Monday: Welcome to the House and Senate
Begin study of Legislative Branch
Video- Congress in Action; Powers of Congress
Tuesday: Current Events
Congressional Cartoon Fun
Wednesday: Who's who in the House
and Senate- what do they do?
Assign: Congressional Decision Making
Thursday: Congressional Committees
Ex. Post Facts
Writ of Habeas Corpus
Assign: Worksheet Review of the above
Friday: "Imaginary" Bill Activity
Jeopardy
Assign: Cheer for Bears, Sox, Cubs!
Extra Credit Opportunities
Due Monday, October 5th
Due Monday, October 5th
A) Create a resume as a senate or congressmen- the "ideal" (your ideal) representative. include background information, your major concerns, committees you serve on, bills you have sponsored.
B) Research 2 to 3 bills that this present Congress have passed, describe the bill, who it effects, purpose results etc.
B) Research 2 to 3 bills that this present Congress have passed, describe the bill, who it effects, purpose results etc.
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