Sidney Public Schools

Day 2: Friday, August 20th 2021
* Fareed Zakaria Clip on College Campuses and 'Wokeness"(3:45 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_yuGaMDsUk
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + You’re Not Special Clip Analysis and Response
       - You're Not Special Interview:  'You Are Not Special' teacher has more words of wisdom
         + 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
   + BRI Think the Vote Discussion
* Review Syllabus
   + Turn in for Grade
* Jaywalking: Citizenship Test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJlY9C7YWzI
* Citizenship Test Review: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_gxo8AdjqIYFNrdv8rjaf2dOuL1BdMsjoKNzQrCPly4/edit#slide=id.g9102a736b6_2_364
   + How did we do? 
* Justice David Souter on Civic Knowledge (about 3:25 in until 6:36); http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/perils-of-eroded-civic-knowledge-forewarned-790540867791?cid=sm_fb_maddow
   + Exit Ticket
      1. What was his theme or message?
      2. Do you agree with his thesis? Explain.
      3. Why did you think this course is required? What is the Point? 
EXTRA CREDIT: Ask (Verbally) Your Parent(s)/Guardian(s)/Sibling(s) the 50 Citizenship Test Questions
   + Record Scores, Who You asked, And What You Learned 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Exit Ticket Questions 1-3




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




Day 4: Tuesday, August 24th 2021
* 6 Minutes of "On Being Wrong" TED Talby by Kathryn Schulz (17:51 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QleRgTBMX88
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
* Small Groups: Finish SAC Prep/SAC Deliberation
   + SAC Packet Reflection:Citizenship Test SAC 2021-2022.docx
* Whole Class Discussion
   + Three rules for staying out of poverty - Opinion - The Florida Times-Union - Jacksonville, FL: https://www.jacksonville.com/article/20120127/OPINION/801258741
   + Clips: https://www.sidney.k12.mt.us/site/default.aspx?PageType=14&DomainID=22&PageID=4236&ModuleInstanceID=5061&ViewID=9d7780dc-000e-458b-ba39-cfc84059b040&IsMoreExpandedView=True
   + If Time/Extra Credit: Malala/Jon Stewart Interview (about 12:30 Minutes in): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjGL6YY6oM
   + EXTRA CREDIT: To Be Completed on the Back of the Packet
       - No Stupid Questions Podcast "Is incompetence a Form of Dishonesty?: Working Hard, Not being Sanctimonious, Not Knowing Everything, Self-mprovement and Mission Statements (39:09 Minutes): https://freakonomics.com/podcast/nsq-dishonesty/
      1. Notes
      2. What was your main takeaway from the podcast?
      3. If you had a mission statement, what would it be? Explain.
   + Fareed's Take-The Need for National Service: https://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2019/05/10/exp-gps-0512-fareeds-take.cnn
       - "Coddling of the American Mind" Assertion (Over Protected/Immature Seniors)/Solution (Gap Year) 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* SAC Packet Reflection and Drug Free Communities Coalition Presentation Prep

Day 5: Wednesday, August 25th 2021
* 6 Minutes of "On Being Wrong" TED Talby by Kathryn Schulz (17:51 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QleRgTBMX88
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + West Wing Wednesday
   + Citizenship Test Tomorrow for a Grade/Scantron so Bring a Pencil
   + SAC Packet Reflection DUE
* Drug Free Communities Coalition Presentation
EXTRA CREDIT: iCivics Games: Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot)
   + "Sortify"https://www.icivics.org/games/sortify
   + "Immigration Nation": https://www.icivics.org/games/immigration-nation
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Drug Free Communities Coalition Presentation Worksheet




Day 6: Thursday, August 26th 2021
* Seinfeld Teaches History: https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/world-war-ii-101/n10251
   + Friday's Video: This Friday 8/27 @ 10:15 "Election" (1999): Election Parent-Guardian Form
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Drug Free Communities Coalition Presentation Review
   + BRI Think the Vote Discussion
   + SAC Packet/Reflection Discussion
* Citizenship Test for a Grade
   + Scantron: Bring a Pencil
* National Service Harkness Prep
   + Self Evaluation Rubric: National Service Requirement Harkness 2020-2021.docx
   + Webpage Link: https://www.sidneyps.com/site/default.aspx?PageType=14&DomainID=22&PageID=2850&ModuleInstanceID=3297&ViewID=9d7780dc-000e-458b-ba39-cfc84059b040&IsMoreExpandedView=True
   + 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? 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Citizenship Test and National Service Harkness Prep




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




Day 7: Monday, August 30th 2021
* Video Clip: Jon Stewart "Crossfire": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFQFB5YpDZE
*  Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + BRI Think the Vote 
* National Service Harkness Prep
   + Self Evaluation Rubric: National Service Requirement Harkness 2020-2021.docx
   + Webpage Link: https://www.sidneyps.com/site/default.aspx?PageType=14&DomainID=22&PageID=2850&ModuleInstanceID=3297&ViewID=9d7780dc-000e-458b-ba39-cfc84059b040&IsMoreExpandedView=True
* Think the Vote Civic Participation: "Should Schools Require Students to Wear Masks?" : https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/should-schools-require-students-to-wear-masks/
   + Complete a Bill of Rights Institute Think the Vote Response in 5-10 sentences including the following BRI criteria:
       1. Answer cited facts and constitutional arguments
       2. Answered in cohesive sentences that were free of distracted spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors
       3. Answer addressed counter-arguments and opposing concerns in a respectful manner
       4. Answer was organized in a manner that flowed logically and read clearly
Write on Microsoft Word or Google and Print copy to be included with a Civic Participation Form: Participation Form.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* National Service Harkness Prep




Day 8: Tuesday, August 31st 2021
* Meet in the HS Library Conference Room
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
* National Service Harkness 
   + Self Evaluation Rubric: National Service Requirement Harkness 2020-2021.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* National Service Harkness Self Evaluation Rubric




Day 9: Wedneday, September 1st 2021
* Video Clip: ABC's "This Week's Powerhouse Roundtable": https://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Harkness Review and Self-Evaluation Rubric DUE
   + West Wing Wednesday
* Constitution in School Packet and Guest Speaker Worksheet: School Board and School Policy 2021-2022.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Constitution in School Packet and Guest Speaker Worksheet




Day 10: Thursday, September 2nd 2021
* Video Clip: "Soda Sizes - Parks and Recreation": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ish8NBunrQU
* Guest Speakers: Trustee/School Board President Benjamin Thogersen, Supeerintendent Brent Sukut, Principal Carl Dynneson and Vice Principal Danny Coryell to Discuss School, Policy, Governance  
   + Constitution in School Packet and Guest Speaker Worksheet: School Board and School Policy 2021-2022.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Constitution in School Packet and Guest Speaker Worksheet




LABOR DAY WEEKEND Friday 09/03-Monday 09/06: Finish 'The American Revolution" Book by Gordon Wood 




Day 11: Tuesday, September 7th 2021
* Video Clip: ABC's "This Week's Powerhouse Roundtable": https://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + BRI Think the Vote 
* HS Library Conference Room for "The American Revolution" Book Club
  + Self-Evaluation Rubric: The American Revolution Book Club Harkness 2021-2022.docx
* Think the Vote Civic Participation: "Should Schools Require Students to Wear Masks?" : https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/should-schools-require-students-to-wear-masks/
   + Complete a Bill of Rights Institute Think the Vote Response in 5-10 sentences including the following BRI criteria:
       1. Answer cited facts and constitutional arguments
       2. Answered in cohesive sentences that were free of distracted spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors
       3. Answer addressed counter-arguments and opposing concerns in a respectful manner
       4. Answer was organized in a manner that flowed logically and read clearly
Write on Microsoft Word or Google and Print copy to be included with a Civic Participation Form: Participation Form.docx
EXTRA CREDIT: Listen to the following 1 Hour Podcast "Can Governors Ban School Mask Mandates": https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/podcast/can-governors-ban-school-mask-mandates
   1. Notes
   2. Summary/What I learned/Worth Listening
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* "The American Revolution" Book Club Self-Evaluation




Day 12: Wednesday, September 8th 2021
* Video Clip: ABC's "This Week's Powerhouse Roundtable": https://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + "The American Revolution" Book Club Self-Evaluation DUE
* Pocket Constitution and Text Handout (Book Cover Quiz Monday)
  + Pocket Constitution pg. 55/48
  + Chapter 2 "The Constitution" Notes:Chapter 2 The Constitution Notes Packet 2021-2022.doc
* "1776" Musical
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter 2 "The Constitution" Notes and Book Cover QUIZ Monday




Day 13: Thursday, September 9th 2021
* Video Clip: ABC's "This Week's Powerhouse Roundtable": https://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + Book Cover Quiz Friday
  + Pocket Constitution pg. 55/48
* Chapter 2 "The Constitution" Notes
   + Packet
* "1776" Musical
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter 2 "The Constitution" Notes and Book Cover QUIZ Monday




Day 14: Friday, September 10th 2021
* Video Clip: ABC's "This Week's Powerhouse Roundtable": https://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + Book Cover Quiz Monday
  + Pocket Constitution pg. 55/48
  + Chapter 2 "The Constitution" Notes:
* "1776" Musical
  + CSM: How well do you Know the Declaration?:  https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2011/0704/How-well-do-you-know-the-Declaration-of-Independence-Take-our-quiz/A-group-of-men-named-the-Committee-of-Five-submitted-the-Declaration-of-Independence-to-the-Continental-Congress.-Who-of-these-men-was-not-on-the-committee
       1. Write down the Question
       2. Write Down your Answer
       3. Write Down Correct Answer
       4. Write Down your Score
       5. BONUS: Ask Parent(s) to take Quiz and record score 
  + When is the Real Independence Day? July 2nd or July 4th? NCC Article: https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/when-is-the-real-independence-day-july-2-or-july-4
  + John Adams Letter to Abigail on Independence: John and Abigail Letters on Independency Handout.pdf
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter 2 "The Constitution" Notes and Book Cover QUIZ Monday




Day 15: Monday, September 13th 2021
* Video Clips
   + Too Late to Apologize-A Declaration (3:21 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZfRaWAtBVg
   + JibJab Founding Fathers Rap (1:43 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8U4T1IH1C8
   + Learn Liberty America's Founding Part 5- Is There a Right to a Revolution (3:59 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQt-BOTgGnE  
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + Book Cover Quiz 
  + CSM: How well do you Know the Declaration? Parent Quiz Extra Credit DUE
* Chapter 2 "The Constitution" Notes/Lecture
  + Pocket Constitution pg. 55/48
  + Enlightenment
  + Morgan Freeman's Thoughts on the Declaration of Independence (4:47 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvjLMyii9Y8
  + Movie Stars Read the Declaration (9:41 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETroXvRFoKY
* Magna Carta and the Constitution Annenberg (27 Minutes) Video: https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/magna-carta-and-the-constitution/
       1. Notes 
       2. 3 Ideas Learned (List and Describe) regarding the Magna Carta 
       3. In 1-2 Sentences, explain the importance of the Magna Carta to America's Government 
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: History This Week"No Representation, No Peace (22 Minutes) Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/history-this-week/id1493453604?i=1000492781320
  + Notes, Brief Summary including What was the most important idea, concept, or principle learned?, Was this podcast worth listening to discussing What did you think of what you heard?  
* Think the Vote Civic Participation: "Should State Governments Phase Out Gasoline Cars?": https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/should-state-governments-phase-out-gasoline-cars/
   + Complete a Bill of Rights Institute Think the Vote Response in 5-10 sentences including the following BRI criteria:
       1. Answer cited facts and constitutional arguments
       2. Answered in cohesive sentences that were free of distracted spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors
       3. Answer addressed counter-arguments and opposing concerns in a respectful manner
       4. Answer was organized in a manner that flowed logically and read clearly
Write on Microsoft Word or Google and Print copy to be included with a Civic Participation Form: Participation Form.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Magna Carta Assignment and Book Cover QUIZ 




Day 16: Tuesday, September 14th 2021
* Video Clip
   + Learn Liberty America's Founding Part 4- The Ideas behind a Revolution (3:10 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQMSdrgSNlM
   + BRI's Philosophies Behind the US Constitution (5:30 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SZsoY-L7MY&feature=youtu.be
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
* Review Worksheet and Video Notes/Questions
   + Review Worksheet: Chapter 2 The Constitution Review 2021.doc
   + Annenberg Classroom Video Creating a Constitution (22:55 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/key-constitutional-concepts/
       1. Video Notes
       2. List and Discuss the 3 Most important concepts learned through the video
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Malcolm Gladwell's "Tempest in a Teacup" (38:45 Minutes) Podcast: http://revisionisthistory.com/episodes/33-tempest-in-a-teacup
  + Notes, Brief Summary including What was the most important idea, concept, or principle learned?, Was this podcast worth listening to discussing What did you think of what you heard?  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Review Worksheet and Creating a Constitution Assignment 



Day 17: Wednesday, September 15th 2021
* Video Clip
   + Learn Liberty America's Founding Part 6- Creating a Country: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiyjVm-O1b8
   + BRI Homework Help-Drafting the Constitution (5:07 Minutes):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgRWoKKFrd8&feature=youtu.be
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + West Wing Wednesday
* Chapter Review Worksheet and Creating a Constitution Assignment 
* Annenberg "The Story of the Bill of Rights" Video (16 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/story-bill-rights/
       1. Video Notes
       2. List and Discuss the 3 Most important concepts learned through the video
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSIONS:
   + Race to Ratify icivics.org Game (30+ Minutes): https://www.icivics.org/games/race-to-ratify
      - Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot)
AND/OR
   + Federalist v. Antifederalist NCC Podcast (56:08 Minutes): https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/podcast/the-federalists-vs-the-anti-federalists
   + Exit Ticket 
       1. Podcast Notes
       2. Was this podcast worth listening to? What did you think of what you heard? 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* "The Story of the Bill of Rights" Assignment and Extra Credit Extension(s)




Day 18: Thursday, September 16th 2021
* Video Clips: Constitution Day Clips/Articles
   + Bridge of Spies Clip (1:42 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2gLGW9w8Hk
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
* Chapter 2: "The Constitution" TEST
* Constitution Day/Constitutional Convention Harkness: PREP: Harkness Grading Rubric for Constitutional Amendments 2021.docx
       - NCC PODCAST “The Constitution Drafting Project” (1 hour 12 minutes): https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/podcast/the-constitution-drafting-project-wtp
       - John Paul Stevens Article, ETC
       - Street LAw 34.2 Book Problem (B)
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter 2: "The Constitution" TEST and Constitutional Convention Harkness: PREP




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




Day 19: Monday, September 20th 2021
* Video Clips: 
  + NCC Article on 10 Myths: https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/top-10-myths-about-the-constitution-on-constitution-day/
  + ACLU Clip (2:50 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kh-SaU8DzoY
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
* Constitution Day/Constitutional Convention Harkness: PREP
       - NCC PODCAST “The Constitution Drafting Project” (1 hour 12 minutes): https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/podcast/the-constitution-drafting-project-wtp
       - John Paul Stevens Article, ETC
       - Street Law 34.2 Book Problem (B)
* Think the Vote Civic Participation: "Should State Governments Enlist Citizens to Enforce Laws?" : https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/should-state-governments-enlist-citizens-to-enforce-laws/ 
   + Complete a Bill of Rights Institute Think the Vote Response in 5-10 sentences including the following BRI criteria:
       1. Answer cited facts and constitutional arguments
       2. Answered in cohesive sentences that were free of distracted spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors
       3. Answer addressed counter-arguments and opposing concerns in a respectful manner
       4. Answer was organized in a manner that flowed logically and read clearly
Write on Microsoft Word or Google and Print copy to be included with a Civic Participation Form: Participation Form.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Constitutional Convention Harkness: PREP




Day 20: Tuesday, September 21st 2021
* Video Clips: 
   + FDR's Second Bill of Rights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EZ5bx9AyI4
       - Elizabeth Warrent and FDR's Second Bill of RIghts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xb7XMGuC2bk
       - Bernie Sanders and FDR's Second Bill of Rights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Otr3a4n6xj0 
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
* Constitution Day/Constitutional Convention Harkness: PREP
       - NCC PODCAST “The Constitution Drafting Project” (1 hour 12 minutes): https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/podcast/the-constitution-drafting-project-wtp
       - John Paul Stevens Article, ETC
       - Street LAw 34.2 Book Problem (B)
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Constitutional Convention Harkness: PREP




Day 21: Wednesday, September 22nd 2021
* Video Clips: 
   + SchoolHouse Rock (3 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKPmobWNJaU
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + West Wing Wednesday
* Constitution Day/Constitutional Convention Harkness:
   + HS Library
       - Small Group Discussion 
       - Self Evaluation Rubric: Harkness Grading Rubric for Constitutional Amendments 2021.docx
   + Alternative Assignment: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oWdK1EAUX4j3SwdGR0QsdNDFJTbR95zTyZxRnUmDqmk/edit
      - NCC Podcast (59 Minutes): “James Madison, Ratification, and the Federalist Papers”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-people/id83213431?i=1000535591624
      - Federalist No. 10: https://teachingamericanhistory.org/document/federalist-no-10/
      - Federalist No. 51: https://teachingamericanhistory.org/document/federalist-no-51/ 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Constitutional Convention Harkness: Small Group




Day 22: Thursday, September 23rd 2021
* Video Clips: Constitution Day Clips/Articles
   + ABC's "This Week's Powerhouse Roundtable": https://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
* Constitution Day/Constitutional Convention Harkness:
   + HS Library
       - Small Group Discussion 
       - Self Evaluation Rubric: 
          + DUE Monday
   + Alternative Assignment: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oWdK1EAUX4j3SwdGR0QsdNDFJTbR95zTyZxRnUmDqmk/edit
      - NCC Podcast (59 Minutes): “James Madison, Ratification, and the Federalist Papers”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-people/id83213431?i=1000535591624
      - Federalist No. 10: https://teachingamericanhistory.org/document/federalist-no-10/
      - Federalist No. 51: https://teachingamericanhistory.org/document/federalist-no-51/ 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Constitutional Convention Harkness Self Evaluation




Coming Up: "Chicago 7" (2020): 
   + Parent Form: Chicago 7-All Classes.docx
   + imdb info: Chicago 7 imdb.pdf




Day 23: Monday, September 27th 2021
* Video Clips: 
   + NCC's We the People Podcast Federal Judges on Blockbuster Supreme Court Cases"(About 42 Minutes in): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-people/id83213431?i=1000536451020 
       - EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Listen to the Podcast, Take Notes, Brief Summary including What was the most important idea, concept, or principle learned?, Was this podcast worth listening to discussing What did you think of what you heard?  
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Test Review and Constitutional Convention Harkness Review/Self Evaluation DUE
* Guest Speaker Prep: Mayor Rick Norby and City Clerk/Treasurer Jessica Chamberlin 
* Annenberg Classroom Video "Executive Branch: What does a Mayor Do?" (19 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/executive-branch-mayor/
   1. Notes 
   2. Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response) about a mayor from the Video.
   3. Based on the video, how would you describe the roles and responsibilities of a mayor?   
   4. Suppose you were the mayor of Sidney, dealing with the problems of the city, list & describe what would be your top two priorities. 
   5. QUESTIONS PRIOR TO CLASS: Individual and Parent/Guardian/Adult in Your Life
* Chapter 4 Notes Packet: Chapter 4 The American Political Culture Note Outline 2021-2022.docx
* Think the Vote Civic Participation: "Should State Governments Have Recall Elections?" : https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/should-state-governments-have-recall-elections/
   + Complete a Bill of Rights Institute Think the Vote Response in 5-10 sentences including the following BRI criteria:
       1. Answer cited facts and constitutional arguments
       2. Answered in cohesive sentences that were free of distracted spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors
       3. Answer addressed counter-arguments and opposing concerns in a respectful manner
       4. Answer was organized in a manner that flowed logically and read clearly
Write on Microsoft Word or Google and Print copy to be included with a Civic Participation Form: Participation Form.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Constitutional Convention Harkness Self Evaluation and Annenberg Classroom Video "Executive Branch: What does a Mayor Do?" Notes/Responses




Day 24: Tuesday, September 28th 2021
* Video Clips: 
   + ABC's "This Week's Powerhouse Roundtable": https://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + 
* Guest Speakers
   + Worksheet Mayor-Clerk and Treasurer Guest Speaker Worksheet 2021.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Guest Speaker Worksheet




Day 25: Wednesday, September 29th 2021
* Video Clips: 
   + How Facebook Feeds Your Outrage | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSj2SmQqNc8
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Guest Speakers Worksheet DUE
   + West Wing Wednesday
* 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, emoji, 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
* UpFront/BRI "Think the Vote" Current Events Roundtable Prep: https://www.thinkthevote.com/
   + Read Through the Most Recent UpFront and/or Peruse the "debates" 
       1. Take Notes of what you Read
       2. Choose 2-3 Topics you Want to discuss/get other opinions regarding during the class roundtable 
            a. List And Discuss the Topics and Questions You plans to ask your Peers   
       3. Research the topics and discuss with your parent(s)/guardian(s)/adult(s) those topic
            a. Turn in Research/Discussion Notes  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Article Review and  UpFront/BRI "Think the Vote" Current Events Roundtable Prep




Day 26: Thursday, September 30th 2021
* Video Clips: 
   + ABC's "This Week's Powerhouse Roundtable": https://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Guest Speakers Worksheet DUE
* UpFront/BRI "Think the Vote" Current Events Roundtable 
       4. Roundtable Notes (Who Said What)
       5. Which value did you found in this exercise? What did you like/not like about the Roundtable?          
* Harvard Foundations(edEx) Video: THOMAS E. PATTERSON on "American Government: Constitutional Foundations" ( 26:39 Minutes): https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=rm&ogbl#inbox/FMfcgzGlkFwJrQpQJgVgDCncxvxMXCxB?projector=1
  + Assignment: American Political Culture and Constitutional Foundations.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* UpFront/BRI "Think the Vote" Current Events Roundtable Prep/Notes/Responses 





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

Day 27: Monday, October 4th 2021-"Shakespeare in the Schools" w/ Modified Class Schedules Coming Up-
* Video Clips: 
   + Abortion: Not Just a Women’s Issue?| Real Time with Bill Mahrer (HBO): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cmLgVxu8vo
   + New Rule: The College Scam| Real Time with Bill Mahrer (HBO): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_x5SeXNabd8
   + New Rule: Almost InstaFamouus| Real Time with Bill Mahrer (HBO): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UPgURkDoY4 
   + SNL:  https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   +  UpFront/BRI "Think the Vote" Current Events Roundtable Review/Assignments DUE
       - Humility and its importance
          + How a zipper works
          + When you whistle a tune why others rarely can guess even though we think we do great
          + The Dunning-Krueger effect
       - EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION OPPORTUNITY No Stupid Questions "How Can You Convince Someone They’re Wrong?" : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-stupid-questions/id1510056899?i=1000537367340
          1. Listen to the 1st Half of the Podcast (Approximately 20 Minutes) and Take Notes
          2. What did you find interesting and enlightening? Explain EACH in 2 + Sentences 
   + Test-Thursday, October 14th  
* Harvard Foundations(edEx) Video: THOMAS E. PATTERSON on "American Government: Constitutional Foundations" ( 26:39 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXBhhojQ98M
   + Assignment: American Political Culture and Constitutional Foundations.docx
* Chapter 4: American Political Culture Notes 
   + Then and Now (pg. 76)
   + 4-1: Political Culture (pgs. 76-80)
* Think the Vote Civic Participation: "Should the Senate Reform the Filibuster?":  https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/should-the-senate-reform-the-filibuster/
   + Complete a Bill of Rights Institute Think the Vote Response in 5-10 sentences including the following BRI criteria:
       1. Answer cited facts and constitutional arguments
       2. Answered in cohesive sentences that were free of distracted spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors
       3. Answer addressed counter-arguments and opposing concerns in a respectful manner
       4. Answer was organized in a manner that flowed logically and read clearly
Write on Microsoft Word or Google and Print copy to be included with a Civic Participation Form: Participation Form.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Harvard Foundations (edEx) Video Notes and Responses 




Day 28: Tuesday, October 5th 2021
* Video Clips: 
   + New Rule: Don't Segregate the Anthem | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYOuNi9iyY4
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + News Day Re-Cap/Suggestions
   + Packet-Assignment Snafu & Re-Cap + Ben Shapiro-Culture Wars
   + Washington, Cincinatus and Civic Virtue
   + Civil War: Grant, Lee, and a Seneca Indian  
   + Test-Thursday, October 14th 
* Chapter 4 Notes
   + 4-1: Political Culture (pgs. 76-80)
* Does anyone Really know what Socialism is? Freakonomics Podcast (44:24 Minutes): https://freakonomics.com/podcast/socialism-rebroadcast/
   1. Take Notes
   2. Podcast Thesis? 
   3. 2 Ways the Podcast ties into the Chapter/Section Notes
   4. List AND Discuss the Most important concepts or ideas learned
   5. Write a Review of the Podcast 
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Izzit "World of Money" (15:56 Minutes): https://www.izzit.org/products/detail.php?video=world_of_money
       1. Notes
       2. In 3-5 Sentences Explain Using Examples from the video:Why does government matter in economics? What role does the government play? 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Podcast Notes/Responses




Day 29: Wednesday, October 6th 2021
* Video Clips: 
   + New Rule: Equality of Outcomes | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hgjHXMKHVs
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Podcast Exit Ticket DUE 
   + Test-Thursday, October 14th 
   + West Wing Wednesday
* Chapter 4 Notes
   + 4-2: How We Compare: Comparing America With Other Nations (pgs. 81-84)
   +  History Changing Choice Izzit Video Notes (13:48 Minutes): https://www.izzit.org/products/detail.php?video=history_changing_choice
* Civics Test: NOT GRADED: American Civic Literacy Test.pdf
   + Reflection: To Be Completed on Thursday
       1. How did you do? Score, Percentage, Feelings of Accomplishment
       2. What conclusions can be drawn from your/your classmate's result? Explain.
       3. pg. 92-Argument Response?   
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: HISTORY This Week: (27 Minutes)"Killing the Gold Standard": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/history-this-week/id1493453604?i=1000516765287
   + Notes, Worth Listening to? Explain
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Civics Test




Day 30: Thursday, October 7th 2021--Homecoming Parade-Shortened Schedule
* Video Clips: 
   + New Rule: The Lesson of Afghanistan | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8LxraECD5E
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Civics Test Review/ Reflection DUE by end of Period: American Civic Literacy Test KEY.pdf
   + Test-Thursday, October 14th 
* Chapter 4 Notes
  + 4-3: Sources of Political Culture (pgs. 85-86)
* Article Review: Imprimus Teaching American History: https://imprimis.hillsdale.edu/history-american-democracy-and-the-ap-test-controversy/ 
   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.
   2. Summary: COMPLETE ON THE LAST PAGE OF ARTICLE IN THE OPEN SPACE
       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: COMPLETE ON THE LAST PAGE OF ARTICLE IN THE OPEN SPACE
       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
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Article Review 



Day 31: Monday, October 11th 2021
* Video Clips: 
   + Ben Shapiro and Malcolm Nance on Critical Race Theory| Real Time with Bill Mahrer (HBO): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwgsbZ1MsAE
   + Private Schools: Education or Indoctrination?| Real Time with Bill Mahrer (HBO): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOvJqiZ_2jg&t=123s
   + New Rule: Progressophobia| Real Time with Bill Mahrer (HBO): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB9KVYAdYwg
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Test-Thursday, October 14th 
   + Article Review Discussion/ Review DUE
       - Discussion: American Exceptionalism Debate 
          + "1984" George Orwell Quote
          + Thanksgiving: Getting it right/assimilate to its modern meaning
          + -Columbus Day: Why are we celebrating loss of culture-a man-Italian representing a repressed minority at the time of its creation-a spirit emblematic of what defines America
          +  1776 Commission v 1619 Project
          + "FAIR" v. CRT
          + Affinity Groups and Identity Politics v. "Colorless Society"          
          + Obama's View v. Trump/Republican v Democratic Party Platforms
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY: Your Parent'(s) Opinion---Do you agree/disagree? Explain.
* Chapter 4 Notes
   + 4-3: The Culture War (pgs. 86-91)
* Culture War Packet: Culture Wars Worksheet 2021-2022.docx
* Think the Vote Civic Participation: "Should the US Government Increase Regulations on Social Media Companies?" : https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/should-the-u-s-government-increase-regulations-on-social-media-companies/
   + Complete a Bill of Rights Institute Think the Vote Response in 5-10 sentences including the following BRI criteria:
       1. Answer cited facts and constitutional arguments
       2. Answered in cohesive sentences that were free of distracted spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors
       3. Answer addressed counter-arguments and opposing concerns in a respectful manner
       4. Answer was organized in a manner that flowed logically and read clearly
Write on Microsoft Word or Google and Print copy to be included with a Civic Participation Form: Participation Form.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Culture War Packet




Day 32: Tuesday, October 12th 2021
* Video Clips: 
   +
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Culture War Packet Discussion/Packet and Reflection DUE
   + Test-Thursday, October 14th 
* Chapter 4 Notes
   + 4-3: The Culture War (pgs. 86-91)
* Review Worksheet: Political Culture Review Worksheet.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Review Worksheet




Day 33: Wednesday, October 13th 2021
* Video Clips: 
   +
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Grade and Turn in Review Worksheet
   + West Wing Wednesday
* Chapter 4 Notes
   + Test TOMORROW-Thursday, October 14th 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Test Prep




Day 34: Thursday, October 14th 2021
* Video Clips: 
   +
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   +
Chapter 4 Test 
   + 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Test and Poster Board Prep



Day 35: Monday, October 18th 2021
* Video Clips: 
   + Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen: The 60 Minutes Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Lx5VmAdZSI
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Chapter 4 Test Review   
* Morse v Frederick Case Study 
   + pg. 401: A) #1-3, B) #1-3, C? #1-3 and D) How should the Case be decided in 3-5 Sentences
+ C-Spann Classroom "Morse v. Frederick": https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?10120
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: icivics.org "Argument Wars ":  https://www.icivics.org/games/argument-wars
   + Play the following Game: Hazelwood v Kuhlmeir 
      1. Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot)  
      2. Write a blub about what the case was about and who won/why they won
* Think the Vote Civic Participation: Think the Vote Civic Participation: "Should the United States have a Debt Ceiling?": https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/should-the-united-states-have-a-debt-ceiling/
   + Complete a Bill of Rights Institute Think the Vote Response in 5-10 sentences including the following BRI criteria:
       1. Answer cited facts and constitutional arguments
       2. Answered in cohesive sentences that were free of distracted spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors
       3. Answer addressed counter-arguments and opposing concerns in a respectful manner
       4. Answer was organized in a manner that flowed logically and read clearly
Write on Microsoft Word or Google and Print copy to be included with a Civic Participation Form: Participation Form.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Culture War Poster Board Prep




Day 36: Tuesday, October 19th 2021
* Video Clips: https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live 
   + Oyez "Morse v Frederick"(5:16 Minutes): https://www.oyez.org/cases/2006/06-278   
   + "A Conversation on the Constitution: Free Speech (29 Minutes/About 11: 45 for Morse v. Frederick Case): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/conversation-constitution-freedom-speech/
* Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L Case Study 
   + Case Study Packet: Mahanoy Area School District v BL 2021 Case Study.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L Case Study 




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




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




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

Day 38: Monday, October 25th 2021-Last Week of 1st Quarter 
* Video Clip
   + Andrew Yang & John McWhorter on Dave Chappelle and "Transphobia" | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAUUgxQPwM0
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + BRI Think the Vote 
* 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
* Enlightenment Philophers: Free Speech 
   + Voltaire (1694-1778) Religious Tolerance and Free Speech: https://www.theguardian.com/books/shortcuts/2015/jan/18/beginners-guide-voltaire-philosopher-free-speech-tolerance
       - “I disagree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it” 
   + John Stuart Mills Essay on Liberty: "Mill's Argument for Free Speech: A Guide": https://philosophicaldisquisitions.blogspot.com/2018/11/mills-argument-for-free-speech-guide.html
* Texas v Johnson Case Study Assignment from Foundations Text (pg 61)
   + Read and underline or highlight the Background and Arguments from Each Side
       1. Argument Examination (on the back of the Worksheet)
           a. What is the BEST argument from Opinion A (List and Discuss)
           b. What is the BEST argument from Opinion B (List and Discuss)
       2. Answer the "Exploring the Essential Question" Based on the "Issue"  in 3+ Sentences
       3. Go to icivics.org to play Argument Wars and hit the arrow until you get to the case "TEXAS  V. JOHNSON":  https://www.icivics.org/games/argument-wars
          + Record your score, who won, and what you learned. 
          + If Absent, Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot)  
       4. What Did the Supreme Court Decide? (Oyez Oral Arguments and Decision: https://www.oyez.org/cases/1988/88-155)
          + Who won and by what vote
          + Summarize the thesis of the SCOTUS decision 
          + Explain: Do you agree/disagree with that decision? Explain
        5. Watch the following clips, take notes, and discuss what was learned
           + "A Conversation on the Constitution: Free Speech (29 Minutes/watch untill 11:45)(About 8:30 for Baseline of Court's Rulings/9:10 For Texas v. Johnson Case): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/conversation-constitution-freedom-speech/
           + C-SPAN Texas v. Johnson Clips
                - Joey Johnson, a member of the "Revolutionary Communist Party Youth Brigade" Speaks about the Case (1:29 Minutes): https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?840
                - Joey Johnson responds to ruling (5:32 Minutes): https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?840
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: icivics.org "Argument Wars ":  https://www.icivics.org/games/argument-wars
   + Play the following Game: Snyder v. Phelps 
      1. Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot)  
      2. Write a blurb about what the case was about and who won/why they won
* Think the Vote Civic Participation: "Are Voting Rights Sufficiently Protected in the United States":  https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/are-voting-rights-sufficiently-protected-in-the-united-states/
   + Complete a Bill of Rights Institute Think the Vote Response in 5-10 sentences including the following BRI criteria:
       1. Answer cited facts and constitutional arguments
       2. Answered in cohesive sentences that were free of distracted spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors
       3. Answer addressed counter-arguments and opposing concerns in a respectful manner
       4. Answer was organized in a manner that flowed logically and read clearly
Write on Microsoft Word or Google and Print copy to be included with a Civic Participation Form: Participation Form.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Texas v. Johnson Case Study Assignment from pg 61




Day 39: Tuesday, October 26th 2021
* Video Clips: 
  + Saturday Night Live: https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live
  + Constitutional Thinking Clip: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4GyIxyDUwGqRG1TQW5sYUFZUUU/view?ts=597154b3
                         Constitutional Thinking: Determining the Intent of the Law and its Constitutionality 
                 1. What does it say (Words Matter): Read the Words of the Law/Constitutional Amendmentment Provision Involved
                 2. Past: Look at the History of the Law/Issue and Look at the Traditions surrounding the words of the law
                 3. Fairness/stare decisis: Look at Precedent (earler decisions regarding same/similiar issue) 
                 4. Present: Look at purpose or value of law (how does it fit with our "evolving" standard(s) of decency and reflect our American values)
                 5. Future: Look at the consequence of deciding one way or another (whatever is decided the decision sets a new model/precent, could create a slippery slope/law of unintended consequences, and signals values)
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
* "Free the Nips" Constitutional Case Study
   + "Balancing Act" and Levels of Scrutiny Discussion 
   + Website Resources for "Free the Nips": https://mt01001320.schoolwires.net/Page/3295 
       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 (Specific 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
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* "Free the Nips" Constitutional Case Study




Day 40: Wednesday, October 27th 2021
* Video Clips: 
  + BRI Homework Help "Free Speech": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkq_uBVFuCg
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + West Wing Wednesday
* Culture War Poster Board Prep
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
*  Culture War Poster Board Prep

Day 41: Thursday, October 28th 2021-Last Day of 1st Quarter
* Video Clips: 
   + SNL “The Clinton’s Halloween Party” (5:25 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Njyg0ZzfhyI
       - "Politics is Downstream of Culture" Discussion 
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Review of First Amendment Assignments
       - "Snowflakes" or "Tea Cups"
       - Cato Events: https://www.cato.org/events/mind-censor-eye-beholder-first-amendment-censors-dilemma?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=176071435&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9zZQ6xL06QJP7y64X9fwuMlottIUnGeXFyrIF4LPLPjpvS3rqaVR49yvchm5U8f3RB6W1L02qFlNNvA0b-2MEDl1DG1g&utm_content=176071435&utm_source=hs_email  
       - Can v. Can't or Should v Should't: First Amendment???
       - FAIR v. CRT: https://community.fairforall.org/c/fair-news/fair-counters-kendi-on-tamron-hall?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=f3267eb7-ad12-421e-914f-0dcc7ab5296f
* Culture War Poster Board Prep
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
*  Culture War Poster Board Prep