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Lesson Plans
POD
Grade 12
Mrs. Newgard
Monday, January 25
o Standard: 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content and context of documents, events, and
organizations that influenced and established the United States, 9-12.4.4 – Evaluate the
effectiveness of structures, operations, and influences of political systems and
constitutional governments (federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances)
o Objective: Discuss campaign in detail and go over the last 17 amendments
Bell Ringer
Introduce “Analyzing Press Coverage”
Amendments
Go over together
Try guess numbers
Notes 7.2
Assign:
7.2 Review
Tuesday, January 26
o Standard: 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content and context of documents, events, and
organizations that influenced and established the United States, 9-12.4.4 – Evaluate the
effectiveness of structures, operations, and influences of political systems and
constitutional governments (federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances)
o Objective: Discuss amendments in detail and understand bias on the campaign trail
Bell Ringer
Review amendments
7.2 Quiz
Amendment situations
Discuss Press Coverage
Finish Review
Wednesday, January 27
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
You’re Hired! in Starkweather
Thursday, January 28
o Standard: 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content and context of documents, events, and
organizations that influenced and established the United States, 9-12.4.4 – Evaluate the
effectiveness of structures, operations, and influences of political systems and
constitutional governments (federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances)
o Objective: Understand the last 17 amendments
Bell Ringer
7.3 Notes
Go over amendments
7.3 Quiz
Friday, January 29
o Standard: Standard: 9-12.4.2 – Compare the nature and source of various types of
political entities past and present throughout the world, 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content
and context of documents, events, and organizations that influenced and established
the United States, 9-12.2.20 – Explain contemporary issues and events in an
interdependent world
o Objective: Describe the impact current events have on the United States, North Dakota,
and individuals
Bell Ringer Quiz
Current Events: NORTH DAKOTA
These events should be impactful
Monday, January 18
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
Teacher In-Service: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, January 19
o Standard: 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content and context of documents, events, and
organizations that influenced and established the United States, 9-12.4.4 – Evaluate the
effectiveness of structures, operations, and influences of political systems and
constitutional governments (federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances)
o Objective: Critique the State of the Union Address
Bell Ringer
Using the PBS News Hour worksheet
Critique President Obama’s address
Listen to professional commentators
Wednesday, January 20
o Standard: 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content and context of documents, events, and
organizations that influenced and established the United States, 9-12.4.4 – Evaluate the
effectiveness of structures, operations, and influences of political systems and
constitutional governments (federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances)
o Objective: Critique the State of the Union Address
Bell Ringer
Discuss the critique of President Obama’s address
Try to fill out the other 17 amendments
Thursday, January 21
o Standard: 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content and context of documents, events, and
organizations that influenced and established the United States, 9-12.4.4 – Evaluate the
effectiveness of structures, operations, and influences of political systems and
constitutional governments (federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances)
o Objective: Critique the State of the Union Address
Bell Ringer
Fill out amendments together
Start 7.1 Notes
Friday, January 22
o Standard: Standard: 9-12.4.2 – Compare the nature and source of various types of
political entities past and present throughout the world, 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content
and context of documents, events, and organizations that influenced and established
the United States, 9-12.2.20 – Explain contemporary issues and events in an
interdependent world
o Objective: Describe the impact current events have on the United States, North Dakota,
and individuals
Bell Ringer Quiz
Current Events: NORTH DAKOTA
Remember, these events should be impactful
Monday, January 4
o Standard: 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content and context of documents, events, and
organizations that influenced and established the United States, 9-12.4.4 – Evaluate the
effectiveness of structures, operations, and influences of political systems and
constitutional governments (federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances)
o Objective: Understand the purpose of the Bill of Rights
Bell Ringer
o Bill of Rights from memory
Finish 6.2 Notes
Tuesday, January 5
o Standard: 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content and context of documents, events, and
organizations that influenced and established the United States, 9-12.4.4 – Evaluate the
effectiveness of structures, operations, and influences of political systems and
constitutional governments (federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances)
o Objective: Understand the purpose of the Bill of Rights
Bell Ringer
6.2 Quiz
Bill of Rights worksheet – What scenario is covered under what amendment
Independent
Group
Class
CNN Student News
Wednesday, January 6
o Standard: 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content and context of documents, events, and
organizations that influenced and established the United States, 9-12.4.4 – Evaluate the
effectiveness of structures, operations, and influences of political systems and
constitutional governments (federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances)
o Objective: Understand the purpose of the Bill of Rights
Bell Ringer
6.3 Notes
Prep for the writing activity
Pre-Write: lists of similarities and differences
Assign:
Writing Activity
Due: FRIDAY
Thursday, January 7
o Standard: 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content and context of documents, events, and
organizations that influenced and established the United States, 9-12.4.4 – Evaluate the
effectiveness of structures, operations, and influences of political systems and
constitutional governments (federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances)
o Objective: Understand the purpose of the Bill of Rights
Bell Ringer
Review 6.3
6.3 Quiz
Bill of Rights together
Watch CNN Student News
Friday, January 8
o Standard: Standard: 9-12.4.2 – Compare the nature and source of various types of
political entities past and present throughout the world, 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content
and context of documents, events, and organizations that influenced and established
the United States, 9-12.2.20 – Explain contemporary issues and events in an
interdependent world
o Objective: Describe the impact current events have on the United States, North Dakota,
and individuals
Bell Ringer Quiz
Current Events: WORLD
(Remember the stories have to be impactful)
Monday, December 21
o Standard: 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content and context of documents, events, and
organizations that influenced and established the United States, 9-12.4.4 – Evaluate the
effectiveness of structures, operations, and influences of political systems and
constitutional governments (federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances)
o Objective: Understand the purpose of the Bill of Rights
Try write up the Bill of Rights
Finish notes 6.2
Tuesday, December 22
o Standard: 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content and context of documents, events, and
organizations that influenced and established the United States, 9-12.4.4 – Evaluate the
effectiveness of structures, operations, and influences of political systems and
constitutional governments (federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances)
o Objective: Understand the purpose of the Bill of Rights
Write up the Bill of Rights
Discuss 6.2
Current event trivia
World cookie
Wednesday, December 23
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: Don’t get run over by a reindeer
Drive safe when traveling for Christmas
Thursday, December 24
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: Dash through the snow in a one horse open sleigh
Christmas Eve
Friday, December 25
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: Have a holly, jolly Christmas
Christmas Day
Monday, December 14
o Standard: 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content and context of documents, events, and
organizations that influenced and established the United States, 9-12.4.4 – Evaluate the
effectiveness of structures, operations, and influences of political systems and
constitutional governments (federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances)
o Objective: Understand the purpose of the Bill of Rights
Bell Ringer
Try to fill in the Bill of Rights from memory as a class
Discuss the checks and balances homework
Notes 6.1
Assign:
6.1 Review – page 162, (#1 together) 2, 3
Due: WEDNESDAY
Tuesday, December 15
o Standard: 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content and context of documents, events, and
organizations that influenced and established the United States, 9-12.4.4 – Evaluate the
effectiveness of structures, operations, and influences of political systems and
constitutional governments (federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances)
o Objective: Describe how the Bill of Rights has added to the effectiveness of the US
government.
Bell Ringer
“What are examples of things that have been protected by our Bill of Rights?”
Review 6.1
6.1 Quiz
Take a look at the first amendment
Is there a time when our speech is NOT protected? Religion? Press?
Assembly?
Assign:
Read 6.2 for tomorrow
Wednesday, December 16
o Standard: 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content and context of documents, events, and
organizations that influenced and established the United States, 9-12.4.4 – Evaluate the
effectiveness of structures, operations, and influences of political systems and
constitutional governments (federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances)
o Objective: Understand what is written in the Bill of Rights
Bell Ringer
Try to fill in the Bill of Rights again as a class
Notes 6.2
Assign:
6.2 Review – page 170, 2, 3, 4, Writing Activity
Due: TUESDAY
Thursday, December 17
o Standard: Standard: 9-12.4.2 – Compare the nature and source of various types of
political entities past and present throughout the world, 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content
and context of documents, events, and organizations that influenced and established
the United States, 9-12.2.20 – Explain contemporary issues and events in an
interdependent world
o Objective: Describe the impact current events have on the United States, North Dakota,
and individuals
Bell Ringer Quiz
Current Events: NORTH DAKOTA
(Remember the stories have to be impactful)
Friday, December 18
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: Enjoy the feast
Eat steak and chicken and be merry
Monday, December 7
o Standard: 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content and context of documents, events, and
organizations that influenced and established the United States, 9-12.4.4 – Evaluate the
effectiveness of structures, operations, and influences of political systems and
constitutional governments (federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances)
o Objective: Understand the checks and balances of our government’s three branches
Bell Ringer
Do checks and balances worksheet
Without book! (check with book after)
Class graphic organizer
Will determine if there will be a test on this chapter
Assign:
Each person will find a specific incident where the checks and balances
came into play.
Tuesday, December 8
o Standard: 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content and context of documents, events, and
organizations that influenced and established the United States, 9-12.4.4 – Evaluate the
effectiveness of structures, operations, and influences of political systems and
constitutional governments (federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances)
o Objective: Understand the purpose of the Bill of Rights
Bell Ringer
Try to fill in the Bill of Rights from memory as a class
Discuss the checks and balances homework
Notes 6.1
Assign:
6.1 Review – page 162, (#1 together) 2, 3
Due: WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, December 9
o Standard: 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content and context of documents, events, and
organizations that influenced and established the United States, 9-12.4.4 – Evaluate the
effectiveness of structures, operations, and influences of political systems and
constitutional governments (federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances)
o Objective: Describe how the Bill of Rights has added to the effectiveness of the US
government.
Bell Ringer
“What are examples of things that have been protected by our Bill of Rights?”
Review 6.1
6.1 Quiz
Take a look at the first amendment
Is there a time when our speech is NOT protected? Religion? Press?
Assembly?
Assign:
Read 6.2 for tomorrow
Thursday, December 10
o Standard: 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content and context of documents, events, and
organizations that influenced and established the United States, 9-12.4.4 – Evaluate the
effectiveness of structures, operations, and influences of political systems and
constitutional governments (federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances)
o Objective: Understand what is written in the Bill of Rights
Bell Ringer
Try to fill in the Bill of Rights again as a class
Notes 6.2
Assign:
6.2 Review – page 170, 2, 3, 4, Writing Activity
Due: TUESDAY
Friday, December 11
o Standard: Standard: 9-12.4.2 – Compare the nature and source of various types of
political entities past and present throughout the world, 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content
and context of documents, events, and organizations that influenced and established
the United States, 9-12.2.20 – Explain contemporary issues and events in an
interdependent world
o Objective: Describe the impact current events have on the United States, North Dakota,
and individuals
Bell Ringer Quiz
Current Events: US HISTORY
(Remember to use impactful news articles!)
Monday, November 30
o Standard: 9-12.1.2 – Interpret and evaluate documents to enhance the understanding of
social studies content, 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content and context of documents,
events, and organizations that influenced and established the United States
o Objective: Understand Federalist 51
Bell Ringer
Complete the Guided Reading Graphic Organizer on Federalist 51
Watch CNN Student News
Tuesday, December 1
o Standard: 9-12.1.2 – Interpret and evaluate documents to enhance the understanding of
social studies content, 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content and context of documents,
events, and organizations that influenced and established the United States
o Objective: Analyze Federalist 51
Bell Ringer
Socratic Seminar
CNN Student News
Wednesday, December 2
o Standard: 9-12.1.2 – Interpret and evaluate documents to enhance the understanding of
social studies content, 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content and context of documents,
events, and organizations that influenced and established the United States
o Objective: Learn about the contents of the Constitution
Bell Ringer
Notes 5.3
Assign:
5.3 Review
Due: THURSDAY
Thursday, December 3
o Standard: 9-12.1.2 – Interpret and evaluate documents to enhance the understanding of
social studies content, 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content and context of documents,
events, and organizations that influenced and established the United States
o Objective: Learn about the contents of the Constitution
Bell Ringer
5.3 Objectives on Edmodo
5.3 Quiz
Watch CNN Student News
Friday, December 4
o Standard: Standard: 9-12.4.2 – Compare the nature and source of various types of
political entities past and present throughout the world, 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content
and context of documents, events, and organizations that influenced and established
the United States, 9-12.2.20 – Explain contemporary issues and events in an
interdependent world
o Objective: Describe the impact current events have on the United States, North Dakota,
and individuals
Bell Ringer
Current Events: WORLD HISTORY
Monday, November 23
o Standard: 9-12.1.2 – Interpret and evaluate documents to enhance the understanding of
social studies content, 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content and context of documents,
events, and organizations that influenced and established the United States
o Objective: Understand Federalist 51
Review Federalist papers
Analyze Wordle of Federalist 51
What is Madison going to write about?
Watch CNN Student News
Tuesday, November 24
o Standard: 9-12.1.2 – Interpret and evaluate documents to enhance the understanding of
social studies content, 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content and context of documents,
events, and organizations that influenced and established the United States
o Objective: Understand Federalist 51
Complete the Guided Reading Graphic Organizer on Federalist 51
Wednesday, November 25
o Standard: 9-12.1.2 – Interpret and evaluate documents to enhance the understanding of
social studies content, 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content and context of documents,
events, and organizations that influenced and established the United States
o Objective: Analyze Federalist 51
Socratic Seminar
Thursday, November 26
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: Enjoy friends and family.
Thanksgiving
Friday, November 27
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: Shop until you drop.
Black Friday shopping
Monday, November 16
o Standard: 9-12.1.2 – Interpret and evaluate documents to enhance the understanding of
social studies content, 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content and context of documents,
events, and organizations that influenced and established the United States
o Objective: Analyze Federalist 10
Bell Ringer
Finish APPARTS strategy with Federalist 10
Watch CNN Student News
Read 5.2
Tuesday, November 17
o Standard: 9-12.1.2 – Interpret and evaluate documents to enhance the understanding of
social studies content, 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content and context of documents,
events, and organizations that influenced and established the United States
o Objective: Identify the view of the Federalists and Antifederalists then learn the
outcome of the struggle over ratification.
Bell Ringer
Notes 5.2
5.2 Quiz on Thursday
Assign:
5.2 Review – pg. 123, terms, 1-5
Due: THURSDAY at the end of the day
Wednesday, November 18
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: Learn practical problem solving skills and professionalism with a small group.
“You’re Hired!” Activity
Thursday, November 19
o Standard: 9-12.1.2 – Interpret and evaluate documents to enhance the understanding of
social studies content, 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content and context of documents,
events, and organizations that influenced and established the United States
o Objective: Understand Federalist 51
Bell Ringer
5.2 Quiz
Review Federalist papers
Analyze Wordle of Federalist 51
What is Madison going to write about?
Watch CNN Student News
Friday, November 20
o Standard: 9-12.1.2 – Interpret and evaluate documents to enhance the understanding of
social studies content, 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content and context of documents,
events, and organizations that influenced and established the United States
o Objective: Understand Federalist 51
Bell Ringer Quiz
Review Federalist papers
Complete the Guided Reading Graphic Organizer on Federalist 51
Watch CNN Student News
Federalist 51 LP
Monday, November 9
o Standard: 9-12.1.2 – Interpret and evaluate documents to enhance the understanding of
social studies content, 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content and context of documents,
events, and organizations that influenced and established the United States
o Objective: Define “faction” in Federalist 10
Bell Ringer
Give background on Federalist papers
Group up and begin reading and trying to interpret “faction”
Create a mime, political cartoon, PSA, or written flyer
Watch CNN Student News
Tuesday, November 10
o Standard: 9-12.1.2 – Interpret and evaluate documents to enhance the understanding of
social studies content, 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content and context of documents,
events, and organizations that influenced and established the United States
o Objective: Find out what current issues are considered factions in today’s society
Bell Ringer
Do Current Issues Spectrum handout
Introduce
Independent
Recollect and discuss
Watch CNN Student News
Wednesday, November 11
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: Honor veterans that have served in the US armed forces.
No School – Veterans Day
Thursday, November 12
o Standard: 9-12.1.2 – Interpret and evaluate documents to enhance the understanding of
social studies content, 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content and context of documents,
events, and organizations that influenced and established the United States
o Objective: Analyze Federalist 10
Bell Ringer
Do APPARTS strategy with Federalist 10
Watch CNN Student News
Friday, November 13
o Standard: Standard: 9-12.4.2 – Compare the nature and source of various types of
political entities past and present throughout the world, 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content
and context of documents, events, and organizations that influenced and established
the United States, 9-12.2.20 – Explain contemporary issues and events in an
interdependent world
o Objective: Describe the impact current events have on the United States, North Dakota,
and individuals
Bell Ringer
Current Events: WORLD HISTORY
Monday, November 2
o Standard: 9-12.4.4 – Evaluate the effectiveness of structures, operations, and influences
of political systems and constitutional governments
o Objective: Learn about the debate that was held during the Constitutional Convention
Bell Ringer
Notes 5.1
Start FAKEBOOK profiles for members of the Convention
Assign:
5.1 Review – pg. 118, terms, 2-5
Due: WEDNESDAY
Tuesday, November 3
o Standard: 9-12.4.4 – Evaluate the effectiveness of structures, operations, and influences
of political systems and constitutional governments
o Objective: Learn about the debate that was held during the Constitutional Convention
Bell Ringer
Finish Notes 5.1
FAKEBOOK profiles for members of the Convention
Assign:
5.1 Review – pg. 118, terms, 2-5
Due: WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, November 4
o Standard: 9-12.4.4 – Evaluate the effectiveness of structures, operations, and influences
of political systems and constitutional governments
o Objective: Learn about the compromise made to secure our nation’s current
government
Bell Ringer
5.1 Objectives
5.1 Quiz
Finish FAKEBOOK profiles
Thursday, November 5
o Standard: Standard: 9-12.4.2 – Compare the nature and source of various types of
political entities past and present throughout the world, 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content
and context of documents, events, and organizations that influenced and established
the United States, 9-12.2.20 – Explain contemporary issues and events in an
interdependent world
o Objective: Describe the impact current events have on the United States, North Dakota,
and individuals
Bell Ringer
Current Events: NORTH DAKOTA
Friday, November 6
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
No School – Parent Teacher Conferences
Monday, October 26
o Standard: 9-12.1.2 - Interpret and evaluate documents to enhance the understanding of
social studies content, 9-12.1.3 – Draw conclusions based on the research processes , 9-
12.1.4 – Use media to access, record, analyze, and communicate information relating to
social studies
o Objective: Learn about the Constitutional Convention
Bell Ringer
Watch CNN Student News
Current events this week: UNITED STATES
Introduce Constitutional Convention Project
Assign students to a person
Begin research
Tuesday, October 27
o Standard: 9-12.1.2 - Interpret and evaluate documents to enhance the understanding of
social studies content, 9-12.1.3 – Draw conclusions based on the research processes , 9-
12.1.4 – Use media to access, record, analyze, and communicate information relating to
social studies
o Objective: Research information for Constitutional Convention
Bell Ringer
Watch CNN Student News
Research backgrounds and questions
Wednesday, October 28
o Standard: 9-12.1.2 - Interpret and evaluate documents to enhance the understanding of
social studies content, 9-12.1.3 – Draw conclusions based on the research processes , 9-
12.1.4 – Use media to access, record, analyze, and communicate information relating to
social studies
o Objective: Research information for the Constitutional Convention
Bell Ringer
Watch CNN Student News
Wrap up research
Thursday, October 29
o Standard: 9-12.1.2 - Interpret and evaluate documents to enhance the understanding of
social studies content, 9-12.1.3 – Draw conclusions based on the research processes , 9-
12.1.4 – Use media to access, record, analyze, and communicate information relating to
social studies
o Objective: Display all the research students have conducted
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
Friday, October 30
o Standard: Standard: 9-12.4.2 – Compare the nature and source of various types of
political entities past and present throughout the world, 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content
and context of documents, events, and organizations that influenced and established
the United States, 9-12.2.20 – Explain contemporary issues and events in an
interdependent world
o Objective: Describe the impact current events have on the United States, North Dakota,
and individuals
Bell Ringer
Current Events Discussion
Monday, October 19
o Standard: 9-12.1.2 - Interpret and evaluate documents to enhance the understanding of
social studies content, 9-12.1.3 – Draw conclusions based on the research processes , 9-
12.1.4 – Use media to access, record, analyze, and communicate information relating to
social studies
o Objective: Interpret the Declaration
Finish interpretation of the Declaration
Make sure everyone is writing enough
Review 4.3
Current Events - WORLD
Tuesday, October 20
o Standard: 9-12.1.2 - Interpret and evaluate documents to enhance the understanding of
social studies content, 9-12.1.3 – Draw conclusions based on the research processes , 9-
12.1.4 – Use media to access, record, analyze, and communicate information relating to
social studies
o Objective: Learn how the Convention was run
4.3 Quiz
Current Events – WORLD
Read 5.1
Assign:
5.1 Review
Wednesday, October 21
o Standard: Standard: 9-12.4.2 – Compare the nature and source of various types of
political entities past and present throughout the world, 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content
and context of documents, events, and organizations that influenced and established
the United States, 9-12.2.20 – Explain contemporary issues and events in an
interdependent world
o Objective: Describe the impact current events have on the United States, North Dakota,
and individuals
Bell Ringer
Current Events Discussion
Thursday, October 22
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
No School: NDEA Conference
Friday, October 23
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
No School: NDEA Conference
Monday, October 12
o Standard: 9-12.1.6 – Analyze the impact of bias and prejudice in historical and
contemporary media, 9-12.4.2 – Compare the nature and source of various types of
political entities past and present throughout the world
o Objective: Find out why the colonists looked to ancient Greece and Rome as models for
government and how the English tradition influenced government
Bell Ringer
Review analyzing political cartoons (did it last Wednesday)
In table groups do page 90
o Discuss as a class
Give each table a political cartoon to interpret
Discuss vocabulary for 4.2
Start 4.2 Notes
Assign:
4.2 Review – page 94, terms, 1-4
Due: WEDNESDAY
Tuesday, October 13
o Standard: 9-12.1.6 – Analyze the impact of bias and prejudice in historical and
contemporary media, 9-12.4.2 – Compare the nature and source of various types of
political entities past and present throughout the world
o Objective: Find out why the colonists looked to ancient Greece and Rome as models for
government and how the English tradition influenced government
Bell Ringer
Political Cartoon Interpretation together
4.2 Objectives on Edmodo
Review 4.2
Worksheet about the roots of American government
Assign:
4.2 Review – page 94, terms, 1-4
Due: WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, October 14
o Standard: Standard: 9-12.1.6 – Analyze the impact of bias and prejudice in historical and
contemporary media, 9-12.4.2 – Compare the nature and source of various types of
political entities past and present throughout the world, 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content
and context of documents, events, and organizations that influenced and established
the United States
o Objective: Explain what brought the colonists into open conflict with England; learn how
the Americans organize the new government, and what challenges the struggling
American government may have
Bell Ringer
4.2 Quiz
Notes 4.3
Assign:
4.3 Review – page 101, terms, 1-5
Due: FRIDAY
Thursday, October 15
o Standard: Standard: 9-12.1.6 – Analyze the impact of bias and prejudice in historical and
contemporary media, 9-12.4.2 – Compare the nature and source of various types of
political entities past and present throughout the world, 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content
and context of documents, events, and organizations that influenced and established
the United States
o Objective: Explain what brought the colonists into open conflict with England; learn how
the Americans organize the new government, and what challenges the struggling
American government may have
Bell Ringer
Answer 4.3 Objectives on Edmodo
Interpret the Declaration of Independence
In table groups break down the Declaration into layman’s terms
Summarize each section together
Assign:
4.3 Review – page 101, terms, 1-5
Due: FRIDAY
Declaration of Independence
Due: MONDAY
Friday, October 16
o Standard: Standard: 9-12.4.2 – Compare the nature and source of various types of
political entities past and present throughout the world, 9-12.4.3 – Analyze the content
and context of documents, events, and organizations that influenced and established
the United States, 9-12.2.20 – Explain contemporary issues and events in an
interdependent world
o Objective: Describe the impact current events have on the United States, North Dakota,
and individuals
Bell Ringer Quiz
4.3 Quiz
Current Event discussion
Monday, October 5
o Standard: 9-12.1.6 – Analyze the impact of bias and prejudice in historical and
contemporary media
o Objective: Use speeches to uncover bias
Bell Ringer
Students will read speeches from politicians and discover their stance or bias on
a subject
Tuesday, October 6
o Standard: 9-12.4.2 – Compare the nature and source of various types of political entities
past and present throughout the world
o Objective: Discover how the colonists acquired a voice in their government, the meaning
of citizenship in the colonies, the rots of individual freedoms, and the signs of discontent
with the English
Bell Ringer
Notes 4.1
Objective Questions on Edmodo
Assign:
4.1 Review – pg. 89, terms, 1-5, Writing Activity
Due: FRIDAY
Wednesday, October 7
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
Thursday, October 8
o Standard: 9-12.4.2 – Compare the nature and source of various types of political entities
past and present throughout the world
o Objective: Discover how the colonists acquired a voice in their government, the meaning
of citizenship in the colonies, the rots of individual freedoms, and the signs of discontent
with the English
Bell Ringer
Find current event articles
Assign:
4.1 Review – pg. 89, terms, 1-5, Writing Activity
Due: FRIDAY
Friday, October 9
o Standard: 9-12.2.20 – Explain contemporary issues and events in an interdependent
world
o Objective: Discuss Current Events and their impact
Present current event articles
Discussion on current events
CNN Student News
Monday, September 28
o Standard: 9-12.6.1 – Explain how group and cultural influences contribute to human
development, identity, and behavior, 9-12.6.2 – Explain the various purposes of social
groups, general implications of group membership, and different ways that groups
function
o Objective: Learn why the government is needed, how the three different types of
government work, and the roles of laws
Bell Ringer
Introduce Current Events
2.4 Objectives
Compare/Contrast Forms of Government
Assign:
2.4 Review – terms, 2-4
Due: TUESDAY
Tuesday, September 29
o Standard: 9-12.1.4 – Use media to access and communicate information relating to
social studies
o Objective: Learn how to identify points of view
Bell Ringer
Points of View
Boston Massacre
http://www.commoncorehistorysocialstudies6to8.com/6-86-identify-
authors-point-of-view-and-purpose.html
Assign:
Do page 50 – Learn, Practice, and Apply
Wednesday, September 30
o Standard: 9-12.1.4 – Use media to access and communicate information relating to
social studies
o Objective: Learn how to identify points of view
Bell Ringer
Points of View
Look at different speeches
Assign:
o Do page 50 – Learn, Practice, and Apply
Thursday, October 1
o Standard: 9-12.1.2 – Interpret and evaluate documents to enhance the understanding of
social studies content, 9-12.1.6 – Analyze the impact of bias and prejudice in historical
and contemporary media
Bell Ringer Quiz
Current Events Discussion
Current Events Quiz
Friday, October 2
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
Seniors gone with Mrs. Henry
Monday, September 21
o Standard: 9-12.6.1 – Explain how group and cultural influences contribute to human
development, identity, and behavior, 9-12.6.2 – Explain the various purposes of social
groups, general implications of group membership, and different ways that groups
function
o Objective: Discover the ways families meet peoples needs, the role of religion, and the
importance of education
Bell Ringer
Discuss 2.2
2.2 Quiz
Objectives 2.3
Tuesday, September 22
o Standard: 9-12.6.1 – Explain how group and cultural influences contribute to human
development, identity, and behavior, 9-12.6.2 – Explain the various purposes of social
groups, general implications of group membership, and different ways that groups
function
o Objective: Explain characteristics of the American economy
Bell Ringer
Discuss 2.3
2.3 Quiz
Assign:
2.3 Review – pg. 44, terms, 2-4
Due: WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, September 23
o Standard: 9-12.6.1 – Explain how group and cultural influences contribute to human
development, identity, and behavior, 9-12.6.2 – Explain the various purposes of social
groups, general implications of group membership, and different ways that groups
function
o Objective: Learn why the government is needed, how the three different types of
government work, and the roles of laws
Bell Ringer
2.4 Objectives
Compare/Contrast Forms of Government
Assign:
2.4 Review – terms, 2-4
Due: MONDAY
Thursday, September 24
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: Get beautiful for coronation then get crown homecoming king/queen
Coronation 1:00pm
Friday, September 25
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: Show off float-making skills to Lakota residents
Afternoon in Lakota for parade and pep rally
Monday, September 14
o Standard: 9-12.6.1 – Explain how group and cultural influences contribute to human
development, identity, and behavior, 9-12.6.2 – Explain the various purposes of social
groups, general implications of group membership, and different ways that groups
function
o Objective: Discover the ways families meet peoples needs, the role of religion, and the
importance of education
Objectives 2.2
Assign:
2.2 Review – pg. 39, terms, 2-4
Due: TUESDAY
Tuesday, September 15
o Standard: 9-12.6.1 – Explain how group and cultural influences contribute to human
development, identity, and behavior, 9-12.6.2 – Explain the various purposes of social
groups, general implications of group membership, and different ways that groups
function
o Objective: Discover the ways families meet peoples needs, the role of religion, and the
importance of education
Discuss 2.2
2.2 Quiz
Objectives 2.3
Wednesday, September 16
o Standard: 9-12.6.1 – Explain how group and cultural influences contribute to human
development, identity, and behavior, 9-12.6.2 – Explain the various purposes of social
groups, general implications of group membership, and different ways that groups
function
o Objective: Explain characteristics of the American economy
Discuss 2.3
2.3 Quiz
Assign:
2.3 Review – pg. 44, terms, 2-4
Due: THURSDAY
Thursday, September 17
o Standard: 9-12.6.1 – Explain how group and cultural influences contribute to human
development, identity, and behavior, 9-12.6.2 – Explain the various purposes of social
groups, general implications of group membership, and different ways that groups
function
o Objective: Learn why the government is needed, how the three different types of
government work, and the roles of laws
2.4 Objectives
Compare/Contrast Forms of Government
Assign:
2.4 Review – terms, 2-4
Due: MONDAY
Friday, September 18
o Standard: 9-12.6.1 – Explain how group and cultural influences contribute to human
development, identity, and behavior, 9-12.6.2 – Explain the various purposes of social
groups, general implications of group membership, and different ways that groups
function
o Objective: Learn why the government is needed, how the three different types of
government work, and the roles of laws
2.4 Quiz
Discuss 2.4
Assign:
2.4 Review – pg. 49, terms, 2-4
Due: MONDAY
Monday, September 7
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: N/A
NO SCHOOL – Labor Day
Tuesday, September 8
o Standard: 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationships between physical environments and
society
o 9-12.4.6 – Evaluate the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation
o Objective: Demonstrate understanding of the various components of US citizenship and
the difficulty involved in attaining such a state
Generate a list of components necessary to be an American citizen
Examine the citizenship test (in table groups)
Create a Resource Guide for potential citizens
Collect films, websites, books, and activities every American needs to be
familiar with in order to pass the citizenship test
Wednesday, September 9
o Standard: 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationships between physical environments and
society
o 9-12.4.6 – Evaluate the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation
o Objective: Demonstrate understanding of the various components of US citizenship and
the difficulty involved in attaining such a state
Generate a list of components necessary to be an American citizen
Examine the citizenship test (in table groups)
Create a Resource Guide for potential citizens
Collect films, websites, books, and activities every American needs to be
familiar with in order to pass the citizenship test
Thursday, September 10
o Standard: 9-12.6.4 – Analyze conflict, cooperation, and interdependence among
individuals, groups, and institutions
o Objective: Learn the similarities and differences in the people of the classroom
Present Puzzle Pieces
Discuss the best place to obtain all the information for the citizenship test
Assign:
Read 2.1
Do 2.1 Objectives on Edmodo
Friday, September 11
o Standard: 9-12.3.4 – Analyze the role government plays in an economy, 9-12.4.6 –
Evaluate the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation, 9-12.6.2 –
Explain the various purposes of social groups, general implications of group
membership, and different ways that groups function
o Objective: Learn why people form groups and the five major social institutions
Notes 2.1
Assign:
2.1 Review – pg 33, terms, 2-3, Writing Activity
Due: MONDAY
Wednesday, August 26
o Standard: N/A
o Objective: Learn the classroom rules and procedures.
Discuss summer
Classroom rules
Belief system
Procedures
Thursday, August 27
o Standard: 9-12.1.4 – Use media to access, record, analyze, and communicate
information relating to social studies
Watch CNN Student News
Determine what is related to POD
Edmodo.com
o Do sample test
Read 1.1
o Objectives
o 1.1 Quiz
Friday, August 28
o Standard: 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationships between physical environments and
society
o 9-12.4.6 – Evaluate the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation
o Objective: Discover the variety of places Americans live and how these differences
contribute to being an American citizen
Review 1.1
Discuss Quiz
Assign:
1.1 Review – pg. 8, 2-5
Due: MONDAY
Read 1.2
Do Objectives on Edmodo
1.2 Review – pg. 17, 2-4
Take Quiz
Due: MONDAY
Read 1.3
Do Objectives on Edmodo
1.3 Review – pg. 23, 2-4
Take Quiz
Due: MONDAY
Monday, August 31
o Standard: 9-12.6.4 – Analyze conflict, cooperation, and interdependence among
individuals, groups, and institutions
o Objective: Learn the similarities and differences in the people of the classroom
Explain puzzle piece project
Allow students to converse
Look at “plans”
Start creating
Tuesday, September 1
o Standard: 9-12.6.4 – Analyze conflict, cooperation, and interdependence among
individuals, groups, and institutions
o Objective: Learn the similarities and differences in the people of the classroom
Create puzzle pieces
Due: FRIDAY
Wednesday, September 2
o Standard: 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationships between physical environments and
society
o 9-12.4.6 – Evaluate the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation
o Objective: Demonstrate understanding of the various components of US citizenship and
the difficulty involved in attaining such a state
Generate a list of components necessary to be an American citizen
Examine the citizenship test (in table groups)
Create a Resource Guide for potential citizens
Collect films, websites, books, and activities every American needs to be
familiar with in order to pass the citizenship test
Thursday, September 3
o Standard: 9-12.5.2 – Interpret the relationships between physical environments and
society
o 9-12.4.6 – Evaluate the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation
o Objective: Demonstrate understanding of the various components of US citizenship and
the difficulty involved in attaining such a state
Generate a list of components necessary to be an American citizen
Examine the citizenship test (in table groups)
Create a Resource Guide for potential citizens
Collect films, websites, books, and activities every American needs to be
familiar with in order to pass the citizenship test
Friday, September 4
o Standard: 9-12.6.4 – Analyze conflict, cooperation, and interdependence among
individuals, groups, and institutions
o Objective: Learn the similarities and differences in the people of the classroom
Present Puzzle Pieces
Discuss the best place to obtain all the information for the citizenship test
Assign:
Read 2.1
Do 2.1 Objectives on Edmodo
Due: TUESDAY
Tuesday, September 8
o Standard: 9-12.4.6 – Evaluate the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic
participation
o 9-12.6.2 – Explain the various purposes of social groups and the ways groups function
o Objective: Learn why people form groups and describe the major social institutions