Monday, February 29, 2016

Monday, February 29th

Learning Target: 
1. I can explain what Washington warned about in his Farewell Address
2. I can explain the Treaty of Greenville.
3. I can find New Orleans on a map and explain why its location is important.
4. I can name and explain the first political parties.
Agenda: 
1. Starter
2. Took Chapter 7 Exit Ticket
3. Began Ch. 8 Packet in learning partners.

Starter: 
What area of the U.S. did the Treaty of Greenville affect?

If you were absent: 
1. Do the Starter
2. Go over your Ch. 7 Packet answers with my key before you take the Exit Ticket.
3. Write down the Learning Targets above if you haven't already and make sure you know the answers fully.
4. After you have done all of that, come in during Plus any day this week to take the Exit Ticket.

Assignments turned in: 
*Chapter 7 Exit Ticket (keep your Ch. 7 Packet)

New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
None, get the Ch. 8 Packet from me.

Friday, February 26, 2016

Friday, February 26th

Learning Target: 
I can explain what Washington warned American about in his farewell address.

Agenda: 
1. Starter
2. Received Semester 2 Study Guide, due May 20th 
3. Received new Learning Targets for Ch. 7.  
4. Went over Ch. 7 Packet

Starter: 
What did Washington warn about in his farewell address?

If you were absent: 
1. Do the Starter
2. Get the yellow Semester 2 Study Guide Packet from the blue binder.
3. Copy these learning targets down and find the answers:
1. I can explain what Washington warned about in his Farewell Address
2. I can explain the Treaty of Greenville.
3. I can find New Orleans on a map and explain why its location is important.
4. I can name and explain the first political parties.
5. Check your answers for the Ch. 7 Packet with my answer key.

Assignments turned in: 
None

New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
Yellow Semester 2 Study Guide Packet

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Thursday, February 25th

Learning Target: 
I can explain what a Federalist was and what they believed.

Agenda: 
1. Starter
2. Worked in pairs and finished Ch. 7 Packet

Starter: 
Define Precedent and give an example.

If you were absent: 
1. Do the Starter
2. Get a packet from Mrs. Dickson and finish the assignment outside while we correct it.

Assignments turned in: 
None, we kept the "packet" to continue going over it Friday.

New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
None

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Wednesday, February 24th

Learning Target: 
I can explain what a Federalist was and what they believed.

Agenda: 
1. Starter
2. Correct Tests if needed
3. Received new Learning Targets for Ch. 7-11 and fill that out with today's date.
4. Begin Ch. 7 Packet in pairs.  Will finish tomorrow.

Starter: 
List the first 3 Presidents

If you were absent: 
1. Do the Starter
2. Fill out your Yellow Learning Targets on the Constitution if you can change the answers, then just keep it.
3.Get a green Learning Targets Paper from the Blue Binder.
4. You will start the Chapter 7 Packet when you get back.  You can have extra time to work on it. Come see me and I will explain the assignment.

Assignments turned in: 
None

New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
Green Learning Targets, fill it out.

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Tuesday, February 23rd

Learning Targets
Standard
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2
3
4

Not yet
Almost
With help
With ease
1.     I can name the 3 Branches of Government




2.    I can identify at least 2 duties of the Legislative Branch




3.    I can identify at least 2 duties of the Executive Branch




4.    I can identify at least 2 duties of the Judicial Branch




5.   I can give one example of how each
      branch checks the other ones




6.    I can identify at least 8 of the 10 Bill of Rights








7.            I can recite the Preamble from memory




8.            I can explain the purpose of the Amendment process




9.            I can explain in detail the concept of Federalism




10.          I can explain the term Republic





Agenda:
1. Reviewed for the test for 5 minutes.
2. Took the Constitution Test

Starter:
No Starter

If you were absent: 
1. Have your 3X5 card ready with notes and come take the Constitution Test during Plus Wed. or Mon.

Assignments turned in: 
Constitution Test, 40 points.

New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
None

Monday, February 22nd

Learning Target, Agenda, and the Starter can be found here on slide 26!

If you were absent: 
1. Click on the link above and do the Starter and read the information on slide 26.
2. Come during Plus to take the Bill of Rights Exit Ticket. Wed. or Mon. only.

Assignments turned in: 
Bill of Rights Exit Ticket

New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
None

Monday, February 22, 2016

Friday, February 19th

Learning Target, Agenda, and Starter can be found here.

If you were absent: 
1. Do the Starter
2. Have a classmate correct your Starter Packet and then turn it in with an Absent Stamp.

Assignments turned in: 
*Starters, 130 points!

New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
None

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Thursday, February 18th

Find the Learning Target, Agenda, and Starter here on slide 23.

If you were absent: 
1. Click on the link and read the slide.
2. Come in during Plus or before/after school to take the Exit Ticket.
3. Be sure all of your assignments from last week to the beginning of the term are turned in. 
4. Friday is Midterm.  Nothing from last week and beyond will be accepted after Friday.

Assignments turned in: 
Exit Ticket, 10 pts.

New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
None

Wednesday (2/10) to Tuesday (2/16)

Go here and take a look at the PowerPoint.  I was absent these days as well.  We mainly watched some video's but we did take notes on Wednesday.  Be sure the get those.

Steps to take:

1. Check the Slide Show starting with slide 19-22
2. Do the Starters
3. Watch the movies that are on YouTube and take notes. Instructions and links are on the PowerPoint.

Monday, February 8, 2016

Monday, February 8th

Find the Learning Target, Agenda, and Starter here on slide 16.

If you were absent: 
1. Be sure  your green paper about Federalism is finished.
2. Come during Plus on a Monday to take the Exit Ticket.
3. Get the notes from a classmate or from here "Bill of Rights Notes"

Assignments turned in: 
Federalism Exit Ticket

New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
None

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Thursday, February 4th

Learning Target, Agenda, and Starter are all found here.  


If you were absent: 
1. No starter today.
2. Come during Plus to take the Exit Ticket
3. Get the Blue "Elections of 1800 and 2000 Map Guide" worksheet and use this website www.270towin.com to find the answers.

Assignments turned in: 
Exit Ticket

New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
1. Blue "Elections of 1800 and 2000 Map Guide" worksheet and use this website www.270towin.com to find the answers.

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Monday and Tuesday, February 1st-2nd

For the Learning Targets, Agenda, Starters and Reminders:
Click here and go to slide 10.

If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. Come take the Exit Ticket quiz during Plus period ASAP.