We have finished our study of standards 1, 2, and 19 from the information in chapter two of our book. We will have our test over the standards tomorrow. Be sure that you look over the following items:
Section 1 - Concepts of government and the documents from our English heritage.
Section 2 - 5- The First and Second continental congresses. The Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation (weaknesses), The Constitutional Convention, The Constitutional compromises, ratifying the Constitution, Federalist and anti-federalist.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Back on line
Ok here we go. I have been away form the page for a few days trying to catch up on all of the changes in our new grading system. We are still trying to iron out some of the bugs so hopefully by next week our classes will be set and there will be no more movement.
Government classes are going well. We have covered standards 1, 2,and 19. We are completing this week part "A" of standard 1 and can expect a quiz of some type by the end of the week. Please be sure that you are completing your work and studying for your quizzes and test.
Homework for tonight is questions 9-13 on the studyguide. Be sure you have the work completed when you come to class.
Government classes are going well. We have covered standards 1, 2,and 19. We are completing this week part "A" of standard 1 and can expect a quiz of some type by the end of the week. Please be sure that you are completing your work and studying for your quizzes and test.
Homework for tonight is questions 9-13 on the studyguide. Be sure you have the work completed when you come to class.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Thursday
today we worked on our graphic organizer for chapter 2 section 1. If you were not here you should make a flowchart with the titles Magna Carta, Petition of Right, and the English Bill of Rights.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Tuesday
Today we had an introduction to our first large quiz over chapter one. This was actually more like a test with the number of questions. I am in the process of grading the papers and hope to have them for tomorrows class.
After the quiz, we worked on the chapter 2 study guide and completed the questions 1-8. Be sure to have those questions and the chapter 2 section 1 vocabulary finished for class tomorrow.
After the quiz, we worked on the chapter 2 study guide and completed the questions 1-8. Be sure to have those questions and the chapter 2 section 1 vocabulary finished for class tomorrow.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Classes Today
Today we worked on the chapter 1 study guide and definitions found in section 1. Be sure that you have a good grasp of the words politics, government, state,country, and nation. Do not forget the 4 characteristics of the state and be sure to complete the homework sheet that you were given (Locke and Hobbes).
AP Class
Be sure to complete the compare and contrast for the contemporary theories.
AP Class
Be sure to complete the compare and contrast for the contemporary theories.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Wednesday
Today we graded our practice test and then assigned books. If you were out, be sure to get your book tomorrow when you get to class. No homework for tonight. Make sure you bring your book and studyguide tomorrow.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Tuesday
Today, we took our pre-test, and we will grade it tomorrow. After the pre-test, we completed questions 1-5 on the Chapter 1 Study Guide. Books will be assigned in the next few days. Until then, we will work with a class set. The study guide questions can be found on the blog post from Monday, August 9th.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Welcome back to school
Welcome back for another great year at LHS. Today we covered the rules and regulations for our class. Remember that all items from the Code of Conduct apply in this classroom.
We will hit the ground running tomorrow with our pre-test that will contain 50 questions on all facets of government. This is a what do you already know type test so there is no need to study or try and study.
When we have completed the pre-test, we will then go into the book and work on the study guide for chapter #1:
Chapter 1 Study Guide: PRINCIPLES OF GOVERNMENT
SSGC 1, SSGC 2, SSGC 19
Keep up with all the terms in the chapter. Study the charts and read the text
1. What are the three basic kinds of powers exercised by government?
2. What is the difference between the terms state, nation and country?
3. What are the four characteristics of a state? (know them)
4. List the four theories which have emerged as accepted explanations for the origin
of the state.
5. Which theory on the origin of the state was most influential in the founding of
the United States?
6. List and describe be the six purposes of government in the US as outlined in the
Preamble of the Constitution.
7. Identify the following terms which are related to forms of government:
A. Democracy
1. Direct democracy
2. Indirect democracy
B. Republic
C. Dictatorship,
1. Autocracy
2. Oligarchy
3. Totalitarian state
4. Monarchy
8. List the three questions that can be used to classify governments.
9. Define the three basic forms of geographic distribution of power.
10. Explain the difference between a presidential government and a parliamentary
government particularly how power is distributed in each.
11. Describe the five basic notions that comprise the American concept of democracy.
12. Describe the relationship between the rights of the individual and the rights of
overall society.
We will hit the ground running tomorrow with our pre-test that will contain 50 questions on all facets of government. This is a what do you already know type test so there is no need to study or try and study.
When we have completed the pre-test, we will then go into the book and work on the study guide for chapter #1:
Chapter 1 Study Guide: PRINCIPLES OF GOVERNMENT
SSGC 1, SSGC 2, SSGC 19
Keep up with all the terms in the chapter. Study the charts and read the text
1. What are the three basic kinds of powers exercised by government?
2. What is the difference between the terms state, nation and country?
3. What are the four characteristics of a state? (know them)
4. List the four theories which have emerged as accepted explanations for the origin
of the state.
5. Which theory on the origin of the state was most influential in the founding of
the United States?
6. List and describe be the six purposes of government in the US as outlined in the
Preamble of the Constitution.
7. Identify the following terms which are related to forms of government:
A. Democracy
1. Direct democracy
2. Indirect democracy
B. Republic
C. Dictatorship,
1. Autocracy
2. Oligarchy
3. Totalitarian state
4. Monarchy
8. List the three questions that can be used to classify governments.
9. Define the three basic forms of geographic distribution of power.
10. Explain the difference between a presidential government and a parliamentary
government particularly how power is distributed in each.
11. Describe the five basic notions that comprise the American concept of democracy.
12. Describe the relationship between the rights of the individual and the rights of
overall society.
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