US History Assignments November 23 ~ November 25

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:  Begin booklet on principles of The Constitution.

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 7 principles of the Constitution.  Handouts due Tuesday, BOP.

Tuesday, Dec. 9:  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 checks and balances chart.  Complete the illustrations boxes.  Due Wednesday, BOP.

Wednesday, Dec. 10:  Examine federalism under the Constitution by comparing the powers of the branches.  Illustrations due Thursday, BOP.

Thursday, Dec. 11:  Examine the concept of limited government,  Read The Federalist No. 51 and reflect on its meaning.  Complete chart on Federalists v. Anti-Federalists.  Due Friday, BOP.

Friday, Dec. 12:  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.