Development of the U.S. Constitution. Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan.
Lesson Outline
Development of the U.S. Constitution. Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan. Federalists vs Anti-Federalists, Strong central government (Virginia Pl) vs Small states' rights/representation (New Jersey Pl). Great Compromise leading to the final version of the U.S. Constitution in 1789.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's lesson on the development of the U.S. Constitution, PJ was very attentive and clearly followed the different views of Federalists (Virginia Plan) and Anti-Federalists (New Jersey Pl) which led to the Great Compromise.
Development of the U.S. Constitution: Abbreviated class due to MAPP testing.
Lesson Outline
Development of the U.S. Constitution: Abbreviated class due to MAPP testing. Reasons for establishment of the U.S. Constitution in 1789. Constitutional Convention, Federalists vs Anti-Federalists. Need for better balance of Stat's Rights vs Central (Federal) government authority.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Today's Civics session was abbreviated due to MAPP testing. PJ was given a brief overview of how and why the U.S. Constitution was developed in 1789.
Socialism vs Communism: Differences in government and economic philosophy. Socialism allows limited private ownership of property and allows for some "capitalistic" profit in businesses. Communist governments own all property and businesses and workers are paid according to education and skills/ability. Identification of numerous Socialist countries/governments currently in existence around the world.
Assignment
Text pp.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's session on Socialist and Communist governments , PJ was well focused and attentive to this important topic.
Socialism vs Communism: Similarities and fundamental differences. Similarities and fundamental differences. Communism has government ownership/control of businesses and property.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's lesson on the differences and similarities between socialism and communism, PJ was absent due to MAPPS testing.
Capitalism vs .Socialism vs Communism : Video presentation to explain the differences between the 3 forms of government. Capitalism defined as Free Market Economy, Socialism as shared ownership/equality of businesses with some government regulation, Communism as Government control and ownership of businesses and citizens' property/homes.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's session on the Capitalism vs Socialism vs Communism, PJ understood clearly the major differences between each of these economic systems and forms of government. He has previous knowledge of Socialism and Communism through watching numerous educational videos in the Oversimplified History series.
Forms of Government: Socialism, Anarchy: Definition of Socialism as a form of government based upon an economic philosophy of "equality for citizens". Socialist government regulation of businesses. Example of China as a Socialist nation having a "Communist" ruling party, a Chairman/President, and a National People Congress for Lawmaking. Anarchy defined as "no government" and often chaos with a military controlled state.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's lesson on Forms of Government, I presented PJ with a detailed explanation/description of Socialism and used China as an example of a major current Socialist government. PJ has a genuine interest in world historical events and has a solid understanding of the political systems and government structures that I cover with him.
Forms of Government: Types of Governments throughout the world.
Lesson Outline
Forms of Government: Types of Governments throughout the world. Autocracy, Oligarchy, Theocracy, Socialism, Constitutional Monarchy, Absolute Monarchy, Democracies.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's session, PJ was very focused upon the topic of various forms of Governments around the world. In addition to exploring several types of democracy, he was presented with descriptions of lesser-known governments such as Autocracies and Oligarchies. These are governments which existed today and rule over millions of citizens
Types of Governments: Democracies, Autocracy, Theocracy etc. Review of Quiz Results.
Lesson Outline
Types/Forms of Governments: Democracies, Autocracy, Theocracy etc. Review of Quiz Results. Autocracy: Authoritarian government where Citizens not involved in making laws. Dictatorship is one form of an Autocracy. Oligarchy: Small group of wealthy and powerful autocrats.(Russian government). Theocracy: Government which is based
upon a single "state religion". Monarchy: Single ruler like a king or queen, usually autocratic. Roman Empire had Emperors (monarchs) with representative government (Senate etc)
Assignment
Re-read pp.30-35
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's session, PJ was well focused and clearly understood the specific descriptions of numerous types of governments. He has a special affinity for watching numerous "animated videos" of important historical events which has given him background knowledge and a perspective on various topics which I discuss in class.
Quiz: Rights, Responsibilities and Duties of Citizens. U.S. Citizenship. Natural Rights, Bill of Rights, Social Contract. Separation of Powers. Types of Governments.
Lesson Outline
Quiz: Rights, Responsibilities and Duties of Citizens. U.S. Citizenship. John Locke Natural Rights, Bill of Rights, Social Contract. Separation of Powers Montesquieu.. Types of Governments: Democracy ,Constitutional Monarchy Autocracy, Oligarchy.
Types/Forms of Government, Review for Quiz on Rights, Responsibilities, Citizenship etc. Popular
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Lesson Outline
Types/Forms of Government, Review for Quiz on Rights, Responsibilities, Citizenship etc. Explanation and definitions of several significant forms of Government: Democracy-Representative Democracy, Direct Democracy, Constitutional Monarchy (Parliamentary Democracy). Autocracy defined as authoritarian government with no involvement of citizens in lawmaking or policies. Dictatorship form of autocracy. Oligarchy government: Group of wealthy, powerful rulers who allow limited government involvement of citizens. Review of John Locke Natural Rights, Rousseau Social Contract, and Montesquieu Separation of Powers.
Assignment
Study for the Quiz tomorrow.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's session, PJ was well focused on our review for tomorrow's Quiz on the topics of Rights, Responsibilities and Duties of Citizens, U.S. Citizenship, Natural Rights, Social Contract, and Separation of Powers.
