Monday, December 17, 2012
Friday, December 14, 2012
12/14/12 bellringer
This is talking about a guy that is selling his last name. He said whoever is the highest bid will get to pick what his last name is. The winning bid is 45,500. His last name was Sadler now it is Headsets.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
12/13/12 bellringer
It is saying in 2007, 116 troops were dismissed for being out of shape. The figure was a rather massive 1,625.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
12/4/12 bellringer
A filibuster is an action such as a prolonged speech that obstructs progress in legislative.
12/6/12 bellringer
This is talking about a Grammy Award. It is between Bill Clinton and Michelle Obama.
12/7/12 bellringer
I don't think they should of took pictures of the man about to get hit by the subway. They shouldn't took pictures of that.
12/10/12 bellringer
A 7 year old and a 11 year old boy tried to rob a woman. They wanted her vechile and she told them NO. Then they demanded her cash and phone.
12/11/12 bellringer
It is talking about the Fiscal cliff. When the deadline will be for the fiscal cliff.
12/12/12 bellringer
There was a gas explosion in sissonville. It was a natural gas explosion. It was on I-77. They just reopened the road so they can investigate it.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
10/24/12 bellringer
Obama is saying that it is very close.He says it is very close between him and mitt Romney.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
10/23/12 bellringer
The DMV wants to spend nearly1.4 million.They want to hire 45 new employees. They also want to invest in 3 million over the next five years so they can upgrade its 20-year old computer system.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
10/8/12 bellringer
It is talking about the election. It is saying you hear some stuff over and over again.
10/4/12 bellringer
The debate was good.I think Mitt Romney won the debate.Mitt Romney did good at the debate.
10/3/12 bellringer
It says in PA you may have to show photo identification for the next presidential election. I think it would be a good idea.So they know who you are.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
10/16/12 assignment
Focus Question
Did the Virginia Plan give too much power to the national government?
Background Movies
Delegates for a stronger national
government:
Delegates against a stronger national
government:
The Articles of Confederation:
It was the first constitution of the United States.
The Critical Period:
plays an important role in the concept of imprinting.
The Constitutional Convention:
brought the founding fathers together.
The Virginia Plan:
The New Jersey Plan:
it gave the smaller states the same rights as the bigger states.
What have you learned in the
Background Movies that will help you
answer the question?
yes because the states wanted to keep their own power.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Friday, September 28, 2012
Thursday, September 27, 2012
9/26/12 bellringer
It is saying the junk food in school is making the kids become overweight. They want to take the junk food out of schools.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
9/25/12 bellringer
I dont think 14 year olds should be getting the morning-after pills. I think they are to young.
Monday, September 24, 2012
9/24/12 bellringer
It says Romney comments about 47% who receive government benefits or don't pay taxes. But i dont think he is saying anything bad about them.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
9/17/12 bellringer
in New York city is banning sugary drinks. They said you cant drink more than 16 ounces.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Answer the following question: Why is there a constitution day and what mandated it?
2. Could you pass the US citizenship test....find five links on the Internet and take the quizzes and post the links and your scores.
3. Constitution Day Scavenger Hunt with 60-Second Civics
You and your teammates have been given a set of clues to identify nine delegates to thConstitutional Convention that was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the summer of 1787. In
order to complete your task you need the clues provided by your teacher and podcasts from the
Center for Civic Education. The podcasts are available at
http://new.civiced.org/framers.
Step 1:
Your teacher has assigned you a certain number of podcasts. In listening to them you
should be able to determine which nine delegates your clues indicate. As soon as you think you
have identified the delegates, check with your teacher to determine if you are correct. If you are,
then move on to the next part of the assignment. If you are not, continue listening until you found
the correct delegates.
Step 2:
Review the nine correct podcasts and complete the information required in the box
adjoining each clue. You must also choose two additional facts about your delegate.
Step 3:
Sharing your information. Your teacher will direct your group on how to share the
information you have gathered about your delegates with the class.Constitution Day Scavenger Hunt with 60-Second Civics
Teacher Resource 3: Clue Sheet
Reproduce the chart below in word and complete it. Then separate the clues and randomly group them into sets of nine. Distribute one set to each group.
Clue: This delegate took notes at the Philadelphia Convention.
Name:James Madison
State:Virginia
Age/Year of Birth:March 16,1751-85 years old
Two Additional Clues:The "Virginia Plan" had been drafted by fellow virginia delegate.
Name:George Mason
State:
Age/Year of Birth:December 11,1725-66
Two Additional Clues:
Name:James Wilson
Two Additional Clues:
2. Could you pass the US citizenship test....find five links on the Internet and take the quizzes and post the links and your scores.
3. Constitution Day Scavenger Hunt with 60-Second Civics
You and your teammates have been given a set of clues to identify nine delegates to thConstitutional Convention that was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the summer of 1787. In
order to complete your task you need the clues provided by your teacher and podcasts from the
Center for Civic Education. The podcasts are available at
http://new.civiced.org/framers.
Step 1:
Your teacher has assigned you a certain number of podcasts. In listening to them you
should be able to determine which nine delegates your clues indicate. As soon as you think you
have identified the delegates, check with your teacher to determine if you are correct. If you are,
then move on to the next part of the assignment. If you are not, continue listening until you found
the correct delegates.
Step 2:
Review the nine correct podcasts and complete the information required in the box
adjoining each clue. You must also choose two additional facts about your delegate.
Step 3:
Sharing your information. Your teacher will direct your group on how to share the
information you have gathered about your delegates with the class.Constitution Day Scavenger Hunt with 60-Second Civics
Teacher Resource 3: Clue Sheet
Reproduce the chart below in word and complete it. Then separate the clues and randomly group them into sets of nine. Distribute one set to each group.
Clue: This delegate took notes at the Philadelphia Convention.
Name:James Madison
State:Virginia
Age/Year of Birth:March 16,1751-85 years old
Two Additional Clues:The "Virginia Plan" had been drafted by fellow virginia delegate.
Clue:
He refused to sign the Constitution.
Name:George Mason
State:
Age/Year of Birth:December 11,1725-66
Two Additional Clues:
Clue:
This delegate was the head of the
Virginia delegation to the convention.
Name:James Madison
State:viginia
Age/Year of Birth:born1751
Two Additional Clues:played as a leader in the convention.
Clue:
He practiced in law in Williamsburg.
Name:John Blair
State:Virginia
Age/Year of Birth:Born 1732
Two Additional Clues:Born in williamsburg
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Clue:
He studied medicine in Scotland.
Name:James Wilson
State:Pennsylvania
Age/Year of Birth:born1741
Two Additional Clues:He was an active part in the signing
Clue:
This Framer emancipated his slaves in
his will.
Name:Thomas Jefferson
State:Virginia
Age/Year of Birth:born1743
Two Additional Clues:was an owner of slaves
Clue:
He was responsible for the Judiciary Act
of 1789.
Name:Oliver Ellsworth
State:connecticut
Age/Year of Birth:born1745
Two Additional Clues:one of connecticut's best lawyers
Clue:
He was the chairman of the Committee
on Style.
Name:william samuel johnson
State:connecticut
Age/Year of Birth:born1727
Two Additional Clues:very good at his work in public service.
Clue:
He served on the committees that draft
both the Declaration of Independence
and the Article of Confederation.
Name:roger sherman
State:Massachusetts
Age/Year of Birth:born1721
Two Additional Clues:He was very good at reading
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Clue:
He studied law in Philadelphia.
Name:Jared ingersoll
State:connecticut
Age/Year of Birth:1749
Two Additional Clues:a newly confirmed patriot
Clue:
He was a roommate of James Madison
at the College of New Jersey.
Name:Gunning bedford,Jr.
State:delaware
Age/Year of Birth:born1747
Two Additional Clues:went to college in new jersey
Clue:
He served as the first postmaster general
of Wilmington.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
Clue:
He voted against independence and did
sign the Declaration of Independence.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
Clue:
He voted against the independence, but
signed the Declaration of
Independence.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
4
Clue:
He was born in Connecticut.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
Clue:
During the Revolution he served as a
lieutenant colonel in the dragoons.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
Clue:
Served as one of the original trustees of
the University of Georgia at Athens.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
Clue:
His notes at the convention described the
personalities of others.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
Clue:
He studied in Flanders, Belgium.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
5
Clue:
He died three years after the convention.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
Clue:
He was opposed to increasing the power
of the federal government.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
Clue:
He was called away from the convention
due to family illness.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
Clue:
This Framer studied law under Thomas
Jefferson.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
Clue:
After Shays’ Rebellion, he spoke out
against giving the common people too
much power.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
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Clue:
He became an apprentice to a merchant
at the age of fifteen.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
Clue:
He was born in the territory that became
Maine.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
Clue:
In his early twenties he contracted
smallpox, which damaged his eyesight.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
Clue:
He came late to the convention and
served on Committee of Postponed
Matters.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
Clue:
His wealth came from investing in trade.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
7
Clue:
He was arrested by the British for
treason, rescued by a group of patriots.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
Clue:
He went to convention because his
father and an associate decided not to
go.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
Clue:
He is not to be confused with the
gentlemen from Georgia who also did
not sign the Constitution.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
Clue:
He served as a missionary among the
Mohawk Indians as a teen.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
Clue:
He was born in Ireland and came to the
colonies at the age of two.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
8
Clue:
During the Revolution he served as
secretary and aide to General
Washington.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
Clue:
He believed that the Articles of
Confederation should simply have been
amended.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
Clue:
He served eight years as chief justice of
the New York Supreme Court.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
Clue:
In 1790, he moved, settling in what is
now Tennessee, and was one of its first
U.S. senators.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
Clue:
He was born in North Carolina, but
raised in Ireland and Scotland.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
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Clue:
He was educated to be a minister, but
studied medicine in Europe.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
Clue:
He was one of the founders of the
University of North Carolina.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
Clue:
He was tried and acquitted of the charge
of cowardice after the Battle of
Germantown.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
Clue:
His Poor Richard’s Almanac was read
nationwide.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
Clue:
He was expelled from the Quaker church
for his military service.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
10
Clue:
He served as superintendent of finance
under the Articles of Confederation..
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
Clue:
He lived in Philadelphia, where he was a
prominent businessman.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
Clue:
This delegate was born in Connecticut,
the son of a British colonial official.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
Clue:
After the Revolutionary war, he
defended loyalists and their
sympathizers.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
Clue:
Early in life, he lost a leg in a carriage
accident.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
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Clue:
He studied law in London, then
practiced law and built a fortune.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
Clue:
He served in the military during the
Revolution and was held as a prisoner
for two years.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
Clue:
He was an older cousin to delegate with
almost the same name.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
Clue:
He served in the British Army until
1771, when he resigned after marrying
a colonial girl.
Name:
State:
Age/Year of Birth:
Two Additional Clues:
Thursday, September 13, 2012
9/11 timeline
8:20AM(est):Air traffic controllers suspect Flight 11 has been hijacked.
8:40AM:NORAD is notified of hijacking.
8:46AM: Flight 11 crashes into the WTC(World Trade Center)north tower.
8:52AM:Two F-15s take off from Otis Air Force Base.
8:56AM:By this time,it is evident that Flight 77 is lost.
9:03AM:Flight 175 crashes into the south WTC tower.
9:10AM:Major General Paul Weaver states Flight 77 came back on the (radar) Viriginia
9:28AM:Air traffic control learns that Floght 93 has been hijacked.
9:38AM:Flight 77 crashes into the Pentagon.
9:59AM:The south tower of the World Trade Center collapses.
10:10Am:Flight 93 crashes in Pennsylvania.
10:28AM:The World Trade Center north tower collapses.
8:40AM:NORAD is notified of hijacking.
8:46AM: Flight 11 crashes into the WTC(World Trade Center)north tower.
8:52AM:Two F-15s take off from Otis Air Force Base.
8:56AM:By this time,it is evident that Flight 77 is lost.
9:03AM:Flight 175 crashes into the south WTC tower.
9:10AM:Major General Paul Weaver states Flight 77 came back on the (radar) Viriginia
9:28AM:Air traffic control learns that Floght 93 has been hijacked.
9:38AM:Flight 77 crashes into the Pentagon.
9:59AM:The south tower of the World Trade Center collapses.
10:10Am:Flight 93 crashes in Pennsylvania.
10:28AM:The World Trade Center north tower collapses.
bellringer 9/13/2012
At philip barbour the kids helped clean the school.The different AA classes did different things. We got shirts. We cleaned the windows. Some of the AA classes was outside cleaning and some was inside cleaning.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
8-28-12 questions
1. Who are you? how old are you in 1787?
melancton smith,
2.Are you a federalist or anti- federalist?
3. what is your personal history up to 1787?
4.what was your role in constitutiional convention?
5.what stated views would explain your actions during the constitution convention?(use quotation in your answer and cite sources)
6.what is your stance during the ratifications?who supports your viewpoint?
7.what are your views of this new plan of government? what are the benefits or dangers?
melancton smith,
2.Are you a federalist or anti- federalist?
3. what is your personal history up to 1787?
4.what was your role in constitutiional convention?
5.what stated views would explain your actions during the constitution convention?(use quotation in your answer and cite sources)
6.what is your stance during the ratifications?who supports your viewpoint?
7.what are your views of this new plan of government? what are the benefits or dangers?
Monday, August 27, 2012
8-27-12 notes
united states constitution
the constitution is signed at the constitutional convention-september17,1787
ratification to improve
Ffederalists-supported the constitiution
led by-james madison
-james wilson
-rufus king
-roger sherman
-support from washington
-alexander hamilton
-john jay
-george read
-and others
Antifederalists
-patrick henry
-george mason
-richard henry lee
-george clinton
-elbridge gerry
-robert yates
-melancton smith
-samuel adams
- and others
the federalists paper- was written by three men the purpose was to convince us to support the constitution.
the constitution says nine states must approve the constitution to become a government
1st-delware
9th-new hampshire
13th-rhode island
the constitution is signed at the constitutional convention-september17,1787
ratification to improve
Ffederalists-supported the constitiution
led by-james madison
-james wilson
-rufus king
-roger sherman
-support from washington
-alexander hamilton
-john jay
-george read
-and others
Antifederalists
-patrick henry
-george mason
-richard henry lee
-george clinton
-elbridge gerry
-robert yates
-melancton smith
-samuel adams
- and others
the federalists paper- was written by three men the purpose was to convince us to support the constitution.
the constitution says nine states must approve the constitution to become a government
1st-delware
9th-new hampshire
13th-rhode island
bellringer 8-27-12
A texas girl sues burger king because they fired her for wearing a long black skirt. If she told the manager before she came in then they shouldnt of fired her.
Friday, August 24, 2012
civics assignment
1. Define the Constitution…..in your own words in a PARAGRAPH (3-5 sentences)
2. How would your life be without the constitution ?
3. Define the following words:
Ratification- something is formally approved so that it can become valid and implemented.
Faction- a neologism which is used to describe the works based on realistic figures and real events.
Federalism- the federal principle or system of government.
Federalist/ Antifederalist- an advocate or supporter of federalism.
Compromise- an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making confessions.
The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)- was a agreement.
Checks and Balances- counterbalancing influences by which an organization or system is
regulated.Democratic Republic-
Delegated Powers of the Federal Government
Reserved Powers of the State Governments
Separation of Powers
Civil Liberties
Thursday, August 23, 2012
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