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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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