HW Assignments Week of 11/1

Hello, RUSHers:

Here are your assignments for this week.

Monday Night -

1. DUE WEDNESDAY! FINISH the Thematic Essay on the Constitutional Convention.

2. PLEASE CLICK HERE and PRINT a copy of the Rubric. EXTRA CREDIT if you print it!

2. Print a copy of the Constitution Quest. You will need this to complete the assignment we will be starting on Wednesday. CLICK HERE for the link!

Wednesday - DUE MONDAY 11/08/2010 - Finish the Constitution Quest. We will be working on the C-Quest in class Wed., Thu., and Fri. This assignment will count as a test (4.0 points), and will be graded.

HW Assignments and Announcements Week of 10/25/2010

Hello, RUSHers:

Here are your assignments for the week of 10/25/2010.

Monday Night: Due Tuesday 10/26/2010

CLICK HERE, and post a response to the questions. You don't have to write anything down! Just post a response! Cool, right?!?

Tuesday Night: Finish the Thematic Essay, DBQ and DBQ Essay. Click the link for the exam! Due THURSDAY 10/28/2010

Wednesday Night: Continue Working on the Thematic, DBQ, and DBQ Essay. Due THURSDAY

Thursday Night: Begin THEMATIC ESSAY on The Constitutional Convention (major assessment piece!) due WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 3rd!

Friday: Finish a rough draft of your Thematic Essay on the Constitutional Convention. Final Draft is due November 3rd!

3/5 Compromise Reaction

RUSHers:

Here's a review of the 3/5 compromise

"A fundamental economic and social division began to erupt over the issue of slavery. The southern, agriculturally based states relied heavily on slavery and slaves constituted a significant portion of their populations. The northern states opposed counting slaves for representation in government because they were not citizens and their population could easily be increased, tipping control of the federal legislature to the southern states"

Based on today's lesson regarding the 3/5 compromise, and your knowledge of social studies, respond to the questions below. You can post your responses, so you do not have to write them out on paper.

1. Was the 3/5 compromise the BEST possible solution in 1787 to the issue of slavery?

2. Do you think that the Constitution, by compromising on the slave trade and incorporating a fugitive slave clause, gave approval to slavery?

3. Is compromise over a moral issue like slavery ever justified? Can any human being ever be considered as less than a whole person? Why, or why not?

Assignments 11/8/11-11/11/11

Monday Night - Due Wednesday!
Please finish your station assignment. If you print out the worksheets, you may write on them. Please staple all of your work together, and make sure your name is on every page!

Wednesday Night - Begin working on your...

MAJOR ASSESSMENT PIECE (PORTFOLIO PIECE #1): DUE DATE TUESDAY 11/15

Thematic Essay: Constitutional Issues

The Constitutional Convention of 1787 adopted several compromises to resolve disagreements over major issues facing the new nation.

Task:
Identify two issues from the Constitutional Convention of 1787 (what were two disagreements that occurred?).

For each issue identified

• Describe the disagreement that arose over the issue at the C.C. (tell us about the disagreement; don’t just say what it was! Who was it between? What was it over?)
• Explain how the issue was resolved through the use of Compromise (Give the details behind the compromises; how did they work? What did each side get?

You may use any issue that was discussed at the CC. . Some
suggestions you might wish to consider include, but are not limited to:
• Representation in Congress
• Slavery
• Taxation

Thursday Night - Revise your 1st Draft

Friday Night - Revision of your draft

Essay Resources:
Chapter 4 (p 20-34) of the BLUE Review Books
Chapter 5 of the Textbook The Americans
Regentsprep.org – follow the links for Government.
Fdmurphy.com – follow the links for essay writing
Socialstudieshelp.com
Class Notes

HW 10/22/2010

The Articles of Confederation, the first government of the United States, was set up with very little power over the states. This was done as a result of a fear, or distrust of a strong central government. This likely came from the colonist's experiences under Britain in the 1760's.

Today, many people continue to distrust the Federal Government. In your opinion, is this distrust justified? Or, is it OK to trust your federal government?

Reflect on this question, and write a reaction of at least 50, but no more than 100 words.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Tonight's HW - Due THURSDAY!

Hello, RUSHers:

Here's tonight's HW assignment. Please note that the assignment is not due until THURSDAY.

Here's what you have to to do.

1. CLICK the link below for the Podcast

A Brilliant Solution: In May 1787, our Founding Fathers gathered in Philadelphia to create a new American constitution. Some have referred to it as a "brilliant solution." Talking History's Fred Nielsen discusses the "brilliant solution" with Carol Berkin, professor of history at Baruch College and the City University of New York., and the author of A Brilliant Solution: Inventing the American Constitution. Airdate: April 4, 2005.

2. CLICK HERE, for the podcast worksheet. Please read directions and complete the worksheet. Be sure to include important facts and details.

Thematic Essay Rubric

Hello, RUSH students.

Here is the rubric for your essay.

https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0ASwKkVrh4N0RZGQ0cjl2MjhfMjZjdjU1MnNmeA&hl=en

HW Assignments Week of 10/11/2010

Hello, RUSHers!

Here are your assignments for the week of 10/11/2010.

MONDAY NIGHT - Finish any of the assignments that you might be missing from last week (please see the 10/4 post).

TUESDAY - Due Thursday 10/14/2010

WATCH YOUTUBE for SCHOOL! - Please view each part of the video "Shay's Rebellion," from the series "10 Days That Unexpectedly Changed America." The links are listed below.

Part I

Part II

Part III

Part IV

Part V

When you finish viewing the video clips, please complete the corresponding VIDEO WORKSHEET. Click the link for the video.

Wednesday: Begin working on our first Thematic Essay. CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK. Begin creating an OUTLINE of the essay that you're going to write. Bring the Outline to class with you on Thursday.

Thursday: Compose a first draft of your essay and bring to class on Friday

Friday: Compose a second draft of your essay and bring to class on Monday, prepare for a PEER REVIEW.

FINAL DRAFT OF THE ESSAY IS DUE TUESDAY!

HW Assignments week of 10/4/2010

Hello, RUSHers!

Here are your assignments for this week, 10/4. I know, we're at the end of the week, but just to recap, here are the three assignments for the week.

Assignment #1 - Read Chapter 5 Section 1. Please complete "Terms and Names" on page 137 and "Main Ideas" 1,2,3 on page 150.

Assignment #2 - Read Chapter 5 Section 2. Please complete "Terms and Names" on page 144, and "Main Ideas" 4, 5, 6, 7 on page 150.

Assignment #3 - Read Chapter 5 Section 3. Please complete "Terms and Names" on p. 149, and "Main Ideas" 8, 9, and 10 on page 150.

Due to some technical issues with the blog this week, in case you missed any of the assignments this week, you will have until Tuesday to complete any of the assignments that you've missed.