Sidney Public Schools

* What James Madison Might Say Every American Should Know 
* Mad Mad Scenario 
* Why We Debate Packet
* Note Card Assignment
* Getting to know you questions 2020-2021.docx
* Syllabus 2020-2021.docx

Day 1: 
* CNN 10: https://www.cnn.com/cnn10
   + Start at warning bell: If you are on time, You are late.  If you are early, you are on time.  If you are late, you are left. 
   + You Can's Look at the present without context: Past, Present Future
+ Think About:
       - Government is about drawing lines (there are no absolutes): the Debate lies in where those lines should be drawn
       - Context Matters: Nuance or whataboutism 
       - Two things can be true at the same time
       - Choices do not have to be binary
       - False equivalency or Apt Comparison 
       - Bubbles and echo chambers (not just ideological but age/gender/stakeholder)   
       - Participate! Engage in current Events/Punchlines/Etc even if you are not tested on it: Why are we here? 
* Take a Stand: What is politics? Red/Green Placards
   + Policy, Power, Stakeholder Discussion
   + School Policy: No Homework, Drug and Alcohol-Athletics Policy, school sports-club sports, drop out age, school start time, in-person learning
   + Current Events Discussion: 1619 Project and History Education, Monuments Debate, Protests and Government Power, Players Kneeling, Mail in Voting, etc   
* Heintz Dilemma-Why we Deliberate
* Idiotes and News Day/UpFronts Packet: Why Deliberate 2020-2021.docx
   + Exit Ticket 
     1. Notes
     2. What I want to talk about/plan to say from the UpFront Articles 
     3. 1-2 Items in the News I want to Talk About (Monday/Tuesday's Discussion or other news)
* Syllabus: Applied Government Course Syllabus 2020-2021.docx
   + Class Overview
   + Parents, Teach them Civics
* You Are Note Special Commencement Address (12 minutes 45 seconds long): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lfxYhtf8o4
   + Exit Ticket
       1. Notes
       2. Initial Reaction: From 1-10, how would you rate the speech? Did it make you feel hopeful, angry, confused. Explain. 
       3. In 1-2 Sentences, what did you believe his thesis/message he intended to deliver was?
       4. Most memorable quote or anecdote: what did he say, why do you think its important?
       Extra Credit: Watch with your parent(s)/guardian(s)/adult(s) in your life: What did they think? How would they answer the preceding 3 questions? 
       5. Why Advanced Government? What do you hope to get out of the class

* 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
* Exit Ticket and You’re Not Special Clip Analysis and Response

 

Day 2: 
* Civic Ignorance 
   + David McCulloch Sr.  
   + Seinfeld Teaches History: https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/world-war-ii-101/n10251
* Lost Generation Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRG4ySdi_aE
* Exit Ticket Discussion
   + Your/Your parent(s)/guardian(s)/adult(s) in your life's Thoughts?        
   + Extension: Do Grades Matter
       - You're Not Special Interview:  'You Are Not Special' teacher has more words of wisdom
       - "What Straight-A Students Get Wrong": What Straight-A Students Get Wrong If you always succeed in school, you’re not setting yourself up for success in life.
       - "Why Valedictorians Rarely Become Millionaires": https://www.foxbusiness.com/features/why-valedictorians-rarely-become-millionaires-author-says
       - "Here is why the average millionaire's college GPA is 2.9": http://www.businessinsider.com/eric-barker-millionaires-bad-grades-gpa-2017-6
  + Extension: Deliberation
       - Fareed Zakaria Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_yuGaMDsUk
   + Exit Ticket: Final Thoughts
       9.  List and discuss the most important idea or principle learned through this exercise
       10. My final thoughts on this issue includes...
* Syllabus Discssion: Grades and 
   + Your kids bored at school? Tell them to get over it
   + Marshmallow Study
* Getting to know you Worksheet: Getting to know you questions 2020-2021.docx
  + Completition Grade (ALL Must Be Completed)
       - John Stossel on Delayed Gratification: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqGg1EXlcPQ
* No Stupid Questions Podcast (Approximately 39 Minutes): Is Incompetence a Form of Dishonesty?
   + Working Hard, Not being Sanctimonious, Not Knowing Everything, Self-mprovement and Mission Statements  
   + Exit Ticket: Complete on the Back of the Getting to know you Worksheet
      1. Notes
      2. What was your main takeaway from the podcast?
      3. If you had a mission statement, what would it be? Explain.

----American Civics Test
* NEW Citizenship Test Packet (with Quiz for Parent/Child) 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* ----American Civics Test

 

 

 

* Jaywalking: Citizenship Test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJlY9C7YWzI
* Review Citizenshipt Test
   + Google Slide Show
   + Student/Parent Scores

* Harkness Prep: Citizenship Test Requirement to Graduate Packet: 
   + Cit Test SAC Prep




 
* Civic Knowledge
   + 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
   + Ben Sasse on America's Civic Knowledge and the Issues it causes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcbOYl6Kutc

* 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 Amendment 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 (earlier decisions regarding same/similar 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/precedent, could create 


* Discussion of SCOTUS
   + Choosing Cases
   + Oral Arguments
   + Chambers 
*  Level of Scrutiny Discussion 
   + Fourteenh Amendment Worksheet-Applying Standards of Review: Fourteenh Amendment Worksheet-Applying Standards of Review.pdf
   + Website Resources for "Free the Nips": https://www.sidney.k12.mt.us/Page/3295
   + Exit Ticket
       1. Notes from ArticleS
       2. Summarize the debate in 1-2 Sentences
       3. ArgumentS from ArticleS for the "Free the Nips" group
       4. ArgumentS from ArticleS for cities defending the ordinances
       5. If you were a SCOTUS Justice how would you rule on this case? Explain in 5+ Sentences Focusing on the following:
          - Constitutional Principle(s)/Natural Right(s) Involved (Secific Amendment(s) and Clause(s), Civil/Human Right(s) Involved)
          - Issue Framed (What is the heart of the issue)
          - Evidence
          - Constitutional Thinking Steps Incorporated     
          - Constitutional Method Employed

 

 

* Understanding Precedent
   + Background Cases: West Virginia v. Barnette, Tinker v. Des Moines, Bethel v. Fraser, Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeir, Morse v. Frederick (Bong Hits for Jesus)
   + First Amendment in Schools Book
   + Student Free Speech Cases Worksheet (Morse v. Frederick): Student Free Speech Precedent Handout.pdf
* Student Free Speech/Free Speech Annenberg Video (29 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/conversation-constitution-freedom-speech/
   + Exit Ticket: 
       1. Notes
       2. List and discuss the 3 most important free speech ideas or principles learned through this podcast         
       3. Any TWO of the following (2+ Sentences Each): What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)  

 

* Morse v. Frederick Arguments
   + Oyez.org Oral Arguments and Decision: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2006/06-278
* 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)
* Policy Discussions v. Constitutional Deliberations
   +  Should v. Could
*  Fourteenth Amendment Discussion
   + Language of the Amendment
   + Important Clauses
   + Incorpration and Nationalization
   + BRI Homework Help Video on Incorporation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vT_HdOY-Cw&feature=youtu.be
   + State Constitution's (Montana's Beautiful one)
* Sydney Spies Senior Picture Case: Sydney Spies Senior Picture Court Case 2020-2021.docx 
* Supreme Court Opinion Assignment
   + Before deciding, discuss: Constitutional Thinking: Determining the Intent of the Law and its Constitutionality (5 Steps)

 

 

* 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

 

* NYT The Daily "A Cheerleader, a Snapchat Post and the Supreme Court" (26 Minutes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cheerleader-a-snapchat-post-and-the-supreme-court/id1200361736?i=1000523023126

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
   

With Chapter 4: Civics Knowlege Inventory Test: Civic Knowledge Inventory Test.pdf
* Review Civics Knowlege Inventory/American Civics Tes



Day 3: Wednesday 08/26
* "60 Minutes": Oprah interviews Michigan Voters
   + Oprah: Post Election Is the United States Still a nation Divided: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/post-election-is-the-u-s-still-a-nation-divided-oprah-winfrey-reports/?authenticated=1
* Deliberation: Why Deliberate
  + Justice Breyer on Civil Disourse (40 seconds in): https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9AyWNErqY4_TmJxNkxsU21GT2M/view
  + Chuck Todd on AOC's Concentration Camp Comments:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vY8CBY5ISok&feature=share
  + Website Links: https://www.sidney.k12.mt.us/site/default.aspx?PageType=14&DomainID=22&PageID=3932&ModuleInstanceID=4657&ViewID=9d7780dc-000e-458b-ba39-cfc84059b040&IsMoreExpandedView=True
* Finding Conensus Exercise-Deliberation Practice
       - Mad Mad Scenario 

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Idiotes and News Day/UpFronts Packet



Day 4: Thursday 08/27
* "60 Minutes": Oprah interviews Michigan Voters Part 2 
   + Oprah: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/oprah-follows-up-with-the-partisan-voters-in-michigan/?authenticated=1
* UpFront/Current Events/Summer Goings-On/School Policy Deliberation (from Monday/Tuesday) in HS Commons/Outside
   + Don’t deprive others of your unique life experiences and take advantage of others unique life experiences, especially your Parent, Guardians, Adults in your life
   + Respect others people enough you understand their opinion BEFORE you agree/disagree.
   + Don’t be beholden to your initial thoughts or opinions
* News Day Roundtable Discussion
   + Notes (Who talked/what did they say)
   + Questions we answered
   + Questions we still have
* News Day Extension
   + Whole class discussion: Notes and Answers to my/my groups questions from the small group
   + Discussion with my Parent(s)/Guardian(s)/Adults(s) in my life: Responses to what we chatted about in class and small groups
   +BONUS:  Research on my own
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Idiotes and News Day/UpFronts Packet Extension

Day 5: Monday 08/31
* John Stossel Clip: First Amendment: 
* Homework DUE and Discussion: Idiotes and News Day
* Engage with People who Disagree with You Phill Enquirer Article: https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/political-divide-discourse-conversation-empathy-20190723.html
   1. Read Symethetically, underline, emjoi, comment while reading
      - Read all the material BEFORE you make your final conclusion; Be Open-Minded and be willing to change your mind.
   2. Summary Box: 
       a-What was the author's thesis?

       b-What Proof did he/she offer?

       c-Info you found Interesting and worthy of sharing
   3. Critique Box: 

       a-What you wish he/she would have included? Problems with the thesis?    

       b-Did you agree/disagree with the author's thesis? If so, why? If not, why not?
       c-Did you find this article worth reading? Explain. 
* Barack Obama on engaging with others: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi5da2AhDCY 
* UpFronts Packet Extension
   + UpFronts Cartoons
   + Real Clear Politics Cartoons: https://www.realclearpolitics.com/cartoons/cartoons_of_the_week/
   + USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/opinion/cartoons/
   + Politico: https://www.politico.com/tag/cartoon-carousel
   + Town Hall: https://townhall.com/political-cartoons
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
*Article Analysis and Bring Political Cartoon to Class Tomorrow


Day 6: Tuesday 09/01



Day 7: Wenesday 09/02
* Being a Social Justice Warrior: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBdnyrzq96s
* Political CartoonWorkseet DUE and Presentations in groups
   + Small Groups
* Meme Discussion
   + Analogy/Comparisons
       -Mr. F's Conservative/Liberal interpretation of Black Lives Matter from his Facebook Page
    + Think About:
       - Context Matters: Nuance or whataboutism 
       - Two things can be true at the same time
       - Choices do not have to be binary
       - False equivalency or Apt Comparison 
* Meme Assignment: 
   1. Find Meme You Find Powerful that compares two concepts and Print Out
   2. Research Meme Topic
   3. Description of Meme Issue: 6-10 sentences 
   4. Venn Diagram
   5. Your View: False Equivalency v Apt Comparison 
   6. Talk to parent(s), Guardian(s), Adult(s) in your life
       a. They said...
       b. I agree/ disagree because.... 
 ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Meme Assignment

Day 8: Thursday 09/03
* SNL Cold Open (Covid-19): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4qvO0StKto NO SCHOOL MONDAY 09/07: Labor Day



Day 9: Tuesday 09/08
* Fareed Zakaria: Why Steve Bannon is Worth Listening To: https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2018/09/16/fareeds-take-steve-bannon-media-democracy-gps-vpx.cnn
* Posterboard Presentation and Silent Sebate

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Civics Knowlege Inventory Test

Day 10: Wednesday 09/09
* 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
* Review Civics Knowlege Inventory
* Harkness Prep: Citizenship Test Requirement to Graduate Packet: Citizenship Test SAC 2020-2021.docx  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Harkness Prep: Citizenship Test Requirement to Graduate Packet


Day 11: Thurday 09/10
* 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_0
   + How did we do? 
* Harkness Prep: Citizenship Test Requirement to Graduate Packet: Citizenship Test SAC 2020-2021.docx  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Harkness Prep: Citizenship Test Requirement to Graduate Packet


Day 12: Friday 09/11: Noon School Release

* Harkness Deliberation: Citizenship Test SAC 2020-2021.docx  
   + Working Lunch
   + Deliberate in Small Groups of 5 in HS Commons or Lawn 
   + Take Notes 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Harkness Self:Evaluation and Reflection

Day 13: Monday 09/14
* Is Jaywalking Real, and Why Does it Matter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Url1HL6oExk
   + Harkness Self-Evaluation DUE
* Understanding Precedent
   + Background Cases: West Virginia v. Barnette, Tinker v. Des Moines, Bethel v. Fraser, Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeir, Morse v. Frederick (Bong Hits for Jesus)
   + First Amendment in Schools Book
   + Student Free Speech Cases Worksheet (Morse v. Frederick): Student Free Speech Precedent Handout.pdf
* Student Free Speech/Free Speech Annenberg Video (29 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/conversation-constitution-freedom-speech/
   + Exit Ticket: 
       1. Notes
       2. List and discuss the 3 most important free speech ideas or principles learned through this podcast         
       3. Any TWO of the following (2+ Sentences Each): What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Worksheet and Video Exit Ticket



Day 14: Tuesday 09/15
* Morse v. Frederick Arguments
   + Oyez.org Oral Arguments and Decision: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2006/06-278
* 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)
* Policy Discussions v. Constitutional Deliberations
   +  Should v. Could
*  Fourteenth Amendment Discussion
   + Language of the Amendment
   + Important Clauses
   + Incorpration and Nationalization
   + BRI Homework Help Video on Incorporation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vT_HdOY-Cw&feature=youtu.be
   + State Constitution's (Montana's Beautiful one)
* Sydney Spies Senior Picture Case: Sydney Spies Senior Picture Court Case 2020-2021.docx 
* Supreme Court Opinion Assignment
   + Before deciding, discuss: Constitutional Thinking: Determining the Intent of the Law and its Constitutionality (5 Steps)
EXTRA CREDITEXTENSIOS: 
* Watch and Take Notes(Questions and Answers) on RBG Fourteenth Amendment Annenberg (42 Minutes) Video: https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/conversation-constitution-fourteenth-amendment/
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Supreme Court Opinion 


Day 15: Wednesday 09/16 
* Ben Sasse on America's Civic Knowledge and the Issues it causes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcbOYl6Kutc
* Discussion of SCOTUS
   + Choosing Cases
   + Oral Arguments
   + Chambers 
*  Level of Scrutiny Discussion 
   + Fourteenh Amendment Worksheet-Applying Standards of Review: Fourteenh Amendment Worksheet-Applying Standards of Review.pdf
   + Website Resources for "Free the Nips": https://www.sidney.k12.mt.us/Page/3295
   + Exit Ticket
       1. Notes from ArticleS
       2. Summarize the debate in 1-2 Sentences
       3. ArgumentS from ArticleS for the "Free the Nips" group
       4. ArgumentS from ArticleS for cities defending the ordinances
       5. If you were a SCOTUS Justice how would you rule on this case? Explain in 5+ Sentences Focusing on the following:
          - Constitutional Principle(s)/Natural Right(s) Involved (Secific Amendment(s) and Clause(s), Civil/Human Right(s) Involved)
          - Issue Framed (What is the heart of the issue)
          - Evidence
          - Constitutional Thinking Steps Incorporated     
          - Constitutional Method Employed
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION:
* Watch and Take Notes(Question and And Answer) on John Roberts SCOTUS Annenberg (37 Minutes) Video: https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/a-conversation-on-the-constitution-the-origin-nature-and-importance-of-the-supreme-court/
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Exit Ticket

 

Day 16: Thursday 09/17: Constitution Day
* Mini Courts/Drafting Opinions 
   + Deliberate in Small Groups of 5 in HS Library (Hightops/BackTables)
* Critieria when Discussing: 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)
* Policy Discussions v. Constitutional Deliberations 
* Critieria when Drafting
          - Constitutional Principle(s)/Natural Right(s) Involved (Secific Amendment(s) and Clause(s), Civil/Human Right(s) Involved)
          - Issue Framed (What is the heart of the issue)
          - Evidence
          - Constitutional Thinking Steps Incorporated   
          - Constitutional Method Employed
* Complete your "Supreme Court" Opinion
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
*Supreme Court Opinion 

Day 17: Monday 09/21
* Jon Stewart "Crossfire": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFQFB5YpDZE
   + EXTENSION: 
       - YouTube-Fakin' It! How The Daily Show Colbert Report and  Affect Policy and Policy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4DDUcUcmPI
       - SNL Political Satirist interviewed on CNN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe7ClU1n3Sk
* Poster Board Peer and Self Evaluations
   + Evaluate Peers
   + Self Evaluations
* Satire Exit Ticket
   1. Discussion: Pros and Cons of Satire
   2. Does satire help promote or hurt the democratic process? 
   3. Should people get their news from satiriric sites/satirical sources?
   4. Should satire be used at school? If so, when? 
* BRI: Think the Vote: https://www.thinkthevote.com/
   5. Read the background, read the research, cast your vote and explain your rationale
* News Day: UpFronts and "In the News"
   6. Notes
   7. What I want to talk about/plan to say
   8. 1-2 Items in the News I want to Talk About
   9. Cartoon Analysis: 1-2 Cartoons: What is being exaggerated/What is being Said.../ Apt or false
* Public Opinion Note Packet: Chapter 7-Public Opinion Notes Packet.doc
   + Complete Notes I-IV
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: 
* Watch and Take Notes on NCC RBG Podcast from Constitution Day (42 Minutes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/justice-ruth-bader-ginsburg-a-constitutional-icon/id83213431?i=1000491630344?i=1000491630344
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Peer and Self Evaluations; Exit Ticket #1-9; Chapter Notes in Note Packet

 

Day 18: Tuesday 09/22
* Poster Board Self-Evaluations DUE 
* News Day Roundtable Discussion
   + HS Library Conference Room
  10. News Day Roundtable Discussion Notes (Who talked/what did they say)
Extra Credit: Extension 
  11.  Discussion with my Parent(s)/Guardian(s)/Adults(s) in my life about what my group and I discussed
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
*Exit Ticket #1-10

Day 19: Wednesday 09/23
* Trump Speaks at Mount Rushmore on July 4th (41:36 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXD4zPY4Ai0
* News Day Exit Ticket DUE
* Constitution Day Speech from President Trump Announcing Creation of "1776" Commission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lufQyGFWOnw
* Project Outlines and Rubric: 
* "1776" Commission Public Hearing Resources
   + Lincoln's Lyceum Address: https://teachingamericanhistory.org/blog/timely-ideas-abraham-lincolns-lyceum-address/
   + Trump Speaks at Mount Rushmore on July 4th (41:36 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXD4zPY4Ai0
       -NYT Podcast Evaluates Speech (21 Minutes) "Their Goal is to End America": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/their-goal-is-the-end-of-america/id1200361736?i=1000483152930?i=1000483152930
   + WaPo Article: Trump Alleges "Left-Wing" indoctrination in Schools, says he will create national commission to push more "Pro American" History: https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/trump-history-education/2020/09/17/f40535ec-ee2c-11ea-ab4e-581edb849379_story.html
   + Ashbrook Center Roundtable on 1619 Project and Civic Education (1:02:07 Minutes): https://www.facebook.com/ashbrookcenter/videos/604253610448422
   + Ed Week Article "An Open Letter to a Parent Afraid of Anti-Racist Education:  https://mobile.edweek.org/c.jsp?cid=25919971&bcid=25919971&rssid=25919961&item=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.edweek.org%2Fv1%2Few%2Findex.html%3Fuuid%3DCDE0C65A-F828-11EA-8BB1-956759D98AAA
   + BBC Article-Mayflower at 400: What We All Get Wrong about the Pilgrim Fathers: Mayflower at 400: What we all get wrong about the Pilgrim Fathers
   + Ben Shapiro: Teaching American Kids America that America Doesn't Suck (1:08:18 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emoM-dXNqFM
   + Hillsdale College Imprimus "History, American Democracy, and the AP Test Controversy":  https://imprimis.hillsdale.edu/history-american-democracy-and-the-ap-test-controversy/
   + Teaching Tolerance Article of a Conversation with Imbram Kendi "This is Bigger Than Hostory": https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/summer-2017/this-is-bigger-than-history-a-conversation-with-ibram-kendi
   + NCC Podcast "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July" a Discussion on Frederick Douglas (1:07:48): https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/summer-2017/this-is-bigger-than-history-a-conversation-with-ibram-kendi
   + Malcolm Gladwell Revisionist History Podcast "The Footsoldier of Birmingham" Monuments Discussion (38:37 Minutes): http://revisionisthistory.com/episodes/14-the-foot-soldier-of-birmingham
   + Monuments Debate Articles/Videos from Mr. F's Website: https://www.sidney.k12.mt.us/Page/3899
   + Columbus Day v. Indiginous People Day Articles/Videos from Mr. F's Website: https://www.sidney.k12.mt.us/Page/4068
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* "1776" Commission Public Hearing Prep
      + Choose Simulation Role: Sign-Up Thursday BEFORE Class: First Come/First Served

Day 20: Thursday 09/24
* Ben Shapiro: Teaching American Kids America that America Doesn't Suck (1:08:18 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emoM-dXNqFM
* "1776" Commission Public Hearing Prep
   + Choose Simulation Role
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* "1776" Commission Public Hearing Prep




Day 21: Monday 09/28
* Ben Shapiro interview Matthew Yglesias: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/matthew-yglesias-the-ben-shapiro-show-sunday-special-ep-99/id1047335260?i=1000491871443?i=1000491871443
* Final Day of Prep for "1776" Commission Public Hearing 
   + Speeches and Questions Completed
   + Review Rubric and Expectations: 
      - Parks and Rec Public Hearing on Town Time Capsule: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1V7vUEg3es
      - Parks and Rec Public Comments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng_-HgRfGBY&t=183s
      - Parks and Rec: Sweetums: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmMkKFstqwY
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* "1776" Commission Public Hearing Prep


Day 22: Tuesday 09/29
* "1776" Commission Public Hearing 
   + HS Commons Area 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Good, Bad, and the Ugly of the Simulation and Self-Evaluation Rubric


Day 23: Wednesday 09/30
* ABC’s This Week "Powerhouse Roundtable": https://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek
* Roundtable: Good, Bad, and the Ugly of the Simulation and Self-Evaluation Rubric
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Freakonomics Radio Podcast (47:31 Minutes): How to Change Your Mind(Boston Globe Article): https://freakonomics.com/podcast/change-your-mind-rebroadcast/
   + Exit Ticket (DUE Monday)
       1. Notes
       2. What was the most important concept/idea learned.  Discuss in 2-3 sentences
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Self-Evaluation Rubric and Podcast Exit Ticket


Day 24: Thursday 10/01
* Former Governor Marc Racicot Interview (29:31 Minutes/Watch 22:30 for Class): https://soundcloud.com/user-663581780/marc-racicot-program
   + Project(s) Discussion
   + Self-Evaluation Rubric DUE
* Going Forward
   + NCC Scholar Exchange: https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/online-civic-learning-opportunities/upcoming-scholar-exchanges
* Howard Stern interviews Obama Supporters in Harlem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoseyTAPBjM
   + Second Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20LmZoM4LFc   
* Public Opinion Note Packet: Chapter 7-Public Opinion Notes Packet.doc
   + Complete Notes I-IV
* Article Review
   + The 14-Year-Old Who Convinced People to Ban Dihydrogen Monoxide
   + Article Analysis Assignment: Article Review Sheet.pdf 
      1. Read Symethetically, underline, emoji, comment while reading
          -Read all the material BEFORE you make your final conclusion; Be Open-Minded and be willing to change your mind.
          -Print Out Article: underline, emoji, comment while reading
      2. Summary Box: 
          a-What was the author's thesis?
          b-What Proof did he/she offer?
          c-Info you found Interesting and worthy of sharing
   3. Critique Box: 
       a- Did you find this article worth reading? Explain. Did you agree/disagree with the author's thesis? If so, why? If not, why not?
       b- How does this article relate with your chapter notes? What does this mean for government officials when evaluating public opinion and public policy?
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Does anyone Really know what Socialism is? Freakonomics Podcast (44:24 Minutes): https://freakonomics.com/podcast/socialism-rebroadcast/
   + Take Notes and Write a Review of the Podcast
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Article Analysis and Chapter Notes 


Day 25: Monday 10/05
* SNL: https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live
* SNL "The Undecided Voter": https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/undecided-voter/n27698
* Initiatives, Referendum, Recall Harkness 
   + Harkness Self-Evaluation: Direct Democracy Harkness-Initiatives- Referendums-Recalls.rtf
   + Freakonomics Radio Podcast (44:30 Minutes): Policy Making is Not a Science: https://freakonomics.com/podcast/scalability/
   + Take Notes and Write a Review of the Podcast
   + pg. 18 What Would you Do Question: Will You Favor or Oppose the Ban on Initiatives?
       - Should those issues be debated and determined by elected offials who represent people and if they don’t like it they can vote the bums out or a bypass when their unelected officials. 
       - Takes away power of elites and power to the people while others say it gives interest groups too much power
       - Ben Franklin quote, still Relevant today? Think marijuana, gay marriage (bans and legilatization), expanded medical care, and taking sodas
   + Montana Secretary of State Website: https://sosmt.gov/elections/
   + Research Initiatives and Referendums on the Montana 2020-2021 Ballot
   + Find language included on the Ballot
   + Talk to 10-15 Friends/Family Members/Others about the Ballot and gauge support/opposition and why
   + Look at the Seattle recall efforts and others (preferably Montana)
   + Soda Tax Initiative
       - The Soda Tax Experiment: https://www.knowablemagazine.org/article/health-disease/2019/do-soda-taxes-work
       - John Stossel-"The Philly Scam": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuzxyiHyrJ0
       - John Stossel-"Food Police Fatheads": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_os8as_WMI
       - Parks and Rec-"Soda Size": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ish8NBunrQU
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Harkness Prep 



Day 26: Tuesday 10/06
* ABC’s This Week "Powerhouse Roundtable": https://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek
* Harkness Prep 
   + Research ballot initiatives coming up, past, what has occurred nationally. 
   + Initial thoughts. I have a friend that tells me he votes against every initiative-what would you tell him
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Harkness Prep 

Day 27: Wednesday 10/07
* Zoom Conversation with Mr. Braxon's Class: 
  + Windsor Academy Link: https://www.winsor.edu/#/
  + Zoom Link: us/j/71813256225?pwd=aG5QMmt2MVZuTnFNVVh4NllGbEhGQT09
       - Meeting ID: 718 1325 6225
       - Passcode: tL4zaw
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Harkness Prep 
  

Day 28: Thursday 10/08
* Global GPS with Fareed Zakaria-My Take: https://www.cnn.com/shows/fareed-zakaria-gps
* Harkness Prep
* Civic Participation Opportunity: https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/should-a-supreme-court-justice-be-appointed-during-an-election-season/
   + Blog/Copy and Paste on Word Document?Attach to Civic Participation Sheet: Participation Form.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Harkness Prep

Day 29: Monday: 10/12
* Harkness Deliberation
   + Deliberate in Small Groups of 5 in HS Library (Hightops/BackTables)
   + Take Notes 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Self-Evaluation Rubric and Reflection 
   + Discuss the role an initiative plays in our system of government. Do you believe the people should have this mechanism at their disposal? Why or why not? Use your basic belief and understanding of what governments ought to do, our founders’ faith in placing power in the hands of the people, and where you believe power should lie in our system of government.


Day 30: Tuesday 10/13
* White House Proclamation on Columbus Day 2020: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-columbus-day-2020/
   + Montana Indian Ed for All: Celebrating Indiginous People's Day: https://historytech.wordpress.com/2020/10/08/history-shouldnt-be-boring-or-leave-out-stuff-resources-for-your-indigenous-peoples-day/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
*  News Day: UpFronts and "In the News"
   + Exit Ticket (Complete "Good" UpFront Notes and any of 2-4 plus 5 OR just read the UpFront and complete 2-5)
       1. Read and take Notes from the UpFront
       2. What I want to talk about/plan to say: List AND Discuss 3 Items in the UpFront that you want to talk about, what you hope to hear, and what you plan on saying
       3. UpFront Cartoon Analysis: Choose a Cartoon you want to review wih your group: What is being exaggerated/What is being Said.../ Apt or false
       4. Items in the national news (not in the UpFront) you want to talk about, what you hope to hear, and what you plan on saying
       5. Notes from the roundtable OR a summary of what was discussed and who did a good job presenting and/or who said something that made me say "hmm"
EXTRA CREDIT: Summary of a Discussion with my Parent(s)/Guardian(s)/Adults(s) in my life about what my group and I discussed (Include how long the discussion lasted)
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* News Day Exit Ticket

Day 31: Wednesday 10/14
* NCC Scholar Exchange: The Presidency and the Executive Branch: https://constitutioncenter.zoom.us/webinar/tJYpcu6hqT4jHt1wQQ72z0R8TOyUgN1bgFky/ics?user_id=QJhKiHhxSomlyimruI9NIw
   + Exit Ticket (Complete "Good" Notes and any two of the following OR just listen and complete 2-6)

       3. List AND Describe TWO specific concepts you learned/found interesting  that you did not know before. 
       4. What had you already learned but found useful to hear again? Explain what it was AND why you chose the information.
       5. Include a quote or anecdote from the presentation that you found insightful and explain why you choose it. 
       6. Overall, what did you think of the presentation? Please rank 1-10 and explain your ranking and use specific examples of what you liked and what was said. 
EXTRA CREDIT: Summary of a Discussion with my Parent(s)/Guardian(s)/Adults(s) in my life about the presentation (Include how long the discussion lasted)
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Exit Ticket

NO SCHOOL: Thursday October 15th-Sunday October 18

Day 32: Monday 10/19

* icivics.org: Win the White House: https://www.icivics.org/games/win-white-house
   + Set Up Account
   + Play Game for Grade (Participation Grade)/If Absent, print certificate at end of game for grade
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Game Participation 

Day 34: Wednesday 10/21
* NCC Scholar Exchange: Voting Rights Amendments
   + Exit Ticket (Complete "Good" Notes and any two of the following OR just listen and complete 2-6)
       1. Notes 
       2. What seems to be the major constitutional issue or thesis of the presentation? 
       3. List AND Describe TWO specific concepts you learned/found interesting  that you did not know before. 
       4. What had you already learned but found useful to hear again? Explain what it was AND why you chose the information.
       5. Include a quote or anecdote from the presentation that you found insightful and explain why you choose it. 
       6. Overall, what did you think of the presentation? Please rank 1-10 and explain your ranking and use specific examples of what you liked and what was said. 
EXTRA CREDIT: Summary of a Discussion with my Parent(s)/Guardian(s)/Adults(s) in my life about the presentation (Include how long the discussion lasted)
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Exit Ticket

Day 35: Thursday 10/22: 1st Quarter END
* Global GPS with Fareed Zakaria-My Take: https://www.cnn.com/shows/fareed-zakaria-gps
* Electoral College and Federalism Harkness Prep
   + Self-Evaluation Rubric: Electoral College Elimination Harkness Grading Rubric 2020-2021.docx
* BRI Think the Vote: Join the Debate: https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/should-the-united-states-keep-the-electoral-college-the-way-it-is-in-the-constitution/ 
  + Take Notes
  + Answer the question in 5-10 Sentences following the BRI Rubric i.e. citing facts and constitutional arguments, cohesive sentences, etc.
  + Write on Microsoft Word or Google and Print copy to be included in Self-Evaluation Rubric and in the Harkness
* Chapter 14: The Presidency; "The Electoral College" Textbook Notes from pgs. 332 and 335-336 
* CloseUp Packet: Electoral College CloseUp Packet.pdf
   + Links from Packet
       -Who are the Electors?
* Watch either or both of the 57 NCC Videos/Podcasts:
   + VIRTUAL TOWN HALL: WHY DOES THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE EXIST?
   + NCC Scholar Exchange VIRTUAL TOWN HALL: How to Fix Presidential Elections in 2020 and Beyond: https://constitutioncenter.org/debate/live
* Electoral College Articles and Videos 
   + NYT: The Daily-"A Peculiar Way to Pick a President" Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily/id1200361736?i=1000495647037
   + Washington Examiner Article: The Electoral College-Should it be Abolished..pdf
   + Imprimus Article: The Danger of the Attacks on the Electoral College
   + Prager U Clip: Do You Understand the Electoral College?
   + Does Your Vote Count TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9H3gvnN468&t=262s
   + Electoral Maps: https://brilliantmaps.com/2016-election-map-population/
* Optional Links/Extra Credit
   + Win the Whitehouse icivics Game: https://www.icivics.org/games/win-white-house
   + Fareed Zakaria GPS Clip: Fareed's Take: Democrats Have to Fall in Love
   + How the States Voted in Every Pres. Election: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEkhW8m7rdo
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* BRI Response  and Electoral College and Federalism Harkness Prep

Day 36: Monday 10/26--Second Quarter Begins
* SNL: https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live
* Electoral College Primer
   + Lecture: Electoral College from Start to Today
* Electoral College Harkness Prep
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
*Electoral College Harkness Prep
OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT: icivics.org Executive Command: https://www.icivics.org/games/executive-command
  

Day 37: Tuesday 10/27
* ABC’s This Week "Powerhouse Roundtable": https://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek
* Electoral College Harkness Prep
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
*Electoral College Harkness Prep
OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT: icivics.org Branches of Power: https://www.icivics.org/games/branches-power
  

Day 38: Wednesday 10/28
* Global GPS with Fareed Zakaria-My Take: https://www.cnn.com/shows/fareed-zakaria-gps
* Zoom Meeting with Windsor Academy
   + https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75084283894?pwd=TDZYSFBZNzVaV0dwTDdsVDNFd0Yxdz09
   + Meeting ID: 750 8428 3894/Passcode: u4ee2B
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Zoom Meeting Participation 


Day 39: Thursday 10/29
* Electoral College Harkness in Commons Area or HS Library
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Self-Evaluation Rubric
EXTRA, EXTRA CREDIT:Freakonomics Radio 55 Minute Podcast: Does the President Matter as Much as You Think? (Ep. 404)
   +  Exit Ticket
       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 video/podcast
       5. If you were writing a quiz or test, what question would you include and answer you were looking for? 

Day 40: Monday 11/02
* Ben Shapiro Podcast "Four Days to Glory":https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/four-days-to-glory/id1047335260?i=1000496626133
   + About 16:30 Minutes In
* Montana Election Races Jigsaw Prep
   + US Senate Race: Daines v. Bullock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Y1sfpH1vng&feature=share
   + US House Race: Rosendale v. Williams: https://www.kxlh.com/news/election-2020/rosendale-williams-spar-in-final-u-s-house-candidate-debate
   + Montana's Gubernatorial Race-Gianforte v. Cooney: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obTf5ic1mbg
   + Monatana's Attorney General Race Raph Graybill v Austin Knudsen: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/weather/face-the-state-the-race-for-montana-attorney-general/vp-BB19djWH
* Race Information Exit Ticket
   1. What is the position and the responsibilities associated with the job?
   2. What appears to be the main issues of the campaign according to the flyers? Where do the candidates fall on those issues?
   3. Notes: Questions Asked/Candidates Responses, Introduction/Closing, etc. 
   4. What appears to be the main issues of the campaign according to the debate? Where do the candidates fall on those issues?
   5. Candidates' Background from Debate. Candidates' background from their website 
* MSU Ballot Poll: https://www.ktvq.com/news/election-2020/msu-poll-bullock-rosendale-gianforte-leading-slightly-trump-up-by-7-in-mt
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Race Information Exit Ticket


Day 41: Tuesday 11/03--ELECTION DAY!!!
* ABC’s This Week "Powerhouse Roundtable": https://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek
* Jigsaw
   + Get into Group of those in the same race
   + Get into group, one of each and present information; Take Notes
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Race Information Exit Ticket/Notes from Other Races
* EXTRA CREDIT: icivics.org: Win the White House: https://www.icivics.org/games/win-white-house
   + Print certificate at end of game



Day 42: Wednesday 11/04
* SNL: https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live
* Election Re-Cap
* Does a state law requiring presidential electors to vote the way state law directs or else be subject to a fine violate the electors’ First Amendment rights?
   + Read the following Article to understand the case: Symposium: Constitutional doctrine and political reality in the faithless elector cases
   + Read the case Summay and Listen to as much from the oral arguments as necessary to understand the case: Chiafalo v. Washington
   + Street Law Case Study: Chiafalo v. Washington
   + Fox News Clip on the case background: Supreme Court to decide if Electoral College voters must vote for winner of state
* Assignment
   + Exit Ticket
       1. Read Symethetically, underline or highlighth, emogi, comment while reading
           a. Read all the material BEFORE you make your final conclusion; Be Open-Minded and be willing to change your mind.
           b. Answer the "Issue" with your preliminary thoughts.
       2. Listen to Case Arguments in Chiafalo v. Washington from oyez.org: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2019/19-465
           a. Take notes from 10-15 Minutes of Petitioner's Argument
           b. Take notes from 10-15 Minutes of Respondent's Argument
           c. What was the most persuasive argument(s) for the petitioner (Chiafalo)
           d. What was the most persuasive argument(s) for the respondent (Washington state)
           e. After listening to the arguments, has your opinion evolved/changes? If you were a SCOTUS Justice, which side would you rule in favor of and why? 
       3. Listen to the SCOTUS Majority and Concurrent Opinions: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2019/19-465
           a. Take notes 
           b. In your own words, what did SCOTUS Decide?
           c. Do you agree/disagree with the SCOTUS opinion in this case? Why or why not? 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chiafalo v. Washington Case Study Exit Ticket

Day 43: Thursday 11/05
* Chiafalo v. Washington Case Study
   + Oyez.org Chiafalo v. Washington: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2019/19-465
*Assign: DACA and News Day 
   + Exit Ticket 
       1. Read and take Notes from the UpFront and Close Up DACA Handout
       2. Discuss who should decide DACA (Congress, the Courts, The President, or the States) and what should be decided?  
       3. List AND Discuss 2 Items from the UpFront you want to talk about on Monday in your group. 
       4. List AND Discuss 1-2 Items from the national news (not in the UpFront) you want to talk about on Monday in your group. 
       5. Notes from the roundtable OR a summary of what was discussed and who did a good job presenting and/or who said something that made me say "hmm"
EXTRA CREDIT: UpFront Cartoon Analysis: Choose a Cartoon you want to review wih your group: What is being exaggerated/What is being Said.../ Apt or false
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* News Day Prep/NewsDay Exit Ticket


FRIDAY 11/06--OPTIONAL Extra CREDIT OPTIONS
* Zoom Meeting with Windsor Academy @ 4:45-6:00
   + Doors will be open to particpate in classroom at 4:35 OR you can participate from home
   + Fill out Civic Enrichment: Enrichment Form.docx
* Zoom Meeting Info
  +  Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73964888311?pwd=ZXRPL3N2QllZeGdSOGZjb09LZGNYQT09
  + Meeting ID: 739 6488 8311  Passcode: jqTk3Z
* National Constitutional Court Case Anaylsis: Do Catholic Churches have religious exemptions to antidicrimination laws when placing kids in foster homes?
  + 46 Minute Podcast Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/can-religious-organizations-exclude-unmarried-or-same/id83213431?i=1000497420229
  + Take notes and answer the question as if you were a justice on the Court deciding this case. 

Day 44: Monday 11/09
* Freakonomics Podcast (47 Minutes) "How to Succees By Being Authentic: https://freakonomics.com/podcast/john-mackey/
   + About 4:05 Remaining
   + Extra Credit: Listen to the remaining of the podcast, take notes, and give it a "Yelp" Review
   + John McCain Town Hall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIjenjANqAk
* DACA (CloseUp) and NewsDay
   + HS Library
* Ideological Question/Placement Worksheet: Political Socialization and Ideological Worksheet 2020-2020.docx
   + Ideological Notes pgs. 164-166
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* News Day Exit Ticket


Day 45: Tuesday 11/10
* ABC’s This Week "Powerhouse Roundtable": https://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek
* News Day Exit Tickets DUE
* Ideological Question/Placement Worksheet: Political Socialization and Ideological Worksheet 2020-2020.docx
   + Ideological Notes pgs. 164-166
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Ideological Notes and Worksheet


Day 46: Wednesday 11/11
* SNL: https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live
* Ideological PowerPoint: ideology.ppt
   + Notes to be added to Book Notes
* Ideological Question/Placement Worksheet: Political Socialization and Ideological Worksheet 2020-2020.docx
   + Ideological Placement
   + Based upon where you placed your responses on the ideological spectrum, do you consider yourself to be liberal, moderate liberal, conservative, moderate conservative, libertarian or other?  Explain in 2+ Sentences.
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Ideological Notes and Worksheet


Day 47: Thursday 11/12
* Global GPS with Fareed Zakaria-My Take: https://www.cnn.com/shows/fareed-zakaria-gps
* Andrew Yang on "Coastal ELites": https://www.foxnews.com/media/andrew-yang-working-class-sees-dems-as-coastal-urban-elites-who-care-about-policing-cultural-issues
* Roundtable Discussion
   + Discuss Questions/Position
* Ideological Notes and Worksheet DUE
* Jigsaw Prep
   + Conservative: "Rugged Individualism"-Hoover:Rugged Individualism.docx /Mad as Hell: https://sufficient-reason.tumblr.com/post/26781491317/dear-liberal-heres-why-im-so-hostile
   + Modern Liberal: SOTU "2nd Bill of Rights"-FDR: http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu/archives/pdfs/state_union.pdf /Why I am a Liberal: Why I Became a Liberal and Why it Applies to You.docx
   + Libertarian: Imprimus "Live Free of Die": Live Free or Die Imprimis.pdf,
   + Progressive Maifesto: progressive manifesto.docx
* Article Analysis Assignment: Article Review Sheet.pdf 
    1. Read Symethetically, underline, emogi, comment while reading
      -Read all the material BEFORE you make your final conclusion; Be Open-Minded and be willing to change your mind.
      -Print Out Article: underline, emogi, comment while reading
   2. Summary Box: 
       a-What was the author's thesis?
       b-What Proof did he/she offer?
       c-Info you found Interesting and worthy of sharing
   3. Critique Box: 
       a-Did you agree/disagree with the author's thesis? If so, why? If not, why not?
       b-What made this speech/article worth reading? Explain. 
+ EXTRA CREDIT: Take Notes on Each and respond if your opinion changed/did not change after listening. 
   - Should America (and FIFA) Pay Reparations (44:48): https://freakonomics.com/podcast/reparations-part-1/
   - Pros and Cons of Reparations pt. 2 (42:10 Minues): https://freakonomics.com/podcast/reparations-part-2/
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Ideological Notes and Worksheet


Day 48: Monday 11/16
* Article Jigsaw 
   + "Rugged Individualism"-Hoover/Mad as Hell
   + SOTU "2nd Bill of Rights"-FDR/Why I am a Liberal
   + Progressive Maifesto
   + Imprimus "Live Free of Die": Live Free or Die Imprimis.pdf, 
* Zoom Meeting Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71207477234?pwd=cGtSMURRRnN0T0ZtcDR2b3A4b1MvQT09
  + Meeting ID: 712 0747 7234       + Passcode: se3Ars
* Jigsaw
   + Get into Group of those in the same ideology
   + Get into group, one of each and present information; Take Notes
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Jigsaw Article/Article Sheet and Group Notes



Day 49: Tuesday 11/17
* Choose 2 Issues for Legislative Simulation
* Chapter Notes 166-167 (7.3 and 7.4)
   + Exit Ticket
      1. Notes
      2. List and Describe the 2 Most Important Ideas Learned
* Ideological Tests
   + Typology Ideology Quiz: https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/quiz/political-typology/
      3. What group did the quiz identify you with? What is the description of that group? Do you agree/disagree with the placement? Explain
   + Political Compass Quiz: https://www.politicalcompass.org/
      4. Where on the ideological grid where you place? 
   + Advocates for Self-Government Quiz: https://www.theadvocates.org/
      5. Where on the ideological grid where you place? Do you agree/disagree with the placement? Explain
If Time:
   + Do you eat like a Republican or Democrat? Quiz: https://www.thekitchn.com/take-this-quiz-to-find-out-if-you-eat-like-a-democrat-or-a-republican-233778
* Sign Up After School for Simulation Participation
   + Group 1: 3 Senators/5 Stakeholders
   + Group 2: 3 Senators/5 Stakeholders
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Notes, Ideological Tests and #1-5 Exit Ticket


Day 50: Wednesday 11/18
* Simulation Prep
* Simulation Rubric: Ideological Legislative Hearing 2020.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Simulation Prep


Day 51: Thursday 11/19
* NCC Podcast (58 Minutes)"The Past Four Years: What Have we Learned": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-at-the-national-constitution-center/id1037423300?i=1000499105005
   + Play in Class 20/26 Minutes In
   + EXTRA CREDIT ON PROJECT: Listen to the Whole Podcast, Take Notes and Write a Brief 2-4 Sentence Summary
* Simulation Prep
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Simulation Prep

Day 52: Monday 11/23
* Simulation
   + Simulation Rubric: Ideological Legislative Hearing 2020.docx
* Non-Participants: good/Bad/Ugly
* Zoom Meeting Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76998786854?pwd=TXhoQndjSmREMEZTRHV4N29oQkdvUT09
   + Meeting ID: 769 9878 6854   + Passcode: RgF55L
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Non-Participants: good/Bad/Ugly


Day 53: Tuesday 11/24
* Simulation
   + Simulation Rubric: Ideological Legislative Hearing 2020.docx
* Zoom Meeting Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71216561988?pwd=S2JHYS9palMrSDZjSnZzcTdrWXc1QT09
   + Meeting ID: 712 1656 1988     + Passcode: 8p8Jva
* Non-Participants: good/Bad/Ugly
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Non-Participants: good/Bad/Ugly



Day 53: Wednesday 11/25---HALF DAY
* NCC Church-State Separation and the Constitution: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-at-the-national-constitution-center/id1037423300?i=1000500170733
   + About 7:45/Pay attention to the Anecdote(quotes are great too)
   + EXTRA CREDIT BONUS: Listen, Take Notes, Write Summary with take away, what you learned, and who you would side with if you were a Justice on the SCOTUS
* Windsor School Newspaper Article: Windsor School Newspaper Article.pdf
* Thanksgiving/Adele on SNL: A Thanksgiving Miracle - SNL
   + EXTRA CREDIT BONUS: Parent Responses/Ideological Tests
* Non-Participants: Good/Bad/Ugly Distribution
   - Drug Testing: Drug Testing Welfare Recipients Good Bad Ugly.docx
   - Abolishing the Death Penalty: Abolishing the death Penalty Good Bad Ugly.docx
* Self-Evaluation Simulation Rubric: Ideological Legislative Hearing 2020.docx
* UpFront/News Day Prep
  + Exit Ticket 
       1. Read and take Notes from the UpFront OR List AND Discuss 2 Items from the UpFront you want to talk about in your group.  
       2. List AND Discuss 1-2 Items from the national news (not in the UpFront) you want to talk about on Monday in your group. 
       3. Notes from the roundtable OR a summary of what was discussed and who did a good job presenting and/or who said something that made me say "hmm"
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Self-Evaluation Rubrics


THANKSGIVING BREAK 11/26-11/29


Day 54: Monday 11/30
* C-SPAN Thanksgiving Clips
   -History of Thanksgiving: https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?8974
   -1619 Thanksgiving at Berkeley, Virginia Clip: https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?8975
* Democracy 3 Game in HS Library Lab
   + Participation Grade
   + Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUvu7eXdzV8&feature=youtu.be
* Think the Vote: https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/
   + Participation Grade
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Participation

Day 55: Tuesday 12/01
* Global GPS with Fareed Zakaria-My Take: https://www.cnn.com/shows/fareed-zakaria-gps
* Zoom Meeting Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79201342796?pwd=NW5MWXBJYkhEUFhycW5mY2xsM1B5dz09
   + Meeting ID: 792 0134 2796
   + Passcode: nVVQ2m
* UpFront/News Day Discussion
   + HS Commons
* Exit Ticket 
       1. Read and take Notes from the UpFront OR List AND Discuss 2 Items from the UpFront you want to talk about in your group.  
       2. List AND Discuss 1-2 Items from the national news (not in the UpFront) you want to talk about on Monday in your group. 
       3. Notes from the roundtable OR a summary of what was discussed and who did a good job presenting and/or who said something that made me say "hmm"
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* News Day Exit Ticket

Day 56: Wednesday 12/02
* Global GPS with Fareed Zakaria-My Take: https://www.cnn.com/shows/fareed-zakaria-gps
* Party Platforms/Individual 3rd Party: Make your Own Third Party Worksheet 2020-2021.doc 
* Take Notes on EACH of the following on the Party Platforms/Individual 3rd Party Worksheet
   + Green Party Platform: https://www.gp.org/platform
       - Howie Hawkins's Acceptance Speech (25:43 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGM-y6OAzHQ
   + Libertarian Party Platform: https://www.lp.org/platform/
       - Jo Jorgensen Acceptance Speech (23: 42 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKrqONJJkEs
   + Republican Party Platform: https://prod-cdn-static.gop.com/docs/Resolution_Platform_2020.pdf?_ga=2.165306300.2055661719.1598124638-455285808.1584478680
       - Trump Acceptance Speech (1hr. 10 Min): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhL9iFkBaus
   + Democratic Platform Website: https://www.demconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2020-07-31-Democratic-Party-Platform-For-Distribution.pdf
      - Biden Acceptance Speech (24:30 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnmQr0WfSvo
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Individual Party Platform

Day 57: Thursday 12/03
* Global GPS with Fareed Zakaria-My Take: https://www.cnn.com/shows/fareed-zakaria-gps
* Complete Individual 3rd Party Platforms/Individual 3rd Party: Make your Own Third Party Worksheet 2020-2021.doc 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Individual Party Platform

Day 58: Monday 12/07
* YLI Purple Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TH9t7ud7Jgk
* Individual Platform Presentation
* Cleavages Chapter Notes: 7:2 "What Drives Opinion" 
   + Pgs. 156-163
* Political Socialization Worksheet: Political Socialization Worksheet 2020-2021.docx
Civic Participation Option: SHOULD THE U.S. PASS MORE LAWS AGAINST “HATE SPEECH”?  https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/should-the-u-s-pass-more-laws-against-hate-speech/
   + 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
* Cleavages Notes and Socialization Worksheet


Day 59: Tuesday 12/08
* Fareed Zakaria "How do Minorities Vote":  https://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2020/11/29/exp-gps-1129-fareeds-take.cnn
   + BBC Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-54972389
   + Whose Fridge?:https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/10/27/upshot/biden-trump-poll-quiz.html
* Cleavages Notes Discussion
* Cleavages Notes DUE
   + Cleavages Discussion
   + To Be Attached to Socialization Worksheet
* Political Socialization Worksheet: Political Socialization Worksheet 2020-2021.docx
Civic Participation Option: SHOULD THE U.S. PASS MORE LAWS AGAINST “HATE SPEECH”?  https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/should-the-u-s-pass-more-laws-against-hate-speech/
   + 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
* Cleavages Notes and Socialization Worksheet

Day 60: Wednesday 12/09
* Stossel in the Classroom: Jane Elliot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sosaYqlQk2Q
* Political Socialization Packets DUE
  + Cleavages Notes To Be Attached to Socialization Worksheet
* Harkness Overview
   + Harkness Packet: Identity Politics Harkness.rtf
* Harkness Prep 
   + Identity Politics Articles
      - Hilsdale Imrpimus "The Problem with Identity Politics and its Solution": https://imprimis.hillsdale.edu/the-problem-of-identity-politics-and-its-solution/
      - Berkley "Identity Politics: Friend or Foe": https://belonging.berkeley.edu/identity-politics-friend-or-foe
      - Twitter: https://twitter.com/dribram/status/1021431200764899330?lang=en
      - Optional Article: Privileged Article.docx 
   + Polarization: Echo Chambers
      - NYT Rabbithole Podcast (26 Minutes) "Wonderland": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-wonderland/id1507423923?i=1000471715700?i=1000471715700
      - Optional Research:Wall Street Journal's Blue Feed/Red Feed: Usa Today (Google and Facebook algorithyms)
      - Psychology--Group Think and Group Polarization
Civic Participation Option: SHOULD THE U.S. PASS MORE LAWS AGAINST “HATE SPEECH”?  https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/should-the-u-s-pass-more-laws-against-hate-speech/
   + 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

Day 61: Thursday 12/10
* SNL "Election Night": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHG0ezLiVGc
* Dangers of the Single Story TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Ihs241zeg
   + Exit Ticket
* Identity Politics/Polarization Harkness Prep
   + Assignment/Self-Evaluation Rubric: Identity Politics Harkness.rtf
EXTRA CREDIT: No Stupid Questions Podcast (36:29 Minutes) "Why do we Seek Comfort in the Familiar?": https://freakonomics.com/podcast/nsq-comfort/
   + Notes
   + Summary and Relate to Class
Civic Participation Option: SHOULD THE U.S. PASS MORE LAWS AGAINST “HATE SPEECH”?  https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/should-the-u-s-pass-more-laws-against-hate-speech/
   + 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
* Identity Politics/Polarization Harkness Prep



Friday 12/11
* Winsor Academy-Sidney High School  Zoom Meeting
   + Link:  https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73885317603?pwd=eWVpZTczRUJadVpyTVVmTzFlVUVqZz09
   + Meeting ID: 738 8531 7603   Passcode: 47nXRW

Day 63: Monday 12/14
* SNL The Bubble: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKOb-kmOgpI
* NYT Rabbithole Podcast (26 Minutes) "Wonderland": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-wonderland/id1507423923?i=1000471715700?i=1000471715700
* Identity Politics/Polarization Harkness Prep
   + Assignment/Self-Evaluation Rubric: Identity Politics Harkness.rtf
Civic Participation Option: SHOULD THE U.S. PASS MORE LAWS AGAINST “HATE SPEECH”?  https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/should-the-u-s-pass-more-laws-against-hate-speech/
   + 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
* Identity Politics/Polarization Harkness Prep


Day 64: Tuesday 12/15--Bill of Rights Day (1791)
* "The Biden Team Strikes Back" WSJ Article on the "Dr." Jill Biden Flack: https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-biden-team-strikes-back-11607900812
* Identity Politics/Polarization Harkness
   + HS Commons Area
   + Self-Evaluation Rubric: Identity Politics Harkness.rtf
Civic Participation Option: SHOULD THE U.S. PASS MORE LAWS AGAINST “HATE SPEECH”?  https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/should-the-u-s-pass-more-laws-against-hate-speech/
   + 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
* Self-Evaluation Rubric

 

Day 65: Wednesday 12/16
* SNL: https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live
* Self-Evaluation Rubric DUE
* Chapter 7 Review Worksheet/QUIZ
* Chapter 4: American Political Culture Notes
   + Notes Packet: Chapter 4 The American Political Culture Note Outline 2020-2021.docx
   + Sections 4-1 through 4-3 (Notes I-X)
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter 7 Review Worksheet/QUIZ



Day 66: Thursday 12/17
* Global GPS with Fareed Zakaria-My Take: https://www.cnn.com/shows/fareed-zakaria-gps
* Project Outline
   + Sidney Herald Op-Ed
   + C-SPAN "Student Cam": http://www.studentcam.org/
   + BRI "We the Students": https://billofrightsinstitute.org/we-the-students-essay-contest
   + JFK Profiles in Courage: https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest
* Chapter 4 Notes: American Political Culture
   + American Exceptionalism Assignment
       1. Find 2-3 Examples of American Exceptionalism Defined
       2. In Your Own Words, Define American Exceptionalism
       3. Discuss the Current Debate Surrounding American Exceptionalism
          a. Obama's View
          b. BLM and 1619 Project's View
          c. 1776 Commission
          d. Republican v Democratic Party Platforms
       4. Your View USING your research AND Chapter Notes (DOI Video)
       5. Your Parent'(s) Opinion---Do you agree/disagree? Explain.
* Morgan Freeman DOI Video
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Does anyone Really know what Socialism is? Freakonomics Podcast (44:24 Minutes): https://freakonomics.com/podcast/socialism-rebroadcast/
   + Take Notes
   + List and Discuss the 2-3 Most important concepts or ideas learned
   + Write a Review of the Podcast
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* American Exceptionalism Exit Ticket

 

Day 67: Monday 12/21
* ABC’s This Week "Powerhouse Roundtable": https://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek
* American Exceptionalism Discussion
   + American Exceptionalism Assignment DUE
* Democratic Principles Packet: Democratic Principles Packet.pdf
   + #1: Read/Highlight, Comment, AND Emoji
   + #2: Which Principle Enlightened You or Interested You
   + #3: Which Principle Confused You
   + #4: In plain English, what is Ricky Gervais's point? Do you agree or disagree? 
   + #5: What are 2-3 Questions for Discussion 
   + #6: Parent(s) Thoughts/Responses to your 2 Questions
   + #7: School are supposed to be laboratories of democracy services as a microcosm of our government exhibiting the same principles.  Is the constitution in your school?
* History Changing Choice Izzit Video (13:48 Minutes): https://www.izzit.org/products/detail.php?video=history_changing_choice
   + #8: Video Notes 
   + #9: Video Thesis? Do you buy it?
   + #10: 2 Ways the Video ties into the packet
* Project Work
   + Sidney Herald Op-Ed
   + C-SPAN "Student Cam": http://www.studentcam.org/
   + BRI "We the Students": https://billofrightsinstitute.org/we-the-students-essay-contest
   + JFK Profiles in Courage: https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Democratic Principles Packet and Project Prep

 

Day 68: Tuesday 12/22
* SNL: https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live
* Democratic Principles Packet Discussion
   + Abraham Lincoln Fragment on the Constitution and Union: Fragment on the Constitution and Union by Abraham Lincoln.docx
* NewsDay Prep
* Project Work
   + Sidney Herald Op-Ed
   + What Does Our American Community Ask of Us? Ninth Judicial Circuit Civics Contest: What Does Our American Community Ask of Us Ninth Judicial Circu.pdf
   + C-SPAN "Student Cam": http://www.studentcam.org/
   + BRI "We the Students": https://billofrightsinstitute.org/we-the-students-essay-contest
   + JFK Profiles in Courage: https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* NewsDay Prep and Project Prep


Day 69: Wednesday 12/23-HALF DAY
* Global GPS with Fareed Zakaria-My Take: https://www.cnn.com/shows/fareed-zakaria-gps
* Democratic Principles Packet Discussion/NewsDay Rountable
   + Assignment DUE
 * Project Work
   + Sidney Herald Op-Ed
   + What Does Our American Community Ask of Us? Ninth Judicial Circuit Civics Contest: What Does Our American Community Ask of Us Ninth Judicial Circu.pdf
   + C-SPAN "Student Cam": http://www.studentcam.org/
   + BRI "We the Students": https://billofrightsinstitute.org/we-the-students-essay-contest
   + JFK Profiles in Courage: https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest
* American Revolution Book
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* NewsDay Exit Ticket and Project Prep


WINTER BREAK 12/23-01/03 



   

Day 70: Monday 01/04
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSTION: "2020: A Constitutional Year in Review NCC Podcast":  (57 Minutes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-people/id83213431?i=1000503412071
   + Exit Ticket (To be Stapled to the Culture War Worksheet)
       1. Notes 
       2. List AND Discuss 3 ideas learned 
       3. Summary of the podcast including whether or not it was it listening. 
* Chapter 4: American Political Culture Notes
   + Notes Packet: Chapter 4 The American Political Culture Note Outline 2020-2021.docx
   + Discussion: Sections 4-1 through 4-3 (Notes I-X)
   + Assigned(Due Wednesday):Sections 4-4 (Notes XI--XVI: Make Sure to Answer question on pg 92)
* Culture War: Orthodox v Progressives 
   + Worksheet: Culture Wars Worksheet 2020-2021.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter 4 Notes: American Political Culture Notes and Culture War: Orthodox v Progressives Worksheet

Day 71: Tuesday 01/05
* ABC’s This Week "Powerhouse Roundtable": https://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSTION: "2020: A Constitutional Year in Review NCC Podcast":  (57 Minutes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-people/id83213431?i=1000503412071
   + Exit Ticket (To be Stapled to the Culture War Worksheet) DUE
       1. Notes 
       2. List AND Descuss 3 ideas learned 
       3. Summary of the podcast including whether or not it was it listening. 
* Culture War: Orthodox v Progressives Discussion in Small Groups 
* Chapter 4: American Political Culture Notes
   + Notes Packet: Chapter 4 The American Political Culture Note Outline 2020-2021.docx
   + Discussion: Sections 4-1 through 4-3 (Notes I-X)
   + Assigned(Due Wednesday):Sections 4-4 (Notes XI--XVI: Make Sure to Answer question on pg 92)
* EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION (To be added onto Review Worksheet/Notes Packet: Freaksonomics Radio "Trust Me" (30 Minutes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freakonomics-radio/id354668519?i=1000503942962
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter 4 Notes: American Political Culture Notes and Culture War: Orthodox v Progressives Worksheet

 

Day 72: Wednesday 01/06
* USA Today Political Cartoons: https://www.usatoday.com/opinion/cartoons/
* Culture War: Orthodox v Progressives Worksheet DUE
   + Podcast Exit Ticket Attached
* Chapter 4 : American Political Culture Review Worksheet 
   + Chapter 4: American Political Culture NotesPacket DUE (Staple to the Review Worksheet)
* Mayor Pete's Plan and Akhil Amar on Timeless Constitutional Lessons (1hr 03 Minutes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-at-the-national-constitution-center/id1037423300?i=1000503806929
   + Mayor Pete's Plan Worksheet: National Service Plan by Mayor Pete 2020-2021.docx
       - FoxNews: "Mayor Pete's Plan" (1 minute 49 seconds):  https://www.foxnews.com/politics/buttigieg-proposes-national-service-plan-to-help-unify-the-country
       - Fareed Zakaria on "Mayor Pete's Plan" (3 minutes 54 seconds): https://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2019/05/10/exp-gps-0512-fareeds-take.cnn
   + Exit Ticket(To be Stapled on the back of Mayor Pete's Plan Worksheet): 
       1. Notes 
       2. List AND Discuss 3 ideas learned OR Summary of the podcast including whether or not it was it listening. 
       3. Mr F's favorite anecdote/quote was Jesus and English. What was this in regards?  Describe what was your favorite anecdote/quote and Discuss why you choose it. 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter 4 : American Political Culture Review Worksheet and Notes Packet; Mayor Pete's Plan/Podcast

 

Day 73: Thursday 01/07
* Review Chapter 4 : American Political Culture Review Worksheet  
* Mayor Pete's Plan/Podcast Work, Finish Gordon Wood "A Revolution" Book, or Semester Project Work
* Semester Project 
   + Sidney Herald Op-Ed
   + What Does Our American Community Ask of Us? Ninth Judicial Circuit Civics Contest: What Does Our American Community Ask of Us Ninth Judicial Circu.pdf
   + C-SPAN "Student Cam": http://www.studentcam.org/
   + BRI "We the Students": https://billofrightsinstitute.org/we-the-students-essay-contest
   + JFK Profiles in Courage: https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest
* Semester Project Rubric
    + What James Madison Might Say Every American Should Know
    + Rubric: Semester Project Self Grading Rubric.docx
EXTRA CREDIT (To Be Turned in with Project Rubric) NCC Constitution Drafting Project Podcast (1:11:44 Minutes): https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/podcast/the-constitution-drafting-project-wtp
    + Notes and a Summary of the podcast including whether or not it was it listening. 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Mayor Pete's Plan/Podcast Work, Finish Gordon Wood "A Revolution" Book, or Semester Project Work

Day 74: Monday 01/11
* Global GPS with Fareed Zakaria-My Take: https://www.cnn.com/shows/fareed-zakaria-gps
* Gordon Wood "A Revolution" Book DUE
   + Amazon Rating:
       - How much of the book you read
       - Stars (5) or 1-10 rating (enjoyment, should Mr. F assign as summer reading for class or Break reading Again: Be Homest)
       - What you learned and/or found interesting, Tie in with class
* Semester Project Work
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
*Semester Project Work

Day 75: Tuesday 01/12
* Arnold's Take: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au1PUXcH7EM
* Semester Project Work
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
*Semester Project Work

 

Day 76: Wednesday 01/13
* "60 Minutes" Angus King Profile: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/angus-king-senator-maine-60-minutes-2021-01-10/
* Project Presentations
   + Sidney Herald Op-Ed
   + What Does Our American Community Ask of Us? Ninth Judicial Circuit Civics Contest: What Does Our American Community Ask of Us Ninth Judicial Circu.pdf
   + C-SPAN "Student Cam": http://www.studentcam.org/
   + BRI "We the Students": https://billofrightsinstitute.org/we-the-students-essay-contest
   + JFK Profiles in Courage: https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Self-Evaluation Rubrics

Day 77: Thursday 01/14--LAST DAY OF 2nd Quarter/SEMESTER/CLASS
* SNL Political Skit: 
* Project Presentations
   + Sidney Herald Op-Ed
   + What Does Our American Community Ask of Us? Ninth Judicial Circuit Civics Contest: What Does Our American Community Ask of Us Ninth Judicial Circu.pdf
   + C-SPAN "Student Cam": http://www.studentcam.org/
   + BRI "We the Students": https://billofrightsinstitute.org/we-the-students-essay-contest
   + JFK Profiles in Courage: https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest
* Class eval and does your grade reflect your work and learning/if not what grade would you suggest-explain 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Self-Evaluation Rubrics

* Begin YLI-Model Congress

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK

2nd Semestr

* SOTU background Clip: FoxNews: Published January 18, 2019 How the State of the Union became a broadcast event
* State of the Union Address PREP/Packet: 2020 State of the Union.docx
* State of the Union Address Video (1:02:30 start): State of the Union 2020: President Donald Trump addresses nation, joint session of congress
   + SOTU Packet
* State of the Union Address Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdU4MGyOmLA
   + SOTU Packet
* SOTU Group Deliberation
* State of the Union Address Video
   + SOTU Packet
   + SOTU Group Deliberation
* Democrat’s Rebuttal Clip: Watch the full Democratic response to the State of the Union address
   + Rebuttal Deliberation: Group/Whole Class 
* SOTU Packet DUE
* SOTU Evaluation from Political Pundits: 
   + Politico: The strangest State of the Union ever
   + NBC News: 
* SOTU Packet DUE
* Chapter 10/1 Quiz Review

+ Monday: 

—affirmative action worksheet

Extra Credit (2nd Time Through): Reparations
   - Should America (and FIFA) Pay Reparations (44:48): https://freakonomics.com/podcast/reparations-part-1/
   - Pros and Cons of Reparations pt. 2 (42:10 Minues): https://freakonomics.com/podcast/reparations-part-2/

 

+Tuesday

—affirmative action PowerPoint

—sign up moot court/legislative simulation

++ricci case

++banning affirmative action in education 

+ Wednesday

—project prep

+ Kathy and Janet Help??

----Affirmatie Action Legislative Simulation/Moot Court
Ricci v. DeStefano and Affiramtive Action Moot Court Prep
   + Landmark Cases Assignments
   + 2 Groups: 2 Petitioners/2 Respondents/4 Justices
----ERA Harkness


    

   + Women's Rights Chapter Notes---ERA Harkness
   + Church-State/Philly v. Catholic Church---Moot Court
   + Think the Vote

 

* Thinking like a Constitutionalist Video Clip

* Ideological/Constitutional Policy Issue for Constitution Day and/or Constitutional Interpretation: LBGTQ Protections:"Meaning of "Sex"
   + NCC:  LGBTQ Employees’ Rights at the Supreme Court
   + Conservative View/Ben Shapiro: The Supreme Court Widens The Great Divide
   + More Liberal View: NYT "The Daily": A Landmark Supreme Court Ruling

 

* NCC "The Constitution Drafting Project": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-at-the-national-constitution-center/id1037423300?i=1000493829324

Assignment:

Extra Credit Extension

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lost Generation Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRG4ySdi_aE

isidewith ideological/political survey: https://www.isidewith.com/elections/2020-presidential-quiz

 

Fareed Zakaria on Civil Discourse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_yuGaMDsUk

Engage with People who Disagree with You Phill Enquirer Article: https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/political-divide-discourse-conversation-empathy-20190723.html

Oprah: Post Election Is the United States Still a nation Divided: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/post-election-is-the-u-s-still-a-nation-divided-oprah-winfrey-reports/?authenticated=1

Oprah Follows Up With Michigan Voters: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/oprah-follows-up-with-the-partisan-voters-in-michigan/

email: squierbrad@hotmail.com

password; coyote21

 

Political Satire Explained-Mr. F's Website: https://www.sidney.k12.mt.us/site/default.aspx?PageType=14&DomainID=22&PageID=3606&ModuleInstanceID=4134&ViewID=9d7780dc-000e-458b-ba39-cfc84059b040&IsMoreExpandedView=True

Chuck Todd on AOC's Concentration Camp Comments:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vY8CBY5ISok&feature=share

Malcolm Gladwell Revisionist History Podcast-Standard:  http://revisionisthistory.com/episodes/35-the-standard-case

Gladwell: Descend into the Particular: http://revisionisthistory.com/episodes/37-descend-into-the-particular

 

President Obama On Free Speech on College Campuses: President Obama on Free Speech on Campus - 9/14/2015

Dangers of the Single Story TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Ihs241zeg

 

John Stossel on Pre-K

Governor Bullok on Pre-K

BRI-Vaccinations

Late Start  

 

 

 

Justice Breyer on Civil Discourse (about 40 seconds in): https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9AyWNErqY4_TmJxNkxsU21GT2M/view

 

 

 

 

 

A Conversation on Freedom of Speech with Justices Stephen Breyer, Anthony Kennedy and Sandra Day O’Connor: https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/conversation-constitution-freedom-speech/

Exit Ticket:

1. Video Notes (Separate from the Rest)

2. 3-5 Terms (with Definitions you Found/Definitions you need help with that you looked up but don't understand how it fits)

3. 2-3 Government Concepts Or Anecdotes Learned (list and describe)

4. Any Two of the Following: What Disturbed You?, Confused You?, Enlightened You?, or Interested You? (list and describe why you listed each)

5. Something you found noteworth to share/discuss with your parent(s)/guaridian/loved one and what was said 

6. 2 Questions (1 for Teacher, 1 for Classmates) 

 

Senior Picture Court Case 

 

 

Red Flag Laws and Second Amendment Background from Mr. F's Website:  https://www.sidney.k12.mt.us/site/default.aspx?PageType=14&DomainID=22&PageID=4776&ModuleInstanceID=5995&ViewID=9d7780dc-000e-458b-ba39-cfc84059b040&IsMoreExpandedView=True

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20 Point Assignment:  2019 Annual Supreme Court Review

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BRI Contest Videos

Group 5 

 

-Reflections

 

 

 

 

 

A) Exit Ticket

   1. Read/highlight/emoji

   2. Any 2 of DICE (list AND Explain with the word "because")

   3. Ask parent(s) or guardians their thoughts on healthcare system
or

B) Exit Ticket

   4. Ask parent(s) or guardians their thoughts on healthcare system

 

 

 

 

BRI Think the Vote 

 

 

 Monday 11/18

 

 

 A look at Red Flag laws and the battle over one in Colorado

 

 BRI Think the Vote: SHOULD THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IMPLEMENT THE GREEN NEW DEAL?

 

 

 

 

Students push for mental sick days Article for Analysis 

 

 

 

 

  

 

OP-Ed_Political Cartoon Assignment 2019-2020.docx 

 

 

Monday 12/09
* PosterBoard Presentations and Silent Debate
* News Day: UpFronts
   + Notes
   + What I want to talk about/plan to say

 

 

Tuesday 12/10 
* News Day Roundtable Discussion
   + Notes (Who talked/what did they say)
   + Questions we answered
   + Questions we still have

 

   + Slide 11 Extension: Life of Privilege Explained in a $100 Race

   + Slide 14 Extension: A short comic gives the simplest, most perfect explanation of privilege I've ever seen.

   + Slide 20 Extension: Regents of the University of California v. Bakke | BRI's Homework Help Series

   + Slide 24 Extension: Grutter v. Bollinger | BRI's Homework Help Series

   + Slide 29 Extension: Oyez: Schuette v. Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action

 

 

 

Senator Tester Assignment
DUE MONDAY by 6th Period
   + Email to Mr. F including the following

      -1-2 Questions you personally want to ask the Senator

      -1-2 Questions your parent(s) want you to ask the Senator

 

OR

Monday 12/16

 

 

 

 

 Wednesday 12/18

 Sortify: U.S. Citizenship icivics Game

    + Play and Print out Certicate indicating time played and score

 

 

 

 

 

Monday 01/20
* News Day: UpFronts
   + Notes
   + What I want to talk about/plan to say
* News Day Roundtable Discussion
   + Notes (Who talked/what did they say)
   + Questions we answered
   + Questions we still have
* News Day Extension
   + Answerss to my/my groups questions from the whole class discussion

   + Answerss to my/my groups questions from the discussion with my Parent(s)/Guardian(s)/Adults(s) in my life
   + Answerss to my/my groups questions from Research on my own

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday 01/27
* NCC Zoom Conversation 12:40-1:10 Exit Ticket

* NCC Deliberation: Prep  

* Review NCC Zoom Conversation 12:40-1:10 and Exit Ticket DUE
   + John Stossel Video Clip: Free Speech

* First Amendment: Cakeshop/Pharmacist Packet: Masterpiece Cakeshop-Pharmacist Harness 2020.docx

* Mr. F's Website with info:  https://www.sidney.k12.mt.us/Page/4090

 

* CloseUp Mismatch Coversation #1

OR

* John Stossel Video: Free Speech at College: https://stosselintheclassroom.org/2017/06/22/both-sides-free-speech-and-political-correctness/
* Harkness Prep: First Amendment: Cakeshop/Pharmacist
    + Who rules: should private businesses (the RFRA, etc) or government(through public accommodation laws, etc.) decide service?|
       - Baker
       - Pharmacist
   + To what ends: where is the line
       - Baker
       - Pharmacist 
   + If you were a legislator, what would you do/decide? RFRA? 
       - Baker
       - Pharmacist
   + If you were justice what would you decide?
       - Baker 
       - Pharmacist

   + Questions you plan to ask you peers and statements/facts/ideas you plan to share. 

* Textbook Notes

 

* NCC Video: For Debate: Can a Baker Refuse to Create a Cake for a Same-Sex Wedding?

* Harkness Prep

 

* Oyez Masterpiece Caskshop Case: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2017/16-111

* Harkness Prep

 

 

* First Amendment: Cakeshop/Pharmacist Harkness:
   + Questions you plan to ask you peers and statements/facts/ideas you plan to share. 
   + Who rules: should private businesses (Through RFRA or government(through public accommodation laws, etc.) decide service?|
       - Baker
       - Pharmacist
   + To what ends: where is the line
       - Baker
       - Pharmacist
   + If you were a legislator, what would you do/decide? RFRA? 
       - Baker
       - Pharmacist
   + If you were justice what would you decide?
       - Baker
       - Pharmacist

 

Tuesday 02/05
* Fareed Zakaria Clip: Fareed's Take: Why America is so polarized
* Annenberg: Judicial Interpretation Video: A Conversation on the Constitution with Justices Stephen Breyer and Antonin Scalia: Judicial Interpretation
   + Video Exit Ticket
       1. Video Notes (Separate from the Rest)

 

* Legislative/School Board Hearing: 
   + Case #1
       - PBS Article: Arizona bill would ban transgender girls, women from sports teams

       - NBC News Article: U.S. NEWS Arizona could ban transgender women, girls from sports teams aligning with their identity

   + Case #2
       - Ban Violent Video Games to Stop School Shootings: Video games, violence and mass shootings have a long, complicated history

   + Case #3: Should Montana give tax creidts/Scholarships toPrivate, Religious Schools? An Under-The-Radar SCOTUS Case Could Obliterate The Line Between Church And State

 

* Moot Court
   + Case #1
       - Heritage Foundation Article: Supreme Court Justices Ponder the Meaning of "Sex"

       - Street Law Case Study: Does the term “sex” in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

    + Case #2
       - Schwarzenegger v. Video Software Dealers Association: Court to rule on violent video games

    + Case #3
       - Do Blaine Amendments such as Montana's Violate the US Constitution's First Amendment?: An Under-The-Radar SCOTUS Case Could Obliterate The Line Between Church And State

 

 

* Close Up MisMatch: https://app.mismatch.org/meet/triangulum6306-b

   + Coversation Guide: Close Up Mismatch Conversation Series.pdf
* Steve Daines TED Talk (Skype) Worksheet: Steve Daines Guest Speaker Worksheet 2020

OR-If Absent
* News  Analysis
   + Cancel Student Debt—Almost All of It
   + Policing controversy creates opportunity for growth
   + ‘Free’ higher education makes it less rewarding
   + Delay urged on L. Merion’s late starts

 

* Close Up MisMatch Review
* Steve Daines Re-Cap
* Posterboard Silent Debate
   + Peer Evaluations 
* Self-Evaluations DUE
* Hailey Christensen Project PowerPoint Presentation
* Jon Stewart on Crossfire
* Posterboard Silent Debate

 

          1. Print Out, Read, Highlight and/or Comment on Article
          2. List and Describe a concept you already knew about
          3. List and Describe a concept you learned through the video  
          4. Any Two of the Following: What Disturbed You?, Confused You?, Enlightened You?, or Interested You? (list AND Explain) 
          5.  2 Questions for your class (1 for Teacher, 1 for Classmates) 

 

Tuesday 02/18
* 1776 Video
   + Alternative Assignment

          * Jason Bean/The Christian Science Monitor A painting of the signing of the Declaration of Independence at Independence Hall. Every Fourth of July, Americans celebrate the independence of the United States with fireworks, parades, and picnics. But how much do people know about the 1776 events that are being cheered? Here’s a quiz to test your knowledge of the Declaration of Independence. July 4, 2011 By Chloe Stepney 1. 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? John Adams John Hancock Robert Livingston Roger Sherman 1 of 3 stories this month > Get unlimited stories ISSN 2573-3850 (online) About Contact Us Subscribe Give a Gift Subscription Free Newsletters Careers Social Media Content Map Text Edition RSS Reprints & Permissions Multimedia A Christian Science Perspective © The Christian Science Monitor. All Rights Reserved. Terms. Privacy Policy.
   + Exit Ticket:
       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

 

Wednesday 02/19
* Stossel Wednesday Video 
* 1776 Video Re-Cap

* Hollywod Stars Read Declaration

* Additional Videos
   + Schoolhouse Rocks: Tea Party - Schoolhouse Rock - No more Kings

   + Ted Talk: What you might not know about the Declaration of Independence - Kenneth C. Davis
   + Too Late to Apologize: A Declaration

   + JibJab.com - Founding Fathers Rap

* Constitutional Convention Harkness Outline: Harkness Grading Rubric for Constitutional Amendments 2020.docx

* Chapter 2 Notes DOI
   + pgs. 20-24
* Homework: Which Founder Are You Quiz: Which Founding Father Are You? Brain Quiz 
 

 

Thursday 02/20
* Chapter 2 Notes: Post Revolution and Articles
   + pgs. 25-29
* Constitutional Convention Video (o:00-24 minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/key-constitutional-concepts/ 
   + Exit Ticket
       - Video Notes and DICE

   + Which Founder are you? NCC Quiz: https://constitutioncenter.org/foundersquiz/

       - Founder
       - 3 Adjective
       - Blurb regarding who they were

Friday 02/21
*Constitution Convention Video/Exit Ticket DUE
* Chapter 2 Notes: Constitutional Convention
   + pgs. 26-47
* Federalists v. AntiFederalists: Brutus v. Publius: The Fight Over the Judiciary
* Chapter 2: True/False Review Worksheet
EXTRA CREDIT:  Federalists v. Antifederalists Podcast: https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/podcast/the-federalists-vs-the-anti-federalists
   + Notes

   + 3 ideas of gov concepts learned that your peers should know

   + 2 interesting ideas or anecdotes that I found interesting
   + Question(s) I have for my teacher or I would include on a test (if I was a teacher)


Monday 02/24
* Chapter 2: True/False Review Worksheet DUE
   + Grade in Class
* Enlightenment and Natural Law Video Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SZsoY-L7MY&feature=youtu.be 
* Chapter 2 Notes: Constitutional Convention
   + pgs. 42-47
* Harkness Prep: My 28^th Amendment
   + Amendment’s PowerPoint: amendingconstitution.ppt

 

Tuesday 02/25
*Constitutional Convention Harkness: HS Library
   + " My 28th Amendment" 
OR
* Federalist Papers Essay
* Homework-Self Eval
* Mismatch Prep: Close Up Mismatch Conversation Series.pdf

* Bernie Sanders 60 Minutes Interview: Bernie Sanders on being the Democratic front-runner and taking on Donald Trump

* John Stossel Wednesday 

* Constitutional Convention Harkness: Whole Class
   + " My 28th Amendment" 

* Homework--For After Four Day Break
   + News Day: UpFronts and "In the News"

 

       - Good-Bad-Ugly-Peer Evaluations on Santa Fe v Doe.docx

 

 

       - Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Link: https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html

   + Extra Credit and a Fun podcast: What Does COVID-19 Mean for Cities (and Marriages)?
* Answer Daily Question from Infinite Campus

Tuesday, March 31st
* Harkness Prep: Federalisma and Covid-19
* Answer Daily Question from Infinite Campus

 

* National Constitution Center On-Line Civic Learning Webinar/Exchange: Free Exercise and Establishment: https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/classroom-exchanges/online-civic-learning-opportunities
   + Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Q0wbEjWySd-OddLaGKSpqg

   + For recorded Zooms if you miss the conversation: https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/constitutional-lectures 
   + Watch Live NCC: https://constitutioncenter.org/debate/live 
* Harkness Prep: Federalisma and Covid-19
* Answer Daily Question from Infinite Campus

 

 

* Harkness:Federalisma and Covid-19 
   + 10 a.m. Zoom Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/630616258

       - Meeting ID: 630 616 258
   + 1:15 p.m. Zoom Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/498287164?pwd=Uk9YVDBOU1dmVmNoTHd0ekI2V21CZz09
       - Meeting ID: 498 287 164

* Harkness Self-Evaluation Grading Rubric: Federalism and Covid-19 Harkness Self-Evaluation Rubric

 

Monday, April 6th
* Vaccines and Liberty
   + Watch: Fareed Z on Vaccines
   + Go to the following website, conduct research, peruse what others have said, and respond in 3+ Sentences using evidence from the website's resources: SHOULD VACCINES IN THE UNITED STATES BE COMPULSORY?
* Assignment 
   1. Copy and Paste YOUR BRI website response and put it in the IC Discussion
   2. Answer the follow up Question: If you were a Sidney Puli School Board Member, would you support a policy that would require ALL students to get the Corona Vaccine when it is developed before they attend schools.  No Conscientious exemption, no religious exemption, and medical exemptions would be limited?
  3. Respond to AT LEAST 2 other classmates' posts (Keep your dialogue civil)

Tuesday 04/07
Because education is not delegated to the national government, the power over education policy is reserved power left to state and local governments through the Tenth Amendment. That is not to say, however, that the national government does not try to regulate schools. Although the federal government does not use the commerce clause they do so through grants in aid and mandates.  This allows the federal government to pass a law that states and local governments feel compelled to adopt to ensure receiving the funding funds tied to compliance (think needing money from your parents and they make you clean your room).  Because of the Sixteenth Amendment’s Income Tax and the ability of the national government to print its own money, the feds are really like flush parents while state and local government are akin to impoverished college students or kids dependent on their “sugar daddy/momma.” Consequently, even though the federal government does not have the Constitutional authority over schools, it does not stop them from interfering. This interference is applauded by many who believe the patchwork of school policies, standards, and funding seems to be a relic from a forgone day in which people were not as mobile and transient as today. They find it ludicrous that people moving within a state or between states will encounter a system likely completely unfamiliar or different than where they came from making success difficult. Moreover, they believe it creates a gap between the haves and have nots which overwhelming disaffects the poor and minorities.  Others argue the federal system our founders created was genius not only for dispersing power but creating laboratories of innovation in which by each locality and state operating differently, they can all try different solutions allowing other to adopt the innovative techniques that were successful. They also argue a one size fits all solution does not account for differences in size or cultures and what works well in Sidney may not work well in New York City and visa versa(think FFA). They argue the flexibility of local school boards and state education institutions are more responsive both to their students and local taxpayers but the needs of the communities and states. 

* Harkness Prep: Federalism and Public Schools Rubric: Harkness Grading Rubric for Education and Federalism 2020.docx 
   + Harkness Questions: Who Rules and to what Ends?
       The quality of schools across any given state can vary dramatically let alone across the country.  
       1. Should states adopt the common core standards national education standards to increase rigor and ensure all students have the same baseline of knowelge?
       2. Should all school receive the same amount of state or national fundinig per pupil or is it bettwe that local communities continuing the meat of funding?   
       3. Should local school board continue to decide what students lear or should a national curriculum be adopted?
   + If time allows you can discuss and or all of the following: 

• Should vaccines be mandatory to attend SHS?
• Should Montana fund a universal Pre-Kindergarten program?
• Should Sidney Public School alter its schedule and start later at the HS, earlier at the elementary and same at the middle school?
• Should SHS have a required life skills class included in its curriculum?  
• Should SHS require community serve to graduate?
• Should SHS ban hate speech and create the building as a safe space?

* Chapter 3 Textbook Notes from pgs. 62-73 ( 3-3 and 3-4, What Would You Do, Learning Objectives)
* Watch and Take notes on: Gibbons v. Ogden | BRI's Homework Help Series
   + Optional Extension: How Interpretation of the Commerce Power Has Changed over Time
* US v. Lopez Court Case Analysis: https://www.landmarkcases.org/assets/site_18/files/gibbons%20v%20ogden/modern%20debate%20excerpt.pdf
   + Optional extension: United States v. Lopez
* Mr. F.'s Resource Pages
   + Common Core Article Links
   + Interesting Articles for additional discussions
   + BRI EDUCATION
 * EXTRA Creadit Extension Activity: Play icivics.org game 2-3 Times: Power Play

Wednesday 04/08
* Harkness Prep: Federalism and Public Schools Rubric: Harkness Grading Rubric for Education and Federalism 2020.docx 
* Chapter 3 Textbook Notes from pgs. 62-73 ( 3-3 and 3-4, What Would You Do, Learning Objectives)
* Watch and Take notes on: Gibbons v. Ogden | BRI's Homework Help Series
   + Optional Extension: How Interpretation of the Commerce Power Has Changed over Time
* US v. Lopez Court Case Analysis: https://www.landmarkcases.org/assets/site_18/files/gibbons%20v%20ogden/modern%20debate%20excerpt.pdf
   + Optional extension: United States v. Lopez 
* Mr. F.'s Resource Pages
   + Common Core Article Links
   + Interesting Articles for additional discussions 
   + BRI EDUCATION 
 * EXTRA Creadit Extension Activity: Play icivics.org game 2-3 Times: Power Play

Thursday 04/09 
* Harkness:Federalism and Education Policy
   + 10 a.m. Zoom Link:https://us04web.zoom.us/j/958646206?pwd=dDUzQ3RrQVZtNVc4YnVSakxkNENvUT09
       - Meeting ID: 958 646 206   Password: 622456
   + 1:15 p.m. Zoom Link:https://us04web.zoom.us/j/126872897?pwd=MThMSVpjdzB3a3VWTDk3Z0lDVkhzZz09
       - Meeting ID: 126 872 897   Password: 388957
* Harkness Self-Evaluation Grading Rubric: Harkness Grading Rubric for Education and Federalism 2020.docx

Friday 04/10 & Monday 04/13  
* NO SCHOOL: 4 Day Break


Tuesday 04/14
* Harkness Prep: Federalism and Women's Health: Roe v. Wade Rubric: Harkness Grading Rubric for Abortion Policy and Federalism 2020.docx
* Chapter 6; Civil Right; "Privacy and Sex" Textbook Notes from pgs. 139-141 (Privacy and Sex Notes and pg. 140 Landmark Cases)
* Background and Precedent (Pre-Roe)
   + Watch Griswold: Griswold v Connecticut's Impact on other Supreme Court Cases
       - Watch the 8 Clips from:  https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?7890
 OR 
 + Complete Backround Worksheet Questions: Roe v Wade Background and Arguments 2020.docx
EXTRA Credit Extension: Oyez.org:Griswold v. Connecticut
* Roe v. Wade Case
   +Watch the 8 Clips from: Landmark Cases: Roe v. Wade - Historical Context
   +Watch: Roe v. Wade in PBS' The Supreme Court
OR 
* Complete Worksheet Questions: Roe v. Wade Opinions 20202.docx
EXTRA Credit Extension: oyez.org:Roe v. Wade
* Legacy of Roe
  + Watch both the 2 Clips from: Stare Decisis and Judicial Decisions
  + Review Worksheet Questions (answers are in your chapter Notes) :The Casey Case-Roe Revisited 2020.docx
EXTRA Credit Extension: oyez.org:Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey
* Ongoing Debate
   + Review the USA Today Abortion Article:Where is abortion legal? Everywhere. But ...
   + Read Close Up LA Abotion Law Case Analysis.pdf
       - An Overview of Abortion Laws
   + Listen to: Louisiana Abortion Law at SCOTUS
   + Read Close Up Packet: Close Up Roe v Wade Ongoiong Policy Debate.pdf
       - Senator Orrin Hatch Speaks on Roe v. Wade-Against
       - Senator Barbara Boxer Speaks in Support of Roe v. Wade
   + NCC Podcast (About 25 Minutes in): Civil Liberties and COVID-19
EXTRA Credit Extension: Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt

OR as an alternative assignment for those that don't want to deliberate on Abortion:
* BRI Essay Competition 
   + https://mailchi.mp/mybri.org/scholarship-opportunity-for-your-students?e=49319ed37b
   + We the Students Essay Prompt

Wednesday 04/15-Thursday 04/16
* Harkness Prep: Federalism and Women's Health: Roe v. Wade Rubric: 
OR as an alternative assignment for those that don't want to deliberate on Abortion:
* BRI Essay Competition 
   + https://mailchi.mp/mybri.org/scholarship-opportunity-for-your-students?e=49319ed37b
   + We the Students Essay Prompt

 

Friday 04/17 
* Harkness: Federalism and Women's Health
   + 10 a.m. Zoom Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76088593511?pwd=VWFQREtTRXM2ejVrWkpad1QvdENNQT09
      - Meeting ID: 760 8859 3511
      - Password: 4qepbr
   + 1:15 p.m. Zoom Link:https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76571604946?pwd=RjRYRWtLL1d5V0VhKzVzQWxHQ3J1QT09
      - Meeting ID: 765 7160 4946
      - Password: 2WNeME
* Harkness Self-Evaluation Grading Rubric: Harkness Grading Rubric for Abortion Policy and Federalism 2020.docx

 Or 

* Turn in your BRI Essay for their Competition to both BRI and Mr. F

 

Monday, April 20th 
* Make-Up Work Day: Complete any outstanding work from earlier in the week or move ahead. If you are ambitious, the following is an OPTIONAL assignment (For those missing substantial work, it is highly encouraged)
* Listen to any or all the following podcasts and take notes
   + Very Interesting 36 Minute Malcom Gladwell Revisionist History Podcast:  The Lady Vanishes
   + 38 Minute Podcast: What Are Gender Barriers Made Of? (Ep. 254)  
   + If You want to learn more about Women's Suffrage and Women's Rights: Elizabeth Cady Stanton: An American Life

Tuesday, April 21st
* Native American Sovereignty and Justice for Native American Women
   + Watch: https://www.newsy.com/stories/a-broken-trust-sexual-assault-and-justice-on-tribal-lands/
   + Exit Ticket
​       1. Notes
​       2. Define Sovereignty?  What role does Tribal sovereignty play in the episode vis- a- vis to state, local, and the federal governments?
       3. ​​How does this relate to federalism and our focus thus far this 4th Quarter?
​       4. What was the most important idea, concept, or principle learned?
​       5. Any two DICE with the word "because" in 2+ Sentences
       6. Extension (look up on the web): When were Native Americans granted citizenship?  What took so long and why were they not covered by Section 1 of the Fourteenth Amendment? 

Wednesday, April 22nd-Thursday, April 23rd  
* Harkness Prep: Should the Equal Rights Amendment be added to the US Constitution?
   + Rubric: Harkness Grading Rubric ERA Adoption 2020.docx
* Watch, just to get you in the mood:
   + Possible binge watching show that would also get you prepped: Mrs. America | Official Trailer | FX
   + Advertisement to try and promote gender equality: [Legendado] GoldieBlox, Rube Goldberg - Beastie Boys Princess Machine
   + 33 Minute Izzit Video: Becoming Equal Under the Law
* Read and Take notes on: 
   + ERA and Women's Rights from your textbook (Section 6-2/pages 136-139)
   + Bill of Rights Institute Webpage: Women’s Rights in the Late 20th Century
* Listen to the following:
   + 46 minute Podcast: Will the Equal Rights Amendment be Adopted?
* Research Articles and Respond to Question from BRI Think the Vote Website:
   + join the debate: SHOULD THE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT BE ADDED TO THE CONSTITUTION?
* ERA Articles, Websites and Videos (peruse any or all) 
   + ERA Supporters Homepage:https://www.equalrightsamendment.org/   
   + ‘Equal rights’ for women: wrong then, wrong now
   + 4 Potential Consequences of Passing the Equal Rights Amendment
   + Equal Rights Amendment: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
       -Caution, foul language.  Do NOT watch it if profanity offends you
   + How the debate over the ERA became a fight over abortion
* Optional Links/Extra Credit
   + Equal Pay
      - U.S. accuses Google of underpaying female workers
      - Watch NBC's Andrea Mitchell Explain Why Equal Pay Day Is So Important
      - A Call to Act: Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.
      - John Stossel: WAR ON WOMEN: FACT OR FABLE?
      - Gender equality bake sale causes stir at Utah high school 
      - Jennifer Lawrence Speaks Out on Hollywood's Gender Pay Gap + NBC News
 +Title IX
      -#MoreWomen Show Pictures of Power Players With Men Photoshopped Out
      - Female students sue Yale to admit women into male fraternities
   + Draft: With women in combat roles, a federal court rules male-only draft unconstitutional 
   +ACLU Women's Rights Video ( Can't Find it RIght Now)+"Sex" Transgender Athletes

Friday, April 24th 
* Harkness: Should the Equal Rights Amendment be added to the US Constitution?
   + Rubric: Harkness Grading Rubric ERA Adoption 2020.docx

   + 10 a.m. Zoom Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/74429054574?pwd=UEVEVkQ5Y3JsVWxzaVJPVzNvRkJJdz09
      - Meeting ID: 744 2905 4574

      - Password: 7tBfXv
   + 1:15 p.m. Zoom Link:https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71445375964?pwd=NVNoaWRlb2JWd2hRYkxVU2hnUEUyQT09
      - Meeting ID: 714 4537 5964
      - Password: 0rnh0j

Monday, April 27th 
* Make-Up Work Day: Complete any outstanding work from earlier in the week or move ahead. If you are ambitious, the following is an OPTIONAL assignment (For those missing substantial work, it is highly encouraged)
* Freakonomics Radio 55 Minute Podcast: Does the President Matter as Much as You Think? (Ep. 404)

   + Street Law Case Study: Chiafalo v. Washington
   + Fox News Clip on the case background: Supreme Court to decide if Electoral College voters must vote for winner of state
* Assignment
   + Submit your responses on IC
       1. What was the most persuasive argument(s) for the petitioner (Chiafalo)
       2. What was the most persuasive argument(s) for the respondent (Washington state)
       3. If you were a SCOTUS Justice, which side would you rule in favor of and why? Answer in 3+ sentences 

Wednesday, April 29th-Thursday, April 30th   
* Electoral College and Federalism Harkness

   + Does Your Vote Count TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9H3gvnN468&t=262s

* Assignment: Submit your responses on the IC Message Board, read through your classmates' responses, and respond to as many or as few as you deem necessary
       1. What is the most persuasive argument(s) for solitary confinement
       2. What was the most persuasive argument(s) against solitary confinement?
       3. If you were a SCOTUS Justice, how would you rule on the use of solitary confinement in regards to the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments? Can it be used and if so is 30 days max the limit? Is it unconstitutional in all regards?  Explain?
       4. If the SCOTUS and/or state supreme courts continue to allow the practice of solitary confinement as constitutional, state legislatures could outlaw the practice.  If you were a state lawmaker, how would you vote on its continued use? 

 

After tabulating your votes and seeing an overwhelming consensus for this topic, I debated overruling the class’s selection in favor of one that I believed better tied together class goals. However, the more I thought about the issues involved, the more I think this is the correct topic to finish the year.  Here are the themes I think are involved in this subject which I believes encapsulates what I was hoping to impart, inculcate, teach, or generally pass along to you and I hope you have learned:

• Balancing liberty and security
• the role of government
• Due Process and the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendment’s Due Process Clauses
• Equality, equity and the Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause
• the Rule of Law
• Popular sovereignty (majority rule) v minority rights
• etc

• Guiding Questions
• Who should make that decision? The national government or the individual states?
• If at the national level: Who should decide-Congress, the President via Executive Order, or the Supreme Court?
• If at the state level: state legislatures, executive order (placing a moratorium like many governors have), or state courts
• Should the decision be based upon the US Constitution and their individual state constitutions
• If the ball was in your court, how would you decide?
• Would you decide differently if you were a justice (judge) versus elected lawmaker?
• If you were a justice, how would you decide?  Would you use the living Constitution approach or Originalism?
• If you were a US/Montana lawmaker, would you eliminate the death penalty as an option for Punishment?  
• Overarching Question: Should the death penalty be abolished?

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Topics we ran out of  time to cover
- 5th AMendment Taking Clause and Federalism: Kelo Case--Discussion Board???
   + What is Socialism 47 Minute Freakonomics Raido Podcast: Does Anyone Really Know What Socialism Is? (Ep. 408)
- Citizenship, the Fourteenth Amendment, the Census, and Illegal Immigrants
   + NCC Podcasts
   + C-Span
   + Montana History
   + BRI Case
   + Sanctuary Cities/DACA CLose Up
- Fourth Amendment
   + Textbook Notes/Guest Speaker Notes