Thursday, August 14, 2008

Lesson Plans- Thursday, August 14

Today's Activities:

World Geography:

1. A-Set: Free Write Activity- Why do we study Geography?

2. Activity: C1S1 "4-Square" Activity

3. Lecture Notes: The 5 Themes of Geography

4. Homework: The 5 Themes of Geography- Girard v. "Not Girard"

American Government and Politics:

1. A-Set: Definition of Government- Class Definition v. Text Definition

2. Activity: Government and You- Daily Functions of Government Their Purpose

3. Primary Source Activity: The Preamble of the Constitution- 6 Purposes of American Government

4. Homework: Complete "Purpose and Function of Government" Worksheet; Do Part 3 Wednesday's Worksheet.

Dual Credit American Government and Politics

1. A-Set: 10 Ways that Government Affects You

2. Discussion: Why Government?

3. Primary Source Activity- The Preamble- 6 Purposes of American Government

4. Lecture: Part I- Theories on the Origins of Government/ Purpose of Government

5. Homework: Read pages 3-14 from text and complete Journal Entry, List 10 biggest issues facing American Government today.