Warm-Up: Answer the questions that are assigned to you in your notebook:
Target 3A: Form conclusions about what life was like for multiple groups on the eve of Westward Expansion
On Canvas, you will be completing a webquest about Native peoples and Tejanos in the west and what their life was like during Westward Expansion. Follow the directions on Canvas!
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Warm-Up: Straw Poll Write your name on the quarter sheet of paper and number it 1-4. Fold it in half and turn it in to Peetz! 1. Pick one Presidential Candidate you would vote for and write their name.
2. Pick one Senate Candidate you would vote for and write their name.
3, Pick one District 3 Representative Candidate you would vote for and write their name.
4. Will you register to vote when you are old enough? Write yes or no.
Warm-Up: If you could ask the candidates running for president any question about their policy and what their plans are, what would it be? Write it in your notebook and wait for instructions! Candidates Kahoot!
Welcome Back! Semester 2, here we come! Warm-up: Here are the remaining units/topics this year:
Next Monday, January 27th, 2020: Iowa Straw Poll Today: You are doing some research in your groups about the candidates in the Straw Poll! Click the button to see all the candidates.
These answers need to be written in your notebook! Best places to look for research:
Day 3: You will have 20 minutes to finish up your research on candidates for the Straw Poll. If you're not done with the presidential candidates, move on to Senate candidates. If you are all the way done, pick your favorite candidate for each race and explain why in one sentence. Then, see me for more instructions.
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Bill of Rights Presentation Day: 3C Daily Target: Evaluate the impact of the Bill of Rights on Americans Success Criteria:
3C - Bill of Rights: Final part of Unit 3! In your notebooks, write an abbreviated version of the 10 amendments in the Bill of Rights from page 114-115 of the textbook!
Note: Each number is the amendment within the Bill of Rights
3C: Assess the impact of the US government structure on citizens Daily: Evaluate the impact of the Bill of Rights on Americans.
Bill of Rights Project! You and your table mates will complete a project that covers one amendment in the Bill of Rights, assessing how that amendment added civil liberties or rights that Americans have today. I will assign amendments. Options:
There will also be an exit slip on Wednesday covering the projects, as well as a reflection on the project. You need to start working today, as well as letting Peetz know which option your group will go with for the project!
Federalism WebQuest: Who Represents Me? Get your computer right away and log on to iCivics. Complete the 7 questions on the assignment: Federalism: Who Represents Me? ICIVICS CLASS CODE: ![]() MAKE SURE TO:
This is the final part of your 3B Federalism grade.
Warm-Up: Write the definition of federalism in your notebook Federalism: The division of government powers between the federal, state, and local levels of government. As we watch this short video, sketch the visual of federalism that he draws in your notebook. Now that we know a little bit more about federalism, read the resource below to answer the questions on the next page.
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Warm-Up: Go over definitions and checks from yesterday's research! (questions 1 and 2 for each check and balance) US Government Structure: 3A CFA Differentiate the roles of the three branches of government in the law making process Daily: Form conclusions about the importance of checks and balances Success Criteria:
Example: Check and Balance: Declare War Which branch has this power and which branch gets their power checked? __L__ ---> __E___ Why is this check and balance important?
Remember that there's a backside to the CFA! Warm-Up: Write which branches of government these checks and balances apply to. Work with your table mates if you want!
With your groups, research these checks and balances
Issue Pardons
Judicial Review Declare War Accept/Reject Executive Appointments (Advice and Consent) |