Jag Time9/15/14 AVID Folder Expectations Use folder daily Write homework, test, and project assignments on calendar Reflection: How can staying organized in school help you throughout the year?

Jag Time Items in Brads Avid Letter Data Information Yellow Calendar Assignments to Complete-Left Pocket Assignments to Turn in-Right Pocket

Jag Time Calendar Write Homework, Test, and Project information Back page-Above Notes Section make parent signature line Make notes, and write in assignment details for extra information We will complete Reflection at the end of six weeks Teacher’s Corner- will check folder weekly and make comments about folder Folder needs to be used daily Folder will also be monitored by administration

Warm-up-Grab Binders 9/15/14 Read and be prepared to answer question below. Celebrate Freedom Week is a week designed to emphasize the teaching of the country’s origins with an emphasis on the founding documents. The curriculum is taught from kindergarten through the 12th grade. It is also celebrated during the week containing September 17 th which was the date the U.S. Constitution was signed. Why is it important to learn about our country’s history?

Warm-up 9/15/14 An important document or primary source is the Declaration of Independence? What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

Warm-up 9/15/14 Part of Celebrate Freedom Week is to recite part of the Declaration of Independence. Each school district shall require that, during Celebrate Freedom Week or other week of instruction prescribed under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, students in Grades 3-12 study and recite the following text: "We hold these Truths ….

"We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness-- That to secure these Rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the Consent of the Governed."

Quote from the Declaration of Independence "We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness-- That to secure these Rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the Consent of the Governed." People: Colonists Human rights do not require proof Given a gift Cannot be taken from you Established receive Approval People

Agenda for Monday, 9-15 Warm- up Reminders Geography Test Briefly Discuss Government Vocabulary Interactive Binder/Table of Contents Notes on American Government

Reminders Progress Report go out this week. Article due tomorrow

Geography Test

Government Vocabulary

Interactive Binder and Table of Contents What is the purpose of the Interactive Binder? The purpose of the interactive binder is to enable you to be a creative, independent thinker and writer. Interactive binder will be used for class notes as well as for other activities where you will be asked to express your own ideas and process the information presented in class.

Interactive Binder The Right Side: Most of the Time This side of the notebook is for lecture notes or other information that I will ask you to keep. Your notes will be structured so that key ideas are clear. Your highlighter will be used to accent key ideas and facts that will be used in tests. The Left Side: Most of the Time This side will be used for a variety of activities, which will be most of your homework assignments. Left side activities will ask you to tie into your previous knowledge and to demonstrate your understanding of new ideas.

Interactive Binder How will my notebook be graded? Binders will be checked periodically for accuracy, neatness, and completed assignments. An important part of your binder is its visual appearance. It is a reflection of you and your learning. It needs to be neat and well organized. Each entry should be titled, dated, and have your name. Keep in mind that your binder will count as a daily grade every week. Put effort into it!

Interactive Binder What happens if I am absent? If you are absent for any reason such as illness, field trip, or anything else that keeps you out of the room, it is your responsibility to obtain binder assignments from either a binder buddy or the teacher. There will be a “teacher binder” which you can refer to for missing assignments or activities. The assignments are also posted on my website. I will not remember that you were absent on a particular day, so you must be the one to get the assignments from me. Please do not say to me when asked about a missing assignment, “I was absent that day.” This will not be considered an excuse for not completing the make up work.

Interactive Binder 1 st Divider – Unit 1 North America

Interactive Binder Table of Contents Date Activity Page 9/15/14 Government Vocabulary 1

Interactive Binder Table of Contents Date Activity Page 9/15/14 Government Vocabulary 1 9/15/14 Notes on American Government 2

What do you know about our government? American Government

The United States can trace its democratic roots back to Ancient Greece. The British colonist brought the idea of limited governments to North America including Canada and Mexico. Our forefathers wrote the Constitution to create a government in which we would elect representatives to decide on our laws and how to run our country. This type of democracy is called a constitutional republic.

American Government It is a limited government because the leaders cannot do whatever they want. They are limited by the rules in place in our Constitution. The people are the basis of government in the United States. The people elect the representatives to make decisions. Voting in an election is our responsibility as a citizen. One of the cultural contribution of the U.S. to other cultures is democracy.

American Government Cue Column Write a question you have about the notes taken so far. Talk to your neighbor as see what questio they have.

American Government Closure Share two things you learned today.

American Government Closure Write questions or key points to the left.

Warm-upWed.9/17 Constitution Day

AgendaWed. 9/17 Warm-up Discuss Vocabulary Notes on American Government The Constitution: Bill of Rights Closure

American Government Closure Write questions or key points to the left.

Warm-upThurs. 9/18

AgendaThurs. 9/18 Warm-up Primary and Secondary Sources Closure

Warm-upFri. 9/19

AgendaFri. 9/19 Warm-up Writing on Celebrate Freedom Week Closure