Lesson Plans: December 1st – 5th

In this last week before Mock testing, we’re going to get into the workings of the US Constitution.

Objectives: Explain concepts of Federalism, Bicameralism, Seperation of Powers, & Checks and Balances. Explain how speccific provisions of the Bill of Rights limit the powers of the Government. Describe how a bill becomes a law.

Monday

  1. WU
  2. Flash Card Game
  3. New Flash Cards
  4. Graphic Organizer Activity: Issues and Compromises at the CC.
  5. Handout

Tuesday

  1. WU
  2. Review
  3. Presentation 12: Part 1
  4. Crossword Puzzle as Homework

Wednesday

  1. WU
  2. Quiz
  3. Presentation 12: Textbook Supplimental

Thursday

  • Moodle: Topic 13
  • Note: Level 1 Class Paper Due.

Friday

  1. WU
  2. Quiz
  3. Presentation 12: Part 2
  4. Conclude Supplimentals

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