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First Marking Period Checklist This checklist serves as your guide for the organization of your social studies notebook. It also functions as a reference for parents who are interested in the specific topics covered during any marking period. Section I: Thoughts and Words for the Day There should be ____ thoughts and words for the day. Each word should be defined. Section II: Class Notes(N) and Worksheets(W) __The two extremes of government: Anarchy & Totalitarian(N) __Drawn map of the "island" (N) __General introduction on the Factors Influencing the Development of Governments(N) __W: How Might Environments Influence the Development of Governments? __W: How Might Possessions Influence the Development of Government? __W: How Might Morality Influence the Development of Government? __N: List of Basic Forms of Governement in the Ancient World. __ Ancient Greece and Democracy: Direct and Indirect Forms(N) __The Roman Republic and its influence on the founders of the US(N) __The Roman Empire Period and its influence on the founders of the US(N) __Cincinnatus v. Caesar: On Civic Virtue(N) __Medieval Europe's influences on the founders of the US (N) __The Age of Enlightenment and its influence of the founders of the US (N) __John Locke and the Concept of Limited Government (N) __Rousseau and the Contract Theory of Government (N) __Diagram of Montesquieu's Principles (N) __Historical Editing(W): How should a republican government be organized?(2 pages) __Historical Editing(W): We the People, pages 24-28. __The French and Indian War to the Battle of Bunker Hill(N) __The Geography of Colonial America: 13 Colonies Map(W)+(N) __The 4 parts of the Declaration of Independence (W) __ 1776: (W)on the Movie+ ___(N)on the Olive Branch Petition. __US History Timeline, Part I. ___US History Timeline, Part II. __The Great Seal of the US (W)+(N)+__Hist. & Origin of US Flag(N) __Problems Under the Articles of Confederation (fill-in W). __1764-1776! Packet of rules, information, and chart for the simulation.(w) __1764-1776! Notes: Keeping track and score for your colony and the events.(N) Section III: Homework __Checkup--"The Law--Rules for Living in a Society." __List of 10 Laws absolutely necessary for survival. __Opinion Paper: What is the Most Important Factor in the Development of Good Government? One full page minimum required. __Opinion Paper: Defend your choice of someone who is a good example of Civic Virtue. One full page minimum required. __Protest Poster Against the British Colonial Rule ___Word Scramble and __Crossword Puzzle ___3 page report on 3 key events leading up to the American War for Independence. ___Student Generated Test (25 questions-5 T/F, 5 fill-ins, 5 matching, 5 mult. choice, 5 short essays+ Answer Key). ___Map of the US: States & Capitals filled in. ___Study Sheet for Test I. ___Study Sheet for Test II Section IV: Tests and Quizzes To be announced during the course of the marking period. |
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