Jag Time 9/15/14

AVID Folder ExpectationsUse folder dailyWrite homework, test, and project

assignments on calendarReflection: How can staying

organized in school help you throughout the year?

Jag TimeItems in Brads

Avid LetterData InformationYellow Calendar

Assignments to Complete-Left PocketAssignments to Turn in-Right Pocket

Jag TimeCalendar

Write Homework, Test, and Project informationBack page-Above Notes Section make parent

signature lineMake notes, and write in assignment details for

extra information We will complete Reflection at the end of six

weeksTeacher’s Corner- will check folder weekly and

make comments about folderFolder needs to be used dailyFolder will also be monitored by administration

Warm-up-Grab Binders 9/15/14 Read and be prepared to answer question below.

Celebrate Freedom Week is a week designed to emphasize the teaching of the country’s origins with an emphasis on the founding documents. The curriculum is taught from kindergarten through the 12th grade. It is also celebrated during the week containing September 17th which was the date the U.S. Constitution was signed.

Why is it important to learn about our country’s history?

Warm-up 9/15/14 An important document or primary source is the Declaration of Independence?

What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

Warm-up 9/15/14 Part of Celebrate Freedom Week is to recite part of the Declaration of Independence.

Each school district shall require that, during Celebrate Freedom Week or other week of instruction prescribed under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, students in Grades 3-12 study and recite the following text:

"We hold these Truths ….

"We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness--That to secure these Rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the Consent of the Governed."

Quote from the Declaration of Independence

"We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness--That to secure these Rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the Consent of the Governed."

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Agenda for Monday, 9-15Warm- upRemindersGeography TestBriefly Discuss Government VocabularyInteractive Binder/Table of ContentsNotes on American Government

RemindersProgress Report go out this week.Article due tomorrow

Geography Test

Government Vocabulary

Interactive Binder and Table of ContentsWhat is the purpose of the Interactive Binder?

The purpose of the interactive binder is to enable you to be a creative, independent thinker and writer. Interactive binder will be used for class notes as well as for other activities where you will be asked to express your own ideas and process the information presented in class.

Interactive BinderThe Right Side: Most of the TimeThis side of the notebook is for lecture notes or other information that I will ask you to keep. Your notes will be structured so that key ideas are clear. Your highlighter will be used to accent key ideas and facts that will be used in tests.

The Left Side: Most of the TimeThis side will be used for a variety of activities, which will be most of your homework assignments. Left side activities will ask you to tie into your previous knowledge and to demonstrate your understanding of new ideas.

Interactive BinderHow will my notebook be graded?

Binders will be checked periodically for accuracy, neatness, and completed assignments. An important part of your binder is its visual appearance. It is a reflection of you and your learning. It needs to be neat and well organized. Each entry should be titled, dated, and have your name. Keep in mind that your binder will count as a daily grade every week. Put effort into it!

Interactive BinderWhat happens if I am absent?If you are absent for any reason such as illness, field trip, or anything else that keeps you out of the room, it is your responsibility to obtain binder assignments from either a binder buddy or the teacher. There will be a “teacher binder” which you can refer to for missing assignments or activities. The assignments are also posted on my website. I will not remember that you were absent on a particular day, so you must be the one to get the assignments from me. Please do not say to me when asked about a missing assignment, “I was absent that day.” This will not be considered an excuse for not completing the make up work.

Interactive Binder

1st Divider – Unit 1 North America

Interactive Binder Table of ContentsDate Activity Page9/15/14 Government Vocabulary 1

Interactive Binder Table of ContentsDate Activity Page9/15/14 Government Vocabulary 19/15/14 Notes on American Government 2

What do you know about our government?

American Government

American Government

American Government

American Government

The United States can trace its democratic roots back to Ancient Greece.

The British colonist brought the idea of limited governments to North America including Canada and Mexico.

Our forefathers wrote the Constitution to create a government in which we would elect representatives to decide on our laws and how to run our country.

This type of democracy is called a constitutional republic.

American Government

It is a limited government because the leaders cannot do whatever they want. They are limited by the rules in place in our Constitution.

The people are the basis of government in the United States.

The people elect the representatives to make decisions. Voting in an election is our responsibility as a citizen.

One of the cultural contribution of the U.S. to other cultures is democracy.

American Government

Cue ColumnWrite a question you have about the

notes taken so far. Talk to your neighbor as see what

questio they have.

American Government

ClosureShare two things you learned today.

American Government

ClosureWrite questions or key points to the

left.

Warm-up Wed.9/17Constitution Day

Agenda Wed. 9/17Warm-upDiscuss VocabularyNotes on American GovernmentThe Constitution: Bill of RightsClosure

American Government

ClosureWrite questions or key points to the

left.

Warm-up Thurs. 9/18

Agenda Thurs. 9/18Warm-upPrimary and Secondary SourcesClosure

Warm-up Fri. 9/19

Agenda Fri. 9/19Warm-upWriting on Celebrate Freedom WeekClosure