Feb 26 2010
We continued working on the Civil War and learning about the resources that were available to both sides. We also took a vocab quiz.
Homework: Review your notes for a quiz on the causes of the Civil War on Tuesday.
Have a great weekend!
Feb 24 2010
We completed the causes of the Civil War today. Remember to review the vocabulary words we covered in class:
secession: separation from an alliance; a state separating from the union.
abolitionist: a dedicated opponent to slavery
fugitive: a person fleeing justice
compromise: the settlement of differences; an agreement
states’ rights: the belief that states should have more power than the federal government
platform: the beliefs of a group – usually a political group
tariff: a tax on imported goods
nullification: a state declaring a federal law unconstitutional
Homework: Study for your quiz! For an easy bonus, whose picture is at the top of this blog post? Just write the answer at the bottom of your quiz tomorrow. Shhh…don’t tell anybody.
Feb 22 2010
Today we continued investigating the causes of the Civil War. We will finish our notes on Wednesday. Use your notes and Chapter 7 Section 2 in your textbook to complete your homework.
Homework: In a well-written paragraph, thoroughly explain how slavery and states’ rights were two of the causes of the Civil War. Don’t forget to include a graphic or picture!
Feb 18 2010
What were some of the causes of the Civil War? We began answering that question today by looking at other cause and effect situations. I was impressed by your creative thinking!
You do not have any homework this weekend!
Feb 17 2010
We finished our presentations in class and created diagrams comparing and contrasting the different forms of local government.
HW: Review your local government graphic organizers for the quiz on Thursday!
Have a great night!
Feb 11 2010
Today we took a short quiz over the juvenile justice system and then worked in groups to complete an activity on local governments. Next week: Antebellum Georgia! What in the world does “antebellum” mean? You better know by Tuesday!
Question of the day: What type of city government does Kennesaw have? Click on the picture to find out more.
If you missed the questions in today’s class, here they are:
1. Explain the process a juvenile goes through if he/she is taken into custody.
2. What is another name for unruly behavior?
3. Name five unruly behaviors.
4. Name two of the “Seven deadly sins” for which juveniles are automatically charged as adults.
5. How old must you be in order to be charged with a crime in Georgia?
6. Name 4 rights of juveniles.
No homework this weekend, unless you did not complete these questions in class. Have a long, relaxing weekend!
1. Explain the process a juvenile goes through if he/she is taken into custody.
2. What is another name for unruly behavior?
3. Name five unruly behaviors.
4. Name two of the “Seven deadly sins” for which juveniles are automatically charged as adults.
5. How old must you be in order to be charged with a crime in Georgia?
6. Name 4 rights of juveniles.
Feb 09 2010
After our test today, we learned about the juvenile justice system. You will have a quiz over today’s material on Thursday.
Homework: Review the yellow notesheet on juvenile justice.
Have a great night!
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!
