Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Sunday, December 11, 2011
HW Week of 12/12
Hello, RUSH students:
Here are your assignments for the week of 12/12
Scroll Down to January 2002. That's the exam where the DBQ came from.
Here are your assignments for the week of 12/12
Monday -
1. Review the answers for the Checks and Balances DBQ
Here is the link for the answer key for the Checks and Balances DBQ! Scroll Down to January 2002. That's the exam where the DBQ came from.
2. Complete a first draft of your DBQ Essay
Tuesday -
Based on the review of your drafts, complete your second draft
Wednesday -
FINAL DRAFT is DUE THURSDAY!
Thursday/Friday: Assignments to be announced
- Study guide for Constitution Exam Next Week Coming Out This Week!
Thursday, December 08, 2011
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
HW 12/8 and 12/9/11
Thursday Night:
1. Review the information on the 3 Branches of Gov't by CLICKING HERE
2. Listen to the lecture, by clicking here
3. Answer the questions below.
1. What reasons might explain why this system called a system of "Checks and Balances?"
2. Which branch do you think has the most power under this system? Why?
3. Some people say that the system of Checks and Balances slows down the process of government unnecessarily. Do you agree? Why, or Why not?
2. Which branch do you think has the most power under this system? Why?
3. Some people say that the system of Checks and Balances slows down the process of government unnecessarily. Do you agree? Why, or Why not?
Friday Night:
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 class Friday working on a draft, and then making it awesome for Monday, to be handed in Tuesday!
Friday, November 25, 2011
HW Assignments Week of 11/28
Hello, RUSH Students:
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 11/28.
Friday
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 11/28.
Please note that unless stated otherwise, HW assignments are due by the NEXT class session.
Monday Night: Continue working on your Amendment Mini-Project.
Tuesday: Finish the Amendment Mini-Project for WEDNESDAY!
Wednesday: Begin Thematic Essay #2 (Portfolio Assignment #2)
CLICK HERE for the LINK!
CLICK HERE for the LINK!
Complete an Outline and First Draft of your essay
Thursday:
Second Draft
Second Draft
Friday
Third Draft - Prepare for Peer Review/Conference
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Thematic Essay - Portfolio Assignment #2
Hello, RUSH students:
Here's your assignment(s) for the week. We are going to be working on another assessment piece. This one is directly related to the project we just completed.
We're going to be exploring the theme of Constitutional Change. Your mission is to complete a thematic essay, based on the amendment mini-project.
Thursday Dec 1st- Rough Draft #1
You must turn in 1) your thematic essay, TYPED, or neatly hand-written in ink on LOOSELEAF PAPER 2) a copy of the thematic essay rubric, stapled to the back of your essay.
PLEASE NOTE THAT LATE WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. "TECHNICAL ISSUES" are not an excuse for not submitting your assignment on time.
Here's your assignment(s) for the week. We are going to be working on another assessment piece. This one is directly related to the project we just completed.
We're going to be exploring the theme of Constitutional Change. Your mission is to complete a thematic essay, based on the amendment mini-project.
Click here for the essay sheet
Here's your task:
Identify two amendments to the United States Constitution and for each:
• Discuss the historical circumstances that led to the adoption of the
amendment
• Discuss how the amendment changed the United States government
and/or American society
You may use any constitutional amendment from your study of United States history.
Some suggestions you might wish to consider include the 1st Amendment — personal
freedoms (1791), 15th amendment — right to vote (1870), 16th Amendment — income tax
(1913), 17th Amendment — election of senators (1913), 18th Amendment — Prohibition
(1919), 19th Amendment — suffrage (1920), or 22nd Amendment — term limits (1951).
Identify two amendments to the United States Constitution and for each:
• Discuss the historical circumstances that led to the adoption of the
amendment
• Discuss how the amendment changed the United States government
and/or American society
You may use any constitutional amendment from your study of United States history.
Some suggestions you might wish to consider include the 1st Amendment — personal
freedoms (1791), 15th amendment — right to vote (1870), 16th Amendment — income tax
(1913), 17th Amendment — election of senators (1913), 18th Amendment — Prohibition
(1919), 19th Amendment — suffrage (1920), or 22nd Amendment — term limits (1951).
IMPORTANT DATES:
Thursday Dec 1st- Rough Draft #1
Friday Dec 2nd- Draft #2/Peer Review
Tuesday Dec 6th - Final Draft Due.
You must turn in 1) your thematic essay, TYPED, or neatly hand-written in ink on LOOSELEAF PAPER 2) a copy of the thematic essay rubric, stapled to the back of your essay.
PLEASE NOTE THAT LATE WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. "TECHNICAL ISSUES" are not an excuse for not submitting your assignment on time.
RESOURCES:
Thematic Rubric
Thematic Rubric
Sunday, November 20, 2011
HW Assignments Week of 11/21/11
Hello, RUSH students:
Here are your assignments for the week of 11/21/2011. Please be advised that unless stated otherwise, all assignments for HW are due by the next class meeting.
Here are your assignments for the week of 11/21/2011. Please be advised that unless stated otherwise, all assignments for HW are due by the next class meeting.
Monday Night's HW:
1. If you DID NOT finish the Friday Assessment HW, finish it tonight. Please note that you are also responsible for tonight's HW.
2. CLICK HERE for the link for tonight's HW
Tuesday Night's HW:
1. Click Here for tonight's HW
Wednesday Night's HW: -
Amendment Mini-Project. MAJOR ASSESSMENT PIECE! Due Date Wednesday 11/30/11
Counts for 2 grade points
CLICK HERE for the mini-project - DIRECTIONS
Sunday, November 13, 2011
HW Assignments Week of 11/14/11
Hello, RUSH Students:
Here are your assignments for the week of 11/14/11
Tuesday - Prepare your final draft to be handed in on Wednesday.
Wednesday - CLICK HERE for the Bill of Rights Worksheet . Carefully read the worksheet, and then complete the questions that follow the reading.
Thursday and Friday's HW:
Here are your assignments for the week of 11/14/11
Thematic Essay - MAJOR ASSESSMENT PIECE is DUE WEDNESDAY 11/16/11! Please see last week's assignments for details.
Your essay must be TYPED, or neatly handwritten in INK, on LOOSELEAF PAPER.
Your essay must have the following rubric attached to it. CLICK HERE to print out the rubric.
Monday Night - Continue drafting your essay.
Tuesday - Prepare your final draft to be handed in on Wednesday.
Wednesday - CLICK HERE for the Bill of Rights Worksheet . Carefully read the worksheet, and then complete the questions that follow the reading.
Thursday and Friday's HW:
Assessment Piece - The Constitution:
YOUR MISSION: Complete Questions 1-14 on p. 176 of your textbook The Americans.
POINT VALUE - 2.0 grade points (1/2 of a major test)
DUE DATE - MONDAY 11/21/11 - NO EXCEPTIONS. NO EXCUSES.
RESOURCES to HELP YOU:
1. Review the Bill of Rights by clicking HERE
2. Read about the Constitution by clicking HERE
3. Textbook - pp. 152-168
4. Lectures:
Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Thematic Essay - Portfolio Assignment
MAJOR ASSESSMENT PIECE (PORTFOLIO PIECE #1): DUE DATE WED. 11/16
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
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
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
Friday, November 04, 2011
Chapter 5 Section 3 Station Assignment
Hello, RUSH Students!
Listed below is a link to a folder containing the materials for the Chapter 5 Section 3 Station assignment. Please finish these assignments and turn them in on Wednesday. Please note that if you email me your completed work by tonight, or tomorrow, you will still get the "early finish" bonus!
Listed below is a link to a folder containing the materials for the Chapter 5 Section 3 Station assignment. Please finish these assignments and turn them in on Wednesday. Please note that if you email me your completed work by tonight, or tomorrow, you will still get the "early finish" bonus!
Please click on the link to access the files. All of the worksheets are in PDF format. You can download them to your computer, iPod, iPad, or phone!
Monday, October 31, 2011
HW week of 10/31
Hello, RUSH Students:
Here are your assignments for the week of 10/31/2011
WEDNESDAY: Read Chapter 5 Section 3 in your textbook. Based on the chapter, please complete the following Chapter ID's:
THURSDAY: Complete the Chapter 5 Section 3 Guided Reading Questions.
FRIDAY: Complete the Chapter 5 Review
Here are your assignments for the week of 10/31/2011
MONDAY NIGHT 10/31/2011 - HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Your "Treat" is a night with no homework!
TUESDAY: Review Chapter 5 Section 2 in your textbook. Based on the chapter, and your class notes, complete the Chapter 5 Section 2 GUIDED READING QUESTIONS.
WEDNESDAY: Read Chapter 5 Section 3 in your textbook. Based on the chapter, please complete the following Chapter ID's:
| * federalism | * Publius |
| * ratification | * Letters From the Federal Farmer |
| * Federalists | * loose constructionists |
| * Anti-Federalists | * strict constructionists |
| * The Federalist Papers | * Bill of Rights |
THURSDAY: Complete the Chapter 5 Section 3 Guided Reading Questions.
FRIDAY: Complete the Chapter 5 Review
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Advisory Reflection Questions
- What are things you've learned this year in...
- Science
- Math
- US History
- English/Language Arts
- PE
- Journalism
- What things have you found difficult?
- What steps can you take to be more successful?
- The class that needs most of my attention right now is....BECAUSE
Sunday, October 23, 2011
HW Assignments Week of 10/24
Hello, Everyone:
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 10/24. Please note that we will be working out of The Americans textbook, moving forward. We will have guided reading questions that correspond to each section of the chapter, just like the other book.
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 10/24. Please note that we will be working out of The Americans textbook, moving forward. We will have guided reading questions that correspond to each section of the chapter, just like the other book.
MONDAY NIGHT:
Answer any THREE of the FIVE Questions
TUESDAY
1. Read Chapter 5, Section 1 in the textbook The Americans.
1. Read Chapter 5, Section 1 in the textbook The Americans.
2. Complete Chapter 5, Section 1 ID's. The ID's are listed below:
| * John Dickinson | * Articles of Confederation |
| * republic | * Land Ordinance of 1785 |
| * Republicanism | * Northwest Ordinance of 1787 |
| * Republican Motherhood |
3. Complete the Guided Reading Worksheet . If you cannot print out the worksheet, please complete the questions on looseleaf.
WEDNESDAY:
1. Review Chapter 5, Section 1
1. Review Chapter 5, Section 1
2. Complete the Chapter 5, Section 1 Review Sheet
3. Begin reading Chapter, Section 2
THURSDAY:
1. Finish Reading Chapter 5, Section 2
2. Complete the Chapter 5, Section 2 ID's. The ID's are listed below.
| * Daniel Shays | * separation of powers |
| * Shays' Rebellion | * checks and balances |
| * James Madison | * electoral college |
| * Roger Sherman | * elastic clause |
| * Virginia Plan | * veto power |
| * New Jersey Plan | * writ of habeas corpus |
| * Great Compromise | * bill of attainder |
| * Three-Fifths Compromise | * ex post facto law |
| * delegated (enumerated) powers | * judicial review |
| * reserved powers |
FRIDAY:
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Sunday, October 16, 2011
HW Week of 10/17
Hello!
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 10/17.
3. Read Chapter 8, pp. 141-148
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 10/17.
Please note that there will be a multiple-choice, Regents style quiz on Thursday. The quiz will be based on questions relating to the formation of the US gov't, and some of the causes of the American Revolution. The questions will be drawn directly from the regents prep website. The quiz will consist of approximately 25 multiple choice questions, and approximately 10 vocabulary questions.
MONDAY NIGHT:
Complete the following Worksheets:
Complete the following Worksheets:
TUESDAY NIGHT:
THE CHAPTER ID's are due WEDNESDAY!
- YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR GRQ's 1-12, and 15. They are due on MONDAY 10/24
WEDNESDAY NIGHT:
- Read pp. 148-55.
- Continue working on your GRQ's
- Begin Reviewing for your Quiz Friday
THURSDAY NIGHT:
Read pp. 155-63
Continue working on the GRQ's
Review for Your Quiz on Friday
FRIDAY NIGHT:
Review Chapter 8
Finish the GRQ's for Monday
Causes of the American Revolution
Hello, Everyone!
Here's a great PowerPoint, summarizing the causes of the American Revolution. Review it on your own, to help you study for the quiz, and to deepen your understanding of the causes of the Revolution!
Here's a great PowerPoint, summarizing the causes of the American Revolution. Review it on your own, to help you study for the quiz, and to deepen your understanding of the causes of the Revolution!
Monday, October 10, 2011
HW Assignments Week of 10/10/2011
Hello, Everyone:
Here are your assignments for the week of October 10, 2011.
Here are your assignments for the week of October 10, 2011.
Tuesday Night:
Read "Effects of the French & Indian War" and answer the accompanying questions.
Read "Effects of the French & Indian War" and answer the accompanying questions.
Wednesday Night:
Thursday Night
1. WATCH YOU TUBE for School! Click here for "America: The Story of Us"
Friday Night
3. Study for a Quiz on Chapter 7 (Details to Follow ASAP!)
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