Sidney Public Schools

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 Ouline 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
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 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 ultimately lead to the police egging on suspects to commit crimes?  

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Book Problems    




Day 30: Thursday, October 5th 2023-Homecoming Assembly
* Review and Grade Chapter  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 31: Monday, October 9th 2023-Shakespeare in the Schools (Modified Class Schedules) 
* Review and Grade Chapter Worksheet
* 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. What was Derek Chauvin charged? Why was his charged with each crime? 
       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 with 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
   + Chapter 9 Analyzing Worksheet: Chapter 9 Murder Cases Analysis Worksheet.pdf
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* 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://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shared-state/id1528646444?i=1000553165373
       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
* Podcast and Book Problems         




Day 34: Thursday, October 12th 2023-1st Quarter Ends/AMC Math Competition 1st and 2nd Periods    
* JUDGE B IN CLASS XXXX
* Review Podcast and Book Problems    
* Chapter 9: Crimes Against the Person
   + Kidnapping, Assault and Battery, Rape and Sexual Assault: pgs. 109-112
   + Consent is as Simple as Tea Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQbei5JGiT8
* Worksheet and Book Problems
   + Rape and Trial Worksheet: Chapter 9 The Rape of Mr Smith Worksheet.pdf
       - Read, Highlight or Underline and Answer Questions #1-3
   + 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 and whether or not he/she would be convicted of that crime. 
EXTRA CREDIT: ESPN 30 for 30 "Fantastic Lies": https://www.espn.com/espnplus/catalog/9de48c14-95e4-4397-a3ce-e32d071b568b/fantastic-lies
       1. Video Notes     
       2. Summary of Video and the most important idea, concept, or principle learned. 
       3. Worth listening to? Discuss in 2+ Sentences    
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
* Chapter Worksheet 
   + Worksheet: Chapter 10 Basic Terms Worksheet.pdf
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Worksheet      



 
Day 36: Tuesday, October 17th 2023
* Review and Correct Chapter 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 10.4 A-C on pg. 119   
   + Book Problem 10.5 A-G in 2+ Sentences each and with a Continuum   
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Book Problems       
  



Day 37: Wednesday, October 18th 2023
* Guest Speaker--Pete Maltese, Ryan, or Joel 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
*  




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




Day 38: Monday, October 23rd 2023
* Chapter 11: Defenses
   + pgs. 124-129
   + BBC News: "What is a stand your ground law and which states have one?": https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65282084 

*  Chapter Book Review
  + Chapter Book Problems
       - 11.1 A-B
       - 11.2 A-B on pg. 128
       - 11.3 A-C on pg. 129  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Book Review    
     

Day 39: Tuesday, October 24th 2023
* Review and Correct Worksheet and Chapter Book Problems   
* Chapter 11: Defenses
   + pgs. 124-129
* Chapter 11 Workesheet: Chapter 11 Activity Worksheet.pdf
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter 11 Worksheet        




Day 40: Wednesday, October 25th 2023
* Review and Correct 11 Defenses Worksheet  
* Chapter 6: Lawyers
   + pgs. 61-69
* Guest Speaker Worksheet: Guest Speaker Presentation Worksheet.docx
   + Lee Armstrong
   + Defense Attorney 
   + Defending Clients and the Legal Profession  
* Chapter Book Problems
   + 6.1 A-I on pg. 63
   + 6.4 A-E on pg. 68  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
*  Chapter Book Problems    

     


Day 41: Thursday, October 26th 2023
* 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 42: Monday, October 30th 2023
* Guest Speaker/Alternative Worksheet DUE
   + Review Presentation    
* Worksheet and iCivics Game Participation
   + Worksheet: Chapter 9 Prosecutor-Defense Attorney Daily Warm Up Worksheet.pdf      
   + 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)
* Prep for Chapter 6-11 TEST
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Worksheet and iCivics Game Participation   




Day 43: Tuesday, October 31st 2023
* 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 44: Wednesday, November 1st 2023
* Unit Test Review    
* Guest Speaker Worksheet: Guest Speaker Presentation Worksheet.docx
   + Lieutenant Gabe Zeiler and Detective Brett Norby  
   + Sidney Police Officer
   + Law Enforcement and Investigations (Discussion of evidence collection and crime lab results and will incorporate a case study)      
* Unit 3: Criminal Justice Process
   + Chapters 12-15
   + "It's the Law" Law and Order: An Inside View of the Criminal Justice System Video
      - i.e. Search Warrants, the Arrest, etc.   
* Chapter 12: Criminal Justice Process: The Investigative Phase
   + The Arrest pgs. 130-137  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video/Chapter Notes    




Day 45: Thursday, November 2nd 2023
* Judge B Available  

* Presentation: Lieutenant Gabe Zeiler and Detective Brett Norby    
   + 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 46: Monday, November 6th 2023
* Guest Speaker/Alternative Worksheet DUE
   + Review Presentation    
* Chapter 12: Criminal Justice Process: The Investigative Phase
   + The Arrest pgs. 130-137    
* Chapter  Book Problems
   + 12.1 A-C
   + 12.2 A-C & E-F
   + 12.3 A-C
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Book Problems    




Day 47: Tuesday, November 7th 2023
* Review and Correct Chapter Book Problems 
* 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 
* Judge Bidegaray in Class
   + Presentation Worksheet: Presentation Note Sheet 2022.docx  
AND/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    
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
* Presentation Worksheet or Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems     




Day 48: Wednesday, November 8th 2023
* Review and Correct Search and Seizure Presentation Worksheet or Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems   
* 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 49: Thursday, November 9th 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: Legal/Illegal  School Searches      
      - Safford v. Redding (2009) Case Study: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2008/08-479    
         1. Notes on "Facts of the Case"
         2. Question the Court had to Decide #1 and If I were a Supreme Court Justice I would Decide this case in favor of...because... (3+ Sentences) 
         3. Listen to the "Opinion Announcement" (4:04 Minutes) and Take Notes    
         4. In 1-2 Sentences Summarize the precedent established in Safford v. Redding from either the "Opinion Announcement" AND/OR "Conclusion" Section(s)
      - 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
* Guest Speaker Worksheet OR Safford v. Redding (2009) Case Study AND Legal/Illegal School Search Worksheet   




Day 50: Monday, November 13th 2023
* Guest Speaker/Alternative Worksheet DUE
   + Review Presentation    
* 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
* School Drug Testing Case Studies (Acton v Vernonia and Pottawatomie v. Earls)
   + Worksheet Questions #1-3 & YBTJ: Pottawatamie v Earls Worksheet.pdf  
   + Extracurricular Drug Tests Video Notes/ Responses OR Book Problem 
      -  ACLU Supreme Court Video
       1. Notes
       2. List AND describe a term or concept that you learned through the video and did not know beforehand?           
       3. If you could ask a question of the Justices, what would you ask? Explain why you would ask that question and/or what you would want/expect to learn.          
       4. Either of the following: What Enlightened You? What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response and in 2+ Sentences) 
       5. What would you tell someone that is not in this class what the SCOTUS decided in this case and why this court case matters? Explain in 2+ Sentences     
            OR (if Absent) Book Problem 12.7 A-E on pg. 144  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* School Extracurricular Drug Testing Assignment (Worksheet Questions and Video Notes/Responses OR Worksheet Questions and Book Problems 12.7 A-E on pg. 144)  

 

Day 51: Tuesday November 14th 2023
* Review and Grade School Extracurricular Drug Testing Assignment  
* 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 
   + Class Discussion: Book Problems 12.10 A-C on 151
OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT: Watch the following Dateline NBC Episode: Season 25 Episode 36 "Under the Prairie Sky": https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/full-episode-under-the-prairie-sky-1127895619573
   1. Take Note
   2. Write a Review   
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Miranda v. Arizona Case Study 




Day 52: Wednesday, November 15th 2023
* Optional Assignment DUE
ANNOUNCEMENT: Justice Center Tour Tomorrow/Law and Motion on Monday  
* 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
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
* Guest Speaker Worksheet or Alternative Guest Speaker Assignment           

 


Day 53: Thursday, November 16th 2023
* Judge B Available  

* Guest Speaker/Alternative Worksheet DUE
   + Review Presentation         
 * Tour of Law Enforcement
   + Participation
OR-if ABSENT
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 Enforcement Tour Participation OR (if absent) Forth and Fifth Amendment Packet      





Day 54: Monday, November 20th 2023
* Law and Motion at Justice Center
   + Presentation Worksheet
OR 
* Chapter 12 Review T/F Worksheet: Chapter 12 True False Activity Worksheet.pdf
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Presentation Worksheet or Chapter 12 Review T/F Worksheet      




Day 55: Tuesday, November 21st 2023
*  Presentation Worksheet or Chapter 12 Review T/F Worksheet    
* Chapter 13: Criminal Justice Process: Proceedings Before Trial
   + Booking and Initial Appearances/Bail and Pretrial Release/Plea Bargaining pgs. 152-158, 160-161
* Judge Bidegaray in Class
   + Presentation Workheet: Presentation Note Sheet 2022.docx  
   + Alternative Assignment      
       - Book Problems
         + 13.1 A-C on pg. 155
         + You Be the Judge Cases 1-5 on pg. 156 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Presentation Worksheet or Alternative Assignment       




Day 56: Wednesday, November 22nd 2023-1/2 Day/Noon Release
*  Podcast TBD
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* 




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




Day 57: Monday, November 27th 2023
* 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    
* Guest Speaker Worksheet: Guest Speaker Presentation Worksheet.docx
   + Layne Johnson
   + Deputy County Attorney:  https://www.richland.org/253/County-Attorney
   + Preliminary Hearings and the Trial
* Chapter 13: Criminal Justice Process: Proceedings Before Trial
   + The Exclusionary Rule pgs. 159-160
   + Annenberg Video Mapp v. Ohio (25 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/search-seizure-mapp-v-ohio/
       - Notes      
Optional 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 on the Back of Worksheet
       2. Podcast Question Posed--Answer     
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Annenberg Video Mapp v. Ohio Video Notes      




Day 59: Wednesday, November 29th 2023
* Optional Assignment DUE
* Layne Johnson Guest Speaker Presentation
   + Guest Speaker Worksheet: Guest Speaker Presentation Worksheet.docx   
OR
* 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    
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Guest Speaker Worksheet OR Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems      
 



Day 60: Thursday,  November 30th 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  
* Judge Bidegaray in Class-Cancelled      
   + Presentation Workheet: Presentation Note Sheet 2022.docx  
AND/OR   
* Worksheet and Chapter Book Problems
   + Trial by Jury Worksheet: Trial by Jury Worksheet.pdf
       + #1-5 & YBTJ 
 + Book Problems
       - 14.1 A-C on pg. 163
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Chapter 14 Worksheet: Chapter 14 Jury Service Worksheet.pdf
      - A-P  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Worksheet and Chapter Book Problems          




Day 61: Monday, December 4th 2023
*Review and Grade Worksheet and Chapter Book Problems    
* 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 
       - 14.2 A-C on pg. 164  
       - 14.3 A-C on pg. 165   
   + Video Responses 
       - How did the Court decide this case? Why? 
       - Compare Contrast your response in letter C on pg. 165 with what the Court decided.      
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Book Problems and Video Notes/Response  




Day 62: Tuesday, December 5th 2023
* Review and Grade Book Problems and Video Notes/Response
* 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
* Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems  




Day 63: Wednesday, December 6th 2023
*  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.     
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
*  




Day 64: Thursday, December 7th 2023
* Judge B Available  

*  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.     
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
*  




Day 65: Monday, December 11th 2023
* 
* Guest Speaker Worksheet: Guest Speaker Presentation Worksheet.docx
   + Charity McLarty
   + Richland County Attorney:  https://www.richland.org/253/County-Attorney
   + Crime and Punishment  
* 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
* 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
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Book Problems and Worksheet           




Day 66: Tuesday, December 12th 2023
* Charity McLarty Guest Speaker Presentation
   + Guest Speaker Worksheet: Guest Speaker Presentation Worksheet.docx  
   + Alternative Assignment
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Guest Speaker Worksheet      



Day 67: Wednesday, December 13th 2023
* Guest Speaker/Alternative Worksheet DUE
  + Review Presentation      
* 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/
   + 60 Minutes "Crime and Punishment"(13:56): https://www.cbsnews.com/videos/crime-and-punishment/
   + 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
* Book Review and Chapter Review Worksheet
   + Book Problems 15.2 on pg. 174 and 15.5 A-D on pg. 181
   + Chapter Review Worksheet: Chapter 15 Basic Concepts Worksheet.pdf
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Book Review and Chapter Review Worksheet  




Day 68: Thursday, December 14th 2023
*  Judge Bidegaray in Class
   + 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
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Day 69: Monday, December 18th 2023 SEMESTER EXAM WEEK: 

*  Modified Schedule with 1 Semester Exam

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
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Day 70: Tuesday, December 19th 2023 SEMESTER EXAM WEEK:  
* 2 Morning/1 Afternoon Semester Exam
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
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Day 71: Wednesday, December 20th 2023 SEMESTER EXAM WEEK: Filler- Layne Johnson or Joel's Friend Ryan      
* 2 Morning/1 Afternoon Semester Exam  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
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Day 72: Thursday, December 21st(1/2 Day)--LAST DAY OF 2nd Quarter/SEMESTER/CLASS  
* Judge B Available  
* Morning: All Classes/Afternoon: Grading by Teacher (Teacher PIR)
* iCivics Game---Do I have a right
* Unit Test Review   
* Textbook Return
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
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WINTER BREAK: Friday, December 22nd-Monday,January 1st: 2nd Semester Begins Tuesday, January 2nd 









NEXT YEAR/SEMESTER: 
* Guest Speaker Worksheet Handout/Overview of speaker, presentation, and obligations: Guest Speaker Worksheet Fall 2022.docx    
   +  Marvin Youpee, Jr.  
   + Lead Prosecutorial Specialist at Fort Peck Reservation 
   + Tribal Law  

* Fort Peck Reservation Lead Prosecutorial Specialist Marvin Youpee, Jr. in Class
   + Guest Speaker Worksheet
   + Alternative Assignment: 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Guest Speaker Worksheet or Alternative Assignment