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Monday, November 30, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
HW Assignments Week of 11/30/09
Hello, Everyone:
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 11/30/09. I've tried to post these in advance, so you can budget your time for your other classes, and the assignments you may have for them.
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 11/30/09. I've tried to post these in advance, so you can budget your time for your other classes, and the assignments you may have for them.
Assignment #1: Due Date: 12/01/09
One of the ways that our Constitution has survived for so long is its ability to be flexible. This flexibility is made possible by the amendment process, which allows the Constitution to be changed as needed.For this assignment you need to do the following.
1. CLICK HERE. Read the information on the process of Amending the Constitution.
2. Think of an amendment you'd like to see added to the US Constitution. In a post of no more than 100 words (but at least 50), explain:
a) What your proposed amendment is about.
b) Why your amendment should be added to the Constitution.
Here's a link to a list of amendments that have been proposed in recent years.
Assignment #2: Due Date: 12/03/09
Hello, Everyone:
Here is tonight's HW Assignment:
1. WATCH THE VIDEO (CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK). If you haven't set up your PowerMedia Plus! Account, you're going to need to do that in order to watch the video. Use Passcode: yPNvYtchCh to set up an account if you have not yet done so.
2. TAKE NOTES while you watch the video.
3. After you watch the video, answer the questions below.
a. Why were these amendments passed?
b. How do these amendments expand the Constitutional rights of the people?
c. To what degree do these amendments restrict the rights of citizens?
d. Which amendments are the most important, the least? Why?
e. Do you think that the government should have passed an amendment banning the consumption of alcohol? Explain why or why not.
4. For people who cannot access the video, here is a link to information about the amendments.
http://www.ushistory.org/documents/amendments.htm
http://regentsprep.org/Regents/ushisgov/themes/government/amendments.htm
PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE POSTING YOUR RESPONSES ON THE BLOG. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE PUTTING YOUR NAME ON YOUR RESPONSES. NO CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN FOR ANONYMOUS POSTS!
Here is tonight's HW Assignment:
1. WATCH THE VIDEO (CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK). If you haven't set up your PowerMedia Plus! Account, you're going to need to do that in order to watch the video. Use Passcode: yPNvYtchCh to set up an account if you have not yet done so.
2. TAKE NOTES while you watch the video.
3. After you watch the video, answer the questions below.
a. Why were these amendments passed?
b. How do these amendments expand the Constitutional rights of the people?
c. To what degree do these amendments restrict the rights of citizens?
d. Which amendments are the most important, the least? Why?
e. Do you think that the government should have passed an amendment banning the consumption of alcohol? Explain why or why not.
4. For people who cannot access the video, here is a link to information about the amendments.
http://www.ushistory.org/documents/amendments.htm
http://regentsprep.org/Regents/ushisgov/themes/government/amendments.htm
PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE POSTING YOUR RESPONSES ON THE BLOG. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE PUTTING YOUR NAME ON YOUR RESPONSES. NO CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN FOR ANONYMOUS POSTS!
Assignment #3: Due Date: Friday 12/04/09
If you didn't finish the mini-project in class today, you must complete it for HW tonight.
1. CLICK HERE. Download, and print the task sheet for this thematic essay.
2. CHOOSE TWO AMENDMENTS TO RESEARCH - Here's the video link from the other day
3. Using the internet, textbooks, encyclopedias, etc., do research and find out:
• The historical circumstances that led to the adoption of the
amendment. In other words, what was going on at the time that led to the adoption of the amendment? Why was it necessary? Why did the gov't decide to make the amendment?
• How the amendment changed the United States government
and/or American society. In other words, how was, or how has life been affected in America as a result of the amendment's passage?
4. COMPLETE an OUTLINE using the BLOCK Diagram of a THEMATIC ESSAY.
So...On Friday, you need to bring in.
1. Task sheet
2. Research notes
3. Outline.
Click here for examples of what your essay should (and should not) look like when you're done! Don't even think about copying these...I've already read 'em, and know what to look for!
2. CHOOSE TWO AMENDMENTS TO RESEARCH - Here's the video link from the other day
3. Using the internet, textbooks, encyclopedias, etc., do research and find out:
• The historical circumstances that led to the adoption of the
amendment. In other words, what was going on at the time that led to the adoption of the amendment? Why was it necessary? Why did the gov't decide to make the amendment?
• How the amendment changed the United States government
and/or American society. In other words, how was, or how has life been affected in America as a result of the amendment's passage?
4. COMPLETE an OUTLINE using the BLOCK Diagram of a THEMATIC ESSAY.
So...On Friday, you need to bring in.
1. Task sheet
2. Research notes
3. Outline.
Click here for examples of what your essay should (and should not) look like when you're done! Don't even think about copying these...I've already read 'em, and know what to look for!
Assignment #4: Thematic Essay! Due on Monday 12/07/09
Final Draft of your thematic essay on the constitutional amendments.
Click here for examples of what your essay should (and should not) look like when you're done! Don't even think about copying these...I've already read 'em, and know what to look for!
Monday, November 23, 2009
Federalism Mini-Project
Due Date: Monday November 29, 2009!
Objective: Students will:
a. analyze the nature of the relationship between the Federal and State governments
b. explain how various government actions illustrate the system of Federalism in their daily lives.
Background information: The concept of Federalism is one that underlies all concepts about the power of government in the US system. Federalism within the United States system is the balancing of power between a Federal Government and State Governments. Within this system, the Federal Government is superior to the State Governments. For example, a state could not pass a law that directly contradicted a law passed on the federal level. Within these principles, power is divided among the federal (delegated powers) and state governments (reserved powers). Power is also shared between the federal and state governments (concurrent powers).
How does Federalism affect your daily life? For this assignment, you will carefully observe your school, your neighborhood…In short, the world around you. You will then express this idea in a written (and visual, if you choose) form.
What do I have to do?
1. For the next few days, carefully observe your surroundings. Using the list of powers that you were given in class, as well as in the Constitution (p. 158 of your TB), look for examples of these things in action around you. These examples can consist of almost anything; buildings, street signs, even people!
2. Using a notebook, or your reporter’s pad, make a list of these things. Record where and when you saw these things, and the example of the power you see in action. For added information (and extra points) take pictures of them. Here are some examples:
3. Your goal is to find AT LEAST two examples of each of the powers occurring in your daily lives. Remember, the powers are the:
4. After finding your examples, compose an essay that:
5) Your essay must be TYPED or neatly handwritten in ink. If you type your essay, it must be double spaced, and you must use 12 point font (Arial, or Times New Roman only).
6) For added visual impact, and extra credit (up to 20 points), you may attach photographs of your examples to a poster board along with your essay, similar to the “What America Means to Me” project. Please note that this is an optional step. You will not be penalized if you do not complete this step.
7) BE CREATIVE…WORK HARD…HAVE FUN!
8) Make sure that you include your name, and class period on your assignment.
a. analyze the nature of the relationship between the Federal and State governments
b. explain how various government actions illustrate the system of Federalism in their daily lives.
Background information: The concept of Federalism is one that underlies all concepts about the power of government in the US system. Federalism within the United States system is the balancing of power between a Federal Government and State Governments. Within this system, the Federal Government is superior to the State Governments. For example, a state could not pass a law that directly contradicted a law passed on the federal level. Within these principles, power is divided among the federal (delegated powers) and state governments (reserved powers). Power is also shared between the federal and state governments (concurrent powers).
How does Federalism affect your daily life? For this assignment, you will carefully observe your school, your neighborhood…In short, the world around you. You will then express this idea in a written (and visual, if you choose) form.
What do I have to do?
1. For the next few days, carefully observe your surroundings. Using the list of powers that you were given in class, as well as in the Constitution (p. 158 of your TB), look for examples of these things in action around you. These examples can consist of almost anything; buildings, street signs, even people!
2. Using a notebook, or your reporter’s pad, make a list of these things. Record where and when you saw these things, and the example of the power you see in action. For added information (and extra points) take pictures of them. Here are some examples:
- a. A Post Office, or a USPS mailbox. This would be an excellent example of a Delegated Power, because the Federal Government has the power to establish post offices and postal roads.
- b. A hairdresser. A hairdresser needs a license to cut hair in New York State. One of the RESERVED POWERS of the state government is to license professional workers.
3. Your goal is to find AT LEAST two examples of each of the powers occurring in your daily lives. Remember, the powers are the:
- a. Delegated: Federal Government
- b. Reserved: States
- c. Concurrent: Shared
4. After finding your examples, compose an essay that:
- a. Discusses how Federalism works (one paragraph)
- b. Identifies at least two examples of each power (one paragraph for each of the three powers). Your examples must identify where and when you saw them, as well as a brief description of the example.
- c. Has a strong introduction and conclusion. Therefore, your essay should be at least 6 paragraphs.
5) Your essay must be TYPED or neatly handwritten in ink. If you type your essay, it must be double spaced, and you must use 12 point font (Arial, or Times New Roman only).
6) For added visual impact, and extra credit (up to 20 points), you may attach photographs of your examples to a poster board along with your essay, similar to the “What America Means to Me” project. Please note that this is an optional step. You will not be penalized if you do not complete this step.
7) BE CREATIVE…WORK HARD…HAVE FUN!
8) Make sure that you include your name, and class period on your assignment.
Monday, November 16, 2009
HW 11/16 and 11/17/09
MONDAY NIGHT: STUDY FOR A QUIZ on the three branches, and checks and balances.
TUESDAY: CLICK HERE for the DBQ that we worked on in class today. Please print out the documents, and complete the remaining questions. When you've finished with that, please complete an outline of the DBQ Essay. We will spend time in the academic lab working on your essay. Please bring a rough draft of your essay to school on Thursday.
THURSDAY: Please complete a final draft of your DBQ Essay. CLICK HERE AND PRINT THE RUBRIC FOR YOUR ESSAY! You must hand in the rubric with your essay. +5 points for printing the rubric. -5 for not printing!
Thursday, November 12, 2009
HW Friday 11/13/09
Tonight's HW 11/13/09
Due: 11/16/09
CLICK HERE. Print out the section on the three branches of gov't. You are responsible for bringing this to school on Monday!
READ, and Outline the section. Please write down your notes on looseleaf. You are also responsible for bringing your outline to school on Monday.
ANSWER the questions below. Each answer should be sufficiently detailed, and should be at least one well-developed paragraph in nature. Single-Sentence answers will not suffice!
Monday, November 09, 2009
Tonight's HW 11/9/09
Tonight's HW:
1. Determine which position you will be taking in this discussion...Check below for your position.
PERIOD 1: Everyone from Maria A. to Christopher O. will be taking the FOR position. In other words, you will have to discuss why schools should have the right to limit student speech and behavior outside of school.
Everyone in Period 1 from Nancy P. to Joseph W. will take the AGAINST position. You will have to discuss why schools should NOT have the right to limit student speech and behavior outside of school.
PERIOD 3: Everyone from Mattelyn A. to Anna L. will take the FOR position.
Everyone from Gabby L. to Christina V. will take the AGAINST position.
Here is the outline you can use to help you. You should outline the following points:
1. Determine which position you will be taking in this discussion...Check below for your position.
PERIOD 1: Everyone from Maria A. to Christopher O. will be taking the FOR position. In other words, you will have to discuss why schools should have the right to limit student speech and behavior outside of school.
Everyone in Period 1 from Nancy P. to Joseph W. will take the AGAINST position. You will have to discuss why schools should NOT have the right to limit student speech and behavior outside of school.
PERIOD 3: Everyone from Mattelyn A. to Anna L. will take the FOR position.
Everyone from Gabby L. to Christina V. will take the AGAINST position.
Here is the outline you can use to help you. You should outline the following points:
- Background Information
- Your Position
- Opposing Position
- How the Bill of Rights supports your position
- Facts, statistics, quotes to support your position
- Current events (new laws, court cases)
- Opposing argument
- Why you disagree
- Summarize your arguments
Friday, November 06, 2009
Tonight's HW 11/6/09
Due Monday 11/9/09
CLICK HERE Download the issue brief, read it, and print it.
Free Speech and Cyberbullying
MySpace Hoax Led to Suicide
CLICK the links below, and read the following articles. You should outline each article and take notes.
MySpace Hoax Led to Suicide
What are the arguments for allowing schools to punish students for behavior outside of school?
What are the arguments against allowing schools to punish students for their behavior outside of school?
What role should schools play in deciding what is or is not appropriate online activity for their students?
Should a school be able to suspend you for insulting a fellow student over Facebook?
Editorials
Channel One Blog
CLICK HERE FOR THE CHANNEL ONE BLOG!
Remember. You are responsible for completing TWO CHANNEL ONE BLOG ASSIGNMENTS PER WEEK.
Posting to the blog is preferred, however, on a limited basis, I will take assignments on paper.
Sunday, November 01, 2009
Tonight's HW 11/2/09
CLICK HERE for the presentation, "Issue Introductions."
After viewing the presentation...
After viewing the presentation...
1. Which amendment from the Bill of Rights relates to...
a. Gun Control
b. Death Penalty
c. Violent Video Games
d. Student Free Speech
e. Student Searches
f. Religion and Science
g. Trials and Terrorism
2. Choose FOUR (4) of the questions listed below. For each question, explain your opinion in a response of AT LEAST ONE PARAGRAPH (FIVE SENTENCES MINIMUM).
a. Should people be allowed to purchase assault weapons, like machine guns?
b. Should a person be sentenced to death if he or she commits a terrible murder?
c. Should schools have the right to discipline students for behavior that happens outside of school?
d. Should schools have the right to search students to protect the safety of all students?
e. Should there be laws to prevent minors from buying violent video games?
f. Should public school students learn about Intelligent Design as well as Evolution?
g. Should the government be allowed to imprison suspected terrorists for years, without a trial?
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