Activity and Homework - Current Event and concept summary, March 31, 2014

Here is the Activity for Monday:

Here is Current Event form if you did not get it in class

The Activity was started in class and is due at the beginning of class on Tuesday - on paper.

When a computer is shared in class...

For your current event assignment:
1. Find an article. Send yourself an email of the link of the article.
2. Read it.
3. Write up your summary by hand using the supplied form.
4. Once you start the write up, let another person who does not have a computer do steps 1 - 3.
5. Students can also use the two computers in the back of the room.
6. Each student must turn in their own self written current event write-up.
7. Students should knowingly find their own articles, and not openly share articles.

Finish the rest of the homework on the topic questions from the in class handout, which is identical to the blog requirements via the blog link.

See you Tuesday,

- Mr. R

HW due Friday, 032814, Amendment 13 and 14 and Separate, but Equal (Plessy v. Ferguson)

While Mr. Rodgers works with Mrs. Ferguson on District Curriculum goals and outcomes for 7th grade Language Arts and Social Studies today:

HW due for Friday, started in class

Overview:
Read Amendment 13 and 14 (links for both), the link below and write three paragraphs on paper.

1. For each amendment, summarize the basic ideas about former slaves and citizenship in a paragraph (#1).
2. Write a paragraph (#2) about the differences of no longer being a slave (Amendment 13) versus getting the full protection of citizenship (Amendment 14) two and half years later.

• What did being free mean?
• What did having the rights of all other citizens mean?

3. Read this link: Plessy v. Ferguson. Write a paragraph (#3) that answers these issues or questions:

• Is separate, but equal the best course of action to take for a society that at the time had very strong racial views? Why or why not?
• What advantages and disadvantages do you think the idea of "separate, but equal" offered African Americans?
• Is separate, equal?

4. When done, continue watching the Constitutional Convention Movie and taking notes (on the form) until the end of the period.

HW due 032514 - The Dream Act

HW due Tuesday -

Find out what the DREAM Act is:

Complete this homework on a piece of paper using a pen. Typed copy will not be accepted.

1. Define it.

1a. What article, section, clause entitles Congress to create a law like the DREAM Act.

2. Why has it not become law in this Congress?

3. Find two different stories about different people that the DREAM Act is designed to help.

a. explain their background and

b. their accomplishments

XC 2 points

What is constitutional requirement for a senate confirmation vote?

Cut and paste the actual text from the constitution that answers the above question. Do not include any other sections or articles of the Constitution to receive XC points.

Also, in order to receive credit, summarize the simple answer to the above question in your own words below the constitutional text. Explain the two instances where the term "confirmation" applies.

Is there a phrase that directly relates to this type of vote (1 additional XC point).

Due Tuesday at the very beginning of class - handwritten required. It will not be accepted in any other form, nor will it be accepted if typed.

- Posted by Mr. Rodgers

XC Option moved to Thursday Night, due Friday - 3 XC points possible.

Homework due for Block Day, March 19 or 20th

Directions for Homework – For the checks and balances for each numbered section below, find the Article, Section, and Clause (if it exists) where that Check can be found in the US Constitution. Find the appropriate section with an actual text of the Constitution or with the aid of the internet and carefully worded searches to find the correct answers.

Example:

B. Checks and Balances of the Executive Branch

1. The Executive Branch is given the power to carry out the laws. It has the following checks over the Legislative Branch:

Veto power –

Answer: Article I, Section 7, Clause 2 -

You may use one of the following handouts to complete this homework:

Text version

Graphic version - write the answers next to one Check and Balance power in each box.