December 5th - 9th

Week Overview
The snow day on Friday has obviously delayed the test. And I'm not going to give it to you today since I didn't completely finish the chapter. Therefore, Monday will be a "catch-up day" allowing time to tie all lose ends together, and perhaps intro the next chapter?

Monday
As mentioned above, we'll play a little catch-up, as well as finish the chapter.

Objective: Understand the economic problems faced by many after the Revolutionary War, and why there was a need for a change in the national government.

Homework: Study for Test

Tuesday
We'll try taking the test today.

Homework: Read / Outline pp. 158-163 (up to, but not including, "The Constitution of 1787"

Wednesday
Discuss Hamilton, Madison and their goals and objectives for a new national government.

Objective: SWBAT synthesize the players, events and accomplishments of the Constitution convention.

Homework: Read / outline pp. 163-168: One-pager on ch 5 due Friday

Thursday
Discuss the structure of new governmental.

Objective: Understand the concept of "Federalism" and how it's supposed to work.

Homework: Read / outline pp. 168-171: Sig Events due Friday

Friday
Discuss Hamilton's program.

Objective: Explain how A. Hamilton's plan for a national economy changed the US forever.

Homework: Read / outline pp. 171-174.