Monday, November 23, 2015

3B - Homework due 11/30 /// 4 A due 12/1

1. Students should finish their scientific method analysis of the Washington Presidency (3B only)

  • What should it look like? 
    • Your 3 models should already have :
      • the Problem (3 issues)
      • Background information for each issue 
      • Hypothesis: How is Washington going to address this issue?
    • What "new" information/steps should you include?
      • Collect data: go back and look in your notes and add information 
      • analyze data: look at each bullet that you just added - does this show Washington successfully addressing the particular issue or not?
      • Conclusion: Was George Washington successful in addressing the issue of ____________? Why or Why not?

2. Opinion: Overall, was the presidency of George Washington a success? Why or why not. 


(3B and 4A)Textbook HW: use Chapter 6 Section 2 of the textbook (remember link for textbook can be found from post in August). John Adams' presidency starts on pg. 194. You will complete portion of "The Early Republic: Concerns, Challenges, and Threats -  the First Presidents" handout for John Adams. This means you should take notes on the following topics: 
  • Election of 1796
  • War with France? 
  • XYZ Affair?
  • Alien and Sedition Acts 
  • Successful? Why or Why not? 

Friday, November 13, 2015

The Greatness of George Washington - Honors

Greatness of George Washington

Rubric:

15-18: Answers show strong knowledge and understanding of the reading

10-14: Answers show adequate knowledge and understanding of the reading

6-9: knowledge is present, evidence of understanding is lacking.

4A ONLY

Concepts:

  1. Washington's Character
  2. Washington's Perception of Public Office 

Instructions:
  1. Explain each concept as if you were teaching it to someone 
  2. Simplify the language/wordiness
    1. use analogies (comparison of 2 things)
    2. explanations STILL must reflect a deeper level of understanding

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

4A Sub Plans (3B - look at video #2 for a review on outline instructions!)

Please view both videos and take notes!

State Constitutions handout is a class set! Leave in class!

Confederation and Constitution Overview is yours...keep it!

Video 1

Video 2