John Adams

"Children are our best natural resource..."
--Herbert Hoover

Friday, October 2, 2020

Week 8: Oct. 5-9, 2k20

Ms. Jordan’s Students:
Ms. Jordan's Zoom - Click Me!
Meeting ID: 880 938 770

Mr. Barry's Students: Social Studies with Mr. B!
Link: Zoom Link - Click Me!
Meeting ID: 920 2495 7857

Articles of Confederation Flicks 
The Articles of Confederation were the first government of the United States written in 1777


Day 1
-What were the Articles of Confederation?
-How were they a good central/federal government?
-How were they a horrible central/federal government?
-What were the Virginia and New Jersey plans at the Constitutional convention?
-What was the compromise between the two plans?
-Let's begin reading Article II of the Constitution which explains the details of the Executive Branch
--Qualifications to be POTUS
HW:  Write out what you think should be the qualifications to be the President of the United States.  Explain your details.  Due by Day 2

Day 2
In Class:  Continue reading Article II of the Constitution
-Powers of the POTUS

-How is a president impeached?
HW:  Vice Presidential debate HW assignment -- Click Me!  Due Oct. 12 by 8 am ALL classes!

Day 3
In Class: Go over the Who's Who of the Election
-What are the issues?
-What issues are important to you?
-How do the issues determine what political party you affiliate yourself with?
HW:  Vice Presidential debate HW assignment -- Click Me!  Due Oct. 12 by 8 am ALL classes!