Friday, August 15, 2008

Lesson Plans- Friday, August 15

Today's Activities:

World Geography:

Due Today: NONE

1. A-Set: Chalkboard Questions- Review From Yesterday

2. Lecture: The Five Themes of Geography

3. Lecture Assessment Activity: 5 Themes Contrast- Girard and "Not Girard"

4. Homework: Writing Assignment- Contrast the Challenges facing Girard to the challenges facing "Not Girard" (Due Monday)

American Government and Politics:

Due Today: Purpose of Government Identification Activity

1. A-Set: Chalkboard Questions- 6 Purposes of Government

2. Activity: 6 Purpose Identification

3. Lecture: The State- Powers, Characteristics and Origins

4. Homework: NONE

Dual Credit American Government and Politics

Due Today: Journal and Note Activity

1. A-Set: Chalkboard Questions- 6 Purposes of Government

2. Lecture: Concepts of Democracy

3. Class Discussion: Discussion of Student Journal Activity- Problems With/Expectations Of American Government.

4. Homework: NONE