The+Constitution

WE ARE NOW ON THE "A NEW NATION" UNIT

1/25 Test E-learning


 * Monday is a new semester
 * All students are now at 0/0 points
 * Turn in all assignments !!!
 * Check wiki every day
 * Check Student Connect Daily

1/23-24

Test Friday Bill of Rights Begin creating your group's task. DUE 1/25 Beginning of the Period

**// The Bill of Rights: Amendments 1-10 //**
**// For each Amendment: //** 1. In your own words! 2. Use Active Inspire or Publisher (for publisher save as a jpeg when finished) 3. For the the Amendment 4. Describe the rights, (some have more than 1) what does it/they mean? Vocabulary definitions. 5. Create a simple slogan for the right(s). 6. Include **__several images for each__** amendment that will quickly lets us know what the right is 7. Make sure it is very easy to tell which amendment it represents 8. titled (Amendment 1 etc...) 9. citations
 * Create **

**Finished?:**

 * 1) [|Teams game] (skip Citizenship columns)
 * 2) [|Jeopardy Review]
 * 3) [|Review test]
 * 4) HW-Study for test

1-18 Amendments 5-10: Notes and Discussion

[|Prezi Bill of Rights]

[|Kids law]

info graph

[|Simple Bill of Rights]

1-17 3rd and 4th Amendments: Notes

[|Prezi Bill of Rights] [|Kids law] info graph [|Simple Bill of Rights]



1/15-16

Read the links on the 2nd Amendment only: take Cornell notes Bill of Rights Kids Bill of Rights [|Prezi Bill of Rights] [|Kids law] info graph [|Simple Bill of Rights]
 * On your wiki post the meanings of each the the cartoons. Be sure to connect them to The 2nd Amendment.
 * Claim evidence connect
 * Don't forget to name small details from each cartoon as you evidence
 * You must be very specific.
 * 1) Here is the first cartoon for the 2nd Amendment
 * 2) Here is the second cartoon.
 * 3) Here is the final cartoon.

1/14

Begin creating your group's task.

**// The Bill of Rights: Amendment 1 //**

 * Create **

1. In your own words!

2. Use Active Inspire or Publisher (for publisher save as a jpeg when finished)

3. For the the first Amendment

4. Describe the rights, (more than 1) what does it/they mean? Vocabulary definitions.

5. Create a simple slogan for the right(s).

6. Include **__several images for each__** amendment that will quickly lets us know what the right is

7. Make sure it is very easy to tell which amendment it represents

8. titled (Amendment 1)

9. citations

1/11

Begin creating your group's task.

**// The Bill of Rights: Amendment 1 //**
1. In your own words! 2. Use Active Inspire or Publisher (for publisher save as a jpeg when finished) 3. For the the first Amendment 4. Describe the rights, (more than 1) what does it/they mean? Vocabulary definitions. 5. Create a simple slogan for the right(s). 6. Include **__several images for each__** amendment that will quickly lets us know what the right is 7. Make sure it is very easy to tell which amendment it represents 8. titled (Amendment 1) 9. citations
 * Create **


 * 1) Here is the link on Justin Bieber.
 * 2) Here is the link on the school newspaper censorship.

1/9-10 Madison Counselors Speaking and filling out class selection for High School

PLEASE review with your student/parent and return it tomorrow. Counselors will return tomorrow to finalize selections and review with each student.

1/8/2013

What are the Bill of Rights?

[|Bill of Rights 1-10]

[|Brain Pop Bill of Rights]

Bill of Rights Kids

Bill of Rights [|Prezi Bill of Rights]


 * On your wiki right a paragraph that explains the Bill of Rights as a whole.
 * We will start a group project today.

Bill of Rights

1/7/2013

Review the beginnings of our government:

DUE End of Period: ...In groups of 3-4
 * Create a list for the following items
 * Give a description of each and the effects, or the reasons it is included
 * 1) ** Articles of Confederation **
 * 2) ** Shays' Rebellion **
 * 3) ** Great Compromise: New Jersey Plan and Virginia Plan **
 * 4) ** The US Constitution **
 * 5) ** 3 Branches **
 * 6) ** Legislative **
 * 7) ** Executive **
 * 8) ** Judicial **

1. Articles of Confederation:

12/26

[|Quiz]

12/20 Make a one page-one-sided **__hand written__** "cheat sheet" for the test tomorrow.

Turn-on computers: Disconnect from internet: Connect to I21WIRELESS

Presentation by our counselor Mrs. Rozsnyoi


 * Rozsnyoi Link **


 * Log-in Using your COMPUTER LOG-IN **


 * email= id# **


 * California Reality Check **





12/18-19 Finish Branches Project Due 12/21

Use these documents to help study for the quiz on Friday.

For each Branch:
 * 12/17 **
 * 3 Branches Project: DUE 12/21 **
 * 1) Name the branch
 * 2) Explain what their job is in simple terms
 * 3) Name three powers the branch has
 * 4) Explain what the requirements are to be in each branch (age, residency, etc...)
 * 5) List how long they keep their job
 * 6) Explain how the other two branches keep this branch in “check”
 * 7) Find a pictures for each branch that helps us understand what the branch does.

Student Samples: [|Kevin's Prezi] Elisa's XtraN

[|Constitution] [|Brain Pop Branches of Government] [|Brain Pop Constitution]

12/14 Turn-on computers: Disconnect from internet: Connect to I21WIRELESS Presentation by our counselor Mrs. Rozsnyoi
 * Rozsnyoi Link **
 * Log-in Using your COMPUTER LOG-IN **
 * email= id# **


 * California Reality Check **

HW-Make sure you finish the yellow paper from Mrs. Rozsnyoi's presentation from Friday
 * *Constitution Search Due Monday Beginning of the Period!*

12/12-13
 * Constitution Search Due Friday E.O.P. **
 * **Start below, but check back for new finished projects to evaluate.**
 * **Answer the following questions in complete sentences in a word doc. (name file correctly)**
 * [[file:selbyperiod5/Constitution Search.pdf|Constitution Search.pdf]]
 * 1) Here is a link to help you look for answers.
 * 2) This is a searchable database.
 * 3) Here is a game for the powers.
 * 4) text 150-165

12/11-12
 * Great Compromise Project is DUE **


 * If you are finished:** On your wiki page create a new discussion.( I will demonstrate)
 * 1) Click "New Post"
 * 2) Copy and Paste into the "Subject": **Evaluate my Great Compromise Project**
 * 3) Copy and Paste into the "Message": U**se academic language, make claims and support with evidence and quality thinking**
 * 4) **(sample of a quality reply) (content, language use, images, citations, other?)**
 * 5) Reply to all peers projects that are posted correctly


 * NOT Finished**
 * Finish project, post to your wiki, and then do above!


 * Finished both?**
 * **Start below, but check back for new finished projects to evaluate.**
 * **Answer the following questions in complete sentences in a word doc. (name file correctly)**
 * [[file:selbyperiod5/Constitution Search.pdf|Constitution Search.pdf]]
 * 1) Here is a link to help you look for answers.
 * 2) This is a searchable database.
 * 3) Here is a game for the powers.

12/10 Due 12/11 The Great Compromise Project: Make this project resemble the best of you! Choice 1: Choice 2:

Requirements: Include the details of each: Did it on paper?
 * 1) Virginia Plan
 * 2) New Jersey Plan ...
 * 3) Connecticut Plan (Great Compromise)
 * 4) 3/5ths Compromise
 * 5) Advantages and disadvantages of the plans
 * 6) Terms: unicameral, bicameral, legislative branch, executive branch, judicial branch, House of Representatives, Senate
 * take an picture of it and post it to your wiki!
 * Finished: review
 * SAS Constitutional Convention (1180)

12/7 Due 12/11 The Great Compromise Project: Make this project resemble the best of you! Choice 1: Choice 2:

Requirements: Include the details of each:
 * 1) Virginia Plan
 * 2) New Jersey Plan ...
 * 3) Connecticut Plan (Great Compromise)
 * 4) 3/5ths Compromise
 * 5) Advantages and disadvantages of the plans
 * 6) Terms: unicameral, bicameral, legislative branch, executive branch, judicial branch, House of Representatives, Senate



12/6 > [|Great Compromise] > SAS Constitutional Convention (1180)
 * Take Cornell Notes on all of the following: ** the creation of our Constitution
 * [[file:ushistorylocker/Great Compromise.pdf|Great Compromise.pdf]]
 * [[file:imiddleushistory/New+Jersey+Plan+vs.+Virginia+Plan.pdf|New+Jersey+Plan+vs.+Virginia+Plan.pdf]]
 * Text 124-127
 * ** [|Rozsnyoi Link] **

12/5 Submit projects:
 * Take Cornell Notes on Articles of Confederation and Constitutional Congress
 * [[file:imiddleushistory/Articles of Confederation notes.ppt|Articles of Confederation notes.ppt]]
 * Look at peers projects on Wiki

12/3-4 Shays' Visual Due: 12/5 (If you finish, read pages 120-124) Use the links and pages provided to take Cornell Notes on Shays' Rebellion Video Create a One Page Visual that: >
 * Demonstrates what happened
 * Shows the causes for the Rebellion
 * and answers: What weaknesses did the rebellion point out?
 * How did it cause change?
 * 1) Here is the first link on Shays' Rebellion
 * 2) Video
 * 3) Here are some flashcards made by a former iMiddle student
 * 4) Scroll to the bottom to take a quiz.
 * 5) text pg.124 Shays' Rebellion

11/30 >
 * 1) Articles Quiz
 * 2) Here is the first link on Shays' Rebellion
 * 3) Video
 * 4) Here are some flashcards made by a former iMiddle student
 * 5) Scroll to the bottom to take a quiz.
 * 6) text pg.124 Shays' Rebellion

11/28-29
 * 1) ** Study for quiz on Notes and Articles of Confederation Tomorrow **
 * Take Cornell Notes: Pages 114-117
 * Create a Higher level question for each heading in your notes
 * Define highlighted words in your own words in your notes
 * Instead of a summary: Create a T-chart with Strengths and Weaknesses for the Articles of Confederation
 * And list important missing powers of the Articles of Confederation

[|Articles of Confederation] [|Articles Flash Cards] [|Articles Flash Cards 2]

11/26-27

In pairs, or by yourself, without moving your seat create a project that shows: 1. 4 of the parts of the Articles of Confederation 2. Explains why it was put in the Articles 3. Explains what problems it may lead to 4. Images
 * DUE 11/28 **

Paper, Prezi, Publisher, Sliderocket, Popplet Resources: [|Articles of Confederation] [|Articles Flash Cards] [|Articles Flash Cards 2]

11/16 Enjoy break! If you have missing work, finish it and submit it by Monday when we return. After that day, the school's 5 day late work policy will be followed for all assignments.

11/15
 * Due Monday: Articles of Confederation Matrix**

Use the PDF to fill in the missing cells from the Articles features matrix docx Embed your completed matrix onto your wiki using scibd.com





[|Articles of Confederation] [|Articles Flash Cards] [|Articles Flash Cards 2]
 * Useful Links**