We are continuing with our study of the Constitution. We will finish looking
at the Judicial branch of government and at the Separation of Powers and
Checks and Balances. The class will hopefully appreciate how the writers of
the Constitution avoided putting too much power in one person's hands. At
the end of hte week, we will start to look at the Bill of Rights and see what
rights we have (especially in and out of school).
There will be a test on the Constitution and the Articles of Confederation in
2 weeks! Look for the study guide later this week.
CURRENT WEEK
Monday (Feb 13) - No school
Tuesday (Feb14) - Read Art. IV through VII of the Constitution
Wednesday (Feb 15) - Read pages 219 (from "Separation of Powers") up to page
221 ("Amending the Constitution"). Also copy the chart on page 225 into your
notebook.
Thursday (Feb 16) - Read "History of US" Chapter 42 handout
Friday (Feb 17) - Read the "We The People" (WTP) handout pages 96-99
Wednesday (Feb 22) - Read the Article "Speaking your mind with the First
Amendment" (pages 1-3 on the pamphlet found on the links page)
PRIOR WEEK
Monday (Feb 6) - Primary Election Worksheet (if you lose your copy,
the worksheet is attached to the 8th grade document page)
Tuesday (Feb7) - Read Art. II and III of the Constitution
Wednesday (Feb 8) - Read the "We The People" (WTP) handout pages 61-63 (up to
Judicial Branch)
Thursday (Feb 9) - Read the "We The People" (WTP) handout pages 63-65
Answer Questions 1-4 on page 65
Friday (Feb 10) - Read the "We The People" (WTP) handout pages 70-74