I can demonstrate my knowledge of Early American history, government and civics through a TED Talk-style presentation that analyzes the major political and social changes that affected the definition of citizenship and the rights of citizens, and explain how those changes continue to impact marginalized groups today.

Constitutional convention simulation 

during this simulation there were groups of each table that played as a person that was at the constitutional convention, and we took notes about each characters opinion by asking each other questions. for example: I asked Alexander Hamilton (a classmate) what their views on slavery were.

Socratic Seminar reflection #1

in class we did a seminar about a book we are reading called just mercy. this book was about the inequalities of people of color and just about Bryan Stevenson's life. I received a meets on my written assignment, this is because I answered every question with at least 2 sentences and never just a single word. I got another meets on my verbal participation because I asked questions and asked others to speak. My goal for the future is to speak more and tell my opinion rather than just asking questions, so then maybe I can get an exceeds.

 Socratic seminar #2

in class we did a seminar about a book we were reading called just mercy. this book was about the inequalities of people of color and Bryan Stevenson. this seminar was about Walter McMillan and how Bryan Stevenson helped other cases other than Walter McMillan.

Unit #2 

I can apply my knowledge of Westward Expansion, geography and government by constructing a well-organized mock trial for or against Kit Carson using logical reasoning, relevant and credible evidence, and acknowledgement of opposing claims.

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