Welcome Back! Lesson Plans week of September 2- 5

What is Civics?
Tuesday, September 2 (24 minute classes)	Activities Objective:  Getting to know you activity Introduction warm up kinesthetic activity with students. Activity:  You are like me if… Homework:  None
Wednesday – September 3 (25 minute classes)	Activities Objective:  Organization of Civics class.  Go over classroom expectations – hand out syllabus. Activity:  Discuss class expectations.  RRRS (Respectful, Responsible, Ready, Safe) Discuss Service Learning Homework:  None
Thursday – September 4	Activities Objective:  Students will learn how to take effective and efficient notes.  There will be a lecture and hand out on NOTE TAKING Activity:  Note taking.  Assign books to students Homework:  None
Friday – September 5	Activities Objective:  Are you an American?  Who is an American?  Students will learn how our population came to be so diverse. Activity:  CNN News – explain and watch Chapter 1 / Section 1 - Notes on where Americans live.  Homework: None