Category Archives: Blogs

BWQ:  Based off of our discussion on Friday, would President Trump be identified as a conservative or a liberal? Agenda •Video: https://www.ted.com/talks/jonathan_haidt_the_moral_roots_of_liberals_and_conservatives?language=en#t-2632 •PowerPoint on Liberal & Conservative ideals •Finish work from Friday •Homework: None

BWQ:  When is Michigan’s Democratic Primary? Agenda • •CNN 10 •Analyzing Washington’s Farewell Address •Understanding the Political Spectrum •Homework: None •

BWQ: What are your thoughts so far about the documentary? Agenda •Finish documentary •Handout on 1st political memory •Homework: None!  (For those of you that need to make up or retake the test come today! It is AFTER school and … Continue reading →

BWQ:  What amendment is the easiest & hardest to remember? Agenda •Review Notes •Discuss Anti-Federalists & Federalists •Video on ERA: https://www.politico.com/video/2019/08/26/why-hasnt-the-equal-rights-amendment-been-ratified-068744 •Handout on ERA

BWQ: Which amendment changed the inauguration date from March to January? Agenda •Review for Around the World •Round 1 is today! •Homework: Test is Friday!

BWQ: Name one productive task you accomplished this week.  Also, what was your average screen time usage this week? Agenda •Finish Scavenger Hunt (Part 2 will be given today) •Review Amendments (Tomorrow is the first round of the game: Around … Continue reading →

BWQ:  How many amendments are there in the US Constitution.  What does an amendment mean? Agenda •1st-4th: Klobuchar Interview •Scavenger Hunt •Homework: Review amendments •

BWQ: What did George Mason want to include in the Constitution before he agreed to sign it?? Agenda •Update on New Hampshire Primary (Yang is out) •Know the Candidates: (Klaubachar) •Adding an amendment to the constitution notes •Homework: Start reviewing/learning … Continue reading →

BWQ: Name two framers that attended the constitutional convention. Agenda •Get to know the candidates (Elizabeth Warren) •Pop-Up Activity on Framers •Sixth hour, plan your party! •(No Homework)

BWQ:  Using your notes, what are two weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? AGENDA •Modifying the Articles of Confederation (w/table partner) •Constitutional Convention (Notes) •Homework: None •