The Bill of Rights: 10 Ammendments...

Hey Gang,

      Today is another FLEX day.  I will be here at noon and be staying until 8pm.  As for the day today, there are a few things you must do.

1. Finish both the modules that have been assigned over the past two weeks.  ( Slip Game & 7 Principles)
2. Log onto Edmodo and join the group Bill of Rights: 10 Ammendments
3. Read the TIME Magazine article Your Bill of Rights
4. Contribute to an academic discussion centered on the Bill of Rights.

The issues addressed in the Bill of Rights include freedom of religion, press, speech, and assembly; the right to keep and bear firearms; the right to refuse to house soldiers on private property; the right to trial by jury and due process of law; protection against unreasonable searches and seizures; and protection against cruel and unusual punishment. These subjects would be covered in the first eight of ten amendments known as the Bill of Rights. Madison used the Virginia Declaration of Rights, written by George Mason in 1776, as he led the development of the national Bill of Rights.


From the cluttered mind of C,
Teacher School District of Waukesha
Waukesha STEM Academy

Constitutional Principles II...

Happy Monday Teenie Boppers,

      It is great to be back here with all of you.  I hope your module on Friday helped you construct some meaning out of the Constitution.  Those 7 principles we found in the module can be found and revisited in the media below...

7 Constitutional Principles

Hippocampus Constitutional Principles

      I would highly suggest you revisit at least one of these links to set your table for class.  As we discuss your understanding and learning from last week, there is an essential question we all need to keep in our minds.  Why do you think the Framers and Founders emphasized these constitutional principles so much?

      Remember, you have two modules due tomorrow.  The Slip Game module and the 7 Principles module from last week.  Once you have set your table, revisited some of the media, and have your work, meet in community circle.  Enjoy!



From the cluttered mind of C, Teacher
School District of Waukesha
Waukesha STEM Academy