We began our fact finding mission using the FLIPPED CLASSROOM method to examine the rights/freedoms guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. Get ready to watch one of the BEST MOVIES OF YOUR LIFE, “Future Fright Losing the Bill of Rights.” Follow along using the Viewing Guide as we apply the Bill of Rights to fictitious Read More…
Category: Unit 1: Civics & Citizenship
1st Amendment Warm UP
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CONSTITUTION COUNT DOWN
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Are You Smarter Than…
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CONSTITUTION FLIPPED
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RuLe oF LaW fEEdbAck
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I’M CHieF, I WaS CHoSen! Why SHouLD ChooSiNG Make aNY DiFFeRence?
Over the last several weeks we studied leaders. Some good…some not so good… Soon…on November 11th, YOU will vote in the next 8th grade presidential election. Take a minute to reflect on the following and respond to one or all of the questions by leaving a comment for EXTRA CREDIT Follow the Quality Comment Guidelines. Read More…
Because the RULES are the only thing WE got
Earlier this week we started comparing and contrasting the Lion King with Lord of the Flies while focusing on the following: State of Nature, Natural Rights, Tyranny/Absolute Power, Consent, Conscience, Social Contract EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY! As we continue our study of the Foundations of our government, watch the clips again located in the LIVEBINDER and Read More…