The Constitution: February 6, 2017

Hi everyone,
If you need to finish up your Constitution handout, here are two resources you can use to do that:

http://constitutionus.com/ This has the text of the Constitution, a little simplified.

http://www.annenbergclassroom.org/page/a-guide-to-the-united-states-constitution This breaks down the Constitution, article by article, and then explains what each article means.  Be sure you are looking at the right article!

HOMEWORK:  Today, you got a packet in class called "Principles of the Constitution".  The three worksheets in it are due on Thursday.  You can decide how to pace out these assignments.  If you need a new packet, please let me know ASAP.

Making It Up: January 31, 2017

Hey everyone,
Last work day in class for the Making of the Constitution unit!  If you need to take any check ins or finish products, get that done ASAP....See Google Classroom for resources, and ask me to send you any of the check-ins you may need.

Home Stretch: January 30, 2017

Hi everyone,
You have today in class, tonight, and tomorrow in class to work on the Making of the Constitution unit.  Yes, I will accept products on Wednesday without penalty; yes, any prep work (notes and check ins) will be considered late as of the end of the day Tuesday.

What is a Graphic Organizer?

For those of you considering making a graphic organizer, here are some examples of what graphic organizers are.

Revised Pacing Guide, Post Snow Day

Hi everyone,
Here is the pacing guide, with an update to take the snow day into account:

MONDAY - Overview of unit, choose partner for one activity, review resources on Google Classroom and textbooks. Begin taking notes on the first topic.

HWK:  20 - 30 minutes of work - finish taking notes on topic #1, begin setting up first product.

TUESDAY - Finish first product, take content knowledge learning check if ready.

SNOW DAY

HWK:  20 - 30 minutes of work - review text and resources for 2nd topic.

WEDNESDAY - Take content knowledge learning check on first topic; finish notes and begin product for topic #1.

HWK:  20 - 30 minutes of work - finish product #1.

THURSDAY - Take notes to prepare for content knowledge learning check on topic #2.

HWK:  20 - 30 minutes of work - finish notes and/or begin product #2.

FRIDAY: Take learning check on topic #2. Finish product #2.

HWK:  Begin notes on topic #3 for Monday.

MONDAY - finish notes, take final content knowledge learning check.

HWK:  Begin product #3.

TUESDAY:  Finish and submit product #3, tie up any loose ends, enjoy!

Snow Day Update: January 24,2017

Hi everyone,
You will get an extra day for the Making of the Constitution unit, don't worry! Hope you had a good snow day!

Starting the Second Half: Week of January 23 - 27

Hi everyone!

This week, we are working on a unit on the Making of the Constitution. For this topic, you are going to cover three major topics:  The Constitutional Convention, Constitutional compromises, and Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists.  You have a choice of products to create to show what you have learned, and a chunk of time to do your research and finish your products.  I will be covering a lot of nuts and bolts in class on Monday.  If you forget anything, come back here to check in.

NUTS AND BOLTS:

• You are making three products; each product is graded as a formative assessment.
• You may make ONE product with a friend. You each get the same grade. Choose wisely!
• Resources include textbooks available in class and web-based sources.  
• The web-based sources are available through Google Classroom.
• DO NOT use random Google searches to find information! See me if you can't find information you need.
• You will earn one Summative Assessment grade for the unit overall, based on points earned.  See the handouts for more information.

You will need to pace yourself in terms of work you need to do and time you have.  Here is a suggested timetable:

MONDAY - Overview of unit, choose partner for one activity, review resources on Google Classroom and textbooks. Begin taking notes on the first topic.

HWK:  20 - 30 minutes of work - finish taking notes on topic #1, begin setting up first product.

TUESDAY - Finish first product, take content knowledge learning check if ready.

HWK:  20 - 30 minutes of work - review text and resources for 2nd topic.

WEDNESDAY - finish notes and begin product for topic #2.

HWK:  20 - 30 minutes of work - finish product #2.

THURSDAY - take content knowledge learning check on topic #2.  Begin topic #3.

FRIDAY: Review text and resources for topic #3.

HWK:  Finish product #3 for Monday.

MONDAY - take final content knowledge learning check, turn in last product, check final grade!

Please note that the pacing is up to you.  If you do not want to have homework over the weekend, adjust the workload accordingly.