Faulhaber, Brad - HS Social Science / Applied Government (3rd Quarter-2023)

2022-2023 APPLIED GOVERNMENT (THIRD 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

WINTER BREAK: Friday, December 23rd-Monday,January 2nd

Day 1: Tuesday, January 3rd 2023-2nd Semester/3rd Quarter Begins
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
+ JibJab Founding Fathers Rap (1:43 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8U4T1IH1C8
+ BRI's Homework Help Series- Road to Revolution (4: 55 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbbsQpmTD5g&feature=youtu.be
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+

* Chapter 2" "The Constitution" Notes
+ "Key Objectives/Key Takeaways" pg. 21
+ "Then/Now" pg. 22
+ "2-1: The Problem of Liberty" pgs. 22-26
+ Magna Carta Videos Notes/Responses
+ Magna Carta and the Constitution Annenberg (27 Minutes) Video: https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/magna-carta-and-the-constitution/

1. Notes
2. Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)
3. Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)
4. Discuss why the Magna Carta is important
5. How did the Magna Carta influence America's colonies and colonial ideas about government?
6. Describe the influence of the Magna Carta on America's Government today?

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter and Video Notes/Responses

Day 2: Wednesday, January 4th 2023
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
+ Learn Liberty America's Founding Part 4- The Ideas behind a Revolution (3:10 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQMSdrgSNlM
+ Scene from John Adams Docu-Series (3:49 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7o5kWrbJJE&feature=share
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
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* Chapter 2 "The Constitution" Notes
+ "Key Objectives/Key Takeaways" pg. 21
+ "Then/Now" pg. 22
+ "2-1: The Problem of Liberty" pgs. 22-26
+ Magna Carta Videos Notes/Responses

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

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter and Video Notes/Responses

Day 3: Thursday, January 5th 2023
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
+ NBC Nightly News-Legacy Candidates: https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/top-u-s-colleges-facing-questions-over-prioritizing-legacy-candidates-159292997592
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
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* Chapter 2 "The Constitution" Text/Video Notes and DICE (2+ Sentences Each)
   + Learn Liberty America's Founding Part 6- Creating a Country: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiyjVm-O1b8
+ "2-2: The Constitutional Convention" pgs. 26-31
+ BRI Homework Help-Drafting the Constitution (5:07 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgRWoKKFrd8&feature=youtu.be
+ BRI's Philosophies Behind the US Constitution (5:30 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SZsoY-L7MY&feature=youtu.be

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK

* Chapter 2 "The Constitution" Text/Video Notes and DICE (2+ Sentences Each)

Day 4: Friday, January 6th 2023
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
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* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ Chapter 2 "The Constitution" Text/Video Notes and DICE (2+ Sentences Each)

* Race to Ratify iCivics.org Game (30+ Minutes): https://www.icivics.org/games/race-to-ratify
+ If Absent: Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot)

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Game Participation

Day 5: Monday, January 9th 2023
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
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* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
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* Chapter 2 "The Constitution" Notes

+ "2-3: Ratification Debates" pgs. 31-39
+ The Story of the Bill of Rights Annenberg Video (16 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/story-bill-rights/
1. Video Notes

2. Why did the Antifederalists argue the BOR was necessary?
3. Why did the Federalists argue the BOR was unnecessary? A threat to Liberty?
4. What was the more practical Reason the BOR wasn't included?

5. Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)
6. Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter and Video Notes/Responses

Day 6: Tuesday, January 10th 2023
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
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* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+

* Chapter 2 "The Constitution" Notes

+ "2-3: Ratification Debates" pgs. 31-39
+ The Story of the Bill of Rights Annenberg Video (16 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/story-bill-rights/

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter and Video Notes/Responses

Day 7: Wednesday, January 11th 2023

* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
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* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
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* Constitutional Convention Harkness Background/Rubric: Harkness Grading Rubric for Constitutional Amendments Spring 2023.docx

+ "2-4 Democracy and the Constitution: Post-Ratification Debates" pgs. 39-45
+ NCC "Federalists v. Antifederalists" Podcast: https://constitutioncenter.org/news-debate/podcasts/the-federalists-vs-the-anti-federalists

+ NCC "Constitution Drafting Project": https://constitutioncenter.org/news-debate/special-projects/constitution-drafting-project#:~:text=The%20Constitution%20Drafting%20Project%20brings,and%20present%20their%20ideal%20constitutions.
+ NCC Podcast "We the People: The Intellectual Inspirations Behind the Constitution" (1 Hr 15 Minutes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-people/id83213431?i=1000578884343
+ "Policy Connection: Women and the Constitution" pg. 44
- NCC Podcast "Should the ERA be Revived": https://constitutioncenter.org/news-debate/podcasts/should-the-equal-rights-amendment-be-revived
+ "Policy Dynamics: Income Tax Rates..." pg. 41
   + What Would You Do?: Constitional Convention
- i.e. Congressional Term Limits (from Reg Gov Book pg. 141), Clean and Healthy Environment (MT State Constitution)

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Constitutional Convention Harkness Prep

Day 8: Thursday, January 12th 2023

* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
+ Yakima Senior Pics
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMi7WfMIFBQ
- https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/senior-portrait-policy-causes-confusion-at-west-valley-high-school/article_05e46342-8c9f-11ed-9e88-d3e229df2f7b.html
- https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/education/after-objections-from-west-valley-students-about-inappropriate-senior-photos-school-will-retake-them/article_15e3fa12-91f1-11ed-950c-f3350789f7af.html
+ Art History Professor Fired: https://www.foxnews.com/us/hamline-university-professor-fired-showing-images-of-muhammad-warned-students-syllabus
+ Merit/Honors Withheld for Merit: https://www.foxnews.com/media/virginia-parents-outraged-high-school-withholding-merit-awards-name-equity-sabotage
+ FAIR: https://www.fairforall.org/
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ Amendment Process PowerPoint: amendingconstitution.ppt

* Constitutional Convention Harkness
+ Background/Rubric: Harkness Grading Rubric for Constitutional Amendments Spring 2023.docx

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Constitutional Convention Harkness Prep

Civic Extension Video: "Lincoln" Friday, January 13th @ 9:30

Day 9: Monday, January 16th 2023

* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
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* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
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* Constitutional Convention Harkness Background/Rubric

+ "2-4 Democracy and the Constitution: Post-Ratification Debates" pgs. 39-45

+ We the People: The Intellectual Inspirations Behind the Constitution (1 Hr 15 Minutes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-people/id83213431?i=1000578884343
+ "Policy Dynamics: Income Tax Rates..." pg. 41
+ "Policy Connection: Women and the Constitution" pg. 44
- ERA Video
   + What Would You Do?: Constitional Convention
- i.e. Congressional Term Limits (from Reg Gov Book), Clean and Healthy Environment (MT State Constitution)

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Constitutional Convention Harkness Prep

Day 10: Tuesday, January 17th 2023

* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
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* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+

* Constitutional Convention Harkness
+ HS Library (Small Groups)
+ Self-Evaluation Rubric

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK

* Constitutional Convention Harkness

Day 11: Wednesday, January 18th 2023

* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
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* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
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* Constitutional Convention Harkness
+ HS Library (Whole Class)
+ Self-Evaluation Rubric

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK

* Constitutional Convention Harkness

Day 12: Thursday, January 19th 2023

* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
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* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+

* Constitutional Convention Harkness
+ Roundtable/Self-Evaluation Rubric and Reflection

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK

* Constitutional Convention Harkness Self-Evaluation Rubric and Reflection

Civic Extension Video: "Amistad" Friday, January 20th @ 10:15
+ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118607/parentalguide
+ Release Form: Amistad Video Release.docx

Day 13: Monday, January 23rd 2023

* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
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* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
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* Constitutional Convention Harkness
+ Roundtable/Self-Evaluation Rubric and Reflection

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK

* Constitutional Convention Harkness Self-Evaluation Rubric and Reflection

Day 14: Tuesday, January 24th 2023

* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
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* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ Constitutional Convention Harkness Self-Evaluation Rubric and Reflection DUE

* YLI E-Congress: (Individual or Group?: Inform Mr. F by end of the Period)

+ Phase I and Worksheet: YLI Congree Worksheet.docx
- Bill Idea (as of Today) and with whom (if Anyone)
+ Annenberg-Bill Process Video "One School's Fight: The Making of a Law" (20 Minutes) Annenberg Video Notes/Responses: https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/one-schools-fight-making-law/
1. 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. Why did Congress have jurisdiction over this matter and not the California legislature?

4. List AND describe two terms or concepts that you learned through the video and did not know beforehand?
5. Include a quote or anecdote from the Video that you found insightful and explain why you choose it.

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK

* YLI E-Congress Worksheet and Video Notes/Responses

Day 15: Wednesday, January 25th 2023

* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
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* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ YLI E-Congress Worksheet and Video Notes/Responses DUE
+ Book Cover Quiz
+ Sign Up for Moot Court After School
* Chapter Notes
+ 5-3 “The First Amendment and Freedom of Religion”/”Landmark Cases” (pgs. 108-111)
OR
+ "Is a public school employee’s prayer during school sports activities protected speech, and if so, can the public school employer prohibit it to avoid violating the Establishment Clause?
1. What does it say (Words Matter): Read the Words of the Law/Constitutional Amendment Provision Involved
2. Past: Look at the History of the Law/Issue and Look at the Traditions surrounding the words of the law
3. Fairness/stare decisis: Look at the Precedent (earler decisions regarding same/similiar issue)
4. Present: Look at the purpose or value of the 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
+ My Thoughts Now Based Upon the Answers Above Include...

EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: NCC: "We the People: Religious Liberty at the Founding" (1 hr 5 Minutes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-people/id83213431?i=1000592754777
1. Notes Write Down When Started/Ended 0:00:00-

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK

* Chapter Notes

Day 16: Thursday, January 26th 2023

* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
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* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+

* Establishment Clause v. Free Exercise Clause "Kennedy v. Bremerton School District"
+ Briefs
- Petitioner's Writ of Certiorari Brief: https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/21/21-418/192354/20210914133417114_FINAL%20Kennedy%20Cert%20Petition.pdf
- Respondent's Brief: https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/21/21-418/204295/20211207122626202_21-418%20BIO%20final.pdf
+ NCC Info
- NCC Podcast "We the People: Football, Faith, and the First Amendment – Part 2" (54 Minutes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-people/id83213431?i=1000558297090
- Establishment Clause Interpretation: https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/interpretation/amendment-i/interps/264
- Free Exercise Interpretation: https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/interpretation/amendment-i/interps/265
+ Other Resources
- 4 things to know as SCOTUS weighs school coach's prayer ritual | K-12 Dive: https://www.k12dive.com/news/4-things-to-know-as-scotus-weighs-school-coachs-prayer-ritual/621895/
- SCOTUSBlog Website: https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/kennedy-v-bremerton-school-district-2/
- The Daily: The Supreme Court Considers a Football Coach’s Prayers (31 Minutes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily/id1200361736?i=1000558846113
- Fox News - Supreme Court to hear religious liberty dispute over high school coach's on-field prayers: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/supreme-court-religious-liberty-school-coach
- Street Law Case Summary: Street Law Kennedy v Bremerton School District Case Summary.docx
- Oyez Oral Arguments: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2021/21-418

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK

* Moot Court Prep

Civic Extension Video: No Movie (State Speech, Drama, and Debate)

Day 17: Monday, January 30th 2023

* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
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* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+

* Establishment Clause v. Free Exercise Clause "Kennedy v. Bremerton School District Prep
+ Moot Court Procedures: Kennedy v. Bremerton School District MOOT COURT PROCEDURES 2023.docx
- Self-Evaluation Rubric

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK

* Moot Court Prep

Day 18: Tuesday, January 31st 2023

* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
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* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+

* Establishment Clause v. Free Exercise Clause "Kennedy v. Bremerton School District Prep
+ Moot Court Procedures: Kennedy v. Bremerton School District MOOT COURT PROCEDURES 2023.docx
- Self-Evaluation Rubric

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK

* Moot Court Prep

Day 19: Wednesday, February 1st 2023

* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
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* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
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* MS Auditorium: Establishment Clause v. Free Exercise Clause "Kennedy v. Bremerton School District Moot Court
+ Moot Court Procedures: Kennedy v. Bremerton School District MOOT COURT PROCEDURES 2023.docx
- Self-Evaluation Rubric

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK

* Moot Court Prep

Day 20: Thursday, February 2nd 2023

* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
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* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
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* Moot Court Roundtable
+ Self-Evaluation Rubric: Kennedy v. Bremerton School District MOOT COURT PROCEDURES 2023.docx

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK

* Moot Court Self-Evaluation Rubric

Civic Extension Video: "The American President" Friday, February 3rd @10:15

Day 21: Monday, February 6th 2023

* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
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* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ Moot Court Self-Evaluation Rubric DUE
* YLI Committee Phase-Bills Due February 13th
+ Youth Leadership Initiative Website: http://yli236.youthleadership.net/
+ Phase 2 Research Guide: http://yli-pub-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/E-Congress/2016/Phase%202%20research_guide.pdf

* iCivics Game: Play icivigs.org game Participation:
+ "People's Pie": https://www.icivics.org/games/peoples-pie
+ "Law Craft": https://www.icivics.org/games/lawcraft
+ "Counties Work": https://www.icivics.org/games/counties-work
+ Branches of Power": https://www.icivics.org/games/branches-power
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK

* Phase 2 Research Guide

Day 22: Tuesday, February 7th 2023

* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
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* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
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* YLI Committee Phase-Bills Due February 13th
+ Youth Leadership Initiative Website: http://yli236.youthleadership.net/
+ Phase 2 Research Guide: http://yli-pub-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/E-Congress/2016/Phase%202%20research_guide.pdf

* iCivics Game: Play icivigs.org game Participation:
+ "People's Pie": https://www.icivics.org/games/peoples-pie
+ "Law Craft": https://www.icivics.org/games/lawcraft
+ "Counties Work": https://www.icivics.org/games/counties-work
+ Branches of Power": https://www.icivics.org/games/branches-power
CIVIC ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITY: SOTU Address Tonight @ 7 pm/APC Pizza Party
+ Complete Civic Extension Worksheet: Enrichment Form.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Phase 2 Research Guide

Day 23: Wednesday, February 8th 2023-Pep Assembly Schedule

* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
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* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
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* YLI Committee Phase-Bills Due February 13th
+ Youth Leadership Initiative Website: http://yli236.youthleadership.net/
+ Phase 2 Research Guide: http://yli-pub-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/E-Congress/2016/Phase%202%20research_guide.pdf

* iCivics Game: Play icivigs.org game Participation:
+ "People's Pie": https://www.icivics.org/games/peoples-pie
+ "Law Craft": https://www.icivics.org/games/lawcraft
+ "Counties Work": https://www.icivics.org/games/counties-work
+ Branches of Power": https://www.icivics.org/games/branches-power
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK

* Phase 2 Research Guide

Day 24: Thursday, February 9th 2023

* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
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* YLI Committee Phase-Bills Due February 13th
+ Youth Leadership Initiative Website: http://yli236.youthleadership.net/
+ Phase 2 Research Guide: http://yli-pub-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/E-Congress/2016/Phase%202%20research_guide.pdf

* iCivics Game: Play icivigs.org game Participation:
+ "People's Pie": https://www.icivics.org/games/peoples-pie
+ "Law Craft": https://www.icivics.org/games/lawcraft
+ "Counties Work": https://www.icivics.org/games/counties-work
+ Branches of Power": https://www.icivics.org/games/branches-power
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK

* Phase 2 Research Guide DUE Self-Evaluation Rubric and Bill Copy Due Monday

Civic Extension Video: "Animal Farm" Friday, February 10th @ 10:15

Day 25: Monday, February 13th 2023

* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion

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* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
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* The Ben Shapiro Show: Ana Kasparian | The Ben Shapiro Show Sunday Special (1 hr 40 min): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ben-shapiro-show/id1047335260?i=1000598053210
1. Notes
2. Include a quote or anecdote from the podcast that you found insightful and explain why you chose it.
3. Area(s) you agree with Ana Kasparian (List and Describe)
4. If you could ask Ana Kasparia a question, what would you ask? Explain why you would ask that question and/or what you would want/expect to hear/learn.

5. Question you have for your classmates regarding what Ana Kasparian discussed.
6. Area(s) you agree with Ben Shapiro (List and Describe)

7. If you could ask Ben Shapiro a question, what would you ask? Explain why you would ask that question and/or what you would want/expect to hear/learn.

8. Question you have for your classmates regarding what Ben Shapiro discussed.
9. List and discuss the idea, concept, or principle learned as it relates to class

10. If you were going to explain this podcast to a peer or parent, what would you tell him/her? (Explain in 2+ Sentences)

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK

* Podcast Notes/Responses

Day 26: Tuesday, February 14th 2023

* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion

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* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
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* The Ben Shapiro Show: Ana Kasparian | The Ben Shapiro Show Sunday Special (1 hr 40 min): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ben-shapiro-show/id1047335260?i=1000598053210

1. Notes
2. Include a quote or anecdote from the podcast that you found insightful and explain why you chose it.
3. Area(s) you agree with Ana Kasparian (List and Describe)
4. If you could ask Ana Kasparia a question, what would you ask? Explain why you would ask that question and/or what you would want/expect to hear/learn.

5. Question you have for your classmates regarding what Ana Kasparian discussed.
6. Area(s) you agree with Ben Shapiro (List and Describe)

7. If you could ask Ben Shapiro a question, what would you ask? Explain why you would ask that question and/or what you would want/expect to hear/learn.

8. Question you have for your classmates regarding what Ben Shapiro discussed.
9. List and discuss the idea, concept, or principle learned as it relates to class

10. If you were going to explain this podcast to a peer or parent, what would you tell him/her? (Explain in 2+ Sentences)
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK

* Podcast Notes/Responses

Day 27: Wednesday, February 15th 2023

* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion

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* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
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* Prep for Representative Matt Rosendale-After School 3:45-TBD
+ Representative Matt Rosendale Zoom Interview Prep Worksheet: Matt Rosendale Presentation Prep Worksheet.docx
+ Presentation Worksheet: Representative Rosendale Presentation Worksheet.docx
- Join Zoom Meeting Link: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/89276285182?pwd=RE5uQ2p2YUh1b3JMVXFUcTBRMEVZdz09
+ Meeting ID: 892 7628 5182
+ Passcode: 0zafjp

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Prep for Representative Matt Rosendale

Day 28: Thursday, February 16th 2023

* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion

+ Real Time with Bill Maher
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ DUE Today
- Representative Rosendale Presentation Worksheets
- Podcast Notes/Responses
* Roundtable Discussion
+ YLI Committee Phase (Individual Review Bills and Prepare for Committee Harkness)
- Edit Suggestions for Sidney Student Bills to Mock Committee Phase
+ Representative Rosendale Presentation Worksheets
+ Podcast Notes/Responses
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK

* YLI Bill Revisions/Self-Grading Rubric

Civic Extension Video: "Death of Stalin" Friday, February 17th @ 10:15
+ Release Form: Death of StalinAll Classes.docx
+ iMDb Plot Summary: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4686844/plotsummary/?ref_=tt_stry_pl
+ iMDb Parents Guide: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4686844/parentalguide

Day 29: Monday, February 20th 2023-President's Day

* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion

+ "Ellen: 5-year-old presidential expert" (6:54 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFismjYRcRM

* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ President's Day Trivia
+ Phase 2 Research Guide & Self-Evaluation Rubric DUE at Beginning of Class

* Roundtable Discussion
+ YLI Committee Phase (Individual Review Bills and Prepare for Committee Harkness)
- Edit Suggestions for Sidney Student Bills to Mock Committee Phase
+ Representative Rosendale Presentation Worksheets
+ Podcast Notes/Responses
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK

* Phase 2 Research Guide & Self-Evaluation Rubric DUE at Beginning of Class

Day 30: Tuesday, February 21st 2023

* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion

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* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
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* YLI Committee Phase Prep
+ Read, Highlight and Comment on Assigned Bills
+ Conduct Research on Assigned Bill Topics
+ Chapter Notes:
- "Key Objective/Take Aways" pg. 290
- "Then/Now" pgs. 291-293
- "The Powers of Congress" (Table 12.1) pg. 292
- "Representation and Polarization, Organizational View, Attitudinal View" pgs. 305-308
- "13-5: How a Bill Becomes a Law (Introducing a Bill and Study by Committees)" pgs. 313-315
+ Grading Rubric: YLI Committee Phase Self Evaluation Grading Rubric.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* YLI Committee Phase Prep

Day 31: Wednesday, February 22nd 2023

* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion

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* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
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* YLI Committee Phase Prep
+ Read, Highlight and Comment on Assigned Bills
+ Conduct Research on Assigned Bill Topics
+ Chapter Notes:
- "Key Objective/Take Aways" pg. 290
- "Then/Now" pgs. 291-293
- "The Powers of Congress" (Table 12.1) pg. 292
- "Representation and Polarization, Organizational View, Attitudinal View" pgs. 305-308
- "13-5: How a Bill Becomes a Law (Introducing a Bill and Study by Committees)" pgs. 313-315
+ Grading Rubric: YLI Committee Phase Self Evaluation Grading Rubric.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* YLI Committee Phase Prep

Day 32: Thursday, February 23rd 2023

* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion

+
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+
* Game Day

+ iCivics Games: https://www.icivics.org/games
+ Board Games
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* N/A

Civic Extension Video: "Robinhood" Friday, 24th @ 4:15

Day 33: Monday, February 27th 2023
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
+
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+
* YLI Committee Phase (Review as Committee Bills Designated for Sidney High School)
+ HS Library Conference Room
+ Grading Rubric: YLI Committee Phase Self Evaluation Grading Rubric.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* YLI Committee Phase Participation

Day 34: Tuesday, February 28th 2023
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
+
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ Last Day of Committee Work
+ Self-Evaluation Rubrics Due Tomorrow
* YLI Committee Phase (Review as Committee Bills Designated for Sidney High School)
+ HS Library Conference Room
+ Grading Rubric: YLI Committee Phase Self Evaluation Grading Rubric.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Self-Evaluation Rubrics

Day 35: Wednesday, March 1st 2023
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
+
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ Self-Evaluation Rubrics Due
+ YLI Amendment Phase (Accept/Reject/or Negotiate Amendments to Bills)
* Game Day

+ iCivics Game: Play icivigs.org game Participation:
- "People's Pie": https://www.icivics.org/games/peoples-pie
- "Law Craft": https://www.icivics.org/games/lawcraft
- "Counties Work": https://www.icivics.org/games/counties-work
- Branches of Power": https://www.icivics.org/games/branches-power
- Board Games
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* N/A

Day 36: Thursday, March 2nd 2023
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
+
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + YLI Amendment Phase (Accept/Reject/or Negotiate Amendments to Bills)
* Green New Deal
+ House Bill: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hres332/BILLS-117hres332ih.pdf
- Read, Highlight or Underline, and Comment and Emoji
+ Videos and Podcast: Take Notes
- "Green New Deal: Fact Versus Fiction" - Stossel in the Classroom (8:23 Minutes): https://stosselintheclassroom.org/2019/04/22/green-new-deal-fact-versus-fiction/
- NYT The Daily "The Daily: Promise and Peril of the Green New Deal" (25 Minutes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily/id1200361736?i=1000431281028
- PragerU "What's the Deal with the Green New Deal" (5:49 Minutes): https://www.prageru.com/video/whats-the-deal-with-the-green-new-deal?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIirDunLq_8AIVJGpvBB2F2gZhEAAYASAAEgLKWPD_BwE
+ Articles: Take Notes
- "The Green New Deal's Big Idea" - Article from The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2019/02/green-new-deal-economic-principles/582943/
- "The Green New Deal, explained" - Vox: https://www.vox.com/energy-and-environment/2018/12/21/18144138/green-new-deal-alexandria-ocasio-cortez
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Green New Deal Assignment

Civic Extension Video: "National Treasure" Friday, March 3rd @ 10:15

Day 37: Monday, March 6th 2023
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
+
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ YLI Amendment Phase (Accept/Reject/or Negotiate Amendments to Bills)
+ Green New Deal Assignment DUE before you leave class
* Green New Deal Mark-Up Session
+ Green New Deal Assignment DUE before you leave class
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Green New Deal Assignment

Day 38: Tuesday, March 7th 2023
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
+
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ YLI Amendment Phase (Accept/Reject/or Negotiate Amendments to Bills)
* Congress at Work Notes/Responses
+ Annenberg Video "How a Bill Becomes a Federal Law" (19:27 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/legislative-process-bill-becomes-federal-law/
1. Notes
2. List and discuss an idea, concept, or principle learned as it relates to the chapter, "Congress."
3. If you could ask a question of the Congresspersons in the video, what would you ask? Explain why you would ask that question and/or what you would want/expect to hear/learn
+ "13-1 Congress v. Parliament" pgs. 293-295
4. Notes
5. Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain in 2+ Sentences and using the word "because" in your response)
6. Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain in 2+ Sentences and using the word "because" in your response)
+ "13-6 Reforming Congress" pgs. 319-320
7. Notes
8. What policies, if any, are needed to reform Congressional practices?
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Congress at Work Notes/Responses

Day 39: Wednesday, March 8th 2023
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
+
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ YLI Amendment Phase (Accept/Reject/or Negotiate Amendments to Bills)
+ Congress at Work Notes/Responses DUE

* Congressional Representation: Gerrymandering
+ Resources
- Real Clear Politics House Map: https://www.realclearpolitics.com/elections/live_results/2020/house/
- Gerrymandering: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2015/03/01/this-is-the-best-explanation-of-gerrymandering-you-will-ever-see/
+ Handout Form: Gerrymandering Example Handout.pdf
+ Reynold's v. Simms/Wesberry v. Sanders: "One-Person, One-Vote": https://www.oyez.org/cases/1963/22
- State Redistricting Maps: https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/redistricting-2022-maps/maryland/
+ Montana Apportioned District Map
+ Maryland Gerrymandered District Map
+ Texas Gerrymandered District Map
* Gerrymandering Assignment
+ The Daily: The Death of the Competitive Congressional District (55 Minutes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily/id1200361736?i=1000552915114
1. Quality Notes
2. Summary
3. What information enhanced your learning and could be shared with your peers to further their knowledge?
+ Close-Up Packet: Close Up Gerrymandering Packet.pdf
- Read, Highlight or Underline
- Complete #1-4

EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: "13-3 Who is in Congress" pgs. 299-305
1. Notes
2. What Would You Do? pg.321
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Gerrymandering Assignment

Day 40: Thursday, March 9th 2022-Last Day of 3rd Quarter
* Video Clip(s)/Current Events Discussion
+
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
+ YLI Amendment Phase (Accept/Reject/or Negotiate Amendments to Bills)
* Gerrymandering Assignment
+ Complete and Turn in by End of the Period
* Posterboard Assignment
+ Neutral Question
+ Common (Objective) Background
+ Pro-Con
- Each Side: Meme or Political Cartoon
- Elevator-Style Argument
+ Comment Section for Post it Notes
- Explanation-Instructions for Participants
+ Rubric:
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Posterboard Assignment

Sidney Public Schools

Faulhaber, Brad - HS Social Science

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