Accelerated US History Assignments November 24 ~ November 26

OBJECTIVES:  Examine the role of power in the new nation.

Problem:  How did the founders work to create a more perfect union of the states in which power would be more equally distributed?

Monday, Nov. 23:  Notes on Founders related to video, A More Perfect Union (5 stars from Siskel and Ebert)

Tuesday, Nov. 24:  Notes on Founders related to video, A More Perfect Union (5 stars from Siskel and Ebert)

Wednesday, Nov. 25:  Notes on Founders related to video, A More Perfect Union (5 stars from Siskel and Ebert)

Thursday ~ Friday:  Thanksgiving Holiday!

US History Assignments December 1 ~ 5

OBJECTIVES:  Examine the control of power in the Constitution.

Problem:  What role did limiting power play in the creation of the Constitution?

Monday, Dec. 1:  Read and take notes on Chapter 8, section 2.  Due Tuesday BOP.

Tuesday, Dec. 2:  Meet the delegates at the Constitutional Convention play.

Wednesday, Dec. 3:  Analyze the themes of the Convention, through a reading of a play.

Thursday, Dec. 4:  Conclude reading of play and notes.  

Friday, Dec. 5:  Work on Founding Father or Mother project.

Accelerated US History Assignments December 8 ~ 12

OBJECTIVES:  Learn the principles, branches and powers of the Constitution.

Problem:  How does the Constitution define, contain and limit the power of government?

Monday, Dec. 8:  Compare and contrast the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution.  Examine major compromises at the Constitutional Convention.  Handouts due Tuesday, BOP.

Tuesday, Dec. 9:  Read The Federalist No. 51 and reflect on the role of power in government.  Illustrate the basic principles of the Constitution. and the Supremacy Clause. 

Wednesday, Dec. 10:  Examine the branches of the government under the Constitution with regard to separation of powers and checks and balances.  Examine the role of the Preamble.  Complete the controls chart with illustrations.  Due Thursday, BOP.

Thursday, Dec. 11:  Examine the system of federalism and complete the powers charts.  Read The Federalist No. 51 and reflect on its meaning.  Complete chart on Federalists v. Anti-Federalists.  Complete the crossword. Due Friday, BOP.

Friday, Dec. 12:  Reread The Federalist No. 51 and answer the questions related to ambition and controls. Examine the protection of individual rights under the Constitution.  Complete Bill of Rights mini poster by Monday.  Due Monday BOP.  Study for EOC Tuesday, December 16th over the weekend.