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

--John Adams

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Week of October 27--October 31

Hey Gang!  We have a BIG week this week!  The government test is on Day 3 of this week, so either Wednesday or Thursday for you.  After the test..We go into THE PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES!!!! YESSSSSSS!!!!!!  Below are things you need to know for the government test:
  • How a bill becomes a law
  • How to pass an amendment
  • What are some powers given to the state governments?
  • Be able to explain what the relations among the states are...Article IV: A basic summary
  • Know ALL 27 Amendments, and please know their Roman Numerals. i.e. XVI Amendment is the ....
  • Differences between Democrats and Republicans (small things though..)
  • Requirements to be a Senator, House of Representative, President
  • How many votes are in the House of Reps, Senate, Electoral College
  • How the Electoral College works
  • The three branches of government
  • Term lengths of House of Reps, Senate, President, Supreme Court
  • Powers of Congress, President, Supreme Court
  • Which house of Congress benefits the LARGER states....the SMALLER states...


Here are a few Video Podcasts too you might like..


Day 1
In Class:  Let's discuss the differences between Democrats and Republicans...Let's also look at how the Electoral College works too...BrainPop Political Beliefs  -- Constitutional Scenarios!
Notes:  Government test on Day 3! ...George Washington Presidential Project due November 7.  

Day 2
In Class:  How does the Electoral College work:  How the Electoral College votes?!?! -- Then Study Time for the Test...
Notes:  Government test on Day 3! ...George Washington Presidential Project due November 7.  

Day 3
In Class:  Government test!!!!! Huzzah!  
HW:  None!
Notes:  Government test on Day 3! ...George Washington Presidential Project due November 7.  

Day 4
In Class:  The Nation Begins!  The First President of the United States...George Washington...We're going to watch The Ultimate Guide to the Presidents about George Washington...
HW:  Please watch the following video podcast about George Washington and answer the following questions in this Google Form: Click Me for HW for Washington Video Podcast! about G. Wash!  Due MONDAY, Nov. 3


Notes:  Government test on Day 3! ...George Washington Presidential Project due November 7.