August 31, 2016

Agenda
Bellringer #3(on computer)
Journal (on computer)--Find a current event
Finish Chapter 1 notes--duties
Study for Quiz (Self Checks, Terms)
Take Quiz--You must take quiz at home if you don't get 70% or better
-->When finished work on making your contract for this class.
Rule of Law Activity

Learning Targets
I can explain the duties and responsibilities of citizens.
I can explain historical events that united the colonists.

HW: Make sure disclosure document is in. Friday is last day to submit grade proposals. 
These should have a minimum of 10 hours of outside work applying government. 

Monday August 29, 2016

Bellringer #2 (on laptops)
Current Event (Question on laptop)

Agenda

Journal #2 
Power Point/ Unit 1 Guiding Notes
Group Work/Presentations -- Forms of Government Jig Saw

5 Concepts of Democracy Collages

Work Time: Student Contracts, Chapter Checks, Key Terms
Names

Learning Targets:
*I can explain what the purpose of government is.
*I can analyze how government powers are acquired and justified.

Homework:
*Read Disclosure document and sign through google forms by 11:59 p.m.

*Start coming up with contracts as to how you will deserve an A or B in this class.
*Quiz Next Time

Thursday August 25, 2016

Bellringer (on laptops)
Current Event (Question on laptop)

Agenda

Journal
Power Point/ Unit 1 Guiding Notes
Group Work/Presentations -- Forms of Government
Names

Learning Targets:
*I can explain what the purpose of government is.
*I can analyze how government powers are acquired and justified.

Homework:
*Read Disclosure document and sign through google forms by 11:59 p.m.

*Finish Journal #1 (On Canvas by 7:30 am Monday)

*Start coming up with contracts as to how you will deserve an A or B in this class.

Disclosure Document

Monday August 23, 2016

Discussion: What is wrong with the US education system? How do we fix it?
Current Event: CNN Student News

Agenda
Disclosure debate
Go over disclosure document
Names
Finish Ch 1 notes

Learning Targets
I can explain how the US Government works.

HW: Get Disclosure Document Signed. Journal #1.

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