Interpreting Viewpoints (pg 59)

Complete the Activity "Interpreting Points of View" on page 59 including questions 1-3. Follow the instructions for the "Application Activity". You need to read one article on both sides of the issue rather  than just one side. Include in your paragraphs (1 on each side) (1) the author's point of view (bias); (2) The author's most and least persuasive arguments; and (3) how Locke would respond based on his ideas we have already discussed in class.

Links to Editorials on the following issues: (You are not limited to these issues but please choose wisely!)

Gun Control Pro
Gun Control Con

Gay Marriage Pro
Gay Marriage Con

Articles of Confederation

You need to have notes for sections 1 and 2 of chapter 2 by now.

Guiding questions for section 3 are:
     1. What was holding the colonies together under the Articles of Confederation?
          a. How was representation apportioned?
          b. How were decisions passed / enforced?
     2. What were the weaknesses of the articles?
     3. How did the following events highlight those weaknesses?
          a. New Jersey / New York farmers imposing tariffs
          b. shay's rebellion
     4. Is there irony in the colonists' need for stronger government?

Outline 2-2

This section read like a history lesson/ review.  As you read and take notes think about the connections between enlightenment ideas and the abuses by King George outlined by the colonists.

Chapter 2 section 1

Read 2-1 and write out the definitions for the following terms:

Limited government / Magna Carta
Petition of Right
English Bill of Rights
Representative Government
Locke's, Voltaire's and Rousseau's ideas (New political Ideas)
Mayflower Compact
Great Fundamentals
Fundamental Orders of Conn.
Separation of Powers

Democracy (Characteristics and essentials)

It's Valentine's Day…love is in the air! What better way to celebrate than by making a valentine for the government you love?!

2 Things:
     A. Create a valentine for democracy by listing the 4 characteristics of Democracy outlined in your text (pgs 20-23) Include as many details as you can (it's important in a relationship!)

     B. On the back side of the paper explain the importance of the (5) essential elements of a healthy democracy (pgs. 23-24).  What does each look like in a healthy democracy?

Types of Government

In class on Thursday, students worked in small groups to build a community based on one of 3 types of government (autocracy, oligarchy, democracy).  Groups will share and then turn in their products on Friday Feb 14th (Valentine's Day)

Students not in class on Thursday need to pick up a worksheet when they return to complete outside of class.

1-2 notes

Take notes on chapter 1 section 2 for Wednesday (through the 3rd sub section "politics and gov")

Note Taking

You will need to take notes on the readings I assign you out of the book.  I will go over those in class on Thursday.  If you miss you will need to come in and see me at lunch Monday next week so I can go over the process with you.

Cornell (variation)

I.
   A.
      1.
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Leave 2" in the left hand column go back and summarize during class.