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Friday, October 24, 2014 Appetizer: The law of demand states that: (A) When prices increase, quantity demanded decreases. (B) The larger the number of buyers in a market, product price will be lower. (C) Price and quantity demanded are not related. (D) Consumers will buy more of a product at a high price than at a low price. Main Course: Go over Declaration of Independence for Hobbes and Locke example statements (also one for Montisquieu) Preamble interpretation Quiz towards end of period Thursday, October 23, 2014 Appetizer: A blast from the past: Econ question Which of the following is NOT true about a shareholder in a corporation? (A) A shareholder earns profits called dividends. (B) A shareholder is liable for a corporation’s debts. (C) A shareholder may sell his or her stock. (D) A shareholder helps elect a board of directors. Main Course: School House Rock-Preamble song from You Tube Stations today-get into groups of 4 (no more than 4!) Political Philosophers Activity-follow directions and make booklet Preamble Station-as a group you will circle words and write a synonym for it, so you are rewriting the Preamble (Introduction) to the Constitution We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. Declaration of Independence-Locke and Hobbes-highlight statements that would reflect Hobbes and Locke Wednesday, October 22, 2014 Appetizer: Turn in types of government illustrations from Tuesday! Write a thoughtful letter to person in the military thanking them for what they do for us and our country! (I will provide you with a 81/2 X 11 sheet of copy paper to accomplish this task. Main Course: Analyze the Declaration of Independence with a partner? Circle unfamiliar words, then look them up on your phones! Yes, you have permission to use your phones! Using your textbooks, compare the Articles of Confederation and the Declaration of Independence Tuesday, October 21, 2014 Appetizer: Do we live better than the North Koreans? Main Course: Guided Notes Illustrate terms Monday, October 20, 2014 Appetizer: What type of government do we have in the United States? Main Course: http://bishopedu.weebly.com/module-landing-page.html Make sure to have the assignment on the blog completed by Friday, October 31st. Guided notes SSCG1 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the political philosophies that shaped the development of United States constitutional government.
· SSCG1.a Analyze key ideas of limited government and the rule of law as seen in the Magna Carta, the Petition of Rights, and the English Bill of Rights. · SSCG1.b Analyze the writings of Hobbes (Leviathan), Locke (Second Treatise on Government), and Montesquieu (The Spirit of Laws) as they impact our concept of government. Friday, October 17, 2014 Appetizer: Syllabus Review Main Course: http://bishopedu.weebly.com/module-landing-page.html You will be doing work from this module which includes all 3 units. I will give you due dates for assignments; it is your responsibility to look at clips, etc. and do your work. Thursday, October 16, 2014 Appetizer: Pretest for government Main Course: Finish yesterday’s work Guided Notes from Chapter 1 Wednesday, October 15, 2014 Appetizer: What was the most surprising thing about “Would you Pass the Test?” Main Course: Get textbooks from book room Fill in graphic organizer on Locke and Hobbes Continue on with notes Organize into small groups, each of which is to choose a local issue or benefit the government should provide, such as constructing a new playground or ball field, widening of a narrow road, or installing a traffic light at a dangerous corner. Prepare a mission statement explaining why action is needed. Design a poster (on copy paper) in support of their cause. Appetizer: Fill out your personal grade reflection/assessment for econ? Tell me what you can do better in Government; I will call you to my desk to have individual conferences with you. I have to turn this in at the end of the day! Main Course: In small groups of 2-3, answer questions to “Would you pass the test? You only need one paper for your small group Monday, October 13, 2014 Appetizer: Why do we need government? What is government? Main Course: Notes on Hobbes and Locke Create a visual on these guys; this will be graded SSCG21 The student will demonstrate knowledge of criminal activity. · SSCG21.a Examine the nature and causes of crimes. · SSCG21.b Explain the effects criminal acts have on their intended victims. · SSCG21.c Categorize different types of crimes. · SSCG21.d Explain the different types of defenses used by perpetrators of crime. SSCG22 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the criminal justice process. · SSCG22.a Analyze the steps in the criminal justice process. · SSCG22.b Explain an individual's due process rights. · SSCG22.c Describe the steps in a criminal trial or civil suit. · SSCG22.d Examine the different types of sentences a convicted person can receive. http://bishopedu.weebly.com/module-landing-page.html
Go to this website and look at the module for Unit 1 http://bishopedu.weebly.com/module-landing-page.html
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