Monday, February 08, 2010

This Week in Room 205 - 2/8 to 2/12

Monday - Sharing Lewis and Clark books. What did you find that was interesting? Exciting? Bizzare? Homework - US Map circa 1803

Tuesday - Map review, answers. Video - "National Geographic Presents: Lewis and Clark." Homework - Answer the following question - Assess whether the Lewis and Clark Journey is a massive failure or a tremendous success. Be prepared to defend your answer in class in a debate on Wednesday. Study for the Map Quiz.

Wednesday - Map Quiz, US Map circa 1803. Debate - Lewis and Clark Journey - Massive failure or tremendous success?

Thursday - Marbury v. Madison - party politics and judicial review. Homework - Read Washington's Farewell Address.

Friday - Looking back - Washington's Farewell Address and its reprecutions. Did we follow Washington's advice or not? What has happened in the 10 years since his address that would lead you to believe we have or haven't?