Hutchins' History

CRCT Review

SS8CG4 The student will analyze the role of the judicial branch in Georgia state government.

a. Explain the structure of the court system in Georgia including trial and appellate procedures and how judges are selected.

b. Explain the difference between criminal and civil law.

c. Describe the history of the juvenile court.

d. Compare the juvenile justice system to the adult justice system, emphasizing different jurisdictions, terminology, and steps in the criminal justice process.

e. Describe the rights of juveniles when taken into custody.

f. Describe ways to avoid trouble and settle disputes peacefully.

Essential Question:

How does the government help Georgia's citizens to settle their differences?

Warm up:

None?

A:

Today in Class:

We completed a practice CRCT test and a CRCT study guide was handed out. The test over our current government unit is Tuesday.

Longterm Assignments:

Government Test Tuesday April 22. CRCT testing begins next week.

Homework:

Begin reviewing for the CRCT test.

Today in Georgia History:

April 18, 1947 at the Polo Grounds in New York Jackie Robinson hit his first Major League home-run.

Link-O the Day:

http://www.djj.state.ga.us/Commissioner/Commissioner.shtml

My Email Address:

robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

SS8CG4 The student will analyze the role of the judicial branch in Georgia state government.

a. Explain the structure of the court system in Georgia including trial and appellate procedures and how judges are selected.

b. Explain the difference between criminal and civil law.

c. Describe the history of the juvenile court.

d. Compare the juvenile justice system to the adult justice system, emphasizing different jurisdictions, terminology, and steps in the criminal justice process.

e. Describe the rights of juveniles when taken into custody.

f. Describe ways to avoid trouble and settle disputes peacefully.

Essential Question:

How does the government help Georgia's citizens to settle their differences?

Warm up:

None?

A:

Today in Class:

We completed a practice CRCT test and a CRCT study guide was handed out. The test over our current government unit is Tuesday.

Longterm Assignments:

Government Test Tuesday April 22. CRCT testing begins next week.

Homework:

Begin reviewing for the CRCT test.

Today in Georgia History:

April 18, 1947 at the Polo Grounds in New York Jackie Robinson hit his first Major League home-run.

Link-O the Day:

http://www.djj.state.ga.us/Commissioner/Commissioner.shtml

My Email Address:

robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

Review of Government

SS8CG4 The student will analyze the role of the judicial branch in Georgia state government.

a. Explain the structure of the court system in Georgia including trial and appellate procedures and how judges are selected.

b. Explain the difference between criminal and civil law.

c. Describe the history of the juvenile court.

d. Compare the juvenile justice system to the adult justice system, emphasizing different jurisdictions, terminology, and steps in the criminal justice process.

e. Describe the rights of juveniles when taken into custody.

f. Describe ways to avoid trouble and settle disputes peacefully.

Essential Question:

How does the government help Georgia's citizens to settle their differences?

Warm up:

What is a juvenile?

A: Anyone under the age of 17.

Today in Class:

We reviewed the activity sheets the students completed yesterday. We also reviewed the legislative and executive branches of government.

Homework:

Begin reviewing for the CRCT test.

Today in Georgia History:

April 15, 1947 Jackie Robinson (42) became the first African-American to play major league baseball.

Link-O the Day:

http://www.djj.state.ga.us/Commissioner/Commissioner.shtml

My Email Address:

robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

The Executive Branch Day two

Standard:

SS8CG1 The students will describe the role of citizens under Georgia's constitution.

a. Explain the basic structure of the Georgia State Constitution.

b. Explain the concepts of separation of powers.

c. Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens.

d. Explain voting requirements.

e. Explain the role of political parties in Government.

SS8CG2 The students will analyze the role of the legislative branch in Georgia state government.

a. Explain the qualifications, term, election, and duties of members of the General Assembly.

b. Describe the organization of the General Assembly, with emphasis on leadership and the committee system.

c. Trace the steps in the legislative process for a bill to become a law in Georgia.

Georgia On-line Assessment:

1. Go to the Awtrey Home page www.cobbk12.org/~awtrey

2. Double click on CRCT Online Practice

3. Login using the number I gave you and the password: education

4. Double Click on View Teacher Assigned Tests.

5. Click on Mr. Hutchins GAH Test 2

6. Click on Take Test, follow all instructions.

7. You may take this test as many times as you like. I will take your Highest grade.

Essential Question

How does the government help Georgia's citizens to settle their differences?

Warm up:

Are state Supreme Court, court of appeals, superior courts and state attorney generals elected or appointed?

A: Elected.

Today in Class:

Students answered a series of questions about the state executive branch. This piggybacked on yesterdays activity.

Homework:

Study / Review Government Vocabulary I, II, and III

Today in Georgia History:

April 4, 1997 The Atlanta Braves began playing in their new home Turner Field.

Link-O the Day:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonny_Perdue

My Email Address:

robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

The General Assembly and Government Vocabulary II

Standard:

SS8CG1 The students will describe the role of citizens under Georgia's constitution.

a. Explain the basic structure of the Georgia State Constitution.

b. Explain the concepts of separation of powers.

c. Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens.

d. Explain voting requirements.

e. Explain the role of political parties in Government.

SS8CG2 The students will analyze the role of the legislative branch in Georgia state government.

a. Explain the qualifications, term, election, and duties of members of the General Assembly.

b. Describe the organization of the General Assembly, with emphasis on leadership and the committee system.

c. Trace the steps in the legislative process for a bill to become a law in Georgia.

Georgia On-line Assessment:

1. Go to the Awtrey Home page www.cobbk12.org/~awtrey

2. Double click on CRCT Online Practice

3. Login using the number I gave you and the password: education

4. Double Click on View Teacher Assigned Tests.

5. Click on Mr. Hutchins GAH Test 2

6. Click on Take Test, follow all instructions.

7. You may take this test as many times as you like. I will take your Highest grade.

Essential Question:

How does government help the people of Georgia settle their differences?

Warm Up: How long are State Senator and Representatives terms in office?

A: 2 Years.

Today in Class:

Students were given instructions on a new online assessment test which is due no later than Friday for a quiz grade. We then reviewed last weeks vocabulary quiz. After the review we read and discussed how the General Assembly works. As we read and discussed we defined terms on our new vocabulary (Government Vocabulary II) sheet.

Homework:

Read page 539 and create a 10 question quiz any style from this reading. Complete the online CRCT test sometime this week.

Today in Georgia History:

March 31, 1968 Otis Reddings "Sittin' on the Dock of the bay" topped pop music charts nationwide.

Link-O the day:

http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2007_08/house/index.htm

My email address:

robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

CRCT Practice, Vocab Quiz, The Legislative Branch

Standard:

SS8CG1 The students will describe the role of citizens under Georgia's constitution.

a. Explain the basic structure of the Georgia State Constitution.

b. Explain the concepts of separation of powers.

c. Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens.

d. Explain voting requirements.

e. Explain the role of political parties in Government.

SS8CG2 The students will analyze the role of the legislative branch in Georgia state government.

a. Explain the qualifications, term, election, and duties of members of the General Assembly.

b. Describe the organization of the General Assembly, with emphasis on leadership and the committee system.

c. Trace the steps in the legislative process for a bill to become a law in Georgia.

Georgia On-line Assessment:

1. Log-on to the following website (use your ID number and the password education):

https://georgiaoas.org/servlet/a2l

2. Select teacher assigned test.

3. Take the test labeled: Mr. Hutchins GAH Test 1

Essential Question:

How does government help the people of Georgia settle their differences?

Warm Up: None

A: None

Today in Class:

Students were reminded that they have an on-line practice test this weekend it's due Monday. We then reviewed the weeks vocabulary words. After the review the students took a vocab quiz. Once the vocabulary quiz was over We began our study of the legislative Branch (US Congress / Georgia: The General Assembly) which is the law making branch.

Item of Interest:

You can enter the doodle for Google contest and win a $10,000 scholarship as well as a $25,000 dollar technology grant for your school. For more info go to :www.google.com/doodle4google

Homework:

Continue working on Government Vocabulary Part II quiz next week date TBA.

Today in Georgia History:

March 28, 1972 Governor Jimmy Carter signed Georgia's "Sunshine Law" mandating open meetings of state boards and commissions, subject to a few exceptions (such as personnel matters, real estate acquisition, and proceedings of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles).

Link-O the Day:

http://sos.georgia.gov/tours/html/bill.html

My Email address:

robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

Intro to Government

Standard:

SS8CG1 The students will describe the role of citizens under Georgia's constitution.

a. Explain the basic structure of the Georgia State Constitution.

b. Explain the concepts of separation of powers.

c. Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens.

d. Explain voting requirements.

e. Explain the role of political parties in Government.

SS8CG2 The students will analyze the role of the legislative branch in Georgia state government.

a. Explain the qualifications, term, election, and duties of members of the General Assembly.

b. Describe the organization of the General Assembly, with emphasis on leadership and the committee system.

c. Trace the steps in the legislative process for a bill to become a law in Georgia.

Essential Question:

How does government help the people of Georgia settle their differences?

Warm Up:

What is the supreme law of the land?

A: The US Constitution.

Item of Interest:

You can enter the doodle for google contest and win a $10,000 scholarship as well as a $25,000 dollar technology grant for your school. For more info go to :www.google.com/doodle4google

Today in Class:

We begin our study of government today we look at the following topics, the hierarchy of Georgia law, compare the US and Georgia constitution, separation of powers and checks and balances.

Homework:

Finish your government Vocabulary by Friday.

Longterm Assignments:

Quiz over government vocabulary Friday.

Georgia On-line Assessment:

1. Log-on to the following website (use your ID number and the password education):

https://georgiaoas.org/servlet/a2l

2. Select teacher assigned test.

3. Take the test labeled: Mr. Hutchins GAH Test 1

Today in Georgia History:

March 26, 1962 The U.S. Supreme Court issued its Baker v. Carr ruling which established the legal precedent that apportionment of state and legislative districts was subject to the 14th Amendments "Equal Protection" clause. Though the case arose in Tennessee, it set in motion a series of federal court cases involving Georgia;s county unit system and the states system for allocation representation in the General Assembly.

Link-O the Day:

http://www.georgia.gov/00/channel_title/0,2094,4802_1361924,00.htmlrobert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

My email address:

robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

Unit 7 - 9 Test - Government Vocabulary

Standard:

SS8CG1 The student will describe the role of citizens under Georgia’s constitution.             Georgia state constitution.

a. Explain the basic structure of the

b. Explain the concepts of separation of powers and checks and balances.

                        c. Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens

            d. Explain voting requirements and elections in Georgia.

             e. Explain the role of political parties in government.

S8CG2 The student will analyze the role of the legislative branch in Georgia state government.

                         a. Explain the qualifications, term, election, and duties of members of the   General Assembly.

                       b. Describe the organization of the General Assembly, with emphasis on leadership and the committee system.  

            c. Trace the steps in the legislative process for a bill to become a law in Georgia.

Essential Question:

How does goverment help the people of Georgia settle their differences?

Warm Up:

None.

A: None.

Item of Interest:

You can enter the doodle for google contest and win a $10,000 scholarship as well as a $25,000 dollar technology grant for your school. For more info go to :www.google.com/doodle4google

Today in Class:

Students took the Unit 7 - 9 Test and then strted the vocabulary for the government unit.

Homework:

Finish your government Vocabulary by Friday.

Longterm Assignments:

Quiz over government vocabulary Friday.

Georgia Online Assessment:

https://georgiaoas.org/servlet/a2l

Today in Georgia History:

March 25, 1981 Atlanta Braves outfielder Gary Matthews to Philadelphia for pitcher Bob Walk.

Link-O the Day:

http://www.georgia.gov/00/channel_title/0,2094,4802_1361924,00.html

My email address:

robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

Standard:

SS8CG1 The student will describe the role of citizens under Georgia’s constitution.             Georgia state constitution.

a. Explain the basic structure of the

b. Explain the concepts of separation of powers and checks and balances.

                        c. Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens

            d. Explain voting requirements and elections in Georgia.

             e. Explain the role of political parties in government.

S8CG2 The student will analyze the role of the legislative branch in Georgia state government.

                         a. Explain the qualifications, term, election, and duties of members of the   General Assembly.

                       b. Describe the organization of the General Assembly, with emphasis on leadership and the committee system.  

            c. Trace the steps in the legislative process for a bill to become a law in Georgia.

Essential Question:

How does goverment help the people of Georgia settle their differences?

Warm Up:

None.

A: None.

Item of Interest:

You can enter the doodle for google contest and win a $10,000 scholarship as well as a $25,000 dollar technology grant for your school. For more info go to :www.google.com/doodle4google

Today in Class:

Students took the Unit 7 - 9 Test and then strted the vocabulary for the government unit.

Homework:

Finish your government Vocabulary by Friday.

Longterm Assignments:

Quiz over government vocabulary Friday.

Georgia Online Assessment:

https://georgiaoas.org/servlet/a2l

Today in Georgia History:

March 25, 1981 Atlanta Braves outfielder Gary Matthews to Philadelphia for pitcher Bob Walk.

Link-O the Day:

http://www.georgia.gov/00/channel_title/0,2094,4802_1361924,00.html

My email address:

robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

Unit 9 Quiz and Unit 7 - 9 Review

Standard:

SS8H11 The student will evaluate the role of Georgia in the modern civil rights movement.

a. Describe major developments in civil rights and Georgia's role during the 1940s and 1950s; include the roles of Herman Talmadge, Benjamin Mays, the 1946 governor's race and the end of the white primary, Brown v. the Board of Education, martin Luther King Jr., and the 1956 state flag.

b. Analyze the role Georgia and prominent Georgia's played in the civil rights movement of the 1960s and 1970s; include such events as the founding of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), Sibley Commission, admission of Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter to the University of Georgia, Albany Movement, March on Washington, Civil Rights Act, the election of Maynard Jackson as mayor of Atlanta, and the role of lester Maddox.

c. Discuss the impact of Andrew Young on Georgia.

Essential Question:

How did Georgia and the nation change due to the civil rights movement?

Warm Up:

Which Atlanta Mayor helped bring the 1996 Olympics to Atlanta?

A: Maynard Jackson

Item of Interest:

You can enter the doodle for google contest and win a $10,000 scholarship as well as a $25,000 dollar technology grant for your school. For more info go to :www.google.com/doodle4google

Today in Class:

Students took the Unit 9 Quiz today. We then reviewed Units 7 -  9 in preparation for Tuesdays Test.

Homework:

Study the study guide SS8H11. There will be a quiz over this on Monday March 24.

Longterm Assignments:

Quiz over SS8H11 a - d Study Guide March 24th.

Unit 7 - 9 Test SS8H9 a - d and SS8H11 a- d. (WW II - The Civil Rights Movement)

Today in Georgia History:

March 24, 1970 Governor Lester Maddox signed a joint resolution of the General Assembly designating the largemouth bass as Georgia's official state fish.

Link-O the Day:

http://www.georgia.gov/00/channel_title/0,2094,4802_1361924,00.html

My email address:

robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

Review Unit 9 SS8H11a,b,c

Standard:

SS8H11 The student will evaluate the role of Georgia in the modern civil rights movement.

a. Describe major developments in civil rights and Georgia's role during the 1940s and 1950s; include the roles of Herman Talmadge, Benjamin Mays, the 1946 governor's race and the end of the white primary, Brown v. the Board of Education, martin Luther King Jr., and the 1956 state flag.

b. Analyze the role Georgia and prominent Georgia's played in the civil rights movement of the 1960s and 1970s; include such events as the founding of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), Sibley Commission, admission of Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter to the University of Georgia, Albany Movement, March on Washington, Civil Rights Act, the election of Maynard Jackson as mayor of Atlanta, and the role of lester Maddox.

c. Discuss the impact of Andrew Young on Georgia.

Essential Question:

How did Georgia and the nation change due to the civil rights movement?

Warm Up:

Which Atlanta Mayor helped bring the 1996 Olympics to Atlanta?

A: Maynard Jackson

Item of Interest:

You can enter the doodle for google contest and win a $10,000 scholarship as well as a $25,000 dollar technology grant for your school. For more info go to :www.google.com/doodle4google

Today in Class:

We reviewed the students Unit 9 Study guide in preparation for Monday's quiz and Tuesday's test.

Homework:

Study the study guide SS8H11. There will be a quiz over this on Monday March 24.

Longterm Assignments:

Quiz over SS8H11 a - d Study Guide March 24th.

Unit 7 - 9 Test SS8H9 a - d and SS8H11 a- d. (WW II - The Civil Rights Movement)

Today in Georgia History:

March 21, 1965 Accompanied by 3,000 protesters Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led a march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama.

Link-O the Day:

http://www.watson.org/~lisa/blackhistory/civilrights-55-65/index.htmlrobert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

My email address:

Standard:

SS8H11 The student will evaluate the role of Georgia in the modern civil rights movement.

a. Describe major developments in civil rights and Georgia's role during the 1940s and 1950s; include the roles of Herman Talmadge, Benjamin Mays, the 1946 governor's race and the end of the white primary, Brown v. the Board of Education, martin Luther King Jr., and the 1956 state flag.

b. Analyze the role Georgia and prominent Georgia's played in the civil rights movement of the 1960s and 1970s; include such events as the founding of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), Sibley Commission, admission of Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter to the University of Georgia, Albany Movement, March on Washington, Civil Rights Act, the election of Maynard Jackson as mayor of Atlanta, and the role of lester Maddox.

c. Discuss the impact of Andrew Young on Georgia.

Essential Question:

How did Georgia and the nation change due to the civil rights movement?

Warm Up:

Which Atlanta Mayor helped bring the 1996 Olympics to Atlanta?

A: Maynard Jackson

Item of Interest:

You can enter the doodle for google contest and win a $10,000 scholarship as well as a $25,000 dollar technology grant for your school. For more info go to :www.google.com/doodle4google

Today in Class:

We reviewed the students Unit 9 Study guide in preparation for Monday's quiz and Tuesday's test.

Homework:

Study the study guide SS8H11. There will be a quiz over this on Monday March 24.

Longterm Assignments:

Quiz over SS8H11 a - d Study Guide March 24th.

Unit 7 - 9 Test SS8H9 a - d and SS8H11 a- d. (WW II - The Civil Rights Movement)

Today in Georgia History:

March 21, 1965 Accompanied by 3,000 protesters Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led a march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama.

Link-O the Day:

http://www.watson.org/~lisa/blackhistory/civilrights-55-65/index.htmlrobert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

My email address:

Civil Rights Movement and Study Guide

Standard:

SS8H11 The student will evaluate the role of Georgia in the modern civil rights movement.

a. Describe major developments in civil rights and Georgia's role during the 1940s and 1950s; include the roles of Herman Talmadge, Benjamin Mays, the 1946 governor's race and the end of the white primary, Brown v. the Board of Education, martin Luther King Jr., and the 1956 state flag.

b. Analyze the role Georgia and prominent Georgia's played in the civil rights movement of the 1960s and 1970s; include such events as the founding of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), Sibley Commission, admission of Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter to the University of Georgia, Albany Movement, March on Washington, Civil Rights Act, the election of Maynard Jackson as mayor of Atlanta, and the role of lester Maddox.

c. Discuss the impact of Andrew Young on Georgia.

Essential Question:

How did Georgia and the nation change due to the civil rights movement?

Warm Up:

Under which president was the Civil Rights Act of 1964 passed?

A: Lyndon B. Johnson

Today in Class:

We reviewed the students web notes on the Civil Rights Movement and students were given time to work on their Unit 9 Study guide.

Homework:

Continue working on the study guide from yesterday SS8H11. There will be a quiz over this on Monday March 24.

Longterm Assignments:

Quiz over SS8H11 a - d Study Guide March 24th.

Unit 7 - 9 Test SS8H9 a - d and SS8H11 a- d. (WW II - The Civil Rights Movement)

Today in Georgia History:

March 20, 1970 the Brown Thrasher was named Georgia's state bird.

Link-O the Day:

http://www.watson.org/~lisa/blackhistory/civilrights-55-65/index.html

My email address:

robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

Standard:

SS8H11 The student will evaluate the role of Georgia in the modern civil rights movement.

a. Describe major developments in civil rights and Georgia's role during the 1940s and 1950s; include the roles of Herman Talmadge, Benjamin Mays, the 1946 governor's race and the end of the white primary, Brown v. the Board of Education, martin Luther King Jr., and the 1956 state flag.

b. Analyze the role Georgia and prominent Georgia's played in the civil rights movement of the 1960s and 1970s; include such events as the founding of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), Sibley Commission, admission of Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter to the University of Georgia, Albany Movement, March on Washington, Civil Rights Act, the election of Maynard Jackson as mayor of Atlanta, and the role of lester Maddox.

c. Discuss the impact of Andrew Young on Georgia.

Essential Question:

How did Georgia and the nation change due to the civil rights movement?

Warm Up:

Under which president was the Civil Rights Act of 1964 passed?

A: Lyndon B. Johnson

Today in Class:

We reviewed the students web notes on the Civil Rights Movement and students were given time to work on their Unit 9 Study guide.

Homework:

Continue working on the study guide from yesterday SS8H11. There will be a quiz over this on Monday March 24.

Longterm Assignments:

Quiz over SS8H11 a - d Study Guide March 24th.

Unit 7 - 9 Test SS8H9 a - d and SS8H11 a- d. (WW II - The Civil Rights Movement)

Today in Georgia History:

March 20, 1970 the Brown Thrasher was named Georgia's state bird.

Link-O the Day:

http://www.watson.org/~lisa/blackhistory/civilrights-55-65/index.html

My email address:

robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org