Wednesday, May 23, 2018

28 MAY 2018

ALL SECTIONS OF CIVICS

MONDAY: Today, we continue watching Twelve Angry Men

TUESDAY: Today, we finish watching Twelve Angry Men

WEDNESDAY: Today, we watch Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

THURSDAY: Today, we continue watching Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

FRIDAY: Today, we finish watching Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

21 MAY 2018

ALL SECTIONS OF CIVICS

MONDAY: Today, we continue working on the citizenship project. 

TUESDAY: Today, we work on the citizenship project. 

WEDNESDAY: Today, we finish the citizenship project.

THURSDAY: Today we watch Twelve Angry Men

FRIDAY: Today, we continue watching Twelve Angry Men

Wednesday, May 9, 2018

14 MAY 2018

CIVICS

MONDAY: Today, we discuss Section 5 of the citizenship packet.

TUESDAY: Today, we take a quiz on Section 5 and complete a related activity.

WEDNESDAY: Today, we begin the final project.

THURSDAY: Today, we continue the final project. 

FRIDAY: Today, we continue the final project. 

Note: Periods 1, 3 do not meet on Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday. Periods 3 and 5A do not meet on Friday. 

Wednesday, May 2, 2018

7 MAY 2018

ALL SECTIONS OF CIVICS

MONDAY: Today, we discuss Section 2 of the citizenship questions. Study for a quiz. 

TUESDAY: Today, we take a quiz on Section 2 and then work on Page 253 of the text. 

WEDNESDAY: Today, we discuss Section 3. Study for a quiz on this section. 

THURSDAY: Today, we take a quiz on Section 3 and work on a related activity.

FRIDAY: Today, we discuss Section 4. Study for a quiz on this section.

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

30 APRIL 2018

ALL SECTIONS OF CIVICS

MONDAY: Today, we take a quiz on Lesson 33 and then watch a video per the citizenship test. 

TUESDAY: Today, we research information per the citizenship test.

WEDNESDAY: Today, we finish the research. 

THURSDAY: Today, we discuss Part 1 of the research and then draw an illustration. Study for a quiz on Part 1.

FRIDAY: Today, we take the first quiz and then complete a book assignment. 

Have a nice week!

Thursday, April 19, 2018

23 APRIL 2018

ALL SECTIONS OF CIVICS

MONDAY: Today, we begin Lesson 33.

TUESDAY: Today, we discuss Questions 1-6 of Lesson 33.

WEDNESDAY: Today, we discuss Questions 7-8 of the first section/Questions 1-2 of the second section.

THURSDAY: Today, we discuss "What Are Rights?" and "Dual Citizenship."

FRIDAY: Today, we discuss "Losing Citizenship" and "Responsibilities Toward Undocumented People." Study for a quiz on Lesson 33.

Friday, April 13, 2018

16 APRIL 2018

ALL SECTIONS OF CIVICS

MONDAY: Today, we continue writing a letter to Mr. Trump.

TUESDAY: Today, we finish the letter. Work on the review.

WEDNESDAY: Today, we review for an exam on Lesson 23. Study for the exam.

THURSDAY: Today, we take an examination.

FRIDAY: Today, we work on current events. 

Thursday, April 5, 2018

9 APRIL 2018

ALL SECTIONS OF CIVICS

MONDAY: Today, we discuss Presidential executive orders. 

TUESDAY: Today, we discuss Questions 13-14 of Lesson 23.

WEDNESDAY: Today, we discuss Questions 15-17 of Lesson 23. 

THURSDAY: Today, we draw a picture which highlights differences between these positions: Prime Minister and President. 

FRIDAY: Today, we write letters to President Trump.

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

2 APRIL 2018

ALL SECTIONS OF CIVICS

MONDAY: Today, we discuss Presidential roles.

TUESDAY: Today, we focus on the President's role as commander-in-chief.

WEDNESDAY: Today, we discuss Presidential pardons. 

THURSDAY: Today, we discuss Questions 2-12 of the packet.

FRIDAY: Today, we focus on executive orders. 

Have a nice week!

Friday, March 23, 2018

26 MARCH 2018

ALL SECTIONS OF CIVICS

MONDAY: Today, we finish Lesson 21. Study for a quiz on the lesson.

TUESDAY: Today, we work on a review packet per Lessons 22 and 21.

WEDNESDAY: Today, we review for a test on Lessons 22 and 21.

THURSDAY: Today, we take an examination on Lessons 22 and 21.

FRIDAY: EASTER VACATION

Thursday, March 15, 2018

19 MARCH 2018

ALL SECTIONS OF CIVICS

MONDAY: Today, we continue writing a bill.

TUESDAY: Today, we finish writing a bill.

WEDNESDAY: Today, we start working on Lesson 21. 

THURSDAY: Today, we discuss Questions 1-6 of Lesson 21.

FRIDAY: Today, we discuss Questions 7-9 of Lesson 21. 

Next Anticipated Test: March 28

Thursday, March 8, 2018

12 MARCH 2018

ALL SECTIONS OF CIVICS

MONDAY: Today, we discuss the Senate.

TUESDAY:  Today, we discuss Congressional resolutions and the process for writing a bill.

WEDNESDAY: Today, we finish the packet. Study for a quiz on Lesson 33. 

THURSDAY: Today, we begin writing a bill.

FRIDAY: Today, we continue writing a bill.

Thursday, March 1, 2018

5 MARCH 2018

ALL SECTIONS OF CIVICS

MONDAY: Today, we discuss Lesson 22, with emphasis on House and Senate powers.

TUESDAY: Today, we discuss the committee system per Congress. 

WEDNESDAY: Today, we discuss the House.

THURSDAY: Today, we discuss the Senate.

FRIDAY: Today, we discuss resolutions and bills. 

Thursday, February 22, 2018

26 FEBRUARY 2018

ALL SECTIONS OF CIVICS

MONDAY: Today, we discuss voting rights per prisoners.

TUESDAY: Today, we begin working on a review.

WEDNESDAY: Today, we review. Study for the test.

THURSDAY: Today, we take the test on Lessons 32, 19, 20.

FRIDAY: Today, we discuss current events.

Thursday, February 15, 2018

19 FEBRUARY 2018

ALL SECTIONS OF CIVICS

MONDAY: Today, we finish the notes per Lesson 15 and complete Page 135 of the text. 

TUESDAY: Today, we work on Slides 1-3 of Lesson 20 and analyze a disenfranchisement article.

WEDNESDAY: Today, we examine Slides 4-6 of Lesson 20 and watch a video.

THURSDAY: Today, we complete a differentiation activity per literacy tests.

FRIDAY: Today, we discuss Slides 7-11.

Have a nice week!

Friday, February 9, 2018

12 FEBRUARY 2018

ALL SECTIONS OF CIVICS

MONDAY: Today, we discuss the morality of capital punishment. Study for a quiz on Lesson 32.

TUESDAY: After the quiz, we complete and discuss a cut--paste activity per Lesson 19.

WEDNESDAY: Today, we discuss a follow-up chart, ending with discussion on the Wick Wo case.

THURSDAY: Today, we primarily concentrate on the Jim Crow laws. 

FRIDAY: Today, we continue Lesson 19.

Thursday, February 1, 2018

5 FEBRUARY 2018

ALL SECTIONS OF CIVICS

MONDAY: Today, we work on questions per the background to capital punishment.

TUESDAY: Today, we discuss questions per capital punishment.

WEDNESDAY: Today, we work on questions per the morality of capital punishment.

THURSDAY: Today, we discuss the morality of capital punishment. Study for a quiz on Lesson 32. 

FRIDAY: After the quiz, we work on Lesson 19.

Thursday, January 25, 2018

29 JANUARY 2018

ALL SECTIONS OF CIVICS

MONDAY: Today, we discuss Slides 1-4 of Lesson 32.

TUESDAY: Today, we discuss Slides 5-7 of Lesson 32. Bring ear buds if you have them.

WEDNESDAY: Today, we continue to examine problems with the prison system. Again, bring ear buds if you have them.

THURSDAY: Today, we discuss Slides 8-11.

FRIDAY: Today, we discuss capital punishment. 

Thursday, January 18, 2018

22 JANUARY 2018

ALL SECTIONS OF CIVICS

MONDAY: Today, we discuss Slides 6-11 of Lesson 31.

TUESDAY: Today, we work on a review packet per Lesson 28-31.

WEDNESDAY: Today, we review for a test on Lessons 28-31. Study for the test.

THURSDAY: Test per Lessons 28-31.

FRIDAY: Today, we reflect on the test and then draw a picture per key concepts.

Thursday, January 11, 2018

15 JANUARY 2018

ALL SECTIONS OF CIVICS

MONDAY: Today, we discuss freedom of assembly, as per the First Amendment.

TUESDAY: Study for a quiz on Lesson 30.

WEDNESDAY: After the quiz, we create a graphic rendering to illustrate Lesson 30.

THURSDAY: Today, we discuss the history of the Fourth Amendment.

FRIDAY: Today, we complete a differentiation activity per cell phone usage.

Thursday, January 4, 2018

8 JANUARY 2018

ALL SECTIONS OF CIVICS

MONDAY: Today, we begin Lesson 30 by completing a "Find Someone Who Can" activity.

TUESDAY: Today, we complete a differentiation activity dealing with "association."

WEDNESDAY: Today, we discuss continue to discuss "association" and gag orders.

THURSDAY: Today, we discuss "assembly."

FRIDAY: Today, we discuss Barenblatt Versus the US.

HAVE A NICE WEEK!