Today, we got into more depth about the American and French Revolutions. We are comparing how each progressed and the overall tone of each revolution.
Tonight
Complete Pg. 203, 2-4.
Friday, September 14, 2012
Thursday, September 20-Friday, September 21, 2012
Today, you focused on the French Revolution.
Homework
Complete outline/Cornell notes on pages 193-196.
Honors
1. Complete your notes
2. Read the introduction and Chapter 1 of Charles Dickens A Tale of Two Cities
Homework
Complete outline/Cornell notes on pages 193-196.
Honors
1. Complete your notes
2. Read the introduction and Chapter 1 of Charles Dickens A Tale of Two Cities
Tuesday, September 18-Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Today, we took notes on the American Revolution and you got a chance to see what the purpose of the American Revolution was, how it started, and what the outcomes of the revolution were. Many Enlightenment thinkers were influential in the development of America's founding documents.
Homework:
1. Write a paragraph in which you describe which philosopher was the most influential in the founding of the American democracy.
Example:
The philosopher most influential in the founding of the American democracy was...
..... was most influential because....
Their idea about....can be seen in the...where it says, "..."
In conclusion,...was most influential in the foundation of the American democracy because of their ideas about...
2. Take Outline Notes on Pg. 193-196
Modified assignment:
1. Write a paragraph in which you explain how one of the following philosphers influenced America's democracy.
A. John Locke
B. Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Use the same format from above if you are having trouble writing your paragraph
2. Complete Pg. 196, #2
Homework:
1. Write a paragraph in which you describe which philosopher was the most influential in the founding of the American democracy.
Example:
The philosopher most influential in the founding of the American democracy was...
..... was most influential because....
Their idea about....can be seen in the...where it says, "..."
In conclusion,...was most influential in the foundation of the American democracy because of their ideas about...
2. Take Outline Notes on Pg. 193-196
Modified assignment:
1. Write a paragraph in which you explain how one of the following philosphers influenced America's democracy.
A. John Locke
B. Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Use the same format from above if you are having trouble writing your paragraph
2. Complete Pg. 196, #2
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Friday, September 14-Monday, September 17, 2012
Today we completed our Press Conferences and took notes on the various thoughts about democracy by our in class philosophers.
Tonight, go through your textbook and look for information on the following 5 documents:
A. The Magna Carta
B. The English Bill of Rights
C. The American Declaration of Independence
D. The French Declaration of Rights of Man and of the Citizen
E. The U.S. Bill of Rights
For each of the documents write down what the purpose of the document is and write down the guarantees.
Example: Magna Carta:
Purpose: Limits the role of the king. Describes specific rights of individuals.
Guarantees: Right to due process of law. Right to a jury trial of individuals.
The king must ask to be able to tax or go to war.
Modified assignment:
Tonight, go through your textbook and look for information on the following 5 documents:
A. The Magna Carta
B. The English Bill of Rights
C. The American Declaration of Independence
D. The French Declaration of Rights of Man and of the Citizen
E. The U.S. Bill of Rights
For each of the documents, write down what each document guarantees its citizens.
Note: Use the index to find the location of the description of each document in your textbook.
Tonight, go through your textbook and look for information on the following 5 documents:
A. The Magna Carta
B. The English Bill of Rights
C. The American Declaration of Independence
D. The French Declaration of Rights of Man and of the Citizen
E. The U.S. Bill of Rights
For each of the documents write down what the purpose of the document is and write down the guarantees.
Example: Magna Carta:
Purpose: Limits the role of the king. Describes specific rights of individuals.
Guarantees: Right to due process of law. Right to a jury trial of individuals.
The king must ask to be able to tax or go to war.
Modified assignment:
Tonight, go through your textbook and look for information on the following 5 documents:
A. The Magna Carta
B. The English Bill of Rights
C. The American Declaration of Independence
D. The French Declaration of Rights of Man and of the Citizen
E. The U.S. Bill of Rights
For each of the documents, write down what each document guarantees its citizens.
Note: Use the index to find the location of the description of each document in your textbook.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Wednesday, September 12-Thursday, September 13, 2012
Today we presented our governments to the class and learned how other students would rule and why. In the end, you explained which government (from class) you liked best and why and compared it to a style of government that we have discussed in class. Today there is no homework.
Monday, September 10-Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Today we reviewed your governments and explored some of the major issues that people have when they create a government. We also focused on some thinkers that had strong ideas about democracy and its place/purpose in this world.
Homework:
Complete Pg. 21, #2, 3, 4
Finish reading about your philosopher/political thinker and answer all of the questions in complete sentences in your composition book.
Homework:
Complete Pg. 21, #2, 3, 4
Finish reading about your philosopher/political thinker and answer all of the questions in complete sentences in your composition book.
Thursday, September 6-Friday, September 7, 2012
Today, we discussed the contributions of Judaism, Christianity, the Renaissance, and the Reformation to democracy and compared the similarities and differences between the Judeo Christian tradition and the Greco Roman tradition.
Tonight, preview the US Constitution. As you read, complete the following exercise:
1) Circle 3-5 terms that are new or that you don't know/understand.
2) Underline 3 passages that you think are important or that you agree with.
3) Ask three questions about the reading.
Tonight, preview the US Constitution. As you read, complete the following exercise:
1) Circle 3-5 terms that are new or that you don't know/understand.
2) Underline 3 passages that you think are important or that you agree with.
3) Ask three questions about the reading.
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