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

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Flash Card Game
New Flash [...]

Posted on November 25, 2008 at by Mister V · Permalink · Leave a comment
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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

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Flash Cards
Video Clip
Conclude Supplemental

Wednesday

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Quiz
Presentation 11: A More Perfect Union – Constitutional Convention

Thursday

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Short Memory Game
Mind Mapping Activity: Issues and Compromises at the Constitutional Convention
Handout

Friday

Moodle: Topic 11

Posted on November 16, 2008 at by Mister V · Permalink · Leave a comment
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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:

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Graphic Organizer
Presentation 9: Articles of Confederation
Homework

Thursday

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Quiz
Presentation [...]

Posted on November 7, 2008 at by Mister V · Permalink · Leave a comment
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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 [...]

Posted on November 2, 2008 at by Mister V · Permalink · Leave a comment
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