Mrs. Winters' AC GA Studies Blog

Agenda for 12.19.08

No formal class meeting due to 8th Grade Mock Writing Test. Happy Holidays!!!!!

Agenda for 12.18.08

-Warmup

-CEF discussion and debate of pressing local, national, and world events/issues

HW

-NONE

Agenda for 12.17.08

 - Warmup

- Discuss judicial system powerpoint (whole class period if conversation is active and effective)

- Watch video segment on the Supreme Court and judicial system

• Answer questions on handout while video segment is playing

HW

 - NONE

Agenda for 12/16/08

 - Warmup - pop quiz on govt.

 - View and discuss powerpoint on judicial branch

 - Complete exit ticket (if time)

HW

 - NONE (unless you did not address HW from last night - p. 523, 1-5)

Agenda for 12.15.08

First off, I would like to appologize for the blog not being up-to-date for the past week. I was in a car accident and was out of school for three days, and I have been working dilligently to get caught up!

Agenda for 12.15.08

• Warmup - Election Day for electors
• Watch and discuss 10 min. clip from state capitol buildng

HW

• Read p. 520-523, answer 1-5 on pg. 523

Agenda for 12.04.08

• Warmup
• Collect information on the rights and responsibilities of the 3 branches of govt. in paired or individual webquest
• http://bensguide.gpo.gov/9-12/index.html

HW

• NONE
• Unit 3 Test Corrections due tomorrow
• Next CEF due next Wed. - no specific article requirements

Agenda for 12.03.08

• Warmup
• View powerpoint presentation on the U.S. Constitution and participate and class discussion on its key characteristics

HW

• NONE
• Unit 3 Test Correction Activity due Frida, Dec. 5th

• Next CEF due next Wed. - no specific article requirements

Agenda for 12.02.08

• Warmup
• Finish viewing the History Channel's "The Founding Fathers: A Healthy Constitution"
• Discuss responses using handout given in class

HW

• Unit 3 Test corrections due Friday

Agenda for 12.01.08

• Warmup
• View the History Channel's "The Founding Fathers: A Healthy Constitution"
• Respond and reflect using handout given in class

HW

• Unit 3 Test corrections due Friday

Agenda for 11.21.08

• View "Almost Painless Guide to the Constitution"
• Take quiz annd review/discuss responses
• Work on Unit 3 Test Answer Correction Activity

HW

• NONE - HAPPY GOBBLER DAY!!!!! Be safe and enjoy your holiday!