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This is a fantastic video of Chicago's newest (future) landmark... the Chicago Spire (coming in 2011). It's a computer generated video, as the Spire obviously isn't complete yet, but still gives a great impression of the Spire's details. Also, it places a CG Spire into the Chicago Skyline - one the most beautiful skylines in the world.

It takes 5-10 minutes to load, and takes about 4-5 minutes long to watch. You'll also need quicktime to watch it. Enjoy!

Constitution Test Part 2 - Study This:

Tomorrow's final portion of the test will be 50 questions, covering these topics:

*Bill of Rights
*Amendment Process
*How a Bill Becomes a Law
*Judicial Branch
*Checks and Balances

And, some sample questions:
1. How many Amendments have actually been ratified?
27
2. At events like the State of the Union, the (blank) is the person who is hidden away in the event of an emergency.
Designated Survivor
3. Who is the leader of the Supreme Court?
Chief Justice
4. Is it possible to win the Presidency without actually getting the most votes?
Yes
5. In a Presidential Election, who breaks a tie?
House of Representatives
6. What kind of representation reflects the New Jersey Plan, giving power to the smaller states?
Equal Representation
7. What was the name of the “solution” to the slave population problem during the Constitutional Convention?
3/5ths Compromise
8. True/False: it is illegal to burn a flag.
False
9. How did the British Influence our Constitution?
Making sure ALL people follow laws.
10. The most prestigious chamber of Congress is led by the (blank) ?
Vice President (President Pro Tempore is 2nd, but usually leads b/c the VP has other things to do)

Constitution Test Clarifications

As lots of people are asking the same questions, maybe I can do some clarifying right now:

*50 Questions each day (Wednesday: 24 Questions on the Articles, Principles and Goals of the Preamble. 26 Questions on the Responsibilities and Duties of the 3 branches. )

*ALL Multiple Choice, matching, True/False, etc. NO ESSAYS.

*I'll do my best to have this graded ASAP. The aides are great at helping with this, so hopefully we can get it done quickly for the students.

Study Sessions - 5/7, 5/8

Anyone is welcome IF YOU'VE SIGNGED UP. With such great turnout, I can take all comers. I need people to sign up, and if you have, honor it and show up. You're welcome anytime between 7:15-7:45. Come when you can!

Field Trip Permission Slips Due 5/7

Please be sure to turn these in... you can't go if I don't get them!

If I get them by Wednesday, you get 5 points extra credit on the Constitution Test.

Homework for 5/5

Students should finish their (red) Take Home Quiz for tomorrow. They had ample class time, so it should already be done.

Before School Study - 5/6, 7:15-7:45

As the title of this post suggests, I'll be available in my room for some before school studying that anyone might need. I'll take all students interested, unless my room becomes too crowded.

See you tomorrow!

Constitution Sample Questions

Here's your first bunch of questions. See if you can get the answers. We'll discuss during our morning study session on Tuesday.

Have a lovely day :)

1. What is a “State of Nature?”
2. What is it called when somebody “gives permission” for another to do something?
3. What is a Social Contract?
4. Which part of the Constitution serves as its introduction, setting up the goals in it?
5. Which Goal deals with giving all people freedom and liberty?
6. Our military executing an attack against a group which has hurt us is called (which Preamble goal):
7. The preparation a vaccine to prevent an epidemic in America is an example of:
8. Which Goal of the Preamble would police officers arresting a suspect be called?
9. Which Goal is represented when states give up their different currencies for one American dollar system (like we have today)?
10. Which Article gives Powers to the Legislative Branch?

Notes from Class - 4/30 & 5/6

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