States vs. the Nation...Natural Rights? 8E

Should the President of the United States be able to change the constitution to suit what he believes is right and wrong? Explain.

States vs. the Nation...Natural Rights?

Should the President of the United States be able to change the constitution to suit what he believes is right and wrong? Explain.

Supreme Law? 8E

How do you think it is possible for millions people to believe in the United States Constitution if it's simply ideas on a paper? In other words, how does a constitution have so much power?

Supreme Law?

How do you think it is possible for millions people to believe in the United States Constitution if it's simply ideas on a paper? In other words, how does a constitution have so much power?

Join as one?

Suppose our class nations were deciding to unite together. Name some reasons why we should or should not unite to be under one government.

In addition, explain why you would be a "federalist" or "anti-federalist" today.

Federal Government?

[After the class simulation]

What do you think about the new proposal to have all nations 1) follow my rules 2) pay taxes to me 3) settle all issues in your individual nations through me?

Give some suggestions on how this proposal CAN work.

Common Welfare in the World?

Do you think that different nations [governments] around the world should be responsible for keeping citizens in other countries content?

content=in a state of peaceful happiness

POWER AND GOVERNMENT

IN A GOVERNMENT, SOMEONE HAS TO HAVE POWER. POWER IS IMPORTANT FOR MAKING DECISIONS AND CHANGE FOR A NATION.

WHAT ARE WAYS THAT YOU CAN MAKE SURE THAT THE GOVERNMENT DOESN'T ABUSE THEIR POWER? GIVE EXAMPLES.

OR

DO MEMBERS OR THE GOVERNMENT HAVE THE RIGHT TO USE THEIR POWER THE WAY THEY CHOOSE? EXPLAIN.

Republican Government? (8E)

When a government tries to help everyone in a country, we say it is serving the common welfare. The common welfare is what is good for everyone in the country, not just a few people.

1. How do you think a "government" decides what the common welfare is?

a. Should a government attempt to make decisions about what is "good" for its citizens?

b. What are some problems with a government deciding what is "good" for its citizens?

Republican Government?

When a government tries to help everyone in a country, we say it is serving the common welfare. The common welfare is what is good for everyone in the country, not just a few people.

1. How do you think a "government" decides what the common welfare is?

a. Should a government attempt to make decisions about what is "good" for its citizens?

b. What are some problems with a government deciding what is "good" for its citizens?

Natural Rights

What are "natural rights"? When creating a government, how can "natural rights" be protected? Explain and give examples.

Natural Rights

What are "natural rights"?

When creating a government, how can "natural rights" be protected? Explain and give examples.

Building a Nation...Unit Two (8E)

1. What is a nation? If you are unsure...look it up and define in your own words.

2. If you were going to build your own nation, what are the TOP THREE factors that will help your nation run smoothly?

Building a Nation...Unit Two

1. What is a nation? If you are unsure...look it up and define in your own words.

2. If you were going to build your own nation, what are the TOP THREE factors that will help your nation run smoothly?

Perspectives on your MM Song....

What do you think people would say about your music project if they were to see it or listen to it? How would they feel?
Do you think people would agree/disagree with HOW your message is given to the world?

THE WRITING PROCESS 8E

What is the most challenging thing about writing an essay? In what ways do YOU overcome these challenges in order to successfully complete your essay?

The Writing Process

What is the most challenging thing about writing an essay? In what ways do YOU overcome these challenges in order to successfully complete your essay?

End of First Term

Please review your grades on mygradebook.com.

What is your perspective on your grade for the class? Why do you think you received this grade? How do you plan to increase your grade before Friday? (End of the marking term).

More Protest Songs...

1. Read the lyrics on the weblink "Joni Mitchell: The Big Yellow Taxi" (on the Message Music site).
2. Answer the following questions.

What issue is this song protesting?
What lyrics stand out to you? Explain...
Do you think this message is effective (people would actually listen and think twice after hearing this song?)

"You don't know what you got till it's gone"

What do you think about the water supply crisis in Atlanta, GA? Explain...

More Protest Songs...

1. Read the lyrics on the weblink "Joni Mitchell: The Big Yellow Taxi" (on the Message Music site).
2. Answer the following questions.

What issue is this song protesting?
What lyrics stand out to you? Explain...
Do you think this message is effective (people would actually listen and think twice after hearing this song?)

Message Song: "Self Destruction"

What messages did you hear in the "Stop the Violence" song?
Do you think it was effective? (Do you think that people would listen to the song and think twice about committing crimes?)

Texas and Sagging Pants Campaign

What do you think about Texas' decision to get their citizens to stop wearing over-sized pants.
Things to think about:

1. Should the government be in charge of focusing on what people are wearing?
2. Do you think that their Music campaign will make a difference?

Message Music Project

How does Message Music make a difference in the world?

LGF Open House: Message Music Project

What do you think about our 8th Grade Message Music?

Message Music Project

Answer the following questions.
1. Who are the members of your group?
2. What "theme" will you focus on? (ie. environment, Protests in Burma, Jena Six, etc...)
3. Which song are you going to use? (Original/Existing Protest song)
4. Why are you focusing on this topic?

Music and Protest

Write a complete definition of what you think MESSAGE MUSIC is.

Music and Justice

Some believe that musicians and other entertainers who are famous should NOT use their career to protest against social injustices. What do you think? Give examples.
Things to think about:

1. Think about John Mellencamp and his song "Jena, take your nooses down" why would people be upset at the fact that he made this song?
2. What if someone used their popularity to speak out against an issue that you morally do not believe in? Would you feel the same?

Dissent Around the World

What are the effective ways that people around the world can help support the Monks in Burma?

Dissent around the World

1. Think about the issues going on in Burma, China. How do you think it is possible for a government to refuse, neglect or limit rights of their "citizens"? How can the dictatorship get away with this? Explain.

Korematsu vs.US,

Do you think the United States government was justified in LIMITING the rights of Japanese citizens? Explain...

Korematsu v. United States

Do you think the United States government was justified in LIMITING the rights of "certain" citizens? Explain...

Immigration and Citizenship

Read the following quote from your Civic textbook and respond. (6-8 sentences)

"An immigrant who wishes to become an American citizen must be able to read, write, and speak English." (page 56)

Immigration and Citizenship

Read the following quote from your Civic textbook and respond. (6-8 sentences)

"An immigrant who wishes to become an American citizen must be able to read, write, and speak English." (page 56)

Citizenship...

What does it mean to be a citizen? When is citizenship important? Expain.

Citizenship...

What does it mean to be a citizen?
When is citizenship most important? Explain.

Remember, a do now response is no less than 6-8 sentences!!!

How did you feel during the Day of Solidarity yesterday. Explain what you experienced.

Day of Solidarity

Why do you think we wear black on a day of "solidarity"? What impact does it have? Explain.

Blogs 101

How can we use blogs in the form of a "do now" ?
Explain ....

Are there possible challenges to using blogs in the classroom? Explain.

Jena Six

What is your perspective on the Jena Six case? Explain...