Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Agenda 8/30/11

1. Bell Task: According to your article:
a. What is distinct about the American experiment?
b. What are the threats to the founding principles?
c. What do you agree with or disagree with in this article?
2. Discussion: Will the Great American Experiment Succeed
3. HW: Founders MVP
Pick one of the signers of the Declaration or Delegate to the Constitutional Congress.
Give the following information: Name, Colony, Occupation, Religion, Describe Significant Contributions to this Country. Take notes on your founder to hand in and be ready to argue why your founder is should be the MVP of our founding.

Monday, August 29, 2011

Agenda 8/29/11

1. How important was religion to the Founders?
Is there an official separation of church and state?
2. Discussion: The Founding
3. HW: Read: Will the Great American Experiment Succeed?
Forum: Research one of the Founders and report on the Forum. Comment on one other students work.

Friday, August 26, 2011

Agenda 8/26/11

1. Class Discussion: Rule of Law vs. Rule of Man
Are we ignoring the Constitution today?
2. HW: None

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Agenda 8/25/11

1. Bell Task: What are the principles of our founding?
2. Discussion: The Influences of Our Founding
3. HW: Article: Rule of Law VS Rule of Man and Forum Response (See class forum)

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Agenda 8/23/11

1. Why study US History?
2. Main Themes in US History (Pre-1800)
3. HW: Read the Declaration of Independence.

Answer the following questions on a separate sheet.

1. What is does this document reveal about the causes of the Revolution?
2. What philosophical influences and beliefs can be found in this document? What do they reveal about the Founding Fathers of this country? Give at least 4 examples.
3. Why is this document so influential in human history?


Monday, August 22, 2011

Agenda 8/22/11

1. Bell Task: Why is it important to know US History as a US citizen?
2. Class Rules and procedures
3. HW:
1. What do you know about US History (Pre-1800)?
Consider themes, big ideas, founding principles, important dates, etc.
2. Download, sign syllabus.