Friday/Monday, February 6 & 9, 2015 1. TEST: The Constitutional Convention 2. Video: Constitution USA, Episode 1 “A More Perfect Union” Watch the DVD and answer the questions. Wed/Thurs, Feb. 4 & 5, 2015 1. "Debating the Constitution" (Chapter 7.4 AHON pages 218-221) Read the section and answer questions 1ab & 2ab on page 221. Examine the political cartoon on page 220 and answer questions a & b. 2. Analyze Cause and Effect (page 222) Answer question 1-4. 3. Video: Crash Course in History: The Constitution. High school Registration forms and 4-year plans will be complete next week in class. Make sure that you have your registration forms and curriculum guides with you every day. ***Please preview the 4-year plan below, so you will know what to expect to do in class next week.*** (Info about transferring from your zone high school is now available.) (Lyman's curriculum guide online) Mon/Tues., February 2 & 3, 2015 1. High School Registration Q&A. (Info about transferring from your zone high school is now available.) 2. Finish Mod 4: Slavery, if needed 3. Mod 5: Electing the Chief Executive 5. Test Review: Kahoot! (The Constitutional Convention test will be next class.) https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/106d1e9d-b7d8-47b8-83d1-c8c8d6b3ff85 Thurs, 1/29- Fri., 1/30 1. High School Registration presentation by high school guidance counselors. (Lyman students will get their 9th grade registration forms. Students going to other high school with receive their registration forms at other times.) 2. 8th grade Dance Theme voting. 3. Finish Mod 4: Counting Slaves. Specifically, Read the 3/5th Compromise and answer the 3 questions. ***There will be a TEST next week on the Constitutional Convention. STUDY the Modules! oREGON tRAIL!!!!! Ms. Day is soooo excited!!! Wed/Thurs Whoo Hoo, NHD Projects are due tomorrow for fair eligibility! Any questions? A. Finish the Meet and Greet , if needed. B. Mod 3 Issue 1: A Great Compromise on How to Count Votes. Go to Module 3 and Do the "Dance Vote: activity and the "The New Jersey Plan vs. The Virginia Plan" activity. (Yes, you need to write the paragraph!) This is Assignment #4 C. Start Mod 4: Issue 2: Should Slaves be Counted as "People?"
A. Finish making your Delegate Name Cards if needed. B. Opening the Constitutional Convention reading & Questions (History Alive text pages 106-108 and/or Online. Opening the Constitutional Convention 1. When and where did the convention take place, and what were the conditions like? 2. Who did the delegates' elect to oversee the convention? The Delegates 3. List five qualities that the delegates shared in common. ( use the picture, as well as the text.) Father of the Constitution 4. Who is considered the "father of the Constitution" and why? The Rule of Secrecy 5. Explain the rule of secrecy and why it was in place. Shared Beliefs and Clashing Views 6. What were the two main issues to be decided at the Constitutional Convention? C. Module 2 Delegates Meet and Greet. Directions: Now it's time to meet your fellow delegates. Put your name tag on and circulate the room. Mingle with the other delegates and get to know them. Be sure to meet the other delegates from your state. Then make sure to meet at least one delegate from (1) a small state, (2) a medium state and (3) a large state. As you meet with each of the delegates, write down the following information:
D. Issue 1: A Great Compromise on How to Count Votes. Go to Module 3 and Do the "Dance Vote: activity and the "The New Jersey Plan vs. The Virginia Plan" activity. Wednesday/ Thursday *Turn in late Career Education Choice Portfolio assignment *You need a new 2nd Semester history folder by Thursday/Fri. 1. Finish the Articles of Confederation Question (#2) Mod 1: A Mock Constitutional Convention.Part 1: Learn Your Delegate Directions: In this project, we will do our best to recreate the actual Constitutional Convention here in class. Each student will be assigned one of the delegates below who attended the Constitutional Convention. Students will then play the role of their delegate as we debate the issues addressed at the Constitutional Convention in 1787. First Things First - Students will need to know and understand who their delegate is, where they are from and what their point of view is, before we can get started. Once you've been assigned your delegate, click on the link above and do the background research on your person. Include this information on you delegate name card: Front (Nice and BIG): · Delegate's name · state they are representing o small, medium or large state. Back (It is for you, so it does not need to be big): · 3-4 sentences describing your personal background o Age, education, career, participate in revolution, etc…. · Your delegate's position on o Issue 1: Representation in National Legislature o Issue 2: Counting Slaves Issue 3: Who elects the executive Mon/Tues, 1/12 & 13
Turn in late Career Education Choice Portfolio assignment NHD Questions? High School Info: Lyman – AP Open House/Information Night - Wednesday, January 14 - 6:00 P.M. 1. America's First Government: Articles of Confederation Directions: Complete the reading in the link above. Then, watch the short video at the bottom and answer the questions on the Articles of Confederation. Be sure that your answers are in complete sentences. 2. Mod 1: A Mock Constitutional Convention.Part 1: Learn Your Delegate Directions: In this project, we will do our best to recreate the actual Constitutional Convention here in class. Each student will be assigned one of the delegates below who attended the Constitutional Convention. Students will then play the role of their delegate as we debate the issues addressed at the Constitutional Convention in 1787. First Things First - Students will need to know and understand who their delegate is, where they are from and what their point of view is, before we can get started. Once you've been assigned your delegate, click on the link above and do the background research on your person.
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