Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Review for the Unit 4 Foundations of Governemnt Test

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:
What does the phrase "one-person,one-vote" mean?
A: That everyone's vote is equal (weighed the same).


Today in Class:
Today we reviewed in preparation for tomorrow's test. Below you will find a link to the Unit 4 Study Guide / Review Sheet.

Unit 4 Review Sheet

Unit 4 Review Sheet Answers

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:
Get progress reports signed they are due Thursday.
Study for (Tomorrow's) Thursday's test.

Long term Assignments:
Unit 4 Test Thursday November 20th.

Today in Georgia History:
November 19, 1973 The speed limit on Georgia highways dropped to 55 miles per hour, and Sunday gas sales were eliminated, as President Nixon issued energy-saving rules to cope with the Arab oil embargo of the United States.

Link-O the Day:
http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/nge/Article.jsp?id=h-1381

My Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

County Unit System, Two party System and Political Parties

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:
What of the state benefited from the County Unit system?.
A: The rural areas.

Today in Class:
Today we revisited the County Unit System and the concept of one person one vote. We then continued with a discussion via power point of the two-party system and political parties, this also included a brief discussion of interest groups and lobbyists.

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:
Get progress reports signed.
Study for Thursday's test.

Long term Assignments:
Unit 4 Test Thursday November 20th.

Today in Georgia History:
November 18, 1883 Politician Carl Vinson was born in Baldwin County, Georgia. One of the most influential national legislators of the twentieth century, Vinson's legislative career spanned fifty years and one month--a record of longevity that stood until 1994. Vinson was noted particularly for his dedication to the United States Armed Services. To honor him, the Institute of Government at the University of Georgia was formally named the Carl Vinson Institute of Government in 1983. For a more extensive biography of Vinson, including photographs, click here.

Link-O the Day:
http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/nge/Article.jsp?id=h-1381

My Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

Monday, November 17, 2008

County Unit System / One person, One vote

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

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

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:
What does separation of powers mean?
A: It means the government National, State, Local are divided into three branches the Legislative, Executive and Judicial.

Today in Class:
Today students were introduced to the Constitution of the State of Georgia. We completed a KWL chart regarding it. Students were given a handout that outlined the constitution of the state of Georgia. Students than viewed a copy of the Georgia constitution one the LCD projector. We discussed the structure of the Constitution and the subject material it addresses.

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:
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 12, 1944 During deliberations by the Constitutional Commission of 1943-44 (which had been created to revise Georgia's Constitution of 1877), commission chairman (and governor) Ellis Arnall made a motion proposing that the new constitution include a local government home rule provision that he and the League of Women Voters had been working on. After much discussion, the motion passed by a narrow 8-7 vote. However, the question of how much power Georgia cities and counties should have to govern themselves from from legislative control would prove to be a controversial issue for the constitutional commission.

Link-O the Day:
http://www.fact-archive.com/encyclopedia/Branches_of_the_United_States_government

My Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

The Consitution of the State of Georgia

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:
Which document is longer? The U.S. Consitution or the Constitution of the State of Georgia.
A: The Constitution of the State of Georgia (It's more specific).

Today in Class:
Today students were introduced to the Consitution of the State of Georgia. We completed a KWL chart regarding it. Students were given a handout that outlined the constitution of the state of Georgia. Students than viewd a copy of the Geogia constitution one the LCD projector. We discussed the structure of the Constitution and the subject material it addresses.

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:
Finish the Unit 4 Vocabulary sheet by Thursday November 13th.

Long term Assignments:
Unit 4 Test Thursday November 20th.

Today in Georgia History:
November 12, 1918 1944 The day before the Constitutional Revision Commission was scheduled to reconvene, the Atlanta Constitution reported on a poll it had conducted of Georgia legislators on the question of home rule -- allowing Georgia cities and counties to govern themselves on purely local matters. This was an issue the commission was considering in drafting a new state constitution for Georgia. The poll revealed that 87 percent of Georgia senators and 77 percent of Georgia representatives favored increasing home rule.

Link-O the Day:
http://www.georgia.gov/00/channel_title/0,2094,4802_5021,00.html

My Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Unit 3 Test Results / Unit 4 Vocabulary

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:
None:
A:

Today in Class:
Students reviewed the results of their Unit 3 The American Revolution Test. Students who failed were given the opportunity to re-learn (correct for errors) the material in return for some credit.

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:
Finish the Unit 4 Vocabulary sheet by Wednesday November 12th.

Long term Assignments:
Unit 4 Test Thursday November 20th.

Today in Georgia History:
November 11, 1918 Fighting in World War One came to an end with the signing of an armistice between the Allies and Germany. Word reached Georgia that morning and the celebrations began. Gov. Dorsey closed all state offices and declared the day a state holiday. Atlanta mayor Candler gave city employees the afternoon off, while city schools held patriotic ceremonies before releasing students. Many Atlanta-area business closed for the day. All day long, downtown Atlanta was filled with crowds and impromptu parades. Similar celebrations were held throughout the state as Georgians rejoiced at the end of what had been labeled "the war to end all wars."

Link-O the Day:
http://www.georgia.gov/00/channel_title/0,2094,4802_5021,00.html

My Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

Friday, November 7, 2008

Unit 3 Test / Unit 4 Vocab

Standard
History
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.
c. Analyze the impact of the rise of the two-party system in Georgia.

Civics/Government

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.


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? (H12c, CG1e)


Warm Up:
None
A: None.

Today in Class:
Students completed their Unit 3 The American Revolution Test. Once students completed the test they started their Unit 4 Vocabulary.

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:
Finish the Unit 4 Vocabulary sheet by Wednesday November 12th.

Long term Assignments:
Unit 4 Vocabulary Quiz mid to late next week.

Today in Georgia History:
November 7, 1860 On the day following the election of Lincoln as president, Gov. Joseph E. Brown addressed a joint session of the Georgia General Assembly and called for statewide convention to consider Georgia's future course of action -- a future which, in Brown's words, included "no more compromise."

Link-O the Day:
http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Teens.shtml

My Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Unit 3 American Revolution Review

Standard
History
SS8H3The student will analyze the role of Georgia in the American Revolution. a. Explain the immediate and long-term causes of the American Revolution and their impact on Georgia; include the French and Indian War (i.e., Seven Years War), Proclamation of 1763, Stamp Act, Intolerable Acts, and the Declaration of Independence.
b. Analyze the significance of people and events in Georgia on the Revolutionary War; include Loyalists, patriots, Elijah Clarke, Austin Dabney, Nancy Hart, Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, George Walton, Battle of Kettle Creek, and siege of Savannah.
SS8H4 The student will describe the impact of events that led to the ratification of the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
a. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both the Georgia Constitution of 1777 and the Articles of Confederation and explain how weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation led to a need to revise the Articles.
b. Describe the role of Georgia at the Constitutional Convention of 1787; include the role of Abraham Baldwin and William Few, and reasons why Georgia ratified the new constitution.

Essential Question(s):
How did the immediate and long-term causes of the American Revolution impact Georgia?
What role did Georgia play in the American Revolution?
What led to the evolution of Georgia’s government from a royal colony to a constitutional democracy?
Why did people produce particular goods during the Revolution and how did they choose with whom to trade?

Warm Up:
None
A: None.

Today in Class:
Students participated in a Jeopardy style review for Unit 3 The American Revolution Test.

Full Power Point Ch. 5 and 6:

http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/powerpoint/GA8-CH5.pps

http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/powerpoint/GA8-CH6.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:
Study for / complete review sheet for the Unit 3 American Revolution Test on Friday Nov. 7th (Ch. 5).

Long term Assignments:
Unit 3 American Revolution Test Friday Nov. 7th.

Today in Georgia History:
November 6, 1860 Republican Abraham Lincoln was elected president of the United States. Reaction in Georgia and other southern states was immediate. Believing Lincoln and the Congress were committed to the containment--and eventual elimination--of slavery, and that the North and allied free states would now control the federal government, talk of secession spread quickly throughout Georgia and other southern states.

Link-O the Day:
http://www.theamericanrevolution.org/

My Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Unit 3 Vocab Part II Quiz - Unit 3 Review

Standard
History
SS8H3The student will analyze the role of Georgia in the American Revolution.
a. Explain the immediate and long-term causes of the American Revolution and their impact on Georgia; include the French and Indian War (i.e., Seven Years War), Proclamation of 1763, Stamp Act, Intolerable Acts, and the Declaration of Independence.
b. Analyze the significance of people and events in Georgia on the Revolutionary War; include Loyalists, patriots, Elijah Clarke, Austin Dabney, Nancy Hart, Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, George Walton, Battle of Kettle Creek, and siege of Savannah.

SS8H4
The student will describe the impact of events that led to the ratification of the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
a. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both the Georgia Constitution of 1777 and the Articles of Confederation and explain how weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation led to a need to revise the Articles.
b. Describe the role of Georgia at the Constitutional Convention of 1787; include the role of Abraham Baldwin and William Few, and reasons why Georgia ratified the new constitution.

Essential Question(s):
How did the immediate and long-term causes of the American Revolution impact Georgia?
What role did Georgia play in the American Revolution?
What led to the evolution of Georgia’s government from a royal colony to a constitutional democracy?
Why did people produce particular goods during the Revolution and how did they choose with whom to trade?

Warm Up:
None
A: None.

Today in Class:

Students were quizzed on the Unit 3 Part II vocabulary. All classes were given a review sheet for the Unit 3 American Revolution Test Friday they were allowed to start them in class but will need to complete them by Friday.

Full Power Point Ch. 5 and 6:
http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/powerpoint/GA8-CH5.pps

http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/powerpoint/GA8-CH6.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:
Study for / complete review sheet for the Unit 3 American Revolution Test on Friday Nov. 7th (Ch. 5).

Long term Assignments:
Unit 3 American Revolution Test Friday Nov. 7th.


Today in Georgia History:
November 5, 1940 Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected to his third term as President. At the time there was no constitutional prohibition against seeking more than two terms as President.


Link-O the Day:
http://www.theamericanrevolution.org/

My Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

Monday, November 3, 2008

Catch Up Day

Standard

History
SS8H3
The student will analyze the role of Georgia in the American Revolution.
a. Explain the immediate and long-term causes of the American Revolution and their impact on Georgia; include the French and Indian War (i.e., Seven Years War), Proclamation of 1763, Stamp Act, Intolerable Acts, and the Declaration of Independence.
b. Analyze the significance of people and events in Georgia on the Revolutionary War; include Loyalists, patriots, Elijah Clarke, Austin Dabney, Nancy Hart, Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, George Walton, Battle of Kettle Creek, and siege of Savannah.
SS8H4
The student will describe the impact of events that led to the ratification of the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
a. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both the Georgia Constitution of 1777 and the Articles of Confederation and explain how weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation led to a need to revise the Articles.
b. Describe the role of Georgia at the Constitutional Convention of 1787; include the role of Abraham Baldwin and William Few, and reasons why Georgia ratified the new constitution.

Essential Question(s):
How did the immediate and long-term causes of the American Revolution impact Georgia?
What role did Georgia play in the American Revolution?
What led to the evolution of Georgia’s government from a royal colony to a constitutional democracy?
Why did people produce particular goods during the Revolution and how did they choose with whom to trade?

Warm Up:
None
A: None.

Today in Class:
All classes were given progress reports and were allowed to make-up work that they missing or had not turned in. 6th and 7th started the Cornell notes that 3 - 5th completed.

Full Power Point Ch. 5 and 6:
http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/powerpoint/GA8-CH5.pps

http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/powerpoint/GA8-CH6.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:
Review Unit 3 Vocabulary (part II) for quiz on Wednesday.

Long term Assignments:

Unit 3 American Revolution Test Friday Nov. 7th.

Vocab quiz Wednesday.

Today in Georgia History:

November 3, 1786 Georgia authorities signed the Treaty of Shoulderbone Creek with certain Creek Indian chiefs at a location on a creek by that name in present-day Hancock County. In the agreement, the Creeks made no new land cessions, but they reaffirmed the treaties of Augusta (1783) and Galphinton (1785), in which they had given up large areas of Creek land to Georgia--including the vast area between the Ogeechee and Oconee rivers. Chief Alexander McGillivray, however, refused to recognize the three treaties. Their legality was further in question because Georgia--not the U.S.--had negotiated them with the Creeks, despite the fact that under the Articles of Confederation, Congress had exclusive right to negotiate with Indian tribes. Settlement of the debated cessions would only be resolved when the U.S. and Creeks signed the Treaty of New York in 1790.

Link-O the Day:

http://www.theamericanrevolution.org/

My Email Address:

robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org