Warm Ups 4th Marking Period

7th 4th MP

Date:             Warm Up #22

Topic: Because of problems with overpopulation, the government in China states that families should have only one or two children. How much control do you think a government should have over its citizens’ lives?

Use these sentence starters:

I wonder                                           If,

Even though,                                   In short,

Date:              Warm Up #23

A constitution is a document that spells out the laws of a society. Create a constitution that outlines the laws in your household. Cover topics as household purchases, chores, and curfews.

Date:              Warm Up #24

Topic: A bill of rights is a list of freedoms the government promises to protect. Add a bill of rights to your family constitution, outlining the freedoms that should be guaranteed to every family member.

Date:              Warm Up #25

Topic: All adult U.S. citizens have the right to vote, but do you think most voters are informed enough about the candidates and the issues to make the correct choice? How much do you know about the people who are leading our country?

Use these sentence starters:

I wonder                                           If,

Even though,                                   In short,

 

Date:                          Warm Up #26

Topic: The Constitution states that the president of the United States must be at least thirty-five years old. Why do you think this rule was made? Do you think a younger person could do the job just as well?

Use these sentence starters:

I wonder                                           If,

Even though,                                   In short,

Date:                          Warm Up #27

Topic: What are some of the responsibilities adults have as citizens of the United States? What are some of the responsibilities of young citizens?

Use these sentence starters:

I wonder                                           If,

Even though,                                   In short,

Date:                          Warm Up #28

Topic: Which do you enjoy more, learning about ancient history or learning about current events? Why?

Use these sentence starters:

I wonder                                           If,

Even though,                                   In short,