Sidney Public Schools

CIVIL LAW: FALL SEMESTER 2023


Class Info & Important Websites
* Course Syllabus:  CIVIL 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: 
          + Torts- Unit 3: pgs. 200-201
          + Consumer Law- Unit 4: pgs. 254-256
          + Family Law-Unit 5 pgs. 350-352  
* Chapter 17 Torts: A Civil Wrong
   + Torts Introductions and The Idea of Liability (pgs. 202-205)
* Boston Legal Video: S4 E15: "Tabloid Nation"
   + Worksheet: Boston Legal Video Civil Law Single Case Worksheet 2022.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Notes & Boston Legal Video Worksheet     




Day 2: Friday, August 18th 2023
* Chapter 17 Torts: A Civil Wrong
   + Torts Introductions and The Idea of Liability (pgs. 202-205)
* Boston Legal Video: S4 E15: "Tabloid Nation"
   + Worksheet: Boston Legal Video Civil Law Single Case Worksheet 2022.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Boston Legal Video Worksheet      




Day 3: Monday, August 21st 2023
* Announcements   
   + Dual Enrollment Form Due THURSDAY    
* Review and Correct Boston Legal Video Worksheet  
* Chapter Book Problems (Modified)
   + Book Problems 17.1 A-G on pg. 204
     1. Identify the Plaintiff
     2. Identify the Plaintiff's Best Argument
     3. Identify the Defendant 
     4. Identify the Defendant's Best Argument  
     5. You Be The Judge: Decide the Case and Explain Your Ruling
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Book Problems (Modified) on pg. 204 & Chapter Notes      




Day 4: Tuesday, August 22nd 2023
* Review and Correct Chapter Book Problems (Modified) on pg. 204 & Chapter Notes          
* Chapter 17 Torts: A Civil Wrong
   + The Idea of Torts: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow (pgs. 206-207)
   + Tobacco: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) 18:10 Minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UsHHOCH4q8&t=306s
   + Suing Social Media: Families Say Social Media Algorithms put their kids in Danger|60 Minutes (13:28 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItAseX1x_9o&t=229s
* Chapter Book Problems17.2 A-D on pg. 207
   + Social Media Video/Lawsuit  
       - Notes
       - A1
       - A2
       - B1
       - B2
       - C1
       - C2
       - D
       - Parent's View       
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Book Problems 17.2 A-D w/ Social Media Video/Lawsuit  




Day 5: Wednesday, August 23rd 2023
* Review and Correct Book Problems 17.2 A-D and Video Problems
* Chapter 17 Torts: A Civil Wrong  
   + Types of Torts (pgs. 207-208)    
   + Taking Your Case to Court (pgs. 209-212)    
* Chapter Book Problems  
   + 17.3 A-C on pg. 208    
   + 17.4 A-D on 210
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Book Problems  17.3 A-C on pg. 208 and 17.4 A-D on 210      




Day 6: Thursday, August 24th 2023
* Announcements   
   + Dual Enrollment Form DUE    
* Review and Correct Book Problems 17.3 A-C on pg. 208 and 17.4 A-D on 210          
* “A Civil Action” Movie
   + Video Worksheet: A Civil Action Video Worksheet 2023.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* “A Civil Action” Video Worksheet  




Day 7: Monday, August 28th 2023
* Chapter 17 Torts: A Civil Wrong
   + Taking Your Case to Court (pgs. 209-212)  
* “A Civil Action” Movie
   + Video Worksheet: A Civil Action Video Worksheet 2023.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* “A Civil Action” Video Worksheet  




Day 8: Tuesday, August 29th 2023  
* Announcement   
   + Guest Speaker Worksheet Handout/Overview of speaker, presentation, and obligations: Guest Speaker Worksheet.docx  
      - Lisa Hettich
      - Attorney
      - Torts and Civil Law    
* Chapter 17 Torts: A Civil Wrong
   + Taking Your Case to Court (pgs. 209-212)    
* “A Civil Action” Movie
   + Video Worksheet: A Civil Action Video Worksheet 2023.docx  
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Litigation Funding: A multibillion-dollar industry for investments in lawsuits with little oversight - CBS News (13:08 Minutes): https://www.cbsnews.com/news/litigation-funding-60-minutes-2022-12-18/  
   + Notes
   + Summary and Individual Response
   + Response of my parent(s), guardian(s), adult(s), and/or peer(s)    
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* “A Civil Action” Video Worksheet  




Day 9: Wednesday, August 30th 2023
* “A Civil Action” Video Worksheet DUE    
* Lisa Hettich Presentacion: Torts
   + Guest Speaker Worksheet: 
  + Alternative Assignment:
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Guest Speaker Worksheet or Alternative Assignment        




Day 10: Thursday, August 31st 2023
* Lisa Hettich Guest Speaker Worksheet/Alternative Worksheet DUE
   + Review Guest Speaker Presentation            
* Chapter 17 Torts: A Civil Wrong
   + Taking Your Case to Court (pgs. 209-212)    
* Book Problems
   + 17.5 A-D on pg. 212  
   + 17.6 A-D on pg. 212
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Book Problems    




LABOR DAY WEEKEND Friday 09/01-Monday 09/04
OPTIONAL Assignment: "Erin Brockovich" 
   1. Video Notes 
   2. List AND Describe ONE concept, idea, or principle related to class lecture/discussions/Notes
   3. List AND describe ONE terms or concepts that you learned through the movie and did not know beforehand.   
   4. Summary of Movie: How does the title of the movie relate to the events occurring in the movie?   
   5. Amazon Rating: # of Stars and Should the Movie Continue to be offered?       




Day 11: Tuesday, September 5th 2023
* Chapter 17 Torts: A Civil Wrong
   + Insurance (pgs. 213-217)
* Guest Speaker Worksheet: Guest Speaker Worksheet.docx
   + Speaker: Cara Storm 
   + Position: Insurance Agent for Mountain West Farm Bureau  
   + Topic/Focus of Presentation: Insurance
* Book Problems 
   + 17.7 A-D on pg. 213
   + 17.8 and 7.9 A-B on pg. 215
   + 17.10 A-D on pg. 217
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Book Problems 17.7-17.10  




Day 12: Wednesday, September 6th 2023
* Cara Storm Presentation: Insurance
   + Guest Speaker Worksheet: Guest Speaker Worksheet.docx  
 + Alternative Assignment: Cara Storm Alternative Worksheet.pdf
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Guest Speaker Worksheet or Alternative Assignment   




Day 13: Thursday, September 7th 2023
*   Cara Storm Guest Speaker Worksheet/Alternative Worksheet DUE
   + Class Discussion
* Review and Grade Book Problems 17.7-17.10
* Chapter 17 Torts: A Civil Wrong
   + Worker's Compensation (pgs. 217-218)
* Book Problem and Chapter Worksheet
   + 17.11 A-D on pg. 218
   + Chapter Worksheet
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Book Problems and Chapter Worksheet  




Day 14: Friday, September 8th, 2023
* Boston Legal S2E15 "Smile"  
   + Worksheet: Boston Legal Video Civil Law Single Case Worksheet 2022.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Boston Legal S2E15 "Smile" Worksheet        



 
OPTIONAL Assignment: "The Rainmaker" 
   1. Video Notes 
   2. List AND Describe ONE concept, idea, or principle related to class lecture/discussions/Notes
   3. List AND describe ONE terms or concepts that you learned through the movie and did not know beforehand.   
   4. Summary of Movie: How does the title of the movie relate to the events occurring in the movie?   
   5. Amazon Rating: # of Stars and Should the Movie Continue to be offered?   




Day 15: Monday, September 11th 2023
* Review and Correct Chapter Book Problems and Chapter Worksheet    
* Chapter 18 Notes: Intentional Torts
   + Types of Damages (pgs. 219-220)
   + Torts that Injure Persons (pgs. 221-221)  
   + Fale Imprisonment (pgs. 224-225)  
* Book Problems 
   + 18.1 A-E on pg. 220
   + 18.2 A-B on pg. 222
   + 18.5 A-B on pg. 224
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Book Problems 




Day 16: Tuesday, September 12th 2023
* Review and Correct Chapter Book Problems   
* Chapter 18 Notes: Intentional Torts
   + Infliction of Emotional Distress: pgs. 222-223
   + Torts Related to Defamation (pgs. 225-226) 
Entertainment Tonight (ET) “Johnny Depp Trial: Amber Heard-Cross Examination Ends (Highlights)” (12:30 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfOgIfWOWO4    
* iCivics Game and Chapter Book Problems
   + icivics.org "Argument Wars: Snyder v. Phelps": https://www.icivics.org/games/argument-wars
       - If Present: Participation Grade/If Absent: Print certificate at end of game for grade
       - Record Score and Whether you won or Lost  
   + Book Problems
       - 18.3 A-C on pg. 223      
       - 18.6 A-D on pg. 225     
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Megyn Kelly Discusses the Amber Heard-Johnny Depp Defamation Trial (about 50 minutes in): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcaSdVxm4Mk
       1. Notes
       2. Include a bit of knowledge, a quote, or anecdote from the podcast that you found insightful and explain why you chose it.   
       3. If you were going to explain this podcast to a peer or parent how would you relate it to torts and what we are studying ? Explain in 2+ Sentences  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* iCivics Game and Chapter Book Problems  




Day 17: Wednesday, September 13th 2023
* Review and Grade Podcast Notes/Responses, Chapter Worksheet, and Chapter Book Problems     
   + SNL Cold Open "Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Trial" (5:16 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8R3EXXlKxg  
* Chapter 18 Notes: Intentional Torts
   + Torts that Harm Property: pg. 224-228    
* Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems  
   + Chapter Terms Worksheet: Chapter 18 Terms Worksheet.pdf  
   + You Be The Judge A, C, E, F on pg. 227
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems    




Day 18: Thursday, September 14th 2023
* Chapter 18 Notes: Intentional Torts
   + pg. 228-230
* Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems
   + Chapter Worksheet  Chapter 18 Grid Worksheet.pdf    
   + Book Problems :
       - 18.7 on pg. 229   
       - You Be The Judge A-E on pg. 230 Directions:
          1. Who would be the plaintiff? Who would be the defendant? Explain  
          2. Which Intentional Tort is involved in each case? Explain
          3. What Tort Defense would be Used in each case? Explain  
          4. Do you believe there would be a successful case and the defendant found liable?   
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems     




Day 19: Monday, September 18th 2023
* Chapter 19 Notes: Negligence
   + Elements of Negligence and Duty and Breach (pgs. 232-233)
* Chapter Book Problems
   + 18.8 #1-3 on pg. 231
   + 19.1 A-F on pg. 234
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Book Problems    




Day 20: Tuesday, September 19th 2023
* Chapter 19 Notes: Negligence
   + Elements of Negligence and Duty and Breach (pgs. 232-233)  
   + Adam Ruins Everything: McDonald’s (5:33 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNWh6Kw3ejQ  
* Hot Coffee Documentary (YouTube under bmfaulhaber account)
   + Video Notes
   + DICE in 2+ Sentences Each
   + How did your answers to C-E  from 19.1 A-F on pg. 234 Change After Reading the Articles? Explain  
OR
* Alternative Assignment (If Absent) McDonald’s Case Handouts: Chapter 19 McDonalds Case Study Handout .pdf
      - Read and Highlight 
      - DICE (2+ Sentences Each using the word "Because" in your Response)
      - How did your answers to C-E  from 19.1 A-F on pg. 234 Change After Reading the Articles? Explain
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Talk to your Parent(s), Guardian(s), Adult(s) in your life or Peer(s) and; a) Get their Memory of the Case and/or Opinions, b) Discuss with them what you have Learned from the Packet/Class, and c) Summarize your conversation .    
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* McDonald's Hot Coffee Handouts Highlighting/Responses     





Day 21: Wednesday, September 20th 2023
* Review and Correct Assignment
* Guest Speaker Presentation Worksheet: Guest Speaker Worksheet  
   + Pete Maltese
   + General Practicing Attorney
   + Negligence Torts and Civil Law    
   + Alternative Assignment: Pete Maltese-Alternative Guest Speaker Assignment for Torts.pdf  
* Chapter 19 Notes: Negligence  
   + The Reasonable Person Standard (pgs. 235-237)
* Chapter Book Problems
   + 19.2 A-B on pg. 236
   + 19.3 A-F on pg. 237
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Book Problems    




Day 22: Thursday, September 21st 2023
* Guest Speaker Presentation 
   + Guest Speaker Worksheet: Guest Speaker Worksheet  
      - Pete Maltese
      - General Practicing Attorney
      - Torts and Civil Law    
   + Alternative Assignment: Pete Maltese-Alternative Guest Speaker Assignment for Torts.pdf
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Guest Speaker Worksheet         




Day 23: Monday, September 25th 2023  
* Guest Speaker Worksheet/Alternative Worksheet DUE
   + Class Discussion    
* Review and Correct Chapter Book Problems
* Chapter 19 Notes: Negligence
   + Causation and Damages (pgs. 238-240)
* Worksheet and Book Problems
   + STD Worksheet: Chapter 19 STDs Worksheet.pdf
   + 19.4 A-D on pg. 238
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems      




Day 24: Tuesday, September 26th 2022  
* Review and Correct Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems 
* Boston Legal Video: S4 E3 Chicken & the Leg 
   + Worksheet: Boston Legal Video Civil Law Single Case Worksheet  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Boston Legal Worksheet




Day 25: Wednesday, September 27th 2023  
* Boston Legal Video Worksheet DUE
   + Discussion of Case/Result 
* Chapter 19 Notes: Negligence
   + Defenses to Negligence Suits (pgs. 240-243)
* Chapter Book Problems    
   + 19.5 A-B on pg. 239
   + 19.6 A-B on pg. 240    
   + YBTJ on pg. 243 A-G
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Defenses to Negligence Suits Chapter Book Problems    




Day 26: Thursday, September 28th 2023
* Review and Grade Defenses to Negligence Suits Chapter Book Problems   
* Chapter 19 Notes: Negligence  
   + pgs. 232-243 
* Chapter Worksheet
   + Chapter 19: Negligence T/F Worksheet Chapter 19 True-False Worksheet.pdf  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Worksheet  




Day 27: Monday, October 2nd 2023  
* Review and Grade Chapter Worksheet 
* Chapter 20 Notes: Strict Liability
   + Dangerous Activities: pg. 244-246
* Book Problems and Chapter Worksheet
   + Book Problem
       - 20.1 A-D on pg. 245
       - 20.2 A-C on pg. 246
   + Negligence v. Strict Liability Worksheet: Chapter 20 Negligence v Strict Liability Worksheet
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Book Problems and Chapter Worksheet




Day 28: Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023  
* Book Problems and Chapter Worksheet DUE
* Chapter 20 Notes: Strict Liability
   + Animals and Defective Products pgs. 246-248
   + Defenses: pg. 249    
* Chapter Book Problems and Worksheet  
   + 20.3 A-D on pg. 247
   + 20.5 A-D on pg. 249
   + Strict Liability Case Studies Worksheet: Chapter 20 Case Studies Worksheet.pdf
       - Problems #1-2  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Book Problems and Worksheet    




Day 29: Wednesday, October 4th 2023  
* Review and Correct Chapter Book Problems and Worksheet      
* Chapter 21 Notes: Tort Reform (pgs. 250-253)
   + "Hot Coffee" Documentary  
* Book Problems and Chapter Worksheet
   + Chapter 21 Workheet: Chapter 21 Tort Reform Worksheet.pdf:
   + Book Problem 21.1 A-E
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Book Problems and Chapter Worksheet    




Day 30: Thursday, October 5th 2023-Homecoming Assembly
* Chapter 21 Notes: Tort Reform 
   + Tort Reform pgs. 250-253  
   + "Hot Coffee" Documentary  
* Book Problems and Chapter Worksheet
   + Chapter 21 Workheet: Chapter 21 Tort Reform Worksheet.pdf:
   + Book Problem 21.1 A-E
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Book Problems and Chapter Worksheet




OPTIONAL Assignment: "Flash of Genius" 
   1. Video Notes 
   2. List AND Describe ONE concept, idea, or principle related to class lecture/discussions/Notes
   3. List AND describe ONE terms or concepts that you learned through the movie and did not know beforehand.   
   4. Summary of Movie: How does the title of the movie relate to the events occurring in the movie?   
   5. Amazon Rating: # of Stars and Should the Movie Continue to be offered?        




Day 31: Monday, October 9th 2023-Shakespeare in the Schools (Modified Class Schedules) 
*  iCivics Game Participation    
   +  Play iCivics.org game "Do I Have a Right?": https://www.icivics.org/games/do-i-have-right
        - 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)  
* Test Prep
   + Torts Unit Test: Chapters 17-21 (pgs. 200-253)  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* iCivics Game Participation       




Day 32: Tuesday, October 10th 2023
* Torts Unit Test
   + Unit 3: Chapters 17-21 (pgs. 200-253)
* After Test
   + Read an UpFront Case
   + Play an iCivics Game
   + Begin Chapter 22 Notes
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Torts Unit Test




Day 33: Wednesday, October 11th 2023
* Chapter 22: Contracts Notes
   + Take notes on Contracts/Elements of a Contract: pgs. 256-257   
* "100 Years: One Women's Fight for Justice" Blackfoot Indian Lawsuit Movie (1:15:15 Minutes)
    1. Notes 
    2. Include a quote or anecdote from the video that you found insightful and explain why you choose it.     
    3. Describe and Discuss the Dawes Act and its role in this video. 
    4. Elouise Cobell says in the film that this was NOT an Indian issue. What IS the issue?  
    5. What was one of the problems with the legislation in the still-photo of the individual Indian claim settlement fund document? Explain why it mattered.  
    6. If you were going to explain this video to a peer or parent, what would you tell him/her? (Explain in 2+ Sentences)
    7. List and discuss the idea, concept, or principle learned as it relates to class    
    8. Write an Amazon Review in 3-5 sentences including;
        a. # of stars (5 Max) based upon what you learned
        b. You found interesting and learned from the video
        c. Should this video be shown again for future classes? Explain 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Notes/Responses  




Day 34: Thursday, October 12th 2023-1st Quarter Ends   
* Tort Test Review  
* Chapter 22: Contracts Notes
   + Take notes on Contracts/Elements of a Contract: pgs. 256-257   
* "100 Years: One Women's Fight for Justice" Blackfoot Indian Lawsuit Movie (1:15:15 Minutes)
    1. Notes 
    2. Include a quote or anecdote from the video that you found insightful and explain why you choose it.     
    3. Describe and Discuss the Dawes Act and its role in this video. 
    4. Elouise Cobell says in the film that this was NOT an Indian issue. What IS the issue?  
    5. What was one of the problems with the legislation in the still-photo of the individual Indian claim settlement fund document? Explain why it mattered.  
    6. If you were going to explain this video to a peer or parent, what would you tell him/her? (Explain in 2+ Sentences)
    7. List and discuss the idea, concept, or principle learned as it relates to class    
    8. Write an Amazon Review in 3-5 sentences including;
        a. # of stars (5 Max) based upon what you learned
        b. You found interesting and learned from the video
        c. Should this video be shown again for future classes? Explain 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Notes/Responses      




Day 35: Monday, October 16th 2023-2nd Quarter Begins
*  Review and Discuss Blackfoot Indian Lawsuit Movie (1:15:15 Minutes)
* Chapter 22: Contracts Notes
   + Take notes on Contracts/Elements of a Contract: pgs. 256-257 
   + Watch Contract Video: Contract Law Clip
* Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems
   + Chapter Worksheet: The House Sale Contract Worksheet.pdf
   + Book Problems 22.1 A-F on pg. 257  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems  




Day 36: Tuesday, October 17th 2023  
* Review and Grade Book Problems
* Chapter 22: Contract Notes
   + Take notes on Illegal Contracts, Breach of Contract: pgs. 259-262 
* Podcast Notes/Response
   + HISTORY This Week: "Surrogacy on the Stand" (25 Minutes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/history-this-week/id1493453604?i=1000513928535
   1-3. Notes
       4. Summary of podcast 
       5. List and Discuss the Best Reason(s) to support the surrogate mother? 
       6. List and Discuss the Best Reason(s) to support the family?   
       7. List AND Discuss the most important legal idea, concept, or principle learned.   
       8. Either of the following: What Disturbed You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response and in 2+ Sentences) 
       9. If you were a judge in this contract case, how would you have decided? Explain using terms and information from the chapter and Podcast.
     10. Do you believe posthumous surrogacy is legal? Explain. 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Podcast Notes/Responses  




Day 37: Wednesday, October 18th 2023  
* Chapter 22: Contracts Notes
   + Take notes on Contracts/Elements of a Contract: pgs. 256-257 
* Chapter Book Problems
   + 22.2 on pg. 258 A-B
   + 22.3 on pg. 259 A-C
   + 22.4 on pg. 260 A-C
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Book Problems    




Thursday, October 19th & Friday, October 20th: NO SCHOOL-MEA CONVENTION
OPTIONAL Assignment: "Pepsi, Where is my Jet?" (4 Episodes/40 Points)
   + For Each Episode: 
      1. Episode Notes  
      2. List AND Describe ONE concept, idea, or principle related to class lecture/discussions/Notes or learned through the episode and did not know beforehand.     
     



Day 38: Monday, October 23rd 2023
*  Review and Grade Book Problems
* Chapter 22: Contract Notes
   + Take notes on Illegal Contracts, Breach of Contract: pgs. 259-262 
* Chapter Worksheet and  Book Problems
* Contracts Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems     
   + Contracts Chapter Worksheet: Chapter 22-23-Contracts Review Worksheet.pdf  
   + 22.5 A-B on pg. 262   
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Contracts Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems




Day 39: Tuesday, October 24th 2023
* Chapter 22: Contract Notes
   + Take notes on Illegal Contracts, Breach of Contract: pgs. 259-262 
* Boston Legal S4E10 "Green Christmas"  
   + Worksheet: Boston Legal Video Civil Law Single Case Worksheet 2022.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Boston Legal S4E10 "Green Christmas" Worksheet    




Day 40: Wednesday, October 25th 2023
* Review and Grade Boston Legal S4E10 "Green Christmas" Worksheet      
* Chapter 23: Warranties 
   + Take Notes on Warranties: Express Warranties, Implied Warranties, Disclaimers: pgs. 263-268 
* Chapter Book Problems
   + 23.1 A-C on pg. 265
   + 23.2 A-F on pg. 267
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Book Problems  




Day 41: Thursday, October 26th 2023
* Grade and Review Chapter Book Problems    
* Chapter 23: Warranties 
   + Take Notes on Warranties: Express Warranties, Implied Warranties, Disclaimers: pgs. 263-268 
* Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems
   + Basic Concepts Worksheet: Chapter 23-24- Warranties Basic Concepts Worksheet.pdf     
   + Chapter Book Problems  
      - 23.3 A-C on pg. 268   
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems    




OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT: Speaker John Mudd, State of Montana Bar Association President @ 10:15        
    + 20 Point Assignment: Notes and Summary/Response



Day 42: Monday, October 30th 2023
* Review and Correct Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems      
* Guest Speaker Prep
   + Worksheet: Guest Speaker Presentation Worksheet.docx
   + Speaker
       - Kevin Mayer
       - Former President Richland Federal Credit Union
       - Credit and Other Financial Services      
* Chapter 24: Credit and Other Financial Services Notes
   + The Basics/Credit: pgs. 269-277 
* Book Problems
   + 24.1 on pg. 273 A-D
   + 24.2 on pg. 278 A-D
   + 24.3 on pg. 280 A-B  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Book Problems  




Day 43: Tuesday, October 31st 2023
* Review and Grade Chapter Book Problems      
* Chapter 24: Credit and Other Financial Services Notes
   + Paying for College/Cost of Credit: pg. 279-283 
   + Lending/Applying for Credit/Default: pg. 284-289
* Book Problems
   + 24.5 A-C on pg. 283 
   + 24.6 A-C on pg. 285 
   + 24.7 A-C on pg. 289
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Book Problems  




Day 44: Wednesday, November 1st 2023
* Kevin Mayer Presentacion
   + Guest Speaker Worksheet: Guest Speaker Presentation Worksheet.docx
   + Alternative Assignment: Equal Credit Opportunity Investigating Activity Worksheet.pdf
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Guest Speaker or Alternative Worksheet  




Day 45: Thursday, November 2nd 2023  
* Kevin Mayer Guest Speaker Worksheet/Alternative Worksheet DUE  
   + Review Guest Speaker Presentation
   + Alternative Assignment: Equal Credit Opportunity Investigating Activity Worksheet.pdf    
* Review and Grade Chapter Book Problems      
* Chapter 24: Credit and Other Financial Services Notes    
* Chapter Worksheet
   + Worksheet: Chapter 24-25-Credit and Other Financial Services Basic Concepts Worksheet
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Worksheet    




Day 46: Monday, November 6th 2023
* Chapter 25: Deceptive Sales Practices 
   + pgs. 290-300
* Chapter Book Problems
   + 25.2 A-C on pg. 295 
   + 25.3 A-C only on pg. 296
   + 25.4 A-C on pg. 297
   + 25.6 on pg. 300
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Book Problems    




Day 47: Tuesday, November 7th 2023
* Chapter 25: Deceptive Sales Practices 
   + pgs. 290-300
   + Guest Speaker
       - Marissa Topp 
       - Eagle Country Ford 
       - Credit, Warranties and Other Concerns when Buying a Car      
* Chapter Worksheets 
   + Worksheet: Chapter 25-26- Deceptive Sales Practices Terms Worksheet.pdf
   + Worksheet: Chapter 25-26-Deceptive Sales Tactics T and F Worksheet.pdf      
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Worksheets  




Day 48: Wednesday, November 8th 2023
* Marissa Topp from Eagle Ford Presentation about Buying a Car 
   + Guest Speaker Worksheet: Guest Speaker Presentation Worksheet.docx
   + Alternative Worksheet: Marissa Topp Alternative Assignment.pdf
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Guest Speaker or Alternative Worksheet   




Day 49: Thursday, November 9th 2023
* Marissa Topp Guest Speaker Worksheet/Alternative Worksheet DUE
   + Review Guest Speaker Presentation  
* Chapter 27: Major Purchases Notes
   + Take Notes on Buying a Car: pg. 321-326 
* Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems
   + Chapter Worksheet  
       - Worksheet: Car Buying-Activity Worksheet.pdf  
   + Chapter Book Problems  
       - 27.1 on pg. 323
       - 27.2 A-E on pg. 325  
       - 27.3 A-B on pg. 325  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems        
 



Day 50: Monday, November 13th 2023
* Chapter 27: Major Purchases: Renting a place to live Notes
   + Take notes on Renting/Leases: pg. 327-334
* Chapter Book Problems
   + 27.5 on page 329 A-C 
   + 27.8 A-G on pg. 335     
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Book Problems      




Day 51: Tuesday November 14th 2023
* Guest Speaker Worksheet Handout: Guest Speaker Presentation Worksheet.docx
   + Bob Burnison
   + Landlord 
   + Renting a House/Apartment       
* Chapter 27: Major Purchases: Renting a place to live Notes
   + Take notes on Renting/Leases: pg. 334-341
* Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems
   + Landlord/Tenant Obligation Worksheet: Chapter 27-28- Landlord-Tennant Worksheet.pdf    
   + 27.9 A-D on page 337   
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems  




Day 52: Wednesday, November 15th 2023  
* Guest Speaker Bob Burnison Presentation about Renting a House/Apartment 
   + Guest Speaker Worksheet: Guest Speaker Presentation Worksheet.docx
   + Alternative Worksheet: Bob Burnison Landlord-Tenant Alternative Assignment.pdf
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Guest Speaker or Alternative Worksheet   




Day 53: Thursday, November 16th 2023
* Bob Burnison Guest Speaker Worksheet/Alternative Worksheet DUE
   + Review Guest Speaker Presentation  
* Chapter 27: Major Purchases: Renting a place to live Notes
   + Take Notes on Renting/Leases: pg. 345-343
* Chapter  Book Problems
   + 27.10 A-E on page 339       
   + 27.12 A-C on pg. 341  
   + 27.13 A-B on pg. 342
   + 27.14 on pg. 343  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Book Problems      




Day 54: Monday, November 20th 2023
* Chapter 27: Major Purchases: Healthcare Notes
   + Take notes on Healthcare: pg. 346-349
* Book Review & CloseUp Packet    
   + Chapter Book Problems
       - 27.16 on page 349 A-D       
   + CloseUp Packet: Public Health Care Debate.pdf  
       - Notes
       - Any 2 Dice  
       - Packet Questions
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Book Review & CloseUp Packet  

Day 55: Tuesday, November 21st 2023
* Review and Grade Assignment 
* Chapter 27: Major Purchases: Healthcare Notes
   + Take notes on Healthcare: pg. 346-349"
* Freakonomics Radio Podcast: "The Most Ambitious Thing Humans Have Ever Attempted":https://freakonomics.com/podcast/the-most-ambitious-thing-humans-have-ever-attempted/
   + Podcast Notes/Responses 
       1. Podcast Notes
       2. Summarize the podcast in 2+ Sentences  
       3. Similarities between the podcast and the Packet              
       4. Differences between the podcast and the Packet    
       5. Include a quote or anecdote from the presentation that you found insightful and explain why you choose it.   
       6. Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)  
       7. What was the most important idea or concept that you learned? Answer in 2+ Sentences  
       8. What question(s) would you have asked if you had asked a question of the podcaster? Explain why you would have asked that question AND what you would have wanted and/or expected to hear/learn.      
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: When I told my Parent(s), Guardian(s), Adult(s) in my life about this podcast and what I wrote above he/she/they told me...I agree/disagree because... 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Podcast Notes/Responses      




Day 56: Wednesday, November 22nd 2023-1/2 Day/Noon Release
* Chapter 27: Major Purchases: Healthcare Notes
   + Take notes on Healthcare: pg. 346-349 
* Finish and Podcast Turn in Podcast Notes/Responses   
   + Freakonomics Radio Podcast: "The Most Ambitious Thing Humans Have Ever Attempted":https://freakonomics.com/podcast/the-most-ambitious-thing-humans-have-ever-attempted/
       1. Podcast Notes
       2. Summarize the podcast in 2+ Sentences  
       3. Similarities between the podcast and the Packet              
       4. Differences between the podcast and the Packet    
       5.  Include a quote or anecdote from the presentation that you found insightful and explain why you choose it.   
       6. Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)  
       7. What was the most important idea or concept that you learned? Answer in 2+ Sentences  
       8. What question(s) would you have asked if you had asked a question of the podcaster? Explain why you would have asked that question AND what you would have wanted and/or expected to hear/learn.      
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: When I told my Parent(s), Guardian(s), Adult(s) in my life about this podcast and what I wrote above he/she/they told me...I agree/disagree because... 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Podcast Notes/Responses          



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




Day 57: Monday, November 27th 2023
* Chapter 26 Notes: Becoming a Smart Consumer
   + Take Notes on Consumer Protections: pg. 301-315
* Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems 
   + Chapter Worksheet  
       - Worksheet: Chapter 26 Becoming a Smart Consumer Worksheet.pdf
   + Chapter Book Problems 
       - 26.7 A-C on pg. 314
       - 26.8 A-D on pg. 315
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems        




Day 58: Tuesday, November 28th 2023
* Review and Grade Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems    
* Chapter 26 Notes: Becoming a Smart Consumer
   + Take Notes on Direct Action By Consumer: pg. 316-320
      - Role Play pgs. 319-320     
* Legal Recourse 
   + "Hot Coffee Documentary: Mandatory Arbitration" 
      1. Notes
      2. Summarize the Issue from the Video.   
      3. Why do companies like mandatory arbitration?   
      4. What is criticism regarding mandatory arbitration? 
      5. Summarize the Resolution from the Video. 
   + Watch "Judy Justice" on Amazon Prime or Youtube   
      6. Notes
      7. Summarize the Issue from the Clip.   
      8. Plaintiff Arguments
      9. Defendant Arguments
    10. Summarize the Resolution. Do you Agree/Disagree  with the resolution?   
   + Alternative Small Claims Court Instructions Packet: Small Claims Packet.pdf
      1. Read, Highlight or Underline
      2. Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Interested You? (List AND Explain in 2+ Sentences using the word "because" in your response)  
      3. Either of the following: What Confused You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain in 2+ Sentences using the word "because" in your response)  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter 26 Notes: Becoming a Smart Consumer Notes           

 
 

Day 59: Wednesday, November 29th 2023
* Chapter 45: Rights and Responsibilities in the Workplace (pgs. 551-575)
   + Conditions on the Job: Wages and Hours, Equal Pay Act, Taxes and Benefits,  Labor Relations  (559-564)    
*  Annenberg Classroom Video: "A Call to Act: Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co." (23 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/call-act-ledbetter-v-goodyear-tire-rubber-co/
  1-4. Notes
      5. Summarize the Legal Issue from the video in 2+ Sentences
      6. What did the Supreme Court say regarding the Legal Issue? Explain in 2+ Sentences
      7. What was the conclusion of the story? What did Congress and the President do as a result of the Supreme Court Decision? Explain in 2+ Sentences  
      8. Include a quote or anecdote from the presentation that you found insightful and explain why you choose it.  
      9. Choose any of the Following: What Enlightened You?, What Interested You? What Disturbed You?, OR What Confused You?
     10. List AND describe a legal term or concept that you learned through the video and did not know beforehand. 
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: "A Conversation on the Constitution With Stephen Breyer: Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co." (9 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/conversation-constitution-ledbetter-v-goodyear-tire-rubber-co/
   + Notes
   + Summary/What interested you/What You Learned 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Notes/Response     

Day 60: Thursday,  November 30th 2023

* Review and Grade Video Notes/Response    
* Chapter 45: Rights and Responsibilities in the Workplace (pgs. 551-575)
   + The Job Interview, Background Checks and Testing of Applicants, Wages and Hours, and taxes and Benefits (pgs. 551-558)
* Chapter Book Problems
   + 45.1 A & D on pg. 554
   + 45.2 on pg. 556  
   + 45.3 A-C on pg. 557  
   + 45.4 A-C on pg. 559
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Book Problems    




Day 61: Monday, December 4th 2023
* Review and Grade Chapter Book Problems         
* Chapter 45: Rights and Responsibilities in the Workplace
   + Privacy at Work (pgs. 565-567) 
* Chapter Book Problems
   + 45.8 A-C on pg. 567  
   + YBTJ  A-F on pg. 568
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Book Problems       




Day 62: Tuesday, December 5th 2023
* Review and Grade Chapter Book Problems     
* Chapter 45: Rights and Responsibilities in the Workplace
   + Losing a Job (pgs. 568-575)       
* Boston Legal Video: Season 1 E 12: "From Whence We Came"
   + Worksheet: Boston Legal Video Civil Law Single Case Worksheet 2022.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Boston Legal Video Worksheet            




Day 63: Wednesday, December 6th 2023
* Boston Legal Video Worksheet DUE
   + Discussion of Case/Result     
* Chapter 45: Rights and Responsibilities in the Workplace
   + Losing a Job (pgs. 568-575)         
* Chapter Book Problems
   + 45.9 A-H on pg. 570  
   + 45.12 A-D on pg. 575
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Book Problems      




Day 64: Thursday, December 7th 2023
* Review and Grade Chapter Book Problems       
* Chapter 45: Rights and Responsibilities in the Workplace  
   + Chapter Worksheet
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Worksheet   






Day 65: Monday, December 11th 2023
* Review and Grade Chapter Worksheet
* Unit 5: Family Law
   + Chapters 28-22
   + Montana Code Annotated "Marriage": https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0400/chapter_0010/parts_index.html
* Guest Speaker Worksheet Handout: Guest Speaker Presentation Worksheet.docx  
   + Katherine Bidegaray
   + State District Court (7) Judge
   + Family Law  
* Chapter 28: Law and the American Family 
   + Take notes on the chapter: pgs. 352-356 
* Chapter 29: Marriage 
   + "Getting Married": pgs. 357-358 and pgs. 359-366 "Legal Aspects of Marriage" 
* Chapter 29: Marriage Worksheet and Book Problems
   + Book Problems
       - 29.1 A-C on page 358 
       - 29.3 A-E on page 361 
       - 29.5 A-C on page 363 
   + Chapter 29: Marriage Worksheets: Chapter 29-31-Getting Marriage Worksheets.pdf
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter 29 Marriage Worksheet and Book Problems    




Day 66: Tuesday, December 12th 2023
* Grade and Review Worksheet and Book Problems
* Chapter 29: Marriage 
   + "Single People in Serious Relationships": pg. 371-373 
* Chapter 29: Marriage Worksheet and Book Problems
   + Book Problems 29.9 on page 372 A-D 
   + Chapter 29: Marriage Worksheet: Chapter 29-31-Marriage Terms Worksheet.pdf
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter 29 Marriage Worksheet and Book Problems    




Day 67: Wednesday, December 13th 2023
* Grade and Review Worksheet and Book Problems
* Chapter 30: Parents and Children
   + "Responsibilities Between Parents and Children": pg. 375-381 
* Chapter 30: Unplanned Pregnancy and Paternity Worksheet and Book Problems
   + Analyzing Activity Worksheet: Chapter 30-32-Unplanned Pregnancy and Paternity Worksheet.pdf
   + Book Problems
       - 30.1 on pg. 376
       - 30.2 A-C on pg. 377
       - 30.3 on Pg 379
       - 30.5 A-C on pg. 381
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems    




Day 68: Thursday, December 14th 2023
* Grade and Review Worksheet and Book Problems
* Chapter 30: Parents and Children
   + "Responsibilities Between Parents and Children": pg. 381-386
* Judge Bidegaray in Class
   + Presentation Workheet: Presentation Note Sheet 2022.docx  
   + Alternative Assignment: 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Guest Speaker Worksheet


 

Day 69: Monday, December 18th 2023 Class from 10:16-10:59   

SEMESTER EXAM WEEK: Modified Schedule with 1 Semester Exam: Period 6

* Judge B. Presentation Guest Speaker Worksheet or Alternative Assignment DUE   
* Chapter 30: Parents and Children
   + "Responsibilities Between Parents and Children": pg. 381-386
* Worksheet and Book Problems
   + True/False Worksheet: Chapter 30-32-Parents and Children True-False Worksheet.pdf
   + Book Problems
       - 30.6 A-C on pg. 382
       - 30.8 A-D on pg. 385
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems      

Day 70: Tuesday, December 19th 2023 SEMESTER EXAM WEEK: Periods 1, 3, and 5 Meet
* No Class
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* N/A     




Day 71: Wednesday, December 20th 2023 SEMESTER EXAM WEEK: Other Tests in Periods 2 & 5
* Grade and Review Worksheet and Book Problems  
* Unit Exam 10:00 a.m. - 11:45 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 72: Thursday, December 21st(1/2 Day)--LAST DAY OF 2nd Quarter/SEMESTER/CLASS  
* Class from 9:43-10:14    

   + Return Textbook   
   + Unit Test Review     
   + Play icivigs.org game-Do I Have a Right?: https://www.icivics.org/games/do-i-have-right  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* N/A 

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