Standards
SS8CG1 The student will describe the role of citizens under Georgia’s constitution.
a. Explain the basic structure of the Georgia state constitution.
b. Explain the concepts of separation of powers and checks and balances.
c. Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
d. Explain voting requirements and elections in Georgia.
e. Explain the role of political parties in government.
SS8H12 The student will explain the importance of significant social, economic, and political developments in Georgia since 1970.
a. Evaluate the consequences of the end of the county unit system and reapportionment.
Essential Question (s):
How does the Georgia Constitution provide the framework for the rights and responsibilities of citizens and government? (CG1)
How does the structure of Georgia’s government ensure that its citizens are fairly represented? (H12a, CG1c)
How do political parties serve the purposes of voters with different opinions?(12c, CG1e)
Warm up:
With every right comes a _____________.
A: Responsibility.
Today in Class:
Today students read and discussed the County Unit System and the concept of one person one vote.
Constitution of the State of Georgia:
http://sos.georgia.gov/elections/constitution_2007.pdf
Full Power Point Ch. 14:
http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/powerpoint/GA8-CH14.pps
Our Textbook:
http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/ga_05/
Our text book in Audio Format:
http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/audio.aspx
Textbook password: ga11hist
Homework:
Add to your Bill of Rights 5 parallel responsibilities. This is all due tomorrow NOV 18th.
Write your student Bill of Rights for students at Awtrey Middle School. The Bill of Rights must contain a 2 - 3 sentence preamble and 5 students rights.
EX. We the students of Awtrey Middle School in order to form a better School day....
1. The students of Awtrey Middle School have the right to...
2. The students of Awtrey Middle School have the right to...etc. etc. etc.
Long term Assignments:
Unit 4 Test Thursday November 20th.
Today in Georgia History:
November 17, 1800 Georgia's congressional delegation joined those of other states as Congress held its first session in the partially completed Capitol building in Washington D.C.
Link-O the Day:
http://www.fact-archive.com/encyclopedia/Branches_of_the_United_States_government
My Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org
