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

--John Adams

Saturday, October 17, 2015

Week of October 19-23

Hey Gang!  Welcome to the 9th week of school.  Can you believe it's the 9th week???  We finish our CIVICS Unit this week and enter the world of the PRESIDENTS!!!  

Below are the videos we've watched during our Civics Unit!

-BrainPop - Checks and Balances System
-BrainPop - Bill of Rights - First Ten Amendments
-I'm Just A Bill!!! Schoolhouse Rock!
-The Preamble! Schoolhouse Rock!

The Link to the Civics Unit Notes:  Civics Unit Notes/Document Click Me!



Day 1
In Class:  Continue reading the Bill of Rights and the Amendments...Huzzah!
HW:  Constitution HW Assignment Due Wednesday!!!
Notes:  Government test is on DAY 3 of this week (Wednesday or Thursday)  Study Guide for Test

Day 2
In Class:  Finish reading the Amendments, Constitutional Scenarios and last questions before the test!
HW:   Constitution HW Assignment Due Wednesday!!!
Notes:  Government test is on DAY 3 of this week (Wednesday or Thursday)   Study Guide for Test

Day 3 -- Civics Test!!!!   Constitution HW Assignment Due Wednesday!!!

Day 4
In Class: Assume the Position -- George Washington's Presidency...Read the packet/watch the videos and answer the questions about George Washington for MONDAY.  HOMEWORK GRADE!!! -- Here is the link to the George Washington Packet Reading: Washington, Adams, and Jefferson Presidencies! 
HW:  George Washington Questions due Monday for a HW Grade!!!  They must be printed and turned in at the beginning of class!!!
Notes:  None!