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

--John Adams

Saturday, September 18, 2021

Week 6: Sept. 20-24, 2k21

Second Continental Congress was a success! Huzzah!

Day 1
In Class:  Going over the Articles of Confederation HW and introducing the Philosophy of Gov't --  Civics unit!
  1. Why does government exist?
  2. Can a people live without a government?
  3. What is the best form of government for the people?
  4. What role does the government play in society
  5. Can a government be too big or too small?
  6. How does a government ensure it is doing the best job for all citizens?
  7. How can a government fail its citizens?
HW:  None!

Day 2
In Class: Civics unit!
  • Preamble to the Constitution
  • Article I -- Congress!
HW:  None!

Day 3
In Class:   Civics unit!
  1. Which is the Lower/Upper House? Why are they Upper and Lower?
  2. How does a bill become a law? 
  3. What are the powers of Congress?
  4. What are the powers denied to Congress?
  5. Why is the legislative branch the first branch in the Constitution?

AWESOME...and SHORT...Flick of Congress...ALL the stuff on the board, too
HW:  None!

Day 4
In Class:  Civics unit! -- Fun stuff today!
HW:  None!