Winter Break Update

I am in the process of grading all chapter 4 recycled tests, chapter 5 tests, chapter 5 extra credit projects, and chapter 5 station work.  I'm planning on having all of these grades finalized in grade portal by our first day back at school.

I announced in class that there is no written homework over the break, but I do want all students to read the Chapter 6, Lesson 1 before school starts back up so that we can hit the ground running.  Make sure to read this a few days before we head back, as there will most likely be a short quiz on the basic informaton covered in the lesson.

I hope everyone is enjoying their winter break!  See you all in 2013!

NHD Update

Assignments 1, 2 & 3 on the NHD timeline will be due in either Mr. Schemer’s team time or Mr. Petrick’s team time (depending on your group).  Completion of these assignments on time will count as both a team time grade and a Civics grade.  You will have a total of 7 hours of class time in team time to complete these assignments, which allows everyone more than enough time to finish.  Most team times have already completed assignment 1 (5 extended responses to essential questions), and will be expected to have assignment 2 (five source cards & draft of annotated bibliography) completed by the time they get to the next NHD team time, where they will work on assignment 3 (50 note cards).  You must have each assignment signed by your NHD team time teacher on your timeline in order to receive credit.

These NHD team time rotations will be completed by January 25^th.  From that point, the rest of the assignments will be due in my classroom on the following dates.

Assignment #4 – Formal Outline – Due January 31^st (B-Day) & February 1^st (A-Day)

Assignment #5 – 1^st Draft of Paper with Title Page & 2^nd Draft of Annotated Bibliography – Due February 14^th (B-Day) & February 15^th (A-Day)

Assignment #6 – Final paper with Title Page & Final Annotated Bibliography (100 Points) & Timeline (with teacher signatures) for each completed assignment (100 points) – Due February 28^th (A-Day) & March 1^st (B-Day).

Important Reminders

• All 6 stations of the Chapter 5 station work will be due Thursday, 12/13 (A-Day), and Friday, 12/14 (B-Day).  We have been working on these stations in class, so they should all be finished and ready to turn in by the due date.  Remember to print out your worksheets for stations 5 & 6.  This requires you to log on to your online book (which students have had over 2 months to do).  Check your assigned work section on the online book's website and you will find the assignments.
• The Chapter 5 test will also be on Thursday, 12/13 (A-Day) and Friday, 12/14 (B-Day).  Use your outlined notes from your station work as a study guide (they will be extremely helpful in preparing for the test).
• Chapter 5 EXTRA CREDIT project will be due on Thursday, 12/13 (A-Day), and Friday, 12/14 (B-Day).  If you are planning on completing this assignment, you should get started ASAP in order to avoid having to work on everything at once.  Plan ahead!!

All directons for your station work and extra credit project are listed below in previous posts.  As always, if you have any questions, please email me at schemerm@duvalschools.org .

Chapter 5 Extra Credit

Chapter 5 Extra Credit Project

Directions:  All projects must be turned in on time.  Remember, you must include a bibliography in MLA format. Students must use at least 2 sources (this does not include pictures).

Research information on the Constitutional Convention. Create a poster board displaying the reasons leading to the convention, information on the delegates in attendance, and the decisions that were made. Each topic must include a visual and a description (descriptions should be at least 8 sentences). You must also create an invitation that would have been sent out to the delegates.  This invitation should inform it’s recipients of the reasons for the meeting and provide factual evidence in order to persuade them to attend.  Information for both the poster board and invitation must be typed or written in pen.

** Any project that is found to be plagiarized (directly copied from a website, book, or another student) will automatically be given a zero and a referral will be written. Student will not be given the opportunity to recycle the grade.***

Rubric:

Points	Title	Description
25	Bibliography	Bibliography is included with the project. At least two sources are used.  Sources are in MLA format. Sources are identified how they are used. Bibliography is written in pen or typed.
25	Content	Content is accurate and correct.  Content pertains to the time period that is being studied. Content is put into student’s own words.  Content is either typed or written in pen.
25	Organization/Presentation	Project is put together as specified in directions. Project is neat and free of errors.  Project is easy to understand.
25	Visuals	Visuals are accurate.  Visuals pertain to the time period. Visuals pertain to the project.  Visuals are clear and easy to see.

Due Date:

A Day: December 13

B Day: December 14

Chapter 5 Station Work

We will be working on the following station work for chapter 5 until winter break.  All of the following assignments will be due the same day as your chapter 5 test, which will be on Thursday, 12/13 (A-Day) & Friday, 12/14 (B-Day).  The outlined notes will not be collected, but they will be very useful to have in class (hint, hint).  For stations 5 & 6, you will need to access your online book.  I've assigned the documents to all students for you to print out and complete.  Every student should have logged on by now.

There will be no mandatory chapter 5 project, but I will post an extra credit project option either over the weekend or on Monday for those students who want to improve their grades.

 Chapter 5 Station 1

Lesson 1: First Governments

Directions: Complete the following assignments. In order to receive credit, assignments must be completed in full.

1.   Read pages 116-121. Take notes on your own.

2.   Create a web diagram showing the weaknesses and problems of the Articles of Confederation.

a.   Pick one of the problems or weaknesses. Write an extended response on a possible solution for that problem or weakness.

3.   Research more information on Shay’s rebellion. Then create a single political cartoon about Shay’s rebellion or a cartoon detailing the events that happened. Include a short response on your cartoons.

Rubrics:

Web Diagram

Points	Description
10	Web diagram is complete. At least 6 bubbles are on the diagram. Information is written in complete sentences. Information is accurate and correct.
10	Extended response is written in complete sentences. Information is accurate. Student provides 3 supporting details. Extended response is written in pen or typed.

Cartoons:

Points	Description
40	Cartoon is accurate and correct. Cartoon is either a single, detailed political picture or at least 6 frames long. Cartoon is colorful. Cartoon is organized and neatly drawn.
10	Description is written or typed. Description contains little or no errors.

Chapter 5 Station 2

Lesson 2: Creating a New Constitution 

Directions: Complete the following assignments. In order to receive credit, assignments must be completed in full.

1.   Read pages 122-129 and take your own notes.

2.   Using the chart provided,fill in the information about the Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, and The Great Compromise.

3.   You are a newspaper journalist. Explain to the readers why the Great Compromise was accepted by both small and large states.

4.   Research more information on Federalist and Anti-federalist.

a.   Create a t-chart showing the differences between the two.

b.   Create “Wanted” ads for a Federalist and Anti-federalist. Remember to include information on their view points of the Constitution and political stance. Remember what time period we are studying!!

Rubric For Station 2:

Chart:

Points	Description
15	Chart is filled in completely. At least 5 points are in each box. Points are written in complete sentences.

Newspaper Article:

Points	Description
25	Article is typed or written in pen. Article has at least 3 supporting details. Student thoroughly explains why the Great Compromise was accepted by both small and large states.

Federalist/Anti-Federalist

Points	Description
10	Chart is filled in completely. At least 5 points are on each side.
40	Wanted ads have details explaining a Federalist and Anti-Federalist. Wanted ads are colorful. Ads are organized and done neatly.

Chapter 5 Station 3

Lesson 3: Structure of the Constitution

Directions: Complete the following assignments. In order to receive credit, assignments must be completed in full.

1.   Read pages 130-135. Take notes on your own.

2.   The middle part of the Preamble states six purposes of the government. Create a visual representation for each purpose.

3.   Create a diagram showing two ways to propose an amendment to the Constitution and two ways to ratify an amendment to the Constitution. Include a visual with each step.

Rubrics:

Preamble

Points	Description
30	Visuals are on computer paper. Visuals clearly represent the purpose of government. Visuals are neat and organized.

Amending the Constitution:

Points	Description
25	Diagram shows and explains the way to propose and ratify an amendment. Diagram is accurate and correct. Information is written in complete sentences. Diagram is neat and organized.

 Chapter 5 Station 4

Lesson 4: Principles of the Constitution

Directions: Complete the following assignments. In order to receive credit, assignments must be completed in full.

1.   Read pages 136-141. Take notes on your own.

2.   Create a foldable like the example shown. The tabs on your foldable are going to be labeled popular sovereignty, separation of power, rule of law, limited government. Under each tab include the major idea of each as stated in the Constitution. Include information that applies to each of these.

3.   Create a chart showing the three types of power. Not only are you to describe the type of power but also give an example of the power.

Rubrics:

Foldable

Points	Description
50	Information is accurate and correct. Information is written in complete sentences. Foldable is neat and organized. All information is included as stated in the directions. Information is written in pen or typed.

Powers:

Points	Description
30	A chart was created. Chart is neat and organized. Information is accurate and correct. Information is written in complete sentences. At least 3 points are included about the powers. At least 1 example is given of the power.

Chapter 5 Station 5

Primary Source Activity

Directions: Complete the following assignments. In order to receive credit, assignments must be completed in full.

1.   Read and complete the worksheets entitled “Primary Source Activity: The Constitution”.

Rubric:

Points	Description
25	Questions are answered completely. Answers are written in complete sentences.

 

Chapter 5 Station 6

21^st Century Skill: The Constitution

Directions: Complete the following assignments. In order to receive credit, assignments must be completed in full.

1.   Read and complete the worksheets entitled “21^st Century Skills: The Constitution”.

Rubric:

Points	Description
25	Questions are answered completely. Answers are written in complete sentences.

Also, the 12 days of spirit countdown to winter break information is listed below.

The Twelve Days of Team 7B Spirit
Countdown to Winter Break

Thursday, Nov. 29 – Tacky ThursdayCome dressed In your tackiest attire!

Friday, Nov. 30 – Flip Flop Friday

Monday, Dec. 3 – Make your own Shirt MondayMake a shirt about what you are learning in one of your five core classes and receive bonus points for that class!

Tuesday, Dec. 4 – True Blue Tuesday
It’s National Hand Washing Day.  Wear blue to show your support!

Wednesday, Dec. 5 – What Do You Wanna Be Wednesday?

Thursday, Dec. 6 – Throwback Thursday
Dress as your favorite decade.

Friday, Dec. 7 – freaky FridayFind someone and dress as each other.
Monday, Dec. 10 – Mustache Monday
Tuesday, Dec. 11 – Tiara Tuesday

Wednesday, Dec. 12 – Wild West Wednesday
Dress up as a character from the Old West!

Thursday, Dec. 13 – Twin Thursday
Pick a friend and dress as twins!

Friday, Dec. 14 – Fancy Friday
Come dressed in your best!

Chapter 4 Test & Grade Portal Update

Don't forget to study for your chapter 4 test on Tuesday, 11/27 (A-Day), and Wednesday, 11/28 (B-Day). 

Grades have been updated in the grade portal.  I will be holding individual conferences with each student after the test on Tuesday & Wednesday to discuss grades, so make sure that your assignment grades reflect everything you've completed up until now.  If you have any problems or questions, bring them to my attention during the conference and I will work to fix it.

Hope everyone enjoyed their extended break!

Chapter 4 Study Guide

Below is a copy of the chapter 4 study guide for your test on Tuesday, 11/27 (A-Day) & Wednesday, 11/28 (B-Day).  This will not be due for a grade, but it will be very helpful in succeeding on your test.  Enjoy your Thanksgiving break, but don't forget to take some time to STUDY!

PARENTS:  I am currently behind on grading.  I plan on updating grade portal over the break with assignments and chapter 4 projects to provide a clearer picture of student's current progress and grades.

Chapter 4 Study Guide

1.     Study vocabulary from the chapter.

2.     What kind of rights did American colonists have?

3.     What allowed British officials to search houses and businesses?

4.     Who influenced Thomas Jefferson?

5.     What did the New England economy depend on?

6.     Explain the Tea Act of 1773.

7.     Know the geographical features of the Southern Colonies.

8.     Know the geographical features of the New England Colonies,

9.     Know the geographical features of the Middle Colonies.

10.                        Who was responsible for the Declaration of Independence?

11.                        What did most colonial governments have in common?

(Going to be an extended response!!!)

12.                        What was the Great Awakening and describe the impact it had on the colonists?

13.                        Know the Magna Carta and it’s importance.

14.                        What was the Enlightenment?

15.                         What were the actions taken by the First Continental Congress? What was King George’s reaction?

16.                        Colonists elected local assemblies. Most governors, however, were appointed by the King. Why did the king want royal governors?

17.                        What was the main economic reason people came to America?

18.                        How did the ideas of John Locke and other great thinkers contribute to the Declaration of Independence?

19.                        How did the outcome of the French and Indian war affect the colonists?

20.                        Why did the Tea Act anger the colonists?

21.                        What was the outcome of the Second Continental Congress?

22.                        What were the Coercive Acts? What did the colonists call them?

23.                        Name two early English documents that influenced the foundation of democracy. What did they have in common?

24.                        Jamestown colonists formed an assembly called the House of Burgesses. They elected leaders to represent them in this assembly. What was the significance of this form of government?

Timeline Due On Monday & Tuesday

If you didn't finish your timeline in class, it will be due for full credit on Monday, 11/19 (A-Day) & Tuesday, 11/20 (B-Day).  Follow the directions below.

Disagreements with Great Britain

Directions:

1.   Create timeline on the construction paper provided.

2.   Your timeline should include the events that led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. (Starting with the French & Indian War)

3.   Your timeline needs to include the dates of each event or act.

4.   Each event on your timeline needs some type of visual to go along with it.

5.   Don’t forget to give your timeline a title. You must make up your own.

Rubric:

25 points: Chart is completed and filled in.

20 points: Timeline is created. Ten dates are on the timeline. Each event has an illustration. Timeline is neat and free of errors

5 points: Timeline has a title.