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“An Expression of the American Mind”: Understanding the Declaration of Independence

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The Constitutional Convention of 1787

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Donn, Write an amendment to the Constitution about which you feel strongly today. Use the language of the existing Constitution.

The Language of Deception, lesson plan, Free Speech

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US Congress - House and Senate

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Thurgood Marshall was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1967 (lesson plan)

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Democrat or Republican

Media and Influence Groups

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Week #15: November 27 - December 1

  • Final Unit Test is on December 8

Week #13: November 6 - November 10

  • Landmark Cases TWIZ next Tuesday!
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  Week #12: October 30 - November 3

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  Week #11: October 23 - October 27

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Week #9 Government Honors Lesson Plan

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 Week #7: September 25 - September 29

  • Amendments TWIZ on Wednesday
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Week #7 Government Honors Lesson Plan

Right to Remain Silent Video   (Video in class - view and complete Guided Viewing if absent)

 Week #6: September 18 - September 22

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Week #1: August 14 - August 18

Please see the attached pdf file for weekly plans.  lesson plans are also subject to change., weekly reminders:, student information sheet due on wednesday - first assignment grade, syllabus acknowledgement due on friday- quiz grade, week #1 government honors lesson plans, gov honors syllabus, unit i outline, lesson 1 guided reading   , lesson 2 guided reading, lesson 3 guided reading.

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