Monday, March 11th
- CLICK HERE to take a short survey before class
- Current Events
- Explain the tension between freedom and power in the story about Ebola today?
- Argue for one of the following...Daylight Savings Time: take it? or leave it?
- Declaration Scavenger Hunt
- Declaration Discussion
- CLICK HERE to complete your discussion reflection
- Test review!
Tuesday, March 12th
- Current Events
- How do checks and balances factor into our government's budget?
- Which story from should most Americans be aware of? Why?
- Unit 2 Test
Wednesday, March 13th
- Current Events
- Using one of today's stories, answer the following question: In what ways is (or isn't) the government currently fulfilling its role according to the Declaration of Independence?
- If you were going to talk to one adult about one of today's stories, which adult, which story, why?
- "Just Right Government" introduction
- Roots Episode 3
Thursday, March 14th
- Current Events
- Identify the beginning, middle and end of one of today's stories. (First....next...finally....)
- Reflection Question on CNN 10 content: What has been missing from current events? Or....what would you like to see more of? Why?
- "Just Right" Government CLICK HERE for notes
- Roots Episode 3
Friday, March 15th
- Current Events
- How do checks and balances factor in to today's political news story? Start with "Although..."
- If you were a reporter, which story from the week would you like to have been assigned to? Why?
- "Just Right" Government CLICK HERE for notes
- "Just Right" Government reading & cut/paste activity
- Roots Episode 3