10/13/10

Today's agenda:

1)  Notes ("Creating Republican Institutions, 1776-87").
2)  Went to computer lab to do some Research Paper investigation.  I also handed out a Research Tips sheet.
Options in the lab included: a)  Becoming more familiar with the topic with some general research.
b)  Searching for primary sources online.
c)  Discussing the topic with Mr. Unis.
d)  Searching online databases of college or public libraries looking for available sources for your paper.

3)  Homework:  Read the packet "The Mini-Debates of Philadelphia" to prepare for the Constitutional Convention Debate/Graded Discussion tomorrow.  You will need to respond orally to at least 2 different issues.
Assigned position based on your birth month:
a)  If the issue only has 2 options (A or B), then January-June takes A and July-December takes B.
b)  Three options (A/B/C), divide up Jan-Apr/May-Aug/Sept-Dec.
c)  Four options (A/B/C/D), divide up Jan-Mar/Apr-Jun/Jul-Sept/Oct-Dec.