Mr. Murray and Ms. Colter's U.S History and Government iBlog

Wednesday September 25th, 2019

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

U.S. History

Wednesday-9/25/19: Late Start

Bell Work-1.) Identify the main figure featured in this political cartoon? 2.) Discuss the historical significance of the political cartoon’s title “The Big Stick in the Caribbean Sea”? 3.) How effective are political cartoons like this in raising support for controversial actions taken by our government?
Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
Video-Iron Jawed Angels (2 hours 3 total minutes)
- Iron Jawed Angels-Active Viewing Video Questions-2019-Day 3
Daily Objective-

Content Objective:
- SWD evaluation of the struggle American women faced as they fought for full suffrage through the use of film and structured reflection questions
Language Objective:
- Students will watch, listen and record information focused on the struggle American women faced as they fought for full suffrage through viewing the film Iron Jawed Angels and answering guided questions that will facilitate classroom discussions

Supplemental Material: Iron Jawed Angels-Active Viewing Video Questions-2019

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Government

Wednesday-9/25/19:

Bell Work- 1.) What is the primary focus of the political cartoon? 2.) Why do you believe the debate over which type of arms are protected under the second amendment has been so prevalent over the last quarter century? 3.) In your opinion should there be a ban/restriction on certain types of weapons or is the “right to bear arms” a freedom that should remain unrestricted? *Be sure to explain your reason why
Attendance-While Class is Doing Bell Work
Video-Amending America: How Do We Amend? (3:42 min)
Presentation-Formal Amendments-Chapter 3-Section 2
Notes-Formal Amendments-Chapter 3-Section 2 (pg. 1 and 2)
Daily Objective-

Content Objective:
- SWD synthesis of the process in which amendments are formally added to the Constitution by interacting in a short presentation and creating a set of student centered guided notes
Language Objective:
- Student will read and record information pertaining to the process in which amendments are formally added to the Constitution through listening to a short lecture and creating student centered guided notes

Supplemental Material: Presentation-Formal Amendments-Chapter 3-Section 2 and Notes-Formal Amendments-Chapter 3-Section 2 (pg. 1 and 2)