Bill of Rights (Assigned 12/6/10)

Analyze the political cartoon above. Answer the following questions with detailed explanations:  1)What does each character in the cartoon symbolize? 2)What do you think is the message of the cartoon? 3)How might this cartoon pertain to American government today? 

Founding Fathers: Proud or Disappointed? (Assigned 11/15/10)

Take a moment to reflect on our recent exploration of both the Declaration of Independence and the events of the American Revolution. In your opinion, are we as a nation today still representing the ideals of our founding fathers as stated in the Declaration of Independence? Why or why not?  Please be sure to explain your opinion thoroughly with thoughtful supporting details.

Revolution!

Watch this awesome video on the American Revolution. Then, discuss some of the events pictured in the video. Which of the events leading up to the American Revolution do you think most influenced the colonists to want to declare their independence from Great Britain?  Explain your opinion with thoughtful details.

Upfront: Who Gets to Be an American? (Assigned Sept. 20th)

Click on the link below and read the article. Using your Blogging Instructions, answer the following questions:

http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/upfront/features/index.asp?article=f092010_14thAmend

1. Do you agree or disagree that the U.S. should allow birthright citizenship?  Why?  Be sure to refer to specific points from the article to support your opinion. 

2. What challenges would come with trying to alter or overturn birthright citizenship as stated in the 14th Amendment?

Upfront: America's Challenges 2011 (Assigned 9/7/10)

 Click on the link below and read the article. Using your Blogging Instructions, answer the following questions.

 http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/upfront/features/index.asp?article=f090610_challenges


1. What do you think is Obama's most important issue to deal with this year? Why?

2. Do you think the President will be able to accomplish everything he has set out to do? Why or why not?

Your Adventure

Describe a time in your life when you went on an adventure or made a discovery of some sort.  How did this experience impact your life?  What did you learn?

Which of the ten amendments in the Bill of Rights do you feel is the most essential for citizens? Defend your answer with at least two reasons/examples.