Mr. Brislen - Social Studies

May 18-22

2009-05-18T04:02:00.000-07:00

Monday – Chapter 25 Test. Boardwork and Ch. 25 WS due. HW: Preview Chapter 26.
Tuesday – Review test. Intro Ch.26. HW: Read Ch. 26 Sec. 1.
Wednesday – Discuss Sec. 1. HW: Read Sec. 2.
Thursday - Discuss Sec. 2. HW: Read Sec. 3.
Friday – Discuss Section 3. HW: Read Sec.4.

Extra credit cartoons are on the counter. They are due by Wednesday.

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May 11-15

2009-05-11T04:25:00.000-07:00

We are now moving into the postwar period.

Monday: Final WWII presentations. Preview chapter 25. HW: Read Ch. 25 Sec. 1, WS.
Tuesday: Discus section 1. HW: Read Chapter 25 Sec. 2, WS.
Wednesday: HW: Read Chapter 25 Sec. 3, WS.
Thursday: HW: Read Chapter 25 Sec. 4, WS.
Friday: Quiz

Extra credit cartoons are on the counter. They are due by Thursday. Since I did not have them out last week you may do 2 this week.

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May 4-8

2009-05-04T04:29:00.000-07:00

This week we will continue with our study of WWII. You will be presenting your topics to the class. Monday will be presentations by volunteers. The other days have been scheduled. It is important that you be ready to present at the scheduled time. Be sure to turn in your list of important facts.

Monday: Voluntary presentations. Review of Chapter 24. HW: Sec 3-4 Notetaking WS.
Tuesday: Presentations. Review of Chapter 24.
Wednesday: Presentations. Review of Chapter 24.
Thursday: Presentations. Review of Chapter 24. Review for test.
Friday: Chapter 24 test. HW: Review chapter 25.

Extra credit cartoons will be available Tuesday; they are due by Thursday.

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April 27 - May 1

2009-04-27T05:17:00.000-07:00

This week we will begin with our study of WWII. You will be selecting a topic from this period to research and present to the class. This will be discussed in class on Monday and assigned on Tuesday.

Monday: Review and discuss Ch. 24. Intro presentations. HW: Review Ch .24; Find topic.
Tuesday: Select topics for WWII presentations. Discuss Chapter 24. Prepare presentation.
Wednesday: Cinderella Man extra credit due. Research topics. HW: Prepare presentations.
Thursday: Research topics. HW: Prepare presentations.Prepare presentations.
Friday: Review Chapter 24. HW: Prepare presentations..

Extra credit cartoons will be available Tuesday; they are due by Thursday.

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WWII Presentations

As part of our study of World War II you will be selecting a related topic to present to the class. The exact format you will use is up to you, but should fit within the following guidelines:

o Your presentation should take from 3 to 5 minutes. Select a topic that is not too broad or narrow. (Airplanes of WWII is to broad. The Enola Gay is too Narrow.)
o You must have some type of visual aid. (PowerPoint, poster, video, overhead, etc.)
o You may work with no more than 2 other students.
o If you work with other students, you must all participate in the presentation.
o If you have any handouts or special requirements for your presentation you need to let me know at least 1 day ahead of time. (This does not mean an email the evening before.)
o As part of the presentation, you need to identify the five most important facts you want people to remember about your topic. These should be printed out and given to me before you present.
o You must be prepared to present on the day assigned.
You may draw your topics from the list you brainstormed in class, from the book, or from some other source. However, there will only be 1 presentation of a given topic in any given class.

Remember:
o The focus needs to be on World War 2. If you are presenting a person, you will need to focus on their role in and importance to the war.
o If you are working with a partner I will expect that you will do a more thorough job than if you are working alone.
o If you work with a partner, you are both responsible for the quality of the presentation.
o If some topics are closely related, I may require that they be presented on the same day.

Presentations will be scheduled on Friday, May 1, and start on Monday, May 4. On Monday, I will take volunteers who are ready to present. After that, you will need to be ready to present at your assigned time.

April 13-17

2009-04-13T08:39:00.000-07:00

Monday: Discuss FDR’s election and the New Deal. HW: Note taking Guides for Sec. 2-4, Due
Wednesday.
Tuesday: Current Events.
Wednesday: Review Study Guides. What were the three Goals of the New Deal. HW: Most
important Goal?
Thursday: Review for Chapter 23 Test. Depression essay assigned. Due April 23.
Friday: Chapter 23 Test.

Extra credit cartoons are on the shelf, they are due by Wednesday.

Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223 Blog: d97brislen.blogspot.com

March 23-27

2009-03-24T06:40:00.000-07:00

I hope you are all doing well with your costumes. Remember that this should not cost much. Also, if you are coming to school on Friday you are expected to be in costume and character. If you are out, get the make up assignment.

Monday: Teams work together to create power point projects.
Tuesday: Teams work together to create power point projects.
Wednesday: View projects. Assign 20’s DBQ.
Thursday: Current events.
Friday: 20’s Day

No Promises in the Wind – Test over Ch. 1-7 Wednesday

Extra credit cartoons will be on the counter Monday and are due Wednesday.

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March 16-19

2009-03-16T04:29:00.000-07:00

March Madness has begun.

Monday: 20’s Project assigned. Groups selected.
Tuesday: Current events?
Wednesday: Media Center – research topic. Permission slips due.
Thursday: Media Center – research topic.
Friday: Media Center – research topic.

Extra credit cartoons will be on the counter Tuesday and are due Thursday.

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Roaring Twenties Project - Mr. Brislen Name ____________________ p. ___

As a class you will be creating a PowerPoint introduction to the 20’s. You will be working in groups researching and developing a slide presentation of one aspect of the 1920’s. The groups will be determined by interest. You and 1 partner may sign up together, but you may be grouped with others who are interested in the same topic.

As we have discussed in class, your group may select from one of the following areas:

1. Politics: will include the presidents and national issues as well as any appropriate local
politics. (Teapot Dome)
2. Fashion and fads: will include information on the fashion, dance, language, etc.
(Flappers)
3. Important events: will include information on important single events that occurred
during this time period. (Lindbergh)
4. Technology and Innovation: will include information on the inventions and use of new
technology during this time. (radio)
5. Sports: will include information on the major sports and athletes of the time. (Negro
Leagues, Babes - Didrikson and Ruth)
6. The Arts: will include information on literature, music, movies, etc. (Harlem
Renaissance, The Jazz singer)
7: Warts: will include information on the darker of side the 20’s especially the rise of
gangsters. (Sacco and Vanzetti, KKK)

Rather than having a specific section on the people of the 20’s, as you prepare your presentation you will also need to include information on the key people.

The final project will be done as a PowerPoint presentation, but all the information will need to be collected and the slides designed before you will actually enter anything onto the computer. Remember that the presentation must stand on its own; You will not be able to explain it as people watch.

If any of you would rather work alone, please see me and we should be able to work out some appropriate topic.

Dates: Mar. 16: Topic and group selected.
Mar. 20: Progress check including key points and people to be covered.
Mar. 23: Slides designed.
Mar. 23-5: Create program.
Mar. 27: 20’s Day - Come in costume.

Notes: _____________________________________________________________
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Mar. 9-13, 2009

2009-03-09T05:15:00.001-07:00

The war is over and it is time to move on.

Monday: Review the situation at the end of WWI. HW: Preview chapter 22 for Wednesday.
Tuesday: Current events.
Wednesday: Preview 20’s. Film. HW: Read Ch. 22 Sec. 1.
Thursday: Discuss Sec 1. HW: Read Ch. 22 Sec. 2-3.
Friday: Discuss Sec. 3-4. HW: Read Ch. 22 Sec. 4.

Extra credit cartoons will be on the counter Tuesday and are due Thursday.

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Mar. 2-6, 2009

2009-03-03T04:40:00.000-08:00

ISAT Week. Get a good night's sleep, eat a good breakfast, do your best.

Monday: Casmir Pulaski Day, No school.
Tuesday: Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 3. Look at and discuss Wilson’s Fourteen points.
Wednesday: Periods 1, 2, 7, 8, 9. Discuss of Fourteen Points and Treaty of Versailles
Thursday: Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 3. In class writing assignment on WWI
Friday: Periods 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. In class writing assignment on WWI

For those of you who would like to earn a few extra-credit points see me for an opportunity based on Black History Month. Must be in by Friday.

Extra credit cartoons are on the counter and are due Thursday.

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Feb. 23-207, 2009

2009-02-23T04:45:00.001-08:00

Monday: Ch.20 test assigned and started in class. Due Wednesday. HW: reread and take notes on Section 1 and 2 of Chapter 21.
Tuesday: Current Events.
Wednesday: Discuss Chapter 21 Sec. 1 & 2
Thursday: Discuss Chapter 21 Sec. 3.
Friday: Discuss Chapter 21 Sec. 4.

For those of you who would like to earn a few extra-credit points see for an opportunity based on Black History Month.

Extra credit cartoons are on the counter and are due Wednesday.

Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223 Blog: d97brislen.blogspot.com

Feb. 17-20, 2009

2009-02-13T06:40:00.001-08:00

Monday: President’s Day. No School.
Tuesday: Thesis for Imperialism essay due. Discuss papers. Review Chapter 20.
Wednesday: Questions on Papers. Intro WWI. HW: Preview Ch. 21.
Thursday: Imperialism Papers due. Connect to WWI. HW read Ch. 21 Sec. 1.
Friday: Field Trip. Hw. Read Ch. 21 Sec 2.

For those of you who would like to earn a few extra-credit points see me for an opportunity based on Black History Month.

Extra credit cartoons are on the counter and are due Thursday.

Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223
Blog: d97brislen.blogspot.com

Feb. 9-13, 2009

2009-02-09T06:01:00.000-08:00

Monday: Any last projects? Watch and take notes on video. HW: Finish Ch.20.
Tuesday: Last of video. Review and discus notes. Connect to Chapter 20.
Wednesday: American Imperialism. DBQ.
Thursday: Conferences. Half Day. Discus DBQ
Friday: Conferences. Half Day. Discus DBQ

For those of you ho would like to earn a few extra-credit points see for an opportunity based on Black History Month.

Extra credit cartoons are on the counter and are due Wednesday.

Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223
Blog: d97brislen.blogspot.com

Feb. 2-6, 2009

2009-02-02T04:42:00.001-08:00

Monday: Questions about papers. Study guide for Ch. 18-19 test.
Tuesday: Work day. Study for test, work on projects.
Wednesday: Test. Work time
Thursday: Tests Back. Final work day.
Friday: Projects due at 9:00. Begin work on Chapter 20. HW: Preview Ch. 20 and read sec. 1.

I will be available before and after school all this week (except Friday) to help with studying for the test or working on the projects.

Extra credit cartoons are on the counter and are due Wednesday.

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Immigration Project - 2009 Name ________________________ Per. __
As we have discussed in class, you are to immigrate into the United States. You are to select a country from which to emigrate and research the conditions in that country at the time to decide why you are leaving. You should also decide where you intend to settle in the United States. Remember that you need to make the situation historically accurate. You are coming between the years 1850 and 1910. For the most important part of the project, you will write a series of letters describing your experiences as an immigrant. There should be at least the 4 following letters:
1. The first should describe why you are leaving your native country as well as what you hope to find in the US. It should also explain who you are, who you are traveling with, and your feeling at the time.
2. The second should describe your journey and entry into the US. Using our study of this process, you should be able to give a detailed description.
3. The third should describe your early life in the US. In this letter, written within the first year, you need to explain where you settled and why you selected that place. It must also describe the conditions you found there. It should also discus what you (or your family) do for a living.
4. The final letter should be written from a point of view several years after your arrival. This letter should discuss the progress you have made and the conditions in the country, as well as your hopes for the future.
You should include information about the history of the time. For example, if you are writing about the year 1901 you might include comments about the assaination of President McKinley.

Each letter should be dated. Since these are personal letters I assume they will be written in an informal style. I do expect, however, that you will proofread the letters and use correct spelling, punctuation, etc. As we study the immigration process there will be additional forms and information which will be created which will need to be included in the final project.

Rather than writing letters you may want to keep a diary. This diary should include the same basic information required in the letters. If you have another idea for doing the project, see me and we will work out the details.

You may earn extra points by including extra elements such as pictures and other artifacts. (Do not use irreplaceable family heirlooms - that is why copiers and scanners were invented.)

The basic project is worth 50 pts. and you may earn up to 4 pts. for extras.

Due dates: Country of origin 1/23 Progress check 1/30 (drafts of 2 letters) Final Project 2/6.

Notes: _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Jan. 27-30, 2009

2009-01-26T14:22:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the United States.

Monday: Institute Day. No School.
Tuesday: Work on Immigration Projects. What was Ellis Island like? Manifest.
Wednesday: Work on Immigration Projects.
Thursday: Work on Immigration Projects.
Friday: Check-in day. 2 letters due.

Final Projects due Friday, Feb 6. Extra credit cartoons are on the counter and are due Thursday.

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Immigration Project - 2009 Name ________________________ Per. __
As we have discussed in class, you are to immigrate into the United States. You are to select a country from which to emigrate and research the conditions in that country at the time to decide why you are leaving. You should also decide where you intend to settle in the United States. Remember that you need to make the situation historically accurate. You are coming between the years 1850 and 1910. For the most important part of the project, you will write a series of letters describing your experiences as an immigrant. There should be at least the 4 following letters:
1. The first should describe why you are leaving your native country as well as what you hope to find in the US. It should also explain who you are, who you are traveling with, and your feeling at the time.
2. The second should describe your journey and entry into the US. Using our study of this process, you should be able to give a detailed description.
3. The third should describe your early life in the US. In this letter, written within the first year, you need to explain where you settled and why you selected that place. It must also describe the conditions you found there. It should also discus what you (or your family) do for a living.
4. The final letter should be written from a point of view several years after your arrival. This letter should discuss the progress you have made and the conditions in the country, as well as your hopes for the future.
You should include information about the history of the time. For example, if you are writing about the year 1901 you might include comments about the assaination of President McKinley.

Each letter should be dated. Since these are personal letters I assume they will be written in an informal style. I do expect, however, that you will proofread the letters and use correct spelling, punctuation, etc. As we study the immigration process there will be additional forms and information which will be created which will need to be included in the final project.

Rather than writing letters you may want to keep a diary. This diary should include the same basic information required in the letters. If you have another idea for doing the project, see me and we will work out the details.

You may earn extra points by including extra elements such as pictures and other artifacts. (Do not use irreplaceable family heirlooms - that is why copiers and scanners were invented.)

The basic project is worth 50 pts. and you may earn up to 4 pts. for extras.

Due dates: Country of origin 1/23 Progress check 1/30 (drafts of 2 letters) Final Project 2/6.

Notes: _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Jan. 20-23, 2009

2009-01-20T06:49:00.000-08:00

Happy Inauguration Day!

Monday: King Day. No School.
Tuesday: Papers due. Inauguration and MLK.
Wednesday: Details on Immigration Assignment. Current events?
Thursday: Questions on Immigration Assignment. Begin work on Ellis Island.
Friday: Field Trip. Turn in country of origin.

Extra credit cartoons are on the counter and are due Thursday.

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Name ___________________________ Per. ___

Inauguration Extra Credit.

As you watch the Inauguration consider the following questions.

1. Is this a truly important event in itself? Why?

2. How has the election of Barack Obama affected you?

3. What are your reactions to his Inaugural Address?

a. What was his most important message? Do you agree?

b. What important area(s) do you think he should have addressed but did not?

c. What are some of the specific things he has called for?

d. As you listened to President Obama’s speech, did you feel that he was talking to
everyone or were his comments aimed at a specific audience?

e. Do you think the people who did not vote for President Obama will change their views after hearing this speech?

4. If, in four years, President Obama is re-elected what will be the most important reason?

5. If, in four years, President Obama is not re-elected what will be the most important reason?

For up to 15 extra credit points write up your reaction to the inauguration and speech. The final paper should be in paragraph form, grammatically correct, and, preferably, typed. They are due by Friday morning. I will tape the ceremony and will have it available for viewing starting after school.

Jan. 12-16

2009-01-12T04:48:00.000-08:00

Monday: Present your topics. Writing assignment. Papers due Friday.
Tuesday: Present your topics.
Wednesday: Current events.
Thursday: Review immigration to US.
Friday: Continue review of immigration. Papers due.

Extra credit cartoons are on the counter and are due Wednesday.

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Jan. 5-9, 2009

2009-01-05T04:25:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year and welcome back.

Monday: “We Didn’t Start the Fire.” We will be looking at the most important stories of last year. HW: complete lyrics.
Tuesday: Current Events: HW: Review Chapter 19. Writing assignment – Due Monday (1/12).
Wednesday: How progressive was the Progressive Era? Review Ch. 19. Learning stations.
Thursday: Learning stations.
Friday: Learning stations.

Extra credit cartoons are on the counter and are due Wednesday.

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Dec. 15-19

2008-12-15T05:29:00.001-08:00

The Gilded Age begins. We will be looking at how the country dealt with the problems caused by the industrialization and urbanization of the United States.

Monday: Review positives and negatives of Industrial Boom. Define Progressive. HW: Read Chapter 19, finish by Wednesday.
Tuesday: Assign DBQ packet. Learning centers. HW. Finish Chapter 19.
Wednesday: Learning centers and work on QBQ.
Thursday: Discuss Chapter 18 Sections 1-2. HW. DBQ
Friday: DBQ’s due.
Extra Credit cartoons are still available. Take advantage of them.

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Dec. 1-5

2008-12-01T16:09:00.000-08:00

We begin the new trimester today.

Monday: Finish discussion of Chapter 17. Review quizzes and packets. Begin reading Grewell story. As we read take notes. You will be writing a paper based upon this article.
Tuesday: Continue reading Grewell. HS testing.
Wednesday: Finish Grewell. Writing assignment.
Thursday: Discuss Grewell and paper.
Friday: Current events.

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Nov. 17 - 28

2008-11-17T04:43:00.000-08:00

We are done with the constitution tests today.

Monday: Illinois Constitution test. Constitution papers assigned.
HW: Preview Chapter 17 (574-601) – Paper due Monday 11/24.
Tuesday: Review test. Discuss papers. Begin Unit 6. Questions about chapter?
HW: Read Section 1 (578-83) – Paper due Monday11/24.
Wednesday: Discuss Section 1. HW: Read Section 2 (584-89) – Paper due Monday11/24.
Thursday: Video. Take notes. HW: Read Section 3 (590-94) – Paper due Monday11/24.
Friday: Document Based Questions packet. HW – Paper due Monday11/24 – 9:00 AM.
Monday: Paper due at 9:00 AM. Review document Packet. HW: Read Section 4 (595-99)
Tuesday: Discuss Section 4 and chapter 17.

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Constitution Essay Name ____________________ Per. __

For this assignment, you must select an issue related to either the US or Illinois Constitutions and write an essay addressing this issue. The actual issue is your choice and the only requirement is that the focus must be on the Constitution. You may write either a persuasive or expository essay.
The following are some, but not the only, possible options for the papers:
• Explain how a bill becomes a law
• Make the case for doing away with the electoral college
• Analyze how Amendments 15, 19, 23, and 26 changed America
• Explain the concept of checks and balances, the separation of powers, or judicial review.
• Select a current constitutional issue and explain how it should be decided and why you
feel that way (medical marijuana, The Patriot Act, signing statements, etc.).
• Propose an amendment and explain why it is needed. (For this option you will need to
explain which sections of the Constitution would be changed.)
• Explain the differences between the veto power of the President and the Governor.
The final essay should be typed and double-spaced (if this is a problem you need to see me before the due date). You are expected to use proper grammar and mechanics. You must also refrain from plagiarism; make certain that the work is your own. If you have printer problems email the paper to me. You should come in and print it and make certain the format is correct.
This assignment will be worth 40 points. A late paper will be penalized 4 points per day that it is late.
The topic of you essay is due on Wednesday, Nov. 19, and the final paper is due on Monday, Nov. 24.

Nov. 10-14

2008-11-10T05:41:00.000-08:00

The IL. Constitution test is next Monday. There will be study sessions After school Friday, and before school next Monday.

Monday: Review Articles 1-6. Homework: read Articles 7-14
Tuesday: Veterans’ Day. Remember all those who have done so much.
Wednesday: Review Articles 7-14. Homework: Review sheet.
Thursday: Field trip
Friday: Final review for IL Const test.
Look for information on Constitution essay. This will be assigned Next Monday (11/17) and will be due the following Monday (11/24).

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Mr. Brislen – Social Studies – Nov. 3-6

2008-11-04T05:14:00.000-08:00

Well done! Your tests were good.

Monday: Tests returned. Go over results. Who should I vote for? Discuss election.
Tuesday: Vote in class. Begin study of Illinois Constitution. HW: Preview IL.
Constitution (ILC2 –ILC37)
Wednesday: Current events. Discuss election results. DVD? HW: Read Article 1. Bill of
Rights.
Thursday: Compare and Contrast US and IL Bills of Rights. (IL2-6) HW: Read Articles
2-5 (ILC6-15)
Friday: Compare and Contrast Legislative and Executive branches. HW: Read Article 6
(ILC 16-21)
Look for information on Constitution essay.

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Mr. Brislen – Social Studies – Oct. 20 – 24

2008-10-20T04:56:00.000-07:00

Last two weeks before the Test. If you have not begun your review, start! I have found that making flash cards of the terms and such have been helpful for many students.

Monday: Review the Bill of Rights using the text, my notes and yours. HW – Review.
Tuesday: Continue with Bill of Rights. Look at specific freedoms guaranteed. HW – Review other amendments.
Wednesday: Amendments 11-27, especially 13-15, 19, 23, 26 (expansion of voting rights). HW – review notes.
Thursday: Discuss other amendments.
Friday: Movie – Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.

Extra credit cartoons are on the counter. They are due by Wednesday.

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Social Studies – Mr. Brislen – October 13 - 17

2008-10-14T04:38:00.000-07:00

Three weeks and counting; the Constitution test is coming up on Oct. 31.

Tuesday: Checks and Balances
Wednesday: Media Center: Research cases. HW: Prepare presentation.
Thursday: Present cases. HW: review notes.
Friday: Review Judicial Branch. HW: Read Bill of Rights, Amendments 1-10 (240-2).

Many of you are being careless with the board work questions. If you miss a day, I have copies of the questions posted in the front of the room. You are expected to do every day’s questions. Also, please remember to put your names on the work.

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Social Studies – Mr. Brislen – October 6 - 10

2008-10-06T05:09:00.000-07:00

I was very pleased that the vast majority of you turned in the Roles of the President Project. I have not completed grading them but the seem to be well done.

Monday: Review Article 2. Homework: Review for test. Use study guide.
Tuesday: Art 2 test. Homework: Read Articles 3-7.
Wednesday: Intro and discuss Article 3. The Judicial Branch. Homework: Read Citizen Handbook, part 6 and 7 (pgs 262-5)
Thursday: Judicial Review. Review important cases and process.
Friday: Current Events

EC Cartoons are on the counter. They are due by Wednesday.

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Social Studies – Mr. Brislen – September 28 – October 3

2008-09-29T05:15:00.000-07:00

Monday: Review and clarify Roles of the President Project. A copy of the Assignment sheet
will be on my blog. HW – work on project, read Part 5 of Citizen Handbook (pgs. 260-1)
Tuesday: Look at Cabinet and other Executive Department members. HW – work on project.
Wednesday: Presidential election process. HW – work on project,
Thursday: Finish Executive Branch. HW – work on project,
Friday: Roles of the President project due. Current Events. HW: review for Art II test. Probably
Tuesday.

EC Cartoons are on the counter. They are due by Wednesday.

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Roles of the President Project – Sept. 2008 Name _________________________ P. __

As you have seen in class the President performs several roles. Your assignment is to look back at former Presidents and find an example of each of the roles. You may not use any President more than once and you must cover the full history of the U.S. Choose at least one President from each of the following time periods: 1789-1850, 1850-1901, 1901-1953, and 1953-2000. Since I will be using George W. Bush as as an example for how to do this assignment, you may not use his presidency. Also, do not use the examples given on the worksheets we used in class. Do research and find new examples.

You have several options for how best to present the information.
1. a booklet with a separate page for each role.
2. a power point or similar presentation in which one slide presents each role.
3. a poster board display presenting the different roles.
4. a video presentation.
5. If you would like to do this project in some other format see me and we will work out the details.
Whichever option you choose, each role must be presented individually and it must contain the following
information:
1. the role as the title.
2. a description of the role and what it actually entails.
3. an appropriate illustration.
4. background information on the President involved. (Name, years in office, party, historical events during
presidency, etc.)
5. a detailed explanation of the situation you chose and why it is a good example of that role.
Whatever format you will be using, you will also need to include a cover page or similar element. If a separate page, it must follow the format described in Research Basics and in evey case must include the appropriate
student information, title, and illustration.
This assignment sheet should be turned in along with the project. Remember, grades will be lowered one full grade for each day the project is late.

Due date: Oct. 3 Notes _________________________________________
________________________________________
Grading rubric:
Title page: ____ / 2 pts.
Assign. sheet: ____ / 2 pt. Comments: _______________________________
Roles: title ____ / 3 pts. ________________________________________
expanation ____ / 7 pts. ________________________________________
illustration ____ / 7 pts. ________________________________________
background ____/ 7 pts. ________________________________________
event ____/ 14 pts. ________________________________________
Mechanics: ____ / 8 pts. ________________________________________

Total ____ / 50 pts.

Bill template

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(Bill #) _________________
(Purpose) __________________________________________
(House where bill begins) _________________
(Date bill introduced) ____________________
(List of Sponsors) ___________________________________________
___________________________________________

A Bill
(Purpose of bill again) _____________________________________________
1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of
2. America in Congress assembled.
3. SECTION I. SHORT TITLE.
4. This Act may be cited as the “ ________________________________________
5. _____________________________________________________ Act of 2004”
6. SECTION II. FINDINGS
7. _______________________________________________________________
8. _______________________________________________________________
9. _______________________________________________________________
10. _______________________________________________________________
11. _______________________________________________________________
12. _______________________________________________________________
13. _______________________________________________________________
14. _______________________________________________________________
15. _______________________________________________________________
16. _______________________________________________________________
17. SECTION III (ACTUAL BILL)
18. _______________________________________________________________
19. _______________________________________________________________
20. _______________________________________________________________
21. _______________________________________________________________
22. _______________________________________________________________
23. _______________________________________________________________
24. _______________________________________________________________
25. _______________________________________________________________
26. _______________________________________________________________
27. _______________________________________________________________
28. _______________________________________________________________
29. Section IV. (who will carry out the bill and how will it be done)
30. _______________________________________________________________
31. _______________________________________________________________
32. _______________________________________________________________
33. _______________________________________________________________
34. _______________________________________________________________
35. _______________________________________________________________
36. _______________________________________________________________
37. _______________________________________________________________
38. _______________________________________________________________
39. _______________________________________________________________
40. _______________________________________________________________
41. _______________________________________________________________
42. _______________________________________________________________
43. _______________________________________________________________
44. _______________________________________________________________
45. SECTION V. (Penalties)
46. _______________________________________________________________
47. _______________________________________________________________
48. _______________________________________________________________
49. _______________________________________________________________
50. _______________________________________________________________
51. _______________________________________________________________
52. _______________________________________________________________
53. _______________________________________________________________
54. _______________________________________________________________
55. _______________________________________________________________
56. _______________________________________________________________
57. _______________________________________________________________
58. _______________________________________________________________
59. _______________________________________________________________
60. _______________________________________________________________

Social Studies - Mr. Brislen – Sept. 15-19

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This week you will be completing your bills and finishing with the Article I.

Monday: Work on bills with your group. Finish research and finalize details.
Tuesday: Write bill using template.
Wednesday: Present bills. Review Article 1.
Thursday: Present bills. Review Article 1.
Friday: Article 1 test. Homework: Read Article 2 for class on Monday.

I was disappointed in the number of students who did not take advantage of the chance to retake the Principle and Preamble test. Please take advantage of these opportunities.

Remember the extra credit cartoons. They will be on the counter along with the forms on Tuesday. Due by Thursday.

Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223

Sept. 1-5

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Happy September.

Tuesday – Movie posters due. Today we will be taking the Constitution pretest.
Books will be distributed. Keep them at home.
Wednesday – If necessary, we will be completing the pretest. Begin work on the preamble and
Constitutional principles.
Homework: Review chapter 7 (200-22), Read Parts 1-3 of Citizen Handbook (252-7)
Thursday – Continue with Preamble and principles.
Friday - Finish with Preamble and Principles, perhaps quiz. Homework for Monday, Read Art.
I (228-34).

Remember the extra credit cartoons. They are on the counter along with the forms. Due by
Thursday.

Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223