Sidney Public Schools

FOUNDATIONS OF AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (SPRING SEMESTER 2024)

Class Info & Important Websites

* Course Syllabus: Syllabus FALL 2023.doc

* Civics Montana: https://civics.sosmt.gov/
* Montana Voter Registration: https://sosmt.gov/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=766&wpfd_file_id=47309&token=acb38cbb998e43108cfd572bc458c4ff&preview=1
* Montana Secretary of State Election and Voter Services Website:  https://sosmt.gov/elections/ 
* iCivics: https://icivics.org/

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

* Stossel in the Classroom: https://stosselintheclassroom.org/video-library/ 

* Think the Vote: https://www.thinkthevote.com/

* Oyez: https://www.oyez.org/

* The Babylon Bee: https://babylonbee.com/

* The Onion: https://www.theonion.com/ 

* Real Clear Politics: https://www.realclearpolitics.com/
* 270 to Win: https://www.270towin.com/
* FiveThirtyEight (538): https://fivethirtyeight.com/  
* CNN 10:  https://www.cnn.com/cnn10


Day 1: Tuesday, January 2nd 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Complaints, Questions, Current Events, Jabber 
   + Class Clip
      - Malala/Jon Stewart Interview (16:10 Total Minutes-Relevant info about 12:30 Minutes in): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjGL6YY6oMs&t=759s     

* Syllabus/Review: Syllabus FALL 2023.doc
   + Website (Not Google Classroom)
   + Expectations and General Class Rules  
   + Each quarter’s grade will be based on a variety of the following that will ALL be categorized together
      -Test grades will be put in the gradebook at double the value (usually the % grade)
   + Civic Extensions
       - Civic Engagements: City Council and School Board, Police Ride-Alongs, Court Cases and Hearings, and MonDak Heritage Center 
       - Civic Participation: Talon/Concessions, Board Games, Voting Registration and Voting, American Politics Club (APC) Meeting attendance and Participation 

       - Civic Enrichments: Friday Movies, TED Talks and Political Events 
          + Next Friday's Video: "Mitt"@ 10:15   

* Why School? Why Government? Worksheet
   + Complete Why School? Why Government Worksheet with 2+ sentences for EACH Response: Why School -Why Government Worksheet.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Why School? Why Government? Worksheet      

Day 2: Wednesday, January 3rd 2024

* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + SNL "WWII 101" (6:57 Minutes):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bdf_XdDwc-o
   + Review Why School? Why Government? Worksheet/Worksheet DUE   
   + Remaining Syllabus Questions

* Citizenship Pre-Test (Inventory of Basic Civic Knowledge): Citizenship Pre-Test.docx
   + On a Separate Sheet of Paper Answer what you know-Completion Grade
   + Review Tomorrow  
   + After Pre-Test: iCivics Games
       - "Sortify": https://www.icivics.org/games/sortify      
       - "Immigration Nation": https://www.icivics.org/games/immigration-nation
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Ask (Verbally) Your Parent(s)/Guardian(s)/Sibling(s) the 50 Citizenship Test Questions
   + Record Who You asked and the Score(s) 

   + What You Learned from the exercise        

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Citizenship Pre-Test (Inventory of Basic Civic Knowledge)    




Day 3: Thursday, January 4th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Review Citizenship Pre-Test (Inventory of Basic Civic Knowledge)         
       - How did we do? Students/Parents
   + Class Clip
       - Jaywalking "Citizenship Test" Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJlY9C7YWzI    
* Civic Ignorance
   + Presidential Power vis-à-vis marijuana legalization 
   + January 6th Insurrection
   + Washington Post Crime Statistics Database: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/investigations/police-shootings-database/  
   + Class Clip
       - (Former) Justice David Souter on Civic Knowledge (from 3:25 until 6:36); http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/perils-of-eroded-civic-knowledge-forewarned-790540867791?cid=sm_fb_maddow  
* Citizenship Test as Graduation Requirement Packet
   + Packet: Citizenship Test Requirement Packet.docx  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Citizenship Test as Graduation Requirement Packet




Day 4: Friday, January 5th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Review and Discuss Citizenship Test as Graduation Requirement Packet Obligations (DUE MONDAY) 
* Citizenship Test for a Grade
   + Scantron: Bring a Pencil
   + After Test: Finish Citizenship Test as Graduation Requirement Packet
      - After Packet
          + Chaper Notes
          + UpFront Magazine
          + iCivics Games
              - "Sortify": https://www.icivics.org/games/sortify      
              - "Immigration Nation": https://www.icivics.org/games/immigration-nation
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Citizenship Test/Citizenship Test as Graduation Requirement Packet  




NO Civic Extension Video

Day 5: Monday, January 8th 2024

* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Is Jaywalking Real, and Why Does it Matter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Url1HL6oEx   
   + Citizenship Test as Graduation Requirement Packet DUE 

       - Review and Discuss w/ Citizenship Test (for Grade)
       - Results (Answer Key Passed Around)   
* Note Outline: Chapter 1 Note Outline.docx 
   + Text and Pocket Constitution Handout (Put Name in INK in both)
   + How to take Notes Overview/T-Notes or Cornell Notes
* Chapter 1: Foundations of Government
   + Chapter Notes I: The Functions of Government (pgs. 6-8)    
   + Izzit "World of Money" Video (15:56 Minutes): https://www.izzit.org/products/detail.php?video=world_of_money
       1-3. Video Notes to Notebook 
          4. Before money, how did people trade? Explain
          5. What is an agora? Why was it important in Greek culture? 
          6. Where did the word salary come from? Explain
          7. What civilization created coins? Why?
          8. What civilization created paper money? Why? 
          9. What is inflation? What is its cause?  

        10. As you learned in Mrs. F.’s Classroom, one of the defining features of a civilization is that it has a government. Explain, using examples from the video, what role does the government play in economic affairs?
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: HISTORY This Week: (27 Minutes)"Killing the Gold Standard": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/history-this-week/id1493453604?i=1000516765287
   + Notes, Worth Listening to? Explain       
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* World of Money Video Notes/Responses  

Day 6: Tuesday, January 9th 2024

* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + World of Money Video Notes/Responses DUE
       - Review and Correct
   + U.S. Debt Clock: https://www.usdebtclock.org/      

* Chapter 1: Foundations of Government
   + Chapter Notes I: The Functions of Government (pgs. 6-8)    
* Guest Speaker Worksheet Handout/Overview of speaker, presentation, and obligations: Mayor Norby and Jessica Chamberlin Guest Speaker Worksheet.docx       
  + Rick Norby and Jessica Chamberlin  
  + Mayor and City Clerk/Treasurer
  + Local Government      
* Guest Speakers: Mayor Rick Norby and City Clerk/Treasurer Jessica Chamberlin Prep
   + Guest Speaker Prep Worksheet:  Mayor Norby-Jessica Chamberlin Prep Worksheet.docx
   + Annenberg Video "Executive Branch: What does a Mayor Do?" (19 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/executive-branch-mayor/
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Guest Speakers Prep Worksheet    

Day 7: Wednesday, January 10th 2024

* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Guest Speaker Prep Worksheet DUE
* Mayor Rick Norby and City Clerk/Treasurer Jessica Chamberlin Presentation 
   + Guest Speaker Worksheet: Mayor Norby and Jessica Chamberlin Guest Speaker Worksheet.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Guest Speakers Worksheet   

Day 8: Thursday, January 11th 2024

* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Review and Discuss Mayor Rick Norby and City Clerk/Treasurer Jessica Chamberlin Presentation      
       - Guest Speakers Worksheet DUE       

   + Class Clips
       - Ron Swanson: Why Government Matters: https://vimeo.com/24554205/Taxes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDE9e0IZkbI       
* West Wing Episode: S1E 1 "Pilot"     
   + Video Worksheet: West Wing Episode 1 Worksheet.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* West Wing Episode Worksheet   

Day 9: Monday, January 15th 2024

* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + West Wing Episode Discussion/Worksheet DUE

* Chapter 1: Foundations of Government  
   + Chapter Notes II: Nation, State, and Country (pg. 9)
   + Chapter Notes III: Origins of the State (pgs. 10-11)     
   + JFK reading the Declaration (10:57 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poT5yr5lJCU    
* Book Review Questions
   + pgs. 4-5 #1-3 & WWYD (last part of Question)
   + pg. 11 #1, 2, 4 and RPC (2nd Part of Question)

   + pg. 32 #18 & 21

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Book Review Questions

   



Day 10: Tuesday, January 16th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Finish and Correct Book Review Questions      
* Chapter 1: Foundations of Government  
   + Chapter Notes IV Government Systems (pgs.12-13)  
   + Chapter Notes V: Constitutional Governments (pgs.13-14)  

OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT: What Would Life Be Like in a State of Nature Handout.pdf
   1. Read and highlight or underline
   2. Complete the "Reviewing and Using the Lesson" #2-5    
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Notes 

Day 11: Wednesday, January 17th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Optional Assignment DUE

* Chapter 1: Foundations of Government  
   + Chapter Notes VI: Major Types of Governments (pgs. 14-17)
   + National Constitution Center: Explore Rights Around the World: http://constitutionalrights.constitutioncenter.org/app/home/world
   + The American Form of Government Video (10:35 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VogzExP3qhI     
* Video Notes/Responses and Book Review Questions    

    + The American Form of Government Video Notes/Responses     
       - Video Notes
       - The video suggests that on the left side of the political spectrum is total government and the right side is anarchy. In the middle of the spectrum is the proper role of government. What is the proper role of government and under what system does it occur? 
       - What is the most common form of government? Why does anarchy always end in this form of government? 
       - What does democracy mean? What is its flaw? Explain
       - The "Rule of Law" differentiates a republic from a democracy.  Explain the differences using the Old West example from the video to explain this point. 

       - Where in the Constitution is the word "democracy" located? Explain the rationale of the Founders.        
   + Book Review Questions  

       - pg. 13 RPC, CT #2

       - pg. 14 Reading Progress Check

       - pg. 21 #4
       - pg. 70 Critical Thinking D
       - Pg. 72 Essential Question Federalist 51 Quote
         + What Does Madison Say is the great Difficulty in Framing a Government? What does he mean?       
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Notes/Responses and Book Review Questions  

Day 12: Thursday, January 18th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Finish and Correct Book Review Questions      
* Chapter 1: Foundations of Government  
   + Chapter Notes VII: Principles of Democracy (pgs. 18-21) 
   + pg. 18 Map Inset/National Constitution Center: Explore Rights Around the World: http://constitutionalrights.constitutioncenter.org/app/home/world  
 OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT: How Does Government Secure Natural Rights.pdf 
   1. Read and highlight or underline
   2. Complete the "Reviewing and Using the Lesson" #1-5       
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* How does the Government Secure Natural Rights (Optional Assignment)




Civic Extension Video: "Primary Colors" Friday, January 19th @ 10:15 
   + Permission Slip: Primary Colors-All Classes.docx
   + IMDb Parental Guide: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119942/parentalguide

Day 13: Monday, January 22nd 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + How does the Government Secure Natural Rights (Optional Assignment) DUE
  * Chapter 1: Foundations of Government    
   + Chapter Notes VII: Principles of Democracy (pgs. 18-21)
   + pg. 18 Map Inset/National Constitution Center: Explore Rights Around the World: http://constitutionalrights.constitutioncenter.org/app/home/world
   + Trump and the Electoral Count Act 
       - House of Representatives role when 270 is not met  
* Book Review Assignment
   + pg. 21 Reading Progress Check 
   + pg. 66-67 #1-4 & WWYD (No Need to Design a Button, Just answer the questions)    

   + pg. 29 United States v. Virginia: Arguments #1-7 & Answer the Issue Question in 3-5 Sentences 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Book Review Questions  

Day 14: Tuesday, January 23rd 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Finish and Correct Book Review Questions  
   + Quiz Tomorrow
  * Chapter 1: Foundations of Government    
   + Chapter Notes VII: Principles of Democracy (pgs. 18-21)
   + pg. 18 Map Inset/National Constitution Center: Explore Rights Around the World: http://constitutionalrights.constitutioncenter.org/app/home/world
   + Democracy in America Video
* Book Review Assignment
   + pg. 21 Reading Progress Check 
   + pg. 66-67 #1-4 & WWYD (No Need to Design a Button, Just answer the questions)    

   + pg. 29 United States v. Virginia: Arguments #1-7 & Answer the Issue Question in 3-5 Sentences 
OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT: Do Public Indecency Laws violate the Fourteenth Amendment's Equal Protection Clause?
       - USA Today Article: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/03/22/colo-city-vows-appeal-judges-ruling-allows-women-go-topless/99519012/
       - Reuters Article: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-court-topless/u-s-supreme-court-refuses-to-free-the-nipple-in-topless-women-case-idUSKBN1ZC1HQ
          1. What is the governmental interest that is the basis for the law? Explain      
          2. Why does the "Free the Nips" Movement suggest the law is unconstitutional?  Explain    
          3. What did the courts rule about the Colorado ordinance? Explain
          4. What did the courts rule about the New Hampshire ordinance? Explain  
          5. Answer the Question "Do Public Indecency Laws violate the Fourteenth Amendment's Equal Protection Clause?" in 3-5 Sentences
       - Review the Sidney High School Dress Code  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Book Review Questions  

Day 15: Wednesday, January 24th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Do Public Indecency Laws violate the Fourteenth Amendment's Equal Protection Clause? (Optional Assignment) DUE
* Chapter 1 QUIZ I (Notes I-VII)
   + Read UpFront
OR
   + Chapter Notes 
OR  
   + iCivics Games  
       - "Do I Have a Right": https://www.icivics.org/games/do-i-have-right
       - "Branches of Power": https://www.icivics.org/games/branches-power 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter 1 QUIZ I (Notes I-VII)   




Day 16: Thursday, January 25th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Chapter QUIZ (Notes I-VII) Review  

* West Wing Episode: S1E 2 "Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc"     
   + Video Worksheet: West Wing Episode 2 Worksheet.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* West Wing Episode Worksheet   




NO Civic Extension Video

Day 17: Monday, January 29th 2024

* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + West Wing Episode Discussion/Worksheet DUE

* Tinker v. Des Moines Case Study
   + C-SPAN Tinker v. Des Moines: https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?8041
   + Tinker v. Des Moines Case Study Worksheet: Tinker v Des Moines Case Study 2023.docx
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: icivics.org "Argument Wars": https://www.icivics.org/games/argument-wars
   + Play the following Game: Hazelwood v Kuhlmeir 
      1. Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot)  
      2. Write a blub about what the case was about and who won/why they won  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Tinker v. Des Moines Case Study Worksheet




Day 18: Tuesday, January 30th 2024

* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Review and Grade Tinker v. Des Moines Case Study Packet     
   + Fourteenth Amendment and Incorporation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vT_HdOY-Cw&t=139s
* First Amendment in School Lecture
   + Tinker Precedent
   + West Virginia Board of Ed v. Barnette Case & Precedent: https://www.oyez.org/cases/1940-1955/319us624
   + Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeir Case & Precedent: https://www.oyez.org/cases/1987/86-836 
   + Bethel School District No. 403 v. Fraser Case & Precedent:https://www.oyez.org/cases/1985/84-1667
       - Wikipedia Page with Speech: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethel_School_District_v._Fraser

* Sydnie Spies Case Study: Senior Picture Yearbook Case.docx
    + EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: UpFront Magazine "How Free is the Student Press? (A Supreme Court ruling 35 years ago...): How Free is the Student Press.pdf
       - Read and highlight or Underline
       - Summarize the Packet and Discuss 2 Important Concepts Learned
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Sydnie Spies Case Study Packet 

Day 19: Wednesday, January 31st 2024

* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Review and Grade Sydnie Spies Packet DUE 
   + "A Conversation on the Constitution: Free Speech (29 Minutes/About 11: 45 for Schools/22:55 Morse v. Frederick Case): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/conversation-constitution-freedom-speech/  
* Morse v Frederick Case Study 
   + C-Spann Classroom "Morse v. Frederick": https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?10120
   + pg. 401:
       A) #1-3
       B) #1-3
       C) #1-3
       D) How should the Case be decided in 3-5 Sentences  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* pg, 401 Morse v Frederick and Stare Decisis Case Study   

Day 20: Thursday, February 1st 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Correct and Review: Morse v Frederick and Stare Decisis Case Study 
   + Oyez "Morse v Frederick" (5:16 Minutes): https://www.oyez.org/cases/2006/06-278   
   + "A Conversation on the Constitution: Free Speech (29 Minutes/About 11: 45 for Schools/22:55 Morse v. Frederick Case): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/conversation-constitution-freedom-speech/
* Student Free Speech OUTSIDE of the School Packet: Student Free Speech Outside School 2023.docx  
   + Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L Case Study Case Links
       -NCC's We the People Podcast Federal Judges on Blockbuster Supreme Court Cases"(About 3 Minutes in): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-people/id83213431?i=1000536451020   
      - Fox News - Supreme Court justices grapple with school speech case over cheerleader's profane Snapchat post": https://www.foxnews.com/politics/supreme-court-punt-school-speech-cheerleader-snapchat
      - SCOTUSBlog "Justices Ponder Narrow Ruling in Student Speech Case": https://www.scotusblog.com/2021/04/justices-ponder-narrow-ruling-in-student-speech-case/
      - We the People: (41:59 Minutes) "Snapchat and the Schoolhouse Gate": https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/podcast/snapchat-and-the-schoolhouse-gate
      - Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L (Cheerleader Oral Arguments from Oyez): https://www.oyez.org/cases/2020/20-255
      - [Mahanoy Area Schools District v. B.L.] Oral Argument | C-SPAN.org: https://www.c-span.org/video/?510036-1/mahanoy-area-schools-district-v-bl-oral-argument&fbclid=IwAR3ww1aHuTvuMRTV4vquFsyzF26ehCRo9rxNuju8moP8aiHPADIPsFqn8rk
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: "A Conversation on the Constitution: Free Speech: https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/conversation-constitution-freedom-speech/
   + Listen and Take Notes from 11:45-Conclusion
   + Discuss What was Learned and/Or You Found Interesting 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Student Free Speech OUTSIDE of the School Packet  



Civic Extension Video: "Game Change" Friday, February 2nd @ 10:15        
  



Day 21: Monday, February 5th 2025
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Review and Grade Student Free Speech OUTSIDE of the School Packet    
* Guest Speakers Worksheets
    + Constitution in School Prep Worksheet: Are the Principles of Democracy Reflected in Sidney High School Speaker Prep Worksheet 2022-2023.docx  
    + Guest Speakers Worksheet: School Board and School Policy 2022.docx
       - Trustee Kelly Dey, Superintendent Brent Sukut, Principal Carl Dynneson, and Vice Principal Danny Coryell
       - Panel Discussion of School Policy and Governance/Student Rights and Responsibilities   
       - Alternative Assignment: Democracy Interpretation/Response Worksheet: Democracy in Quotes Worksheet.pdf  
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: We the People: The First Amendment on Campus and Online (41 Minutes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-people/id83213431?i=1000627932240
   + Notes
   + List and Discuss 3 Ideas or Concepts that You Found Interesting and Worthy of Sharing with Your peers   
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Constitution in School Guest Speakers Prep Worksheet   




Day 22: Tuesday, February 6th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Guest Speakers Prep Worksheet DUE at end of class period  
* Guest Speakers: Trustee Kelly Dey, Superintendent Brent Sukut, Principal Carl Dynneson and Vice Principal Danny Coryell to Discuss School, Policy, Governance  
   + Constitution in School Guest Speakers Worksheet: School Board and School Policy 2022.docx  
       - Alternative Assignment: Democracy Interpretation/Response Worksheet: Democracy in Quotes Worksheet.pdf  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Constitution in School Guest Speaker Worksheet or Alternative Assignment  




Day 23: Wednesday, February 7th 2024- Pep Assembly Schedule
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Review and Turn in Constitution in School Packet and Guest Speaker Worksheet      
* Chapter 1: The Constitution Notes VIII  
   + "Fundamentals of Economics" (pgs. 22-23) 
   + Stossel in the Classroom Video Clip "Fundamentals of Economics" (10:33 Minutes): https://stosselintheclassroom.org/2019/04/11/the-fundamentals-of-economics/
* Video Notes/Responses and Book Review Questions    
   + Video Notes/Responses  
       1-2. Video Notes
          3. Do individuals or groups make choices? Explain. 
          4. People have unlimited wants and needs. Discuss how scarcity leads to trade-offs
          5. Why are trade-offs subjective? 
          6. How do economists believe the values of goods and services are determined? 
          7. What are incentives? How do they serve as "nudges" in economic theory? 
   + Book Review
        - pg. 22 Essential Question (Read and think about the Questions in Black and answer the Question: Do you think the government has a responsibility...)
        - pg. 22 Guiding Question
        - pg. 23 Reading Progress Check     
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: iCivics Game: Play icivigs.org Game Participation: "People's Pie": https://www.icivics.org/games/peoples-pie  
   + Print certificate at end of game indicating 30+ Minutes of Playing time (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot)
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Notes/Responses and Book Review Questions    




Day 24: Thursday, February 8th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Review and Grade Video Responses and Book Review Questions     
* Chapter 1: The Constitution Notes VIII  
   + "Fundamentals of Economics" (pgs. 22-23)
   + Endangered Species Debate Resource Library: https://mt01001320.schoolwires.net/site/default.aspx?PageType=14&DomainID=22&PageID=2798&ModuleInstanceID=3202&ViewID=9d7780dc-000e-458b-ba39-cfc84059b040&IsMoreExpandedView=True
* Endangered Species Policy Question: "Should our Democracy allow for the Hunting and/or Eating of Endangered Animals?" : 
   1. What is the fundamental economic problem? How does that term relate to the focus question?
   2. Define regulation. How does that term relate to the focus question? 
   3. Which factor(s) of production is involved? Explain
   4. My Initial thoughts 3+ Sentences on the Question: "Should our Democracy allow for the Hunting and/or Eating of Endangered Animals?"
   5. Video Notes
       - John Stossel in the Classroom "Let's Eat Them" (7:01 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSPkVoGx5c4
      - "A Good Idea Gone Wild" (5:38 Minutes): https://stosselintheclassroom.org/2014/08/24/protecting_endangered/       
   6. Video Notes
      - 60 Minutes "Can Hunting and/or Eating Endangered Animals Save the Species?" (13:43 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r9-WeNXzTQ
   7.  What are incentives? How are incentives involved in the focus question?  
   8. Best Reason(s) to say "YES" to the Deliberation Question from the Video. Why you Found the Argument Persuasive
   9. Best Reason(s) to say "NO" to the Deliberation Question from the Video. Why you Found the Argument Persuasive
  10. My final thoughts on this deliberating question include...Based upon my response above, and when answering the 3 key economic questions on pg. 23, my response would be most common in the capitalist, mixed-market, socialist, communist economic system.
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: "How the Supermarket Helped America Win the Cold War" (43 Minutes:) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freakonomics-radio/id354668519?i=1000487258344
   + Notes
   + Any 2 DICE  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Hunting/Eating Endangered Species Policy Question




Civic Extension Video: "Barbie" Friday, February 9th @ 10:15




Day 25: Monday, February 12th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Review and Grade Endangered Species Policy Question    
* Chapter 1: The Constitution Notes IX-X
   + Capitalism (pgs. 23-24)
   + Capitalism and Mixed Economies (pgs. 23-25)  
   + "Spontaneous Order: Do we Really Need a Plan" (12:06 Minutes): https://stosselintheclassroom.org/2015/09/08/spontaneous_order/       
  + FDR's Second Bill of Rights
       - FDR Second Bill of Rights Speech Footage (2 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EZ5bx9AyI4
       - Wikipedia: FDR's Second Bill of Rights: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Bill_of_Rights
* Capitalism Worksheet, Book Review, and FDR's 2nd Bill of Rights Analysis
   + Capitalism Worksheet: Market Economy Worksheet.pdf
   + Make Two Columns Heading them Those Economic Rights You Would Support and Those You Would NOT Support
       - Place in those columns the appropriate List of FDR's Second Bill of Rights
       - Write a Summary of your list and your rationale 
   + Book Review
      - pg. 24 CT #1
      - pg. 25 Reading Progress Check (bottom of Page)
      - pg. 28 #4
      - pg. 31 #7, #16
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Watch EACH of the Stossel in the Classroom/Learn Liberty Clips and For EACH video You Watch:
   a) Take Notes
   b) Summary of the Video
   c) List and Discuss the Most Important Idea or Concept Learned
       1."In Defense of Capitalism" (7:09 Minutes): https://stosselintheclassroom.org/2019/06/18/in-defense-of-capitalism/
       2. "Inequality Myths" (4:06 Minutes): https://stosselintheclassroom.org/2019/04/30/inequality-myths/
       3. "Myths of Capitalism" (3:30 Minutes): https://www.learnliberty.org/videos/economics-3-myths-of-capitalism/ 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Capitalism Worksheet, Book Review, and FDR's 2nd Bill of Rights Analysis




Day 26: Tuesday, February 13th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Finish and Correct Capitalism Book Review/FDR's 2nd Bill of Rights Assignment
* Chapter 1: The Constitution Notes IX-X
   + Capitalism and Mixed Economies (pgs. 23-25)
   + FDR's Second Bill of Rights
       - FDR Second Bill of Rights Speech Footage (2 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EZ5bx9AyI4
       - Wikipedia: FDR's Second Bill of Rights: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Bill_of_Rights
* Capitalism Worksheet, Book Review, and FDR's 2nd Bill of Rights Analysis
   + Capitalism Worksheet: Market Economy Worksheet.pdf
   + Make Two Columns Heading them Those Economic Rights You Would Support and Those You Would NOT Support
       - Place in those columns the appropriate List of FDR's Second Bill of Rights
       - Write a Summary of your list and your rationale   
   + Book Review
      - pg. 24 CT #1
      - pg. 25 Reading Progress Check (bottom of Page)
      - pg. 28 #4
      - pg. 31 #7, #16
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Capitalism Worksheet, Book Review, and FDR's 2nd Bill of Rights Analysis




Day 27: Wednesday, February 14th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + If not Corrected Yesterday: Correct Capitalism Book Review/FDR's 2nd Bill of Rights Assignment  
* Chapter 3 (1): The Constitution Notes IX-X: 
   + "Socialism" and "Democratic Socialism" (pg. 26) 
   + Elizabeth Warren and FDR's Second Bill of Rights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xb7XMGuC2bk
   + Bernie Sanders and FDR's Second Bill of Rights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Otr3a4n6xj0   
   + Stossel in the Classroom Video Clip "What is Socialism" (5:02 Minutes): https://stosselintheclassroom.org/2019/03/26/venezuela-is-socialism/
* "A History Changing Choice" Video Notes/Responses (13:48 Minutes): https://www.izzit.org/products/detail.php?video=history_changing_choice  
    1-3 "A History Changing Choice" Video Notes 
       4. How would you define equality of opportunity? Which economic system falls under that principle? Explain
       5. How would you define equality of results? Which economic system falls under that principle? Explain
       6. How did the Great Depression affect the U.S. economically according to the video?
       7. Which economic system does the video seem to side with? Explain. 
       8. Include a quote or anecdote from the video that you found insightful and explain why you chose it. 
       9. If you were creating next Thursday's quiz and designed a question from the video, what would you ask?  What response would you be looking for?   
      10. Would any of your answers regarding FDR's Second Bill of Rights change after watching the video? Explain    
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Watch Capitalism and Socialism: Crash Course Video (14:02 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3u4EFTwprM      
       a) Take Notes
       b) Discuss a term or concept from your notes that this video reinforced or clarified  
       c) Discuss a term or concept learned from this video that your text did not cover
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* "A History Changing Choice" Video Notes/Responses




Day 28: Thursday, February 15th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + "A History Changing Choice" Video Notes/Responses DUE 
   + Fareed Zakaria Global GPS “Sanders’ Scandinavian Fantasy” (4:21 Minutes): https://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2020/03/01/exp-gps-0301-fareeds-take.cnn
* Socialism Worksheet and Book Review
   + Worksheet: Command Economy Worksheet.pdf
   + Book Review
      - pg. 26 RPC
      - pg. 28 Exploring the Essential Question A-D (Agree/Disagree and Summarization)
      - pg. 28 #6-7
      - pg. 31 #8, 12-13  
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Flood v. Kuhn Case Study
   + Read the Case
   + Answer "You Be The Judge"
   + Google the Outcome and write that Decision Down    
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Socialism Worksheet and Book Review




Civic Extension Video: "The American President" Friday, February 16th @ 10:15  




Day 29: Monday, February 19th 2024-President's Day
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Optional Assignment DUE
* President's Day Celebration
   + "Ellen: 5-year-old presidential expert" (6:54 Minutes):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFismjYRcRM   
   + 44 Facts About United States Presidents That Will Blow Your Mind: https://www.buzzfeed.com/erinlarosa/presidents-youll-never-look-at-the-same-way-again
   + Trivia
* West Wing Episode: S1E 3 "A Proportional Response"     
   + Video Worksheet: West Wing Episode 3 Worksheet.docx 
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: The Presidents Handout: The Presidents Handout.pdf
   + Read, Highlight or Underline
   + Place an * next to those that would be in your Top 10 President List
   + List and Discuss who You believe are the Top 3 Presidents in 3 Sentences Each
   + Ask one or Both of Your Parents for their List and Why. Compare and Contrast 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* West Wing Episode Worksheet   




Day 30: Tuesday, February 20th, 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + West Wing Episode S1E 3 "A Proportional Response" Worksheet DUE       
* Chapter 1 Notes XI 
  + "Communism" pgs 27-28
   + Learn Liberty "Ownership of Capital" (4:32 Minutes): https://www.learnliberty.org/videos/ownership-of-capital/
   + E-Cow Nomics Poster: https://www.boredpanda.com/corporation-economies-explained-cows-ecownomics/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic
* Videos Notes/Responses and Book Review
   + Watch ANY Two of the Video Clips (EXTRA CREDIT: Additional Videos Watched) and For EACH video You Watch: a) Take Notes  b) List and Discuss the Most Important Idea or Concept Learned     
      - Learn Liberty "What is the Labor Theory of Value" (4:18 Minutes): https://www.learnliberty.org/videos/what-is-the-labor-theory-of-value/
      - "Marxism v. Welfarism" (3:15 Minutes): https://www.learnliberty.org/videos/marxism-vs-welfarism/
      - Karl Marx Conflict Theory Crash Course (11:19 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR3igiwaeyc&t=527s
       - PragerU "Who Is Karl Marx?" (5:31 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhEkJ4noN68
   + Book Review
      - pg. 28 Reading Progress Check
      - pg. 28 #1 
      - pg. 31 #11  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Videos Notes/Responses and Book Review   




Day 31: Wednesday, February 21st 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + Videos Notes/Responses and Book Review DUE
* Chapter QUIZ: Economics
   + Notes VIII-XIII
* After Quiz
   + Work on Tomorrow's Assignment: Kelo v. New London Case Study
OR
   + Play iCivics Games "People's Pie": https://www.icivics.org/games/peoples-pie    
OR
   + Read an UpFront     
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter QUIZ (Economics)   




Day 32: Thursday, February 22nd 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Prager U “Bill Maher Blasts Gen Z and Millenial "Your Ideas Are Stupid’” (6:27 Minutes): https://www.prageru.com/video/bill-maher-blasts-gen-z-and-millennial-leftists-your-ideas-are-stupid    
   + Economics Quiz Review
* Chapter 1 Lesson 3: Economic Systems (Capitalism and Socialism
   + Supplemental Videos/Websites
       - BRI Homework Help "Kelo v. New London" (5:29 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR_sAOEShtM
       - Stossel in the Classroom (4:20 Minutes) "Little Pink House": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXk2nNmtqXE
       - (Oyez): https://www.oyez.org/cases/2004/04-108    
       - George Will Op-Ed on Chop "A Costly Lesson Due": https://digital.olivesoftware.com/Olive/ODN/PhiladelphiaInquirer/shared/ShowArticle.aspx?doc=PHQP%2F2020%2F11%2F16&entity=Ar00900&sk=EB622152&mode=text  
* Kelo v. New London (Textbook pg. 377) Case Study
   1. What constitutional amendment(s) and clause(s) are involved in this case? 
   2. What do you find most convincing for Kelo's side in this court case? Explain in 2+ Sentences 
   3. What do you find most convincing for New London's side in this court case? Explain in 2+ Sentences  
   4. If you were going to explain the case to a friend or family member, what would you tell him/her/them? Explain in 2+ Sentences   
   5. If I was a Supreme Court Justice, I would Answer the "Issue" Question... (3+ Sentences citing the constitution, facts of the case, and arguments listed)  
6-7. Izzit Video (16:18) Notes: https://www.izzit.org/products/detail.php?video=eminent_domain 
   8. Define eminent domain and explain its use in this case regarding the Fifth Amendment.  
   9. Video Response: What did the Supreme Court Decide? Explain the decision (Help/Textbook pg. 782). 
  10. Explain the precedent established in this case regarding the Fifth Amendment.  
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: iCivics Game: Play icivigs.org Game Participation: "People's Pie": https://www.icivics.org/games/peoples-pie  
   + Print certificate at end of game indicating 30+ Minutes of Playing time (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot)
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Kelo v. New London Case Study  




NO Civic Extension Video
OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT: Does Anyone Really know what Socialism is? Freakonomics Podcast (44:24 Minutes): https://freakonomics.com/podcast/socialism-rebroadcast/
   1. Take Notes
   2. Podcast Thesis? 
   3. 2 Ways the Podcast ties into the Chapter/Section Notes
   4. List AND Discuss the Most important concepts or ideas learned
   5. Write a Review of the Podcast    




Day 33: Monday, February 26th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Kelo v. New London Case Study DUE
       - BRI Homework Help "Kelo v. New London" (5:29 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR_sAOEShtM
   + OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT: Does Anyone Really know what Socialism is? Freakonomics Podcast DUE
* Chapter 15: Constitutional Freedoms
   + First Amendment "Speech" pgs. 440-447  
* Texas v Johnson Case Study Assignment
   + Worksheet: Texas v Johnson Worksheet.docx
   + Videos
       - "A Conversation on the Constitution: Free Speech (29 Minutes/About 8:30 for Baseline of Court's Rulings/9:10 For Texas v. Johnson Case): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/conversation-constitution-freedom-speech/  
       - Joey Johnson, a member of the "Revolutionary Communist Party Youth Brigade" Speaks about the Case (1:29 Minutes): https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?840  
       - Oyez Oral Arguments and Decision: https://www.oyez.org/cases/1988/88-155
       - Joey Johnson responds to ruling (5:32 Minutes): https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?840  
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Go to icivics.org to play Argument Wars and hit the arrow until you get to the case "TEXAS  V. JOHNSON":  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
* Texas v Johnson Case Study Worksheet        




Day 34: Tuesday, February 27th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Texas v Johnson Case Study Worksheet DUE     
* Chapter 15: Constitutional Freedoms
   + First Amendment "Speech" pgs. 440-447
* "Laws Around the World" Hate Speech Worksheet: Laws Around the World Hate Speech Worksheet.pdf 
   1a. Worksheet Question: One of the two Countries that FAVORS Laws Against Hate Speech. Why?  
   2a. Worksheet Question: One of the two Countries that FAVORS laws Against Hate Speech. Why?    
   3b. Worksheet Question: One of the two Countries that OPPOSES laws Against Hate Speech. Why?    
   4b. Worksheet Question: One of the two Countries that OPPOSES laws Against Hate Speech. Why?      
   5c. Worksheet Question: How do you think the think the history of each speaker's country affects the viewpoints expressed?
   6d. Worksheet Question: What are the ProS of countries to enact their own criminal laws against hate speech?
   7d. Worksheet Question: What are the ConS of countries to enact their own criminal laws against hate speech?  
   8. pg. 447: Compare/Contrast your #6 with the Textbook Reasons to say "YES"
   9. pg. 447: Compare/Contrast your #7 with the Textbook Reasons to say "NO"
  10. pg. 447: "Should our Democracy adopt a 28th Amendment that bans hate speech?"  
BONUS:  When I asked my Parents/Guardians/Adult in my life about this issue, they told me....I agree/disagree because…      
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Go to icivics.org to play Argument Wars and hit the arrow until you get to the case "Argument Wars: Snyder v. Phelps": 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
* Should our Democracy adopt a 28th Amendment that bans hate speech? Assignment   




Day 35: Wednesday, February 28th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Should our Democracy adopt a 28th Amendment that bans hate speech? Assignment DUE           
* Chapter 15: Constitutional Freedoms
   + First Amendment "Speech" pgs. 440-447  
* Video Notes-Responses 
   + Annenberg Classroom Video "Freedom of Association: Nationalist Socialist Party v. Skokie" (29:03) https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/freedom-of-assembly-national-socialist-party-v-skokie/
    1-5. Video Notes
       6. If you were to explain this case to your classmates, you would tell them... Answer in 2+ Sentences 
       7. What reason did the ACLU argue that denying the march was unconstitutional? Explain 
       8. What reason did the city of Skokie give for denying the march was constitutional? Explain. 
       9. What is the precedent or legacy of the Skokie case?
     10. How has your view regarding the question: "Should our Democracy adopt a 28th Amendment that bans hate speech?" evolved?  Answer in 2+ Sentences
BONUS I: When I asked my Parents/Guardians/Adult in my life about this issue, A)they told me....B)I agree/disagree because…      
BONUS II: What does the ACLU stand for? What was ironic about the membership of the ACLU?
BONUS III: What is a heckler's veto? Is a heckler's veto Constitutional? Explain. 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Skokie Case Study Video Notes/Responses    




Day 36: Thursday, February 29th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Skokie Case Study Video Notes/Responses    
   + Hate Speech Discussion    
* First Amendment Handout and Chapter Book Review
   + First Amendment Synopsis Handout: What the First Amendment Speech.docx
     - Read and Highlight or Underline
   + Chapter Book Review
       - pg. 446 #3-5
       - pg. 479 #10-12
       - pg. 480 #18-20 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* First Amendment Handout and Chapter Book Review




NO SCHOOL FOR SPRING BREAK: Friday, March 1st-Sunday, March 10th




Day 37: Monday, March 11th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + First Amendment Handout and Chapter Book Review DUE
* West Wing Episode: S1E 4 "Five Votes Down"     
   + Video Worksheet:  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* West Wing Episode Worksheet  




Day 38: Tuesday, March 12th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + West Wing Episode Discussion/Worksheet DUE
* Chapter 2 Lesson 1: Government in Colonial America 
  + Notes I-II "Our Political Heritage" pgs.36-38: Foundations Note Outline I for Chapter 2 2022.docx
* Magna Carta Videos Notes/Responses
   + Magna Carta and the Constitution Annenberg (27 Minutes) Video: https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/magna-carta-and-the-constitution/
       1-5. Take Video Notes in Notebook
          6. The Magna Carta means "Great Charter." What is the Magna Carta and why was it written?  
          7. The Magna Carta established the rule of law by stating the king is not above the law. What king was it created for? What does that mean in practice? 
          8. How did the Magna Carta influence colonial ideas about government?  
          9. What is due process? What two Constitutional Amendments deal with this idea?
         10. Include a quote, or anecdote from the video that you found insightful and explain why you chose it.   
BONUS I: Why did the Pope annul the Magna Carta according to the video? 
BONUS II: How did the Magna Carta lead to "We the People"?
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Magna Carta Videos Notes/Responses




Day 39: Wednesday, March 13th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Magna Carta Videos Notes/Responses DUE
* Chapter 2 Notes III-IV: English Heritage and Enlightenment Philosophers
   + Chapter 2 Lesson 1: pgs. 37-39
   + Review Video Notes/Responses and Chapter Notes
   + British Documents (pgs, 818-819)
   + BRI's Philosophies Behind the US Constitution (5:30 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SZsoY-L7MY&feature=youtu.be
OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT: Lesson 6: "How Did Representative Government Begin in England?": How Did Representative Government Begin in England.pdf
   1. Read and highlight or underline
   2. Complete the "Reviewing and Using the Lesson" #1-3  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT: Lesson 6: "How Did Representative Government Begin in England?"




Day 40: Thursday, March 14th 2024-Last Day of 3rd Quarter
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + OPTIONAL Assignment DUE
* Chapter 2 Notes III-IV: English Heritage and Enlightenment Philosophers
   + Chapter 2 Lesson 1: pgs. 37-39
   + Review Video Notes/Responses and Chapter Notes
   + British Documents (pgs, 818-819)
   + BRI's Philosophies Behind the US Constitution (5:30 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SZsoY-L7MY&feature=youtu.be
* Chapter Book Review and Bicameralism Worksheet  
   + Book Review
       - CT on pg. 37  
       - pg. 38 (Exploring the Essential Questions) #1-2
       - pg. 41 #1
       - pg. 63 #1 & 14
    + Bicameralism Worksheet: The Concepts of Bicameralism Worksheet.pdf
       -Answer Questions #1-3
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: We the People: The Intellectual Inspirations Behind the Constitution (1 Hr 15 Minutes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-people/id83213431?i=1000578884343
   1. Take Notes
        + (Include 0:00:00 Start time and -__:__:__ Finish Time)    
   2. 2 Ways the Podcast ties into the Chapter/Section Notes
   3. List AND Discuss the Most important concepts or ideas learned 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Book Review and Bicameralism Worksheet   




Civic Extension Video: "Robinhood" Friday, March 15th @ 10:15




Day 41: Monday, March 18th 2024-First Day of 4th Quarter
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Review and Grade Bicameralism Worksheet and Book Review
* Chapter 2 Notes III-IV: English Heritage and Enlightenment Philosophers
   + Chapter 2 Lesson 1: pgs. 37-39
   + Review Video Notes/Responses and Chapter Notes
   + British Documents (pgs, 818-819)
   + BRI's Philosophies Behind the US Constitution (5:30 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SZsoY-L7MY&feature=youtu.be  
* Chapter 2 Notes V: Colonial Governments 
   + Chapter 2 Lesson 1: pgs. 39-40, 820-821 
   + EXTENSION: Pilgrims, Principles, and Politics - Bill of Rights Institute:  https://billofrightsinstitute.org/e-lessons/pilgrims-principles-and-politics
OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT: Lesson 7: "What Basic Ideas about Rights and Constitutional Government Did Colonial Americans Have?: Lesson 7 Basic Ideas about Rights in Colonial Governments.pdf
   1. Read and highlight or underline
   2. Complete the "Reviewing and Using the Lesson" #1-5         
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Optional Assignment and/or Chapter Notes




Day 42: Tuesday, March 19th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Review Notes and Video Extensions 
   + Optional Assignment DUE
* Chapter 2 Notes V: Colonial Governments 
   + Chapter 2 Lesson 1: pgs. 39-40, 820-821 
   + EXTENSION: Pilgrims, Principles, and Politics - Bill of Rights Institute: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/e-lessons/pilgrims-principles-and-politics
* Worksheet and Chapter Book Review 
   + Colonial Charters Worksheet: Mayflower Compact and Fundamental Orders of Connecticut Worksheet.pdf
       - Mayflower (#1-3) and Fundamentals Worksheets (#1-3)
   + Chapter Book Review 
       - pg. 41 #4, Critical Thinking, and Reading Progress Check
       - pg. 63 #2
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Worksheet Questions (6) and Chapter Book Review (4)        




Day 43: Wednesday, March 20th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Review and Grade Worksheet and Book Review Assignment
* Chapter 2 Notes VI-VIII: Colonies on their Own, Britain Tightens Control, and Colonial Unrest
   + Chapter 2 Lesson 2: pgs. 42-45  
   + Video Extensions
      - Learn Liberty Clip on French and Indian War and Taxes (4:58 Minutes): https://www.learnliberty.org/videos/how-mercantilism-started-the-american-revolution/
      - BRI's Homework Help Series- Road to Revolution (4: 55 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbbsQpmTD5g&feature=youtu.be
      - Learn Liberty America's Founding Part 1- Why Our Founders Risked it All (1:49 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbfgdbdvu2A
      - Learn Liberty America's Founding Part 2- The Colonists v British Soldiers (3:32 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ce6KLeOJrY
      - Learn Liberty America's Founding Part 3- Taxes and Abuse of Power (3:40 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_CVswJSQlo
      - Learn Liberty America's Founding Part 4- The Ideas behind a Revolution (3:10 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQMSdrgSNlM  
* Podcast Responses and Chapter Book Review    
   + History This Week "No Representation, No Peace" (22 Minutes) Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/history-this-week/id1493453604?i=1000492781320
       1-4. Podcast Notes  
          5. Include a quote or anecdote from the podcast that you found insightful and explain why you chose it.   
          6. What "riots" occurred and what was their cause? 
          7. Describe the role of the 'Loyal 9" in the above riots.  Who did they become/ what name are they remembered as today? 
          8. Discuss the importance of the Committees on Correspondence and/or Stamp Act Congress in this podcast.  
          9. List AND describe in 2+ Sentences a term or concept that you learned through the presentation and did not know beforehand? 
        10. This episode was produced in the fall of 2020 after the summer BLM protests. What similarities and/or differences do you see between those protests and the Sons of Liberty described in the podcast? Explain  
EXTRA  CREDIT EXTENSION: Malcolm Gladwell's "Tempest in a Teacup" (38:45 Minutes) Podcast: http://revisionisthistory.com/episodes/33-tempest-in-a-teacup
   + Notes
   + Brief Summary including What was the most important idea, concept, or principle learned?
   + Was this podcast worth listening to discussing What did you think of what you heard?     
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Podcast Notes/Responses




Day 44: Thursday, March 21st 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Podcast Notes/Responses DUE
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Review Optional Assignment
* Chapter 2 Notes VI-VIII: Colonies on their Own, Britain Tightens Control, and Colonial Unrest
   + Chapter 2 Lesson 2: pgs. 42-45
   + Video Extensions
      - Learn Liberty Clip on French and Indian War and Taxes (4:58 Minutes): https://www.learnliberty.org/videos/how-mercantilism-started-the-american-revolution/
      - BRI's Homework Help Series- Road to Revolution (4: 55 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbbsQpmTD5g&feature=youtu.be
      - Learn Liberty America's Founding Part 1- Why Our Founders Risked it All (1:49 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbfgdbdvu2A
      - Learn Liberty America's Founding Part 2- The Colonists v British Soldiers (3:32 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ce6KLeOJrY
      - Learn Liberty America's Founding Part 3- Taxes and Abuse of Power (3:40 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_CVswJSQlo
      - Learn Liberty America's Founding Part 4- The Ideas behind a Revolution (3:10 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQMSdrgSNlM  
* DOI QUIZ (Completion Grade) 
   + DOI Knowledge Quiz "CSM: How well do you Know the Declaration?": https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2011/0704/How-well-do-you-know-the-Declaration-of-Independence-Take-our-quiz/A-group-of-men-named-the-Committee-of-Five-submitted-the-Declaration-of-Independence-to-the-Continental-Congress.-Who-of-these-men-was-not-on-the-committee  
          1. Write down the Question/Write Down your Answer
          2. Write Down the correct Answer and its explanation. 
          3. Write Down Quiz Score
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Have Parent(s), Guardian(s), Adult(s) in your life take the Quiz and Write the Results
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* "CSM: How well do you Know the Declaration?" QUIZ (Completion Grade) 




Civic Extension Video: "National Treasure" Friday, March 22nd @ 9:45




Day 45: Monday, March 25th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + DOI QUIZ (Completion Grade) DUE  
* Chapter 2 Notes IX-X: Lesson 2
   + Chapter 2 Lesson 2: pgs. 45-48    
+ Video Extensions
      - SchoolHouse Rocks-No More Kings (3 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-9pDZMRCpQ
      - JFK reading the Declaration (10:57 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poT5yr5lJCU
      - Too Late to Apologize-A Declaration (3:21 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZfRaWAtBVg|
* Video Notes/Responses and Chapter Book Review
   + Watch the Following Videos, Take Notes, and Write Down Idea or Concept Learned
      - Learn Liberty America's Founding Part 5-Is There a Right to a Revolution (3:59 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQt-BOTgGnE  
      - What you Might not Know about the Declaration Ted Talk (3:37 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKJMWHCUoiw
   + Chapter Book Review  
       - pg. 44 Reading Progress Check
       - pg. 46 Critical Thinking
       - pg. 48 RPC & #3 & 5 
       - pg. 63-64 #12-13    
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Notes/Responses and Chapter Book Review




Day 46: Tuesday, March 26th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + DOI QUIZ (Completion Grade) and Chapter Book Review DUE  
* Chapter 2 Notes XI: Lesson 2
   + Video Extensions
      - Scene from John Adams Docu-Series (3:49 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7o5kWrbJJE&feature=share
      - Morgan Freeman's Thoughts on the Declaration of Independence (4:47 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvjLMyii9Y8
      - Movie Stars Read the Declaration (9:41 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETroXvRFoKY
   + Government DOI Documents
       - Jefferson-“American Mind”: https://edsitement.neh.gov/lesson-plans/declaration-independence-expression-american-mind
       - Gettysburg Address: https://teachingamericanhistory.org/document/gettysburg-address/
       - Fragment on the Constitution and Union: https://teachingamericanhistory.org/document/fragment-on-the-constitution-and-union/
  + Extensions
       - When is the Real Independence Day? July 2nd or July 4th? NCC Article: https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/when-is-the-real-independence-day-july-2-or-july-4
       - John Adams Letter to Abigail on Independence: John and Abigail Letters on Independency Handout.pdf
OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT: Lesson 8 Why Did the American Colonists Want to Free Themselves from Britain?: Lesson 8 Why Did the American Colonists Want to Free Themselves from Britain.pdf
   1. Read and highlight or underline
   2. Complete the "Reviewing and Using the Lesson" #1-4    
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter 2 Notes/QUIZ Prep  




Day 47: Wednesday, March 27th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Optional Assignment DUE   
* Chapter 2 Lessons 1-2 QUIZ (Notes I-XI)
   + After Quiz
      - Read an UpFront
      - Play iCivics Game "Counties Work": https://www.icivics.org/games/counties-work
      - Take Chapter 2 Notes: Note Outline-Post Independence FALL 2022.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter 2 Lessons 1-2 QUIZ: Notes I-XI      

     


Day 48: Thursday, March 28th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Chapter 2 Lessons 1-2 QUIZ: Notes I-XI Review   
* Harvard Foundations(edEx) Video: THOMAS E. PATTERSON on "American Government: Constitutional Foundations" (26:39 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXBhhojQ98M
     1-5. Video Notes    
         6. Include a quote or anecdote from the presentation that you found insightful and explain why you chose it.  
         7.  If you were going to explain this video to a peer or parent, what would you tell him/her? (Explain in 2+ Sentences)   
         8. According to the Video, why is education "Public" or provided through tax dollars? 
         9. In 2+ Sentences, list AND describe a idea or Concept related to the class that you learned through the video. 
       10. In 2+ Sentences, list AND describe a term related to the class that you learned through the video. 
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: American Government-Constitutional Foundations.docx
    1. Read, Highlight or Underline
    2. Comment or Emoji
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Responses and Packet Questions 




Civic Extension Video: "1776" Friday, October 27th @ 10:15
NO SCHOOL MONDAY April 1st




Day 49: Tuesday, April 2nd 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Chapter 2 Lessons 1-2 QUIZ: Notes I-XI Review           
* County Commissioner Prep
   + Prep Worksheet: County Commissioners Prep Worksheet.docx
       - Richland County Website: http://richland.org/
       - Montana Association of Counties (MACO) Website: https://www.mtcounties.org/
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: iCivics Game Participation (Print of the certificates of completion, and attach it to your assignment)
   - "COUNTIES WORK" for at least 30 minutes: https://www.icivics.org/games/counties-work
   - "People's Pie": https://www.icivics.org/games/peoples-pie  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* County Commissioner Prep Worksheet   




Day 50: Wednesday, April 3rd 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + County Commissioner Prep Worksheet DUE
* County Commissioners Presentation on "County Government"
   + Worksheet: County Commissioners Guest Speaker Presentation Worksheet.docx
   + ALTERNATIVE ASSIGNMENT: In lieu of the speaker portion of this work, go to icivics.org-play "COUNTIES WORK" for at least 30 minutes: https://www.icivics.org/games/counties-work
      - Print of the certificate of completion, and attach it to this worksheet. If it takes 2 times to play the game to get to 30 minutes, print each certificate
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* County Commissioners Presentation Worksheet/Alternative Assignment 




Day 51: Thursday, April 4th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + County Commissioners Presentation Worksheet/Alternative Assignment DUE     
* Chapter 2 Notes I-III: First State Governments/First National Constitution  
  + Note Outline: Note Outline-Post Independence
  + Chapter 2 Lesson 2 "First States and the First State Constitutions": pg. 48
* Video Extensions
   + Learn Liberty America's Founding Part 6- Creating a Country: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiyjVm-O1b8
   + JibJab Founding Fathers Rap (1:43 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8U4T1IH1C8 
* Lesson 9: What Basic Ideas about Government did the State Constitutions: Lesson 9 What Basic Ideas About Government State Constitutions Included.pdf 
   + Read and Take Notes Outlining 6+ Important Ideas
   + Reviewing and Using the Lesson #1-4 (Each Answer Should be 2+ Sentences Each)    
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Packet Questions   




Day 52: Friday, April 5th, 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
  + Packet Questions and Book Review DUE    
* Chapter 2 Notes III: The First National Constitution  
   + Chapter 2 Lesson 3 "The Articles of Confederation" pgs. 49-53; pgs. 824-826
   + The Articles of Confederation | BRI's Homework Help Series (4:08 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-YOiGwPsy8
   + EXTENSION: C-SPAN CLIPS: https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?7035&fbclid=IwAR2sFI0voZ_VhVks3wkx7OxQ7yj2SGjOtGqekLFNfvhIRpJISWxPt1bHLQM
* Book Review and Worksheet 
   + Book Review   
     - pg. 53 #3
     - pg. 50 Exploring the Essential Question #1-4
   + Iroquois Confederacy/Article of Confederation Worksheet: Iroquois Confederation and Articles Worksheet.pdf
      - Complete 4 Questions (#2-3 Iroquois Confederacy, #1-2 Article of Confederation) 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Worksheet and Book Review 




NO Civic Extension Video




Day 53: Monday, April 8th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + Finish, Grade and Review Worksheet and Articles of Confederation Book Review Questions  
* Chapter 2 Notes III: The First National Constitution  
   + Chapter 2 Lesson 3 "The Articles of Confederation" pgs. 49-53; pgs. 824-826
   + The Articles of Confederation | BRI's Homework Help Series (4:08 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-YOiGwPsy8
   + EXTENSION: C-SPAN CLIPS: https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?7035&fbclid=IwAR2sFI0voZ_VhVks3wkx7OxQ7yj2SGjOtGqekLFNfvhIRpJISWxPt1bHLQM
* Book Review and Worksheet 
   + Book Review   
     - pg. 53 #3
     - pg. 50 Exploring the Essential Question #1-4
   + Iroquois Confederacy/Article of Confederation Worksheet: Iroquois Confederation and Articles Worksheet.pdf
      - Complete 4 Questions (#2-3 Iroquois Confederacy, #1-2 Article of Confederation) 
OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT: Lesson 10 Packet: Why did the Founders want to Change the Articles of Confederation of 1781: Why Did the Founders Want to Change the Articles of Confederati.pdf
   + Read and Underline or Highlight
   + List AND Describe 3 Ideas Learned     
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Notes/Optional Assignment  




Day 54: Tuesday, April 9th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Optional Assignment DUE   
* Chapter 2: Constitutional Convention
   + Lesson 4 (pgs. 54-58) Notes III & IV: Purpose and Organization     
* Annenberg Classroom Video "Creating a Constitution" (22:55 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/key-constitutional-concepts/
   1-5. Video Notes  
       6. What is the "Apotheosis of Washington?" How does this reflect the views of Americans toward our Founders as demigods? Why is this wrong according the video?     
       7. The Framers tried to design a system to protect liberty by fighting human nature for power and ambition by doing what?  
       8. The founders called the creation of the Constitution as the "Great Experiment." How is this experiment reflected on how long Franklin envisioned the Constitution lasting? 
       9. Why did the Founders believe voters needed to be vested, why did the founders only want property owners to vote?   
     10. What does "extralegal" mean? How was this term used in the ratification debate?  
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: We the People: Founding Partisans: Hamilton, Madison, Jefferson, Adams and the Brawling Birth of American Politics: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-people/id83213431?i=1000651472242
   + Podcast Notes (Including Time Listened)
   + Summary and Most Important Idea(s) Learned
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Notes/Reflection




Day 55: Wednesday, April 10th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Video Notes/Reflection DUE   
* Chapter 2: Constitutional Convention
   + Lesson 4 (pgs. 54-58) Notes III & IV: Purpose and Organization     
* Chapter Book Review
   + pg. 53 #5 
   + pg. 55 Chart (4 Points)
   + pg. 56 Reading Progress Check
   + pg. 58 Reading Progress Check
   + pg. 60 #4 
   + pg. 63 #5     
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Play icivigs.org game "Constitutional Compromise": https://www.icivics.org/games/constitutional-compromise
   + Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot)   
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Book Review   




Day 56: Thursday, April 11th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
  + Finish, Grade and Review Video Notes and Book Review       
* Chapter 2: Constitutional Convention
   + Lesson 4 (pgs. 54-58): Notes V: Compromises 
   + BRI Homework Help-Drafting the Constitution (5:07 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgRWoKKFrd8&feature=youtu.be       
* Chapter Book Review
   + pg. 53 #5 
   + pg. 55 Chart (4 Points)
   + pg. 56 Reading Progress Check
   + pg. 58 Reading Progress Check
   + pg. 60 #4 
   + pg. 63 #5     
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Book Review   




Civic Extension Video: "Hamilton" Friday, April 12th @ 9:15    




Day 57: Monday, April 15th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Chapter 2 QUIZ II (Notes I-VI) on Wednesday  
* Chapter 2: Constitutional Convention
   + Lesson 4 (pgs. 54-58): Notes V: Compromises   
   + BRI Homework Help-Drafting the Constitution (5:07 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgRWoKKFrd8&feature=youtu.be         
* Video Notes/Responses and Chapter Book Review
   + The Story of the Bill of Rights Annenberg Video (16 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/story-bill-rights/
       1-4. Video Notes in Notebook
          5. Why wasn't a Bill of Rights included in the Constitution of 1787? Explain the reasonS
          6. Why was the Bill of Rights considered the fulfillment of a campaign pledge? 
          7. Was the First Amendment (protection of religion, speech, press, petition, and assembly) first because the Founders deemed it the most important Amendment? Explain.  
    + Book Review
       - pg. 58 Exploring the Essential Question #2 in 2-3 Sentences
       - pg. 60 CT
       - pg. 63 #7
       - pg. 64 #18 & #20
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Play icivigs.org game "Race to Ratify" iCivics.org Game (30+ Minutes): https://www.icivics.org/games/race-to-ratify  
   + Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot)  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Responses and Chapter Book Review   




Day 58: Tuesday, April 16th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Finish and Correct Video Responses, Worksheet, and Chapter Book Review   
   + Chapter QUIZ (Notes I-VI) Tomorrow   
* Chapter 2: Constitutional Convention
   + Lesson 4 (pgs. 59-60): Notes VI: Ratification   
   + Constitutional Compromises: Crash Course Government and Politics #5 (8:56 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCCmuftyj8A  
   + The Constitution, the Articles, and Federalism: Crash Course US History #8 Video (13:03 Minutes):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO7FQsCcbD8
* Video Notes/Responses and Chapter Book Review
   + The Story of the Bill of Rights Annenberg Video (16 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/story-bill-rights/
       1-4. Video Notes in Notebook
          5. Why wasn't a Bill of Rights included in the Constitution of 1787? Explain the reasonS
          6. Why was the Bill of Rights considered the fulfillment of a campaign pledge? 
          7. Was the First Amendment (protection of religion, speech, press, petition, and assembly) first because the Founders deemed it the most important Amendment? Explain.  
    + Book Review
       - pg. 58 Exploring the Essential Question #2 in 2-3 Sentences
       - pg. 60 CT
       - pg. 63 #7
       - pg. 64 #18 & #20
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Responses and Chapter Book Review   




Day 59: Wednesday, April 17th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Friday's Civic Extension   
* Chapter 2 QUIZ II (Notes I-VI)
   + After Quiz Exercise:
       - Read an UpFront
      OR  
      - Chapter Notes
      OR
      - Play the Following Game on iCivics.org "Branches of Power": https://www.icivics.org/games/branches-power  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter 2 QUIZ II (Notes I-VI)   

 


Day 60: Thursday, April 18th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Chapter 2 QUIZ II (Notes I-VI) Review
   + USA Today: "Electoral vote vs. the popular vote: explained | Just The FAQs" (1:32 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiPL-XHKnCk
   + Vox "The Electoral College, explained" (8:08 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajavsMbCapY
   + PragerU "Do You Understand the Electoral College?" (5:02 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6s7jB6-GoU
* Play the iCivics.org Game "Win the White House" to Completion (30+ Minutes): https://www.icivics.org/games/win-white-house
   + If Absent: Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot)
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* iCivics.org "Win the White House" Game Participation       




Civic Extension Video: "Thank You For Smoking" Friday, April 19th @ 9:45
   + Parental Release Form: Thank you for smoking-All Classes.docx
   + Imdb Parental Guidance Form: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0427944/parentalguide




Day 61: Monday, April 22nd 2024-Mr. F. Gone to DC
* Ideological Quizzes   
   + ISide WIth Ideological Quiz: https://www.isidewith.com/political-quiz 
       - Top 3 Parties with %'s/Bottom 2 Parties with %'s
       - Top 3 Presidential Candidates/Bottom 3 Presidential Candidates      
       - Top Senatorial Candidates   
       - Did this quiz best reflect your view on government power in economic/social issues?    
   + Typology: https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/quiz/political-typology/ 
       - Linked Typology   
       - Summary of Typology
       - How would you describe this Typology to your peers in class tomorrow based on the information accompanying the description?  
       - Did this quiz best reflect your view on government power in economic/social issues?     
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSIONS: Political Compass Ideological Quiz: https://www.politicalcompass.org/ 
       - Redraw Diamond/Grid and Placement 
       - How does this placement compare/contrast with the isidewith and typology quizzes? 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Ideological Tests and Responses      




Day 62: Tuesday, April 23rd 2024-Mr. F. Gone to DC
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Ideological Tests and Responses DUE          
* Ideological Worksheet with PowerPoint Notes
   + Worksheet: Ideological Issues Worksheet and Socialization.docx
   + PowerPoint: ideology.ppt
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Ideological Worksheet with PowerPoint Notes




Day 63: Wednesday, April 24th 2024-Mr. F. Gone to DC
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Ideological Worksheet with PowerPoint Notes DUE
* Politics Book (3 Languages--Chapters 1-2): 3 Languages of Politics Chapters 1-2.pdf
   1-5. Highlight or underline while reading  
      6. How would you describe the point of the chapters if you were telling your parents or a friend about what you read?   
      7. Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)
      8. Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)    
      9. How does the chapter explain the way liberals, conservatives, and libertarians view issues differently? Explain. 
    10. Did these chapters explain your placement from the ideological quizzes? Does the book help you understand how you view political issues?
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Politics Book Chapters 1-2 Highlight/Underline and Responses   




Day 64: Thursday, April 25th 2024-Mr. F. Gone to DC
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Politics Book Chapters 1-2 Highlight/Underline and Responses DUE        
* The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast: 437. The 2024 Presidency, Joe Biden’s Age, Gigantism, & Facing Reality | Dean Phillips: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jordan-b-peterson-podcast/id1184022695?i=1000651469626         
   1-5. Podcast Notes
      6. Include a quote or anecdote from the podcast that you found insightful and explain why you choose it. 
      7. If you were going to explain this video to a peer or parent, what would you tell him/her? (Explain in 2+ Sentences)   
      8. Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain in 2+ Sentences using the word "because" in your response)    
      9. Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain in 2+ Sentences using the word "because" in your response)    
     10. How did the podcast help your understanding of political ideology, yesterday's book chapters, and/or politics?  Explain.  
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Finish the Podcast 
   + Notes
   + What information did you find important and worthy of sharing with your peers
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast Notes/Responses 




NO Civic Extension Video




Day 65: Monday, April 29th 2024
* Chapter 3: The Constitution Notes: I-II
   + "The Structure of the US Constitution" (pgs. 68-69)
   + pg. 69 Chart
   + "Principles of the US Constitution" (pgs. 70-71)
   + pg. 78 Chart    
   + SchoolHouse Rocks 'The Constitution": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnVmIrAiQB8 
   + Retro Report "Fights Over American Democracy Reach Back to the Founding Era" (9:28 Minutes): https://retroreport.org/video/fights-over-american-democracy-reach-back-to-the-founding-era-2/?utm_source=Retro+Report+Education&utm_campaign=63fa79e04b-NOV13_BLASPHEMY_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_64a84ba2bf-63fa79e04b-357764372&mc_cid=63fa79e04b&mc_eid=c61f8cb495
* The Articles of U.S. Constitution and its Branches of Government Worksheet      
   + Power of Each Branch Worksheet: Powers of Each Branch Worksheet.pdf 
       - Use Pocket Constitutions
          + Article I Section 8
          + Article II Section 2 
          + Article III Section 1 or 2
   + Separation of Powers/Checks and Balances Worksheet: Separation of Powers-Checks and Balances Worksheet.pdf 
      - Use Chapter and Pocket Constitutions for True/False
      - Use pg. 78 Chart for Diagram   
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* The Articles of U.S. Constitution and its Branches of Government Worksheet       

Day 66: Tuesday, April 30th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   +  The Articles of U.S. Constitution and its Branches of Government Worksheet DUE       
* Play icivigs.org game "Branches of Power" (30+ Minutes): https://www.icivics.org/games/branches-power
   + If Absent: Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot)
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Game Participation     




Day 67: Wednesday, May 1st 2024  
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   +  
* Article III: The Judicial Branch 
   + "The Least Dangerous Branch"
   + Judicial Review and Article VI 
   + Judicial Review (Originalism and Living Constitutionalism) 
   + Minority Rights Protection and Life Tenure
* "An Independent Judiciary" (34 Minutes) Annenberg Video: https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/independent-judiciary-cherokee-nation-v-georgia-cooper-v-aaron/
1-5. Video Notes  
   6. Describe the Cherokee Nation v. Georgia Case, including the legal issue and outcome.  
   7. What is the historical and legal significance of the Cherokee Nation v. Georgia Case?   
   8. Describe the Cooper v. Aaron Case, including the legal issue and outcome.    
   9. What is the historical and legal significance of the Cooper v. Aaron Case?     
 10. What is meant by an "Independent Judiciary" and what is its importance in our constitutional system? 
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Judicial Interpretation (Scalia v. Breyer) (37 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/conversation-constitution-judicial-interpretation/
   1. Notes
   2. Contrast how Scalia and Breyer interpret the Constitution using topics such as the death penalty, abortion and privacy, etc to reinforce the differences?     
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* "An Independent Judiciary" (34 Minutes) Annenberg Video Notes/Responses  




Day 68: Thursday, May 2nd 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + "An Independent Judiciary" (34 Minutes) Annenberg Video Notes/Responses DUE     
   + Judicial Interpretation Discussion 
* Chapter 3: The Constitution Notes II
   + "Principles of the US Constitution" (pgs. 70-71)    
   + PowerPoint: constitutionprinciples.ppt       
   + From Fox News - Biden invokes wartime powers to fund electric heaters as he cracks down on gas appliances: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-invokes-wartime-powers-fund-electric-heaters-cracks-down-gas-appliances
* Youngstown Tube and Sheet Co. v. Sawyer (1952) Court Case Analysis  
   + pg. 283 Youngstown Tube and Sheet Co. v. Sawyer (1952)
       1. After Reading the "Facts of the Case", summarize the case. 
       2. Best Reason to Support Youngstown Tube and Sheet Co. Why did you Find the Above Reason Convincing?
       3. Best Reason to Support Sawyer. Why did you Find the Above Reason Convincing?
       4. If I was a justice, I would side with...for these reasons...
   + Play Annenberg Video: Checks and Balances (41:52 Minutes in-1:01:48/approximately 20 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/key-constitutional-concepts/
       5-8. Video Notes  
          9. Who won this case? Why? How would you explain this case to your parents, friends, etc. and it's importance as it relates to Democratic Principles?  
        10. The Supreme Court created a rubric as a precedent for future decisions by establishing the 3 levels of review. Review the following action of President Biden and determine which level of review the courts should use and how they should decide whether President Biden has this power. Explain in 3-5 Sentences.     
             + From Fox News - Biden invokes wartime powers to fund electric heaters as he cracks down on gas appliances: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-invokes-wartime-powers-fund-electric-heaters-cracks-down-gas-appliances
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Youngstown Tube and Sheet Co. v. Sawyer Case Analysis Questions      




Civic Extension Video: "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" Friday, May 3rd @ 10:15




Day 63: Monday, May 6th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Youngstown Tube and Sheet Co. v. Sawyer Case Analysis Questions DUE  
   + From Fox News - Biden invokes wartime powers to fund electric heaters as he cracks down on gas appliances: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-invokes-wartime-powers-fund-electric-heaters-cracks-down-gas-appliances  
* Chapter 3: The Constitution Notes II
   + "Principles of the US Constitution" (pgs. 70-71)    
   + PowerPoint: constitutionprinciples.ppt         
* Federalism Worksheet and Book Review Assignment
   + Philadelphia v. State of New Jersey (1978) Worksheet: Philadelphia v State of New Jersey.pdf
       - #1-3 & YBTJ
   + Book Review   
       - pg. 101 #1-3 & WWYD      
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Federalism Worksheet and Book Review Assignment      




Day 70: Tuesday, May 7th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Federalism Worksheet and Book Review Assignment DUE       
* Article I: The Legislative Branch
   + Chapter 3 Notes III Text pgs. 72-74    
   + Pocket Constitution: Article I Section 8       
* Federalism, the Necessary and Proper Clause, States' Rights, and the Supremacy Clause (Alien and Sedition Acts--Ky and VA Resolutions)  
   + Annenberg Video "The Supremacy Clause: McCulloch v. Maryland" (24 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/supremacy-clause-mcculloch-v-maryland/
       - Notes
       - What does this mean for Marijuana Law? If the federal government continues to list it as an illegal substance and it is expected to be legal for recreational purposes for those over 21 in 2021, could you be arrested for smoking marijuana for recreational purposes?    
* Book Review 
       + pg. 80 Case Study #1-9
       + pg. 97 #7
       + pg. 125 #2  
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSIONS:
   + South Dakota v Dole Worksheet: South Dakota v Dole Handout.pdf
       - #1-2 AND You Be the Judge 
   + pg. 74 Exploring the Essential Question A-J: -Locate the Clause in Article I Section 8 that could Justify Congress Assuming that Power
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* McCulloch v. Maryland Case Study      




Day 71: Wednesday, May 8th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + McCulloch v. Maryland Case Study DUE          
* Executive Orders, Laws, Incorporation and the Second Amendment  
   + Executive Orders (pgs. 268-269)p
   + SchoolHouse Rock Bill Process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFroMQlKiag   
   + SNL Executive Orders (3:30 minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUDSeb2zHQ0      
    + CNN "New Mexico Governor orders..." : https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/09/us/new-mexico-gun-violence-emergency/index.html
 * McDonald v. City of Chicago Case Study
   + Worksheet: McDonald v City of Chicago 2022.docx 
   + Decision: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2009/08-1521  
EXTRA CREDIT Extension: Annenberg Classroom Video "Second Amendment: DC v. Heller and McDonald v. Chicago" (22:12 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/second-amendment-d-c-v-heller-and-mcdonald-v-chicago/  
   1. Notes
   2. Most Important Idea or Concept Learned 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* McDonald v. City of Chicago Case Study Worksheet    




Day 72: Thursday, May 9th 2024   
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + 
* 
* The McDonald v. City of Chicago Precedent   
   + Listen to Majority Opinion: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2009/08-1521  
       - Take Notes
   + pg. 90 Debate #1-7 and Continuum     
Play the Following Game on iCivics.org "Do I Have a Right-BOR Edition": https://www.icivics.org/games/do-i-have-right
   + If Absent: Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot) and Attach Certificate to your Prep Worksheet 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* 




Civic Extension Video: "The Notorious RBG" Friday, May 10th @ 10:15




Day 73: Monday, May 13th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   +  
* Chapter 15: Constitutional Freedoms
   + First Amendment "Religion" pgs. 453-457
* Religious Freedom
   + Book Review Questions
       - pg. 454 CT 
       - pg. 456 RPC
       - pg. 457 RPC
       - pg. 457 #1, 3-4
       - pg. 479 #12
       - pg. 480 #15
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Religious Freedom Book Review Questions      
       



Day 74: Tuesday, May 14th 2024
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Religious Freedom Book Review Questions DUE      
 * Chapter 15: Constitutional Freedoms
   + First Amendment "Religion" pgs. 453-457 
   + First Amendment's Free Exercise Clause & Free Speech Clause   
   + America's Founding Myth
   + Jefferson's High Wall
* Kennedy v. Bremmerton School District Case Study 
   + Packet: Street Law Kennedy v Bremerton School District Case Analysis II.docx
   + Other Resources
       - NCC Podcast "We the People: Football, Faith, and the First Amendment – Part 2" (54 Minutes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-people/id83213431?i=1000558297090
       - Establishment Clause Interpretation: https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/interpretation/amendment-i/interps/264 
       - Free Exercise Interpretation: https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/interpretation/amendment-i/interps/265 
       - SCOTUSBlog Website: https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/kennedy-v-bremerton-school-district-2/
       - Fox News - Supreme Court to hear religious liberty dispute over high school coach's on-field prayers: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/supreme-court-religious-liberty-school-coach
       - Oyez Oral Arguments: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2021/21-418 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Kennedy v. Bremmerton School District Case Study        

Day 67: Wednesday, May 15th 2024

* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Review and Grade Kennedy v. Bremmerton School District Case Study     
   + Retro Report: As SCOTUS Examines School Prayer. Families Behind a Landmark Ruling Speak Out” (9:44 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs7_J1gTtms
* Unit Exam Chapter 3  
   + Textbook Return  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Citizenship Test/Unit Exam  




Day 68: Thursday, May 16th 2024
* Cap and Gown Day: Elementary Walk and Graduation Practice
   + NO CLASS For Seniors
* Chapter 15: Constitutional Freedoms
   + First Amendment "Speech" pgs. 440-447   
   + First Amendment "Religion" pgs. 453-457 
* NCC Video "For Debate: Can a Baker Refuse to Create a Cake for a Same-Sex Wedding?" (1:11:49 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ieqx_8AIXE&feature=share
   1-6. Notes: Speaker 1/Speaker2/Speaker 3 (columns for notes)
            - Stephanie Barclay of the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty 
            - Paula Greisen, one of the attorneys representing the same-sex couple at center of the case 
            - Brendan O'Niell, editor of Spiked Online 
       7. What was the best argument made by Stephanie Barclay? Why did you find that argument convincing?   
       8. What was the best argument made by Paula Greisen? Why did you find that argument convincing?  
       9. What was the best argument made by Brendan O'Niell? Why did you find that argument convincing? 
     10. What are public accommodation laws? What is the goal of public accommodation laws? 
     11. What type of speech is involved in this case? Explain
     12. If you were a justice on the Supreme Court, how would you decide this case? (Explain in detail discussing the rights that must be balanced in this case) 
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: What is an RFRA? How would the case have been changed if Colorado had an RFRA? 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Masterpiece Cakeshop Case Analysis




Civic Extension Video: "Inherit the Wind" Friday, May 17th @ 10:15




Day 77: Monday, May 20th 2024: SEMESTER EXAM WEEK
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Review and Grade Masterpiece Cakeshop Case Analysis          
      - Public Accommodation Laws,  Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Fourteenth Amendment's Equal Protection Clause (14th: Incorpration's Constitutional Floor)
* SCOTUS and Religion
   + SCOTUS CASES
       -  Supreme Court Reaches Decision in Case involving Public Prayer.pdf   
       - “You Be the Judge” Worksheet: You Be the Judge Religion Worksheet.pdf
       - Public Square v. Public School Worksheet: Public Square v Public Space Religion Worksheet.pdf     
       - Street Law Text pg. 463 “You Be the Judge” A-H: Religion in Public Education Street Law YBTJ.pdf  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Citizenship Test/Unit Exam Prep




Day 78: Tuesday, May 21st 2024: Modified Schedule with Periods 6 &7 Semester Exams  
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Class Time (3rd Period): 9:29-10:12
* Play the Following Game on iCivics.org "Do I Have a Right-BOR Edition": https://www.icivics.org/games/do-i-have-right
   + If Absent: Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot) and Attach Certificate to your Prep Worksheet 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Game Participation     




Day 79: Wednesday, May 22nd 2024: Modified Schedule with Periods 1, 3 & 5 Semester Exams  
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   +
* Unit/Citizenship Exam 2:00 a.m.-3:45 a.m.
  + After Test: 
       - Ideological Quizzes   
           + ISide WIth Ideological Quiz: https://www.isidewith.com/political-quiz 
           + Typology: https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/quiz/political-typology/ 
           + Advocates for Self-Government Quiz: https://www.theadvocates.org/ 
           + Political Compass Ideological Quiz: https://www.politicalcompass.org/ 
           + Do you eat like a Republican or Democrat? Quiz: https://www.thekitchn.com/take-this-quiz-to-find-out-if-you-eat-like-a-democrat-or-a-republican-233778   
AND/OR
      - Play the Following Game on iCivics.org "Do I Have a Right-BOR Edition": https://www.icivics.org/games/do-i-have-right  
   + Unit Test Review   
   +  Textbook Return  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Unit Exam     




Day 80: Thursday, May 23rd 2024: Modified Schedule with Periods 2, 4 & 7 Semester Exams  
* No Class
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* N/A       




Day 81: Friday, May 24th 2024: Modified Schedule (1/2 Day) Last Day of School Year 
* Class (3rd Period) 
   + Unit Test Review   
   + Textbook Return
   + Ideological Quizzes   
      - ISide WIth Ideological Quiz: https://www.isidewith.com/political-quiz 
      - Typology: https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/quiz/political-typology/ 
      - Advocates for Self-Government Quiz: https://www.theadvocates.org/ 
      - Political Compass Ideological Quiz: https://www.politicalcompass.org/ 
      - Do you eat like a Republican or Democrat? Quiz: https://www.thekitchn.com/take-this-quiz-to-find-out-if-you-eat-like-a-democrat-or-a-republican-233778   
AND/OR
      - Play the Following Game on iCivics.org "Do I Have a Right-BOR Edition": https://www.icivics.org/games/do-i-have-right  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* N/A