Tuesday, November 24, 2009

This Week In 205 - 11/23 to 11/27

Monday - Mr Hall is out sick today. Here's the work to be done in class, and if not finished, completed for homework. Download worksheet here.

Tuesday - Computer lab downstairs near the old woodshop for Signers of the Constitution Webquest. Download activity here. Due at the end of class Wednesday.

Wednesday - Half Day Schedule - Finish Signers of the Constitution Webquest. Class is meeting in the library computer lab, so head straight there. Activity due at the end of class.

Thursday to Saturday - Turkey Day Weekend. Try not to eat too much! Enjoy the football, family, and friends over the long weekend. See you Monday.

Monday, November 16, 2009

This Week In 205 - 11/16 to 11/20

Monday - The Paper Clip Game - Making Rules and Laws fair for all. Discussion - How Government Works for You. Strengths and weaknesses of the US Government under the Articles of Confederation. Period 4 and 6 - answering questions about the "1776" essay, due tomorrow. Check here for a good example of a book analysis from the NY Times. Homework - Map, available by download here.

Tuesday - Articles of Confederation Essay. Work on Template in class, develop essay at home for homework. Template available for download here. Class notes on essay available for download here. Period 4 and 6 "1776" essays due, bring book to class. Homework - CP1, Rough draft is due tomorrow. Honors, Final Copy due tomorrow.

Wednesday - Federalists vs Anti-Federalists and the development of political parties. Class notes and discussion. Homework - Chapter 5 Sec 2 p142 - 148 answer questions p148 #1-4 ALSO for Period 4 and 6 Read Federalist #10. Click on link #10 when you're redirected to this page or listen to the audio version here.

Thursday - Political Parties and School Choices. The arguments for and against, simulation. Period 4, 6 - Read Federalist #44. Click on link #44

Friday - CP1 - NOTEBOOK CHECK! Honors and CP1 - Map Quiz. Compromises in the Constitution. The Great Compromise, 3/5 Compromise, Commerce Compromises notes and discussion. Ratifying the Constitution and the Pitfalls of Partisan Politics.

Tuesday, November 03, 2009

This Week in 205 - 11/2 to 11/6

Monday - Mr Hall is at the Division III Golf State Championships. Go Titans! Classwork with substitute teacher is Chapter 4 Review on p130 Identifying People and Ideas #1-10 and Understanding Main Ideas #1-6. Homework - Finish Review.

Tuesday - Review Jeopardy for the Chapter 4 Test. Mr Hall will be available afterschool for a Chapter 4 review starting at 2:05pm. Homework - Study for the Chapter 4 Test!

Wednesday - Chapter 4 Test for Period 2,4,6. Homework - Chapter 5 Section 1 - Read p134 to 141 and answer questions on p141 #1-4

Thursday - Chapter 4 Test for Period 1. Articles of Confederation notes and discussion. Homework - Period 4,6 - Listen to the Articles of Confederation podcast from LearnOutloud.com

Friday - The Northwest Territory - Carving states and territories from new land. Presentation and discussion. Homework - Period 1,2,4,6- Creation of towns in the West. Homework - Period 4, 6 - Read the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom