• Criminal Law (FALL SEMESTER 2023)

     

     

    Class Info & Important Websites

    * Course Syllabus: CRIMINAL LAW SYLLABUS 2023.docx

    * iCivics:  https://icivics.org/

    * SCOTUSblog: https://www.scotusblog.com/

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




    Day 1: Thursday, August 17th 2023

    * Announcements   
       + Textbook
           - Ink Name in Book
       + Dawson Dual Enrollment Application: Dawson Dual Enrollment Application.pdf  
           - Due Next THURSDAY    
       + Review Class Syllabus: Expectations and General Class Rules

          - Class Focus: Legal Background and Criminal Law    

    * Rule of Law Warm-Up Worksheet: Chapter 1 Rule of Law Worksheet.pdf
       + Pre-Thoughts: DO NOT WRITE ON HANDOUT     
           1. Why is it important for a society to have laws?  Answer in 2-3 Sentences
           2. What did John Adams mean when he said that the United States was "a nation of laws and not men"? Answer in 2-3 Sentences    
    * Paperclip & Rubber Band Game 
      + Review Game and Rule of Law Discussion
    * Rule of Law Warm-Up Worksheet: Chapter 1 Rule of Law Worksheet.pdf
       + Reflection
           3. If you rewrote your response to question 1 in the warm-up, how would you modify your response?
           4. If you rewrote your response to question 2 in the warm-up, how would you modify your response?
           5. If I asked you tomorrow to define the rule of law for the class, how would you define it? 
       + Book problem 1.1 on pg. 3 
           - 5 Daily Activites
           - A Law that Affects that Activity
           - Purpose of the Law you Identified   
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Rule of Law Pre/Post Questions and Book Problem 1.1  




    Day 2: Friday, August 18th 2023
    * Review and Grade Rule of Law Pre/Post Questions and Book Problem 1.1    
    * Syllabus Disscussion
       + Expectations and General Class Rules  
       + Class Focus: Legal Background and Criminal Law      
    * Chapter 1: "What is Law?" 
       + "What is Law?" (pg. 2) Read and Take Notes (Note Outline Note Taking)  
       + EXTENSION (If Time): Role of the Courts-Respecting the Law Annenberg Video: https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/the-role-of-the-courts/#    
       + Law and Values (pgs. 3-6)   
          - EXTENSION: Kellen Winslow Article: Kellen Winslow II trial: Defense claims sex was 'immoral' but 'not against the law'    

    * Chapter Book Problems
       + Book Problems 1.2 A-F on pg. 4
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Chapter Book Problems 1.2 A-F  

     




    Day 3: Monday, August 21st 2023
    * Review and Grade Law and Values Worksheet    
    * Announcements   
       + Dual Enrollment Form Due THURSDAY to Mrs. Collins  

       + Guest Speaker Worksheet Handout/Overview of speaker, presentation, and obligations: Guest Speaker Worksheet.docx  
          - Joel Krautter in Class tomorrow
             + Joel Krautter
             + General Practicing Attorney for Netzer, Krautter & Brown, P.C.    
             + What is Law?       

    * Chapter 1: "What is Law?" 
       + Law and Values (pgs. 3-6)   
       + Balancing Rights and Responsibilities (pgs. 6-11)
          - EXTENSION: Parkland Shooting Article: Was Scot Peterson's Cowardice a Crime?
          - EXTENSION: Social Media: Teen Charged In Fatal Stabbing Of Student That Dozens Filmed, Shared On Social Media       
    * Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems 
       + Laws and Values Worksheet: Chapter 1 Laws and Values Worksheet  
       + Book Problems 1.6 A-D on pg. 11
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Law and Values Worksheet and 1.6 Assignment A-D




    Day 4: Tuesday, August 22nd 2023

    * Joel Krautter Presentation  
       + Guest Speaker Worksheet: Guest Speaker Worksheet.docx  
       + Alternative Assignment: Worksheet and Book Review
           - Worksheet: Judge B Alternative Assignment Chapter 1.pdf 
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Guest Speaker Worksheet or Alternative Assignment         

     

     



    Day 5: Wednesday, August 23rd 2023
    * Guest Speaker/Alternative Worksheet DUE
       + Review Presentation      
    * Review, Grade, and Turn in Book Problems 1.2 and 1.6 Assignment       
    * Chapter 1 Notes: What is Law
       + "Kinds of Law" (pgs. 11-12) 
    * Book Review and Chapter Worksheet 
       + Book Review: Book Problem 1.7 A-C on pg. 12         
       + Worksheet (Modified): Chapter 1 Application Worksheet
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Book Review and Chapter Worksheet        

         


    Day 6: Thursday, August 24th 2023
    * Dual Enrollment Form DUE to Mrs. Collins  
    * Review and Grade Book Review and Chapter Worksheet      
    * Chapter 1 Notes: What is Law
       + "Our Constitutional Framework (pgs. 13-16)  
    * Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems
       + Worksheet: Chapter 1 Constitutional Framework Worksheet.pdf
       + Book Problem Book Problems 1.8 A-C on pg. 16  
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems 1.8 A-C on pg. 16                




    Day 7: Monday, August 28th 2023
    * Review, Grade, and Turn in Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems 1.8 A-C on pg. 16  
    * Chapter 2 Notes: Lawmaking
       + "Legislatures" (pgs. 17-19)
     + Federal, State, and Local Laws/Powers 
           - Police Powers and Covid: Vaccine and Mask Mandates
           - Federal, State, and Local Laws/Powers   
    * Chapter  Book Problems
       + Book Problems 2.1 A-F on pg. 19
           - Problems 1.1 (Modified) Grid (5 Activities from Day 1/Purpose of Law (Health, Welfare, Safety, or Morals)/Federal, State or Local Law   
       +     Problems 1.6 A-D on pg. 11  
       + Book Problem 1.3 A-B on pg. 6      
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Chapter Book Problems  
        



    Day 8: Tuesday, August 29th 2023  
    * Review and Grade Chapter Book Problems 
    * Guest Speaker Worksheet Handout/Overview of speaker, presentation, and obligations: 
       + Kali Godfrey 
       + City Councilwoman/Chamber President
       + Local Government Lawmaking   
    * Chapter 2 Notes: Lawmaking
       + "Bills" and "Legislative Intent" (pg.19)
       + "Drafting a Bill" (pgs. 20-22)  
    * Chapter  Book Problems
       + Problems 2.2 A-H on pg. 20  
       + Book Problem 2.3 (School Policy or City Ordinance) on pg. 21 B-C in 2+ Sentence Each       

    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Chapter  Book Problems 2.2 & 2.3   




    Day 9: Wednesday, August 30th 2023
    * Review and Grade Chapter Book Problems   
    * Guest Speaker Kali Godfrey in Class
       + Guest Speaker Worksheet: Guest Speaker Worksheet Fall 2022.docx  
       + Alternative Assignment (If Absent During Presentation): 
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Guest Speaker Worksheet or Alternative Assignment    




    Day 10: Thursday, August 31st 2023
    * Class Discussion/Review of Kali Godfrey Presentation 
       + Guest Speaker Worksheet DUE      
    * Chapter 2: Lawmaking
       + "Legislatures:  Agencies (pgs. 17-24)
       + EXTENSION: Public Hearing Clip "Parks and Rec": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In9oSjjltOs 
       + EXTENSION: SNL City Council Meeting (5:14 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImvCoGr3iDA  
       + "Courts" (pg. 24)    
    * Chapter Worksheet and iCivics Game Participation  
       + Chapter Worksheet
           - Chapter 2 Basic Concepts Worksheet: Chapter 2 Basic Concepts Worksheet.pdf    

       + Play icivigs.org game: "Lawcraft": https://icivics.org/games/lawcraft
           - Set Up Account
           - If Absent: Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down the time played and get an adult signature or screenshot)      
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Chapter 2 Basic Concepts Worksheet and iCivics Game Participation      




    LABOR DAY WEEKEND Friday 09/01-Monday 09/04




    Day 11: Tuesday, September 5th 2023
    * Announcement
       + Trip to Judge B.'s Chamber/Court Room: Thursday, September 7th
       + Meet in Lobby of Law and Justice Center at 7:50
       + Guest Speaker Worksheet Handout/Overview of speaker, presentation, and obligations: Guest Speaker Worksheet.docx    
             - Katherine Bidegaray
             - State District Court (7) Judge
             - What is Law?        
    * Chapter 5: The Court System Notes 
       + "Trial Courts" (pgs. 44-46)
    * Book Review 
       1. How does the role of the judge differ between the adversarial and inquisitional systems of trials? Which method is used in the United States? 
       2. The point of a trial is to find the "truth. Why do some people criticize the adversarial system in this pursuit?  
       3. 5.1 A-C
       4. You Be The Judge on pg. 54 A-D  
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Book Review/Problems  




    Day 12: Wednesday, September 6th 2023
    * Review, Grade, and Turn in Book Review/Problems  

    * Chapter 5 Notes: The Court System
       + Trial Courts and Jury Selection (pgs. 44-49) 
       + Annenberg Classroom Video (23 Minutes): "Jury Selection: Edmonson v. Leesville Concrete Company": https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/jury-selection-edmonson-v-leesville-concrete-company/  
    * Video Reflection Questions and Book Review Questions 

       + Video Response: What is a Baston Challenge?  

       + Video Response: Include a quote or anecdote from the presentation that you found insightful and explain why you choose it. 

       + Video Response: If you were going to explain this video to a peer or parent, how would you relate it to law and what we are studying ? Explain in 2+ Sentences  
       + Video Response: Discuss a term or concept from your notes that this video reinforced or clarified OR Discuss a term or concept learned from this video  
       + Book Problem 5.2 A & C from page 49    
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Video Reflection Questions and Book Review Questions

         



    Day 13: Thursday, September 7th 2023
    * Justice Center Visit to Judge B.'s Chamber/Court Room 
       + Guest Speaker Worksheet: Guest Speaker Worksheet Fall 2022.docx    
             - Katherine Bidegaray
             - State District Court (7) Judge
             - What is Law?    
    OR 
    * Alternative Assignment:  Annenberg Classroom "The Role of the Courts" Videos (22 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/the-role-of-the-courts/#    
       + Assignment/Worksheet: Presentation Note Sheet 2022.docx  
     ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Guest Speaker Worksheet OR Alternative Assignment   




    Day 14: Friday, September 8th, 2023

    * Class Discussion/Review of Justice Center Visit  
       + Guest Speaker Worksheet DUE            
    * Review and Grade Video Reflection Questions and Book Review Questions    
    * Chapter 5: The Court System Notes 
       + Appeals Courts (pgs. 49-50)  
       + Gideon v. Wainwright Case Analysis (pg. 56)  
       + Gideon Annenberg Video (23:00-41:45) (18:45 minutes run time): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/key-constitutional-concepts/
          - Video Notes
    *     Video Reflection Questions, Book Review Questions and Worksheet
       + Video Response: What crime was Gideon accused of committing? Was the crime a state or federal crime? Explain.  
       + Video Response: Gideon filed his case in forma pauperis, what does that mean? Explain.    
       + Video Response: To appeal a case, there must be an error of law, what was the error of law in this case?  
       + Video Response: Gideon was accused of violating a state law, how was the U.S. Supreme Court able to hear his appeal?   
       + Complete Worksheet and Questions #1-3: Chapter 5 Gideon v Wainwright Worksheet.pdf        

       + Book Problem 5.4 A-C on pg. 56       
    EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: iCivics Game "Argument Wars: Gideon v Wainwright": https://www.icivics.org/games/argument-wars
       +  Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot)        
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Gideon v. Wainwright Case Analysis

     



    Day 15: Monday, September 11th 2023
    * Review and Grade Video Responses, Worksheet, and Book Problem 5.4 A-C       
    * Guest Speaker Worksheet Handout/Overview of speaker, presentation, and obligations: Guest Speaker Worksheet Fall 2022.docx    
       + Marvin Youpee, Jr.: https://fptc.org/
       + Lead Prosecutorial Specialist at Fort Peck Reservation 
       + Tribal Law         
    * Chapter 5: The Court System Notes 
       + Dual Court System/Incorporation  
       + State and Federal Court Systems (pgs. 50-53)   
       + Tribal Courts (pgs. 55) 
       + Oyez.or "Ex parte Crow Dog (1883)" https://www.oyez.org/cases/1850-1900/109us556  
       + We the People: The Battle for the American West (About 39:35 Minutes in): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-people/id83213431?i=1000586627930         
    * iCivics Game: Play icivigs.org game Participation: Court Quest: https://www.icivics.org/games/court-quest
       + Play Game for Grade (Participation Grade)/If Absent, Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot)

    OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT: Native American Sovereignty and Justice for Native American Women (48:05 Minutes): https://www.newsy.com/stories/a-broken-trust-sexual-assault-and-justice-on-tribal-lands/
    ​       1. Notes
    ​       2. If you were to describe this video to a friend or family member, what would you tell him or her? (Discuss in 2+ Sentences)      
           3. Define Sovereignty? 
           4. What role does tribal sovereignty play in the video? Why is it part of the title for the video? (Discuss in 2+ Sentences)        
           5. Define Jurisdiction? 
           6. What role does jurisdiction play in the video? (Discuss in 2+ Sentences)        
           7. Based on the information from the video, what legal idea or concept was learned OR reinforced?  List and describe in 2+ Sentences 
           8. EXTENSION (look up on the web): When were Native Americans granted citizenship? What took so long and why were they not covered by Section 1 of the Fourteenth Amendment?       
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * iCivics Game Participation    




    Day 16: Tuesday, September 12th 2023
    * Optional Assignment: Native American Justice Video Notes/Responses DUE       
    * Chapter 5 Notes: The Court System
       + Tribal Courts (pgs. 55) 
       + We the People: The Battle for the American West (About 39:35 Minutes in): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-people/id83213431?i=1000586627930   
       + Oyez.org "Ex parte Crow Dog (1883)" https://www.oyez.org/cases/1850-1900/109us556  
    * Fort Peck Reservation Lead Prosecutorial Specialist Marvin Youpee, Jr. in Class: https://fptc.org/
       + Guest Speaker Worksheet: Street Law Guest Speaker Worksheet II.docx
       + Alternative Assignment: Native American Sovereignty and Justice for Native American Women (48:05 Minutes): https://www.newsy.com/stories/a-broken-trust-sexual-assault-and-justice-on-tribal-lands/  
    ​       1. Notes
    ​       2. If you were to describe this video to a friend or family member, what would you tell him or her? (Discuss in 2+ Sentences)      
           3. Define Sovereignty? 
           4. What role does tribal sovereignty play in the video? Why is it part of the title for the video? (Discuss in 2+ Sentences)        
           5. Define Jurisdiction? 
           6. What role does jurisdiction play in the video? (Discuss in 2+ Sentences)        
           7. Based on the information from the video, what legal idea or concept was learned OR reinforced?  List and describe in 2+ Sentences 
           8. EXTENSION (look up on the web): When were Native Americans granted citizenship? What took so long and why were they not covered by Section 1 of the Fourteenth Amendment?         
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Guest Speaker Worksheet or Alternative Assignment 



           
    Day 17: Wednesday, September 13th 2023
    * Review and Grade Assignment
       + Guest Speaker Worksheet or Native American Justice Video Exit Ticket DUE    
       + Tribal Courts (pgs. 55) 
       + Oyez.org "Ex parte Crow Dog (1883)" https://www.oyez.org/cases/1850-1900/109us556
       + We the People: The Battle for the American West (About 39:35 Minutes in): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-people/id83213431?i=1000586627930     
    * Chapter 5 Notes: The Court System  
       + State and Federal Court Systems (pgs. 50-53) 
    * Book Problems and Worksheet
       + Book Problem 5.3 A-E on pg. 53
       + Court Quest Worksheet: Chapter 5 Activity Worksheet-Court Quest.pdf
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Book Problems and Worksheet        





    Day 18: Thursday, September 14th 2023
    * Review, Grade, and Turn in Book Problems and Worksheet        
    * Chapter 5 Notes: The Court System
       + The Supreme Court of the United States (pgs 56-59)  
       + "The Daily: Biden Gets a Supreme Court Pick" (26 Minutes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily/id1200361736?i=1000549156291
         1. Podcast Notes
         2. If you were to explain this podcast to a friend or family member, what would you tell him or her? (Discuss in 2+ Sentences)  
         3. Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)          
         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. If you were creating next week's test and designed a question from the podcast, what would you ask?  What response would you be looking for?   

       + Daily Law Warm-Ups Worksheet: Chapter 5 Supreme Court Appointments.pdf
       + Book Problem 5.5 B-C on pg. 59  
    EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Watch Sasse on Kavanaugh Hearing: “We Can And We Should Do Better Than This” (15:47 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlAHS6pT5A4  
       + Notes
       + What was Senator Sasse's Point?        
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * SCOTUS Podcast Notes/Responses, Worksheet, and Book Review

     



    Day 19: Monday, September 18th 2023
    * Chapter 5: The Court System Notes 
       + Military Court (pg. 55) and International Courts (pg. 60)
       + Chapter 1, 2, and 5 TEST Tomorrow 
    * Chapter 5 Review Worksheets
       + Chapter Review Worksheet: Chapter 5 Review Fill in the Blank Worksheet.pdf
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Chapter 5 Review Worksheet  




    Day 20: Tuesday, September 19th 2023
    * Chapter 1, 2, and 5 Unit TEST
       + After Test
          - Participate in Applied Gov Silent Debate  
          - Chapter 7 Notes
          - UpFronts  
          - Civics Games
             + Court Quest: https://www.icivics.org/games/court-quest  
             + "Argument Wars": https://www.icivics.org/games/argument-wars
             + "Do I Have a Right?": https://www.icivics.org/games/do-i-have-right
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Unit TEST    




    Day 21: Wednesday, September 20th 2023
    * Review
       + TEST: Ch 1, 2, 5 Test Review
    * Announce
       +     Judge B Guest Presentation & Worksheet Obligations

    * Begin Unit 2: Criminal Law 
      + Chapters 7-11, 6
    * Chapter 7: Crime in America
       + "The Nature of Crimes" (pgs. 72-73)
    * Book Problem
       + 7.1 on pg. 73 A-K (label and explain rationale for label choice) with a continuum
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Chapter Book Problems 7.1 




    Day 22: Thursday, September 21st 2023
    * Chapter 7: Crime in America
       + "The Nature of Crimes" (pgs. 72-77)
    * Judge B Guest Presentation
       + Worksheet Presentation Note Sheet II.docx       
       + Review Chapter Book Problems  
       + "The Nature of Crimes" (pgs. 72-77)
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Judge B Guest Presentation Worksheet  




    Day 23: Monday, September 25th 2023
    * Chapter 7: Crime in America
       + "The Nature of Crimes" (pgs. 72-77)      
    * Book Problems
       + 7.2 A-C on pg. 74
       + 7.3 A-C on page 76
       + 7.4 A-C on page 77
    EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: "Abortion and Crime Revisited" (55:40 Minutes): https://freakonomics.com/podcast/abortion/
       1. Notes
       2. Summary/What I learned/Worth Listening
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Chapter Book Problems            




    Day 24: Tuesday, September 26th 2022
    * Review and Correct Chapter Book Problems    
    * Chapter 7: Crime in America
       + "Guns and the Law" (pgs. 83-85) 
    * Book Problems
       + 7.5 A-C on pg. 79
       + 7.7 A-D on pg. 84 
       + 7.8 A-C on pg. 85
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Chapter Book Problems          




    Day 25: Wednesday, September 27th 2023
    * Review and Correct Book Problems 
    * Chapter 7: Crime in America
       + Substance Abuse and Crime: pgs. 86-92
    * Book Problems
       + 7.9     A-D on pg. 89 
       + 7.10 A-C on pg. 91
       + 7.11 A  on pg. 92 
    EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Freakonomics Radio Podcast (53 Minutes)-How Are Psychedelics and Party Drugs Changing Psychiatry: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freakonomics-radio/id354668519?i=1000493175734
       + Exit Ticket 
           1. Podcast Notes     
           2. Summary of podcast and the most important idea, concept, or principle learned. 
           3. Worth listening to? Discuss in 2+ Sentences       
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Chapter Book Problems                




    Day 26: Thursday, September 28th 2023
    * Chapter 7: Crime in America
       + Victims of Crime: pgs. 93-97
    * Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems
       + Chapter Worksheet  
           - Chapter Review Worksheet: Chapter 7 Basic Terms Worksheet.pdf
       + Chapter Book Problems  
           - 7.12 A-C on pg. 94
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems                




    Optional Assignment- Dateline (    Glendive Case) S1E24 "Footprint in the Dust": https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/full-episode-footprint-in-the-dust-633387075634  
           - Video Notes

           - Write a Summary/Response      




    Day 27: Monday, October 2nd 2023
    * Optional Assignment DUE
    * Guest Speaker Worksheet Handout: Guest Speaker Worksheet Fall 2022.docx
       + Olivia Rieger
       + State District Court Judge (7th Judicial District)
       + Legal System          
    * Chapter 8: Intro to Criminal Law
       + mens rea and General Considerations: pgs. 98-101
       + MCA Link: https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapters_index.html 
    * Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems  
       + Chapter Worksheet 
           - Chapter Review Worksheet: Chapter 8 Elements of a Crime and Jurisdiction Daily Warm Up Wo.pdf
       + Chapter Book Problems      
           - 8.1 A-C on pg. 100
           - 8.2 on pg. 101 (Modified Grid for Each Character: Actions/Charges)  
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems    




    Day 28: Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023
    * Guest Speaker Presentation: Judge Rieger
       + Guest Speaker Worksheet: Guest Speaker Worksheet Fall 2022.docx  
       + Alternative Assignment:  
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Guest Speaker Worksheet     




    Day 29: Wednesday, October 4th 2023
    * Guest Speaker/Alternative Worksheet DUE
       + Review Presentation             
    * Review and Grade Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems    
    * Chapter 8: Intro to Criminal Law
       + Crimes of Omission, Preliminary Crimes, and Conspiracy: pgs. 101-104
    * Chapter Review Worksheet
       + Case Analysis Worksheet: Chapter 9 Case Analysis Worksheet.pdf
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Chapter Review Worksheet            




    Day 30: Thursday, October 5th 2023-Homecoming Assembly
    * Review and Grade Chapter Worksheet  
    * Chapter 8: Intro to Criminal Law
       + Crimes of Omission, Preliminary Crimes, and Conspiracy: pgs. 101-104

    * Chapter Book Problems 
       + 8.3 A-B on pg. 102 (Modified Grid for Each Character: Actions/Charges)
       + 8.4 A-D on pg. 103  
       + 8.5 A-C on pg. 104     

    EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Stateside Podcast: FBI Informants and Kidnapping Plot (22:04 Minutes): https://www.michiganradio.org/news/2021-07-28/stateside-podcast-fbi-informants-and-kidnapping-plot

           1. Notes
           2. In 3-5 Sentences Discuss: If you were a juror, would you find the defendants guilty or exonerate them because you believe it was a case of entrapment?

           3. Should law enforcement go undercover to prevent crimes from occurring or does it ultimately lead to the police egging on suspects to commit crimes?  

    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Chapter Book Problems    

     



    Day 31: Monday, October 9th 2023-Shakespeare in the Schools (Modified Class Schedules) 
    * Review and Grade Chapter Book Problems  
    * Chapter 9: Crimes Against the Person
       + Homicide and Criminal Homicide pgs. 105-107
       + MCA Link: https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0050/parts_index.html
    * Podcasts Notes/Reflection Questions
       + The Daily: The Trial of Derek Chauvin (28 Minutes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-trial-of-derek-chauvin/id1200361736?i=1000514840023
           1. Podcast Notes     
           2. With what crimes was Derek Chauvin charged? Explain. 
           3. Why were the reasonS Derek Chauvin was Charged with 3 Crimes? Explain in 2+ Sentences     
           4. List and discuss the legal idea, concept, or principle learned as it relates to the chapter  
           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)     
       + The Megyn Kelly Show Episode 83 (Wednesday, March 31st 2021): The Derek Chauvin Trial: What You Need To Know, with Arthur Aidala, Mark Eiglarsh, and Michael Belsky (1hr 42 Min--Start 34 Minutes in): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-derek-chauvin-trial-what-you-need-to-know-with/id1532976305?i=1000534581232
           6. Podcast Notes
           7. What was the controversy about the felony murder charge? Explain. 
           8. Discuss the elements of homicide that must be proven and why the lawyers on the podcast find them for the prosecutor to be easy or difficult to prove.  Explain. 
           9. What is the strategy of the defense? Explain in 2+ Sentences   
         10. 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)      
    EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION
           - Listen to the Podcast (what we didn't listen to) and record the times Listened and Discuss What information enhanced your learning and could be shared with your peers to further their knowledge?     
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Chapter Notes and Podcast Notes/Responses    




    Day 32: Tuesday, October 10th 2023
    * Chapter 9: Crimes Against the Person
       + Homicide and Criminal Homicide pgs. 105-107
       + MCA Link: https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0050/parts_index.html
    * Chapter 9: Crimes Against the Person
       + Homicide and Criminal Homicide pgs. 105-107
       + MCA Link: https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0050/parts_index.html  
    * Chapter 9: Crimes Against the Person
       + Homicide and Criminal Homicide pgs. 105-107
    * Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems
       + You Be The Judge A-C on pg. 107 (Modified)
           - For Each
             1. Crime Charged
             2. Why?
             3. Identify Each Element of the Crime and What Evidence Supports Your Decision     
       + Chapter 9 Analyzing Worksheet: Chapter 9 Murder Cases Analysis Worksheet.pdf
           - For Each
             1. Crime Charged
             2. Why?
             3. Identify Each Element of the Crime and What Evidence Supports Your Decision           
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Homicide Chapter Book Problems and Worksheet            




    Day 33: Wednesday, October 11th 2023
    * Chapter 9: Crimes Against the Person
       + Noncriminal Homicide and Suicide: pgs. 108-109
       + MCA Link: https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0050/parts_index.html
       + From Fox News - Belgian woman in her 20s 'euthanized' after suffering mental trauma in Brussels airport bombing: https://www.foxnews.com/world/belgian-woman-her-20s-euthanized-after-suffering-mental-trauma-brussels-airport-bombing 
    * Podcast Notes and Book Problems 
       + "Shared State: The politics of death and dying" (30 Minutes): https://www.mtpr.org/podcast/shared-state/2022-03-07/the-politics-of-death-and-dying
           1. Podcast Notes     
           2. If you were going to explain this podcast to a peer or parent, what would you tell him/her? (Explain in 2+ Sentences)     
           3. If you could ask a question of the podcaster, what would you ask? Explain why you would ask that question and/or what you would want/expect to learn.     
       + Book Problem 9.1 on page 109 A-E
    EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: When I asked my Parent(s), Guardian(s), Adult(s) in my life about this issue they told me...
    EXTRA EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Euthanasia Packet: Chapter 9 Euthanasia Packet.pdf
           1. Read and Underline or Highlight   
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Euthanasia Podcast and Book Problems         




    Day 34: Thursday, October 12th 2023-1st Quarter Ends/AMC Math Competition 1st and 2nd Periods    
    * Review Podcast and Book Problems    
    * Chapter 9: Crimes Against the Person
       + Kidnapping, Assault and Battery, Rape and Sexual Assault: pgs. 109-112
       + Rape and Trial Worksheet: Chapter 9 The Rape of Mr Smith Worksheet.pdf
       + Consent is as Simple as Tea Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQbei5JGiT8
    * Worksheet and Book Problems
       + Chapter 9 Review Worksheet: Chapter 9 Basic Terms Worksheet.pdf
       + Book Problem 9.2 A-D 
           - List and Discuss the form of Sexual Assault the defendant would be charge with and whether or not he/she will be convicted of that crime. 
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Worksheet and Book Problems        




    Day 35: Monday, October 16th 2023-2nd Quarter Begins
    * Review Worksheet Handout and Book Problems
    * Chapter 10: Crimes Against Property
       + Arson, Vandalism, Larceny, Embezzlement, Robbery, etc pgs. 113-123
       + MCA Link: https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0060/parts_index.html
    * CloseUp "Behind the Music"
       + Video Questions  
    * Chapter Book Problems
       + Book Problem 10.3 A-B on pg. 116
       + Book Problem 10.4 A-B on pg. 119   
       + Book Problem 10.5 C-G in 2+ Sentences each and with a Continuum   
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Chapter Book Problems             



     
    Day 36: Tuesday, October 17th 2023
    * Review and Correct the Chapter 10 Basic Concepts Worksheet     
    * Chapter 10: Crimes Against Property
       + Arson, Vandalism, Larceny, Embezzlement, Robbery, etc pgs. 113-123
       + MCA Link: https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0060/parts_index.html  
    * Chapter Worksheet  
       + Worksheet: Chapter 10 Basic Terms Worksheet.pdf
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Chapter 10 Basic Concepts Worksheet          
      
      


    Day 37: Wednesday, October 18th 2023
    * Review and Correct Chapter Book Problems   
    * Play iCivics.org game-Do I Have a Right?: https://www.icivics.org/games/do-i-have-right
       + Play 'Full Version" Game for Grade (Participation Grade)/If Absent, print certificate at end of game for grade, If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot)      
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Game Participation




    Thursday, October 19th & Friday, October 20th: NO SCHOOL-MEA CONVENTION




    Day 38: Monday, October 23rd 2023
    * Chapter 11: Defenses
       + pgs. 124-129

    * Article Questions and Chapter Book Review
       + BBC News: "What is a stand your ground law and which states have one?": https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65282084
           A) Contrast Stand Your Ground Law and the Duty to Retreat principle
           B) What are the Pros and Cons of Each?       
           C) If you were a state lawmaker, would you vote for stand your ground laws, the Castle Doctrine, or duty to retreat? Explain      
       + Chapter Book Problems
           - 11.1 A-B on pg. 126
           - 11.2 A-B on pg. 128
           - 11.3 A-C on pg. 129  
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Article Questions and Chapter Book Review  
         




    Day 39: Tuesday, October 24th 2023
    * Review and Correct Worksheet and Chapter Book Problems   
    * Guest Speaker Worksheet: Guest Speaker Presentation Worksheet.docx
       + Pete Maltese
       + Defense Attorney 
       + Defending Clients and the Legal Profession              
    * Chapter 11: Defenses
       + pgs. 124-129
    * Chapter 11 Worksheet: Chapter 11 Activity Worksheet.pdf
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Chapter 11 Worksheet        




    Day 40: Wednesday, October 25th 2023
    * Pete Maltese Guest Speaker Presentation 
       + Guest Speaker Worksheet: Street Law Guest Speaker Worksheet III.docx
       + Alternative Worksheet if Absent: Chapter 11 Pete Maltese Alternative Guest Speaker Worksheet.pdf
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Guest Speaker Worksheet              





    Day 41: Thursday, October 26th 2023
    * Guest Speaker/Alternative Worksheet DUE
       + Review Presentation          
    * Review and Correct 11 Defenses Worksheet  
    * Chapter 6: Lawyers
       + pgs. 61-69
    * Chapter Book Problems
       + 6.1 A-I on pg. 63
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Chapter Book Problems    




    EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION (4% on Wednesday's Unit Test): Speaker John Mudd, State of Montana Bar Association President @ 10:15    




    Day 42: Monday, October 30th 2023
    *     Review and Grade Chapter Book Review
    * Guest Speaker Worksheet: Guest Speaker Presentation Worksheet.docx
       + Lee Armstrong
       + Defense Attorney 
       + Defending Clients and the Legal Profession          
    * Worksheet and Chapter Book Problems    
       + Worksheet: Chapter 9 Prosecutor-Defense Attorney Daily Warm Up Worksheet.pdf            
       + Chapter Book Problems 6.4 A-E on pg. 68       
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Worksheet and Chapter Book Problems          




    Day 43: Tuesday, October 31st 2023
    * Worksheet and Chapter Book Problems DUE          
    * Attorney Lee Armstrong in class 
       + Guest Speaker Worksheet: Guest Speaker Worksheet 2020-2021.docx
       + Alternative Worksheet if Absent: Lee Armstrong Alternative Worksheet.pdf
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Guest Speaker Worksheet          




    Day 44: Wednesday, November 1st 2023
    *     Guest Speaker/Alternative Worksheet DUE
    * Unit TEST 
       + Chapter 6-11
    * After Test:
       + Chapter 12 Notes
    AND/OR
       + Play icivics.org game-Do I Have a Right?: https://www.icivics.org/games/do-i-have-right
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Unit TEST        




    Day 45: Thursday, November 2nd 2023
    * Judge B Available            
    * Chapter 12: Criminal Justice Process: The Investigative Phase
       + The Arrest pgs. 130-137    
       + "Terry" Stop: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_stop 
    * Chapter  Book Problems
       + 12.1 A-C
       + 12.2 A-C & E-F
       + 12.3 A-C
    * Unit Test Review      
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Chapter Book Problems    




    Day 46: Monday, November 6th 2023
    * Guest Presentation    Worksheet/Book Problems Alternative Assignment DUE

       + Review Presentation      
    * Guest Speaker Worksheet: Guest Speaker Presentation Worksheet.docx
       + Mark Kraft  
       +     Chief of Police- City of Sidney Police Department

       + Law Enforcement and Investigations (Discussion of evidence collection and crime lab results and will incorporate a case study)      
    * Chapter 12: Criminal Justice Process: The Investigative Phase
       + The Arrest pgs. 130-137  
       + "Terry" Stop: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_stop         
       + "It's the Law" Law and Order: An Inside View of the Criminal Justice System Video
          - i.e. Search Warrants, the Arrest, etc.   
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Video/Chapter Notes        




    Day 47: Tuesday, November 7th 2023
    * Presentation: Chief of Police Mark Kraft    
       + Guest Speaker Worksheet: Guest Speaker Worksheet Fall 2022.docx
       + Alternative Guest Speaker Assignment: Police Chief Mark Kraft Alternative Worksheet.pdf
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Guest Speaker Worksheet     




    Day 48: Wednesday, November 8th 2023-AMC MATH MEET 1st and 2nd Periods  
    * Guest Speaker/Alternative Worksheet DUE
       + Review Presentation          
    * Chapter 12: Criminal Justice Process: The Investigative Phase
       + Search and Seizure pgs. 137-145
       + Crash Course "Search and Seizure" Video (7:37 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4O1OlGyTuU 
       + California v. Grennwood: https://www.oyez.org/cases/1987/86-684 
       + Bringham City v. Stuart: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2005/05-502
       + Katz v. United States: https://www.oyez.org/cases/1967/35
       + Kyllo v. United States: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2000/99-8508
    * Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems 
      + Chapter Worksheet: Chapter 12 Analyzing Cases Worksheet.pdf
            - Answer EACH case on a separate sheet of paper
       + Chapter Book Problems
            - 12.4 A-E on pg. 138
            - You Be The Judge A-B on pg. pg. 146    
    EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Annenberg Video "A Conversation with Justice Sandra Day O'Connor on Search and Seizure": https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/conversation-constitution-search-seizure/
       + Take Notes writing down the question and the answer      
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Search and Seizure Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems     




    Day 49: Thursday, November 9th 2023
    * Chapter 12: Criminal Justice Process: The Investigative Phase
       + Search and Seizure pgs. 137-145
       + Crash Course "Search and Seizure" Video (7:37 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4O1OlGyTuU 
       + California v. Grennwood: https://www.oyez.org/cases/1987/86-684 
       + Bringham City v. Stuart: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2005/05-502
       + Katz v. United States: https://www.oyez.org/cases/1967/35
       + Kyllo v. United States: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2000/99-8508  
    * Finish and Review and Correct Search and Seizure Presentation Worksheet or Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems     
      + Chapter Worksheet: Chapter 12 Analyzing Cases Worksheet.pdf
            - Answer EACH case on a separate sheet of paper
       + Chapter Book Problems
            - 12.4 A-E on pg. 138
            - You Be The Judge A-B on pg. pg. 146    
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Search and Seizure Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems           




    Optional Assignment (Sidney/Fairview) Dateline NBC Episode: Season 25 Episode 36 "Under the Prairie Sky": https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/full-episode-under-the-prairie-sky-1127895619573  
           - Video Notes

           - Write a Summary/Response     

     



    Day 50: Monday, November 13th 2023  

    * Optional Assignment DUE  
    * Guest Speaker Worksheet: Guest Speaker Presentation Worksheet.docx
       + Bob Burnison
       + Undersheriff
       + Law Enforcement and Investigations   
    * Chapter 12: Criminal Justice Process: The Investigative Phase
       + Interrogations and Confessions: pgs. 149-151
       + Annenberg Video: "Right to Remain Silent: Miranda v. Arizona" (25 Minute Video): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/right-remain-silent-miranda-v-arizona/
           - Take Notes in Notebook 
    * Miranda v. Arizona Case Study (10 Questions) 
       + Video Questions:
           - If you were going to describe this video to someone, what would you tell them and what would you tell him/her why Miranda v. Arizona matters? Answer in 2+ Sentences
           - Include a quote or anecdote from the presentation that you found insightful and explain why you choose it.   
           - Video Question: 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)
           - Video Question: 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)          
       + Miranda Worksheet: Chapter 12 Miranda Worksheet.pdf
          - Answer Questions #1-3       
       + Book Problems 12.10 A-C on 151
    EXTRA CREDIT: Annenberg Video "A Conversation on the Constitution with Justice Anthony Kennedy on Miranda v. Arizona": https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/conversation-constitution-miranda-v-arizona/
       + Take Notes 
       + Summarize What You Learned
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Miranda v. Arizona Case Study Video Responses, Worksheet Questions, and Book Problems  
      



    Day 51: Tuesday November 14th 2023
    * Undersheriff Bob Burnison in Class 
       + Guest Speaker Worksheet: Guest Speaker Worksheet 2020-2021.docx
       + Alternative Guest Speaker Assignment: Undersheriff Bob Burnison Alternative Guest Speaker Worksheet.pdf  
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Guest Speaker Worksheet or Alternative Guest Speaker Assignment                




    Day 52: Wednesday, November 15th 2023  
    * Guest Speaker/Alternative Worksheet DUE
       + Review Presentation               
    * Chapter 13: Criminal Justice Process: Proceedings Before Trial
       + The Exclusionary Rule pgs. 159-160
    * Mapp v. Ohio Case Study 
       + Worksheet: Mapp v. Ohio Case Study.docx
       + Annenberg Video Mapp v. Ohio (25 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/search-seizure-mapp-v-ohio/
           - Notes            
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Mapp v. Ohio Case Study Worksheet and Notes               




    Day 53: Thursday, November 16th 2023
    * Judge B Available/    Judge Bidegaray in Class
       + Presentation Workheet: Presentation Note Sheet 2022.docx  
           - Book Problems
             + 13.1 A-C on pg. 155
             + You Be the Judge Cases 1-5 on pg. 156   
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Judge B. Presentation Worksheet or Book Problems in 2+ Sentences Each 





    Day 54: Monday, November 20th 2023
    * Judge B. Presentation Worksheet or Alternative Assignment DUE         
    * Handout Guest Speaker Worksheet: Guest Speaker Worksheet II.docx
       + Carl Dynneson and Danny Coryell 
       + Principal and Assistant Principal
       + Public School Searches          
    * Chapter 12: Criminal Justice Process: The Investigative Phase
       + "Public School Searches" (pgs. 143-145)    
    * Search and Seizure in Schools Cases
       + NJ v TLO (1984/5): https://www.oyez.org/cases/1983/83-712
       + Safford v. Redding (2009) Case Study: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2008/08-479
    * New Jersey v. TLO Case Study: NJ v TLO Case Study Packet.docx
       + Search and Seizure in Schools Cases  
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * New Jersey v. TLO Case Study Packet        




    Day 55: Tuesday, November 21st 2023
    * Review and Correct New Jersey v. TLO Case Study Packet   
    * Guest Speaker Presentation: "Public School Searches"
       + Guest Speaker Worksheet: Guest Speaker Worksheet Fall 2022.docx  
       + Alternative Assignment
           - Book Problem 12.7 A-E on pg. 144
           - Worksheet Questions #1-3 & YBTJ: Pottawatamie v Earls Worksheet.pdf    
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Guest Speaker Worksheet OR Alternative Assignment  
       




    Day 56: Wednesday, November 22nd 2023-1/2 Day/Noon Release
    * Chapter 12: Criminal Justice Process: The Investigative Phase
       + "Public School Searches" (pgs. 143-145)  
       + Acton v Vernonia (2005): https://www.oyez.org/cases/1994/94-590
       + Board of Ed of Pottawatomie County v Earls: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2001/01-332
    * Legal/Illegal Search Worksheet: Legal v Illegal School Searches.docx
       + Check Appropriate Box and Answer in 2+ Sentences and on a SEPARATE sheet of paper       
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Legal/Illegal  School Searches Worksheet   




    THANKSGIVING BREAK: Thursday, November 23th-Sunday, November 26th      




    Day 57: Monday, November 27th 2023
    * Chapter 13: Criminal Justice Process: Proceedings Before Trial
       + Booking and Initial Appearances/Bail and Pretrial Release/Plea Bargaining pgs. 152-158, 160-161  
           - Book Problems
             + 13.1 A-C on pg. 155
             + You Be the Judge Cases 1-5 on pg. 156 
    * Chapter 13: Criminal Justice Process: Proceedings Before Trial
       + The Exclusionary Rule pgs. 159-160  
     * Exclusionary Rule Assignment
       + Legal/Illegal Search Worksheet: When is a Warrant Not Needed.docx
       + Book Problems
           - 13.3 A-C on pg. 160
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Exclusionary Rule Assignment           
      



    Day 58: Tuesday, November 28th 2023
    * Review and Correct the Exclusionary Rule Assignment    
    * Chapter 13: Proceedings Before Trial
       + Plea Bargaining pgs. 160-161  
    * Book Problems and Chapter Worksheet
       + Book Problems 13.4 A-B on pg. 161     
       + Chapter 13 Terms Worksheet: Chapter 13 Terms Worksheet.pdf          
    EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Assignment: National Constitution Center Podcast (55 Minutes): Why Do the Innocent Plead Guilty?: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-at-the-national-constitution-center/id1037423300?i=1000513316040
           1. Podcast Notes 00:00-??:??
           2. Podcast Question Posed--Answer         
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    *     Book Problems and Chapter Worksheet  
        



    Day 59: Wednesday, November 29th 2023
    * Review and Correct Chapter Book Problems   
    * Play iCivics.org game-Do I Have a Right?: https://www.icivics.org/games/do-i-have-right
       + Play 'Full Version" Game for Grade (Participation Grade)/If Absent, print certificate at end of game for grade, If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot)  
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Game Participation      


     

    Day 60: Thursday, November 30th 2023

    * Law and Justice Center Tour with Undersheriff Bob Burinison 
       + Meet in Lobby of Law and Justice Center at 7:50  
       + Participation Grade

       + Alternative Assignment: How Do the 4th and 5th Amendments Protect Us Aginst Unreasonable Law Enforcement .pdf
            1. Read and Highlight or Underline
            2. Complete Questions #1-5 from the last Page on the last Page                  

    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Law and Justice Center Tour Participation or Alternative Assignment          

     

        


    Day 61: Monday, December 4th 2023
    * Land and Motion at Justice Center: Judge B.'s Chamber/Court Room 
       + Meet in Lobby of Law and Justice Center at 7:50      
    * Law and Motion Worksheet: Law and Motion Note Sheet.docx
       + Alternative Assignment: Annenberg Classroom "The Role of the Courts" Videos (22 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/the-role-of-the-courts/#    

           - Use the Law and Motion Worksheet to Complete Alternative Assignment
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Law and Motion Participation or Alternative Assignment

     



    Day 62: Tuesday, December 5th 2023
    * Chapter 14: The Trial  
       + Right to Trial by Jury pgs. 162-163
       + BBC News: "Chauvin trial: What do we know about the jury?": https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-56512690   
    * Guest Speaker Worksheet: Guest Speaker Presentation Worksheet.docx
       + Brett Irigoin  
       + Dawson County Attorney:  https://www.richland.org/253/County-Attorney
       + Prosecuting Crimes From Preliminary Hearings to the Trial  
    * Worksheet and Chapter 
       + Trial by Jury Worksheet: Trial by Jury Worksheet.pdf
           - #1-4
       + Book Problems
           - 14.1 A-C on pg. 163  
           - 14.2 A-C on pg. 164      
    EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Chapter 14 Worksheet: Chapter 14 Jury Service Worksheet.pdf
          - A-P  
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    *     Worksheet and Chapter Book Problems        




    Day 63: Wednesday, December 6th 2023

    * Brett Irigoin Guest Speaker Presentation
       + Guest Speaker Worksheet: Guest Speaker Presentation Worksheet.docx   
       + Alternative Assignment: National Constitution Center Podcast (55 Minutes): Why Do the Innocent Plead Guilty?: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-at-the-national-constitution-center/id1037423300?i=1000513316040
           1. Podcast Notes 
           2. Podcast Question Posed--Answer                  
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Guest Speaker Worksheet OR Alternative Assignment       

     




    Day 64: Thursday, December 7th 2023
    * Guest Speaker/Alternative Worksheet DUE
      + Review Presentation        
    * Judge B Available      
       + Presentation Workheet:    
    * Chapter 14: Criminal Justice Process: The Trial
       + Freedom from Self-Incrimination, Right to an Attorney, Criminal Appeals (pgs. 166-168)
    * Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems
       + Chapter Worksheet: Chapter 14 Multiple Choice Worksheet.pdf  
       + Book Problems
           - 14.4 A-D on pg. 166
           - 14.5 A-B on pg. 167  
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Presentation Worksheet or Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems          




    OPTIONAL WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT: 12 Angry Men Exit Ticket
       1. Discuss 1-2 times the movie made you think positively of juries? What happened and how did it promote due process? 
       2. Discuss 1-2 times the movie made you think negativelyof juries? What happened and how did it violate due process? 
       3. Do you believe juries are vehicles to justice or more often impediments to justice? Explain in 2-4 Sentences
       4. If you were writing next week's test, compile a question you would include that relates to the movie.
       5. Write a 2-3 sentence "Yelp" or "Amazon" review of this movie discussing whether or not it should remain in my curriculum.     




    Day 65: Monday, December 11th 2023
    * Judge B. Presentation Worksheet or Alternative Assignment DUE       
    * Chapter 14: Criminal Justice Process: The Trial
       + Right to Trial by Jury, Speedy, Public Trial, and Confronting Witnesses pgs. 162-165  
       + Annenberg Video: "The Confrontation Clause: "Crawford v. Washington" (25 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/confrontation-clause-crawford-v-washington/  
    * Book Problems and Video Notes/Response
       + Chapter Book Problems 
           - 14.3 A-C on pg. 165   
       + Video Notes
       + Video Responses 
           - How did the Court decide this case? Why? 
           - Compare and Contrast your response in letter C on pg. 165 with what the Court decided.      
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Book Problems and Video Notes/Response               




    Day 66: Tuesday, December 12th 2023
    * Chapter 15: Criminal Justice Process: Sentencing and Corrections
       + Sentencing Options, the Purposes of Punishment, pardons, and the Three Strikes Law pgs. 171  
       + Colorado Truck Driver Sentenced to 100 Years: https://www.google.com/search?q=Colorado+Truck+Driver+get+100+years+%2B+People+Outraged&rlz=1C1GCEB_enUS863US863&source=lnms&tbm=vid&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiUgOKpiJb1AhWNHc0KHbg1CUkQ_AUoA3oECAEQBQ&biw=1920&bih=937&dpr=1&safe=active&ssui=on
       + 60 Minutes "Crime and Punishment"(13:56): https://www.cbsnews.com/videos/crime-and-punishment/  
    * Book Problems and Worksheet
       + Book Problem 15.1 A-E on pg. 171 "Three Strikes Law"
       + Determinant and Indeterminant Sentencing Worksheet: Determinate Sentences Worksheet.pdf
    EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: "Justices Search for a Middle Ground on Mandatory Sentences for gun Crime": https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/27/us/supreme-court-mandatory-sentences.html
       + Print, Annotate, and Summarize
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Book Problems and Worksheet            




    Day 67: Wednesday, December 13th 2023
    * Chapter 15: Criminal Justice Process: Sentencing and Corrections
       + Parole, Corrections, and Reform (pgs. 173-174, 179-182)
       + USA Today Article: Re-Entry into Society, or back to Prison?: https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/policing/reentry/column/2017/12/29/reentry-incarceration-corruption-prison-barriers-recidivism-policing-usa/979903001/
       + Fareed Zakaria "Global Lessons on Prisons (4:12): https://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2015/04/04/exp-gps-0405-witw.cnn
       + NBC News Clip "Rap Star Meek Mils" (2:58): https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/meek-mill-speaks-out-following-release-from-prison-1219270211763
       + MCA Corrections and Sentencing Policy: https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0460/chapter_0180/part_0010/section_0010/0460-0180-0010-0010.html  
    *     Chapter Book Review 

       + 15.2 on pg. 174
       + 15.5 A-D on pg. 181  
       + pg. 156 "You Be the Judge" Cases 1-5; Assume they were Found Guilty  
           - Montana Code Annotated "Correctional and Sentencing Policy": https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0460/chapter_0180/part_0010/section_0010/0460-0180-0010-0010.html        
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    *     Chapter Book Review 





    Day 68: Thursday, December 14th 2023
    * Chapter 15: Criminal Justice Process: Sentencing and Corrections
       + Parole, Corrections, and Reform (pgs. 173-174, 179-182)      
       + MCA Corrections and Sentencing Policy: https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0460/chapter_0180/part_0010/section_0010/0460-0180-0010-0010.html
    * Chapter Review Worksheet
       + Chapter Review Worksheet: Chapter 15 Basic Concepts Worksheet.pdf
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Chapter Review Worksheet        




    Day 69: Monday, December 18th 2023 SEMESTER EXAM WEEK:     Modified Schedule with Period 6 Semester Exam

    * Charity McLarty Guest Speaker Presentation
       + Charity McLarty
       + Richland County Attorney:  https://www.richland.org/253/County-Attorney
       + Crime and Punishment    
       + Presentation Worksheet: Presentation Note Sheet II.docx 
       + Alternative Assignment: How Do the 4th and 5th Amendments Protect Us Aginst Unreasonable Law Enforcement .pdf
            1. Read and Highlight or Underline
            2. Complete Questions #1-5 from the last Page on the last Page                    
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Presentation Worksheet            




    Day 70: Tuesday, December 19th 2023 SEMESTER EXAM WEEK: Other Tests Presiods 3 and 5
    * Unit Exam 8:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m.
      + After Test: iCivics Games
          - "Do I Have a Right?": https://www.icivics.org/games/do-i-have-right  
          - "Lawcraft": https://icivics.org/games/lawcraft  
          - Court Quest: https://www.icivics.org/games/court-quest  
          - "Argument Wars": https://www.icivics.org/games/argument-wars      
       + Unit Test Review   
       +  Textbook Return      
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Unit Exam   




    Day 71: Wednesday, December 20th 2023 SEMESTER EXAM WEEK: Periods 2, 4, 7 Tests  
    * No Class
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * N/A   




    Day 72: Thursday, December 21st(1/2 Day)--LAST DAY OF 2nd Quarter/Modified Schedule: Students done by Noon
    * Class from 7:55-8:29   
    * Judge B Available      
    * iCivics Games
       + "Do I Have a Right?": https://www.icivics.org/games/do-i-have-right  
       + "Lawcraft": https://icivics.org/games/lawcraft  
             + Court Quest: https://www.icivics.org/games/court-quest  
             + "Argument Wars": https://www.icivics.org/games/argument-wars      
    * Unit Test Review   
    * Textbook Return
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * N/A

    WINTER BREAK: Friday, December 22nd-Monday,January 1st: 2nd Semester Begins Tuesday, January 2nd