Feb 05 2010
We will have a test over the executive and judicial branches of Georgia’s government on Tuesday, February 9th. You should study the following to be well-prepared:
All of you will do well on this test if you put in the study time. Don’t wait until Monday night!
Have a great weekend!
Feb 03 2010
Today we took a quiz over our judicial branch vocabulary, and we analyzed the court cases we researched. We will complete juvenile justice on Friday and have a test over the executive and judicial branches on Tuesday, February 9th.
Homework: If you did not finish analyzing your court case, complete it for homework (See guidelines below). Review the executive and judicial branches of your government graphic organizer.
Feb 01 2010
We defined some of the key judicial terms in class today. You will have a quiz on Wednesday over the aspects of the judicial branch that we covered in class today. Study your terms and definitions! We are planning to have a test over government next Tuesday.
Homework: Study for Wednesday’s quiz. Don’t forget to bring your court case on Wednesday!
Have a great evening!
Jan 28 2010
After taking our executive branch quiz, we went to the media center to view the Bunce Island exhibit. Many of you showed your great museum skills during our time in the exhibit!
Homework: Bring in a court case (civil or criminal) to class on Monday. It can be printed out, or you may write a summary of the case. Remember to include the source for your information.
Have a great weekend!
Jan 26 2010
After reviewing our homework questions, we finished discussing the executive branch of Georgia. If you know the elected positions of the following people, you will earn 10 bonus points on Thursday’s quiz: Karen Handel, Casey Cagle, Thurbert E. Baker, Lauren “Bubba” McDonald, Tommy Irvin, Kathy Cox, John Oxendine, and Michael Thurmond.
Homework: Review your executive branch chart and questions for your quiz on Thursday!
Have a great evening!
Jan 22 2010
We took our test over the legislative branch today and answered some questions about the executive branch. We also watched CNN student news and discussed how current events impact Georgians. If you did not finish the questions, please complete them for homework. If you missed them in class…Exec. Questions
Homework: Complete executive branch questions.
Have an excellent weekend!
Jan 20 2010
Today we discussed some of the bills that were introduced in the General Assembly this session. Will they ban texting while driving? We also reviewed the material that will be on the legislative branch test on Friday. You should review your chart, how a bill becomes law, and the notes on the back of your chart. Also, review Chapter 15 Section 2 of your textbook. Here is the pdf version if you are unable to access the online textbook: Chapter 15 Section 2
Homework: Study for your test!!
Jan 18 2010
Just a reminder that we are planning to have a test over the legislative branch on Friday, January 22nd. We reviewed some of the material last Friday. Be sure to study your chart, the lawmaking process and chapter 15 section 2 of your textbook.
Jan 13 2010
I love Schoolhouse Rock, don’t you? We finished learning how a bill becomes a law, and we took a quiz over the material. Many of your graphic organizers looked great! I will collect your individual organizers on Friday. We will finish the legislative branch and move on to the executive branch next class period.
No homework tonight!
Have a relaxing evening.
Jan 11 2010
Today we worked in our committees to create graphic organizers to show how a bill becomes law. If you did not finish your individual graphic organizer, you should complete it for homework. Don’t forget to study for your quiz on how a bill becomes a law!
Homework: Complete individual graphic organizer. Study for quiz on Wednesday.
Have a great night!