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IB MYP American History: Founding Principles, Civics, and Economics
Unit 2 - Foundations of the American Government
Conceptual Lens: Change & Continuity (4-6 classes)
Unit Overview:
Foundations of government
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Shay’s Rebellion
U.S. & NC Constitution
Six/Seven? Principles of the Constitution
US Constitution Basics
Bill of Rights
Amendments 11-27
Constitutional Clauses
North Carolina Government & Constitution
Local Government
Taxes
Conceptual Lens:
Limited Government
Guiding Questions:
Wars affect social, political, economic, and cultural institutions.
a. How and why did the economic relationship between Great Britain and its colonies change after the French and Indian War?
b. How and to what extent did various colonists protest British economic policies leading up to the American Revolution?
c. How and why did the political relationship between the colonists and England change after the French and Indian War?
The quest for equality and freedom can shape a society’s identity and lead to a pursuit of limited government.
a. How did the ideals of mercantilism guide the economic development of the colonies, as well as their relationship with Great Britain?
b. What were the intellectual origins and major ideas of the Declaration of Independence?
c. How did the Declaration of Independence establish the foundation of American government?
d. How did the idea of limited government evolve in the United States?
Conflict and compromise can shape the politics of a society.
a. Was the American War for Independence inevitable?
b. Were the colonist justified in breaking away from Great Britain?
Shared values and principles may be necessary for a group of people to progress and form a political system.
a. How did the colonists’ experiences under the British government influence them to establish a system of self-government?
b. Which documents and people influenced the colonists’ viewpoints on self-government?
c. How did the successes and failures of the colonial governments influence the colonists’ attitude about self-government?
d. What events and actions led the colonies to rebel against Great Britain?
e. How did colonists react to the treatment they received from the British government?
Unit 2 - Vocabulary:
Cause and Effect
Taxes
Freedom
Restriction
Trade
Settlement
Natural Rights
Rebellion
Revolution
Civil Rights
Civil Liberties
Colony
Act
Federalism
Due Process
Popular Sovereignty
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Judicial Review
Rule of Law
Concurrent Powers
Delegated Powers
Tyranny
Resources (raw materials, manufactured goods)
Derived
Civil Disobedience
Principle
Enlightenment
Triangle Trade
Middle Passage
Indentured Servant
Rule of Law
Writs of Assistance
Slavery
Despotism
Reserved Powers
Implied Powers
Necessary and Proper Clause
Full Faith and Credit
Supremacy Clause
Civil Suits
Self-Incrimination
Civil liberties
Ideology
Mercantilism
Salutary Neglect
“No taxation without representation”
Confederation
Consent of the Governed
Social Contract Theory
Limited Government
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
Popular Sovereignty
Great Awakening
Legal Representation: Lawyer, Counsel, Attorney
Prohibition
Suffrage
Quarter
Petition
Assembly
Abolish
Amend
Ratify
Unit 2 - Key People:
Daniel Shays
John Locke
Thomas Paine
Jean Jacques Rousseau
Thomas Hobbes
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
Baron de Montesquieu
Thomas Jefferson
John Peter Zenger
King George III
John Jay
George Washington
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
By the end of this unit, students should be able to…
explain how salutary neglect led to independence in the colonies.
describe evidence of self-rule in the colonies.
interpret why certain events led the colonists to independence.
defend the colonists’ reasons for writing the Declaration of Independence.
explain how John Locke influenced the Declaration of Independence.
describe how the Enlightenment thinkers influenced the US Constitution.
describe the weakness of the Articles of Confederation.
explain how Shays’ Rebellion led to the fall of the Articles of Confederation.
compare the Federalists’ and Anti-Federalists’ desires for the new Constitution.
predict how the Federalists and Anti-Federalists would feel about current events.
list and describe the compromises made at the Constitutional Convention.
make connections between colonial events and the Constitution today.
Unit 2 Activities:
Unit 2 Resources:
Agenda:
World Warm Up!
What did the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) close at on Friday? Was it up or down? By how much?
What caused the change in the DJIA?
Who won the Super Bowl LIV?
Go over announcements and Intro Unit 2
Objectives and Essential Questions:
Objectives:
Get comfortable talking about World Events...
Gain an understanding of the foundational principles of Civics and Economics
Learn what it means to be a citizen
Understand how the stock market works
Essential Questions:
What do I need to do to be successful in MY IB C&E?
What is going on in the world and how does it effect us, and you?
What is Civics and Economics
What is Civics? What is Economics?
Am I a knowledgeable citizen?
How does the stock market work?
Homework & Reminders:
Make sure you check UNIT 2 for our Daily Agendas
Homework:
Review Current Events, what's in the news, top stories that relate to our class curriculum (Daily)
Sign Up for VSE Stock Market game
DUE: Wednesday February 5, 2020
1. Either the Introduction to Civics & Economics Worksheet, Forms of Government Worksheet, or Rights, Duties & Responsibilities Worksheet.
Announcements:
Unit 1 & 2 Test is set! Mark your calendars... February 19, 2020.
Civitas Club meets every other Wednesday - We are meeting this week on Wednesday February 5, 2020 in the small cafeteria
Contact info:
Remind - @mphsci to 81010
Website -mphscivitas.weebly.com
Agenda:
World Warm Up!
What happened in Iowa yesterday? Describe it... how did it work or not?
What is the big political event happening tonight?
Continue to work on your Civics Unit 1 Group Think
Objectives and Essential Questions:
Objectives:
Get comfortable talking about World Events...
Gain an understanding of the foundational principles of Civics and Economics
Learn what it means to be a citizen
Understand how the stock market works
Essential Questions:
What do I need to do to be successful in MY IB C&E?
What is going on in the world and how does it effect us, and you?
What is Civics and Economics
What is Civics? What is Economics?
Am I a knowledgeable citizen?
How does the stock market work?
Homework & Reminders:
Make sure you check UNIT 2 for our Daily Agendas
Homework:
Review Current Events, what's in the news, top stories that relate to our class curriculum (Daily)
Sign Up for VSE Stock Market game
DUE: Wednesday February 5, 2020
1. Either the Introduction to Civics & Economics Worksheet, Forms of Government Worksheet, or Rights, Duties & Responsibilities Worksheet.
Announcements:
Unit 1 & 2 Test is set! Mark your calendars... February 19, 2020.
Civitas Club meets every other Wednesday - We are meeting this week on Wednesday February 5, 2020 in the small cafeteria
Contact info:
Remind - @mphsci to 81010
Website -mphscivitas.weebly.com
Agenda:
World Warm Up!
Well... what was the result of the Iowa caucus?
What were some of President Trump's main points in his State of the Union?
Turn in Worksheet
Colonial Governments and Economies!
Objectives and Essential Questions:
Objectives:
Get comfortable talking about World Events...
Gain an understanding of the foundational principles of Civics and Economics
Learn what it means to be a citizen
Understand how the stock market works
Essential Questions:
What do I need to do to be successful in MY IB C&E?
What is going on in the world and how does it effect us, and you?
What is Civics and Economics
What is Civics? What is Economics?
Am I a knowledgeable citizen?
How does the stock market work?
What were the forces that caused European/English migration to the new world?
What caused each colony to develop differently? Pay attention to the WHO, and WHY...
Homework & Reminders:
Make sure you check UNIT 2 for our Daily Agendas
Homework:
Review Current Events, what's in the news, top stories that relate to our class curriculum (Daily)
Sign Up for VSE Stock Market game
DUE: Wednesday February 5, 2020
1. Either the Introduction to Civics & Economics Worksheet, Forms of Government Worksheet, or Rights, Duties & Responsibilities Worksheet.
Announcements:
Unit 1 & 2 Test is set! Mark your calendars... February 19, 2020.
Civitas Club meets every other Wednesday - We are meeting this week on Wednesday February 5, 2020 in the small cafeteria
Contact info:
Remind - @mphsci to 81010
Website -mphscivitas.weebly.com
Agenda:
World Warm Up!
What Republican voted to convict President Trump in his impeachment?
Hmm... same old, same old, what big news item did you find interesting today?
Objectives and Essential Questions:
Objectives:
Get comfortable talking about World Events...
Gain an understanding of the causes and consequences of the colonization of the Americas
Essential Questions:
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is happening in the world and how can I connect that to my Civics & Econ class? How can I connect that to me?
What were the forces that caused European/English migration to the new world?
What caused each colony to develop differently? Pay attention to the WHO, and WHY...
Homework & Reminders:
Make sure you check UNIT 2 for our Daily Agendas
Homework:
Review Current Events, what's in the news, top stories that relate to our class curriculum (Daily)
Sign Up for VSE Stock Market game
DUE: Wednesday February 5, 2020
1. Either the Introduction to Civics & Economics Worksheet, Forms of Government Worksheet, or Rights, Duties & Responsibilities Worksheet.
Announcements:
Unit 1 & 2 Test is set! Mark your calendars... February 19, 2020.
Civitas Club meets every other Wednesday - We are meeting this week on Wednesday February 5, 2020 in the small cafeteria
Contact info:
Remind - @mphsci to 81010
Website -mphscivitas.weebly.com
NO SCHOOL!
Agenda:
World Warm Up!
Slow news this weekend... what film won the best picture Oscar?
The DJIA dropped almost 1% on Friday... why the big drop after steady gains earlier in the week?
Objectives and Essential Questions:
Objectives:
Get comfortable talking about World Events...
Gain an understanding of the causes and consequences of the colonization of the Americas
Essential Questions:
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is happening in the world and how can I connect that to my Civics & Econ class? How can I connect that to me?
What were the forces that caused European/English migration to the new world?
What caused each colony to develop differently? Pay attention to the WHO, and WHY...
Homework & Reminders:
Make sure you check UNIT 2 for our Daily Agendas
Homework:
Review Current Events, what's in the news, top stories that relate to our class curriculum (Daily)
Sign Up for VSE Stock Market game
DUE:
Friday February 6, 2020
1. Warm ups for Week of January 3, 2020
Wednesday February 5, 2020
1. Either the Introduction to Civics & Economics Worksheet, Forms of Government Worksheet, or Rights, Duties & Responsibilities Worksheet.
Announcements:
Unit 1 & 2 Test is set! Mark your calendars... February 19, 2020.
Civitas Club meets every other Wednesday
Contact info:
Remind - @mphsci to 81010
Website -mphscivitas.weebly.com
Agenda:
World Warm Up!
What is happening in New Hampshire today? Who is leading in the polls?
Something strange is going on in space... what have scientists discovered that repeats itself every 16 days?
Turn in 13 Colonies Map Exercises
Take notes on The Enlightenment Slideshow
Objectives and Essential Questions:
Objectives:
Get comfortable talking about World Events...
Gain an understanding of the causes and consequences of the colonization of the Americas
Learn the people and events that influenced the development of the United States government.
Essential Questions:
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is happening in the world and how can I connect that to my Civics & Econ class? How can I connect that to me?
What were the forces that caused European/English migration to the new world?
What caused each colony to develop differently? Pay attention to the WHO, and WHY...
What was the Enlightenment and how did it influence the formation of the American Government?
Homework & Reminders:
Make sure you check UNIT 2 for our Daily Agendas
Homework:
Review Current Events, what's in the news, top stories that relate to our class curriculum (Daily)
Sign Up for VSE Stock Market game
DUE:
1. Tuesday February 11, 2020: 13 Colonies Map exercise
2. Friday January 14, 2020: Warm ups for Week of January 10, 2020
Announcements:
Unit 1 & 2 Test is set! Mark your calendars... February 19, 2020.
Civitas Club meets every other Wednesday
Contact info:
Remind - @mphsci to 81010
Website -mphscivitas.weebly.com
Agenda:
World Warm Up!
Who won New Hampshire? What do the results suggest?
What did Treasury Bonds do yesterday? Oil?
Take notes on:
Use these notes:
Objectives and Essential Questions:
Objectives:
Get comfortable talking about World Events...
Gain an understanding of the causes and consequences of the colonization of the Americas
Learn the people and events that influenced the development of the United States government.
Essential Questions:
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is happening in the world and how can I connect that to my Civics & Econ class? How can I connect that to me?
What effect did Salutary Neglect have on the development of the American Colonies?
Why did proud Englishmen rebel against the very system that gave them so much?
How did the Age of Enlightenment contribute to our founding documents?
Homework & Reminders:
Make sure you check UNIT 2 for our Daily Agendas
Remember to turn in 13 Colonies Map Exercises
Homework:
Review Current Events, what's in the news, top stories that relate to our class curriculum (Daily)
Sign Up for VSE Stock Market game
DUE:
Scholars Class - Friday January 14, 2020: Warm ups for Week of January 10, 2020
Announcements:
Unit 1 & 2 Test is set! Mark your calendars... February 19, 2020.
Civitas Club meets every other Wednesday
Contact info:
Remind - @mphsci to 81010
Website -mphscivitas.weebly.com
Agenda:
World Warm Up!
Uhh OH!... Looks like President Trump is in political trouble again... what is latest charge against him?
President Trump is not alone... billionaire Democratic Presidential Candidate Michael Bloomberg is also facing criticism. What did he do?
Take notes on:
Use these notes:
Objectives and Essential Questions:
Objectives:
Get comfortable talking about World Events...
Gain an understanding of the causes and consequences of the colonization of the Americas
Learn the people and events that influenced the development of the United States government.
Learn what the Declaration of Independence did, and how it did it!
Analyze the Pros and Cons of the Articles of Confederation
Essential Questions:
What is happening in the world and how can I connect that to my Civics & Econ class? How can I connect that to me?
What did the founders do as the possibility of revolt against England increased?
What does the Declaration of Independence do? How does it do it?
What was the first form of Government for the fledgling United States? What were its strengths, and weaknesses?
Homework & Reminders:
Make sure you check UNIT 2 for our Daily Agendas
Remember to turn in 13 Colonies Map Exercises
Homework:
Review Current Events, what's in the news, top stories that relate to our class curriculum (Daily)
Sign Up for VSE Stock Market game
DUE:
Scholars Class - Friday January 14, 2020: Warm ups for Week of January 10, 2020
Announcements:
Unit 1 & 2 Test is set! Mark your calendars... February 19, 2020.
Civitas Club meets every other Wednesday
Contact info:
Remind - @mphsci to 81010
Website -mphscivitas.weebly.com
Agenda:
Happy Valentine's Day!
World Warm Up!
As discussed yesterday, we only have 27 Amendments... we might soon have a 28th. What's going on?
What starts in one week?... something that will have an impact for the next 10 years!
Take notes on:
Use these notes:
Constitutional Convention Slideshow - blank Cornell
Objectives and Essential Questions:
Objectives:
Get comfortable talking about World Events...
Gain an understanding of the causes and consequences of the colonization of the Americas
Learn the people and events that influenced the development of the United States government.
Learn what the Declaration of Independence did, and how it did it!
Analyze the Pros and Cons of the Articles of Confederation
Essential Questions:
What is happening in the world and how can I connect that to my Civics & Econ class? How can I connect that to me?
What led to the Constitutional Convention?
What does the Constitution do?
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Constitution?
Homework & Reminders:
Make sure you check UNIT 2 for our Daily Agendas
Remember to turn in 13 Colonies Map Exercises
Homework:
Review Current Events, what's in the news, top stories that relate to our class curriculum (Daily)
Sign Up for VSE Stock Market game
DUE:
Scholars Class - Friday January 14, 2020: Warm ups for Week of January 10, 2020
Announcements:
Unit 1 & 2 Test is set! Mark your calendars... February 19, 2020.
Civitas Club meets every other Wednesday
Contact info:
Remind - @mphsci to 81010
Website -mphscivitas.weebly.com
Agenda:
Happy President's Day!
World Warm Up!
Why does the stock market continue to go up in the face of worsening news about the Coronovirus?
What states hold the next primaries? What is going to happen?!
Take notes on:
Use these notes:
Objectives and Essential Questions:
Objectives:
Get comfortable talking about World Events...
Gain an understanding of the causes and consequences of the colonization of the Americas
Learn the people and events that influenced the development of the United States government.
Learn what the Declaration of Independence did, and how it did it!
Analyze the Pros and Cons of the Articles of Confederation
Understand how contentious the debate over the Constitution was...
Essential Questions:
What is happening in the world and how can I connect that to my Civics & Econ class? How can I connect that to me?
What led to the Constitutional Convention?
What does the Constitution do?
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Constitution?
Who were the Federalists and Anti-Federalists? What were their views on the Constitution?
Homework & Reminders:
Homework:
Review Current Events, what's in the news, top stories that relate to our class curriculum (Daily)
PREPARE FOR THE UNIT 1&2 TEST ON WEDNESDAY!
DUE:
Scholars Class - Friday January 21, 2020: Warm ups for Week of January 17, 2020
Announcements:
Unit 1 & 2 Test is set! Mark your calendars... February 19, 2020.
Civitas Club meets every other Wednesday
Contact info:
Remind - @mphsci to 81010
Website -mphscivitas.weebly.com
Agenda:
World Warm Up!
What state has offered for counties in another state to leave their state and join them? Why?
How is the dollar doing compared to other major currencies like the British Pound and Euro?
Objectives and Essential Questions:
Objectives:
Get comfortable talking about World Events...
Gain skill and insight into preparation for the Unit test
Essential Questions:
What is happening in the world and how can I connect that to my Civics & Econ class? How can I connect that to me?
What do I need to know to do well on the test?
Homework & Reminders:
Homework:
Review Current Events, what's in the news, top stories that relate to our class curriculum (Daily)
PREPARE FOR THE UNIT 1&2 TEST ON WEDNESDAY!
DUE:
Scholars Class - Friday January 21, 2020: Warm ups for Week of January 17, 2020
Announcements:
Unit 1 & 2 Test is set! Mark your calendars... February 19, 2020.
Civitas Club meets every other Wednesday
Contact info:
Remind - @mphsci to 81010
Website -mphscivitas.weebly.com
Agenda:
No World Warm Up today!
Take the Unit 1 and 2 test!
Here are some helpful reviews...
Unit 1 and 2 Quizezz test review courtesy of Mr. Thompson
Unit 1 & 2 Test Average:
1st Block:
2nd Block:
3rd Block:
Objectives and Essential Questions:
Objectives:
Do well on the Unit 1 & 2 Test
Essential Questions:
What do I need to know for the test?
Homework:
PREPARE FOR THE UNIT 1&2 TEST ON WEDNESDAY!
Unit 1 and 2 Quizezz test review courtesy of Mr. Thompson
Review Current Events, what's in the news, top stories that relate to our class curriculum (Daily)
DUE:
Scholars Class - Friday January 21, 2020: Warm ups for Week of January 17, 2020
Announcements:
Unit 1 & 2 Test is set! Mark your calendars... February 19, 2020.
Civitas Club meets every other Wednesday
Contact info:
Remind - @mphsci to 81010
Website -mphscivitas.weebly.com
Fall Semester 2019-2020
Wednesday September 11, 2019
Agenda:
The World Warm-up - 9/11
Chapter 2 in the textbook!
Colonial Governments and Economies!
Homework & Reminders:
Return signed Syllabus Acknowledgement if you haven't already
Chapter 2 in Civics Today notes. See the Essential Questions above to guide you in your reading and note taking.
Review the Colonial Comparison Chart Slideshow
Due: I will be putting the Syllabus Acknowledgement into the grade book. Any that I do not have will receive a zero, zed, nada...
Announcements:
Unit 1 & 2 Test will be September 23rd or 24th, details to follow...
Remember to check Unit 1 for our daily logs
Civitas Club has commenced. We welcome all no matter where you are on the political spectrum!
Contact info:
Remind - @mphsci to 81010
Website -mphscivitas.weebly.com
Thursday September 12, 2019
Agenda:
The World Warm-up!
Chapter 2 in the textbook!
Formation of the American Colonies group work. Remember, use your lens as an historian, economist, geographer, anthropologist, etc. WHO? WHY? WHEN, etc. Concentrate on Cause and Effect.
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is happening in the world and how can I connect that to my Civics & Econ class? How can I connect that to me?
What were the forces that caused European/English migration to the new world?
What caused each colony to develop differently? Pay attention to the WHO, and WHY...
Homework & Reminders:
Return signed Syllabus Acknowledgement if you haven't already
Chapter 2 in Civics Today notes. See the Essential Questions above to guide you in your reading and note taking.
Announcements:
Unit 1 & 2 Test will be September 23rd or 24th, details to follow...
Remember to check Unit 1 for our daily logs
Civitas Club has commenced. We welcome all no matter where you are on the political spectrum!
Contact info:
Remind - @mphsci to 81010
Website -mphscivitas.weebly.com
Friday September 13, 2019
Agenda:
The World Warm-up!
Chapter 2 in the textbook!
Formation of the American Government cont. We will review your 1 page Colonial Development papers
Intro to the The Enlightenment!
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is happening in the world and how can I connect that to my Civics & Econ class? How can I connect that to me?
What caused each colony to develop differently? Pay attention to the WHO, and WHY...
What was the Enlightenment and how did it influence the formation of the American Government?
Homework & Reminders:
Return signed Syllabus Acknowledgement if you haven't already
Chapter 2 in Civics Today notes. See the Essential Questions above to guide you in your reading and note taking.
Announcements:
Unit 1 & 2 Test will be September 23rd or 24th, details to follow...
Remember to check Unit 1 for our daily logs
Civitas Club has commenced. We welcome all no matter where you are on the political spectrum!
Contact info:
Remind - @mphsci to 81010
Website -mphscivitas.weebly.com
Monday September 16, 2019
Agenda:
The World Warm-up!
Intro to the The Enlightenment!
Salutary Neglect
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is happening in the world and how can I connect that to my Civics & Econ class? How can I connect that to me?
What effect did Salutary Neglect have on the developments of the American Colonies?
What was the Enlightenment and how did it influence the formation of the American Government?
How did the Age of Enlightenment contribute to our founding documents?
Homework & Reminders:
Review and take notes on the Intro to the The Enlightenment slideshow.
See links below for study info on American Colonial Development
Announcements:
Unit 1 & 2 Test will be September 23rd or 24th, details to follow...
Remember to check Unit 2 for our daily logs
Civitas Club has commenced. We welcome all no matter where you are on the political spectrum! Meeting this Wednesday September 18, 2019 right after school - S5 in Social Studies building.
Contact info:
Remind - @mphsci to 81010
Website -mphscivitas.weebly.com
Tuesday September 17, 2019 (Constitution Day!)
Agenda:
Colonies Group Project - Names
Salutary Neglect
World Warm Down... as time permits.
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is happening in the world and how can I connect that to my Civics & Econ class? How can I connect that to me?
What effect did Salutary Neglect have on the development of the American Colonies?
Why did proud Englishmen rebel against the very system that gave them so much?
How did the Age of Enlightenment contribute to our founding documents?
Homework & Reminders:
Review:
Announcements:
Unit 1 & 2 Test will be September 23rd or 24th, details to follow...
Remember to check Unit 2 for our daily logs
Civitas Club has commenced. We welcome all no matter where you are on the political spectrum! Meeting this Wednesday September 18, 2019 right after school - S5 in Social Studies building.
Contact info:
Remind - @mphsci to 81010
Website -mphscivitas.weebly.com
Wednesday September 18, 2019
Agenda:
World Warm Up!
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is happening in the world and how can I connect that to my Civics & Econ class? How can I connect that to me?
What did the founders do as the possibility of revolt against England increased?
What does the Declaration of Independence do? How does it do it?
What was the first form of Government for the fledgling United States? What were its strengths, and weaknesses?
Homework & Reminders:
Review:
Announcements:
Unit 1 & 2 Test will be September 23rd or 24th, details to follow...
Remember to check Unit 2 for our daily logs
Civitas Club has commenced. We welcome all no matter where you are on the political spectrum! Meeting this Wednesday September 18, 2019 right after school - S5 in Social Studies building.
Contact info:
Remind - @mphsci to 81010
Website -mphscivitas.weebly.com
Thursday September 19, 2019
Agenda:
World Warm Up!
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is happening in the world and how can I connect that to my Civics & Econ class? How can I connect that to me?
What led to the Constitutional Convention?
What does the Constitution do?
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Constitution?
Homework & Reminders:
Review:
Begin preparation for the Unit 1 & 2 Test!
Announcements:
Unit 1 & 2 Test will be September 24th. We will review on Monday, so you must be prepared.
Remember to check Unit 2 for our daily logs
Civitas Club has commenced. We welcome all no matter where you are on the political spectrum! Meeting this Wednesday September 25, 2019 right after school - S5 in Social Studies building.
Contact info:
Remind - @mphsci to 81010
Website -mphscivitas.weebly.com
Friday September 20, 2019
Agenda:
World Warm Up!
Interesting Article Republican and Democrat Worlds
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is happening in the world and how can I connect that to my Civics & Econ class? How can I connect that to me?
What does the Constitution do? How does it do it?
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Constitution?
What are the Federalist and Anti-Federalists positions on the principles of government?
Homework & Reminders:
Review:
Begin preparation for the Unit 1 & 2 Test!
Announcements:
Unit 1 & 2 Test will be September 24th. We will review on Monday, so you must be prepared.
Remember to check Unit 2 for our daily logs
Civitas Club has commenced. We welcome all no matter where you are on the political spectrum! Meeting this Wednesday September 25, 2019 right after school - S5 in Social Studies building.
Contact info:
Remind - @mphsci to 81010
Website -mphscivitas.weebly.com
Monday September 23, 2019
Agenda:
World Warm Up!
Q&A for the Test
Test prep Quiz Bowl
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is happening in the world and how can I connect that to my Civics & Econ class? How can I connect that to me?
What do I need to know for the test?
Homework & Reminders:
Review:
Study for the Unit 1 & 2 Test!
Announcements:
Unit 1 & 2 Test will be September 24th. We will review on Monday, so you must be prepared.
Remember to check Unit 2 for our daily logs
Remember, you must bring your school issued Chromebook fully charged, with your charger.
Civitas Club has commenced. We welcome all no matter where you are on the political spectrum! Meeting this Wednesday September 25, 2019 right after school - S5 in Social Studies building.
Contact info:
Remind - @mphsci to 81010
Website -mphscivitas.weebly.com
Tuesday September 24, 2019
Agenda:
TEST DAY! YEAH! - Unit 1 and 2 Test
Test Averages:
1st Block - 86.5%
2nd Block - 89.7%
Questions:
Do well on the test!
How did I do on the test?
Homework & Reminders:
Review Unit 3 on the class website!
Announcements:
Mr. Bosco will be visiting us on Wednesday! Welcome Principal Bosco!
Civitas Club has commenced. We welcome all no matter where you are on the political spectrum! Meeting this Wednesday September 25, 2019 right after school - S5 in Social Studies building.
Contact info:
Remind - @mphsci to 81010
Website -mphscivitas.weebly.com
Spring 2019
Friday February 1, 2019
Agenda:
The World Warm-up
We will go over Chapter 2 in the textbook
We will go over Types of Governments slideshow and discuss.
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is happening in the world and how can I connect that to my Civics & Econ class? How can I connect that to me?
What were the forces that caused European/English migration to the new world?
What caused each colony to develop differently? Pay attention to the WHO, and WHY...
Homework & Reminders:
Return signed Syllabus Acknowledgement if you haven't already
Chapter 2 in Civics Today notes. See the Essential Questions above to guide you in your reading and note taking.
Review the Colonial Comparison Chart Slideshow
Due: TBD
Monday February 4, 2019
Agenda:
The World Warm-up
We will go over Chapter 2 in the textbook
We will go over Types of Governments slideshow and discuss.
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is happening in the world and how can I connect that to my Civics & Econ class? How can I connect that to me?
What were the forces that caused European/English migration to the new world?
What caused each colony to develop differently? Pay attention to the WHO, and WHY...
Homework & Reminders:
Return signed Syllabus Acknowledgement if you haven't already
Chapter 2 in Civics Today notes. See the Essential Questions above to guide you in your reading and note taking. List the 13 OG colonies and identify the who and why of their founding... this is important... it builds a foundation for later.
Review the Colonial Comparison Chart Slideshow
Due: TBD
Tuesday February 5, 2019
Agenda:
The World Warm-up
Chapter 2, Civics Today...
Colonial Governments
Colonial Economies
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is happening in the world and how can I connect that to my Civics & Econ class? How can I connect that to me?
What caused each colony to develop differently? Pay attention to the WHO, and WHY...
Can you provide evidence of colonial self rule?
What was Salutary Neglect?
Homework & Reminders:
Return signed Syllabus Acknowledgement if you haven't already
Intro to Civics and Unit 1 Test next Tuesday, February 12, 2019. One week from today!
Watch the State of the Union Address. Take note on who cheers for what...
List the causes of the American Revolution
Due: TBD
Wednesday February 6, 2019
Agenda:
State of the Union Address
Chapter 2, Civics Today... cont.
Causes of the American Revolution
Colonial Economies
Intro to the Articles of Confederation
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is happening in the world and how can I connect that to my Civics & Econ class? How can I connect that to me?
What caused each colony's economy to develop differently? Pay attention to the WHO, and WHY...
What were the causes of the American Revolution?
What was Salutary Neglect?
Reminders:
Return signed Syllabus Acknowledgement if you haven't already
Intro to Civics and Unit 1 Test next Tuesday, February 12, 2019. One week from today!
Homework:
List the causes of the American Revolution, provide specific examples of the causes... particularly where the rights of colonists rights as Englishmen were abridged or denied.
Due: TBD
Thursday February 7, 2019
Agenda:
Chapter 2, Civics Today... cont.
Causes of the American Revolution
Intro to the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation...
Review Declaration of Independence Slideshow, take notes or fill out the Declaration of Independence Worksheet
Next up... Articles of Confederation Slideshow and take notes or fill out the Articles of Confederation Worksheet
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is happening in the world and how can I connect that to my Civics & Econ class? How can I connect that to me?
What were the causes of the American Revolution?
Why did the American colonists declare independence?
What does the Declaration of Independence do?...
What was Salutary Neglect?
Reminders:
Return signed Syllabus Acknowledgement if you haven't already
Intro to Civics and Unit 1 Test next Tuesday, February 12, 2019. One week from today!
Homework:
Finish review of the Declaration of Independence Slideshow (and notes) if you did not do so in class. We will discuss in class and move on to the Articles of Confederation. You may want to review the Articles of Confederation Slideshow as well to get a head start.
Due: TBD
Friday February 8, 2019
Chapter 2, Civics Today... cont.
Causes of the American Revolution
Intro to the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation...
Review and discuss Declaration of Independence Slideshow, take notes or fill out the Declaration of Independence Worksheet
Review and discuss... Articles of Confederation Slideshow, take notes or fill out the Articles of Confederation Worksheet
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is happening in the world and how can I connect that to my Civics & Econ class? How can I connect that to me?
What were the causes of the American Revolution?
Why did the American colonists declare independence?
What does the Declaration of Independence do?... Why is it a "Founding Document?"
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
Why did the founders feel that it was necessary to change the Articles of Confederation?
Reminders:
Return signed Syllabus Acknowledgement if you haven't already... I still have a few outstanding!
Intro to Civics and Unit 1 Test next Thursday, February 14, 2019. Happy Valentine's Day!
Homework:
None. Enjoy the weekend!
Due: TBD
Monday February 11, 2019
Civics Today, Chapter 3, section 2
The Constitutional Convention
The Structure of the Constitution
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is happening in the world and how can I connect that to my Civics & Econ class? How can I connect that to me?
Why was there a need for the Constitution?
What are the key components of the Constitution?
What compromises were made to get support for the Constitution?
Reminders:
Return signed Syllabus Acknowledgement if you haven't already... I still have a few outstanding!
Intro to Civics and Unit 1 Test next Thursday, February 14, 2019. Happy Valentine's Day!
Homework:
Finish notes on the Constitution Slideshow and Chapter 3, section 2 if you did not do so in class.
Due: TBD
Tuesday February 12, 2019
Civics Today, Chapter 3, section 2
The Constitutional Convention
Group Analysis of Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is happening in the world and how can I connect that to my Civics & Econ class? How can I connect that to me?
Why did Federalists and Anti-Federalists view the Constitution differently?
What were the main points of contention between the two?
Reminders:
Return signed Syllabus Acknowledgement if you haven't already... I still have a few outstanding!
Intro to Civics and Unit 1 Test next Thursday, February 14, 2019. Happy Valentine's Day!
Homework:
Finish notes on the Constitution Slideshow and Chapter 3, section 2 if you did not do so in class.
Due: TBD
Wednesday February 13, 2019
Intro to C&E and Unit 1 Test Review
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is happening in the world and how can I connect that to my Civics & Econ class? How can I connect that to me?
What do I need to know for the test?
Reminders:
Return signed Syllabus Acknowledgement if you haven't already
Intro to Civics and Unit 1 Test next Thursday, February 14, 2019. Happy Valentine's Day!
Homework:
Study for the TEST!
Due: TBD
Thursday February 14, 2019
Intro to C&E and Unit 1 Test
Objectives and Essential Questions:
Do well on the test.
How do I do well on this test?
Reminders:
Return signed Syllabus Acknowledgement if you haven't already
Intro to Unit 2 on Friday
Homework:
None
Due: TBD