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Civics Projects
• Two projects per quarter (9-weeks)
• You need a total of 100 pts. for each
quarter.
• You can earn up to a maximum of 50
BONUS points per quarter at a rate of
2 hrs. = 25 pts.
• Suggested projects.
• Writing Requirements
• Verification form.
Unit Application for today’s
world.
1. How well does the government fulfill
the ideals and principles of
fundamental documents such as the
Declaration of Independence and the
US Constitution?
2. How can we as US citizens do to
fulfill the ideals and principles of the
Declaration of Independence and the
US Constitution.
Sept. 9
Today in History :
• American Revolution Congress renames the nation
"United States of America", 1776
• World War II Japanese bomb U.S. mainland, 1942
Interesting Fact?:
• When you are looking at someone you love, your pupils
dilate, they do the same when you are looking at
someone you hate.
The WORD
• Perseverance (Perseverancia) - To persist in spite of
opposition or discouragement.
What is your current
understanding of US
Government.
Pre Test
• When you have
completed the PreTest turn it over on
your desk and you can
work on something
else.
• Mind your own
business at your own
desk.
Connecting this
class to what is
happening now.
Michael Brown
shooting.
On your gray half sheet:
1. Fill out the top, circle
the word “Evidence”
and underline the
words “Point of View”.
2. Fill in the title and
source.
3. On the lines provided
label and list what you
believe to be evidence
and what is Point of
View.
Unit Objective
• Understand key ideals and
principles of the United States,
including those in the Declaration
of Independence, the Constitution,
and other fundamental documents.
• Analyze and evaluate the ways in
which state and U.S. Constitutions
and other fundamental documents
promote key U.S. ideals and
principles.
September 10
Today in History :
• Nathan Hale volunteers to spy behind
British lines, 1776
Interesting Fact?:
• Donkeys kill more people annually than
plane crashes.
The WORD
• Perseverance (Perseverancia) - To persist in
spite of opposition or discouragement.
Class Norms for:
Water?
Food and other drinks?
Hall pass?
Electronics?
Working on other classes
assignments?
Connecting this
class to what is
happening now.
Michael Brown
shooting.
On your gray half sheet:
1. Fill out the top, circle
the word “Evidence”
and underline the
words “Point of View”.
2. Fill in the title and
source.
3. On the lines provided
label and list what you
believe to be evidence
and what is Point of
View.
Connecting this
class to what is
happening now.
Michael Brown
shooting.
Using your gray
Document Response
sheet:
1. Compare what you
have written with your
shoulder partner.
2. Decide what both of
you agree on.
3. Each of you change
your gray sheet to
reflect what you agree
on.
TODAY
• Ms. O’Brien, our Principal, will
discuss the Student Handbook.
• We will then focus on the events
and significance of “9/11”.
What are the lessons of
9/11/2001
September 11
Today in History :
• Attack on America, 2001
Interesting Facts?:
• President George W. Bush was once a cheerleader!
The WORD
• Perseverance (Perseverancia) - To persist in
spite of opposition or discouragement.
What are the
lessons of 9/11/2001
Events 9/11.
On September 11th in 2001:
1. Two US airliners were
hijacked and crashed into
the Twin Towers of the
World Trade Center.
2. Another US airliner is
hijacked and crashed into
the Pentagon.
3. A fourth US airliner is
hijacked and crashed in a
field in Pennsylvania after
passengers try to regain
control, it was headed to
Washington D.C..
4. In total, almost 3,000
people died in the attacks.
What are the lessons of
9/11/2001
September 12
Today in History :
• "New floating bridge” opens in Seattle;
I-90 stretches from coast to coast,
1993
Interesting Fact?:
• A crocodile cannot stick out its tongue.
The WORD
• Perseverance (Perseverancia) - To persist in
spite of opposition or discouragement.
TODAY
• Evidence is a specific
detail that can be
proven as fact.
Evidence can be
physical evidence, an
“9/11”
eyewitness account, or
Propaganda?
the result of an
accepted scientific
method.
propaganda –propaganda
– facts and opinions
• Point of View is an
used to support a
opinion, interpretation,
cause or to damage an
value judgment, or
opposing cause
belief that cannot be
proved or disproved.
Analyze and evaluate
the “9/11” video
Unit Objective
Key Components
•
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•
Common Sense
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
The Federalist Papers
The US Constitution
The Bill of Rights
Connecting 9/11 to
ISIS/ISIL.
September 15
Today in History :
• Four black schoolgirls killed in Birmingham,
1963
• "Lone Ranger" premieres on ABC-TV – 1949
• Ali is first to win heavyweight title three
times by defeating Leon Spinks -1978
• Interesting Fact?:
• Women have a better sense of smell than
men.
The WORD
• Perseverance (Perseverancia) - To persist in
spite of opposition or discouragement.
Syllabus or Student
Handbook sign off
sheet?
Civics Projects-Oct. 27?
OPEN HOUSE TONIGHT!
• 5:45PM – 9:00PM
• Free dinner and child care.
What are the
lessons of
9/11/2001
• We are going to watch a video
made during and soon after 9/11.
Events 9/11.
• The film focuses on the
firefighters that responded to
the attacks on the Twin Towers.
• We will be focusing on
separating evidence from point
of view using the gray
“Document Response” sheets..
• Evidence on the front and Point
of View on the back.
During the video.
Clear your desk of every thing
except:
1. Gray sheet.
2. Something to write with.
3. Water if you have it.
Put away
class’s work.
cell phones or other
What are the
lessons of
9/11/2001
CONNECTING
9/11 TO
ISIS/ISIL
ISIS – Islamic
State of Iraq
and Syria
ISIL – Islamic
State of Iraq
and the Levant
Al-Qaeda takes responsibility.
Al-Qaeda is based in Afghanistan.
War in Afghanistan
• Coalition Deaths – 2,700 Afghan
Deaths – 17,000-37,000
Fear of WMDs in Iraq may end up in
hands of terrorists.
War in Iraq
• Coalition deaths – 5,000
• Iraqi deaths – 900,000 (approx.)
“Arab Spring”
ISIS/ISIL grows as part of Syrian
revolution.
ISIS/ISIL controls much of
Northeastern Syria and
Northwestern Iraq.
President Obama’s ISIS (ISIL) speech.
• America is safer after killing Osama BinLaden and ending the wars in Iraq and
Afghanistan.
• ISIS/ISIL/Islamic State – No immediate
threat to US but they “execute
prisoners…kill children…enslave, rape, and
force women into marriage.” They killed
two American journalists.
Washington Post
9/10/2014
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2014/09/10/five-takeawaysfrom-president-obamas-islamic-state-speech/?tid=pm_politics_pop
President Obama’s ISIS (ISIL) speech.
• Strategy – 1)Will increase bombing. 2) Will use allies
in the region. (Iraq and Saudi Arabia) We will not
have combat troops fighting in Iraq. up to 1700
military advisors) 3) Will continue to use counter
terrorism tactics to attack and cut off funds and
recruits even into Syria. 4) Increase humanitarian
efforts.
• He will do this with or without Congress’s approval.
• America has led the world in stopping Russian
expansion, fighting Ebola virus, and ridding Syria of
chemical weapons.
Washington Post
9/10/2014
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2014/09/10/five-takeawaysfrom-president-obamas-islamic-state-speech/?tid=pm_politics_pop
President Obama’s ISIS (ISIL) speech.
"America, our endless blessings
bestow an enduring burden," Obama
insisted
Washington Post
9/10/2014
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2014/09/10/five-takeawaysfrom-president-obamas-islamic-state-speech/?tid=pm_politics_pop
What are the
lessons of
9/11/2001
9/11 is a
“watershed”
event.
Other post 9/11 connections
Financial Costs of War on
Terror to the US:
• 1.25 Trillion dollars.
Iraq and Afghanistan are now
democracies.
Increased Security?
Watershed event -an
event marking an
important historical
change of course.
Patriot Act?
US foreign relations?
Connecting 9/11
to the past.
Patriots vs.
Terrorists?
• Revolution led by Patriots
in 1776 vs. ISIS/ISIL
leading revolutions in
Iraq and Syria.
• Patriot Act vs Bill of
Rights.
• Democratic Ideals vs. AlQaeda and ISIS/ISIL
Ideals?
• Constitutional power of
the President to attack
“terrorist” groups?
What are the lessons
of 9/11/2001
War on Terror
War in Afghanistan
• Coalition Deaths – 2,700
(approx.) (mostly American)
• Afghan Deaths – 17,000-37,000
War in Iraq
• Coalition deaths – 5,000
(approx.)(mostly American)
• Iraqi deaths – 900,000 (approx.)
Financial Costs of War on Terror to
the US:
• 1.25 Trillion dollars.
Iraq and Afganistan are now
democracies.
Increased Security?
World Relations?
Political Division in the US?
?
What are the lessons
of 9/11/2001
Events, causes,
and results of 911.
WALK-ABOUT –
1. Walk around the room, rotate
clockwise, and write down
information from at least
three other groups big
boards that you do not
already have in your
notebook.
2. (Response and Application)
Write what lesson(s) you
think we should learn from
the attacks of 911.
3. (Response and Application)
How does the word
“perseverance” apply to
Americas response to 911?
How does the Articles of
Confederation promote key
ideals and principles?
September 19
Today in History :
• President James Garfield dies from gunshot
wounds. 1881
Interesting Fact?:
• Studies show that if a cat falls off the
seventh floor of a building it has less chance
of surviving than a cat that falls off the
twentieth floor.
The WORD
• Perseverance (Perseverancia) - To persist in
spite of opposition or discouragement.
How did fundamental
documents change
American society?
September 16
Today in History :
• Mayflower departs England – 1620
• Settlers race to claim land - 1893
Interesting Fact?:
• The chances of you dying on the way to get
your lottery tickets is greater than your
chances of winning.
The WORD
• Perseverance (Perseverancia) - To persist in
spite of opposition or discouragement.
Class Norms for:
Seating chart?
Water?
Food and other drinks?
Hall pass?
Working on other
classes assignments?
How can I be
successful in
this class?
1.
2.
Social
Studies
Handbook
Cutting
down on
common
mistakes.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Write your name and period in the
upper right hand corner.
Page 1 – fill in the information as
best you know it or save the
information somewhere else.
(skyward login is last name dot
first initial student number -smith.j12345
Student password --- renton then
student number -- renton12345)
Supplies – Log book is not
required for this class. Pay
attention to the “Late Work
Policy”
Page 2 – Reminder of the Five
Habits.
Page 3 – We will be using
INSPECT.
Page 4 – Cornell notes reminder.
Page 5 – Format for an outline.
How can I be
successful in this
class?
Social
Studies
Handbook
Cutting
down on
common
mistakes.
1. Page 6 - How to “Dissect a
Prompt”.
2. Page 7 – DBQs
3. Page 8 and 9 – Key Words in
Essay Questions
4. Page 10 – The Social Studies
Paragraph.
5. Page 11 – The Writing Rubric
6. Pages 17 and 18 – Essential
Academic Language
7. Pages 19 thru 23 – Website
Evaluation
?
What would it take for you to
become a traitor and wage war on
our government?
NOTES?
Civic Projects and
Responsible
Citizenship.
Civics Project
Possible projects?
Follow the Writing
Requirements for each
activity.
Civics Projects need to be
accompanied by a
verification form filled out
by representative of the
organization you are
serving with.
Key ideals and principles
of the Declaration of
Independence?
September 17
Today in History :
• U.S. Constitution signed, 1787
Interesting Fact?:
• Women have a better sense of smell than
men.
The WORD
• Perseverance (Perseverancia) - To persist in
spite of opposition or discouragement.
How did “Common
Sense” change
American society?
Thomas Paine and
Common Sense
• Born in England.
• Ended school at
age 13. (failed)
• Apprenticed for his
father. (failed)
• Failed at his own
business.
• Excise Tax officer
(fired twice)
• Meets Benjamin
Franklin and comes
to America.
How did “Common
Sense” change
American society?
Thomas Paine and
Common Sense
Wrote COMMON SENSE
Fails as a soldier but
writes THE AMERICAN
CRISIS
Moves to France to
support the French
Revolution and wrote THE
RIGHTS OF MAN
Later he wrote THE AGE
OF REASON a criticism of
the Bible and the church.
How did “Common
Sense” change
American society?
Thomas Paine and
Common Sense
•
http://www.history.com/topics/american
-revolution/american-revolutionhistory/videos/thomas-paine
How did “Common
Sense” change
American society?
• Evidence is a specific
detail that can be
proven. Evidence can
be physical evidence,
an eyewitness
Common Sense
account, or the result
Propaganda
of an accepted
scientific method.
(propaganda –propaganda
– facts and opinions
• A point of view is an
used to support a
opinion, interpretation,
cause or to damage an
value judgment, or
opposing cause)
belief that cannot be
proved or disproved.
How did “Common
Sense” change
American society?
Common
Sense
Evidence
(propaganda –
propaganda – facts and
opinions used to
support a cause or
to damage an
opposing cause)
(On the back of your
handout:)
1. Under the heading
FACTS write a list
of evidence
(provable facts)
you find in your
assigned section
that supported
Paine’s claim that
the colonists
should revolt.
With our shoulder
partner:
1. Compare your list of
facts with your
Common Sense
shoulder partner
Evidence
and add any
information you are
missing and circle
(propaganda –propaganda
any facts you
– facts and opinions
disagree on.
used to support a
How did “Common
Sense” change
American society?
cause or to damage an
opposing cause)
How did “Common
Sense” change
American society?
Common Sense
Propaganda
(propaganda –propaganda
– facts and opinions
used to support a
cause or to damage an
opposing cause)
What “evidence” did
you find that you were
unsure of?
How did “Common
Sense” change
American society?
Common Sense
Point of View
Biased opinions, value
judgments, and
interpretations. Often
they are full of
emotion and one
sided.
Biased Words indicate
POINT OF VIEW
•
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
awful
amazing
bad
beautiful
best
better
disgusting
exciting
favorite
frightful
fun
good
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
great
handsome
horrible
miserable
more
most
smart
stupid
terrible
unbelievable
ugly
very
How did “Common
Sense” change
American society?
Common Sense
Point of View
Qualifying words may:
• express an absolute,
unwavering opinion
using words like
always or never.
• express opinion in the
form of a command
as in must or should.
Qualifying Words indicate
POINT OF VIEW
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
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all
•
always
•
appear
•
believe
•
could
•
every
•
has/have to •
it is believed •
likely
•
may
•
might
•
must
•
never
often
only
ought to
possibly
possible
probably
seem
should
sometimes
think
usually
How did “Common
Sense” change
American society?
Common Sense
Point of View
(propaganda –propaganda
– facts and opinions
used to support a
cause or to damage an
opposing cause)
(on the back of your
handout)
1. Under the OPINION
heading list
examples of points
of view you find in
your assigned
section that
promoted Paine’s
claim that the
colonists should
revolt.
With our shoulder
partner:
1. Compare your list of
opinions with your
Common Sense
shoulder partner
Point of View
and add any
opinions you are
missing and both of
(propaganda –propaganda
you agree is
– facts and opinions
used to support a
correct.
How did “Common
Sense” change
American society?
cause or to damage an
opposing cause)
How did “Common
Sense” change
American society?
Common Sense
Propaganda
(propaganda –propaganda
– facts and opinions
used to support a
cause or to damage an
opposing cause)
What “opinions” did
you find?
How did “Common
Sense” change
American society?
Common
Sense
Propaganda
(propaganda –
propaganda – facts and
opinions used to
support a cause or
to damage an
opposing cause)
Paine’s Claims
1. It was absurd for an island to rule a
continent.
2. America was not a "British nation";
but was composed of peoples from all
of Europe.
3. Even if Britain were the "mother
country" no mother would harm her
children so brutally.
4. Being a part of Britain would drag
America into European wars, and
keep her from the international trade.
5. The distance between the two
nations made governing the colonies
from England virtually impossible.
6. The Puritan colonists believed that
God wanted to give them a religious
safe haven from the persecution of
British rule.
7. Britain ruled the colonies for her own
benefit, not the best interests of the
colonists.
How did “Common
Sense” change
American society?
Common Sense
Propaganda
(propaganda –propaganda
– facts and opinions
used to support a
cause or to damage an
opposing cause)
What “opinions” did
you find?
Fast 5
• Five students, each individually sharing
with the class information about a current
event.
• One minute each. (Usually two students at
the beginning of class and three at the end
of class)
• Each current event will relate to a different
category.
1. POTUS-President Of The United States
2. LOTUS-Legislature Of The United States
3. SCOTUS-Supreme Court Of The United States
4. NOTUS-News Outside The United States
5. NITUS-News Inside The United States
Get a textbook from
the back table.
“we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred
honor.”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZfRaWAtBVg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_56cZGRMx4
How does the Declaration of
Independence and the Articles
of Confederation promote key
ideals and principles?
September 18
Today in History :
• Capitol cornerstone is laid, 1793
• Interesting Fact?:
• You can't plow a cotton field with an elephant
in North Carolina.
The WORD
• Perseverance (Perseverancia) - To persist in
spite of opposition or discouragement.
How did “Common
Sense” change
American society?
Common
Sense
Propaganda
(propaganda –
propaganda – facts and
opinions used to
support a cause or
to damage an
opposing cause)
Paine’s Claims
1. It was absurd for an island to rule a
continent.
2. America was not a "British nation";
but was composed of peoples from all
of Europe.
3. Even if Britain were the "mother
country" no mother would harm her
children so brutally.
4. Being a part of Britain would drag
America into European wars, and
keep her from the international trade.
5. The distance between the two
nations made governing the colonies
from England virtually impossible.
6. The Puritan colonists believed that
God wanted to give them a religious
safe haven from the persecution of
British rule.
7. Britain ruled the colonies for her own
benefit, not the best interests of the
colonists.
1. “Salutary Neglect”
2. Following the French and Indian
War in 1763 GB taxed the
colonists and prohibited them
from moving into the Ohio River
Valley.
Events leading 3. Repeatedly the colonists
to Declaration
protested with petitions,
negotiations, demonstrations,
of
and boycotts.
Independence 4. Repeatedly GB would lessen
taxes or restrictions BUT would
either change their mind or
Colony – an area that
create new harsher taxes or
is controlled by or
penalties in order to maintain
belongs to a country
control.
and is usually far
5. By 1775 violence was met with
away from it.
violence as local groups of
Boycott – to refuse to
colonists would fight with an
buy, use or participate
increasing British military
as a means of protest.
presence.
Along with “Common
Sense” what else led
to the Dec. of Ind.?
Declaration of Independence July 4th 1776
“we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred
honor.”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZfRaWAtBVg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_56cZGRMx4
Key ideals and
principles of the
Declaration of
Independence?
According to Thomas
Jefferson, who should
have the most power?
(Do you agree or
disagree? Explain?)
Tyranny - a
government or ruler
with total power. A
tyrant is a dictator.
• When the people fear their
government, there is
tyranny; when the
government fears the
people, there is liberty.
Thomas Jefferson
Key ideals and
principles of the
Declaration of
Independence?
Thomas
Jefferson
(background)
http://www.biography.com/pe
ople/thomas-jefferson9353715/videos
• Educated at William and Mary.
• Plantation and slave owner.
• Thomas Jefferson was one of the
earliest and strongly supported
American independence from
Great Britain.
• He was elected to the Virginia
House of Burgesses in 1768 and
joined its most radical group.
• In 1774, Jefferson wrote his first
major political work, "A Summary
View of the Rights of British
America," which established his
reputation as one of the most
eloquent advocates of the
American cause.
• A year later, in 1775, Jefferson
attended the Second Continental
Congress which appointed him to
write the Declaration of
Independence.
How does the
Declaration of
Independence promote
key ideals and
principles?
DECLARATION OF
INDEPENDENCE
(page 306-309)
Self-evident - evident
without proof or
reasoning
Unalienable - rights
that belong to
every person and
cannot be taken
away (Natural
Rights)
1) What are the main reasons for
this Declaration in the introductory
paragraphs? (para. 1-2)
2) What truths are “self- evident”?
(para. 2)
3) What rights are
“unalienable”? (para. 2)
4) Who is the “He” at the beginning
of the body paragraphs? List
five things “He” is being
accused of (your own words)?
Sit according to the
classroom seating chart.
1. Get three (3) salmon colored
response log sheets from the
front table.
2. Log on to your computer and
then turn the monitor off.
NO food or drinks (including water)
on the tables.
As per the syllabus:
• One response log is due
at the end of the period
TODAY.
Current Event • Two response logs are
RESPONSE
due at the beginning of
LOGS
the period next Friday.
(Response Logs and Civics Projects
are your main homework and are
recorded as Projects.)
Responsible
Citizenship and
Current Events
Responsible
Citizenship and Current
Events
Current Event
RESPONSE
LOGS
1. Title, Author, Date,
Source
2. INSPECT
3. Significance
4. Point of View
5. Evidence/Credibility
6. Connections
7. Supposition
Responsible
Citizenship and
Current Events
Current Event
RESPONSE
LOGS
1. Today’s Response
Log should be an
event in the US.
2. The two homework
Response logs can
be outside the US
but still needs to
relate to the US.
How does the
Declaration of
Independence promote
key ideals?
September 22
Today in History :
• American patriot, Nathan Hale, is executed by
the British for spying, 1776
• Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation,
1862
Interesting Fact?:
• Most dust particles in your house are made
from dead skin.
The WORD
Perseverance (Perseverancia) - To persist in spite
of opposition or discouragement.
Responsible
Citizenship and
Current Events
Current Event
RESPONSE
LOGS
1. Last Friday’s
Response Log was
an event in the US.
2. The two homework
Response logs DUE
AT THE BEGINNING
OF THE CLASS THIS
FRIDAY can be
outside the US but
still needs to relate
to the US.
Responsible
Citizenship and Current
Events
Current Event
RESPONSE
LOGS
1. Title, Author, Date,
Source
2. INSPECT
3. Significance
4. Point of View
5. Evidence/Credibility
6. Connections
7. Supposition
Responsible
Citizenship and Current
Events
Current Event
RESPONSE
LOGS
Evidence
Credibility
the quality of being
believed or accepted
as true, real, or
honest
1. “Brand Name”
2. Publisher? “Brand
Name” takes
responsibility for
accuracy?
3. Author? Verifiable
credentials?
4. Currency? is this article
recent.?
5. Links and references?
Does the article provide
links for further reading
and verification?
6. Comparison? How does
the article compare to
articles from other
sources credible?
How does the
Declaration of
Independence promote
key ideals?
DECLARATION OF
INDEPENDENCE
(page 306-309)
Self-evident - evident
without proof or
reasoning
Unalienable - rights
that belong to
every person and
cannot be taken
away (Natural
Rights)
1) What are the main reasons for
this Declaration in the introductory
paragraphs? (para. 1-2)
2) What truths are “self- evident”?
(para. 2)
3) What rights are
“unalienable”? (para. 2)
4) Who is the “He” at the beginning
of the body paragraphs? List
five things “He” is being
accused of (your own words)?
How does the
Declaration of
Independence
promote key ideals?
DECLARATION OF
INDEPENDENCE
(page 306-309)
5) According to paragraph 2,
Why are governments
created and where does
government get its power?
6) (In the paragraphs
starting with “For” ) List
three things they are being
accused of?
7) What had the colonists
done to solve their
differences with GB?
8) In the last paragraph,
what powers do the
colonies claim?
Do Not Unpack.
We are going to be forming groups.

Key ideals and principles
of the Declaration of
Independence?
September 23
Today in History :
• John Paul Jones wins naval battle against
the English, 1779
• Lewis and Clark return, 1806
Interesting Fact?:
• The average CEO's salary in the US is 475 times
greater than the average worker's salary. In
Japan, it is 11 times greater; in France, 15 times;
in Canada, 20; in South Africa, 21, and in Britain,
22.
The WORD
Perseverance (Perseverancia) - To persist in spite of
opposition or discouragement.
“We The People” Projects
1. Hearings - In groups of 4-6, students
will present and respond to three main
questions on one of the six units in the
“We The People” textbook. Hearings
will be conducted in January. (Part of
your Semester Final)
2. Teach-ins – These same groups will
teach the class for two days on the
same unit as they were assigned for the
Hearings. Teach – in will be in
December. (Project Grade)
“We The People” Projects
1. You have the option of forming
your own groups or having me
help place you into groups.
2. Those of you that want to choose
your group can get together now.
Students that want me to help
place them in a group can come
see me.
3. I need a list of students in your
group.
Key ideals and
principles of the
Declaration of
Independence?
DECLARATION OF
INDEPENDENCE
Ideals
- a standard
of perfection; a principle
or goal to be aimed at.
PEOPLE have a right to:
1. Government that
protects their rights.
2. Equality.
3. Life.
4. Liberty.
5. pursue Happiness.
6. Create government
and change or replace
a government that
does not protect the
rights of it’s people.
How does the
Declaration of
Independence
promote key
ideals?
To Edward Coles [Monticello
Aug. 25. 1814] from Thomas
Jefferson
• Man, probably of any colour,
but of this color (black) we
know, brought up from their
infancy without necessity for
Compare Thomas
thought or forecast, are by
Jefferson’s ideals in
their habits rendered (made)
the Declaration of
as incapable as children of
Independence to his
taking care of themselves. In
letter to a friend 38
the meantime they are pests
years later.
in society by their idleness
(being without a job)... Their
combination with the other
colour (white) produces a
disgrace which no lover of
this country, no lover of
excellence in the human
character can innocently
approve of...
How does the Articles
of Confederation
promote key ideals
and principles?
Forming a new
government
after the
American
Revolution?
Reflecting on why the
colonists were so upset
with Great Britain:
1. What would you base
your plan on?
2. What would you want
to avoid in your new
government?
3. What would you want
to include in your new
government?
How does the Constitution
promote US ideals and
principles?
September 25
Today in History :
• Bill of Rights passes Congress, 1789
Interesting Fact?:
• “Stewardesses” is the longest word that is
typed with only the left hand.
The WORD
• Ideal - A standard or model of perfection. A
goal or aim.
• Principle - A basic truth, law. An essential
guiding rule or standard.
Fast 5
• Five students a day, each individually
sharing with the class information about a
current event they have filled out a
response log on.
• One minute each. (Usually two students at
the beginning of class and three at the end
of class)
• Each current event will relate to a different
category.
1. POTUS-President Of The United States
2. LOTUS-Legislature Of The United States
3. SCOTUS-Supreme Court Of The United States
4. NOTUS-News Outside The United States
5. NITUS-News Inside The United States
Fast 5
Sign up for a category. (One time in the
column for this class.)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
POTUS-President Of The United States
LOTUS-Legislature Of The United States
SCOTUS-Supreme Court Of The United States
NOTUS-News Outside The United States
NITUS-News Inside The United States
The Articles of Confederation
Our first plan for government.
Confederation – groups
of people or countries
that join together for a
common effort or purpose
(loose association)
The Articles of Confederation
“That government is best which governs least,
because its people discipline themselves. If we
are directed from Washington when to sow and
when to reap, we will soon want for bread.”
Thomas Jefferson
Why did our first plan for government
fail after 11 years?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQtJNK5_8U
k
How does the Articles
of Confederation
promote key ideals
and principles?
The Articles of
Confederation
On pages 60-61 in the “We
The People” text:
1. Describe why many
Americans feared a strong
central government.
2. Explain how the Articles of
Confederation was to be a
solution for these fears.
3. Summarize the three
issues that created fear of
domination between states
4. What were the solutions to
these problems in Articles
V and VIII.
How does the Articles
of Confederation
promote key ideals and
principles?
The Articles of
Confederation
On pages 63-65:
1. List the achievements for
the national government
under the Articles of
Confederation.
2. Summarize the weaknesses
of the Articles of
Confederation.
Why did America’s
first plan for
government fail?
Weaknesses of the
Articles of
Confederation
(According to Hip
Hughes)
Federal = national
The Articles of Confederation
failed because the federal
government was too weak.
It could not:
- print common money
- regulate or help interstate
trade
- require states to provide men for
the military
- force the states to abide by
treaties
- force the states to tax to pay for
government programs like
defense, roads, government
workers
It had no:
-no single leader (no president) to
lead and carry out the laws
- no federal court system
Why did America’s
first plan for
government fail?
Results of the
Articles of
Confederation
(According to Hip
Hughes)
Federal = national
1) Northwest Ordinance
2) Shay’s Rebellion and a call for a
stronger central government.
Do not write a new
objective.
September 26
Today in History :
• Congress selects representatives to
negotiate treaty with France, 1776
Interesting Fact?:
• About 17% of humans are left-handed.
The same is true of chimpanzees and
gorillas.
The WORD
• Ideal - A standard or model of perfection.
A goal or aim.
• Principle - A basic truth, law. An essential
guiding rule or standard.
Sit according to the
classroom seating chart.
1. Staple and turn in your two response
logs for this past week.
2. Get three (3) salmon colored response
log sheets from the front table.
3. Log on to your computer and then turn
the monitor off.
NO food or drinks (including water) on the
tables.
Fast 5
Yesterday you signed up for one of these
categories:
1. POTUS-President Of The United States
2. LOTUS-Legislature Of The United States
3. SCOTUS-Supreme Court Of The United States
4. NOTUS-News Outside The United States
5. NITUS-News Inside The United States
Your response log you work on and turn in today should
be about an article involving your category.
Why did America’s first
plan for government fail?
September 29
If you are presenting a current event
today (POTUS, LOTUS, SCOTUS,
NOTUS, OR NITUS) please come and
get your Response log from last Friday.
Today in History :
• British spy sentenced to death, 1780
Interesting Fact?:
• Cherophobia is a fear of fun.
The WORD
Perseverance (Perseverancia) - To persist in spite
of opposition or discouragement.
PLEASE put your back packs, bags
in front or behind your desks. NOT
IN THE AISLE.
City of Renton
CERT Drill
•
•
•
•
November 1, 7:45a.m.-12:00p.m.
Need 30+ Disaster victims
City of Renton Fire Training Center
1900 Lind Ave SW
Renton, WA 98057
• Need to sign the RFES Hold Harmless Agreement
Sierra Heights Carnival
• When:
– Thursday, October 9 & Friday October 10, Various Times
• Where:
– Sierra Heights Elementary School
• What:
– Set-up, Running Games and Booths, Food Service, Clean up
• Who:
– Check in at volunteer table Arianne Affleck
Hazelwood Harvest Carnival
•
•
•
•
When: Friday October 24, TBD
Where: Hazelwood Elementary School
What:
Who: Check-in
Fast 5
Beginning of class
1. NOTUS-News Outside The United States
2. NITUS-News Inside The United States
End of class
1. POTUS-President Of The United States
2. LOTUS-Legislature Of The United States
3. SCOTUS-Supreme Court Of The United States
Multiple choice, open note Test
– Next Monday
In class writing essay Next Tuesday
How does the Articles
of Confederation
promote key ideals
and principles?
The Articles of
Confederation
On pages 60-61 in the “We
The People” text:
1. Describe why many
Americans feared a strong
central government.
2. Explain how the Articles of
Confederation was to be a
solution for these fears.
3. Summarize the three
issues that created fear of
domination between states
4. What were the solutions to
these problems in Articles
V and VIII.
Why did America’s
first plan for
government fail?
Weaknesses of the
Articles of
Confederation
(According to Hip
Hughes)
Federal = national
The Articles of Confederation
failed because the federal
government was too weak.
It could not:
- print common money
- regulate or help interstate
trade
- require states to provide men for
the military
- force the states to abide by
treaties
- force the states to tax to pay for
government programs like
defense, roads, government
workers
It had no:
-no single leader (no president) to
lead and carry out the laws
- no federal court system
Why did America’s
first plan for
government fail?
Results of the
Articles of
Confederation
(According to Hip
Hughes)
Federal = national
1) Northwest Ordinance
2) Shay’s Rebellion and a call for a
stronger central government.
What lessons can be
learned from our first
plan for national
government?
Shay’s Rebellion
(Video)
http://www.youtu
be.com/watch?v
=3ImIEcsTEVo
http://www.youtu
be.com/watch?v
=23vQjYzyx9Q
Using the gray sheets:
1. Write your name and period.
2. Circle “Connections”
3. Title – “Shays’ Rebellion”
4. During the movie take notes on
what connects to Shays’ Rebellion
such as cause, effects related
events and information
How does the Constitution
promote US ideals and
principles?
September 30
Today in History :
• Babe Ruth hits 60th homer of 1927 season
• Hitler appeased at Munich, 1938
Interesting Fact?:
• Worms reportedly taste like bacon.
The WORD
• Ideal - A standard or model of perfection. A
goal or aim.
• Principle - A basic truth, law. An essential
guiding rule or standard.
Why did America’s
first plan for
government fail?
Connecting the
Declaration of
Independence to
the Articles of
Confederation.
(Ideals and
Principles)
Federal = national
1. What Declaration of Independence
ideal(s) did the Articles of
Confederation fail to support?
(e.g. Federal government could not
protect Life, Liberty. And pursuit of
Happiness.)
A question for
Benjamin Franklin
after the Constitution
is signed:
“Well, Doctor, what
have we got—a
Republic or a
Monarchy?”
“A Republic, if you
can keep it.”
Benjamin Franklin
“The Preamble”
Goals for the government.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qf71LerhBMU
How does the
Constitution promote US
ideals and principles?
Key purposes for
government according
to the Preamble.
(Copy and translate)
(Page 316)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
?
?
?
?
?
?
How does the
Constitution promote
US ideals and
principles?
1. Republic
2. Popular
sovereignty
3. Federalism
4. Separation of
Powers
5. Checks and
Balances
6. Veto
7. Ratification
8. Amendment
(glossary pages 338-349)
1. Government where people
elect representatives to rule
for them (representative
democracy)
2. ?
3. ?
4. ?
5. ?
6. ?
7. ?
8. ?
How does the
Constitution promote
US ideals and
principles?
1. Concurrent
Powers
2. Constitution
3. Democracy
4. Due Process
5. Enumerated
Powers
6. Impeach
(glossary pages 338-349)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
?
?
?
?
?
?
How does the
Constitution promote
US ideals and
principles?
1. Inherent Powers
2. Judicial Review
3. Popular
Sovereignty
4. Rule of Law
5. Writ of Habeas
Corpus
6. Bill of Rights
(glossary pages 338-349)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
?
?
?
?
?
How does the
Constitution promote US
ideals and principles?
Government must
be Limited
Federalism, Separation of Powers,
and Checks and Balances
• Why is the Separation of Powers
important?
• How does Checks and Balances
relate to Separation of powers?
• How does Federalism limit the
government?
http://www.youtube.com/watc
h?v=Nnqk-yGzYYg
The Federalist Papers
• A collection of newspaper
editorials and essays written by
Alexander Hamilton, James
Madison, and John Jay in support
of the new Constitution with a
stronger federal government.
What lessons can be
learned from our first
plan for national
government?
The Federalist
Papers
Alexander Hamilton,
James Madison, and
John Jay
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
(green packet)
Turn to the last page,
Federalist Paper #78 we will
work together on this one.
Annotate and answer the
questions on the study guide
sheet that corresponds to
your assigned documents.
Double check your answer
with a shoulder partner.
Separate your papers and
sign each sheet.
Find someone that filled out
their study guide based on a
different Federalist Papers
and share your answers.
(copy and verify answers)
Why is it important for
citizens to know and
understand the US
Constitution?
1) The Constitution
2) Importance of the
US Constitution
1) The Plan for our government - law
determining the fundamental
political principles of our
government, a set of rules for
government
2) - Defines the purpose for government
–common focus/values
- Plan for US government
organization – we cannot fix
something when things go wrong if
we don’t know how it works
- Limits the power of government –
prevents tyranny
- Oldest and most copied plan for
government in the world – proven
successful
- Supreme law of the land –
everywhere in the US all laws must
agree with the Constitution
- Lists basic American rights –
Guarantees basic liberties for all
citizens
How does the
Constitution promote US
ideals and principles?
2) What is the main and
other powers of each
of the three branches
of government?
Pages 316-322
Legislative – (Article 1 Section 8)
Main- Make laws
Others- (List three more)
Executive – (Article 2 Section 2)
Main – Carryout Laws
Others – (List three more)
Judicial – (Article 3 section 2)
Main- Interpret Laws
Others – (List at least types of
cases)
How does the
Constitution
promote US ideals
and principles?
How are the
powers of each of
the three
branches of
government
limited?
Checks and
Balances
For your assigned branch of government
explain how you and your powers are
limited by the other two branches. (At least
four examples each including the one I give
you.)
Examples:
Legislature is limited by: page 109 & 156 &
319
• It’s power to make laws is limited by the
Executives power to veto.
Executive is limited by: page166-167
• It’s power to carry out laws is limited by
the Judicial branches power to declare
executive Orders Unconstitutional.
Judicial Branch is limited by: page 181-182
• The number of Supreme Court judges is
determined by the Legislature.
School House Rock
“I’m Just A Bill”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t
yeJ55o3El0
How does the
Constitution
promote US ideals
and principles?
3) How are laws
passed?
Article 1 Section VII Paragraph 2 & 3
(page 318, Copy and fill in the following
paragraph)
If ____ houses approve a bill. The
President can then do one of three
things. First, he can _______ the bill
and it immediately becomes law.
Second, he can _____ the bill by
sending it back to Congress.
Congress can override the President
and pass the bill into law if they now
approve the bill by _______ vote of
both houses. Third, he can
__________ _____ the bill by holding
on to it and not signing it or sending
it back to Congress. It becomes law
anyway after 10 days unless
Congress adjourns.
How does the
Constitution
promote US ideals
and principles?
4) What powers are
denied to the
States?
List three (3) restrictions on
states found in
Article 1 Section 10 (page 319)
1) ?
2) ?
3) ?
How does the Constitution
promote US ideals and
principles?
October 1
Today in History :
• Congress creates Yosemite National Park,
1890
Interesting Fact?:
• Starfish don't have brains.
The WORD
• Credible - able to be believed : reasonable
to trust or believe (believable, trustworthy,
likely) How believable or likely a document
or article is.
How does the Constitution
promote US ideals and
principles?
October 2
Today in History :
• Thurgood Marshall sworn in as the first
African-American Supreme Court justice,
1967
Interesting Fact?:
• We share 70% of our
DNA with a slug.
The WORD
• Ideal - A standard or model of perfection. A
goal or aim.
• Principle - A basic truth, law. An essential
guiding rule or standard.
How does the Constitution
promote US ideals and
principles?
Oct. 3
Today in History :
• Lincoln proclaims the fourth Thursday of every November to
be an official Thanksgiving holiday - 1863
Interesting Fact?:
• It is believed that Shakespeare was 46 around the time that
the King James Version of the Bible was written. In Psalms 46,
the 46th word from the first word is shake and the 46th word
from the last word is spear.
The WORD
• Ideal - A standard or model of perfection. A
goal or aim.
• Principle - A basic truth, law. An essential
guiding rule or standard.
What do I need to know
in order to understand
the US Constitution?
The Legislature would be made up
of two houses:
1. What was the
“Great
Compromise”?
• The Senate with an equal
number of representatives from
each state. (2)
• The House of Representatives
with the number of
representatives based on the
size of each state’s population.
(the larger the population the more
representatives)
In looking at the following chart of federal office
qualifications:
Why are the qualifications different?
Why are the terms different
What qualifications are missing?
POSITION
MINIMUM AGE
RESIDENCY
CITIZENSHIP
Representative
(2 year term)
25
State in which
elected
7 years
Senator
(6 year term)
30
State in which
elected
9 years
President
(4 year term)
35
14 years in the
US
Natural-Born
none
none
none
Supreme Court
Justice
(Life term)
How does the
Constitution fulfill the
principles expressed in
the Preamble?
What prevents us from
electing “complete
morons”?
“I keep thinking we
should include
something in the
Constitution in case
the people elect a
complete moron.”
How does the
Constitution promote US
ideals and principles?
Representative
Government
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVD
0bZ5H4MY
1. What are the problems of
direct democracy?
2. How does our Constitutional
Republic protect us from the
problems of direct
democracy?
How does the
Constitution fulfill the
principles expressed in
the Preamble?
1. What is the
“Electoral
College?
2. Why did they set
up the election
of the President
this way?
3. Should we still
be using the
Electoral
College?
Page 319
Article II Section 1 Paragraph 2
1. ?
2. ?
3. ?
How does the
Constitution promote US
ideals and principles?
The Rule of Law
not Rule of Man.
Common Sense, Declaration of
Independence, and The
Constitution
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
q0MTEm2a7PA
1. How does the Constitution
establish the Rule of Law?
2. Why is the Rule of Law
important?
How does the
Constitution promote US
ideals and principles?
What are five
common Duties
(must do by law)
of American
citizens?
What are five
Responsibilities
(should do) of
American
citizens?
“With great power comes great
responsibility” Spiderman’s Uncle Ben
How does the
Constitution promote US
ideals and principles?
Judicial Review
Marbury vs. Madison
The power of the Supreme
Court to eliminate laws
that they decide are
unconstitutional.
Chief Justice John Marshall
How does the
Constitution promote US
ideals and principles?
“Necessary and
Proper Clause”
“Elastic Clause” gives
congress implied powers.
(powers not listed but
necessary to carry out the
powers that are listed.)
Example: The power to
regulate interstate commerce
would imply Congress also has
the power to set and enforce
safety regulations among
commercial transporters of
goods.
How does the
Constitution fulfill the
principles expressed in
the Preamble?
(pages 324-325)
List the basic American rights for each
amendment in your own words.
Bill of Rights
1. First Amendment
Rights (5)
1. ?
2. Second Amendment 2. ?
Rights (1)
3. Third Amendment
Rights (1)
3. ?
How does the Constitution
fulfill the principles
expressed in the Preamble?
Fourth Amendment (1)
Fifth Amendment (3)
Sixth Amendment (5)
Seventh Amendment (1)
(pages 324-325)
List the basic American rights for each
amendment in your own words.
4)
5)
6)
7)
Eighth Amendment (2)
8)
Ninth Amendment (1)
Tenth Amendment (1)
9)
10)
How can the Supreme
Court affect our rights?
Fill out your assigned
section of the “Bill of
Rights Scenarios”
worksheet,
according to the
instructions, as if
you were on the
Supreme Court.
Use your notes on
the Bill of Rights or
page 324-325 in the
text to help identify
the related
Amendments.
•
How has the Supreme
Court affected our
rights?
•
•
Supreme Court
decisions and student
rights.
•
•
•
Congratulations you are
on the SUPREME COURT.
Your first case involves
students rights.
The case has been tried at
lower courts and has been
appealed to you for a final
decision.
You have decided to
review the case.
Fill out your assignment
sheet in your assigned
group.
You must make your
decision based on the
facts and the Constitution.
How does the
Constitution fulfill the
principles expressed in
the Preamble?
1. Proposing
Constitutional
Amendments
2. Ratifying
Constitutional
Amendments
(Article V - Page)
1.
A.
B.
2.
A.
B.
How does the
Constitution promote US
ideals and principles?
Consent of the
Governed
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pDcYF64rs
• How does the Constitution
protect the authority of the
people over the government.