Honors U.S. Agenda 8/10 (Const. Debate Intro)

1. BR: Sit in the desk that has your scantron in it (it has your name on it). 

Then, go to Clever to access Canvas. See if you can find the class and calendar for the course.

Add yourself to remind as well if you have not already

2. Pre-Test

3. Continue to work on map (if not finished)

4. Introduce Constitution Debate Topic: Which amendment caused the most change?  

You should devise 3 points/reasons to back up your argument 

(answer to the topic question) with evidence (statistics, quotes, etc., etc.)

 to back up each point, as well as list any sources you used for your research

-cannot use the Bill of Rights

-Must submit on notebook paper, see Remind for picture of a general format to follow

-http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution_amendments_11-27.html

https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/amendments-11-27

-https://law.tamu.libguides.com/c.php?g=513904&p=3510977

 

 

 

Researching:

How do you research a topic? Where do you look first?

How do you know a source is credible and unbiased? Discuss with your group.

-Good Sources in general: 

https://bhs.bartlettschools.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=435453&pREC_ID=links&type=u&id=&sREC_ID=u435453&hideMenu=&linkLabel=U.S.%2BHistory

-Look around for the key words to Research. One of the best strategies is to look at a secondary source first for background knowledge and then use that background knowledge to analyze/identify a strong primary source to be used for evidence.

-Primary vs Secondary Sources

-https://sccollege.edu/Library/Pages/primarysources.aspx

5.How to Debate Notes (Debate on Monday)