True or False
Civics
Mrs. Atwaters
Students
Supplies/ Grades
100

Class begins at 9:15 a.m.

What is FALSE. Classes begin at 9:30 a.m

BUT, homeroom begins @9:15

100

These laws are based on common sense and were not passed by the gov't.

What are Natural Laws

100

What is the best way (mode of communication) to reach Mrs. Atwaters?

What is by E-mail

My email is Jessica.Atwaters@PalmBeachSchools.org

100

How many classes does your child attend daily?

What is six

100

What supplies do students need for "Key Concepts" (vocabulary)?

What are Notecards

200

Classes are 90 minutes each.

What is False

They used to be, but now classes are about 50 min.

200

Which Enlightenment Thinker do we credit with the idea of "Separation of Powers"?

Who is Charles de Montesquieu (Baron)

200

What is Mrs. Atwaters e-mail address?

What is Jessica.Atwaters@PalmBeachSchools.org

200

What building number are you in right now?

What is Building Two!!!

200

Where will you find student notes and scales?

What is in the binder

300

Civics has an EOC (End of Course) Exam.

What is True

300

Who fought (the two sides) in the French and Indian War

What is The French (& Indians) v. Great Britian

300

How many students does Mrs. Atwaters have?

What is about 106 students

300

What does R.A.C.E. stand for?

What is R - Restate A - Answer C - Cite E - Expand

300

Why do we have Binder checks?

What is To help students stay organized and make studying easier.

400

Grades are posted on SIS every week.

What is True. Grades are posted every week. 

Grades are also updated throughout the week as well.  

400

This writer stated that is was "common sense" for the colonist to seek independence.

Who is Thomas Paine

400

Why does Mrs. Atwaters use "games" and groups in Civics class? 

What is - To provide the students with a 'hands-on" opportunity to work with the new knowledge in the classroom.  To challenge and encourage the students to work collaboratively in their learning. And, to provide space for the kinesthetic learner.

 (Sneaky learning)

400

When do progress reports come out?

What is Tomorrow, September 13th, 2019. PLEASE SIGN & RETURN.

400

Why are supplies needed?

What is in order for student to fully engage and participate in reciprocal teaching and learning

500

Civics is the BEST class ever!!!!

What is True.... Well, I think so!!!!!

500

What are the three powers outlined in the idea of "Separation of Powers"?

What is Legislative, Judicial, & Executive Powers.

500

What does G.Y.L.T. stand for?

What is Get Your Life Together!!

We typically have a G.Y.L.T. Day once per semester... This allows for students to make some of their missing and/or low graded assignments.

500

How often will your child (my student) have Civics Homework?

What is every night 10 - 15 minutes

500

When is the EOC?

What is late early May 2020