The link for the study guide for the test on Monday is posted below:
drive.google.com/file/d/1baHXnuk3liDb6Rz92AJI2VRf3Ys8QkR7/view?usp=sharing
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For today: A. Vocabulary review. B. Emperor's New Grove clip C. Reminder vocabulary quiz tomorrow D. Poster Project Create a travel poster about which civilization you consider to be the best from the ones we have studied. It is an advertisement selling your civilization as a destination for people to visit on vacation. Due Friday Requirements: 1. At least 7 visuals 2. At least 5 pieces of historically accurate information on the civilization 3. An appealing heading/title 4. Geographic features/location of the civilization 5. Organized layout with legible handwriting The link for the Latin American Lecture is posted below:
docs.google.com/presentation/d/19ZcMNJd7VLrxq06dO7IsVtm9QVgPso6BBjSd9O4QTkM/edit#slide=id.p The Inca reading is posted below. Take notes on your reading on a separate sheet of paper:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wo3GWudJEA1v0QbX4STPb7N1KVYDK0Bu/view?usp=sharing The Jigsaw is posted below: read your assigned section (Person 1 - pages 271-272 to the "Arrival of the Aztecs" , Person 2 - pages 272- "Arrival of the Aztecs" to bottom of page 273, Person 3 - 274 through 275, Person 4 -276 through page 277)
Aztec reading: usp=sharingdrive.google.com/file/d/1Nv1Iz8k6Bw8LEA1c5iKylAA_G28sBy_J/view?usp=sharing The link to the Maya Reading is listed below:
drive.google.com/open?id=1K9jzKJCWtJQVFr9y_LI5ONR7N6knXz8l The link for the Lecture from today is as follows:
usp=sharingdocs.google.com/presentation/d/19ZcMNJd7VLrxq06dO7IsVtm9QVgPso6BBjSd9O4QTkM/edit?usp=sharing The Olmec Reading link is as follows: usp=sharingdrive.google.com/file/d/1CvgwUC7MgkwceU5_WLLeh0zQ33JNJh9T/view?usp=sharing The Zopetec reading link is as follows: usp=sharingdrive.google.com/file/d/1qaKblHeoG-0xvdvnWQdKsbt-5Yyqp_9f/view?usp=sharing 11/1411/14/2018
1 Comment 1) Complete the map activity handed out in class. Due on 11/14 2) Complete the following reading activity: Due on 11/15 1 - Read Chapter 6 "Civilizations of the Americas" pages 186-194. 2 - Complete "Terms, People, Places" by giving a one or two sentence explanation of the term. 3 - Write 10 notes covering the main ideas found in the chapter. 4 - Complete the note taking activity on page 186 and 188. 5 - Complete questions 2,4, and 5 on page 194.
Research Resources:
Ms. Bacon's Library Databases Court Case Database List of the Amendments Writing Resources: Research Question & Thesis Handout: Google Doc OR Word Doc Outline Template: Google Doc OR Word Doc Essay & Work Cited Page Template: Google Doc OR Word Doc Citation Resources: How to do MLA in-text citation How to make an MLA Work Cited Page
Friday, Oct 26thHow to find and cite your ORIGINAL Supreme Court Case? Oyez Legal Database - to search for the original document of your Supreme Court Case Thursday, Oct 25thHomework:
Wednesday, Oct 24thLibrary Research Time for your Civics Research Paper - finding a book source & make research notecards for it How to MLA Cite a Book Source?? Tuesday, Oct 23rdCivics Fall Research Paper topic selection - if you didn't get a chance to do it in class, click here to fill out the form to select your topic. Lecture on citizenship - rights & duties Homework:
Monday, Oct 22ndIntroduce Civics Fall Research Paper Homework:
Friday, Oct 19thFinished up Supreme Court Case Review on both cases Go over vocab terms - primary & secondary sources (if you were absent for this, please get the notes/definition from a classmate) Practice writing thesis statements Thursday, Oct 18thSupreme Court Case Review (of your 2 cases) How to write a history thesis statement Homework: 1 Work Cited Page for the two Supreme Court cases that you made research note cards on - must submit to Turnitin.com by tomorrow morning 8am.
Wednesday, Oct 17thVocab List #6:
Landmark Supreme Court Cases Mini Research Project - work day, see Tuesday for all of the links. Homework: You will need (at least) 10 research note cards done for your 2nd case by tomorrow! Tuesday, Oct 16thLandmark Supreme Court Cases Mini Research Project
Monday, Oct 15thLandmark Supreme Court Cases Mini Research Project How to research in the databases & make research note cards Homework: Bring 20 notecards to class tomorrow Friday, Oct 12thAmendments Library MLA & database lesson with Ms. Bacon Thursday, Oct 11thVocab #4 Quiz Life of Pi Socratic Seminar Bill of Rights reading and activity Wednesday, Oct 10thPSAT Day - No class Tuesday, Oct 9thDiscuss new cell phone policy for the classroom Introduce Judiciary Review Homework: Read & take notes on Chapter 4 Section 5 - Interpreting the Constitution (pgs. 71-75). Focus your reading & notes on the following section Marbury v. Madison, McCulloch v. Maryland, United States v. Nixon, Gross v. Lopez (pgs. 72-75) if you were in class for the lecture. If you weren't here today, please read and take notes from pg 71. Monday, Oct 8thTeacher Work Day - no class Friday, Oct 5thIn-class writing pre-assessment on executive power - if you were absent for this, you will need to set up a time before or after school to get this done Homework: Vocab List #4 chart Thursday, Oct 4thWrap up discussion on Executive Power Writing a thesis/claim statement & identifying evidence about Executive Power - Is the continuous expansion of executive power a threat to our democracy? Homework: Create a brainstorm (outline or mind map) with a thesis/claim statement and evidence that answers the above question. Wednesday, Oct 3rdVocab List #4 - chart due next Thursday & Vocab quiz NEXT THURSDAY Expansion of Executive Power Read/annotate article on expansion of executive power answering the question: How has executive power expanded in the 20th-21st century? Homework: finish reading and annotating the article on expansion of executive power that we started reading in class. Tuesday, Oct 2ndFinish up Gerrymandering video Review powers of the federal government: Legislative, Judiciary, Executive Executive Branch - executive power & executive orders
Monday, Oct 1stFriday, Sept 28thFederalism Read Chapter 6 Section 1-2 (pgs. 97-100 in Civics textbook) & answering the following questions:
Thursday, Sept 27thCh 4 Section 2 Reading Quiz Go over the structure of the constitution 3 Branches of Gov't & their powers partner activity Wednesday, Sept 26thVocab Quiz! American Revolution, Articles of Confederation, & Constitutional Convention Homework: Read & take notes (any style you prefer) of Chapter 4 Section 2: Elements of the Constitution in your textbook, pages 60-63 Tuesday, Sept 25thFinish talking about economic systems Intro to Foundations of American Gov't - Enlightenment Philosophers Homework: Study for for your Vocab Quiz tomorrow! Monday, Sept 24thFinish up Comparative Gov't jigsaw
Reminder: Vocab Quiz this Wednesday! Study your terms! Friday, Sept 21stReview homework - outlining note taking method Comparative Government Jigsaw Thursday, Sept 20thIntro to Civics Table group discussion on power & authority Mini lecture on 5 forms of power Table group discussion on the purpose of government How to read & take notes from a textbook - outlining Work on reading & outlining notes for Chapter 1 Section 3: The Foundations of Government Homework: Finish reading & outlining notes for Chapter 1 Section 3: The Foundations of Government Wednesday, Sept 19thWrap up Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
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