Still Learning About Congress

Goal: Finish lesson 3 of "All About Congress" and work on Congress Profile Project

Agenda: 
Journal
CNN Ten
Understanding Congress
Project Work Time

1. Journal 
Write about some news you've heard about recently.

2. CNN Ten 
Let's check out today's 10 minutes of news.

3. Understanding Congress 

• Today you are working on the third lesson in the Congress chapter of our textbook (using the handouts provided).  
• Your job is still to find TEN FACTS for this third lesson.
• We will have our test on the structure of Congress this Thursday. 

4. Project Work Time 

• The rest of the class time is dedicated to your projects. 
• I only have Project Proposals from the following groups: 
• Antonio, Gahel
• Eli, Luis
• Tiarah 
• Daniel 
• Yasmine, Emily, Hailey
• If your name is not listed above, please make sure you send me your completed project proposal (pictured above). 

5. Rough Drafts 

• I should see a rough draft of everyone's work by today. If you just jumped into working on the project, that's fine, but I should still see your plan. 
• Make SURE your project is addressed to a specific audience. 

CHECK YOURSELF: What You Should Have Turned In So Far: 

Congress Profile Project in Google Classroom 

Initial Ideas Form 

Project Proposal Document (completed with partner) 

Reminders: 

• Check Powerschool. Grades should be up to date, and we have two weeks left of the quarter.
• LGBTQ+ Students apply for the SD Pride Youth Leadership Academy HERE! Ask me if you have questions.