/2016
Monday: View the Ken Burns documentary "The Congress."
Tuesday: Complete quiz notes for Chapter 10. The quiz will be on Monday.
Wednesday: View the film "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington."
Thursday: Complete the film. Hours 1 - 3.
Lesson Plans for Week 3/13/2016
Monday: Students will complete quiz on Chapter 4 (Federalism).
Tuesday: Students will analyze why Congress is bicameral. Students will read and discuss chapter 10 section 1. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions.
Wednesday: Students will analyze how there is gerrymandering of Congressional seats. Students will read and discuss chapter 10 section 2. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions.
Thursday: Students will analyze how Senators are elected. Students will read and discuss chapter 10 section 3. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions.
Friday: Students will analyze the personal and political backgrounds of the members of Congress. Students will read and discuss chapter 10 section 4. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions.
Lesson Plans for Week 3/6/2016
Monday: Students will analyze how a State is admitted to the Union. Students will read and discuss chapter 4 section 2. Students will view the Democratic debate from Flint on 3/6/2016. They will compare and contrast that debate to the one held by the Republicans in Detroit on 3/3/2016.
Tuesday: No school. Vote.
Wednesday: Students will explain the "Full Faith and Credit Clause." Students will read and discuss chapter 4 section 3. Students will define terms and complete questions 2 - 5, page 114.
Thursday: Students will complete notes for the chapter quiz. They will review the notes for the quiz on Monday.
Friday: Hours 1 - 3. Students will observe the documentary "An Inconvenient Truth."
Lesson Plans for Week 2/28/2016
Monday: Students will complete Chapter 3 Assessment for review of the quiz.
Tuesday: Students will complete the quiz on Chapter 3.
Wednesday: Students will complete the practice quiz for the SAT.
Thursday: Half day hours 4 - 6. Students will observe documentary on Climate Change.
Friday: Students will analyze Federalism and explain why the Framers chose this system. Students will read and discuss Chapter 4 Section 1. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions.
Lesson Plans for Week 2/21/2016
Monday: Students will analyze the basic outline of the Constitution. Students will read and discuss Chapter 3 Section 1. Students will define terms on page 68 and answer questions 2 - 6, page 75.
Tuesday: Students will analyze the four different ways by which the Constitution may be formally changed. Students will read and discuss chapter 3 section 2. Students will define terms on page 78 and answer questions 2 - 5, page 83.
Wednesday: Students will analyze how basic legislation has added to our understanding of the Constitution over time. Students will read and discuss chapter 3 section 3. Students will define terms on page 85 and answer questions 2 - 5, page 88.
Thursday: Students will review Chapter 3 for the quiz on Friday.
Friday: Students will complete the quiz on Chapter 3 (The Constitution).
Lesson Plans for Week 2/7/2016
Monday: Students will analyze the Connecticut Compromise. Students will read and discuss Chapter 2 Section 4. Students will define terms and complete assessment questions 2 - 5. Quiz on Thursday.
Tuesday: Students will analyze the Anti-Federalist concerns in ratifying the Constitution. Students will read and discuss Chapter 2 Section 5. Students will define terms and complete assessment questions 2 - 5. Quiz on Thursday.
Wednesday: Students will take notes for Chapter 2. Students will review notes for the quiz on Thursday.
Thursday: Students will complete the quiz on Chapter 2.
Friday: Students will compare and contrast GOP and Democratic debate. Students will view the debates and write about the strengths and weaknesses for each debate.
Lesson Plans for Week 1/30/2016
Monday: Review chapter 1 for the quiz on Tuesday.
Tuesday: Students complete the quiz on chapter 1.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the three concepts of government that influenced the American colonies. Students will read and discuss chapter 2 section 1. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions. Students will check and correct their work.
Thursday: Students will analyze the ideas in the Declaration of Independence. Students will read and discuss chapter 2 section 2. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions. Students will check and correct their work.
Friday: Students will analyze the structure of government under the Articles of Confederation. Students will read and discuss chapter 2 section 3. Students will define terms and complete assessment questions. Students will check and correct their work.
Lesson Plans for Week 1/24/2016
Monday: Students will understand the classroom and school expectations.
Tuesday: Students will analyze the characteristics of a state. Students will read and discuss chapter 1 section 1. Students will define the terms on page 4 and complete 2 - 6 on page 11.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the 3 sets of characteristics of governments. Students will read and discuss chapter 1 section 2. Students will define the terms on page 12 and complete questions 2 - 5, page 18.
Thursday: Students will analyze the foundations of democracy. Students will read and discuss chapter 1 section 3. Students will define terms on page 20 and complete questions 2 - 6, page 24.
Friday: Students will complete quiz review handout for chapter 1. Students will check and correct their work.
Lesson Plans for Week 1/17/2016
Monday: MLK day.
Tuesday. Review for exam.
Wednesday: Hours 1 and 2. Exam day.
Thursday: Hours 3 and 4. Exam day.
Friday: Hours 5 and 6. Exam day.
Lesson Plans for Week 1/10/2016
Monday: Students will analyze the Special Courts. Students will read and discuss Chapter 18 Section 4. Students will define the terms and complete the assessment questions at the end of Section 4.
Tuesday: Students will review Chapter 18 for the quiz on Wednesday.
Wednesday: Students will complete the quiz on Chapter 18.
Thursday: Students will review for the final exam.
Friday: Students will review for the final exam.
Plans for Week 1/3/2016
Monday: Students will complete a study guide for Chapter 14. The quiz on Chapter 14 will be on Tuesday.
Tuesday: Students will complete the quiz on Chapter 14.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the National Judiciary. Students will read and discuss chapter 18 section 1. Students will complete handout for section 1.
Thursday: Students will analyze the Inferior Courts. Students will read and discuss chapter 18 section 2. Students will complete handout for section 2.
Friday: Students will analyze the Supreme Court. Students will read and discuss chapter 18 section 3. Students will complete handout for section 3.
Lesson Plans for Week 12/13/2015
Monday: Students will complete the quiz on Chapter 13.
Tuesday: Students will analyze the ordinance power. Student will read and discuss chapter 14 section 2. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions for section 2.
Wednesday: Students will analyze how executive agreements are made. Students will read and discuss chapter 14 section 3. Students will define the terms and complete the assessment questions for section 3.
Thursday: Students will analyze the President's major judicial powers. Students will read and discuss chapter 14 section 4. Students will define the terms and complete the assessment questions for section 4.
Friday: Half day - hours 1, 2 and 3. Students will view episodes from 60 Minutes.
Lesson Plans for Week 12/7/2015
Monday: Students will analyze how 12/7/1941 changed the United States. Students will analyze Presidential nominations. Students will read chapter 13 section 4. Students will define the terms and complete the assessment questions for section 4.
Tuesday: Students will analyze the Presidential election process. Students will read and discuss chapter 13 section 5. Students will complete terms and review questions for section 5.
Wednesday: Students will review chapter 13 for the quiz on Friday.
Thursday: Students will view the film "Recount".
Friday: Students will complete the quiz on chapter 13. Continue with the film "Recount".
Lesson Plans for Week 11/29/2015
Monday: Review chapter 12 for the quiz on Tuesday.
Tuesday: Complete the quiz on chapter 12.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the President's job description. Students will read and discuss chapter 13 section 1. Students will define the terms and complete the assessment questions for the section.
Thursday: Students will analyze Presidential succession. Students will read and discuss chapter 13 section 2. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions.
Friday: Students will analyze the Framers' plan for Presidential selection. Students will read and discuss chapter 13 section 3. Students will define the terms and complete the assessment questions for section 3.
Lesson Plans for Week 11/22/2015
Monday: Students will review Chapter 12 for next week's quiz.
Tuesday: Hours 4 - 6. Students will view CBS Democratic Presidential Debate.
Wednesday - Friday no school.
Lesson Plans for Week 11/15/2015 Mom's Day
Monday: Students will complete the quiz on Chapter 11.
Tuesday: Students will analyze how Congress is organized. Students will read and discuss chapter 12 section 1. Students will define the terms and complete the assessment questions.
Wednesday: Students will explain how most of the work in Congress is done through committee meetings. Students will read and discuss chapter 12 section 2. Students will complete the terms and assessment questions.
Thursday: Students will analyze the first steps in making a law. Students will read and discuss chapter 12 section 3. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions.
Friday: Students will analyze how laws are made in the Senate. Students will read and discuss chapter 12 section 4. Students will define the terms and answer the assessment questions.
Lesson Plans for Week 11/8/2015
Monday: Students will analyze how the Necessary and Proper Clause gives Congress flexibility. Students will read and discuss chapter 11 section 3. Students will complete the terms and assessment questions for section 3.
Tuesday: Students will analyze the power of Congress to impeach. Students will read and discuss chapter 11 section 4. Students will define the terms and answer the assessment questions.
Wednesday: Students will complete notes for Friday's quiz on chapter 11.
Thursday: Students will view the documentary by Bill Moyer's on Congress and Iraq.
Friday: Students will complete the quiz on Chapter 11.
Lesson Plans for Week 11/1/2015
Monday: Review Chapter 10 for the quiz on Wednesday.
Tuesday: No school.
Wednesday: Complete quiz on Chapter 10 (Congress).
Thursday: Students will analyze the importance of the commerce power. Students will read and discuss chapter 11 section 1. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions at the end of the reading.
Friday: Students will analyze the other expressed powers of Congress. Students will read and discuss chapter 11 section 2. Students will define terms and answer the assessment questions for section 2.
Lesson Plans for Week 10/25/2015
Monday: Students will analyze how the House seats are distributed in the House of Representatives. Students will read and discuss chapter 10 section 2. Students will define terms and complete assessment questions for section 2.
Tuesday: Students will analyze the qualifications for election to the Senate. Students will read and discuss chapter 10 section 3. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions for section 3.
Wednesday: Students will identify the major roles played by those who serve in Congress. Students will read and discuss chapter 10 section 4. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions for section 4.
Thursday: Students will complete quiz notes for Chapter 10.
Friday: Students will complete the quiz for Chapter 10 on Congress.
Lesson Plans for Week 10/18/2015
Monday: Students will analyze the purpose of the Full Faith and Credit Clause. Students will read and discuss chapter 4 section 3. Students will define terms for section 3 and complete the assessment questions.
Tuesday: Students will complete notes for the quiz on chapter 4. Quiz is on Thursday.
Wednesday: Students will complete Chapter 4 Assessment on page 116 of the text. Students will check and correct their answers.
Thursday: Students will complete the quiz on Chapter 4.
Friday: Students will analyze how Congress is organized. Students will read and discuss chapter 10 section 1. Students will define terms and answer the assessment questions. Students will check and correct their work.
Lesson Plans for Week 10/11/2015
Monday: Students will review for the quiz on chapter 3. Students will complete chapter 3 quiz.
Tuesday: Students will analyze how power is divided under Federalism. Students will read and discuss chapter 4 section 1. Student will define the terms and answer the assessment questions for section 1.
Wednesday: Students will be PSAT testing.
Thursday: Students will analyze how States are admitted to the Union. Students will read and discuss chapter 4 section 2. Students will define the terms and answer the assessment questions for section 2.
Friday: Students will analyze the Supreme Court decision on the Loving case and how it impacted the States. Students will read and discuss chapter 4 section 3. Students will define terms and answer the assessment questions for section 3.
Lesson Plans for Week 10/4/2015
Monday: Students will complete the quiz on Chapter 2.
Tuesday: Students will analyze the basic outline of the Constitution. Students will read and Chapter 3 Section 1. Students will define terms on page 68 and complete assessment questions 2 - 6 on page 75.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the four different ways by which the Constitution my be formally changed. Students will read and discuss chapter 3 section 2. Students will define the terms and complete assessment questions for section 3.
Thursday: Students will analyze how basic legislation has added to the understanding of the Constitution over time. Students will read and discuss chapter 3 section 3. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions for section 3.
Friday: Students will review chapter 3 for the quiz on Monday.
Lesson Plans for Week 9/27/2015
Monday: Students will analyze the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Students will read and discuss chapter 2 section 3. Students will define terms and assessment questions for section 3.
Tuesday: Students will analyze how the Framers created the Constitution. Students will read and discuss chapter 2 section 4. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions for section 4.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the opposing sides in the fight for ratification and describe the major arguments for and against the proposed Constitution. Students will read and discuss chapter 2 section 5. Students will complete the term words and assessment questions for section 5.
Thursday: Students will analyze a political cartoon regarding the American colonies desire for independence. Students will complete chapter 2 review on page 64 (questions 1 - 11).
Friday: Students will review chapter 2 by completing the handout for chapter 2 quiz. The handout will be used as a study guide for the quiz on Monday.
Lesson Plans for Week 9/21/2015
Monday: Students will demonstrate mastery on the basic Principles of Government. Students will complete an open book and note quiz on chapter 1.
Tuesday: Students will analyze the basic concepts of government. Students will read and discuss chapter 2 section 1. Students will complete terms and assessment questions for section 1.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the steps to independence for America. Students will read and discuss chapter 2 section 2. Students will define terms and complete assessment questions for section 2.
Thursday: Students will analyze the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Students will read and discuss chapter 2 section 3. Students will define terms and assessment questions for section 3.
Friday: Students will analyze how the Framers created the Constitution. Students will read and discuss chapter 2 section 4. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions for section 4.
Lesson Plans for Week 9/14/2015
Monday: Students will analyze the four defining characteristics of a state. Students will read and discuss chapter 1 section 1. Students will define terms and complete review questions.
Tuesday: Students will analyze governments according to three sets of characteristics. Students will read and discuss chapter 1 section 2. Students will complete terms and review questions.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the foundations of democracy. Students will read and discuss chapter 1 section 3. Students will define terms and complete review questions.
Thursday: Constitution Day. Students will analyze the Bill of Rights. Students will work in groups on selected Amendments. Students will report their findings to the class.
Friday: Students will complete quiz on chapter 1. They may use their notes and terms.
Lesson Plans for Week 9/8/2015
Tuesday: Students will analyze the supply list and be prepared with their supplies on the next school day. Students will also identify and discuss the school/classroom expectations.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the main headlines from the Detroit News, and take a position on how society should address the reported issues.
Thursday: Students will sign out their textbooks and read the 1st section to the 1st chapter of their book. Students will interview a fellow student and present their report to the class on Friday.
Friday: Students will introduce and give a report on their assigned student.
Lesson Plans for Week 5/17/2015
Lesson Plans for Week 5/17/2015
Monday: Review Chapter 14 for the quiz on Tuesday.
Tuesday: Complete the quiz on Chapter 14.
Wednesday: Students will analyze why the Constitution created a national judiciary. Students will read and discuss chapter 18 section 1. Students will complete handout 1.
Thursday: Students will analyze the inferior courts. Students will read and discuss chapter 18 section 2. Students will complete handout 2.
Friday: No class, half day.
Lesson Plans for Week 5/10/2015
Monday: Students will continue viewing he film "Recount."
Tuesday: Students will complete viewing the film "Recount." Students will work in groups to determine a plan to increase voter participation and voter accuracy.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the executive powers of the President. Students will read and discuss Chapter 14 Section 2. Students will complete terms and answer assessment questions for section 2.
Thursday: Students will analyze the diplomatic and military powers of the President. Students will read and discuss Chapter 14 Section 3. Students will complete terms and answer assessment questions for section 3.
Friday: Students will analyze the legislative and judicial powers of the President. Students will read and discuss Chapter 14 Section 4. Students will complete terms and answer assessment questions for section 4.
Lesson Plans for Week 5/3/2015
Monday: Students will read and discuss chapter 13 section 5. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions at the end of the section.
Tuesday: No School.
Wednesday: Student will review Chapter 13 for the Quiz on Thursday.
Thursday: Students will complete the quiz on Chapter 13.
Friday: Students will analyze the growth of Presidential power. Students will read and discuss chapter 14 section 1. Students will complete the handout for section 1.
Lesson Plans for Week 4/26/2015
Monday - Wednesday: Mstep Testing. Students in class will review sections 1 - 3 for chapter 13.
Thursday: Students will analyze the process for nomination to the Presidency. Students will read and discuss chapter 13 section 4. Students will complete terms and assessment questions for section 4.
Friday: Students will analyze how the electoral vote determines who wins the Presidency. Students will read and discuss chapter 13 section 5. Students will define the terms and complete the assessment questions for section 5.
Lesson Plans for Week 4/19/2015
Monday: Students will review chapter 12 for the quiz on Tuesday. Students will analyze political leanings and explain how it impacts decision making.
Tuesday: Students will complete the quiz on Chapter 12. Students will share in class their proposed bills and resolutions.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the many roles of the President. Students will read and discuss chapter 11 section 1. Student will define terms and answer assessment questions.
Thursday: Students will analyze the Presidential succession. Students will read and discuss chapter 16 section 2. Student will complete terms and assessment questions.
Friday: Students will analyze the Framers' plan for Presidential selection. Students will read and discuss chapter 16 section 3. Students will complete terms and assessment questions.
Lesson Plans for Week 4/12/2015
Monday: Students will analyze how Congress is organized. Students will read and discuss chapter 12 section 1. Students will definer terms and complete assessment questions for section 1.
Tuesday: Students will analyze how most work in Congress is done in committees. Students will read and discuss chapter 12 section 2. Students will complete terms and assessment questions for section 2.
Wednesday: Students will analyze how Congress makes law. Students will read and discuss chapter 12 section 3. Students will define terms and answer assessment questions for section 3.
Thursday: Students will analyze how laws are made in the Senate. Students will read and discuss chapter 12 section 4. Students will complete terms and assessment questions for section 4.
Friday: Students will complete notes for quiz on chapter 12. Students will complete viewing the film "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington."
Lesson Plans for Week 3/29/2015
Monday: Review for the quiz on chapter 11.
Tuesday: Complete the quiz on chapter 11.
Wednesday: View the film "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington."
Thursday: No class scheduled. Hours 1 - 3.
Friday: No school.
Lesson Plans for Week 3/23/2015
Monday: Students will analyze the other expressed powers of Congress. Students will read and discuss chapter 11 section 2. Students will define terms and complete the assessment questions at the end of the section. Students will check and correct their work.
Tuesday: Students will analyze the implied powers on Congress. Student will read and discuss chapter 11 section 3. Students will define terms on page 312 and answer questions 2 - 6, page 316.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the nonlegislative powers of Congress. Students will read and discuss chapter 11 section 4. Students will complete terms and assessment questions for section 4.
Thursday: Students will complete notes on chapter 11 for the quiz on Monday.
Friday: Half day. Pep rally is planned.
Lesson Plans for Week 3/16/2015
Monday: Students will describe how senators are elected. Students will read and discuss chapter 10 section 3. Students will complete handout 3. Students will check and correct their work.
Tuesday: Students will analyze the major roles played by those who serve in Congress. Students will read and discuss chapter 10 section 4. Students will complete handout 4. Students will check and correct their work.
Wednesday: Students will complete chapter 10 quiz.
Thursday: Students will analyze the types of powers delegated to Congress. Students will read and discuss chapter 11 section 1. Students will complete handout 1. Students will check and correct their work.
Friday: Students will analyze Congress and the key sources of its foreign relations powers. Students will read and discuss chapter 11 section 2. Students will complete handout 2. Students will check and correct their work.
Lesson Plans for Week 3/8/2015
Monday: Review Chapter 4 for the quiz on Tuesday.
Tuesday: Review for quiz. Complete the quiz on Chapter 4.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the Constitutional purpose fora bicameral Congress. Students will read and discuss chapter 10 section 1. Students will complete handout 1. Students will check and correct their work.
Thursday: Students will analyze how the seats of the House are reapportioned among the States after each census. Students will read and discuss chapter 10 section 2. Students will complete handout 2. Students will check and correct their work.
Friday: Students will analyze how members of the Senate are elected. Students will read and discuss chapter 10 section 3. Students will complete handout 3. Students will check and correct their work.
Lesson Plans for Week 3/1/2015
Monday: Students will analyze the reasons why the Framers choose the system of federalism. Students will read and discuss chapter 4 section 1. Students will complete handout 1. Students will check and correct their work.
Tuesday: ACT Testing.
Wednesday: Work Keys Testing.
Thursday: Students will analyze the process for admitting new States to the Union. Students will read and discuss chapter 4 section 2. Students will complete handout 2. Students will check and correct their work.
Friday: Students will analyze the purpose of the Full Faith and Credit Clause. Students will read and discuss chapter 4 section 3. Students will complete handout 3. Students will check and correct their work.
Lesson Plans for Week 2/22/2015
Monday: Students will analyze the basic outline of the Constitution. Students will read and discuss chapter 3 section 1. Students will complete handout 1. Students will check and correct their work.
Tuesday: Students will analyze how the formal Amendment process involves the concept of Federalism. Students will read and discuss chapter 3 section 2. Students will complete handout 2. Students will check and correct their work.
Wednesday: Students will analyze how legislation has added to our understanding of the Constitution. Students will read and discuss chapter 3 section 3. Students will complete handout 3. Students will check and correct their work.
Thursday: Students will review chapter 3 for the quiz on Friday.
Friday: Students will complete the quiz on chapter 3.
Lesson Plans for Week 2/8/2015
Monday: Students will review Chapter 2 for the test on Tuesday. Students will complete notes for the quiz.
Tuesday: Students will complete the quiz on chapter 2.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the basic outline of the Constitution. Students will read and discuss Chapter 3 Section 1. Students will complete handout 1. Students will check and correct their work.
Thursday: Students will analyze how the formal Amendment process involves the concept of Federalism. Students will read and discuss chapter 3 section 2. Students will complete handout 2. Students will check and correct their work.
Friday: Students will analyze how legislation has added to our understanding of the Constitution. Students will read and discuss chapter 3 section 3. Students will complete handout 3. Students will check and correct their work.
Lesson Plans for Week 2/1/2015
Monday: Students will analyze the reasons for colonial independence. Students will read Chapter 2 sections 2 and 3. Students will complete handout 2/3. Students will correct and check their work.
Tuesday: Students will analyze the creation of the Constitution. Students will read and discuss Chapter 2 Section 4. Students will work on handout 4. Students will check and correct their work.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the fight to ratify the Constitution. Students will read and discuss chapter 2 section 5. Students will complete handout 5. Students will check and correct their work.
Thursday: Students will review chapter 2 for the quiz on Friday.
Friday: Students will complete the quiz on chapter 2.
Lesson Plans for Week 1/25/2015
Monday: Students analyze the foundations of democracy. Students will read and discuss Chapter 1 Section 3. Students will work on handout 2/3. Students will check and correct their work. Students will view "A New Nation."
Tuesday: Students will view Michigan's State of the State Address. Students will study their handouts for the quiz on Wednesday.
Wednesday: Students will complete Chapter 1 Quiz. Students will read Chapter 2 Section 1 after completing the quiz.
Thursday: Students will analyze the political beginnings and the coming of independence for the American colonies. Students will read and discuss chapter 2 sections 1 and 2. Students will complete handout 1 and 2.
Friday: Students will analyze the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Students will read and discuss Chapter 2 Section 3. Students will complete handout 3. Students will check and correct their work.
Lesson Plans for Week 1/18/20
Tuesday: Students will go over classroom rules and expectations. Students will read an article about "free speech" and discuss the meaning of free speech.
Wednesday: Students will analyze the purpose of government and the meaning of state. Students will read and discuss chapter 1 section 1. Students will work on assessment questions for section 1.
Thursday: Students will analyze the different forms of government. Students will read and discuss chapter 1 section 2. Students will work on assessment questions for section 2.
Friday: Students will analyze the foundations for democracy. Students will read and discuss chapter 1 section 3. Students will work on assessment questions for section 3.