CONSTITUTION QUIZLET |
27 AMENDMENTS QUIZLET |
UNIT 2 NOTES
Constitution Notes
Amendments Notes
Monday, February 4th
Essential Question: How does the Preamble establish goals for our nation? 1. CNN 10 2. Constitution Scavenger Hunt 3. Preamble Evaluation WS 4. Notes - The Constitution, Preamble and Principles 1-4 5. 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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Tuesday, February 5th Essential Question: How are the principles of the Constitution seen today and throughout history? 1. Warm-Up #6 2. Notes - Checks and Balances, Federalism and Implied Powers 3. Review Principles of the Constitution 4. CNBC Video: Marijuana and Federalism |
Wednesday, February 6th
Essential Question: Why are the 7 Articles in the Constitution such a solid framework for government?
1. Finish CNBC Video
2. Warm-Up #7
3. Notes - 7 Articles and the Amending Process
4. Review Principles of the Constitution / 7 Articles WS
5. 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 Thursday!!!
Essential Question: Why are the 7 Articles in the Constitution such a solid framework for government?
1. Finish CNBC Video
2. Warm-Up #7
3. Notes - 7 Articles and the Amending Process
4. Review Principles of the Constitution / 7 Articles WS
5. 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 Thursday!!!
Thursday, February 7th
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. |
Friday, February 8th
1. Guest Speaker - Officer Jerriel - Searches and Seizures
1. Guest Speaker - Officer Jerriel - Searches and Seizures
After watching the video, should the death penalty be considered 'cruel and unusual punishment?'
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Monday, February 11th
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. |
Tuesday, February 12th
Essential Question: How do Amendments 11-27 extend the rights of all citizens? 1. Review 2. Notes - Amendments 11-19 3. Amendments BINGO 4. Death Penalty Video 5. Debate Prep |
Review the 27 Amendments with this Amendment rap!
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Wednesday, February 13th
Essential Question: How do Amendments 11-27 extend the rights of all citizens?
1. Review
2. Amendments 21-27
3. Amendment Pictionary
4. Death Penalty Video
5. Death Penalty Debate Prep
27 Amendments Sheet - simply meant to check your notes vs. mine.
HW:
1. Study for quiz!
Essential Question: How do Amendments 11-27 extend the rights of all citizens?
1. Review
2. Amendments 21-27
3. Amendment Pictionary
4. Death Penalty Video
5. Death Penalty Debate Prep
27 Amendments Sheet - simply meant to check your notes vs. mine.
HW:
1. Study for quiz!
Thursday, February 14th
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 tutoring 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 tutoring 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***
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