Faulhaber, Brad - HS Social Science
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- Mr. Faulhaber
- APPLIED GOVERNMENT (1st Quarter: Fall 2023)
- Civil Law (Spring 2023)
- Constitutional Law SPRING 2023
- CRIMINAL LAW FALL 2023
- Foundations of Government-FALL 2023
- Leadership Class
- Parties, Politics, and Political Participation: Voting, Campaigning, and Participation
- Psychology
- Social and Developmental Psychology (Psych II)
- APC
- How a C-grade college term paper led to a constitutional amendment
- Guide to Turning 18: Legal Rights and Responsibilities in Montana of 18 Year-Olds
- Montana Boys State
- Civics Knowledge
- Civic Discourse
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Debates
- Affirmative Action Harkness
- Are Social Media Sites, Public Forums?
- Arming Teachers
- Columbus Day/Indigenous People Day
- National or Community Service Debate
- Compulsory Vaccines
- DACA
- DAPL Debate
- Drug Testing for Welfare
- Drug War
- Education Reform
- Equal Pay
- Feminism
- Free College
- Gay Marriage
- Green New Deal
- Hunting Endangered Animals
- Minimum Wage Debate
- Monuments Debate
- N-Word
- National Anthem Protests
- Pledge
- Pre-K Policy Debate
- Redskin Name
- Right to Die Debate
- Sanctuary Cities
- Social Media
- Sugary Drinks
- Supreme Court Harkness
- Syrian Refugees: Who Controls Immigration
- Teen Drinking
- Term Limits Harkness
- The Case Against High-School Sports
- Cell Phones in Schools
- Marijuana Debate
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Moot Courts
- Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission v. American Humanist Association
- Carpenter v. United States
- Masterpiece Bakery: Gay Wedding Cakes
- Arizona v. United States
- Kelo v. New London
- Roper v. Simmons
- HHS v. Florida Moot Court
- McCullen v. Coakley Abortion Clinic Buffer Zones
- Morse v. Frederick
- Florida v. Jardines
- Fisher v. Texas
- Bourke v. Beshear Gay Marriage Case
- US v. Jones
- Burwell v. Hobby Lobby
- "Slant Eyes" Court Case: Lee v. Tam
- United States v. Texas
- McCullen v. Coakley
- THE BLADENSBURG PEACE CROSS CASE
- America's Founding
- Second Amendment Podcast
- Congress
- Constitution Day
- Steven Spielberg Commencement Address
- Federalism
- The Judicial Branch
- The Presidency
- Democracy 3 Tutorial
- Sidney Public Schools
- APPLIED GOVERNMENT (1st Quarter: Fall 2023)
- APPLIED GOVERNMENT (2nd Quarter: Fall 2023)
- Applied Government 2022-2023 (2nd Quarter)
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2022-2023 APPLIED GOVERNMENT (SECOND 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.billofrightsinstitute.org/ttv* Real Clear Politics: https://www.realclearpolitics.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
* Politico Cartoons: https://www.politico.com/news/matt-wuerker* Saturday Night Live (SNL): https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live
Day 34: Thursday, October 13th 2022-1st Quarter Ends* NCC Scholar Exchange: Constitutional Conversations+ Zoom Website: https://+ NCC Scholar Exchange on Constitutional Conversations and Civil Dialogue Packet: NCC Scholar Exchange on Constitutional Conversations and Civil Dialogue Packet.pdfconstitutioncenter.zoom.us/ meeting/register/ tZ0kdO2spjMuHtd522wFevJlmG55qj lQHtpu
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* NCC Packet and Video Notes/Responses+ Annenberg Classroom Video "Creating a Constitution" (22:55 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/key-constitutional-concepts/
1. Video Notes
2. If you were going to explain this video to a peer or parent, what would you tell him/her? (Explain in 2+ Sentences)
3. List AND describe two terms or concepts that you learned through the podcast and did not know beforehand?
4. Include a quote or anecdote from the Video that you found insightful and explain why you choose it.
5. Any TWO of the following in 2+ Sentences: What Confused You? What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)
* Announcements
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ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* NCC Scholar Exchange Packet and Annenberg Constitutional Convention Video
Civic Extension Video: "Robinhood" Friday, October 14th @ 10:15
Day 35: Monday, October 17th 2022-2nd Quarter Begins
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
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* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ NCC Scholar Exchange Packet and Annenberg Constitutional Convention Video Discussion/Assignment DUE
- Can/Can't v. Should/Shouldnt Debate
* UpFront/Current Events/Parental Rights in Education Deliberation Prep
+ ACLU Article: https://www.the74million.org/article/the-aclus-fight-against-classroom-censorship-state-by-state/
- Modified Copy: The ACLU Fight Against Classroom Censorship.docx
+ UpFront Magazine
+ Self Evaluation Rubric: UpFront-Current Events Policy Discussion Grading Rubric III 2022.docx* Announcements
+ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Article Review/UpFront Deliberation Prep
Day 36: Tuesday, October 18th 2022
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
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* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
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* Article Review/UpFront Deliberation Prep Harkness
+ HS Conference Room
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Article Review/UpFront Deliberation Self-Evaluation Rubric
Day 37: Wednesday, October 19th, 2022
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
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* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+* "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. If you were going to explain this video to a peer or parent, what would you tell him/her? (Explain in 2+ Sentences)
3. List AND describe two terms or concepts that you learned through the video and did not know beforehand?
4. List and discuss the governmental idea, concept, or principle learned as it relates to the NCC Scholar Exchange
5. Include a quote or anecdote from the video that you found insightful and explain why you choose it.
* Announcements+ Article Review/UpFront Deliberation Rubric DUE MONDAYASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* DUE MONDAY:
1. Article Review/UpFront Deliberation Rubric
2. "An Independent Judiciary" (34 Minutes) Annenberg Video Notes/Responses
Civic Extension Video: "1776" Thursday, October 20th @ 9:45
NO SCHOOL (Teacher Conventions Weekend) Friday 10/20-Monday 10/24Day 38: Monday, October 24th 2022
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
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* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ Article Review/UpFront Deliberation Rubric DUE
+ "An Independent Judiciary" (34 Minutes) Annenberg Video Notes/Responses DUE
* County Commissioner Prep
+ Notecard Parent Question Assignment
-Front Side: Student
1. Suppose you are a County Commissioner dealing with the problems of the COUNTY, list AND describe what would be your top priority.
2. Question for the Richland County Commissioners
-Back Side: Parent(s), Guardian(s), Adult(s) in your Life
1. Suppose you are a County Commissioner dealing with the problems of the COUNTY, list AND describe what would be your top priority.
2. Question for the Richland County Commissioners
+ "Counties Work": https://www.icivics.org/games/counties-work
1. If Absent-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 game was about and wthere it was worth your time
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* County Commissioner Prep Notecard
Day 39: Tuesday, October 25th 2022
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
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* County Commissioners Presentation on "County Government"
+ Worksheet: County Commissioners Guest Speaker Presentation Worksheet FALL 2022.docx+ ALTERNATIVE ASSIGNMENT: In lieu of the speaker portion of this work, go to icivics.org-play "COUNTIES WORK" for at least 30 minutes: https://www.icivics.org/games/counties-work- Print of the certificate of completion, and attach it to this worksheet. If it takes 2 times to play the game to get to 30 minutes, print each certificate
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* County Commissioners Presentation Worksheet/Prep Notecard or Alternative Assignment
Day 40: Wednesday, October 26th 2022
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
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* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ Discuss County Commissioners Presentation
- Worksheet/Alternative Assignment DUE
* Can/Can't v. Should/Shouldnt Debate/Parental Rights in Education Bill (Montana Legislature)+ Procedure Packet: Parental Rights in Education Legislative Hearing FALL 2022.docx
+ UpFront/Current Events Discussion "Gender Queer" (Mini) Schoolboard Meeting
-Rubric: Mini Legislative Simulation Grading Sheet.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* "Gender Queer" (Mini) Schoolboard Meeting Prep
Day 41: Thursday, October 27th, 2022
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
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* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ Sign Up for Legislative Simulation After School
* "Gender Queer" (Mini) Schoolboard Meeting
+ Prep (10 Minutes)
+ Presentation
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* "Gender Queer" (Mini) Schoolboard Meeting Self-Evaluation Rubric
Civic Extension Video: "Skokie" Friday, October 28th @10:15
Day 42: Monday, October 31st 2022
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
+ HBO Real Time with Bill Maher "New Rules'All Scolds Day'": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVkTtu9gxqA
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ Affirmative Action at the SCOTUS
* Simulation Prep
+ HB 1557 "Parental Rights in Education": https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1557/?Tab=BillHistory
- Don't Say Gay Bill Legisative Prep: Apt comparison/false equivalency- NPR: What’s in the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill that could affect the whole country: https://www.npr.org/2022/10/21/1130297123/national-dont-say-gay-stop-children-sexualization-bill
- FOX NEWS: Florida Department of Education amends rule to strip licenses of K-3 teachers who discuss gender identity: https://www.foxnews.com/media/florida-department-education-adopts-rules-strip-licenses-k-3-teachers-discuss-gender-identity
- ABC NEWS "What a National 'Don't Say Gay' Bill Would Mean for Education": https://abcnews.go.com/US/national-dont-gay-bill-education/story?id=92005939
* Procedures and Grading Rubric:Parental Rights in Education Legislative Hearing FALL 2022.docx+ Chapter 1-3 Through 1-5 Notes+ Interest Groups (Than You for Smoking)/Bureacracies+ Bill Background and History Research
+ Expert CommunicationASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Simulation Prep
Day 43: Tuesday, November 1st 2022-Day 45: Thursday, November 3rd 2022
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
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* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ USA Today "Education Policy Timeline": https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/graphics/2022/10/20/education-policy-timeline-democrats-republicans-election/10475166002/* HB 1557 "Parental Rights in Education" Simulation Prep
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Simulation Prep
Civic Extension Video: Friday, November 4th @ 10:15
+ Fiftieth Anniversary of Montana's Constitution Friday, April 8th @10:15* HB 1557 "Parental Rights in Education" Simulation
+ "For This and Future Generations (56 Minutes): https://watch.montanapbs.org/video/montanapbs-presents-for-this-and-future-generations/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Day 46: Monday, November 7th 2022
+ HS Commons
* Reflection Questions
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Reflection Questions
Day 47: Tuesday, November 8th 2022-ELECTION DAY
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
+ On GPS: Will America's left or right prevail? | CNN: https://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2022/11/06/exp-gps-1106-bill-maher-american-midterm-democracy.cnn
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ HB 1557 "Parental Rights in Education" Simulation
* Reflection Questions Roundtable
+ Self-Evaluation Rubric
OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT: "Win the WhiteHouse" icivics.org Game to Completion (30+ Minutes): https://www.icivics.org/games/win-white-house
+ Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot)
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Self-Evaluation Rubric
Day 48: Wednesday, November 9th 2022
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
+ 60 Minutes "Angry in America: Social Media and Political Polarization": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLfr7sU5W2E
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ ELECTION DAY Review
* Chapter 4 "American Political Culture"
+ FDR's Second Bill of Rights
- FDR Second Bill of Rights Speech Footage (2 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EZ5bx9AyI4
- Wikipedia: FDR's Second Bill of Rights: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Bill_of_Rights+ Make a List of FDR's Second Bill of Rights, Check those that you Would Support, Write a Summary of your list and your rationale+ Izzit.Or "A History Changing Choice" Video (13:48 Minutes): https://www.izzit.org/products/detail.php?video=history_changing_choice
1. Video Notes
2. How would you define equality of opportunity? Which economic system falls under that principle? Explain
3. How would you define equality of results? Which economic system falls under that principle? Explain
4. What was the video's thesis?/Which side do you believe the narrator stands? Explain
5. Would any of your answers regarding FDR's Second Bill of Rights Change after watching the video? Explain
+ EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Share Your List and Summary with your Parent/Adult in Your Life and record his/her response.
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* FDR's 2nd Bill of Rights and Video Notes/Review
Day 49: Thursday, November 10th 2022
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
+ Fareed Zakaria Global GPS “Sanders’ Scandinavian Fantasy” (4:21 Minutes): https://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2020/03/01/exp-gps-0301-fareeds-take.cnn
- Elizabeth Warren 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
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* Chapter 4 "American Political Culture" Notes
+ "Key Objective/Takeaways" (pg. 75)
+ "Then/Now" (pg. 76)
+ "4-1 Political Culture" (pgs. 76-80)
+ Policy Dynamics: Majoritarian or Client Politics? (pg. 80)
- If You Were Secretary of Education, What Policy Would You Propose? Why?
+ Cite Chapter notes in response
+ Parent(s), Guardian(s), Loved One(s), Adult(s) in you Life Responses
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Notes/Policy Dynamics Response
Civic Extension Video: "Hamilton " Friday, November 11th @ 10:15
Day 50: Monday, November 14th 2022
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
+* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ Chapter Notes/Policy Dynamics Response
* Citizenship Pre-Test (Inventory of Basic Civic Knowledge): Citizenship Pre-Test.docx
+ On a Separate Sheet of Paper Answer what you know-Completion Grade
+ Citizenship Test Review: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_gxo8AdjqIYFNrdv8rjaf2dOuL1BdMsjoKNzQrCPly4/edit#slide=id.g9102a736b6_2_364
+ Jaywalking "Citizenship Test" Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJlY9C7YWzI
+ Ask (Verbally) Your Parent(s)/Guardian(s)/Sibling(s) the 50 Citizenship Test Questions
- Record Scores, Who You asked, And What You Learned
* Chapter 4 "American Political Culture" Notes
+ "4-2 How We Compare: Comparing America with Other Nations" (pgs. 76-80)
+ "Constitutional Connections: 'A Religious People'" (p. 85)
+ "4-3 Sources of Political Culture" (pgs. 85-86)
+ "What Would You Do?" (pg. 92)
+ Rank the following in order from 1-10 with 1 the MOST important and 10 the LEAST important
- promoting students' critical and independent thinking
- promoting respect for and safeguarding the environment
- promoting students' participation in school life
- preparing students for future political engagement
- promoting students' participation in their community
- supporting the development of effective strategies to reduce racism
- developing student skills and competencies in conflict resolution
- promoting the capability to defend one's point of view
- promoting knowledge of citizens' rights and responsibility
- promoting knowledge of social politics and civic institutionsASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Citizenship Test, Chapter Notes and Ranking
Day 51: Tuesday, November 15th 2022
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order+ Fareed Zakaria GPS (Global Public Square) Clip: Fareed's Take: Why America is so polarized+ Fareed's Take-The Need for National Service: https://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2019/05/10/exp-gps-0512-fareeds-take.cnn
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* Civics Education Harkness Packet: Civic Education Harkness Harkness FALL 2022.docx
+ Civics Education Harkness Prep
+ Rand Corporation "how are u.s. public school teachers approaching civic education?": https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA112-23.html
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Civics Education Harkness Packet
Day 52: Wednesday, November 16th 2022
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion+ Is Jaywalking Real, and Why Does it Matter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Url1HL6oExk
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
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* Civics Education
+ Harkness Prep
+ Rand Corporation "how are u.s. public school teachers approaching civic education?": https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA112-23.html
+ Civics Education Harkness in HS Library
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Civics Education Prep/Harkness
Day 53: Thursday, November 17th 2022
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion+* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
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* Civics Education Harkness in HS Library
+ Self Evaluation Rubric
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Civics Education Harkness Self Evaluation Rubric
Civic Extension Video: "Frost/Nixon" Friday, November 18th @ 10:15
Day 54: Monday, November 21st 2022
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion+* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ Civics Education Harkness Review/Self Evaluation Rubric DUE
* American Culture Packet and Video
+ Packet: American Political Culture and Constitutional Foundations.docx
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Harvard Foundations(edEx) Video: THOMAS E. PATTERSON on "American Government: Constitutional Foundations" ( 26:39 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXBhhojQ98M
+ Watch the Video and Take Notes
+ What enlightened you while watching that you did not pick up on while reading? Explain
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Podcast Notes/Responses
Day 55: Tuesday, November 22nd 2022
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion+
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ https://imprimis.hillsdale.edu/history-american-democracy-and-the-ap-test-controversy/
+ Public education is drifting from its founding ideals and public purpose | The Thomas B. Fordham Institute: https://fordhaminstitute.org/national/commentary/public-education-drifting-its-founding-ideals-and-public-purpose
* HISTORY This Week: Thanksgiving Reconsidered Podcast (32 Minutes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/history-this-week/id1493453604?i=1000542690979
+ Worksheet: Thanksgiving Reconsidered Podcast 2022.docx
1. Podcast Notes
2. Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain in 2+ Sentences and using the word "because" in your response)
3. Did the Podcast Change the way you View Thanksgiving? Should it still be a national Holiday?
4. Did the Podcast Change the way you View the Pilgrims?
5. November is Native American History Month, How should this Holiday be taught?
BONUS: When I asked my Parents/Guardians/Adult in my life about this issue, they told me....I agree/disagree because…
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Podcast