Archive for November, 2008
Lesson Plans: December 1st – 5th
In this last week before Mock testing, we’re going to get into the workings of the US Constitution.
Objectives: Explain concepts of Federalism, Bicameralism, Seperation of Powers, & Checks and Balances. Explain how speccific provisions of the Bill of Rights limit the powers of the Government. Describe how a bill becomes a law.
Monday
WU
Flash Card Game
New Flash [...]
Lesson Plans: November 24-28
This week we’ll start looking at the issues raised and settled during the Constitutional Convention.
Monday
WU
Quiz
Presentation 10
Begin Presentation 11 Supplemental
Tuesday
WU
Flash Cards
Video Clip
Conclude Supplemental
Wednesday
WU
Quiz
Presentation 11: A More Perfect Union – Constitutional Convention
Thursday
WU
Short Memory Game
Mind Mapping Activity: Issues and Compromises at the Constitutional Convention
Handout
Friday
Moodle: Topic 11
Lesson Plans: November 10 – 14
This week is a bit of a hodgepodge of activities. I’m out for a number of days. We’ve a test over the revolution. And we’re continuing our study of the Articles and getting into the Constitutional Convention.
Monday
WU
Review Sheet for Test
Guided Reading
Note: Level 1 will work on Zinn questions
Tuesday: No School
Wednesday:
WU
Graphic Organizer
Presentation 9: Articles of Confederation
Homework
Thursday
WU
Quiz
Presentation [...]
Lesson Plans: November 3-7
The goal of this week is to wrap up the Rev. War and move into the Articles of Confederation.
Objectives: History F (Indicator 5:A-E)
Kid friendly lingo: Learn why the Articles of Conferation didn’t work as an effective government.
Monday
WU
Finish Newspaper Assignment (due Tuesday)
Tuesday
WU: Demonstration of 4 point complete with grading
Presentation
Homework Assignment
Wednesday
Topic 9: In the Lab
Thursday
WU: 2 Point [...]
