"There are two types of education. One should teach us how to make a living, and the other how to live..."

--John Adams

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Week of October 12--16

Monday, October 12 -- Columbus Day!
In Class: Articles V, VI, VII of Constitution - Introduce the Amendments
Homework: You need to study for the Civics Test on Wednesday!
Notes: Civics Test Part I on Wednesday

Tuesday, October 13
In Class: Amendments I--X The Bill of Rights
Homework: You need to study for the Civics Test on Wednesday!
Notes: Civics Test Part I TOMORROW!

Wednesday, October 14
In Class: Civics Test on Articles of the Constitution (I--VII) -- Democrat or Republican Homework Assignment & Checks and Balances Sheet distributed for notes
Homework: Start studying the Amendments & Democrat/Republican Sheet due Friday, Constitutional Scenario Worksheets due NEXT Wednesday
Notes: Part II of Civics Test next Thursday, October 21

Thursday, October 15
In Class: Amendments I-XVI, Bill of Rights, Slavery Amendments, Citizens Rights -- Students receive the Amendment Scenario Worksheet
Homework: Start studying the Amendments & Democrat/Republican Sheet due Friday, Constitutional Scenario Worksheets due NEXT Wednesday
Notes: Part II of Civics Test next Thursday, October 21

Friday, October 16
In Class: Turn in Democrat/Republican Sheet....Finish the Amendments (I--XXVII) ALL AMENDMENTS MUST BE FINISHED!!!
Homework: Start studying the Amendments & Democrat/Republican Sheet due Friday, Constitutional Scenario Worksheets due NEXT Wednesday

***It is imperative that you study your Articles and Amendments for the Civics Test!!! Part I of the test will count for First Quarter and Part II of the Civics Test will count for Second Quarter.