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Take it to the streets with the Constitution.

SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK-ELECTORAL COLLEGE

We studied the electoral college during the election this year but I found another video on the electoral college.

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TUBU CAST for the Constitution Test

The Tubucast for the Constitution test will not be available until after 8:00 due to an extended meeting.  I apologize for the inconvenience.    Study hard and do not forget your foldable you will be able to use it on the test.  The correct answers to the review are listed below:

1. Checks and Balances
2. Republicanism
3. Federalism
4. Separation of powers
5. Limited Government
6. Individual Rights
7. Popular Sovereignty
8. Constitution
9. Bill of Rights
10. Declaration of Independence
11. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
12. English Bill of Rights
13. Federalists papers
14. Articles of Confederation
15. Mayflower Compact
16. Virginia House of Burgessess
17. Indpendence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
18. Judicial Branch
19. Legislative Branch
20. Executive Branch
21. Executive Branch
22. Judicial Branch
23. 1787
24. Amendment
25. 3/5 compromise
26. Due processed
27. Federalists
28. Anti-Federalists
29. John Peter Zenger
30. Bill of Rights
31. Articles
32. Preamble
33. Ratify/Ratification
34. Unalienable/Inalienable Rights
35. Shays' Rebellion
36. Northwest Ordinance of 1787
37. James Madison
38. equality ---each state gets two equal votes in senate
39. State Population
40. Levy Taxes, Raise an Army, sign treaties
41. Democracy
42. 2/3 override
43. Veto
44. Declare an action unconstitutional
45. five freedoms-speech, press, assemble, petition, and religion
46. Bear arms
47. Not to Quarter soldiers
48. From unreasonable search and siezure
49. Due Process of laws-right to remain silent and double jeopardy
50. speedy trial
51. trial by jury
52. no cruel or unusual punishment
53. you have rights not mentioned in the Constitution
54. States rights - all powers not given to the National government goes back to the states

What's on George Washington's IPOD Project Due Friday January 7th

Cd revolution project

What's On George Washington's IPOD?

PRE-AP PROJECT DUE FRIDAY DECEMBER 7TH.  YOU AND YOUR STUDENT RECEIVED THEIR PROJECT RUBRIC AND INSTRUCTIONS ON WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 1ST.  YOU WILL HAVE HAD 6 WEEKS TO COMPLETE YOUR PROJECT.  I WILL POST THE RUBRIC ONLINE OVER THE HOLIDAY BREAK.

American Revolution TUBUCAST

WELCOME TO SEARCHING FOR OUR LEGACY TUBUCAST OVER THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.  STUDY HARD AND REMEMBER YOUR REVIEW IS WORTH 10 POINTS OF YOUR EXAM GRADE.  SORRY FOR THE DELAY IN POSTING GOOD LUCK........       

    
  
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This Week in Class November 15-19 Week 13 (1st Week of 3rd six weeks)

 

YOUR BOSTON TEA PARTY PROJECTS ARE DUE ON TUESDAY NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED!!!!!!!!

OBJECTIVE:  What are the parts of the Declaration of Independence and what does it really say?

                         What battles were fought in the American Revolution?

HISTORY QUESTION OF THE WEEK:  What was the nickname of Mary McCauley Hays, a heroine of the American War for Independence, who took over her husband's job when he became wounded? 

REMINDERS:  Report cards come out this week 

HOMEWORK: 

Monday: None

Tuesday: None

Wednesday :None

Thursday: 

  BOOK COVER: 

Create a book cover for one of the following: Patrick Henry's speech, Thomas Paine's "Common Sense,"  or the Declaration of Independence. On the front include: a) title, b) author, c) attractive visual related to basic ideas of the work. On the back include: a) who might be interested in reading this (audience) and b) a 2+ sentence summary of the work.

R.A.F.T Project for the Boston Tea Party Due November 16th

You must turn in your assignment with a Rubric Sheet attached.  Please follow the instructions and Remember that the the Turn in Date is November 16th not October 26th.

Raft rubric

View more documents from Hector Santiago.

Raft boston tea party

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This Week in Class November 8-12 Week 12 (End of the 2nd 6 weeks)

Objective(s):

1. Analyze the Causes of the British Economic policies by discussing the events toward Revolution.
2. Explain the Role of the militiamen and minutemen at the battles of Lexington and Concord by analyzing reenactments and pictures of the event.
3.  Explain the significance of 1776 and Identify the parts of the Declaration of Independence and how it is an important document in World history.

Last Weeks Question of The Week:  Who was the oldest Delegate to attend the 2nd Continental Congress?  ANSWER: Benjamin Franklin

History Question of The Week:  How many grievances were there against King George III in the Declaration of Independence?

Reminders:

• End of the Six weeks is Friday.  
• Any retakes on Quizzes or Test must be done before Thursday at 5 pm.  
• Projects were assigned last Wednesday and they are due on Tuesday,November 16th

Homework:  

• Tuesday-- Pre-AP Bostonian Sensory Gram
• Wednesday--NONE
• Thursday--- Unknown
• Friday---Unknown

WORD UP

FOUNDING FATHER
noun
a person who starts or helps to start a movement or institution.
(Founding Father) a member of the convention that drew up the U.S. Constitution in 1787.

AWESOME WEB VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE

Who are the Presidents of the United States? Can you keep up with the video?

This Week in Class October 25-30 Week 9

Objective:  Students will:understand how the relationship between the Colonies and Great Britain changed by creating a cause and effect timeline.  How bias works in news propaganda by analyzing the Boston Massacre.  Have an understanding on how colonist used protesting to express their dislikes against colonial government.


History Question of the Week:  On what hill did the Battle of Bunker Hill take place? 

Homework:  Chapter 6 vocabulary wksht., Pre-Revolution Map, 

Reminder:  Progress reports come out this week.  Retakes for Colonization Test will be on Wednesday

•       Monday - Drugs are ridiculous (dress tacky)

•       Tuesday - Be all you can be...Be Drug Free  (dress in camo)

•       Wednesday - Follow Your Dreams Don't Do Drugs (pajama day – slippers allowed)

•       Thursday - Use your Head Don't Do Drugs (crazy hair/sock day—hair color is okay for today)

•       Friday - Hocus Pocus Drugs Aren't My Focus (Costume day- dress code is still in effect – no face covering or face paint - hats/wigs okay)

ICUE.COM

THANK YOU MR. ORTON! While he was googling he found an awesome website to be used for review. It can prep you for your test and you can use it even after middle school. It is ICUE.COM
ICUE is a free online learning environment built around games, videos, and discussions with your peers. Take the tour by clicking on the link: ICUE TOUR

Colonization TUBUCAST

Tubu stands for Things you better understand.  Get a good night sleep and study hard.  Test tomorrow.

   

   
   
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