FOCUS/REVIEW QUESTION: What were your impressions of the debate? Did anyone "win"? Who did a better job answering the questions? Did you find yourself "liking" one candidate more than the other? Did anything happen that actually changed your mind about who you would vote for?

LEARNING TARGETS:

• What types of government are best for certain types of situations?
• Be able to explain the difference between the six basic types of governments.
• Why is there a need for government?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of dictatorships and democracies?

AGENDA:

• Types of Government PP Notes
  • Complete your Unit 1 Study Guide in Google Classroom as we go over the notes.
  • Fill out your Forms of Government Graphic Organizer handout
  • Review using the Who Rules Review Handout
• Review on your own at Quizlet:
  • Chapter 1 Section 1: Principles of Government
  • Chapter 1 Section 2: Forms of Government

ASSIGNMENTS:

• Complete your notes in the study guide provided using the notes from class today (see link above).

UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:

FOCUS/REVIEW QUESTION: Quick review of the Forms of Government:

• Democracies Explained (5 min)
• Autocracies Expliained (2 min)
  
  
• Complete your Forms of Government Crossword.

LEARNING TARGETS:

• Be able to explain the difference between the six basic types of governments.
• What types of government are best for certain types of situations?
• Compare the strengths and weaknesses of DEMOCRACY and DICTATORSHIP.

AGENDA:

• Forms of Government Quizlet Live!
• Introduction to our next section: The Origins of American Government - Our English Ancestory.
  • Preview the Events that Led to the American Revolution Crash Course (11 min)
    • 0:00-3:52 The Events that to Revolution
    • 7:20-8:00 "All Men Are Created Equal..."

ASSIGNMENTS:

• Complete your notes in the study guide provided using the notes from class today (see link above).

UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:

FOCUS/REVIEW QUESTION: Why did the settlers in American leave England? What were they seeking?

LEARNING TARGETS:

• How did the MAGNA CARTA, PETITION OF RIGHT, and ENGLISH BILL OF RIGHTS influence American ideas about government?
• How did CHARTER COLONIES influence American ideas about government?

AGENDA:

• English Ancestory & Events Leading to Independence PP Notes
  • Complete your Study Guide as we go over these notes.
    

ASSIGNMENTS:

• Complete your notes in the study guide provided using the notes from class today (see link above).

UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:

FOCUS/REVIEW QUESTION: Why did the settlers in American leave England? What were they seeking?

LEARNING TARGETS:

• How did CHARTER COLONIES influence American ideas about government?
• What events led the colonists to revolt against England?
• How did British colonial policy contribute to the growth of SELF-GOVERNMENT in America?
• How did the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE justify the revolution against Great Britain?

AGENDA:

• English Ancestory & Events Leading to Independence PP Notes
  • Complete your Study Guide as we go over these notes.
  • How is the Declaration of Independence like a break-up letter?
    
    
• Want to review? Why not use a little classic Schoolhouse Rock!
• No More Kings
• The Preamble

ASSIGNMENTS:

• Complete your notes in the study guide provided using the notes from class today (see link above).

UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:

FOCUS/REVIEW qUESTION: Review of Declaration of Independence (4 min)

• What were the colonists grievances against the British?  Grievances made simple
• Which ones do you consider to be the most egregious?

LEARNING TARGETS:

• How did the Articles of the Confederation differ from our government today?
• What led the Framers to create a new government rather that just revise the Articles of the Confederation?
• How did the CONSTITUTION correct the weaknesses of the ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION?
• What is the difference between the VIRGINIA PLAN and the NEW JERSEY PLAN?
• Name & Explain the 2 compromises at the CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.

AGENDA:

• Articles of the Confederation PP Notes
  • How is this different than our government today?
  • What were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? Thinklink cartoon.
  • Lessons from the writing of the Articles of Confederation (3 min)
    
    
• Creating and Ratifying the Constitution PP Notes:
• What were the compromises that helped create the Constitution?

ASSIGNMENTS:

• Complete your notes in the study guide provided using the notes from class today (see link above).

UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:

• Start studying your Learning Target Notes for a quiz next week.