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

--John Adams

Friday, October 11, 2013

Week of Oct. 14--18

Hello my fellow delegates!  We have begun reading the Constitution #GreatestDocumentEver!  We are almost done with Article I -- Creates the Legislative Branch -- and we will get into the Executive Branch and Judicial Branches...Huzzah!  
We may or may not have a pop quiz this week, so beware!

Day 1
In Class:  Finish Article I of the Constitution -- Senate, Qualifications, How a Bill becomes a Law...Powers of Congress and Powers Denied to Congress...
HW:   Donkey or Elephant HW due Friday! -- Are you a Democrat or a Republican?....Why?
Notes:  Government Test on Friday, October 25 Huzzah!

I'm just a Bill...How a Bill becomes a Law!!!



Video Podcast #1 -- Article I of the Constitution...Art I -- Art I s. VIII

Day 2
In Class:  Powers of the Congress, Powers denied to Congress, begin Article II and III -- Executive Branch -- The presidency, powers, etc...
HW:  Watch video podcast on Article II and III tonight and be ready to discuss tomorrow in class...Donkey or Elephant HW due Friday! -- Are you a Democrat or a Republican?....Why?
Notes:  Government Test on Friday, October 25 Huzzah!

Day 3
In Class:  Finish Article II and III -- Executive and Judicial Branches of Government...
HW:  Donkey or Elephant HW due Friday! -- Are you a Democrat or a Republican?....Why?
Notes:  Government Test on Friday, October 25 Huzzah!


Day 4
In Class:  Donkey vs. Elephant HW due today!!! Let's tackle Articles III, IV, V, VI, and HOPEFULLY VIII of the Constitution...Watch my Video Podcast over the weekend summarizing the Articles of the Constitution...
HW:  Watch the Video Podcast on the Articles of the Constitution -- Donkey or Elephant HW due Friday!
Notes:  Government Test on Friday, October 25 Huzzah!