This is an extra credit assignment, worth up to 20 points.
1) Click on the title of this blog. This will take you to the Queens High School of Teaching blog, for Mr. Brown's Senior Gov't Class.
2) Read the blog carefully. It has to do with the movie "An Inconvenient Truth."
3) After you read the post, post a reply. Anonymous posts will not be given credit. Credit will also not be given for posts that use inappropriate language, or resort to calling people names. Stating that someone is "stupid" will not get you any credit. Reply using your knowledge, and facts.
4) Before you post, make sure you check your spelling. Spelling counts!
Good Luck!
BTW - If you need the link, here it is!
http://qhst-seniors.blogspot.com/2007/01/truth.html
Thursday, January 18, 2007
What's Going to be on the Regents Exam, Mr. T?
If you click the title of this post, there's a link to a list of a whole bunch of terms, people, places, etc. that will help you study for the Regents. The link is also listed below.
http://regentsprep.org/Regents/ushisgov/studymaterials/US11Rchecklist/index.htm
While you may not need to know every single one of these things in order to pass, the more of this information you can commit to memory will make it much easier for you to understand the questions, and will increase your scores!
http://regentsprep.org/Regents/ushisgov/studymaterials/US11Rchecklist/index.htm
While you may not need to know every single one of these things in order to pass, the more of this information you can commit to memory will make it much easier for you to understand the questions, and will increase your scores!
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Blog Assignment #3:
For more than 20 years, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's birthday has been celebrated as a national holiday in the United States.
In 1963, King made one of his most famous speeches; the "I have a Dream Speech," delivered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. During that speech, Dr. King spoke of his dream that people would be judged on the content of their character, and that people of all races, religions, etc., would be able to exist peacefully.
It's been nearly 45 years since Dr. King made that speech. However, there are still parts of his dream that remained unfulfilled.
Your assignment: Discuss the parts of Dr. King's dream that remain unfulfilled (hasn't happened yet). Explain why you think those things haven't happened, and what we can do to acheive them.
If you need to review Dr. King's speech, here's a link, which also provides audio as well.
http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mlkihaveadream.htm
Due Date is Thursday for WJPS students. QHST, you're more than welcome to post here as well.
Thanks!
For more than 20 years, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's birthday has been celebrated as a national holiday in the United States.
In 1963, King made one of his most famous speeches; the "I have a Dream Speech," delivered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. During that speech, Dr. King spoke of his dream that people would be judged on the content of their character, and that people of all races, religions, etc., would be able to exist peacefully.
It's been nearly 45 years since Dr. King made that speech. However, there are still parts of his dream that remained unfulfilled.
Your assignment: Discuss the parts of Dr. King's dream that remain unfulfilled (hasn't happened yet). Explain why you think those things haven't happened, and what we can do to acheive them.
If you need to review Dr. King's speech, here's a link, which also provides audio as well.
http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mlkihaveadream.htm
Due Date is Thursday for WJPS students. QHST, you're more than welcome to post here as well.
Thanks!
Blog Assignment #3:
For more than 20 years, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's birthday has been celebrated as a national holiday in the United States.
In 1963, King made one of his most famous speeches; the "I have a Dream Speech," delivered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. During that speech, Dr. King spoke of his dream that people would be judged on the content of their character, and that people of all races, religions, etc., would be able to exist peacefully.
It's been nearly 45 years since Dr. King made that speech. However, there are still parts of his dream that remained unfulfilled.
Your assignment: Discuss the parts of Dr. King's dream that remain unfulfilled (hasn't happened yet). Explain why you think those things haven't happened, and what we can do to acheive them.
If you need to review Dr. King's speech, here's a link, which also provides audio as well.
http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mlkihaveadream.htm
Due Date is Thursday for WJPS students. QHST, you're more than welcome to post here as well.
Thanks!
For more than 20 years, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's birthday has been celebrated as a national holiday in the United States.
In 1963, King made one of his most famous speeches; the "I have a Dream Speech," delivered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. During that speech, Dr. King spoke of his dream that people would be judged on the content of their character, and that people of all races, religions, etc., would be able to exist peacefully.
It's been nearly 45 years since Dr. King made that speech. However, there are still parts of his dream that remained unfulfilled.
Your assignment: Discuss the parts of Dr. King's dream that remain unfulfilled (hasn't happened yet). Explain why you think those things haven't happened, and what we can do to acheive them.
If you need to review Dr. King's speech, here's a link, which also provides audio as well.
http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mlkihaveadream.htm
Due Date is Thursday for WJPS students. QHST, you're more than welcome to post here as well.
Thanks!
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Target Based Instruction Class
CLICK HERE for links to websites you can use to research your project.
CLICK HERE for links to websites you can use to research your project.
Inter-School Blog Assignment: The War in Iraq
You've had a chance to view President Bush's speech. Thursday, we discussed the issue in class.
You're going to be linking to a post of 12th Grade government class at Queens High School of Teaching. Click on the link below. Read the blog, and based on what we've discussed, please leave your comments.
You've had a chance to view President Bush's speech. Thursday, we discussed the issue in class.
You're going to be linking to a post of 12th Grade government class at Queens High School of Teaching. Click on the link below. Read the blog, and based on what we've discussed, please leave your comments.
Please note that people from another school will see what you've wrote. You are representing WJPS when you comment. Make sure that you identify yourself. Anonymous comments will not be given credit.
http://qhst-seniors.blogspot.com/2007/01/to-surge-or-not-to-surge.html
http://qhst-seniors.blogspot.com/2007/01/to-surge-or-not-to-surge.html
Copy and paste, or click on the link.
Posts must be made BY WEDNESDAY!
Sunday, January 07, 2007
HW Assignments For the Week of January 8th-January 15th
Hello, Everyone:
As we previously discussed, we're going to try going with a weekly list of assignments, to give you a better chance to plan out your time for this subject, and your other classes.
As we previously discussed, we're going to try going with a weekly list of assignments, to give you a better chance to plan out your time for this subject, and your other classes.
Assignment #1: Due Next Monday (1/15/07):
1. By next Monday, you will be expected to have read pages 182-205 in your
textbook.
2. Answer "Terms and Names" and "Main Ideas" on page 208 of your textbook.
It is expected that you will be reading in your textbook each night, in order to prepare for the next day's class. It will make things go a lot smoother if everyone does their part and is prepared for class.
Here's the reading assigments for the week.
MONDAY: Read pages 182 to 187 in your textbook.
TUESDAY: Read pages 190-196 in your textbook. FINISH VOTING RIGHTS ESSAY!
WEDNESDAY: Read pages 197-201 in your textbook.
THURSDAY: Read pp. 202-205
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
In 1971, the 26th Amendment was added to the Constitution. This amendment
lowered the voting age from 21, to 18.
Today, some people are considering lowering the voting age past the age of 18,
to 16, and possibly 14. What do you think? Should the voting age be lowered?
Using the websites listed, research articles related to this topic. Then, based
on your research, create a FIVE PARAGRAPH PERSUASIVE ESSAY that discusses
whether or not you thnk the voting age should be lowered. You must make sure
that your essay has a:
1. Strong Introduction that explains your position clearly
2. Strong Conclusion that accurately summarizes your position
3. A minimum of THREE body paragraphs that help support your position
Assignment Due Date: This assignment is due NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY JANUARY 10, 2007
GRADING: This assignment will be graded as a test, and count towards
your second trimester mark. Students failing to hand in the assignment on, or
before January 10, 2007 will receive a grade of ZERO.
LINKS:
http://www.connectforkids.org/node/3140?&tn=hp/lf/3
http://www.youthrights.org/votingage.php
http://www.freechild.org/SNAYR/suffrage.htm
http://www.voteat16.com/
Good Luck! See you Wednesday!
lowered the voting age from 21, to 18.
Today, some people are considering lowering the voting age past the age of 18,
to 16, and possibly 14. What do you think? Should the voting age be lowered?
Using the websites listed, research articles related to this topic. Then, based
on your research, create a FIVE PARAGRAPH PERSUASIVE ESSAY that discusses
whether or not you thnk the voting age should be lowered. You must make sure
that your essay has a:
1. Strong Introduction that explains your position clearly
2. Strong Conclusion that accurately summarizes your position
3. A minimum of THREE body paragraphs that help support your position
Assignment Due Date: This assignment is due NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY JANUARY 10, 2007
GRADING: This assignment will be graded as a test, and count towards
your second trimester mark. Students failing to hand in the assignment on, or
before January 10, 2007 will receive a grade of ZERO.
LINKS:
http://www.connectforkids.org/node/3140?&tn=hp/lf/3
http://www.youthrights.org/votingage.php
http://www.freechild.org/SNAYR/suffrage.htm
http://www.voteat16.com/
Good Luck! See you Wednesday!
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Make-Up Assignment
Hello, Everyone:
In reviewing the results of the multiple choice section of the exam we took before the vacation, many of us scored less than positive results.
In reviewing the results of the multiple choice section of the exam we took before the vacation, many of us scored less than positive results.
A passing score was 65. To earn a 65, you needed to get at least 32 questions correct. Some of you were not successful in scoring at least a 65.
In order to help everyone improve their performance, I've posted the exam online. http://teslersregentsreview.blogspot.com/
If you wish to improve your score, you will need to the following:
1. Identify the questions you didn't answer correctly.
2. Go back to those questions, and try to find the correct answer. If you get the correct answer, you'll get 1 point.
3. In addition, you can earn another 2 points per question by explaining why the other three choices were not correct. You must EXPLAIN why the answer was wrong in order to get the points.
You will have until MONDAY to complete the make-up work. Good luck!
Monday, December 25, 2006
Vacation Assignment:
Hello WJPS:
I know you've all been waiting desperately for me to post the vacation assignment, so here goes.
The assignment must be HANDED in. That means you need to print it out and give it to me when we get back to school on the 2nd. It must be AT LEAST 350 words (about 1 page). Here's what you have to do:
As a student in a brand new, small Hgh School, besides "doing my work," and "not talking in class" what can YOU do to positively contribute to building your school's culture, and community?
See you on the 2nd! Enjoy the vacation.
Hello WJPS:
I know you've all been waiting desperately for me to post the vacation assignment, so here goes.
The assignment must be HANDED in. That means you need to print it out and give it to me when we get back to school on the 2nd. It must be AT LEAST 350 words (about 1 page). Here's what you have to do:
As a student in a brand new, small Hgh School, besides "doing my work," and "not talking in class" what can YOU do to positively contribute to building your school's culture, and community?
See you on the 2nd! Enjoy the vacation.
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
CHANGE TO THE SS EXAM 12/21/06-12/22/06
Hello, Everyone:
Because of our lengthy discussions the last couple of days, I have made an adjustment to our SS exam calendar.
The DBQ/Essay section will take place on THURSDAY 12/21/06. You will only need to bring a pen for that section. You will be allowed to bring one (1) post-it with information that you think will help you do well on that section.
The MULTIPLE CHOICE section will take place on FRIDAY 12/22/06. A study sheet will be posted below for the MC section. Additionally, a handout will be given in class for this part of the exam. Therefore, on FRIDAY, you will need to bring your PENCILS! You will also be allowed to bring one (1) post-it with the information that you think will help you do well on that section.
MULTIPLE CHOICE STUDY GUIDE
What are the parts of the Unwritten Constitution? GIVE EXAMPLES!
What were the problems under the AOC?
Why was the BOR was added to the Cons.?
What are: delegated powers, reserved powers, concurrent powers (KNOW THAT THEY ARE PART OF FEDERALISM!)?
Checks and Balances: Know examples
Results of the 14th and 15th Amendments
State that benefited most from the three-fifth’s compromise (VA)
What is Federalism?
Why was a Federal form of government created?
What was the result of Marbury v. Madison (Supreme Court Case)?
How are the DOI and BOR similar?
Why was Checks and Balances included in the Constitution?
Why is the Amendment process included in the Constitution?
Why was the Great Compromise adopted?
How can a Supreme Court decision be over-ruled?
What is the Elastic Clause?
What idea about gov’t is included in the DOI?
What were the Federalist Papers, and why were they important?
What was John Locke’s influence on the US gov’t?
What were the major problems at the Const. Convention?
How did the Supreme Court get the power of Judicial Review?
Why is the US Gov’t Considered a Federal System?
What can the President do, as Commander in Chief of the armed forces?
What is the Elastic Clause?
What do LOBBYISTS do?
What were the problems under the AOC?
Why was the BOR was added to the Cons.?
What are: delegated powers, reserved powers, concurrent powers (KNOW THAT THEY ARE PART OF FEDERALISM!)?
Checks and Balances: Know examples
Results of the 14th and 15th Amendments
State that benefited most from the three-fifth’s compromise (VA)
What is Federalism?
Why was a Federal form of government created?
What was the result of Marbury v. Madison (Supreme Court Case)?
How are the DOI and BOR similar?
Why was Checks and Balances included in the Constitution?
Why is the Amendment process included in the Constitution?
Why was the Great Compromise adopted?
How can a Supreme Court decision be over-ruled?
What is the Elastic Clause?
What idea about gov’t is included in the DOI?
What were the Federalist Papers, and why were they important?
What was John Locke’s influence on the US gov’t?
What were the major problems at the Const. Convention?
How did the Supreme Court get the power of Judicial Review?
Why is the US Gov’t Considered a Federal System?
What can the President do, as Commander in Chief of the armed forces?
What is the Elastic Clause?
What do LOBBYISTS do?
Student Survey!
What do you think?
In an effort to help us both out with homework, I have a suggestion. I'd like your feedback on it. I will base my decision on your responses to the survey.
Would you rather:
1. Have a list of assignments at the beginning of the week (Monday). Those assignments would be turned in that Friday (similar to Mr. Saltz's class).
2. Keep the current system of homework, where you get a different assignment each day, or every other day.
Let me know what you think. What you say will determine where we go with this. Thanks!
Monday, December 18, 2006
REGENTS-STYLE EXAM: Thursday and Friday (Dec. 21st and 22nd)
Topic: Constitutional Principles
We will be taking a regents style exam on Thursday and Friday of this week. Review will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The test will consist of:
1. Fifty (50) multiple choice questions (Thu.)
2. 7 Document Based Questions (Friday)
3. 1 Essay. The essay will be based on the Document Based Questions (DBQ'S). (Friday)
Make sure you are on time. You will be required to bring a SHARPENED #2 Pencil with you on Thursday, as we'll be using Scantrons to take the test.
The Exam will include (but is not limited to)
Constitutional Convention
Bill of Rights
Checks and Balances
Amendments to the Constitution
3 Branches
Use the info on the blog, as well as the sites I've listed in previous posts. DON'T WAIT TILL WEDNESDAY NIGHT TO STUDY!
Here's a good place to look http://regentsprep.org/Regents/ushisgov/studymaterials/US11Rchecklist/index.htm
If you can identify ALL of the information in box #2 and #3 (Early Gov't and The Constitution) you're going to ACE this exam!
Sunday, December 17, 2006
Blog Assignment #4: Due Wednesday
What do you think?
Of the 10 amendments to the Bill of Rights, half of them (4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th) all deal with the rights of criminals, or people accused of committing a crime.
In a brief composition of 98 words or more...Discuss the following question.
Does the Bill of Rights provide too many privileges and freedoms for people accused, or convicted of crimes?
Thursday, December 14, 2006
HW Assignment Blog Essay #3:
Point Value: 30 Points
Due Date: Monday 12:00 AM
Think about the rights you are guaranteed as an American citizen under the Bill of Rights. In a composition of at least 147 words, discuss:
- 1. In what ways the Bill of Rights affects your own life.
- 2. In what ways your lives would be different.
Monday, December 11, 2006
Extra Credit Blog Post
Hello, Everyone:
Interested in picking up a few extra points for the 2nd Trimester? Answer the question below in a minimum of 77 words, but no more than 119, and you can earn up to 20 free points toward your 2nd Trimester mark (total points, not points on your report card).
Interested in picking up a few extra points for the 2nd Trimester? Answer the question below in a minimum of 77 words, but no more than 119, and you can earn up to 20 free points toward your 2nd Trimester mark (total points, not points on your report card).
Background: The 18th Amendment to the Constitution banned the sale and use of Alcoholic Beverages in the US.
The Question
Do you think the government should have passed an amendment dealing with the consumption of Alcohol?
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