Welcome to our Digital Learning Page. Assignments and announcements made here are to supplement days when we are to be out of school for an extended period of time. Please complete the assignments as listed and required.
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DIGITAL LEARNING DAY PLAN
CLASS: Georgia Studies Teacher:Hendricks Grade: 8th
http://portal.dcssga.org
Students, create a schedule and complete the assignment each day we are out of school. I will update this document periodically; so return to it for updates. If you have questions, please email me at [email protected]g
Week of: 3/16/2020 to 3/20/2020
Week of: 3/23/2020 to 3/27/2020
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Assignment Description
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1 - 3/23/2020
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Log on to: https://tinyurl.com/r42mvv9 and read the passage on Government and Laws Overview. Provide a 2 paragraph summary of the article and attach it to the Google Classroom assignment.
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2 - 3/24/2020
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Online Learning for the Judicial Branch of Georgia’s Government https://tinyurl.com/y4vytoqe
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3 - 3/25/2020
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Complete Online Module 14c on “Georgia’s Court System and Juvenile Offenders” https://www.gallopadecurriculum.com/log-in (Complete entire module and exercises online)
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4 - 3/26/2020
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Compose a 5 paragraph essay explaining the purpose of the three branches of government. What is the reason for having them? What role does each play? (Resource location: Google Classroom) Attach as a Google Document and label with the title: Branches of Government
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5 - 3/27/2020
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Journal Entry: What role do you think the citizens of Georgia should play in determining laws and regulations?
If you do not have computer access, complete the assignment in your interactive notebook. Compose at least a one-page journal entry responding to the above prompt. Label the assignment “Citizens and Laws”
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Week of: 3/30/2020 to 4/3/2020
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Day/Date
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Assignment Description
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1 - 3/30/2020
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Complete Online Module 14d on “Local Governments in Georgia” https://www.gallopadecurriculum.com/log-in (Complete entire module and exercises online)
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2 - 3/31/2020
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Complete Online Module 15 on “Georgia’s Economy” https://www.gallopadecurriculum.com/log-in (Complete entire module and exercises online)
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3 - 4/1/2020
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What does it take for a Bill to become a law? Compose a 1 to 2 page response explaining the process. You may use notes, Powerpoint or the School house rock video as resources to assist you. Attach your assignment to the Google Classroom assignment page if you have internet access. If not, complete it in your interactive notebook. Video can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFroMQlKiag
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4 - 4/2/2020
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Journal Entry #2: How much power is too much? In your interactive notebook, compose a 1 page journal entry explaining the purpose of the Supreme Court. Then, provide at least two paragraphs explaining what laws you would make so that each citizen felt equal throughout the state. Label the assignment “How much is too much?” Attach your assignment to the Google Classroom assignment page if you have internet access. If not, complete it in your interactive notebook.
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