Tuesday 10-27-15

Today we will begin our study of the Judicial Branch.

Link to Judicial Branch Slideshow.

Link to clip - 50 years after Gideon

Tuesday 10-20-15

We are continuing our look at the Executive Branch today with a study on choosing a President.

Link to Activity

Then we will be going over a slideshow about the Electoral College.

Thursday 10-15-15

Today, I will be out of class attending a workshop in Morganton.  Mrs. Hildebrand will be the substitute.  Today, you guys will be continuing our study of the Executive Branch.

1. 1. You will be given a study guide with some questions that you need to answer about the Executive Branch.  You need to complete these on the back of the Study Guide.  You will need to use a textbook or any other reliable source to answer these questions.
2. During the second half of class, you will go to lab 409 and you are to log in to iCivics.  You need to click join iCivics to create an account and then join my class.  The Class code is Jay8027    The password to join the class in wildcat2015
3. Once you are logged in, I want you to click PLAY to access the game titled Executive Command.  You are to play the game until the end of the class period.  The objective is to score as many points as you can and you do that by making wise decisions.  Follow the directions and use your best judgement.

Tuesday 10-13-15

Current Events Article
The Robin Hood Index - What would happen if we rob the rich and give it to the poor?

Today we will be taking a test on the Legislative Branch.

Monday 10-12-15

Link to Legislative Branch Review

Friday 10-9-15

Link to vote for the bills discussed in class today.

Tuesday 10-6-15

We are continuing our study of the legislative branch today.

Link to Legislative Branch Video on YouTube

Monday 10-05-15

Today we will begin our study of the Legislative Branch. 

Key terms:

Friday 10-2-15

As we finish the classic film, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, you will need to answer some questions to demonstrate understanding.

Link to the Movie Assessment

Make sure you answer the questions in complete sentences.  Take your time and do not rush through it.

Thursday 10-1-15

We will finish Mr. Smith today and then go to the computer lab to play a game on passing laws.

Link to iCivics

Scroll down to LawCraft game and follow the instructions.