This week we learned the basics of how a bill becomes a law. It can get a little more complicated, with committees and types of bills, etc., but you get the idea. Mrs. Maxwell also planned a fun activity to help us understand the bill-passing process (which we soon learned is not so easy--which is exactly what the founders intended!). We also learned about how parliamentary procedure functions by working together to make a snack--who knew learning could be so yummy?!
Now would be a great time to watch Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, since the movie addresses all the things we've been learning about. Below is a good video about how bills become laws to enhance our lesson (BONUS: Anyone who can email me the definitions (in your own words) of "bicamaral" and "filibuster" will get 2 pieces of candy next week!):
ASSIGNMENTS:
OPINION PAPER: What powers do you have in making new laws?
CONSTITUTION JOURNAL: Articles 3 and 4
READING: Madeline is assigned to lead our discussion on Fifty-Five Fathers, but she won't be in class next week. Would Athen or Lilli be willing to lead the discussion in her place? Please email me to let me know...Also, you should be reading The Great Little Madison next.
DEVOTIONAL: Lilli has it next week.
Don't Forget: the KEY vs. SWORD BATTLE EXTRAVAGANZA is happening in a few weeks! Here's the low-down:
- When: Saturday, March 24th, 10:00am-1:00pm
- Where: The home of the Hellyer family: 27325 122nd Ave. E. Graham, 98338
- Open to all current and former Key of Liberty and Sword of Freedom scholars and parents who would like to participate. (Please no non-participating children, as there will be no supervision available for them.)
- Each participant will need to bring the following items:
- Air-soft gun (NO bb, or battery- or CO2-powered guns allowed)
- Eye-protection
- Waterproof boots
- Warm clothing
- Sack lunch
- Ammo and snacks will be provided
Enjoy your weekend! -Mrs. Hellyer
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