U.S. History
Thursday-9/08/16:
- Bell Work-) Identify the four main areas of reform the progressive era focused on? 2.) Do you believe the work of “muckraking journalists who were calling attention to the exploitation of child labor, corruption in city governments, the horror of lynching, and the ruthless business practices employed by businessmen” reflected the general attitude of the American public in the early 1900”s? *Explain your position 3.) Evaluate the changes made during the Progressive era at the national level. Select one law or constructional amendment instituted during this period and explain why it would positively impact a changing nation.
- Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
- Video-The Ultimate Guide of the Presidents-Episode 5-Call of Duty 1899-1921 (44 min)
- w/ 25 video facts
- Daily Objective-
- Content Objective:
- SWD knowledge of the struggle for power between Congress and the President as well as the challenges presented by a looming economic depression through recording information presented in a video and completing a class discussion
- Language Objective:
- Students will watch and record information pertaining to the struggle for power between Congress and the President as well as the challenges presented by a looming economic depression through watching a video and discussing the impact with a classmate
Supplemental Materials: The Ultimate Guide of the Presidents-Episode 5-Call of Duty 1899-1921-Notes Template
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Video Link-The Ultimate Guide of the Presidents-Episode 5-Call of Duty 1899-1921 (44 min)
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Government
Thursday-9/08/16:
- Bell Work-1.) By using the political cartoon please identify the three basic powers of government in the United States? 2.) Explain why the concept of checks and balances is a vital part of preserving democratic freedoms? 3.) What would happen to the balance of power if the vice president served a major role in shaping legislative policy?
- Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
- Video-Constitution Hall Pass: The Bill of Rights (Constitution Day 2014) (35:11 min)
- While watching students will record the first ten amendments and additional notes
- Daily Objective-
- Content Objective:
- SWD synthesis of the factors that led to the drafting and ratification of America’s Constitution specifically the Bill of Rights and identifying key court cases that support personal liberties by using guided video notes and class discussions
- Language Objective:
- Students will listen and record factors that led to the drafting and ratification of America’s Constitution specifically the Bill of Rights and identifying key court cases that support personal liberties through responding to a video designed to cause further inquiry and classroom discussion
Supplemental Materials: Constitutional Hall Pass Video Notes and Article of the Week Rubric
Constitutional Hall Pass Video Notes
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Article of the Week Rubric
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Video Link-Constitutional Hall Pass: The Bill of Rights (35:11 min)
**Remember Article of the week is due tomorrow (9/09)**