Mr. Saindon / United States History
Monday, October 14
to
Friday, October 18
Classwork and Homework Due: This WEEK:
MONDAY & TUESDAY
1. Students that DID NOT memorize and recite the important line from the Declaration of Independence: MUST DO SO ... NOW
We hold these truths to be self-evident,
that all men are created equal,
that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights,
that among these are
Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
2. Students that DID NOT turn in their INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK"Lesson 5: Toward Independence", sections
1 to 7 on pages 43 to 48....MUST DO SO NOW
3. Monday we will FINISH "The CROSSING" Movie and the Guide and Wrap up the Revolutionary War
WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY
Crash Course on the Three Branches of Government ( so that we can start the 'Running for President" project. We will go into more detail later).
GO TO GOOGLE CLASSROOM and click on the document that says: "Knowing the Issues TAKING A STAND"
Next, choose three topics and begin research on them
Find two good online articles on each topic and fill out the template provided.
FRIDAY
enactment (outside) of the American Revolution - Capture the Flag - wear your running shoes
This Week: Starting "Running for President Project"
Knowing the Issues and Taking Action
Objective(s):
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Students will be able to research different political issues by using online resources.
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Students will be able to explain their position on an issue by citing sources as evidence.
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Students will use multiple online resources to check for the validity of the information.
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Students will be able to differentiate whether their issue is at the Local, State or National level.
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Students will understand how they can participate and play a role to make a change in our society through public service, attending meetings, and petitioning the government for change.
Knowing the Issues and Taking Action
Know the Issues: Foriegn and Domestic
ASSIGNMENT
DUE NOV 17
#001
Welcome to : So Yo Want To Be President Project
1. You will visit different websites to research about 3 Different issues that are important to you.
2. You will need to create a total of TWO Current Event Reports for EACH ISSUE, so 6 Reports all together! There are a total of six reports for you to fill in on the provided document.
3. See the Know the Issues and Taking Action! Document for a list of websites to visit and for a list of the issues.
4. Click on OPEN
5. Click on document- Knowing the Issues Current Event Report-Template "First Name and Last Name"
6. When finished, click the TURN IN button on your document.
