August 30, 2010
HW: (1) Draw Frayer Models for Princ of Gov in notebook Tues, (2) Princ of Gov & Bill of Rights Test - Thurs
DLG: Define the principles of government
8 minutes To Do:
1. Pick-up Index Card from back table, title-“Bill of Rights
Quiz”, and number the card from 1-5
2. Get your folder from crate
3. Warm Up(WU): Without looking at your notes,
1. What’s the amendment number for “Due Process Under
Law”?
2. Give an example
4. List the Principles of Government (see below) in your
notebook
1. Popular Sovereignty
5. Checks and Balances
2. Republicanism
6. Separation of Powers
3. Federalism
7. Individual Rights
4. Limited Gov
•Discuss WU
•Quiz
•Draw Frayer Models (see below) for all 7
Principles of Gov in your notebook
Def
Keywords
Authority for government flows
from the people and they rule
through their representatives.
History/Gov Ex
Popular
Sovereignty
Illustration
August 31, 2010
HW: (1) Finish Frayer Models for Princ of Gov- Wed, (2)
Princ of Gov & Bill of Rights Test - Thurs
DLG: Define the principles of government
8 minutes To Do:
1. Get your folder from crate
2. Warm Up(WU): Copy the following definitions in “Def” box for
Republicanism Voters hold the sovereign power and elect
representatives (office holders) to exercise power for them.
Federalism Power is divided between the national and state
governments, limiting central power.
Limited Gov Powers of government are restricted by the
Constitution.
•Discuss WU/Frayer Models
• Frayer Models (use Constitution Handbook in
Textbook on pages 228-231)
•EY: Discuss Limited Gov Illustration
Basic Principles of Gov (U.S.
Constitution)
Basic Principles of the U.S. Constitution
Definition
Keywords
Authority for government flows
from the people and they rule
through their representatives.
History/Gov Example
Popular
Sovereignty
Illustration
Basic Principles of the U.S. Constitution
Definition
Keywords
Voters hold the sovereign
power and elect representatives
(office holders) to exercise
power for them.
Republicanism
History/Gov Example
Illustration
Basic Principles of the U.S. Constitution
Definition
Keywords
Power is divided between the
national and state governments,
limiting central power.
History/Gov Example
Federalism
Illustration
Basic Principles of the U.S. Constitution
Keywords
Definition
Powers of government are
restricted by the Constitution.
History/Gov Example
Limited Gov.
Illustration
Basic Principles of the U.S. Constitution
Keywords
Definition
Each of the three branches of
government exercises some
control over the others, sharing
power among them.
History/Gov Example
Checks and
Balances
Illustration
Basic Principles of the U.S. Constitution
Keywords
Definition
Each branch of government has
its own responsibilities and
limitations.
History/Gov Example
Separation of
Powers
Illustration
Basic Principles of the U.S. Constitution
Keywords
Definition
Unalienable rights guaranteed to
all citizens. Life, liberty, and
Pursuit of Happiness
Individual Rights
History/Gov Example
Illustration
Sept 1, 2010
HW: Study Princ of Gov & Bill of Rights Test - Thurs
DLG: Demonstrate your knowledge of the principles of gov
5 minutes To Do:
1. Get your folder from crate
2. Warm Up(WU): Draw a Venn diagram to compare and
contrast Checks and Balances with Separation of Powers
Checks & Balances
Sep of Powers
Both
•Discuss WU
• Discuss Frayer Models
•EY: (PAT) BOR/POG Charades
Sept 2, 2010
HW: None
DLG: Demonstrate your knowledge of the principles of gov
5 minutes To Do:
1. Get your folder from crate
2. WU: Name 1 Bill of Right and 1 Princ of Gov you struggle
with the most
•Discuss WU
• BOR/POG Test
•RSG pgs 9 & 10
Sept 3, 2010
HW: None
DLG: Gain a basic understanding of the Foundations of
our country
8 minutes To Do:
1. Get your folder from crate
2. WU: RSG 19 & 20, sections A & B
•Discuss RSG 9, 10, 19 & 20
•Define Foundation and Exploration
•Early Explorers: The Age of Discovery
•Short Response: Write 5 reasons from the video
why people explore.
Dave’s Top Nine Reasons for Exploration
9. Conquer to get new lands
8. Spread Christianity
7. Glory and fame
6. Wealth
5. Find the Northwest Passage to Asia
Top Nine Reasons for Exploration
4. Map the world
3. Trade
2. Claim land for mother country
1. Adventure and curiosity- make new
discoveries and learn new things