Sidney Public Schools

Day 2: Friday, August 20th 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + BRI Think the Vote Discussion
* Review Syllabus
   + Turn in for Grade
* Jaywalking: Citizenship Test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJlY9C7YWzI
* Citizenship Test Review: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_gxo8AdjqIYFNrdv8rjaf2dOuL1BdMsjoKNzQrCPly4/edit#slide=id.g9102a736b6_2_364
   + How did we do? 
* (Former) Justice David Souter on Civic Knowledge (about 3:25 in until 6:36); http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/perils-of-eroded-civic-knowledge-forewarned-790540867791?cid=sm_fb_maddow
   + Exit Ticket: Answer EACH of the Following Questions in 2-3 Sentences
      1. Video Notes
      2. What was his theme or message?
      3. Do you agree with his thesis? Explain.
      4. How does his thesis relate to the course syllabus?   
      5. Why did you think this course is required? What is the Point? 
EXTRA CREDIT: Ask (Verbally) Your Parent(s)/Guardian(s)/Sibling(s) the 50 Citizenship Test Questions
   + Record Scores, Who You asked, And What You Learned 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Exit Ticket Questions 1-3




Day 3: Monday, August 23rd 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Review (Former) Justice David Souter on Civic Knowledge/ Exit Ticket DUE
       - Civic Ignorance
          + Presidential Power vis-à-vis marijuana legalization 
          + January 6th Insurrection
          + Sasse on Kavanaugh Hearing: “We Can And We Should Do Better Than This” (15:47 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlAHS6pT5A4
          + Washington Post Crime Statistics Database:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/investigations/police-shootings-database/
   + New BRI Think the Vote 
* Citizenship Test Requirement to Graduate
   + Overview
   + Is Jaywalking Real, and Why Does it Matter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Url1HL6oExk
   + Individual Work on SAC Packet: Citizenship Test SAC 2021-2022.docx
* Think the Vote Civic Participation:"Should the United States Try to Nation Build in the Middle East?": https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/should-the-united-states-try-to-nation-build-in-the-middle-east/
   + Complete a Bill of Rights Institute Think the Vote Response in 5-10 sentences including the following BRI criteria:
       1. Answer cited facts and constitutional arguments
       2. Answered in cohesive sentences that were free of distracted spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors
       3. Answer addressed counter-arguments and opposing concerns in a respectful manner
       4. Answer was organized in a manner that flowed logically and read clearly
Write on Microsoft Word or Google and Print copy to be included with a Civic Participation Form: Participation Form.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* SAC Packet




Day 4: Tuesday, August 24th 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
* Small Groups: Finish SAC Prep/SAC Deliberation
   + SAC Packet Reflection:Citizenship Test SAC 2021-2022.docx
* Whole Class Discussion   
   + Fareed's Take-The Need for National Service: https://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2019/05/10/exp-gps-0512-fareeds-take.cnn
       - "Coddling of the American Mind" Assertion (Over Protected/Immature Seniors)/Solution (Gap Year) 
   + Three rules for staying out of poverty - Opinion - The Florida Times-Union - Jacksonville, FL: https://www.jacksonville.com/article/20120127/OPINION/801258741
   + Clips: https://www.sidney.k12.mt.us/site/default.aspx?PageType=14&DomainID=22&PageID=4236&ModuleInstanceID=5061&ViewID=9d7780dc-000e-458b-ba39-cfc84059b040&IsMoreExpandedView=True
   + If Time/Extra Credit: Malala/Jon Stewart Interview (about 12:30 Minutes in): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjGL6YY6oM
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* SAC Packet Reflection and Drug Free Communities Coalition Presentation Prep

Day 5: Wednesday, August 25th 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Citizenship Test Tomorrow for a Grade/Scantron so Bring a Pencil
   + SAC Packet Reflection DUE
* Drug Free Communities Coalition Presentation
EXTRA CREDIT: iCivics Games: Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot)
   + "Sortify"https://www.icivics.org/games/sortify
   + "Immigration Nation": https://www.icivics.org/games/immigration-nation
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* SAC Packet Reflection




Day 6: Thursday, August 26th 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + BRI Think the Vote Discussion
   + SAC Packet/Reflection Discussion
   + Seinfeld Teaches History: https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/world-war-ii-101/n10251
       - Friday's Video: This Friday 8/27 @ 10:15 "Election" (1999): Election Parent-Guardian Form
* Citizenship Test for a Grade
   + Scantron: Bring a Pencil
   + After Test: Either Read a NYT UpFront Magazine or Play eaither of the following iCivics Games
      - "Sortify"https://www.icivics.org/games/sortify
      - "Immigration Nation": https://www.icivics.org/games/immigration-nation
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Citizenship Test 




FRIDAY August 27th: Civic Enrichment/Extra Credit Video @ 10:15: "Election" (1999): Election Parent-Guardian Form




Day 7: Monday, August 30th 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + BRI Think the Vote 
* West Wing S1E1 "Pilot"
   + Video Worksheet: West Wing Video Worksheet Episode 1 2021-2022.docx  
EXTRA CREDIT: icivics.org "Executive Command": https://www.icivics.org/games/executive-command
   + Set Up Account
   + Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot)
* Think the Vote Civic Participation: "Should Schools Require Students to Wear Masks?" : https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/should-schools-require-students-to-wear-masks/
   + Complete a Bill of Rights Institute Think the Vote Response in 5-10 sentences including the following BRI criteria:
       1. Answer cited facts and constitutional arguments
       2. Answered in cohesive sentences that were free of distracted spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors
       3. Answer addressed counter-arguments and opposing concerns in a respectful manner
       4. Answer was organized in a manner that flowed logically and read clearly
Write on Microsoft Word or Google and Print copy to be included with a Civic Participation Form: Participation Form.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* West Wing Video Worksheet  




Day 8: Tuesday, August 31st 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + West Wing Video Discussion/ Worksheet DUE: West Wing Video Worksheet Episode 1 2021-2022.docx
* "How Much Does the President Really Matter" Podcast (56:52 Minutes): https://freakonomics.com/podcast/president-matter-redux/
    + Assignment
       1. Notes
       2. Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)         
       3. Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)  
       4. List and discuss the most important idea or principle learned through this podcast
       5. If you were writing a quiz or test, what question would you include and answer you were looking for?   
EXTRA CREDIT: icivics.org "Executive Command": https://www.icivics.org/games/executive-command
   + Set Up Account
   + Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot)
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Podcast Questions 




Day 9: Wedneday, September 1st 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + West Wing Wednesday
   + Finish Podcast
       - Podcast Discussion/ Assignment DUE
* Constitution in School Packet and Guest Speaker Worksheet: School Board and School Policy 2021-2022.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Constitution in School Packet and Guest Speaker Worksheet




Day 10: Thursday, September 2nd 2021
* Guest Speakers: Trustee/School Board President Benjamin Thogersen, Supeerintendent Brent Sukut, Principal Carl Dynneson and Vice Principal Danny Coryell to Discuss School, Policy, Governance  
   + Constitution in School Packet and Guest Speaker Worksheet: School Board and School Policy 2021-2022.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Constitution in School Packet and Guest Speaker Worksheet




LABOR DAY WEEKEND Friday 09/03-Monday 09/06




Day 11: Tuesday, September 7th 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + BRI Think the Vote 
* "1776" Musical
   + Assignment: 1776 Musical Worksheet 2020-2021.docx
       1. Video Notes
       2. The film will end on July 4, 1776, but on what date does it begin? In what city is the Continental Congress meeting? 
       3. Why was this important to Benjamin Franklin in selecting Richard Henry Lee to present the resolution for independence and not John Adams?
       4. Why was John Dickinson of PA against independence?
       5. Why does Hancock in the video say that independence should be unanimous?
- Alternative Homework Assignment
   + CSM: How well do you Know the Declaration?:  https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2011/0704/How-well-do-you-know-the-Declaration-of-Independence-Take-our-quiz/A-group-of-men-named-the-Committee-of-Five-submitted-the-Declaration-of-Independence-to-the-Continental-Congress.-Who-of-these-men-was-not-on-the-committee
       1. Write down the Question
       2. Write Down your Answer
       3. Write Down Correct Answer
       4. Write Down your Score
       5. BONUS: Ask Parent(s) to take Quiz and record score
* Think the Vote Civic Participation: "Should Schools Require Students to Wear Masks?" : https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/should-schools-require-students-to-wear-masks/
   + Complete a Bill of Rights Institute Think the Vote Response in 5-10 sentences including the following BRI criteria:
       1. Answer cited facts and constitutional arguments
       2. Answered in cohesive sentences that were free of distracted spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors
       3. Answer addressed counter-arguments and opposing concerns in a respectful manner
       4. Answer was organized in a manner that flowed logically and read clearly
Write on Microsoft Word or Google and Print copy to be included with a Civic Participation Form: Participation Form.docx
EXTRA CREDIT: Listen to the following 1 Hour Podcast "Can Governors Ban School Mask Mandates": https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/podcast/can-governors-ban-school-mask-mandates
   1. Notes
   2. Summary/What I learned/Worth Listening
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* "1776" Musical Assignment or Alternative Homework Assignment




Day 12: Wednesday, September 8th 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + West Wing Wednesday
  + Assignment(s) Review 
* "1776" Musical
   + Assignment: 1776 Musical Worksheet 2020-2021.docx
       1. Video Notes
       2. Why position does Ben Franklin’s son hold? 
       3. What do the following suggest for the animal to be the symbol of the United States? Why (except Adams, he never gives a reason)?
           a. Franklin-
           b. Jefferson-
           c. Adams-
       4. What does Reverend Witherspoon want to put in the Declaration? Why?
       5. What clause is Rutledge of SC upset about that is included in the Declaration? Does that clause make the final draft? Why or why not? 
- Alternative Homework Assignment: 1776 Alternative Assignment.pdf
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* "1776" Musical Assignment or Alternative Homework Assignment

Day 13: Thursday, September 9th 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + Assignment(s) Review 
* "1776" Musical
   + Assignment: 1776 Musical Worksheet 2020-2021.docx
       1. Video Notes
       2. “A representative not only owes his people his industry, but also his judgment and if he surrenders that judgment to public opinion, he betrays the people.” Who said the following quote, to whom, and what does it mean?
       3. Why Does John Hancock say he made his signature so big on the D.O.I.?
       4. What criminal act are the founders engaging in by signing the Declaration?  What joke does Franklin make regarding the signing?  
       5. What was your favorite part of the movie? Why? 
   + Alternative Homework Assignment: 1776 Alternative Assignment.pdf
* Extensions
  + When is the Real Independence Day? July 2nd or July 4th? NCC Article: https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/when-is-the-real-independence-day-july-2-or-july-4
  + John Adams Letter to Abigail on Independence: John and Abigail Letters on Independency Handout.pdf
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* "1776" Musical Assignment or Alternative Homework Assignment

Day 14: Friday, September 10th 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + BRI Think the Vote Discussion 
  + Assignment(s) Review 
* Pocket Constitution and Text Handout (Book Cover Quiz Next Tuesday)
  + "Letter to Henry Lee" from Thomas Jefferson (American Mind Letter): pg. 48 
  + "Fragment on the Constitution and Union" (Apple of Gold) by Abraham Lincoln: pg. 55
* Harvard Foundations(edEx) Video: THOMAS E. PATTERSON on "American Government: Constitutional Foundations" ( 26:39 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXBhhojQ98M
  + Assignment
      1. Video Notes
      2. Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)         
      3. Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)    
      4. List and Describe 2-3 Concepts Learned
      5. Summary and Worth listening to/watching? 
   + Alternative Assignment: American Political Culture and Constitutional Foundations.docx
      1. Read and highlight or underline
      2. Comment and emoji when necessary
      3. Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)         
      4. Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)    
      5. List and Describe 2-3 Concepts Learned
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Harvard Foundations (edEx) Video Notes and Responses 




Day 15: Monday, September 13th 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + BRI Think the Vote 
  + Book Cover QUIZ TOMORROW
* Note Outline: Foundations Note Outline I for Quiz 1 2021.docx
    + Review and turn in Harvard Foundations (edEx) Video Notes and Responses 
    + Chapter 2 Notes I-III  Chapter 2 Lesson 1: pgs. 36-37
    + How to take Notes Overview/ T-Notes or Cornell Notes
* Magna Carta and the Constitution Annenberg (27 Minutes) Video: https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/magna-carta-and-the-constitution/
   + Assignment 
       1. Notes 
       2. 3 Ideas Learned (List and Describe) regarding the Magna Carta 
       3. In 2+ Sentences, explain the importance of the Magna Carta to America's Government 
* Think the Vote Civic Participation: "Should State Governments Phase Out Gasoline Cars?": https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/should-state-governments-phase-out-gasoline-cars/
   + Complete a Bill of Rights Institute Think the Vote Response in 5-10 sentences including the following BRI criteria:
       1. Answer cited facts and constitutional arguments
       2. Answered in cohesive sentences that were free of distracted spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors
       3. Answer addressed counter-arguments and opposing concerns in a respectful manner
       4. Answer was organized in a manner that flowed logically and read clearly
Write on Microsoft Word or Google and Print copy to be included with a Civic Participation Form: Participation Form.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Notes/Responses and Chapter 2 Notes I-III

Day 16: Tuesday, September 14th 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + Book Cover Quiz
  + Video Notes/Responses and Chapter Notes
  + Review British Documents (pgs, 818-819)
* Chapter 2 Notes III-V: English Heritage and Enlightenment Philosophers
   + Chapter 2 Lesson 1: pgs. 37-39
* Book Review
        + pgs. 4-5 #1-3 & WWYD; pg. 32 #20-21; pg. 38 (Exploring the Essential Questions) #1-2, pg. 41 #1;  pg. 63 #1 & 14; pg. 64 #16
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter 2 Notes and Book Review

Day 17: Wednesday, September 15th 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + West Wing Wednesday
  + College Fair will be back on site this year on September 15th from 9:00-10:30 am. This will be in the gym, Seniors for 2nd period, Juniors for 3rd (they will be back for the last 25 min of 3rd period).  
* Chapter 2 Notes I-V: English Heritage and Enlightenment Philosophers
   + BRI's Philosophies Behind the US Constitution (5:30 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SZsoY-L7MY&feature=youtu.be
* Book Review
        + pgs. 4-5 #1-3 & WWYD; pg. 32 #20-21; pg. 38 (Exploring the Essential Questions) #1-2, pg. 41 #1;  pg. 63 #1 & 14; pg. 64 #16
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter 2 Notes and Book Review

Day 18: Thursday, September 16th 2021 (Constitution Day Celebration: September 17th, 1787)
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + BRI Think the Vote Discussion 
  + Correct Book Review
* Constitution Day Clips/Articles
   + NCC Article on 10 Myths: https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/top-10-myths-about-the-constitution-on-constitution-day/
   + ACLU Clip (2:50 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kh-SaU8DzoY
   + Bridge of Spies Clip (1:42 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2gLGW9w8Hk
* Enlightenment Philophers: Free Speech 
   + Voltaire (1694-1778) Religious Tolerance and Free Speech: https://www.theguardian.com/books/shortcuts/2015/jan/18/beginners-guide-voltaire-philosopher-free-speech-tolerance
       - “I disagree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it” 
   + John Stuart Mills Essay on Liberty: "Mill's Argument for Free Speech: A Guide": https://philosophicaldisquisitions.blogspot.com/2018/11/mills-argument-for-free-speech-guide.html
* Texas v Johnson Case Study Assignment from pg 61
   + Read the Background and Arguments from Each Side
       1. Argument Examination
           a. What is the BEST argument from Opinion A (List and Discuss)
           b. What is the BEST argument from Opinion B (List and Discuss)
       2. Answer the "Exploring the Essential Question" Based on the "Issue"  in 3+ Sentences
           + Constitutional Thinking Clip: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4GyIxyDUwGqRG1TQW5sYUFZUUU/view?ts=597154b3
                         Constitutional Thinking: Determining the Intent of the Law and its Constitutionality 
                 1. What does it say (Words Matter): Read the Words of the Law/Constitutional Amendmentment Provision Involved
                 2. Past: Look at the History of the Law/Issue and Look at the Traditions surrounding the words of the law
                 3. Fairness/stare decisis: Look at Precedent (earler decisions regarding same/similiar issue) 
                 4. Present: Look at purpose or value of law (how does it fit with our "evolving" standard(s) of decency and reflect our American values)
                 5. Future: Look at the consequence of deciding one way or another (whatever is decided the decision sets a new model/precent, could create a slippery slope/law of unintended consequences, and signals values)
       3. Go to icivics.org to play Argument Wars and hit the arrow until you get to the case "TEXAS  V. JOHNSON":  https://www.icivics.org/games/argument-wars
          + If Absent, Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot)  
       4. What Did the Supreme Court Decide? Summarize the decision. 
           + Oyez Oral Arguments and Decision: https://www.oyez.org/cases/1988/88-155
        5. Explain: Do you agree/disagree with that decision? Explain
           + "A Conversation on the Constitution: Free Speech (29 Minutes/About 8:30 for Baseline of Court's Rulings/9:10 For Texas v. Johnson Case): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/conversation-constitution-freedom-speech/
           + C-SPAN Texas v. Johnson Clips
                - Joey Johnson, a member of the "Revolutionary Communist Party Youth Brigade" Speaks about the Case (1:29 Minutes): https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?840
                - Joey Johnson responds to ruling (5:32 Minutes): https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?840
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Texas v. Johnson Case Study Assignment from pg 61




FRIDAY September 17th: Civic Enrichment/Extra Credit Video @ 10:15: "Bridge of Spies"




Day 19: Monday, September 20th, 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + BRI Think the Vote 
  + Review and Grade Assignment
* Chapter 2 Notes VI: Colonial Governments 
   + Chapter 2 Lesson 1: pgs. 39-40, 820-821 
* Worksheet and Book Review 
   + Mayflower (#1-3) and Fundamentals Worksheets (#1-3): Mayflower Compact and Fundamental Orders of Connecticut Workshe.pdf
   + pg. 41 #4 and Reading Progress Check; pg. 63 #2
EXTENSION: Pilgrims, Principles, and Politics - Bill of Rights Institute:  https://billofrightsinstitute.org/e-lessons/pilgrims-principles-and-politics
* Think the Vote Civic Participation: "Should State Governments Enlist Citizens to Enforce Laws?" : https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/should-state-governments-enlist-citizens-to-enforce-laws/ 
   + Complete a Bill of Rights Institute Think the Vote Response in 5-10 sentences including the following BRI criteria:
       1. Answer cited facts and constitutional arguments
       2. Answered in cohesive sentences that were free of distracted spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors
       3. Answer addressed counter-arguments and opposing concerns in a respectful manner
       4. Answer was organized in a manner that flowed logically and read clearly
Write on Microsoft Word or Google and Print copy to be included with a Civic Participation Form: Participation Form.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Worksheet Questions (1-3, 1-3: 6 Questions) and Book Review pg. 41 #4 and Reading Progress Check; pg. 63 #2 (3 Questions) 



 
Day 20: Tuesday, September 21st, 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
* Grade Worksheet and Review Book Review 
   + Mayflower (#1-3) and Fundamentals Worksheets (#1-3): Mayflower Compact and Fundamental Orders of Connecticut Workshe.pdf
   + pg. 41 #4; pg. 41 Reading Progress Check pg. 63 #2
* Chapter 2 Notes VII-IX: Colonies on the Own, Britain Tightens Control, and Colonial Unrest
   + Chapter 2 Lesson 2: pgs. 42-45
   + History This Week "No Representation, No Peace (22 Minutes) Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/history-this-week/id1493453604?i=1000492781320
       1. Notes
       2. Summary of the Podcast including what was the most important idea, concept, or principle learned?
       3. Was this podcast worth listening to discussing What did you think of what you heard? 
       BONUS: This episode was produced in the fall of 2020 after the summer BLM protests. What similarities and/or differences do you see between those protests and the Sons of Liberty described in the podcast? Explain. 
* Video Extensions
   + Learn Liberty Clip on French and Indian War and Taxes (4:58 Minutes): https://www.learnliberty.org/videos/how-mercantilism-started-the-american-revolution/
   + BRI's Homework Help Series- Road to Revolution (4: 55 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbbsQpmTD5g&feature=youtu.be
   + Learn Liberty America's Founding Part 1- Why Our Founders Risked it All (1:49 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbfgdbdvu2A
   + Learn Liberty America's Founding Part 2- The Colonists v British Soldiers (3:32 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ce6KLeOJrY
   + Learn Liberty America's Founding Part 3- Taxes and Abuse of Power (3:40 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_CVswJSQlo
   + Learn Liberty America's Founding Part 4- The Ideas behind a Revolution (3:10 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQMSdrgSNlM
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter 2 Lesson 2 Notes V-VII and Podcast Notes/Questions 




Day 21: Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Review and Grade Assignment
   + West Wing Wednesday
* Chapter 2 Notes X-XII: Lesson 2
   + Chapter 2 Lesson 2:pgs. 45-48
   + Morgan Freeman's Thoughts on the Declaration of Independence (4:47 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvjLMyii9Y8
   + Movie Stars Read the Declaration (9:41 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETroXvRFoKY
* Book Review Questions:
   + pg. 32 # 18-19; pg. 44 Reading Progress Check; pg. 46 Critical Thinking; pg. 48 #4-5; pg. 63-64 #4, 12-13
* Video Extensions
   + SchoolHouse Rocks-No More Kings (3 Minutes) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-9pDZMRCpQ
   + JFK reading the Declaration (10:57 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poT5yr5lJCU
   + What you Might not Know about the Declaration Ted Talk (3:37 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKJMWHCUoiw
   + Scene from John Adams Docu-Series (3:49 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7o5kWrbJJE&feature=share
   + Too Late to Apologize-A Declaration (3:21 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZfRaWAtBVg|
   + Learn Liberty America's Founding Part 5-Is There a Right to a Revolution (3:59 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQt-BOTgGnE
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Malcolm Gladwell's "Tempest in a Teacup" (38:45 Minutes) Podcast: http://revisionisthistory.com/episodes/33-tempest-in-a-teacup
  + Notes, Brief Summary including What was the most important idea, concept, or principle learned?, Was this podcast worth listening to discussing What did you think of what you heard?  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* DOI Book Review Questions

Day 22: Thursday, September 23rd, 2021 
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + BRI Think the Vote Discussion 
  + Review and Grade Assignment
* Chapter 2 Lessons 1-2 QUIZ: Notes I-XI
   + After Quiz
      -Read and UpFront or Take Notes from Post Independence Note Outline: Note Outline-Post Independence 2021.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter 2 Lessons 1-2 QUIZ




FRIDAY September 17th: Civic Enrichment/Extra Credit Video @ 10:15: "Chicago 7" (2020): 
   + Parent Form: Chicago 7-All Classes.docx
   + imdb info: Chicago 7 imdb.pdf




Day 23: Monday, September 27th, 2021 
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + BRI Think the Vote 
* Guest Speakers : Mayor Rick Norby and City Clerk/Treasurer Jessica Chamberlin Prep
   + Guest Speaker Worksheet: Mayor Norby 2021-2022.docx
   + Annenberg Video "Executive Branch: What does a Mayor Do?" (19 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/executive-branch-mayor/
 * Think the Vote Civic Participation: "Should State Governments Have Recall Elections?" : https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/should-state-governments-have-recall-elections/
   + Complete a Bill of Rights Institute Think the Vote Response in 5-10 sentences including the following BRI criteria:
       1. Answer cited facts and constitutional arguments
       2. Answered in cohesive sentences that were free of distracted spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors
       3. Answer addressed counter-arguments and opposing concerns in a respectful manner
       4. Answer was organized in a manner that flowed logically and read clearly
Write on Microsoft Word or Google and Print copy to be included with a Civic Participation Form: Participation Form.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Guest Speakers : Mayor Rick Norby and City Clerk/Treasurer Jessica Chamberlin Prep




Day 24: Tuesday, September 28th, 2021 
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
* Mayor Rick Norby and City Clerk/Treasurer Jessica Chamberlin Presentation 
   + Guest Speaker Worksheet: Mayor Norby 2021-2022.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Guest Speakers Worksheet





Day 25: Wednesday, September 29th 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Quiz Review and Presentation Review
   + West Wing Wednesday
* Video Extensions
   + Learn Liberty America's Founding Part 6- Creating a Country: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiyjVm-O1b8
   + JibJab Founding Fathers Rap (1:43 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8U4T1IH1C8
* Chapter 2 Post Independence Note Outline: Note Outline-Post Independence 2021.docx
   + pg. 6 Esssential Question A-C
   + Chapter 2(1) Notes I-II (pg. 48; pgs. 6-8) 
OPTION ASSIGNMENT/EXTENSION: State Constitutions Packet.pdf
   + Read and Underline or Highlight
   + List AND Describe 3 Ideas Learned 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter 2/1 Notes 




Day 26: Thursday, September 30th 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + BRI Think the Vote Discussion 
   + U.S. Debt Clock: https://www.usdebtclock.org/
* Izzit "World of Money" (15:56 Minutes): https://www.izzit.org/products/detail.php?video=world_of_money
       1. Notes
       2. In 3-5 Sentences Explain Using Examples from the video:Why does government matter in economics? What role does the government play? 
* Chapter 2(1) Notes III
   + pg. 9

+ Why Government intro Worksheet
* Book Review Questions
   + pg. 7 Exploring the Essential Question
   + pg. 8 Exploring the Essential Question
   + pg. 11 #1, 3, 4
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: HISTORY This Week: (27 Minutes)"Killing the Gold Standard": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/history-this-week/id1493453604?i=1000516765287
   + Notes, Worth Listening to? Explain
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Notes/Responses and Book Review Questions




FRIDAY October 1st: Civic Enrichment/Extra Credit Video @ 10:15: "Robinhood"
   + IMDb Review of Movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0955308/

Day 27: Monday, October 4th 2021-"Shakespeare in the Schools" w/ Modified Class Schedules
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + Correct Video Notes/Responses and Book Review Questions
  + BRI Think the Vote 
* Chapter 2(1) Notes IV-V: Note Outline-Post Independence XI-XVIII.docx
   + pgs. 12-13 and pgs. 49-53
EXTENSION: C-SPAN CLIPS: https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?7035&fbclid=IwAR2sFI0voZ_VhVks3wkx7OxQ7yj2SGjOtGqekLFNfvhIRpJISWxPt1bHLQM
* Think the Vote Civic Participation: "Should the Senate Reform the Filibuster?":  https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/should-the-senate-reform-the-filibuster/
   + Complete a Bill of Rights Institute Think the Vote Response in 5-10 sentences including the following BRI criteria:
       1. Answer cited facts and constitutional arguments
       2. Answered in cohesive sentences that were free of distracted spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors
       3. Answer addressed counter-arguments and opposing concerns in a respectful manner
       4. Answer was organized in a manner that flowed logically and read clearly
Write on Microsoft Word or Google and Print copy to be included with a Civic Participation Form: Participation Form.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
*Worksheet and Book Review Questions

Day 28: Tuesday, October 5th 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Review and Discuss Notes
* Chapter 2(1) Notes IV-V: Note Outline-Post Independence XI-XVIII.docx
   + pgs. 12-13 and pgs. 49-53
* Worksheet and Book Review Questions
   + Iroquois Confederation/Article Worksheet: Iroquois Confederation and Articles Worksheet.pdf
      - Iroquois Confederation #2-3
      - Articles of Confederation Worksheet #1
   + Book Review Questions 
      - pg. 13 Reading Progress Check
      - pg. 50 Exploring the essential Question #1-4
      - pg. 64 #17
OPTION ASSIGNMENT/EXTENSION: Lesson 10 Packet: Why did the Founders want to Change the Articles of Confederation of 1781: Why Did the Founders Want to Change the Articles of Confederati.pdf
   + Read and Underline or Highlight
   + List AND Describe 3 Ideas Learned 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Worksheet and Book Review Questions

Day 29: Wednesday, October 6th 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + West Wing Wednesday
* Chapter 2 Notes VI-VII: Note Outline-Post Independence XI-XVIII.docx
   + pgs. 54-58
* Annenberg Classroom Video "Creating a Constitution" (22:55 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/key-constitutional-concepts/
       1. Video Notes
       2. Either of the following in 2+ Sentences: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)         
       3. Either of the following in 2+ Sentences: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)   
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Notes/Response




Day 30: Thursday, October 7th 2021--Homecoming Parade-Shortened Schedule
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + BRI Think the Vote Discussion 
* Chapter 2 Notes VI-VII: 
   + pgs. 54-58
* Optional Assignment 
   1. Complte #1-4 From Articles of Confederation and the US Constitution Worksheet: The Articles of Confederation and the Constitution Worksheet..pdf
   2. Take Notes from pgs. 18-21 in the Latest UpFromt Magazine regarding the "Secrets of the Constitution" on the Back of the Articles/Constitution Worksheet 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Notes and Worksheet 




Day 31: Monday, October 11th 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + BRI Think the Vote 
  + Review and Grade Assignment
* Chapter 2 Notes VII-VIII: 
   + pgs. 55-60
* Federalist Papers Study 
   + Does Our Constitution Provide for Free Government? Worksheet: Does Our Constitution Provide for Free Government? Worksheet..pdf
      -  Read and Undeline Article
      -  Worksheet #1-4
   + pg. 56 Reading Progress Check; pg. 58; Reading Progress Check  pg. 60 #4;
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Play icivigs.org game: "Win the Whitehouose": https://icivics.org/games/win-white-house
   + Set Up Account
   + Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot)
* Think the Vote Civic Participation: "Should the US Government Increase Regulations on Social Media Companies?" : https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/should-the-u-s-government-increase-regulations-on-social-media-companies/
   + Complete a Bill of Rights Institute Think the Vote Response in 5-10 sentences including the following BRI criteria:
       1. Answer cited facts and constitutional arguments
       2. Answered in cohesive sentences that were free of distracted spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors
       3. Answer addressed counter-arguments and opposing concerns in a respectful manner
       4. Answer was organized in a manner that flowed logically and read clearly
Write on Microsoft Word or Google and Print copy to be included with a Civic Participation Form: Participation Form.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Federalist Papers Study 




Day 32: Tuesday, October 12th 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + Federalist Papers Study 
  + Podcast Exit Ticket DUE
* Chapter 2 Notes VIII: 
   + pgs. 59-60
   + BRI Homework Help-Drafting the Constitution (5:07 Minutes):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgRWoKKFrd8&feature=youtu.be
* Race to Ratify icivics.org Game (30+ Minutes): https://www.icivics.org/games/race-to-ratify
   + If Absent: Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot)
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Federalist v. Antifederalist NCC Podcast (56:08 Minutes): https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/podcast/the-federalists-vs-the-anti-federalists
       1. Podcast Notes
       2. Was this podcast worth listening to? What did you think of what you heard? 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Game Participation 




Day 33: Wednesday, October 13th 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + West Wing Wednesday
* Chapter 2 Notes VIII
   + pgs. 59-60
* Video Notes/Response and Worksheet 
   + The Story of the Bill of Rights Annenberg Video (16 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/story-bill-rights/
       1. Video Notes
       2. Either of the following in 2+ Sentences: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)     
       3. pg. 63 #7, #9; pg. 64 #18 & #20
  + #1-3 Federalist No. 10 Worksheet: Federalist no 10 and Antifederalist v Federalist Contentions Worksheet.pdf
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Notes/Response and Chapter Book Review 




Day 34: Thursday, October 14th 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + BRI Think the Vote Discussion 
* Chapter QUIZ
   + Notes I-VIII
   + After Quiz Exercise: 
      - Argument Wars: Snyder v Phelps: https://icivics.org/games/argument-wars
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: icivics.org "Argument Wars ":  https://www.icivics.org/games/argument-wars
   + Play the following Game: Snyder v. Phelps 
      1. Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot)  
      2. Write a blub about what the case was about and who won/why they won
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter QUIZ 




FRIDAY October 15th: Civic Enrichment/Extra Credit Video @ 9:30: "Hamilton"





Day 35: Monday, October 18th 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + BRI Think the Vote 
  + C-Spann Classroom "Morse v. Frederick": https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?10120
* Morse v Frederick Case Study 
   + pg. 401: A) #1-3, B) #1-3, C? #1-3 and D) How should the Case be decided in 3-5 Sentences
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: icivics.org "Argument Wars ":  https://www.icivics.org/games/argument-wars
   + Play the following Game: Hazelwood v Kuhlmeir 
      1. Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot)  
      2. Write a blub about what the case was about and who won/why they won
* Think the Vote Civic Participation: "Should the United States have a Debt Ceiling?": https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/should-the-united-states-have-a-debt-ceiling/
   + Complete a Bill of Rights Institute Think the Vote Response in 5-10 sentences including the following BRI criteria:
       1. Answer cited facts and constitutional arguments
       2. Answered in cohesive sentences that were free of distracted spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors
       3. Answer addressed counter-arguments and opposing concerns in a respectful manner
       4. Answer was organized in a manner that flowed logically and read clearly
Write on Microsoft Word or Google and Print copy to be included with a Civic Participation Form: Participation Form.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Morse v Frederick and Stare Decisis Case Study 




Day 36: Tuesday, October 19th, 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
* Annenberg Classroom  "Free Speech Clip" First Amendment
   + Oyez "Morse v Frederick"(5:16 Minutes): https://www.oyez.org/cases/2006/06-278   
   + "A Conversation on the Constitution: Free Speech (29 Minutes/About 11: 45 for Morse v. Frederick Case): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/conversation-constitution-freedom-speech/
* Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L Case Study 
   + Case Study Packet: Mahanoy Area School District v BL 2021 Case Study.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L Case Study 




Day 37: Wednesday, October 20th 2021- 1/2 Day of School (MEA CONVENTION WEEKEND)
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + NO West Wing Wednesday
* Guest Speaker Rebekah Huskamp
   + Guest Speaker Presentation Worksheet.docx
   + ALTERNATIVE ASSIGNMENT:iCivics.org "Executive Command": https://www.icivics.org/games/executive-command
        - Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot)
        - Must Have 30+ minutes of Play time: Play Twice if necessary  
* Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L Case Study 
   + Fox News - Supreme Court justices grapple with school speech case over cheerleader's profane Snapchat post": https://www.foxnews.com/politics/supreme-court-punt-school-speech-cheerleader-snapchat
   + SCOTUSBlog "Justices Ponder Narrow Ruling in Student Speech Case": https://www.scotusblog.com/2021/04/justices-ponder-narrow-ruling-in-student-speech-case/
   + We the People: (41:59 Minutes) "Snapchat and the Schoolhouse Gate": https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/podcast/snapchat-and-the-schoolhouse-gate
   + Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L (Cheerleader Oral Arguments from Oyez): https://www.oyez.org/cases/2020/20-255
   + [Mahanoy Area Schools District v. B.L.] Oral Argument | C-SPAN.org: https://www.c-span.org/video/?510036-1/mahanoy-area-schools-district-v-bl-oral-argument&fbclid=IwAR3ww1aHuTvuMRTV4vquFsyzF26ehCRo9rxNuju8moP8aiHPADIPsFqn8rk
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Guest Speaker Worksheet  




Thursday, October 21st-Friday, October 22nd: NO SCHOOL-MEA CONVENTION
October 28th-First Quarter ENDS
November 1st-Second Quarter Begins 




SUNDAY October 24th: Civic Enrichment/Extra Credit Video @ 2:15: "Mr. Jones"
     + IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6828390/
     + Parental Release Sheet: Mr Jones-All Classes.docx




Day 38: Monday, October 25th 2021-Last Week of 1st Quarter 
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + BRI Think the Vote 
  + Book Cover QUIZ on Wednesday 
* Chapter 2-1 Quiz Review
* Chapter Test Review Sheet 
   + AND/OR iCivics Banches of Power: https://icivics.org/games/branches-power
* Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L Case Study 
   + Fox News - Supreme Court justices grapple with school speech case over cheerleader's profane Snapchat post": https://www.foxnews.com/politics/supreme-court-punt-school-speech-cheerleader-snapchat
   + SCOTUSBlog "Justices Ponder Narrow Ruling in Student Speech Case": https://www.scotusblog.com/2021/04/justices-ponder-narrow-ruling-in-student-speech-case/
   + We the People: (41:59 Minutes) "Snapchat and the Schoolhouse Gate": https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/podcast/snapchat-and-the-schoolhouse-gate
   + Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L (Cheerleader Oral Arguments from Oyez): https://www.oyez.org/cases/2020/20-255
   + [Mahanoy Area Schools District v. B.L.] Oral Argument | C-SPAN.org: https://www.c-span.org/video/?510036-1/mahanoy-area-schools-district-v-bl-oral-argument&fbclid=IwAR3ww1aHuTvuMRTV4vquFsyzF26ehCRo9rxNuju8moP8aiHPADIPsFqn8rk
* Think the Vote Civic Participation: "Are Voting Rights Sufficiently Protected in the United States":  https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/are-voting-rights-sufficiently-protected-in-the-united-states/
   + Complete a Bill of Rights Institute Think the Vote Response in 5-10 sentences including the following BRI criteria:
       1. Answer cited facts and constitutional arguments
       2. Answered in cohesive sentences that were free of distracted spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors
       3. Answer addressed counter-arguments and opposing concerns in a respectful manner
       4. Answer was organized in a manner that flowed logically and read clearly
Write on Microsoft Word or Google and Print copy to be included with a Civic Participation Form: Participation Form.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Test Review Sheet 




Day 39: Tuesday, October 26th 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Book Cover QUIZ on Wednesday 
* Unit TEST (Chapters 1-2 and Citizenship Test) 
   + NO Notes-Just a Blank Sheet of Computer Paper with Handwritten Review Guides 
   + Scantron: Bring a Pencil
   + After Test: UpFront or Chapter Notes: Chapter 3 Note Outline-Constitutional Principles 2021-2022.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter 2 Unit TEST




Day 40: Wednesday, October 27th 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + West Wing Wednesday
   + Last Day to Turn in Civic Extensions 
   + Book Cover QUIZ
* "Boys State" Movie
   + Exit Ticket and/or participation 
   + Alternative Assignment: Play the iCivics.org Game "lawcraft" Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot): https://www.icivics.org/games/lawcraft
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* "Boys State" Movie Exit Ticket/participation or Alternative Assignment




Day 41: Thursday, October 28th 2021-Last Day of 1st Quarter
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
* "Boys State" Movie
   + Exit Ticket
   + Alternative Assignment: Play the iCivics.org Game "Argument Wars: In Re: Gault" Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot): https://www.icivics.org/games/argument-wars
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* "Boys State" Movie Exit Ticket/participation or Alternative Assignment




FRIDAY October 29th: Civic Enrichment/Extra Credit Video @ 10:15: "Animal Farm"




Day 42: Monday, November 1st 2021-FIRST DAY OF 2nd Quarter
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + BRI Think the Vote 
* "Boys State" Re-Cap
* Individual Chapter 3 (1): The Constitution Notes: Chapter 3 Note Outline-Constitutional Principles 2021-2022.docx
   + pgs. 16-18: "Types of Government"
   + National Constitution Center: Explore Rights Around the World: http://constitutionalrights.constitutioncenter.org/app/home/world
* The American Form of Government Video (10:35 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VogzExP3qhI
      1. Notes
      2. Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)         
      3. Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)
      4. pg. 21 #1
      5. pg. 14 Guiding Question
      6. pg. 18 Reading Progress Check
*  Play the Following Game on iCivics.org "Counties Work-Texas": https://www.icivics.org/games/counties-work-texas
   + If Absent: Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot) and Attach Certificate to your Prep Worksheet
* Think the Vote Civic Participation: "Are Voting Rights Sufficiently Protected in the United States":  https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/are-voting-rights-sufficiently-protected-in-the-united-states/
   + Complete a Bill of Rights Institute Think the Vote Response in 5-10 sentences including the following BRI criteria:
       1. Answer cited facts and constitutional arguments
       2. Answered in cohesive sentences that were free of distracted spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors
       3. Answer addressed counter-arguments and opposing concerns in a respectful manner
       4. Answer was organized in a manner that flowed logically and read clearly
Write on Microsoft Word or Google and Print copy to be included with a Civic Participation Form: Participation Form.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Game Participation And Video Clip Notes/Responses




Day 43: Tuesday, November 2nd 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Applied Government Silent Debate
* County Commissioners Prep
   + Guest Speakers Prep Worksheet: County Commissioners Prep Worksheet 2021.docx
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Play the Following Game : iCivics.org "Counties Work": https://icivics.org/games/counties-work  
   + Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot) and Attach Certificate to your Prep Worksheet
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Guest Speakers Worksheet




Day 44: Wednesday, November 3rd 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + West Wing Wednesday
* County Commissioners in Class 
   + Guest Speakers Worksheet: County Commissioners Guest Speaker Presentation Worksheet 2021.docx
   + ALTERNATIVE ASSIGNMENT: iCivics.org "Counties Work": https://icivics.org/games/counties-work  
        - Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot)
        - Must Have 30+ minutes of Play time: Play Twice if necessary  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Guest Speakers Worksheet




Day 45: Thursday, November 4th 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + BRI Think the Vote Discussion 
* County Commissioners Re-Cap
   + Guest Speakers Worksheets DUE
* Chapter 3 (1): The Constitution Notes: Chapter 3 Note Outline-Constitutional Principles 2021-2022.docx
   + Individual Notes on pgs. 18-21: "Principles of Democracy"
   + pg. 18 Map Inset/National Constitution Center: Explore Rights Around the World: http://constitutionalrights.constitutioncenter.org/app/home/world
* Book Review Assignment
   + pg. 21 Reading Progress Check 
   + 29 Arguments #1-7 & Answer the Issue Question
   + pg. 296 Arguments #1-7 & Answer the Issue Question
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Book Review Questions 




SUNDAY October 24th: Civic Enrichment/Extra Credit Video @ 2:15: "Frost Nixon"
     + IMDB:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0870111/
     + Parental Release Sheet:  Frist-Nixon All Classes.docx




Day 46: Monday, November 8th 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + BRI Think the Vote 
  + Review and Grade Thursday's Assignment 
* Chapter 3 (1): The Constitution Notes: Chapter 3 Note Outline-Constitutional Principles 2021-2022.docx
   + Lecture Notes pgs. 18-21: "Principles of Democracy"
   + pg. 18 Map Inset/National Constitution Center: Explore Rights Around the World: http://constitutionalrights.constitutioncenter.org/app/home/world
* Book Review Questions: 
   + pg. 66-67 #1-4 & WWYD (No Need to Design a Button, Just answer the questions)
   + pg. 324 "United States v Nixon" Identifying the Arguments #1-5 & Exploring the Essential Question #1-3 + #4-January 6th Correspondence
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Democracy Interpretation/Response Worksheet: Democracy in Quotes Worksheet.pdf
* Think the Vote Civic Participation: "Are Labor Unions Beneficial to American Society?": https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/are-labor-unions-beneficial-to-american-society/
   + Complete a Bill of Rights Institute Think the Vote Response in 5-10 sentences including the following BRI criteria:
       1. Answer cited facts and constitutional arguments
       2. Answered in cohesive sentences that were free of distracted spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors
       3. Answer addressed counter-arguments and opposing concerns in a respectful manner
       4. Answer was organized in a manner that flowed logically and read clearly
Write on Microsoft Word or Google and Print copy to be included with a Civic Participation Form: Participation Form.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Worksheet and Book Review Questions 




Day 47: Tuesday, November 9th 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + Review and Grade Assignment 
* Individual Notes on Chapter 3 (1): The Constitution Notes III-IV: Chapter 3 Note Outline-Constitutional Principles 2021-2022.docx
   + "Constitutional Government" (pgs. 13-14)
   + "The Structure of the US Constitution" (pgs. 68-69)
   + pg. 69 Chart/pg. 78 Chart
* Play the Following Game on iCivics.org "Branches of Power": https://www.icivics.org/games/branches-power
   + If Absent: Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot) and Attach Certificate to your Prep Worksheet
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Notes and Game Participation 





Day 48: Wednesday, November 10th 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + 
* Lecture Notes on Chapter 3 (1): The Constitution Notes III-IV: Chapter 3 Note Outline-Constitutional Principles 2021-2022 MODIFIED.docx
   + "Constitutional Government" (pgs. 13-14)
   + "The Structure of the US Constitution" (pgs. 68-69)
   + pg. 69 Chart/pg. 78 Chart
* Worksheet and Book Review Questions 
   +  Power of Each Branch Worksheet: Powers of Each Branch Worksheet.pdf
   + Book Review Assignment
      - pg. 14 Reading Progress Check
      - pg. 21 #4
      - pg. 31 #5
      - pg. 70 Critical thinking B and D
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Worksheet and Book Review Questions 




Day 49: Thursday, November 11th, 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + BRI Think the Vote  
* Chapter 3 (1): The Constitution Notes V: Chapter 3 Note Outline-Constitutional Principles 2021-2022 MODIFIED.docx
   + Principles of US Constitution (pgs. 70-71) with PowerPoint: constitutionprinciples.ppt   
   + School House Rocks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqvLi7qZ_yU
   + National Constitution Center: Explore Rights Around the World: http://constitutionalrights.constitutioncenter.org/app/home/world
* Chapter Workhsheet and Book Review
   + Separation of Powers/Checks and Balances Worksheet: Separation of Powers-Checks and Balances Worksheet.pdf
   + Book Review:
       - pg. 78 CT
       - pg. 79 #1
       - pg. 97 #1, 9, 12-13, 15
       - pg. 98 17-18
       - pg. 100-101: Federalism and Public Education: #1-3 and What Will You Do? on pg. 101   
* EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: "HISTORY This Week: The Last Battle of the First World War" (29 Minutes) Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/history-this-week/id1493453604?i=1000541092440
        + Podcast Notes, Summary, and Relation to Assignment    
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Worksheet and Book Review




Day 46: Monday, November 15th 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + BRI Think the Vote 
* pg. 283 Youngstown Tube and Sheet Co. v. Sawyer (1952)
       1. Best Reason to Support  Youngstown Tube and Sheet Co.
       2. Best Reason to Support Sawyer 
       3. If I was a justice I would side with...for these reasons...(3-5 Sentences Citing reasons on pg. 283 and referencing the Constitution and Constitutional Principles)
* Youngstown Tube and Sheet Co. v. Sawyer (1952) Case Study 
   + pg 283
   + Annenberg Video: Checks and Balances (41:52 Minutes in-1:01:48/approximately 20 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/key-constitutional-concepts/
       4. Video Notes  
       5. I agree/disagree with the Court's decision because...
       6. Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain in 2+ Sentences and using the word "because" in your response)         
       7. Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain in 2+ Sentences and using the word "because" in your response)    
* Think the Vote Civic Participation: "Do Americans Have a Right to Bear Arms in Public": https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/do-americans-have-a-right-to-bear-arms-in-public/
   + Complete a Bill of Rights Institute Think the Vote Response in 5-10 sentences including the following BRI criteria:
       1. Answer cited facts and constitutional arguments
       2. Answered in cohesive sentences that were free of distracted spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors
       3. Answer addressed counter-arguments and opposing concerns in a respectful manner
       4. Answer was organized in a manner that flowed logically and read clearly
Write on Microsoft Word or Google and Print copy to be included with a Civic Participation Form: Participation Form.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* pg. 283 Issue (Constitutional Question) and Video Notes/Exit Ticket




Day 47: Tuesday, November 16th 2021-AMC Math Test 1st and 2nd Periods
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + Review and Grade Assignment
* Chapter 3 (1): The Constitution Notes VI  
   + "Fundamentals of Economics" (pgs. 22-23) 
   + Stossel in the Classroom Video Clip "Fundamentals of Economics" (10:33 Minutes): https://stosselintheclassroom.org/2019/04/11/the-fundamentals-of-economics/
   + Learn Liberty Clip "Behavioral Economics" (18:43 Minutes): https://www.learnliberty.org/videos/behavioral-economics-full-series/
* Endangered Species Policy Question: https://mt01001320.schoolwires.net/site/default.aspx?PageType=14&DomainID=22&PageID=2798&ModuleInstanceID=3202&ViewID=9d7780dc-000e-458b-ba39-cfc84059b040&IsMoreExpandedView=True
   1. Initial thoughts 3+ Sentences on the Question: Should our Democracy allow for the Hunting of Endangered Animals?
       + Question of Scarcity 
   2. Video Notes
       - John Stosse in the Classroom "Let's Eat Them" (7:01 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSPkVoGx5c4
       - "A good Idea Gone Wild" (5:38 Minutes ): https://stosselintheclassroom.org/2014/08/24/protecting_endangered/
       - 60 Minutes "Can Hunting Endangered Animals Save the Species?" (13:43 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r9-WeNXzTQ
   3. Best Reason(s) to Support Deliberation Question from the Video/ Why you Found the Argument Persuasive
   4. Best Reason(s) to Oppose Deliberation Question from the Video/ Why you Found the Argument Persuasive
   5. Define Behavioral Economics (quick google search)? How does this issues fall under behavioral econ?
   6. When I asked my parents this question, they told me.../I agree/disagree because...
   7. Final thought: Role of Government and the 3 Economic Questions
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: "How the Supermarket Helped America Win the Cold War (43 Minutes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freakonomics-radio/id354668519?i=1000487258344
   + Notes
   + Most Important Idea or Concept Learned
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Endangered Species Policy Question




Day 48: Wednesday, November 17th 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + 
* Chapter 3 (1): The Constitution Notes VII-VIII: 
   + Capitalism (pgs. 23-24)
   + Mixed Economies (pg. 25 
 + Stossel in the Classroom Video Clips: 
       -"In Defense of Capitalism" (7:09 Minutes): https://stosselintheclassroom.org/2019/06/18/in-defense-of-capitalism/
       - "Inequality Myths" (4:06 Minutes): https://stosselintheclassroom.org/2019/04/30/inequality-myths/
       - " Spontaneous Order: Do we Really Need a Plan" (12:06 Minutes): https://stosselintheclassroom.org/2015/09/08/spontaneous_order/     
       - Both Sides-"Capitalism and Poverty": https://stosselintheclassroom.org/2021/01/25/both-sides-capitalism-and-poverty/
   + Learn Liberty Clip "Myths of Capitalism" (3:30 Minutes): https://www.learnliberty.org/videos/economics-3-myths-of-capitalism/
   + FDR's Second Bill of Rights
       - FDR Second Bill of Rights Speech Footage (2 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EZ5bx9AyI4
       - Wikipedia: FDR's Second Bill of Rights: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Bill_of_Rights
* Worksheet and Book Problems
   + Market Economy Worksheet: Market Economy Worksheet.pdf
   + Book Review
       - pg. 24 CT #1
       - pg. 25 Reading Progress Check (bottom of Page)
       - pg. 28 #4
       - pg. 31  #7, #16
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Watch the Video Clips we did not get to In Class and For EACH video: 
   + Notes
   + Most Important Idea or Concept Learned
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Worksheet and Book Problems




Day 53: Thursday, November 18th 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  +
* Chapter 3 (1): The Constitution Notes IX-X: 
   + Capitalism and Socialism: Crash Course Video (14:02 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3u4EFTwprM
   + "Socialism" and "Democratic Socialism" (pg. 26) 
   + Fareed Zakaria Global GPS “Sanders’ Scandinavian Fantasy” (4:21 Minutes): https://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2020/03/01/exp-gps-0301-fareeds-take.cnn
       - Elizabeth Warrent and FDR's Second Bill of RIghts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xb7XMGuC2bk
       - Bernie Sanders and FDR's Second Bill of Rights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Otr3a4n6xj0 
  + Stossel in the Classroom Video Clip "What is Socialism" (5:02 Minutes): https://stosselintheclassroom.org/2019/03/26/venezuela-is-socialism/
   + Soda Tax?   
       - Stossel: The Philly Soda Tax Scam
         John Stossel - Food Police Fatheads
         Soda Sizes - Parks and Recreation
* Video Notes and Book Review
   +  Izzit.Or "A History Changing Choice" Video (13:48 Minutes): https://www.izzit.org/products/detail.php?video=history_changing_choice
       1. Video Notes
       2. Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain in 2+ Sentences and using the word "because" in your response)         
       3. Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain in 2+ Sentences and using the word "because" in your response)    
       4. How does the information from this video fit with the chapter/what we learned thus far? 
   + Book Review
       -pg. 26 RPC
       -pg. 26 CT
       -pg. 28 #6
       -pg. 31 #8, 12-13
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Does anyone Really know what Socialism is? Freakonomics Podcast (44:24 Minutes): https://freakonomics.com/podcast/socialism-rebroadcast/
   1. Take Notes
   2. Podcast Thesis? 
   3. 2 Ways the Podcast ties into the Chapter/Section Notes
   4. List AND Discuss the Most important concepts or ideas learned
   5. Write a Review of the Podcast 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Notes and Book Review




Friday November 19th: Civic Enrichment/Extra Credit Video @ 10:15: "Death of Stalin"
     + IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4686844/
     + Parental Release Sheet: Death of Stalin.docx




Day 54: Monday, November 22nd 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + Think the Vote
*  Chpater 1 Notes XI 
   + "Communism" pgs 27-28
   + Learn Liberty "Ownership of Capital" (4:32 Minutes): https://www.learnliberty.org/videos/ownership-of-capital/
   + Learn Liberty "What is the Labor Theory of Value" (4:18Minutes):     https://www.learnliberty.org/videos/what-is-the-labor-theory-of-value/
   + "Marxismv. Welfarism" (3:15 Minutes): https://www.learnliberty.org/videos/marxism-vs-welfarism/
   + Karl Marx Conflict Theory Crash Course (11:19 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR3igiwaeyc&t=527s
* Worksheet and Book Review
   + Command Economy Worksheet: Command Economy Worksheet.pdf
   + Book Review
      - pg. 28 Reading Progress Check
      - pg. 28 #7
      - pg. 31 #11 
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Watch the Video Clips we did not get to In Class and For EACH video: 
   + Notes
   + Most Important Idea or Concept Learned
* Think the Vote Civic Participation: "Should Congress Overhaul the Infrastructure of the United States" : https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/should-congress-overhaul-the-infrastructure-of-the-united-states/
   + Complete a Bill of Rights Institute Think the Vote Response in 5-10 sentences including the following BRI criteria:
       1. Answer cited facts and constitutional arguments
       2. Answered in cohesive sentences that were free of distracted spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors
       3. Answer addressed counter-arguments and opposing concerns in a respectful manner
       4. Answer was organized in a manner that flowed logically and read clearly
Write on Microsoft Word or Google and Print copy to be included with a Civic Participation Form: Participation Form.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Worksheet and Book Review




Day 55: Tuesday, November 23rd 2021 
* Chapter QUIZ
   + After Quiz: UpFront Magazine 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter QUIZ




Day 56: Wednesday, November 24th 2021-1/2 Day/Noon Release
* HISTORY This Week: Thanksgiving Reconsidered Podcast (32 Minutes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/history-this-week/id1493453604?i=1000542690979 
   1. Podcast Notes
   2. Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain in 2+ Sentences and using the word "because" in your response)       
   3. Did the Podcast Change the way you View Thanksgiving? Should it still be a national Holiday?     
   4. Did the Podcast Change the way you View the Pilgrims? How should this Holiday be taught?    
BONUS:  When I asked my Parents/Guardians/Adult in my life about this issue, they told me....I agree/disagree because…
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Podcast Notes/Responses




THANKSGIVING BREAK: Thursday, November 25th-Sunday, November 28th
Sunday November 28th: Civic Enrichment/Extra Credit Video @ 2:30: "Atlas Schrugged"

Day 57: Monday, November 29th 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Think the Vote
   + DUE: Thanksgiving Podcast Worksheet
   + Announcement: Chapter Quiz Completion by Wednesday
   + Warning: Book Cover Quiz on Thursday
   + Citizenship TEST Thursday: SCANTRON-Bring a Pencil
* First Amendment Religion:
   + Foundations Text 453-454: Freedom of Religion Clauses and Overview
   + NCC Interactive Constitution: The DraftingTable-http://constitutionalrights.constitutioncenter.org/app/home/writing/1/23921
   + NCC Interactive Constitution: https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/interpretation/amendment-i/interps/264
   + ACLU Video: Religious Freedom
* Separation of Church and State Handout and Case Study
   + Public Square/Public School Handout: Public Square-Public School Handout.pdf
   + Elk Grove Unified School District v. Newdow: Elk Grove United School District v Newdow Case Study.docx
        - Solomon Ash Study Clip: Asch Conformity Experiment
        - Brain Games Conformity Video Clip: Brain Games - Conformity Waiting Room
        - Brain Games Conformity Video Clip: Brain Games - Conformity (Standing Ovations)
        - Milgram Conformity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOUEC5YXV8U&t=17s
        - Milgram Revisited: ABC Channel's Milgram Experiment remake
Optional Assignment: Why Does the First Amendment Limite the Power of Government Regarding Religion Packet: Why Does the First Amendment Limite the Power of Government Regarding Religion Packet.pdf
   1. Read and Highlight or Underline
   2. Complete Questions #1-6 from the last Page on the Last Page
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Establishment Clause Notes and Case Study Worksheet 




Day 58: Tuesday, November 30th 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + DUE: OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENTEXTENSION
   + Announcement: Chapter Quiz Completion by Wednesday
   + Warning: Book Cover Quiz on Thursday
   + Citizenship TEST Thursday: SCANTRON-Bring a Pencil
* First Amendment Religion:
   + Foundations Text 453-454: Freedom of Religion Clauses and Overview
   + NCC Interactive Constitution: The DraftingTable-http://constitutionalrights.constitutioncenter.org/app/home/writing/1/23921
   + NCC Interactive Constitution: https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/interpretation/amendment-i/interps/264
   + ACLU Video: Religious Freedom
* Separation of Church and State Handout and Case Study
   + Elk Grove Unified School District v. Newdow:
        - Solomon Ash Study Clip: Asch Conformity Experiment
        - Brain Games Conformity Video Clip: Brain Games - Conformity Waiting Room
        - Brain Games Conformity Video Clip: Brain Games - Conformity (Standing Ovations)
        - Milgram Conformity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOUEC5YXV8U&t=17s
        - Milgram Revisited: ABC Channel's Milgram Experiment remake
   + Small Group/Whole Class Discussion: Assignment DUE
* Worksheet and Book Problems
   + Street Law: Establishment Clause or Free Exercise Clause Case Studies: You Be thE Judge-Religion in Public Education.pdf
   + Book Review
       -pg. 453 Essential Questions A-G, H. A Seattle Football Coach prays with his team after the game at the 50 yard line while the students lead the prayer and he stays at the circle's edge (Pre-beginning of unit and post-end of unit)
       -pg. 454 CT; pg. 479 #3; pg. 480 #15 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Worksheet and Book Problems




Day 59: Wednesday, December 1st 2021-MID TERM 2nd QTR
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + West Wing Wednesday
   + Announcement: Chapter Quiz Completion by after School TODAY
   + Warning: Book Cover Quiz on Thursday
   + Citizenship TEST Thursday: SCANTRON-Bring a Pencil
   + ACLU Video: Religious Freedom
* First Amendment Religion:
   + Foundations Text 453-454: Freedom of Religion Clauses and Overview
   + NCC Interactive Constitution: The DraftingTable-http://constitutionalrights.constitutioncenter.org/app/home/writing/1/23921
 * Worksheet and Book Problems
   + Street Law: Establishment Clause or Free Exercise Clause Case Studies: You Be thE Judge-Religion in Public Education.pdf
   + Book Review
       -pg. 453 Essential Questions A-G, H. A Seattle Football Coach prays with his team after the game at the 50 yard line while the students lead the prayer and he stays at the circle's edge (Pre-beginning of unit and post-end of unit)
       -pg. 454 CT; pg. 479 #3; pg. 480 #15 
* Play icivics.org Games
   + Play "Sortify" Game: https://www.icivics.org/games/sortify
   + Play "Immigration Nation" Game: https://www.icivics.org/games/immigration-nation
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: France, Islam and ‘Laïcité’ (30 Minutes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily/id1200361736?i=1000508726838
   1. Podcast Notes
   2. DICE
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Worksheet and Book Problems




Day 60: Thursday, December 2nd 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Think the Vote DUE
   + Book Cover Quiz
* Worksheet and Book Problems Discussion
   + ACLU Video: Religious Freedom
* Citizenship TEST
   + After Test: PLay iCivics Games, Read an UpFront or Take Chapter Notes
      - Play "Sortify" Game: https://www.icivics.org/games/sortify
      - Play "Immigration Nation" Game: https://www.icivics.org/games/immigration-nation
* Chapter Quiz Review
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Second Quarter Citizenship Test 




Day 61: Monday, December 6th 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Think the Vote
* Chapter 3 Lesson 3 Notes I: Chapter 3 Lesson 3 Note Outline Formal and Informal Changes and the Judicial Branch 2021.docx
   + Amending the Constitution pgs. 81-83 
* Amending the Constitution PowerPoint: amendingconstitution.ppt
* Amending the Constitution Worksheet and Book Review
   + Worksheet: Amending the Constitution Worksheet.pdf
   + Book Review
      - pg. 81 A-C
      - pg. 82 CT #1
      - pg. 447 "Should our Democracy Adopt a 28th Amendment that Bans Hate Speech?"
          1. Best Reason to say YES 
          2. Why I Found the above Reason convincing
          3. Best Reason to say NO
          4. Why I Found the above Reason convincing
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: icivics.org "Argument Wars ":  https://www.icivics.org/games/argument-wars
   + Play the following Game: Snyder v. Phelps 
      1. Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot)  
      2. Write a blub about what the case was about and who won/why they won
* Think the Vote Civic Participation: "Should Congress Overhaul the Infrastructure of the United States" : https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/should-congress-overhaul-the-infrastructure-of-the-united-states/
   + Complete a Bill of Rights Institute Think the Vote Response in 5-10 sentences including the following BRI criteria:
       1. Answer cited facts and constitutional arguments
       2. Answered in cohesive sentences that were free of distracted spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors
       3. Answer addressed counter-arguments and opposing concerns in a respectful manner
       4. Answer was organized in a manner that flowed logically and read clearly
Write on Microsoft Word or Google and Print copy to be included with a Civic Participation Form: Participation Form.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Amending the Constitution Worksheet and Book Review




Day 62: Tuesday, December 7th 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Review and Grade Worksheet/Book Problems
* Chapter 3 Notes II (First and Second Amendments: Limitations on Congress)
   + The Bill of Rights pgs. 83-86
   + Incorporation and the Bill of Rights pgs. 463-464
       - Barron v Baltimore (1833)
       - Gitlow v. New York (1925)
       - Incorporation, Selective Incorporation,  
  + The Second Amendmentpgs. 473-474
   + BRI Homework Help "Incorporation": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vT_HdOY-Cw&t=138s
* McDonald v. City of Chicago Case Study
   + Worksheet: McDonald v City of Chicago 2021.docx 
   + Decision: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2009/08-1521
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* McDonald v. City of Chicago Case Study Worksheet




Day 63: Wednesday, December 8th 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Review and Grade Worksheet/Book Problems
   + West Wing Wednesday
* Chapter 3 Notes II (Third-Eight Amendments: Limitations on the Executive and Judicial Branches)
   + The Bill of Rights pgs. 83-86
* Death Penalty Worksheet and iCivics Game Participation 
   + Thompson v. Oklahoma: Thompson v Oklahoma Handout.pdf
        - #1-3 and YBTJ
        - What did the Supreme Court Decide? Explain the decision. (Oyez): https://www.oyez.org/cases/1987/86-6169
   + Play the Following Game on iCivics.org "Do I have a Right" BOR Edition: https://www.icivics.org/games/do-i-have-right :
       - If Absent: Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot) and Attach Certificate to your Prep Worksheet
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Death Penalty Worksheet and iCivics Game Participation 




Day 64: Thursday, December 8th 2021
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Think the Vote
   + Review and Grade Worksheet/Book Problems
* Chapter 3 Notes II (Ninth and Tenth Amendments: Limitations on Government)
   + The Bill of Rights pg 86
   + Federalism: Chapter 4 pgs. 104-105
       -Delegated Powers (Expressed, Implied, Inherent)
       -Reserved Powers (State Powers/Police Powers)
       -Concurrent Powers
* Federalism Case Studies
   +  pg. 113 "Should Individual States be Allowed to Pass Laws that Regulate and Enforce Some Aspects of Immigration?"
          1. Best Reason to say YES 
          2. Why I Found the above Reason convincing
          3. Best Reason to say NO
          4. Why I Found the above Reason convincing
          5. If I was a SCOTUS justice I would find laws passed to regulate and Enforce Immigration Constitutional or Unconstitutional because... :https://www.oyez.org/cases/2011/11-182
   + Kelo v. New London (pg. 377) Book Case Study
          6. Best Reason(s) to Support Kelo 
          7. Why I Found the above Reason convincing
          8. Best Reason(s) to Support the City of New London 
          9. Why I Found the above Reason convincing
          10. What did the Supreme Court Decide? Explain the decision. (Oyez): https://www.oyez.org/cases/2004/04-108
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSITIONS: 
   + Izzit Video (16:18): https://www.izzit.org/products/detail.php?video=eminent_domain
       1. Video Notes 
       2. List AND describe 2 Government Ideas you learned from this Video Clip
   + Stossel in the Classroom (4:20 Minues) "Little Pink House": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXk2nNmtqXE
       3. Notes
       4. Final Thought on the Court Case/Eminent Domain Use
    + George Will Op-Ed on Chop "A Costly Lesson Due": https://digital.olivesoftware.com/Olive/ODN/PhiladelphiaInquirer/shared/ShowArticle.aspx?doc=PHQP%2F2020%2F11%2F16&entity=Ar00900&sk=EB622152&mode=text
       5. How does this article relate to the Kelo Case? Explain. 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Federalism Case Studies




FRIDAY CIVIC EXTENSION MOVIE "Lincoln" @ 10:15 

Day 65: Monday, December 13th 2021 
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Think the Vote
   + Review and Correct Federalism Case Studies
* Chapter 3 Notes III 
   + Structural Changes pgs. 86-87
   + Extension of Government Power pg. 87
* pg. 427 "Should Justices have lifetime Tenures"
   + NYT "Biden’s Supreme Court commission endorses final report noting bipartisan public support for term limits": https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/courts_law/supreme-court-commission-term-limits/2021/12/07/eb0ef982-5767-11ec-9a18-a506cf3aa31d_story.html
       1. Best Reason to say YES 
       2. Why I Found the above Reason convincing
       3. Best Reason to say NO
       4. Why I Found the above Reason convincing
* Ben Sasse on America's Civic Knowledge and the Issues it causes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcbOYl6Kutc
       5. Notes
       6. What was your take away from the clip in relation to the focus question? 
       7. Should a 28th Amendment be added to the Constitutionl creating 9 staggered 18-year terms that would make appointments more predictable by ensuring that all presidents have the opportunity to nominate two justices in each term they serve? 
* Judicial Inteprepretation (SCOTUS Not as Politicians): NCC's We the People Podcast Federal Judges on Blockbuster Supreme Court Cases"(About 36:45 Minutes in): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-people/id83213431?i=1000536451020 
       Extra Credit: Notes
       Extra Credit: What was your take away from the podcast in relation to the focus question? 
* Think the Vote Civic Participation: "Should the Supreme Court Strike Down Laws Increasing Restrictions on Abortion?": https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/should-the-supreme-court-strike-down-laws-increasing-restrictions-on-abortions/
   + Complete a Bill of Rights Institute Think the Vote Response in 5-10 sentences including the following BRI criteria:
       1. Answer cited facts and constitutional arguments
       2. Answered in cohesive sentences that were free of distracted spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors
       3. Answer addressed counter-arguments and opposing concerns in a respectful manner
       4. Answer was organized in a manner that flowed logically and read clearly
Write on Microsoft Word or Google and Print copy to be included with a Civic Participation Form: Participation Form.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* pg. 427 "Should Justices have lifetime Tenures"




Day 66: Tuesday, December 14th 2021 
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + pg. 427 "Should Justices have lifetime Tenures" Discussion
* Chapter 3 Notes III 
   + Extension of Individual Rights pg. 88
   + Civil War Amendment
       -Equal Protection Clause: Obergefell v. Hodges, Equity Act
* Brown v. Board of Ed Case Study
   + Worksheet: Brown v Board of Ed 2021-2022.docx
   + icivics.org "Argument Wars": https://www.icivics.org/games/argument-wars
       - Play the following Game: Brown v. Board of Ed (IF ABSENT: Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot)  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Brown v. Board of Ed Case Study

Day 67: Wednsday, December 15th 2021-NATIONAL BILL OF RIGHTS Day! 
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Correct and Turn in Brown v. Board of Ed Case Study
   + West Wing Wednesday
* Bill of Rights Scavenger Hunt Packet: Bill of Rights Scavenger Hunt 2021-2022.doc
   + Answer on a Separate Sheet of Paper
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: NCC Hall Pass" Bill of Rights" (35:09 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBlXRS_Npno
   1. Notes
   2. In 2-3 Sentences, what did you believe the thesis of the video, what message was intended to be delivered?
   3. Most memorable quote or anecdote: Explain why you chose it and why you think its important?
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Bill of Rights Scavenger Hunt Packet




Day 68: Thursday, December 16th 2021 
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Think the Vote
   + Review and Correct Bill of Rights Scavenger Hunt Packet
* Chapter 3 Notes III 
   + Judicial Interpretation pgs. 428-432
* Worksheet and Book Review Questions
   + How should the Constitution be Interpreted Worksheet: How Should the Constitution be Interpreteed Worksheet.docx
   + Book Review Questions
       - pg. 430 CT-B
       -  pg. 431 RPC
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Judicial Interpretation (Scalia v. Breyer) (37 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/conversation-constitution-judicial-interpretation/
   1. Notes
   2. Contrast how Scalia and Breyer interpret the Constitution using a topici such a the death penalty, abortion and privacy, etc to reinforce the differences?    
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Worksheet and Book Review Questions




FRIDAY CIVIC EXTENSION MOVIE "Thank you for Smoking" @ 10:15 
    + Parental Sign Off Form:Thank you for smoking-All Classes.docx
    + iMdb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0427944/




Day 69: Monday, December 20th 2021 
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Think the Vote
   + 
* John Roberts Video "The Origin, Nature, and Importance of the Supreme Court" (37 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/a-conversation-on-the-constitution-the-origin-nature-and-importance-of-the-supreme-court/
   + Write Down the 16 Q's and A's
* Think the Vote Civic Participation: "Does the Leaking of Government Information Pose a Threat to the United States National Security?": https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/does-the-leaking-of-government-information-pose-a-threat-to-the-united-states-national-security/
   + Complete a Bill of Rights Institute Think the Vote Response in 5-10 sentences including the following BRI criteria:
       1. Answer cited facts and constitutional arguments
       2. Answered in cohesive sentences that were free of distracted spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors
       3. Answer addressed counter-arguments and opposing concerns in a respectful manner
       4. Answer was organized in a manner that flowed logically and read clearly
Write on Microsoft Word or Google and Print copy to be included with a Civic Participation Form: Participation Form.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* John Roberts Video "The Origin, Nature, and Importance of the Supreme Court" Notes




Day 70: Tuesday, December 21st 2021 
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + 
* Chapter 3 Notes 
   + Relations between the Branches and Checks and Balances (pgs 77-79)
   + Checks and Balances pg. 432
   +  Pocket Constitution: Article III 
   + NCC Interactive Constitution: https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/learning-material/article-iii
* Video Notes/Responses
   + "An Independent Judiciary" (34 Minutes) Annenberg Video: https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/independent-judiciary-cherokee-nation-v-georgia-cooper-v-aaron/
       1. Video Notes 
       2. pg. 436 #17-18
       3. Any 2 DICE in 2+ Sentences EACH
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Notes/Responses




Day 71: Wednesday, December 22nd 2021 
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Think the Vote
* Chapter(s) QUIZ (Notes I-V)
   + After Quiz: UpFront or iCivics Game
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter(s) QUIZ 

WINTER BREAK: Thursday December 23rd-Sunday January 2nd
Holiday Break Extra Credit Assignment: 





Day 72: Monday, January 3rd  2021 
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Think the Vote
   + 
* Note Outlne: Legislative and Executive Branches Note Outline.docx
   + Pocket Constitution: Article I Sections 1-7
   + NCC Interactive Constitution: https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/article/article-i
   + Real Clear Politics House Map: https://www.realclearpolitics.com/elections/live_results/2020/house/   
   + Gerrymandering: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2015/03/01/this-is-the-best-explanation-of-gerrymandering-you-will-ever-see/
        -Handout Form: Gerrymandering Example Handout.pdf
        -Reynold's v. Simms/Wesberry v. Sanders: "One-Person, One-Vote": https://www.oyez.org/cases/1963/22
       -State Redistricting Maps: https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/redistricting-2022-maps/maryland/
            + Montana Apportioned District Map
            + Maryland Gerrymandered District Map
            + Texas Gerrymandered District Map
      - pg. 230-231
* Worksheet and Book Questions
   + House and Senate Worksheet: House and Senate Worksheet.pdf
   + pg. 73 Primary Source: Critical Thinking: #1-2
   + pg. 168 #18-19
   + pg. 254 #19 (One-Person, One-Vote)
   + pg. 131 #2-3 
   + pgs 141 Court Case Analysis: U.S. Term Limits, Inc. v. Thornton: https://www.oyez.org/cases/1994/93-1456
       - Exploring the Essential Question (Answer in 3-5 Sentences)
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION:  NCC (43 Minutes) Podcast "The Census" Back at the Supreme Court": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-people/id83213431?i=1000501270390
+ Take Notes
+ DICE
* Think the Vote Civic Participation: "": 
   + Complete a Bill of Rights Institute Think the Vote Response in 5-10 sentences including the following BRI criteria:
       1. Answer cited facts and constitutional arguments
       2. Answered in cohesive sentences that were free of distracted spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors
       3. Answer addressed counter-arguments and opposing concerns in a respectful manner
       4. Answer was organized in a manner that flowed logically and read clearly
Write on Microsoft Word or Google and Print copy to be included with a Civic Participation Form: Participation Form.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Worksheet and Book Questions




Day 73: Tuesday, January 4th 2021 
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Think the Vote
   + 
* Note Outlne: Legislative and Executive Branches Note Outline.docx
   + Notes II(G) pgs. 73: Bill Process
   + Pocket Constitution: Article I Section (pgs. 13-14)
   + SchoolHouse Rock Bill Process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFroMQlKiag 
   + MT State Bill Process Handout: Bill Process Handout.pdf
* Worksheet, Video Notes/Response, and Book Problems
   + YLI Worksheet: YLI Congree Worksheet.docx
      - YLI Website for Worksheet: http://yli236.youthleadership.net/econgress/demo/intro_overview?_yli_session=d13be4b9d80017c9ce3edeae9623ce55
   + Annenberg-Bill Process Video "One School's Fight: The Making of a Law" (20 Minutes) Annenberg Video: https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/one-schools-fight-making-law/
       1. Video Notes
       2. List and describe 2 government ideas or concepts that you learned through the video. 
* pg. 90 Debate #1-7 and Continuum
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION:
   * Annenberg-Bill Process Video "Legislative Process: How a Bill Becomes Federal Law" (19 Minute) Annenberg Video: https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/legislative-process-bill-becomes-federal-law/ 
   * iCvics.org Game "Lawcraft": https://www.icivics.org/games/lawcraft
      + Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot)  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Worksheet, Video Notes/Response, and Book Problems




Day 74: Wednesday, January 5th 2021 
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Think the Vote
   + West Wing Wednesday
* Note Outlne: Legislative and Executive Branches Note Outline.docx
   + Article I Section 8 and Article VI
   + Notes II(H) pgs. 74: Enumerated and Expressed Powers
   + Pocket Constitution pgs. 14-16
* Powers of Congress Video Notes/Response and Book Review
   + Annenberg Video "The Supremacy Clause: McCulloch v. Maryland" (24 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/supremacy-clause-mcculloch-v-maryland/
       1. Notes
       2. pg. 80 Case Study #1-9
       3. pg. 196 #18-19
       4. What does this mean for Marijuana Law?  If the federal government continues to list it as an illegal substance and it expected to be legal for recreational purposes for those over 21 in 2021, could you be arrested for smoking marijuana for recreational purposes  
       5. pg. 74 Exploring the Essential Question A-J: -Locate the Clause in Article I Section 8 that could Justify Congress Assuming that Power
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Powers of Congress Video Notes/Response and Book Review

Day 75: Thursday, January 6th 2021 
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Think the Vote
   + 
* Note Outlne: Legislative and Executive Branches Note Outline.docx
   + Article I Section 9-11 and Tenth Amendment (Enumerated or Expressed Powers, Implied Powers v. Police Powers) 
   + Pocket Constitution pgs. 14-16
   + BRI Homework Help: Commerce Clause: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzZsxJhpV-g&list=PLBjemLhDhcNFifvO7nneMT7ot5cRUyxEP
       - pg. 182 US v Lopez
       - Obamacare Book Assignment/Court Case on pg 213
* Power of the Purse and Federalism Worksheet and Book Review Questions
   + pg. 103 Exploring the Essential Question A-E
   + South Dakota v Dole Worksheet : South Dakota v Dole Handout.pdf
       - #1-2 AND You Be the Judge
       - pg. 125 #15
       - What did the Supreme Court Decide? Explain. 
          + BRI Extension: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3MDF_-Pqaw
          + BRI Homework Help (6:22 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=1ROJjabQpO8&t=2s&fbclid=IwAR3wjCCWT5mfzOFPkzeHZHpp0rV8QTTSFzczVtNjuvPn2kgZLtd6TfwVANY
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Power of the Purse and Federalism Worksheet and Book Review Questions

Day 76: Monday, January 10th  2021 
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Think the Vote
   + 
* Article II: The Execitive Branch
   + Article II Sect 1 Clause 1: Vestint Clause
   + Article II Section 1, Twenty-Second, and Tenty-Fifth Amendment: Quatlitifcations and Term
   + Article II and Twelfth Amendments: Electing the President 
   + NCC Interactive Constitution: https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/article/article-ii
   + Videos: https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/learning-material/article-ii
* Presidents Handout/Reflection, iCivics Game Participation, and Worksheet Questions 
   + "Win the Whitehouse": https://www.icivics.org/games/win-white-house
       - If Absent: Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot) and Attach Certificate to your Packet
   + "Presidents on the Presidency" Worksheet #1-3: Presidents on the Presidency Worksheet.pdf
       - Read and Highlight or Underline
   + The Presidents Handout: The Presidents Handout .pdf
       - Read and Highlight or Underline
       - Determine your top 5 Presidents-list and discuss each 
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Presidential Scavenger Hunt Handout Presidential Scavenger Hunt Handout.pdf
   + Plus 1/4 Point for Each Correct/Minus 1 Point for those Incorrect (Can't get below a 0 Points Bonus)
* Think the Vote Civic Participation: "Is the United States in a New Cold War with China?": https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/is-the-united-states-in-a-new-cold-war-with-china/
   + Complete a Bill of Rights Institute Think the Vote Response in 5-10 sentences including the following BRI criteria:
       1. Answer cited facts and constitutional arguments
       2. Answered in cohesive sentences that were free of distracted spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors
       3. Answer addressed counter-arguments and opposing concerns in a respectful manner
       4. Answer was organized in a manner that flowed logically and read clearly
Write on Microsoft Word or Google and Print copy to be included with a Civic Participation Form: Participation Form.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Presidents Handout/Reflection, iCivics Game Participation, and Worksheet Questions 




Day 77: Tuesday, January 11th 2021 
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Think the Vote
   + 
* Chapter 3 Notes: the Executive Branch
   + Pocket Constitution Article II: Presidential Powers, Roles (pg. 264), and Impeachment
   +  NCC Interactive Constitution: https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/article/article-ii
   + SchoolHouse Rock Bill Process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFroMQlKiag
   + SNL on DACA Executive Orders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUDSeb2zHQ0
* Presidential Power and Impeachment Worksheet: Presidential Power and Impeachment Worksheet.pdf
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: "Has the U.S. Presidency Become a Dictatorship?" (51:42 Minute Podcast): https://freakonomics.com/podcast/u-s-presidency-become-dictatorship/
   + Listen, take notes, and write a review 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Presidential Power and Impeachment Worksheet




Day 78: Wednesday, January 12th 2021 
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Think the Vote
   + West Wing Wednesday
   + ALL CIVIC EXTENSIONS DUE
* Article II: the Executive Branch
   + Vague Powers and Needs of Nation
   +  NCC Interactive Constitution: https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/article/article-ii
* Expanding Presidential Powers Worksheet and "Mandate" Video Notes
   + Expanding Presidential Powers Worksheet: Expanding Presidential Powers Worksheet.pdf
   + "Mandate: the President and the People" (34:11 Minutes) Annenberg Video: https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/mandate-the-president-and-the-people/
       - Notes
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: "Executive Command": https://www.icivics.org/games/executive-command
   + Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot) and Attach Certificate to your Prep Worksheet
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
*Worksheet and Video Notes




Day 79: Thursday, January 13th 2021-Last Day of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester
* The Constitution UNIT TEST
   + Constitutional Principles
   + The Bill of Rights 
   + Congress, the President, the Cupreme Court
   + Federalism: State and Local Government
* Textbook Return and Class Evaluation
   + Critiques and Suggestions
   + West Wing
   + Citizenship Test, Community Service, and/or National Service
   + Amazon Rating discussing amount learned, what you expected to learn and/or hoped to learn
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Unit Test 

 
* Guest Speaker Worksheet Handout: Justice of the Peace Luke Savage Guest Speaker Worksheet 2020-2021.docx 
   + Luke Savage 
   + Justice of the Peace/City Judge
   + Judicial Branch 

* Justice of the Peace Luke Savage Presentation about the Judicial System
   + Guest Speaker Worksheet: Justice of the Peace Luke Savage Guest Speaker Worksheet 2020-2021.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Guest Speaker or Alternative Worksheet 

 
* Luke Savage Guest Speaker Worksheet/Alternative Assignment DUE
   + Review Guest Speaker Presentation

CONSTITUTION DAY
* Constitution Day Clips/Articles
   + SchoolHouse Rock (3 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKPmobWNJaU
   + NCC Article on 10 Myths: https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/top-10-myths-about-the-constitution-on-constitution-day/
   + ACLU Clip (2:50 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kh-SaU8DzoY
   + Bridge of Spies Clip (1:42 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2gLGW9w8Hk
* Flag Burning and the First Amendment
   + Landmark Case Packet: Constitution Day Texas v Johnson Packet.docx
   + Oyez Oral Arguments and Decision: https://www.oyez.org/cases/1988/88-155
* Annenberg Classroom  "Free Speech Clip" First Amendment
   + "A Conversation on the Constitution: Free Speech (29 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/conversation-constitution-freedom-speech/
   + About 8:30 for Baseline of Court's Rulings/9:10 For Texas v. Johnson Case
* Constitutional Thinking Clip: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4GyIxyDUwGqRG1TQW5sYUFZUUU/view?ts=597154b3
   + Add Criteria onto the back of the National Constitutional Center SCOTUS Interpretation Handout: Constitutional Intepretation Handout.pdf
     Constitutional Thinking: Determining the Intent of the Law and its Constitutionality 
       1. What does it say (Words Matter): Read the Words of the Law/Constitutional Amendmentment Provision Involved
       2. Past: Look at the History of the Law/Issue and Look at the Traditions surrounding the words of the law
       3. Fairness/stare decisis: Look at Precedent (earler decisions regarding same/similiar issue) 
       4. Present: Look at purpose or value of law (how does it fit with our "evolving" standard(s) of decency and reflect our American values)
       5. Future: Look at the consequence of deciding one way or another (whatever is decided the decision sets a new model/precent, could create a slippery slope/law of unintended consequences, and signals values)
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Landmark Case Packet: Texas v. Johnson 


* Texas v. Johnson Packets DUE
* Flag Burning and the First Amendment
   + Landmark Case Packet: Constitution Day Texas v Johnson Packet.docx
   +  Decision: https://www.oyez.org/cases/1988/88-155
* C-SPAN Texas v. Johnson Clips
   + Joey Johnson, a member of the "Revolutionary Communist Party Youth Brigade" Speaks about the Case (1:29 Minutes): https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?840
   + Joey Johnson responds to ruling (5:32 Minutes): https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?840
* Annenberg Classroom  "Free Speech Clip" First Amendment
   + "A Conversation on the Constitution: Free Speech (29 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/conversation-constitution-freedom-speech/
   + About 8:30 for Baseline of Court's Rulings/9:10 For Texas v. Johnson Case
* Post Independence Note Outline: Note Outline-Post Independence 2021.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Landmark Case Packet: Texas v. Johnson DUE

* MLK Clips
   + C-SPAN (20:32 Minutes):  https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?1832
   + Mountaintop Speech (2:37): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oehry1JC9Rk&feature=share

INAUGURATION 
* Inauguration Prep
   + Textbook pg. 308
   + Lincoln's Second Inaguration (Pocket Constitution pg.s 52-54)
* Inauguration Worksheets: Jefferson-Washington-Reagan Inauguration Worksheets.pdf
   + 9 Questions 
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: History this Week "The First VP of Color" (21 Minutes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/history-this-week/id1493453604?i=1000505637519
   1. Notes
   2. Summary/What I learned/Worth Listening
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Inauguration Worksheets (9 Questions)

* Grade Worksheets
* Inauguration Worksheet: Presidential Inaugurations Graphic Organizer.docx
* Inauguration Clips
   + FDR: Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Inauguration (March 4, 1933)
   + JFK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1PbQlVMp98
   + George W. Bush (5:36): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pDPxTHhFlA
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Trump: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRBsJNdK1t0
   + Fill in Grid for Trump
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Inauguration Graphic Organizer Worksheet

* Inauguration Worksheet DUE
* Inauguration PowerPoint: inauguration.ppt  
   + Queen of England's Coronation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52NTjasbmgw
* C-SPAN "What Makes a Good Inaugural Address" (9 Minutes) Clip: https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?17518
   + Worksheet: Biden Inauguration Worksheet.rtf
* Joe Biden's Inauguration Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwvbQR887W0
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Inauguration Worksheet

PRESIDENT'S DAY
* Ellen Clip "Macey Hensley: Little Girl who Loves the Presidents" (6:54 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFismjYRcRM
* Buzzfeed: "44 Facts About United States Presidents that Will Blow Your Mind" https://www.buzzfeed.com/erinlarosa/presidents-youll-never-look-at-the-same-way-again
* Presidents Day Trivia QUIZ: https://www.politico.com/gallery/2013/02/quiz-20-presidential-trivia-questions-157057?slide=1

NEXT SEMESTER Possible Additions:
+ John Stossel Video Clip: SPONTANEOUS ORDER: DO WE REALLY NEED A PLAN?

+ WOMEN ASK THE SUPREMEM COURT TO TOSS TOPLESS BAN Case Analysis.docx

+ The American Form Of Government

Fareed Zakaria fears American democracy could be in peril Video Clip