Faulhaber, Brad - HS Social Science / Applied Government-3rd Quarter

APPLIED GOVERNMENT---3RD QUARTER

Class Info & Important Websites

* 2021-2022 Course Syllabus: Syllabus 2021-2022.doc

* iCivics:  https://icivics.org/

* Annenberg Classroom: https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/

* Stossel in the Classroom: https://stosselintheclassroom.org/video-library/

* Think the Vote: https://www.thinkthevote.com/

* Oyez: https://www.oyez.org/

* The Babylon Bee: https://babylonbee.com/

* The Onion: https://www.theonion.com/

* CNN 10:  https://www.cnn.com/cnn10

* Real Clear Politics: https://www.realclearpolitics.com/

* Politico Cartoons:  https://www.politico.com/news/matt-wuerker
* Saturday Night Live (SNL):  https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live

Day 1: Monday, January 17th 2022
* Video Clip(s):
+ ABC's "This Week's Powerhouse Roundtable": https://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ Complaints, Questions, Current Events, Jabber
+ MLK Clips
- C-SPAN (20:32 Minutes):  https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?1832
- Mountaintop Speech (2:37): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oehry1JC9Rk&feature=share
- MLK "I Have a Dream Speech" YouTube (6:46 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP4iY1TtS3s
* Article Review (Real Clear Polictics, Politico, USA Today, Washington Post, New York Times)

+ Groups of 4-Jigsaw
+ Article Review Worksheet: Article Review Sheet.pdf
1. Read all the material BEFORE you make your final conclusion; Be Open-Minded and be willing to change your mind.
a-Print Out Article and fill Top/Informational Section on Worksheet
b-Read Sympathetically, 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 agree/disagree with the author's thesis? If so, why? If not, why not?
b-Did you find this article worth reading? Explain.
* Think the Vote Civic Participation: "Should the United States Forgive Student Loans?": https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/should-the-united-states-government-forgive-student-loans/
+ 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
* Article Review-Individual Work

Day 2: Tuesday, January 18th 2022
* Video Clip(s):
+ SNL "Weekend Update: Biden’s Agenda Stalls" (4:07 Minutes):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywjPwmYXs1g
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
* Article Review Jigsaw Prep
+ Groups of 4
4. Analysis/Further Research
a-Notes from peers on this article/subject
b-What I learned and can share in the jigsaw from our discussion

c-Questions our group had and/or more we decided we needed to look up (include your research findings)

d-Possible Harkness/Poster Board deliberation question and what I/we would like to learn.

e-What my Parent(s)/Guardian(s)/Adult(s) in my life said about d
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Article Review-Individual Work

Day 3: Wednesday, January 19th 2022
* Video Clip(s):
+ SNL "Message from the President Cold Open" (7:02 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuEu3YfxKhw
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+
* Article Review Jigsaw

5. JigSaw
a-Notes from peers
b-What I learned and/or Found Interesting from the discussion that made it meaningful

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Article Review-JigsawWork

Day 4: Thursday, January 20th 2022
* Video Clip(s):
+ The Megyn Kelly Show: Free Speech Under Attack (36 minutes in-Safetyism/39 Minutes-Theme of his book): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5k_XOrcV-GM
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ Think the Vote Civic Participation DUE
+ Article Review Assignment DUE
+ Friday's Video @ 9:30 "National Treasure"
* Race in America Harkness Prep Work in HS Library Conference Room/Commons Area
+ Question: How should race be taught and discussed in school?
+ Sub-Question: Systemic Racism- Is it sloganeering, grounded in truth, or somewhere in between?
+ Harkess Packet: Race in America Harkness.rtf
+ Knudsen Opinion Link: https://media.dojmt.gov/wp-content/uploads/AGO-V58-O1-5.27.21-FINAL.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Race in America Harkness Prep Work

Civic Extension Video: "National Treasure" Friday, January 21st @ 9:30

Day 5: Monday, January 24th 2022

* Video Clip(s):
+ Real Time with Bill Maher "Living with Covid" (6:03 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bQ2rctogOs
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ Think the Vote Question of the Week
+

* Race in America Harkness Prep Work in HS Library Conference Room/Commons Area
+ Question: How should race be taught and discussed in school?
+ Sub-Question: Systemic Racism- Is it sloganeering, grounded in truth, or somewhere in between?
+ Harkess Packet: Race in America Harkness.rtf
+ Knudsen Opinion Link: https://media.dojmt.gov/wp-content/uploads/AGO-V58-O1-5.27.21-FINAL.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

* Think the Vote Civic Participation: "Should the United States Forgive Student Loans?": https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/should-the-united-states-government-forgive-student-loans/
+ 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
* Race in America Harkness Prep Work

Day 6: Tuesday, January 25th 2022

* Video Clip(s):
+ Weekend Update: Three Guys Who Just Bought a Boat - SNL (4:15 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVSx4nbISKQ
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ Think the Vote Question of the Week
+

* Race in America Harkness (Small Groups)
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Race in America Harkness

Day 7: Wednesday, January 26th 2022

* Video Clip(s):
+ Ingraham Angle Cold Open - SNL (8:36 Minutes):
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ Think the Vote Question of the Week
+

* Race in America Harkness (Jigsaw/Whole Class)
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Race in America Harkness Self Evaluation

Day 8: Thursday, January 26th 2022

* Video Clip(s):
+ HBO "Newsroom Clip" (4:54 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1Y1FMrXL88
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ Think the Vote Question of the Week DUE

* Race in America Harkness
+ Discussion
+ Self Evaluation Classtime: DUE at end of Period
* iCivics Game "Counties Work": https://www.icivics.org/games/counties-work
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Race in America Harkness Self Evaluation

Civic Extension Video: "Just Mercy" Friday, January 21st @10:15

Day 9: Monday, January 31st 2022
* Video Clip(s):
+ SNL Weekend Update: https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ Think the Vote Question of the Week
* Mayor Rick Norby and City Clerk/Treasurer Jessica Chamberlin Presentation
+ Guest Speaker Worksheet: Mayor Norby and Jessica Chamberlin Guest Speaker Worksheet.docx
* Article Analysis "Substack Defends Free Expression as Critical for Censoring Vaccine Skeptic": https://www.foxnews.com/media/substack-free-expression-vaccine-skeptics.amp
1. If I were to explain to a friend this article in 1 sentence, the reason I would tell them substack won’t censor Covid disinformation is…
2. I agree/disagree with the decision because…

3. I can relate this to the Joe Rogan/Spotify Controversy... I think Spotify should...
4. If the Nazis wanted to March in Sidney and I were the mayor, I would/would not let them because…
5. If religious fundamentalists were to protest outside a local church at a dead soldier’s funeral because they believed it was God’s retribution for America’s tolerance for homosexuality, I believe the city council could/could not refuse the protest because…
* Think the Vote Civic Participation:"Should the United States Encourage More Countries to Join Nato?": https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/should-the-united-states-encourage-more-countries-to-join-nato/
+ Complete a Bill of Rights Institute Think the Vote Response in 5-10 sentences including the following BRI criteria:
1. Answer cited facts and constitutional arguments
2. Answered in cohesive sentences that were free of distracted spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors
3. Answer addressed counter-arguments and opposing concerns in a respectful manner
4. Answer was organized in a manner that flowed logically and read clearly
Write on Microsoft Word or Google and Print copy to be included with a Civic Participation Form: Participation Form.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Guest Speakers Worksheet and Article Analysis

Day 10: Tuesday, February 1st 2022
* Video Clip(s):
+ Real Time with Bill Maher
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ Mayor Rick Norby and City Clerk/Treasurer Jessica Chamberlin Presentation Worksheet DUE

* Article Analysis Discussion
* Snyder v. Phelps Case Study
+ Listen to Oyez Case Oral Arguments/Opinion: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2010/09-751
+ Street Law Handout: Snyder v Phelps Case Analysis 2022.docx
+ Should our Democracy adopt a 28th Amendment that bans hate speech?
- Ban Hate Speech Handout: Hate Speech Handouts.pdf
1. Read, Highlight or Underline the Handout
2. Answer the Deliberating Question.
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Annenberg Classroom Video "Freedom of Association: Nationalist Socialist Party v. Skokie" (29:03) https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/freedom-of-assembly-national-socialist-party-v-skokie/
1. Video Notes
2. If you were to explain this case to your classmates, you would tell them...
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Snyder v. Phelps Case Study Packet/28th Amendment: Should our Democracy Ban Hate Speech?

Day 11: Wednesday, February 2nd 2022
* Video Clip(s):
+ Ira Glasser on Free Speech | Real Time with Bill Maher (6:52 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0Lc5b8Flto
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+
* 28th Amendment: Ban hate speech as 28th amendment/Snyder v. Phelps Case Study
+ Watch Former Class's Moot Court
+ Slants Case
* Mini Moot Court Prep
+ Moot court intro
- Procedures: MOOT COURT PROCEDURES 2022 New York State Rifle v Bruen.docx
- Attorney Self-Evaluation Rubric: Mini Moot Court GRADING SHEET ATTORNEYS.docx
- Justices Self-Evaluation Rubric: Mini Moot Court GRADING SHEET JUSTICES.docx
+ Morse v Frederick Mini Moot Court:https://mt01001320.schoolwires.net/Page/2896
- 1/2 time for mini-moot court (justices deliberate in Mrs. F's Room)
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Prep for BL/Brandon/Morse v Frederick Mini Moot Court

Day 12: Thursday, February 3rd 2022
* Video Clip(s):
+ SNL Cold Open "Russian Disinformation" (6:56): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFNT1ixojZo
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ Think the Vote Question of the Week DUE

* Morse v Frederick Mini Moot Court:https://mt01001320.schoolwires.net/Page/2896
+ 1/2 time for mini-moot court (justices deliberate in Mrs. F's Room)
* McDonald v. City of Chicago Case Study
+ Background/Oral Arguments/Decision: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2009/08-1521
1. Question the Court was asked to resolve, and your initial thoughts (If you were a SCOTUS Justice, how would you rule based on the information provided)
2. Listen to the Decision/Take Notes
3. Questions you have based on the decision to help you understand the case/decision
+ Annenberg Classroom Video "Second Amendment: DC v. Heller and McDonald v. Chicago" (21:28 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/second-amendment-d-c-v-heller-and-mcdonald-v-chicago/

4. Notes
5. Take Away/What you would tell a friend why these cases matter
6. Questions from the Video Clarified or Did Not Answer
* Sign Ups for Moot Court after 6th
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Mini-Moot Court Self-Evaluation Rubrics/ McDonald v. City of Chicago Case Study

Civic Extension Video: "Skokie" Friday, January 21st @10:15

Day 13: Monday, February 7th 2022
* Video Clip(s):
+ SNL Weekend Update: https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ Think the Vote Question of the Week

+ Mini-Moot Court Self-Evaluation Rubrics DUE
+ McDonald v. City of Chicago Case Study Discussion/Assignment DUE
* Moot Court Prep
+ Moot court Info
- Procedures: MOOT COURT PROCEDURES 2022 New York State Rifle v Bruen.docx
- Attorney Self-Evaluation Rubric: GRADING SHEET ATTORNEYS 2022.docx
- Justices Self-Evaluation Rubric: MOOT COURT GRADING SHEET JUSTICES 2022.docx

- Alternative Assignment Rubric: MOOT COURT GRADING SHEET ALTERNATIVE ASSIGNMENT 2022.docx
+ Materials

- Second Amendment/Background

+ NCC Writing Rights Drafting Table-Second Amendment
+ Interpretive Views: https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/interpretation/amendment-ii/interps/99
- SCOTUSBlog: https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/new-york-state-rifle-pistol-association-inc-v-bruen/
+ Writ of Certiorari: https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/20/20-843/164031/20201217110211298_2020-12-17%20NRA-Corlett%20Cert%20Petition%20FINAL.pdf

+ Respondent's Brief: https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/20/20-843/169604/20210222170827872_20-843_Brief%20in%20Opposition.pdf
- Street Law Case Summary: New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen.docx

- Oyez Case Links (Oral Arguments/Background): https://www.oyez.org/cases/2021/20-843
- NCC "We the People Podcast of Case 'Is There a Right to Concealed Carry?'" ( 1hr 4 min.): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-there-a-constitutional-right-to-concealed-carry/id83213431?i=1000540065630
* Think the Vote Civic Participation:"Should the Supreme Court Have Term Limits?": https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/should-term-limits-for-supreme-court-justices-exist/
+ 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
* Moot Court Prep

Day 14: Tuesday, February 8th 2022
* Video Clip(s):
+ SNL
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+
* Moot Court Prep
+ Moot court Info
- Procedures: MOOT COURT PROCEDURES 2022 New York State Rifle v Bruen.docx
- Attorney Self-Evaluation Rubric:
- Justices Self-Evaluation Rubric:
+ Materials

- Second Amendment/Background

+ NCC Writing Rights Drafting Table-Second Amendment
+ Interpretive Views: https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/interpretation/amendment-ii/interps/99

- SCOTUSBlog: https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/new-york-state-rifle-pistol-association-inc-v-bruen/
+ Writ of Certiorari: https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/20/20-843/164031/20201217110211298_2020-12-17%20NRA-Corlett%20Cert%20Petition%20FINAL.pdf

+ Respondent's Brief: https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/20/20-843/169604/20210222170827872_20-843_Brief%20in%20Opposition.pdf
- Street Law Case Summary: New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen.docx

- Oyez Case Links (Oral Arguments/Background): https://www.oyez.org/cases/2021/20-843
- NCC "We the People Podcast of Case "Is There a Right to Concealed Carry?" ( 1hr 4 min.): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-there-a-constitutional-right-to-concealed-carry/id83213431?i=1000540065630
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Moot Court Prep

Day 15: Wednesday, February 9th 2022
* Video Clip(s):
+ SNL
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+
* Moot Court Prep
+ Moot court Info
- Procedures: MOOT COURT PROCEDURES 2022 New York State Rifle v Bruen.docx
- Attorney Self-Evaluation Rubric:
- Justices Self-Evaluation Rubric:
+ Materials

- Second Amendment/Background

+ NCC Writing Rights Drafting Table-Second Amendment
+ Interpretive Views: https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/interpretation/amendment-ii/interps/99

- SCOTUSBlog: https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/new-york-state-rifle-pistol-association-inc-v-bruen/
+ Writ of Certiorari: https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/20/20-843/164031/20201217110211298_2020-12-17%20NRA-Corlett%20Cert%20Petition%20FINAL.pdf

+ Respondent's Brief: https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/20/20-843/169604/20210222170827872_20-843_Brief%20in%20Opposition.pdf
- Street Law Case Summary: New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen.docx

- Oyez Case Links (Oral Arguments/Background): https://www.oyez.org/cases/2021/20-843
- NCC "We the People Podcast of Case "Is There a Right to Concealed Carry?" ( 1hr 4 min.): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-there-a-constitutional-right-to-concealed-carry/id83213431?i=1000540065630
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Moot Court Prep

Day 16: Thursday, February 10th 2022
* Video Clip(s):
+ SNL
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+
* Moot Court in Commons Area
+ Self-Evaluation Rubric

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Moot Court Self-Evaluation Rubric

Day 17: Monday February 14th 2022
* Video Clip(s):
+ ABC's This Week
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ Think the Vote Civic Participation
+ Moot Court Self-Evaluation Rubric DUE
* John Roberts Video "The Origin, Nature, and Importance of the Supreme Court" (37 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/a-conversation-on-the-constitution-the-origin-nature-and-importance-of-the-supreme-court/
1. Notes: Write Down the 16 Q's and A's
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)

OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT: 3rd or 7th Period Classes
+ Guest Speakers: Trustee Kelly Dey, Superintendent 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 2022.docx
* 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
* Video Notes/Responses

Day 18: Tuesday, February 15th 2022
* Video Clip(s):
+ NCC's We the People Podcast Federal Judges on Blockbuster Supreme Court Cases"(About 36 Minutes in): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-people/id83213431?i=1000536451020
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ School, Policy, Governance Guest Speaker Worksheet DUE
+ Discussion/Review Assignment-Assignment DUE
* Take Chapter 16: "The Judiciary" Chapter Notes For a Grade
1. pgs. 391-392: "Key Objective/Take Aways and Then/Now"
2. pgs. 393-394: "16-1 Judicial Review"
3. pgs. 409-416: 16-4 "The Supreme Court in Action"
4. Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response and in 2+ Sentences)
5. Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response and in 2+ Sentences)
OR
* Annenberg Classroom Video "A Conversation on the Constitution: Judicial Interpretation" (36:35 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VNRxF_9VU8&t=1125s
1. Notes
2. In 2 Sentences, Discuss how Stephen Breyer interprets the Constitution.
3. In 2 Sentences, Discuss how Antonin Scalia interprets the Constitution.
4. Use an example from the video discuss their disparate methods of interpreting the Constitution.

5. Include a quote or anecdote from the episode that you found insightful about our legal system and explain why you choose it.
EXTRA CREDIT IF YOU DO BOTH
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Judicial Review/Interpretation Assignment

Day 19: Wednesday, February 16th 2022
* Video Clip(s):
+ New Rule: That's Not Karma | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLLzVw70nSs
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ Judicial Review/Interpretation Discussion- Assignment DUE
* NCC Scholar Exchange Prep
+ Prep Document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ar67jTrKx6tFiNuPWhvA2Fm2vyE1r7zdpenL0cRFwSg/edit
- Briefing Document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NKavooQs6rnJX6oIPF-wN9iyGdlpa03NckGK9TbnZ7M/edit
- Module Page: https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/big-question/first-amendment-speech

-Interactive Constitution Page: https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/big-question/first-amendment-speech

+ Chapter Notes
- 5-2: The First Amendment and Freedom of Expression in Textbook (pgs. 100-107)
- Table 5.1 (pg. 105) “Testing Restrictions or Expression” and “Landmark Cases” (pg. 107)
+ Session Document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O22jeSQ2GHVBSNsBVI8X75b2408LuIWJNNc6pmT9Xdo/edit
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* NCC Scholar Exchange Prep/Packet

Day 20: Thursday, February 17th 2022
* Video Clip(s):
+ Ben Sasse on America's Civic Knowledge and the Issues it causes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcbOYl6Kutc
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ Think the Vote DUE
* NCC SCHOLAR EXCHANGE 12:55 p.m.– 1:30 p.m.
+ Topic:  Freedom of Speech
+ Level:  Advanced
+ Zoom Link: https://constitutioncenter.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAocO-hrj4tEtVfyDqu30zgShEsCKU2hiCA
+ Session Document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O22jeSQ2GHVBSNsBVI8X75b2408LuIWJNNc6pmT9Xdo/edit
-Reflection Questions
1. How have your thoughts on the First Amendment and its Freedom of Speech Clause evolved and/or become more nuanced through this exercise?
2. List and describe the most meaningful idea(s), concept(s), and/or principle(s) learned through this Scholar Exchange.
3. What did you like and dislike about the Scholar Exchange?
4. Explain what you did well on the Scholar Exchange. Explain what could you could have done differently and would change if you were to complete this again?

5. How would you rate your overall Scholar Exchange performance (1-10) based upon your preparation, knowledge and understanding of the issue, and performance in regards to your prior projects and
your peers? Justify the ranking.
* Self Evaluation
/10 Preperation
/10 Worksheet/Participation/Reflection
/20
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: "An Independent Judiciary" (34 Minutes) Annenberg Video: https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/independent-judiciary-cherokee-nation-v-georgia-cooper-v-aaron/
1. Video Notes
2. Any 2 DICE in 2+ Sentences EACH
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* NCC Scholar Exchange Self-Reflection from Prep/Packet/Particpation/Reflection

Civic Extension Video: "Green Book" Friday, February 18th @11:15

Day 21: Monday, February 21st 2022-President's Day
* Video Clip(s):
+ "Ellen: 5-year-old presidential expert" (6:54 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFismjYRcRM
+ 44 Fact About the Presidents: https://www.buzzfeed.com/erinlarosa/presidents-youll-never-look-at-the-same-way-again
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ Think the Vote Civic Participation
+ Self-Evaluation DUE
* President's Day Trivia
+ 44 Facts About United States Presidents That Will Blow Your Mind: https://www.buzzfeed.com/erinlarosa/presidents-youll-never-look-at-the-same-way-again

+ Favorite President(s) Assignment

* Take Chapter 14: The Presidency Chapter Notes for a Grade
1. pgs. 324-326 "Key Objective/Take Aways and Then/Now"
2. pgs. 326-329: "16-1 Presidents and Prime Ministers"
3. List AND Describe the Most Important Idea, Concept, or Principle Learned.
4. Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response and in 2+ Sentences)
5. Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response and in 2+ Sentences)
* Think the Vote Civic Participation:"What is the President's Role in our Constitutional System?": https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/what-is-the-presidents-role-in-our-constitutional-system/
+ Complete a Bill of Rights Institute Think the Vote Response in 5-10 sentences including the following BRI criteria:
1. Answer cited facts and constitutional arguments
2. Answered in cohesive sentences that were free of distracted spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors
3. Answer addressed counter-arguments and opposing concerns in a respectful manner
4. Answer was organized in a manner that flowed logically and read clearly
Write on Microsoft Word or Google and Print copy to be included with a Civic Participation Form: Participation Form.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter 14 Notes/Responses

Day 22: Tuesday, February 22nd 2022
* Video Clip(s):
+
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+
* Chapter 14 Notes/Responses and Mandate Video Notes/Responses

1. pgs. 329-337: 14-2 "The Powers of the President" Notes for a Grade
2. List AND Describe the Most Important Idea, Concept, or Principle Learned.

3. "Mandate: the President and the People" (34:11 Minutes) Annenberg Video Notes for a Grade: https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/mandate-the-president-and-the-people/

4. If you were to define a Presidential Mandate based on what you watched/heard in the video to your friends or family how would you do so?
5. Using at LEAST 3 Presidents (Washington, Jackson, Lincoln, TR, FDR, etc) discussed in the videos to reinforce your definition.

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter 14 Notes/Responses and Mandate Video Notes/Responses

Day 23: Wednesday, February 23rd 2022
* Video Clip(s):
+
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ Chapter 14 Notes/Responses and Mandate Video Notes/Responses DUE

* "The American President" Movie
* Youngstown Tube and Sheet Co. v. Sawyer (1952) Case Analysis (DUE Monday)
+ Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co. v Sawyer (1952) Handout: Youngstown Tube and Sheet Case Analysis.pdf
1. Read and Underline the Case
2. Best Reason to Support Youngstown Tube and Sheet Co.
3. Best Reason to Support Sawyer
4. If I was a justice I would side with...for these reasons...(3-5 Sentences Citing reasons on pg. 377 and referencing the Constitution and Constitutional Principles)
+ Annenberg Video: Checks and Balances (41:52 Minutes in-1:01:48/approximately 20 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/key-constitutional-concepts/
5. Video Notes
6. Summarize the video or list and describe 2 governmental ideas/principles learned from the video
7. In plain English and in 2+ Sentences, what did the Court rule and what is the precedent for Biden?
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co. v Sawyer (1952) Handout

Day 24: Thursday, February 24th 2022

* Video Clip(s):
+
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ Think the Vote DUE

* "The American President" Movie
* Youngstown Tube and Sheet Co. v. Sawyer (1952) Case Analysis (DUE Monday)
+ Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co. v Sawyer (1952) Handout: Youngstown Tube and Sheet Case Analysis.pdf
1. Read and Underline the Case
2. Best Reason to Support Youngstown Tube and Sheet Co.
3. Best Reason to Support Sawyer
4. If I was a justice I would side with...for these reasons...(3-5 Sentences Citing reasons on pg. 377 and referencing the Constitution and Constitutional Principles)
+ Annenberg Video: Checks and Balances (41:52 Minutes in-1:01:48/approximately 20 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/key-constitutional-concepts/
5. Video Notes
6. Summarize the video or list and describe 2 governmental ideas/principles learned from the video
7. In plain English and in 2+ Sentences, what did the Court rule and what is the precedent for Biden?
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co. v Sawyer (1952) Handout

Civic Extension Video: "Mississippi Burning" Friday, February 18th @10:15

+ Release Form
+iMDb Parents Guide: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095647/parentalguide?ref_=tt_stry_pg

Day 25: Monday, February 28th 2022
* Video Clip(s):
+ ABC's This Week
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ Think the Vote Civic Participation
+ Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co. v Sawyer (1952) Handout DUE
* Podcast Notes/Responses and Worksheet Responses

+ Take Notes for a Grade: "HISTORY This Week: Declaring War on Poverty" Podcast (33 Minutes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/history-this-week/id1493453604?i=1000546819826

+ Read, Highlight or Underline the Expanding Presidential Powers Worksheet and Complete Questions #1-5: Expanding Presidential Powers Worksheet.pdf
* Think the Vote Civic Participation:"What is the President's Role in our Constitutional System?": https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/what-is-the-presidents-role-in-our-constitutional-system/
+ 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
* Podcast Notes/Responses and Worksheet Responses

Day 26: Tuesday, March 1st 2022
* Video Clip(s):
+ Real Time With Bill Maher
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+

* Chapter Notes And SOTU Prep of Packet
+ Chapter Notes
- pgs. 337-346: 14-3 "How Modern Presidents Influence Policy" Notes for a Grade
+ SOTU Prep
- background Clip: FoxNews: Published January 18, 2019 How the State of the Union became a broadcast event
- State of the Union (SOTU) Packet: 2022 State of the Union-Applied Government.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Notes And SOTU Prep

Day 27: Wednesday, March 2nd 2022
* Video Clip(s):
+
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+

* State of the Union (SOTU) Packet: 2022 State of the Union-Applied Government.docx
+ Biden delivers 2022 State of the Union address | Full Speech (1:02:55): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTPN1sOkWs4
+ Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds delivers Republican response (14:37 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32sA_chadJo
EXTRA CREDIT:
+ Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib delivers progressive response (15:30 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7z2MTqDon4
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* State of the Union (SOTU) Packet

Day 28: Thursday, March 3rd 2022
* Video Clip(s):
+
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ SOTU Packet DUE
* SOTU Group Deliberation
+ SOTU Evaluation from Political Pundits:
- ABC News roundtable discusses Biden's State of the Union address (11:06 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7g5mvnLpWkc
- Politico: https://www.politico.com/
+  Sign Up for and Issue from theState of the Union (SOTU) for the PosterBoard Project
+ * Podcast Notes/Responses: NY Times "Biden's Executive Orders" (24:02 Minutes): https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/22/podcasts/the-daily/joe-biden-covid-environment-immigration-executive-orders.html

1. Notes
2. List AND Describe the Most Important Idea(s), Concept(s), or Principle(s) Learned.
3. Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response and in 2+ Sentences)
4. Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response and in 2+ Sentences)
5. Watch the SNL Clip and discuss the relation of the satire to the Podcast
+ SNL Executive Orders (3:30 minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUDSeb2zHQ0

EXTRA CREDIT: pgs. 346-356: 14-4 "Presidential Character, Organization, and Policymaking"
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Podcast Notes/Responses

Civic Extension Video: "Charlie Wilson's War" Friday, March 4th @10:15

+ Release Form: Charlie Wilsons War-All Classes.docx
+ iMDb Plot Summary: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0472062/plotsummary
+ iMDb Parents Guide: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0472062/parentalguide

Day 29: Monday, March 7th 2022
* Video Clip(s):
+ SNL Weekend Update Clips:
- Weekend Update: Euphoria Fans Criticize Creator, Dunkin's Shamrock Macch...: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaFxKYEiLTs
- Weekend Update: Russian Forces Slow Down, Germany Increases Military Pro...: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeADI4Lptl4
- Weekend Update: Kate McKinnon on Florida's "Don't Say Gay" Bill - SNL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv_6Kzk1fHs
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ Think the Vote Civic Participation
+ SOTU Re-Cap
* Posterboard Project Prep
+ Rubrics: SOTU Poster Board Project-Harkness Grading Sheet 2022.docx
* Think the Vote Civic Participation: "Should the United States Increase Military Aid to Ukraine" : https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/should-the-united-states-increase-military-aid-to-ukraine/
+ 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
* Posterboard Project Prep

Day 30: Tuesday, March 8th 2022

* Video Clip(s):
+ ABC's This Week
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+
* Posterboard Project Prep
+ Rubrics: SOTU Poster Board Project-Harkness Grading Sheet 2022.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Posterboard Project Prep

Day 31: Wednesday, March 9th 2022
* Video Clip(s):
+ CNN GPS with Fareed Zakaria
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+
* Posterboard Project Prep
+ Rubrics: SOTU Poster Board Project-Harkness Grading Sheet 2022.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Posterboard Project Prep

Day 32: Thursday, March 10th 2022
* Video Clip(s):
+ The Babylon Bee: https://babylonbee.com/
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ Think the Vote DUE
* Posterboard Project Prep
+ Rubrics: SOTU Poster Board Project-Harkness Grading Sheet 2022.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Posterboard Project Prep

Day 33: Monday, March 14th 2022
* Video Clip(s):
+
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ Think the Vote Civic Participation
+ Posterboard Projects DUE
* Silent Debate/Peer Evaluation/Harkness Prep
+ Rubrics: SOTU Poster Board Project-Harkness Grading Sheet 2022.docx
* Think the Vote Civic Participation: "Should the United States Increase Military Aid to Ukraine" : https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/should-the-united-states-increase-military-aid-to-ukraine/
+ 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
* Harkness Prep

Day 34: Tuesday, March 15th 2022

* Video Clip(s):
+ ABC's This Week
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+
* Silent Debate/Peer Evaluation/Harkness Prep
+ Rubrics: SOTU Poster Board Project-Harkness Grading Sheet 2022.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Harkness Prep

Day 35: Wednesday, March 16th 2022
* Video Clip(s):
+
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+
* Harkness in HS Library
+ Rubrics: SOTU Poster Board Project-Harkness Grading Sheet 2022.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Harness Prep/Peer Evaluations

Day 36: Thursday, March 17th 2022
* Video Clip(s):
+
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+
* Harkness in HS Library
+ Rubrics: SOTU Poster Board Project-Harkness Grading Sheet 2022.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Harness Prep/Peer Evaluations

Day 37: Friday, March 18th 2022---Talon't Show 1/2 Day Schule/Last Day of 3rd Quarter
* Video Clip(s):
+
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+
* Self-Evaluations
+ Rubrics: SOTU Poster Board Project-Harkness Grading Sheet 2022.docx
* iCivics.org: 'Executive Command": https://www.icivics.org/games/executive-command
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Self Evaluations & iCivics Game

March 19th-March 27th NO SCHOOL-SPRING BREAK