CONSTITUTION QUIZLET |
27 AMENDMENTS QUIZLET |
UNIT 2 NOTES
Constitution Notes
Amendments Notes
DAILY CALENDAR
Tuesday, September 8th
Essential Question: How does the Preamble establish goals for our nation? 1. Constitution Scavenger Hunt 2. Preamble Evaluation WS 3. Notes - The Constitution, Preamble and Principles 1-4 4. A closer look at the "Rule of Law" Questions for discussion: a. Is it okay for cops to speed because they're cops? Should they have special privileges? What about politicians? b. Is catching them for speeding really a big deal? Or is this overblown? Where should the line be drawn? b. How do we hold everyone accountable for following the law? |
How does the "rule of law" apply here?
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Wednesday, September 9th
Essential Question: How are the principles of the Constitution seen today and throughout history? 1. The Preamble - Schoolhouse Rock 2. Federalism/Checks and Balances Warm-Up 3. Notes - Checks and Balances, Federalism and Implied Powers 4. Review Principles of the Constitution 5. CNBC Video: Marijuana and Federalism |
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Thursday, September 10th
Essential Question: Why are the 7 Articles in the Constitution such a solid framework for government?
1. Warm-Up #4
2. Notes - 7 Articles and the Amending Process
3. 7 Articles WS
4. The 28th Amendment
-1 handwritten page
-Must explain why it should be passed
-Give 2+ reasons people fighting against your Amendment would say and explain why they are wrong
Homework: Study for Quiz on Friday!!!
Essential Question: Why are the 7 Articles in the Constitution such a solid framework for government?
1. Warm-Up #4
2. Notes - 7 Articles and the Amending Process
3. 7 Articles WS
4. The 28th Amendment
-1 handwritten page
-Must explain why it should be passed
-Give 2+ reasons people fighting against your Amendment would say and explain why they are wrong
Homework: Study for Quiz on Friday!!!
Friday, September 11th
Essential Question: How does the Bill of Rights protect all citizens? 1. Academic Quiz / Honors Quiz 2. Bill of Rights (Amendments 1-5) 3. Debate Prep - Death Penalty: Use this form to prepare your debate. I will moderate the debate with these guiding questions. |
Monday, September 14th Essential Question: How does the Bill of Rights protect all citizens?
1. Review 2. Notes - Bill of Rights (Amendments 6-10) 3. Bill of Rights WS 4. Video 5. Debate Prep - Death Penalty: Use this debate sheet to prepare your debate. I will moderate the debate with these guiding questions. |
After watching the video, should the death penalty be considered 'cruel and unusual punishment?'
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Tuesday, September 15th
Essential Question: How do Amendments 11-27 extend the rights of all citizens? 1. Bill of Rights BINGO 2. Notes - Amendments 11-27 3. Amendments Pictionary 4. Death Penalty Video 5. Debate Prep |
Review the 27 Amendments with this Amendment rap!
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Wednesday, September 16th
Essential Question: How do Amendments 11-27 extend the rights of all citizens? 1. Review - Amendments Worksheet & 27 Amendments Timed Quiz (:24 seconds is the class record for 4th - Alex ; :30 is the class record for 2nd Period - Anika; :26 is Mr. McConnell's record) 2. Catch up on work (make up any missing quizzes/tests/work) 3. Death Penalty Debate Prep Homework: Study for quiz! |
27 AMENDMENTS QUIZLET |
Thursday, September 17th
1. Honors Amendment Quiz / Academic Amendment Quiz
2. Death Penalty Debate
***If you are absent for the debate, the makeup debate will be held during Wednesday tutorials A&B lunch. Be there ASAP***
***If you are choosing the alternative assignment, you will write a 1.5-2 page paper on the death penalty using your completed debate sheet. 12 point font, times new roman, double spaced. Make sure you cite your sources***
1. Honors Amendment Quiz / Academic Amendment Quiz
2. Death Penalty Debate
***If you are absent for the debate, the makeup debate will be held during Wednesday tutorials A&B lunch. Be there ASAP***
***If you are choosing the alternative assignment, you will write a 1.5-2 page paper on the death penalty using your completed debate sheet. 12 point font, times new roman, double spaced. Make sure you cite your sources***
Friday, September 18th
End of Unit. Go to next Unit!