Mr. Mr. Saindon's
United States History Class
Wednesday, November 17
to Friday, November 21
This Week We Will:
1. Work our way through Lesson 9 on the Constitution - Sections 1-4 (due Thursday)
2. Complete 3-Fold Chart (made with construction paper) of theThree Branches of Government
Due Friday - Due Date to be determined 100 Points
3. Start Memorizing the Preamble (Due by Dec. 5)
Essential Question
How has the Constitution created “a more perfect Union”?
Objectives
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Identify the main features of the Constitution, and describe the basic lawmaking process.
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Analyze how the Constitution divides powers among various levels and branches and preserves individual rights.
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Explain how the guiding principles of the Constitution have created “a more perfect Union” and resulted in a government that can adapt to changing times.
Do You Know Your Geography???
Jay Leno hits the streets of America to find out how much kids know about the world around them. See what he finds out!
Students on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Will map out the world around them: Bakersfield ...California...United States of America
We will then work in groups analyzing and presenting topical information on the incredible diversity all around us in Bakersfield and in the State of California
Partners will be responsible for producing 2 maps at the end of this unit.
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday:
This week we will learn about he world around us.
In groups we will map-out the wold around us (by heart)
Looking at Bakersfield....then California...then, the whole country
American Geography - This 'educational film' covers Everything you ever wanted to know about maps, regions, resources and climate in America.