WELCOME TO MR. BERNSTEIN'S LSN
GOVERNMENT CLASSES. THIS IS THE PAGE TO FIND ASSIGNMENTS AND
ACTIVITIES FOR MODS 2-6-7. The assignments are in a push-down
list. The assignments for the week are listed from Friday to
Monday. Assignments for previous weeks are below. PLEASE NOTE:
While I post the weeks assignments usually on Sunday night, you
may need to check back later in the week for changes. Also note -
SWBAT = Students will be able to .. W/U = warmup
WEEK OF DEC 01- DEC 05 ... check back on Monday
night for complete schedule for week
FRI DEC 05 - note - Mrs. Pottinger will teach
7th period
- W/U - what are bureaucracy and
bureaucrats?
- SWBAT - describe/analyze key aspect of
bureaucracy
- ACTIVITIES - introduction to buraucracy
using charts on pp. 276 and 282
- HOMEWORK - p. 283 2-3-4-5 -- remember 5 is
Critical thinking, and you will need at least 4 sentences
THUR DEC 04-
- W/U - hold h/w - we will go over
- SWBAT - describe/analyze key aspects of
Presidential Leadership
- ACTIVITIES - 1) h/w; 2)2) Political
cartoon exercise p. 260; 3) if time, review using pp
272-273
- HOMEWORK -
WED DEC 03-
- W/U - musical warmup
- SWBAT - describe/analyze key aspects of
Presidential Leadership
- ACTIVITIES - styles of leadership
- HOMEWORK - p.267 2,3,4, 5
TUE DEC 02 - Lesson being taught by MS Pottiner
- W/U - turn in homework
- SWBAT - describe/analyze key aspects of
Presidential Leadership
- ACTIVITIES - exploration of Presidential
Power and the Roles of the President
- HOMEWORK - none
MON DEC 01-
- W/U - some music
- SWBAT - describe.analyze key agencies of
executive branch
- ACTIVITIES - overview of Exec Branch -
Cabinet, Executive Agencies, Executive office agencies
- HOMEWORK - p. 232 #3,5; p. 239: #3,4
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WEEK OF NOV 24 - NOV 28
FRI NOV 28 - NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING BREAK
- W/U -
- SWBAT -
- ACTIVITIES -
- HOMEWORK -
THUR NOV 27 - NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING BREAK
- W/U -
- SWBAT -
- ACTIVITIES -
- HOMEWORK -
WED NOV 26 - NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING BREAK
- W/U -
- SWBAT -
- ACTIVITIES -
- HOMEWORK -
TUE NOV 25 -
- W/U - hold h/w for discussion - turn in at
end of class
- SWBAT - discuss key aspects of background
of those who become president
- ACTIVITIES - discussion of background of
Obama; possible 'surprise'?
- HOMEWORK - enjoy your Thanksgiving break
MON NOV 24 -
- W/U - hold h/w - we will go over
- SWBAT - discuss key aspects of background
of those who become president
- ACTIVITIES - exploration of background of
presidents
- HOMEWORK - write one paragraph of what you
know /can find out about background of Barack Obama
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WEEK OF NOV 17 - NOV 21
FRI NOV 21 -
- W/U - hold hw/ - we will go over
- SWBAT - describe/analyze key aspects of
executive branch
- ACTIVITIES - Chapter 8 Sect 2:electing the
president
- HOMEWORK - p. 226 2-3-4-5
THUR NOV 20 -
- W/U -
- SWBAT - describe/analyze key aspects of
executive branch
- ACTIVITIES - Chapter 8 section 1:
President and VP
- HOMEWORK - p. 219 2-3-4
WED NOV 19 -
- W/U - hold h/w until end of class
- SWBAT - descirbe their hopdes and desires
for the new administration
- ACTIVITIES - discussion
- HOMEWORK -
TUE NOV 18 -
- W/U - hold h/w until end of class
- SWBAT - hold h/w - we will discuss
- ACTIVITIES - 1) discussion of homework; 2)
introduction to idea of leadership
- HOMEWORK - think about what you want
President Obama to do. Discussion tomorrow (excpet Mod 2)
MON NOV 17 -
- W/U -
- SWBAT - understand and explain why they go
to school
- ACTIVITIES - discussion
- HOMEWORK - think about how you approach
school. Write one paragraph about what you will do in
this class this quarter to succeed.
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WEEK OF NOV 10 - NOV 14
FRI NOV 14 -
- W/U - take out a pen
- SWBAT - sujccessfully complete a test on
chapters 5-6-7
- ACTIVITIES - test
- HOMEWORK - none
THUR NOV 13 -
- W/U - hold h/w - we will go over
- SWBAT - successfully prepare for a test on
chapters 5-6-7
- ACTIVITIES - go over hw/w; review for test
- HOMEWORK study for tomorrow's test
WED NOV 12 -
- W/U - how do House member and Senators
help their constituents?
- SWBAT - describe/analyze constituent
services
- ACTIVITIES - Chapter 7 Section 4
- HOMEWORK - p. 203 2-3-4-5-6
TUE NOV 11 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS, VETERANS
DAY
- W/U -
- SWBAT -
- ACTIVITIES -
- HOMEWORK -
MON NOV 10 -
- W/U - hold h/w we will go over
- SWBAT - descibe/analyze information about
armistice/veterans day
- ACTIVITIES - 1) update on election 2)
background of armistice/veterans day
- HOMEWORK
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WEEK OF NOV 3 - NOV 7
FRI NOV 7 - MR. BERNSTEIN OUT
- W/U -
- SWBAT - discuss and analyze results of
election
- ACTIVITIES - discussion of election
results le by Mrs. Pottinger
- HOMEWORK - write a paragraph of at least 5
sentences summarizing the class discussion
THUR NOV 6 -
- W/U - turn in h/w
- SWBAT - discuss/analyze key aspects of
legislative role of Congress
- ACTIVITIES - Chapter 7 Section 3
- HOMEWORK - p. 198 2-3-4-5 Due on Monday
WED NOV 5 -
- W/U - turn in h/w
- SWBAT - discuss/analyze key aspects of
legislative role of Congress
- ACTIVITIES - Chapter 7 Section 2
- HOMEWORK - p. 192 2-3-4
TUE NOV 4 - NO SCHOOL, ELECTION DAY
- W/U -
- SWBAT -
- ACTIVITIES -
- HOMEWORK -
MON NOV 3 - 1st Day of 2nd Quarter
- W/U - turn in h/w; what nis the difference
between a bill and a law
- SWBAT - discuss/analyze key aspects of
legislative role of Congress
- ACTIVITIES - Chapter 7 section 1
- HOMEWORK - p. 188 2-3-4
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