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.
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