Monday, March 23, 2020

Day 23

Learning Targets:
  • Explain how democratic ideals are reflected in the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. 
Opener: Your NEW interactive notebook.

If you don't have an existing google/gmail account, create one.
  • Create a new Google Doc to serve as your "notebook".  This is done from your google drive.



  • Use your full name in the title of the document.
  • Share this document with me: fnulnu35d@gmail.com
  • I need to be able to edit and/or comment.
  • Record each day's assignments using the same format as usual.
  1. Opener
  2. Activity #1
  3. Activity #2
  4. Close


Example/Template Here:

These will be reviewed and graded weekly.
  1. Openers and Close will continue to be the means of earning participation grade.
  2. Activities will be the bulk of point available.
  3. Expect comments and feedback from me within the document.
Activity #1: Check-in

Address each of the following in your interactive notebook (Google doc) that you have just created

1.  What are your greatest concerns or questions in moving toward the virtual classroom/online learning?

2.  What might be good, or even better, in transitioning to the virtual classroom?

Activity #2: Constitutional Principles Review
Below are the 8 principles captured in the US Constitution

A.Judicial Review
B.Limited Government
C.Majority Rule/Minority Rights
D.Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
E.Separation of Powers
F.Representative Democracy
G.Checks and Balances
H.Federalism


Instructions:

Using any or all of the websites below, find a headline that best matches each constitutional principle listed above and record it in your notebook.  

Example:

Websites for headlines:



Close: Claim and Reasoning

Address the prompt below by creating an argument and line of reasoning.


Prompt:  To what extent is the federal government justified in using wartime powers to address other national crises (natural disasters, disease, riots, etc.)?

Example:  During a national crisis, Congress/President has the responsibility to………….  Therefore, to meet these challenges…...

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