Social Studies – Grade 7



Social Studies - 7

Mr. Sarudi

November 14 – December 2, 2005

*Reminder: Find an article that deals with the US Legislature. Due on Monday, November 21. Typed, double spaced, 12 pt font, Times Roman w/ 1” margins. Copy of article must accompany. Your response should make a connection b/t the article and the Constitution.

Tuesday, 11/15/05

Objectives: Identify the goal of the Constitutional Convention and the compromises made at the convetion

Bell Ringer: What is a compromise? What are the advantages and disadvantages of compromising?

Class Activity:

❑ Review Bell Ringer/Homework

❑ Distribute Constitution booklets and read “Writing the Constitution”

❑ Worksheet #2

Homework: Review Preamble and Article 1, Sections 1-6

Wednesday, 11/16/05

NO CLASS – Half Day

Thursday, 11/17/05

Objectives: Examine the purpose of the Preamble; identify the goals of Article 1, Sections 1-6; Assessment on previous night’s reading

Bell Ringer: Quiz #1 – The Purpose of the Constitution

Class Activity:

❑ Review Quiz #1/Review Homework

❑ Worksheet (3 and 4): Preamble and Article 1, Section 1-6, The Legislature

Homework: Review today’s work and study Article 1, Sections 7-10

Friday, 11/18/05

Objectives: Identify the purpose and goals of Article 1, Sections 7-10; Identify the purpose and goals of Article 2, The Executive Branch; Assessment of preamble and article 1, sec. 1-6.

Bell Ringer: Quiz #2 – Preamble and Article 1, Sections 1-6

Class Activity:

❑ Review Quiz #2/ Review homework

❑ Worksheet (5 and 6): Article 1, Sections 7-10

Homework: 1. Review Article 1, Sections 7-10

Monday, 11/21/05

Objectives: Identify the purpose and goals of Article 2, The Executive Branch

Bell Ringer: Quiz #3 – Article 1, Section 7-10

Class Activity:

❑ Review Quiz #3/Review Homework

❑ Worksheet (7 and 8): Article 2, The Executive Branch

Homework: 1. Review Article 2, The Executive Branch

2. Article: Find an article on the Executive OR the Judicial branch. Your response should make a

connection between the article and the related constitutional article we’ve studied. Due next Monday, 11/28/05.

Tuesday, 11/22/05

Objectives: Identify the purpose and goals of Article 3, The Judicial Branch

Bell Ringer: Quiz #4 – Article 2, The Executive Branch

Class Activity:

❑ Review Quiz #4/Review Homework

❑ Worksheet (9 and 10): Article 3, The Judicial Branch

Homework: Review Article 3, The Judicial Branch

Wednesday, 11/23/05

Objectives: Identify the purpose and goals of Articles 4-7, Putting the Constitution to Work

Bell Ringer: Quiz #5 – Article 3, The Judicial Branch

Class Activity:

❑ Review Quiz #5/Review Homework

❑ Worksheet (11 and 12): Articles 4-7

Homework: Review Articles 4-7

Monday, 11/28/05

Objectives: Identify the purpose and goals of Amendments 1-10, The Bill of Rights

Bell Ringer: Quiz #6 – Articles 4-7

Class Activity:

❑ Review Quiz #6/ Review homework

❑ Worksheets (13 and 14): Amendments 1-10, The Bill of Rights

Homework: 1. Review Amendments 1-10

2. Article: Find two articles that deal with two of the 10 amendments. The articles should have to do with the violation or endorsement of the Bill of Rights. Your response should address the issue. Due next Monday, 12/02/05

Tuesday, 11/29/05

Objectives: Identify the purpose and goals of Amendments 11-15

Bell Ringer: Quiz #7 – The Bill of Rights

Class Activity:

❑ Review Quiz #7/Review homework

❑ Worksheet (15 and 16): Amendments 11-15

Homework: Review Amendments 11-15

Wednesday, 11/ 30/05

Objectives: Identify the purpose and goals of Amendments 16-19

Bell Ringer: Quiz #8 – Amendments 11-15

Class Activity:

❑ Review Quiz #8/ Review homework

❑ Worksheet (17 and 18)

Homework: Review Amendments 21, 22, 24, and 26

Thursday, 12/01/05

Objectives: Explain why the Constitution is known as a “Living Document”; identify how it affects our daily lives.

Bell Ringer: Quiz #9 – Amendments 21, 22, 24 and 26

Class Activity:

❑ Review Quiz #9/ Review homework

❑ Worksheet (19 and 20): How does the Constitution affect us?

Homework: Finish Worksheets

Friday, 12/02/05

Objectives: Review the Constitution of the United States

Bell Ringer: Quiz #10: Why is the Constitution of the United States referred to as a “Living Constitution” or “Living Document?” Can you give an example?

Class Activity:

❑ Review Quiz #10/ Review homework

❑ Review Practice Test

Homework: Practice Test

Reminder: Constitution Exam is on Tuesday, December 6, 2005

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