Weekly outline

  • General

    • Welcome to American Government

      Supplies needed: Composition Notebook, writing utensil

  • 6 September - 12 September

    Foundations of American Government

    Origins of American Government


    • Mon - Labor Day

      the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social & economic achievements of American workers.  It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.

      Tues - Junior Fair Day

      Wed - Examine what leads us to declare independence
      Analyze the ideas in the Declaration of Independence


      Thurs - Complete Declaration Chart/Questions  Describe the Articles & why they failed

      Fri- Patriot Day


  • This week

    13 September - 19 September

    Foundations of American Government

    Dissect the Constitution



    • Mon - Why the Articles Failed
      Compare and Contrast competing plans and compromises at the Constitutional Convention

      Tues - Explain how ratification was achieved The Anti-Federalists and Federalists

      Wed - Identify origins of American Government quiz (Socrative)

      Thurs - Basic Principles of the Constitution. Explain how our government has changed over time

      Fri - HAPPY CONSTITUTION DAY!! Register to VOTE

    • Online Voter Registration URL

      To register online you will need to provide the following:

      • Ohio driver’s license or Ohio identification card number
      • Name
      • Date of Birth
      • Address
      • Last four digits of your Social Security number

  • 20 September - 26 September

    Foundations of American Government



    • Mon - Complete how our Constitution has changed. Dissect the Constitution Socrative quiz

      Tues - Define Federalism and how it divides power, Identify powers of the National Government, Identify powers reserved for the 50 States

      Wed - Explain the relationship between the National Government and the 50 States

      Thurs - Explain interstate relations

      Fri - Understand Federalism Socrative quiz