Sidney Public Schools

* iCivics: https://icivics.org/

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

       - Civic Enrichments: Friday Movies, TED Talks and Political Events 
          + Next Friday's Video: "National Treasure"@ 10:15   
   + Read, highlight or Underline (For a Grade) and when you find it convenient Emoji/comment in Class Syllabus Packet: Syllabus 2022.doc
        - #1 Pet Peeve: Closing up Shop Early/ Marshmallow Study
          + Fareed Z.: The Man behind the Mars. Test:  https://www.cnn.com/videos/bestoftv/2014/10/25/exp-gps-mischel-on-self-control.cnn
          + YouTube: Marshmallow Study: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo4WF3cSd9Q
          + The Marshmallow Test and Why We Want Instant Gratification: Silvia Barcellos at TEDxMidAtlantic 2012
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Read, highlight or Underline (For a Grade), Emoji/comment on Class Syllabus Packet (when you find it convenient), and Answer the Packet Questions  




Day 2: Wednesday, January 4th 2023
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Book Cover Quiz Friday
* Review Syllabus and Discuss Articles/Answer Questions on the Backpage
   + Small Groups/ Whole Class Discussion     
       - Clips: https://mt01001320.schoolwires.net/site/default.aspx?PageType=14&DomainID=22&PageID=4236&ModuleInstanceID=5061&ViewID=9d7780dc-000e-458b-ba39-cfc84059b040&IsMoreExpandedView=True
       - "Coddling of the American Mind" Assertion (Over Protected/Immature Seniors)/Solution (Gap Year) 
       - Three rules for staying out of poverty - Opinion - The Florida Times-Union - Jacksonville, FL: https://www.jacksonville.com/article/20120127/OPINION/801258741  
   + Turn in for Grade/Watch Video
       - Seinfeld Teaches History SNL Clip (6:57 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bdf_XdDwc-o
* 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
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Ask (Verbally) Your Parent(s)/Guardian(s)/Sibling(s) the 50 Citizenship Test Questions
   + Record Scores, Who You asked, And What You Learned     
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Citizenship Pre-Test (Inventory of Basic Civic Knowledge)  




Day 3: Thursday, January 5th 2023
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Book Cover Quiz Tomorrow
   + Citizenship Test Tomorrow for a Grade/Scantron so Bring a Pencil    
* Citizenship Test Review: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_gxo8AdjqIYFNrdv8rjaf2dOuL1BdMsjoKNzQrCPly4/edit#slide=id.g9102a736b6_2_364
   + How did we do?
   + Jaywalking "Citizenship Test" Clip:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJlY9C7YWzI  
   + Citizenship Test Tomorrow for a Grade/Scantron so Bring a Pencil  
* 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/  
* (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
   + Complete Why Government Matters Worksheet: Why Government Matters 2023.docx
 EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Watch Sasse on Kavanaugh Hearing: “We Can And We Should Do Better Than This” (15:47 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlAHS6pT5A4  
   + Notes
   + What was Senator Sasse's Point? How does this reflect Souter's concern
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Why Government Matters Worksheet  




Day 4: Friday, January 6th 2023
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Review (Former) Justice David Souter on Civic Knowledge/Why Government Matters Worksheet Responses DUE
       - Ron Swanson: Why Government Matters: https://vimeo.com/24554205/Taxes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDE9e0IZkbI  
   + Book Cover Quiz  
* Citizenship Test for a Grade

 



Day 7: Wednesday, January 11th 2023
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Review and Discuss Book Review Questions        
* Guest Speakers: Mayor Rick Norby and City Clerk/Treasurer Jessica Chamberlin Prep
   + Guest Speaker Prep Worksheet: Mayor Norby-Jessica Chamberlin Prep Worksheet 2022.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 8: Thursday, January 12th 2023
* 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 10: Tuesday, January 17th 2023
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order   

Day 11: Wednesday, January 18th 2023
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Turn in Optional Assignment
Day 12: Thursday, January 19th 2023

   + Review and Grade the Book Review Questions 

* Note Outline: Chapter 1 Note Outline 2022.docx
   + Chapter Notes VI: Major Types of Governments
   + 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  
* Book Review Questions and Video Reflection Questions 
   + Book Review
       - pg. 21 #1
       - pg. 14 Guiding Question
       - pg. 18 Reading Progress Check
   + Video Responses
      - According to the video, the "Rule of Law" differentiates a republic from a democracy. What is the Rule of Law? What example does the video use to explain this point?  
      - According to the video, Americans have a choice between two systems of government. Explain why there are only 2 choices and what they are.  
      - Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain in 2+ sentences using the word "because" in your response)         
      - Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain in 2+ sentences using the word "because" in your response)
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: 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
* Book Review Assignment and  American Form of Government Clip   

* Sydnie Spies Case Study: Senior Picture Yearbook Case.docx

ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Sydnie Spies Case Study Packet 

* 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 and D) How should the Case be decided in 3-5 Sentences  
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Oral Arguments: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2006/06-278
          - Petitioner Argument Notes (000:00-12:00)
          - Respondent Argument Notes(32:00-45:00)  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* pg, 401 Morse v Frederick and Stare Decisis Case Study 

* 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 Morse v. Frederick Case):https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/conversation-constitution-freedom-speech/

 

* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + Review and Correct 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/
* Socialism Worksheet and Book Review
   + Worksheet: Command Economy Worksheet.pdf
   + Book Review
      - pg. 26 RPC
      - pg. 26 CT
      - pg. 28 #6
      - pg. 31 #8, 12-13
  ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
*Worksheet and Book Review  

* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
   + Review and Grade Assignment
   + 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
* "A History Changing Choice" Video Notes/Review  




Day 27: Wednesday, February 15th 2023  

 



Day 28: Thursday, February 16th 2023   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     
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter QUIZ  




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

* Kelo v. New London (Textbook pg. 377) Case Study
   1. What do you find most convincing for Kelo's side in this court case? Explain in 2+ Sentences 
   2. What do you find most convincing for New London's side in this court case? Explain in 2+ Sentences   
   3. 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)  

   4. Izzit Video (16:18) Notes: https://www.izzit.org/products/detail.php?video=eminent_domain 

   5. Video Response: Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)
   6. Video Response: Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)  
   7. BRI Homework Help "Kelo v. New London" (5:29 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR_sAOEShtM
   8. Video Response: What did the Supreme Court Decide? Explain the decision. (Oyez): https://www.oyez.org/cases/2004/04-108   

* Magna Carta Videos Response, Chapter Book Review and Bicameralism Worksheet  

   + Magna Carta Video Response: How did the Magna Carta influence America's colonies and colonial ideas about government?  

   + Magna Carta Video Response: Describe the influence of the Magna Carta on America's Government today?   
   + Magna Carta Video Response: Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)           

       -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

Day 33: Monday, February 27th 2023
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + Review and Grade Bicameralism Worksheet and Book Review
* 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 Book Review 
   + Mayflower (#1-3) and Fundamentals Worksheets (#1-3): Mayflower Compact and Fundamental Orders of Connecticut Workshe.pdf
   + pg. 41 #4, Critical Thinking, and Reading Progress Check
   + pg. 63 #2
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Worksheet Questions (6) and Book Review (3)     




Day 34: Tuesday, February 28th 2023
* 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  
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




Day 35: Wednesday, March 1st 2023
* Chapter 2 Notes VI-VIII: Colonies on their Own, Britain Tightens Control, and Colonial Unrest
   + Chapter 2 Lesson 2: pgs. 42-45  
* History This Week "No Representation, No Peace" (22 Minutes) Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/history-this-week/id1493453604?i=1000492781320
   + Notes in Notebook
   + Questions to Consider
       1. What "riots" occurred and what was their cause? 
       2. Describe the role of the 'Loyal 9" in the above riots.  Who did they become/ what name are they remembered as today? 
       3. Discuss the importance of the Committees on Correspondence and/or Stamp Act Congress in this podcast
       4. Include a quote or anecdote from the podcast that you found insightful and explain why you chose it.   
       5. Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response and in 2+ Sentences)     
       6. Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response and in 2+ Sentences)      
       7. If you were going to explain this podcast to a peer or parent, what would you tell him/her? (Explain in 2+ Sentences)    
       8. Chapter Book Review: pg. 48 # 5  
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/Questions  



Day 36: Thursday, March 2nd 2023
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Review Podcast Notes/Questions    
* 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
      - What you Might not Know about the Declaration Ted Talk (3:37 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKJMWHCUoiw
      - Scene from John Adams Docu-Series (3:49 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7o5kWrbJJE&feature=share
      - Too Late to Apologize-A Declaration (3:21 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZfRaWAtBVg|
      - 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
* 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
       2. Write Down your Answer
       3. Write Down Correct Answer and its explanation. 
       4. Write Down your Score
       5. BONUS: Ask Parent(s) to take Quiz and record score
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* DOI Knowledge Quiz    

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

Day 37: Monday, March 6th 2023
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Review DOI Quiz Results     
* 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
      - What you Might not Know about the Declaration Ted Talk (3:37 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKJMWHCUoiw
      - Scene from John Adams Docu-Series (3:49 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7o5kWrbJJE&feature=share
      - Too Late to Apologize-A Declaration (3:21 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZfRaWAtBVg|
      - 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  
* Chapter Book Review  
   + pg. 32 #19 & 20
   + pg. 44 Reading Progress Check
   + pg. 46 Critical Thinking
   + pg. 48 RPC & #3 
   + pg. 63-64 12-13  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Book Review   




Day 38: Tuesday, March 7th 2023
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Review and Grade DOI Book Review Questions
* Chapter 2 Notes XI: Lesson 2
   + Video Extensions
      - 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?
   1. Read and highlight or underline
   2. Complete the "Reviewing and Using the Lesson" #1-4    
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter 2 Notes/QUIZ Prep 




Day 39: Wednesday, March 8th 2023
* 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 40: Thursday, March 9th 2022-Last Day of 3rd Quarter
* 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: "Counties Work": https://www.icivics.org/games/counties-work
      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 game was about and wthere it was worth your time
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* County Commissioner Prep Worksheet  




Civic Extension Video: "1776" Friday, March 10th @ 10:15       




Day 41: Monday, March 13th 2023-First Day of 4th Quarter
* 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 42: Tuesday, March 14th 2023
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Review County Commissioners 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?"  
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Play Argument Wars: Snyder v Phelps: https://icivics.org/games/argument-wars
   + Go to icivics.org to play Argument Wars and hit the arrow until you get to the case Play the following Game: Snyder v. Phelps 
      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
* Should our Democracy adopt a 28th Amendment that bans hate speech? Assignment  




Day 43: Wednesday, March 15th 2023
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Review and Grade "Laws Around the World" Hate Speech Worksheet: Laws Around the World Hate Speech Worksheet.pdf  
* 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/
    1-4. Video Notes
       5. If you were to explain this case to your classmates, you would tell them... Answer in 2+ Sentences 
       6. What does the ACLU stand for? What was ironic about the membership of the ACLU?
       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 a heckler's veto? Is a heckler's veto Constitutional? Explain. 
     10. How has your view regarding the question: "Should our Democracy adopt a 28th Amendment that bans hate speech?" evolved?  Answer in 2+ Sentences
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Skokie Case Study Video Notes/Responses




Day 44: Thursday, March 16th 2023
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Review and Grade Skokie Case Study Video Notes/Responses  
* 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     




SPRING BREAK: FRIDAY, MARCH 17TH-SUNDAY, March 26TH




Day 45: Monday, March 27th 2023
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + Book Cover QUIZ on Thursday
* 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 
* Packet Questions and Book Review
   + Lesson 9: What Basic Ideas about Government did the State Constitutions: Lesson 9 What Basice Ideas About Government State Constitutions Included.pdf 
      - Reviewing and Using the Lesson #1-4    
   + Book Review 
      - pg. 13 Reading Progress Check
      - pg. 50 Exploring the Essential Question #1-4
      - pg. 53 #3
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Packet Questions and Book Review  




Day 46: Tuesday, March 28th 2023
*  Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + Packet Questions and Book Review    
* 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
* Worksheet and Book Review 
   + Iroquois Confederacy/Article of Confederation Worksheet: Iroquois Confederation and Articles Worksheet.pdf
      - Complete 6 Questions ( #1-3 Iroquois Confederacy, #1-3 Article of Confederation) 
   + Book Review   
     - pg. 49 Essential Question A-C    
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Worksheet and Book Review




Day 47: Wednesday, March 29th 2023
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
  + Review and Grade Worksheet and Articles of Confederation Book Review Questions  
* 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/
      - Video Notes in Notebook
OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT/EXTENSION: 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     
  + Book Review   
       - pg. 53 # 5 
       - pg. 63 #5    
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Notes/Optional Assignment 




Day 48: Thursday, March 30th 2022
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Book Cover QUIZ   
   + Optional Assignment DUE  
   + Review "Creating a Constitution" Video Notes
* Chapter 2: Constitutional Convention
   + Lesson 4 (pgs. 54-58) Notes III & IV: Purpose and Organization  
* Play icivigs.org game "Win the WhiteHouse" iCivics.org Game 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
* Chapter Notes and Game Participation      




Civic Extension Video: "Hamilton " Friday, March 31st @ 10:15       




Day 49: Monday, April 3rd 2023
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Review Game Participation        
* Chapter 2: Constitutional Convention
   + Lesson 4 (pgs. 54-58): Notes V: Compromises
   + Lesson 4 (pgs. 59-60): Notes VI: Ratification
   + The Story of the Bill of Rights Annenberg Video (16 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/story-bill-rights/
      - Video Notes in Notebook
* Video Responses and Chapter Book Review
   + Video Questions
       - Video Response: Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)         
       - Video Response: Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)  
    + Book Review
       - pg. 56 Reading Progress Check
       - pg. 58 Reading Progress Check
       - pg. 60 #4 & CT
       - pg. 63 #7, #9
       - pg. 64 #18 & #20     
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Responses and Chapter Book Review  




Day 50: Tuesday, April 4th 2023
* Chapter 2: Constitutional Convention
   + Lesson 4 (pgs. 54-58) Notes IV: Purpose and Organization 
   + BRI Homework Help-Drafting the Constitution (5:07 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgRWoKKFrd8&feature=youtu.be      
* Video Responses and Chapter Book Review
   + Video Questions
       - Video Response: Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)         
       - Video Response: Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)  
    + Book Review
       - pg. 56 Reading Progress Check
       - pg. 58 Reading Progress Check
       - pg. 60 #4 & CT
       - pg. 63 #7, #9
       - pg. 64 #18 & #20     
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Responses and Chapter Book Review    




Day 51: Wednesday, April 5th 2023
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Chapter QUIZ (Notes I-VI) Tomorrow  
* Chapter 2: Constitutional Convention
   + 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
* Play icivigs.org game "Race to Ratify iCivics.org Game" (30+ Minutes): https://www.icivics.org/games/race-to-ratify  
   + If Absent: Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot)
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Game Participation      




Day 52: Thursday, April 6th 2023-Shortened Schedule for Talon't Show
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + 
* Chapter QUIZ
   + Notes I-VI
* After Quiz Exercise:
   + Read an UpFront
   + Chapter Notes
      OR
   + Play the Following Game on iCivics.org "Branches of Power": https://www.icivics.org/games/branches-power  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter QUIZ       




Civic Extension Video: "Mitt" Friday, April 7th @ 10:15       
EASTER BREAK: APRIL 7TH-APRIL 10TH




Day 53: Tuesday, April 11th 2023
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Chapter QUIZ Review 
* Chapter 15: Constitutional Freedoms
   + First Amendment "Speech" pgs. 440-447    
* First Amendment "Speech" Chapter Book Problems    
   + pg. 441 DBQ Identifying Question
   + pg. 441 Exploring the Essential Question
   + pg. 443 CT #1
   + pg. 445 CT
   + pg. 446 #3-5
   + pg. 446 RPC
   + pg. 480 18-20
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: First Amendment Synopsis: First Amendment Speech Synopisis.docx
   + Read, Highlight or Underline, and Comment or Emoji
OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT: First Amendment Cases: First Amendment Cases.docx
       - Follow Instructions and Complete Grids
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* First Amendment "Speech" Chapter Book Problems    



 
Day 54: Wednesday, April 12th 2023
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Grade First Amendment "Speech" Chapter Book Problems    
   + Review and Discuss First Amendment Cases: First Amendment Cases.docx    
* Chapter 15: Constitutional Freedoms
   + Speech/Religious Freedom  
* 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
   + Public Accommodation Laws,  Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Fourteenth Amendment's Equal Protection Clause (14th: Incorpration's Constitutional Floor)
   + First Amendment's Free Exercise Clause & Free Speech Clause 
   + Assignment:  
       1-3. 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 
       4. What are public accommodation laws? What is the goal of public accommodation laws? 
       5. What was the best argument made by Stephanie Barclay? Why did you find that argument convincing?   
       6. What was the best argument made by Paula Greisen? Why did you find that argument convincing?  
       7. What was the best argument made by Brendan O'Niell? Why did you find that argument convincing? 
       8. What type of speech is involved in this case? Explain
       9. What is an RFRA? How would the case have been changed if Colorado had an RFRA? 
     10. 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:
   + When I asked my parent(s), guardian(s), adult(s), peer(s) their opinion on this case, they told me...I agree/disagree because...
   + Watch More of the Video ( Put Time Started/Finished)
      1. Notes
      2. What was the most important idea, principle, concept you learned by watching the remainder? Explain.   
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Masterpiece Cakeshop Case Analysis       




Day 55: Thursday, April 13th 2023
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Review and Grade Masterpiece Cakeshop Case Analysis         
* 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 56: Friday, April 14th 2023
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Review and Grade Religious Freedom Book Review Questions     
* Chapter 15: Constitutional Freedoms
   + First Amendment "Religion" pgs. 453-457
* 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
* EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Supreme Court Reaches Decision in Case involving Public Prayer.pdf  
   + Read, Highlight or Underline, and Comment and/or Emoji on the Above Article that Guides School Athletic Directors
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Kennedy v. Bremmerton School District Case Study          




Civic Extension Video: NO VIDEO Friday, April 14th    




Day 57: Monday, April 17th 2023-Mr. F. Gone to DC
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Review and Grade Kennedy v. Bremmerton School District Case Study    
* 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 
* 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 58: Tuesday, April 18th 2023-Mr. F. Gone to DC
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   +
* 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    
* Chapter Worksheets 
   + 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
* Chapter Worksheets   




Day 59: Wednesday, April 19th 2023-Mr. F. Gone to DC
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   +  Review and Grade Chapter Worksheets     
* Chapter 3: The Constitution Notes II
   + "Principles of the US Constitution" (pgs. 70-71)  
* Class Notes (Read Through Pages 70-71
* Youngstown Tube and Sheet Co. v. Sawyer (1952) Court Case Analysis
   + pg. 283 Youngstown Tube and Sheet Co. v. Sawyer (1952)
----Read Through "Facts of the Case", "Issue", and Arguments for Sawyer and Youngstown as Class and Assign 
       1. Best Reason to Support Youngstown Tube and Sheet Co.
       2. Why did you Find the Above Reason Convincing?
       3. Best Reason to Support Sawyer 
       4. Why did you Find the Above Reason Convincing?
       5. If I was a justice I would side with...for these reasons...(3-5 Sentences Citing reasons on pg. 283 and referencing the Constitution and Constitutional Principles)
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Youngstown Tube and Sheet Co. v. Sawyer Case Analysis Questions  




Day 60: Thursday, April 20th 2023-Mr. F. Gone to DC
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + 
* Chapter 3: The Constitution Notes II
   + "Principles of the US Constitution" (pgs. 70-71)    
   + PowerPoint: constitutionprinciples.ppt       
* Review
   + PowerPoint as Class : constitutionprinciples.ppt      
   + Review Answers to Yesterday's #1-5
* Youngstown Tube and Sheet Co. v. Sawyer (1952) Court Case Analysis  
   + Play Annenberg Video: Checks and Balances (41:52 Minutes in-1:01:48/approximately 20 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/key-constitutional-concepts/
       6. Video Notes  
       7. How would you explain this case to your parents, friends, etc. and it's importance as it relates to Democratic Principles?  
       8. What were the 3 levels of review according to the Court's majority opinion? 
       9. At which level did the Court find this case? How did that review affect the outcome? Explain.   
     10. How does this case affect executive power? How could this case be used as precedent for executive orders regarding mask wearing or student loan debt forgiveness? Explain.   
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Youngstown Tube and Sheet Co. v. Sawyer Case Analysis Questions    




Civic Extension Video: NO VIDEO Friday, April 21st   




Day 61: Monday, April 24th 2023
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Youngstown Tube and Sheet Co. v. Sawyer Case Analysis Questions DUE   
* Article I: The Legislative Branch 
   + Chapter 3 Notes III Text pgs. 72-74
   + Pocket Constitution: Article I Section   
* Worksheet and Book Review
   + Does Our Constitution Provide for Free Government? Worksheet: Does Our Constitution Provide for Free Government? Worksheet..pdf
      -  Worksheet #1-4  
   + Chapter Book Review
      - pg. 73 CT #1-2
      - pg. 131 #1-3 & WWYD    
* EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: NCC (43 Minutes) Podcast "The Census" Back at the Supreme Court": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-people/id83213431?i=1000501270390
   + Take Notes
   + Any Two DICE  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Worksheet and Chapter Book Review Problems (10)   




Day 62: Tuesday, April 25th 2023  
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Review and Grade Worksheet and Chapter Book Review Problems (10)     
* Article I: The Legislative Branch
   + Chapter 3 Notes III Text pgs. 72-74 & pg. 230-231      
   + Pocket Constitution: Article I Section 2     
   + Gerrymandering: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2015/03/01/this-is-the-best-explanation-of-gerrymandering-you-will-ever-see/
       - Handout Form: Gerrymandering Example Handout.pdf
       - Reynold's v. Simms/Wesberry v. Sanders: "One-Person, One-Vote": https://www.oyez.org/cases/1963/22
       - State Redistricting Maps: https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/redistricting-2022-maps/maryland/
            + Montana Apportioned District Map
            + Maryland Gerrymandered District Map
            + Texas Gerrymandered District Map
      - Shaw v. Reno (Racial Classification in Gerrymandering) | BRI's Homework Help Series (4:57 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeSp98M7_vk    
   + "One-Person, One Vote" (26 Minutes) Annenberg Classroom Video: https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/one-person-one-vote-baker-v-carr-reynolds-v-sims/
       - Notes in Notebook
* Video Responses, Wesberry v. Sanders Worksheet, and Chapter Book Review    
   + Video Questions
       - What was meant by the terms "non-justiciable" and "political thicket?" What were their importance in the video?
       - Based on the video, how would you define the One-Person, One-Vote principle?
       - What is malapportionment? What part of the U.S. Constitution does it violate? Explain? 
       - Include a quote or anecdote from the presentation that you found insightful and explain why you choose it.  
       - BONUS: Why doesn't the U.S. Senate Compostition Violate One-Person, One-Vote?
   + Book Review Questions
       - pg. 168 #18-19
       - pg. 254 #19 
   + Wesberry v. Sanders Worksheet: Wesberry v Sanders Worksheet.pdf  
       - Questions #1-3
 ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Responses, Wesberry v. Sanders Worksheet, and Chapter Book Review    





Day 63: Wednesday, April 26th 2023   
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Review and Grade Legislative Branch Worksheets 
* Article I: The Legislative Branch 
   + Chapter 3 Notes III Text pgs. 72-74
   + Pocket Constitution: Article I Section 7  
   + SchoolHouse Rock Bill Process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFroMQlKiag 
   + MT State Bill Process Handout: Bill Process Handout.pdf
* Annenberg-Bill Process Video "One School's Fight: The Making of a Law" (20 Minutes) Annenberg Video: https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/one-schools-fight-making-law/ 
   -Notes 
* Video Responses and Legislative Branch Worksheets 
   + Video Responses  
       - Education is usually a state issue, what made this a federal government issue? 
       - What is a Conference Committee? 
       - What joke does the video make to explain how difficult it is to pass a law
       - What is a Filibuster?  
       - Either of the following: What Enlightened You? What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response and in 2+ Sentences)   
   + YLI Worksheet: YLI Congree Worksheet.docx
       - YLI Website for Worksheet: http://yli236.youthleadership.net/econgress/demo/intro_overview?_yli_session=d13be4b9d80017c9ce3edeae9623ce55  
   + House and Senate Worksheet: House and Senate Worksheet.pdf  
* EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Annenberg-Bill Process Video "Legislative Process: How a Bill Becomes Federal Law" (19 Minute) Annenberg Video: https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/legislative-process-bill-becomes-federal-law/      
   + Take Notes
   + Any Two DICE    
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Responses and Legislative Branch Worksheets   




Day 64: Thursday,  April 27th 2023
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Optional Assignment: Video Responses, Wesberry v. Sanders Worksheet, and Chapter Book Review 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. 124 #2
       + pg. 80 Case Study #1-9
       + pg. 196 #18-19
       + pg. 97 #7, 9, 11
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      




Civic Extension Video: "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" @10:15  Friday, April 28th   




Day 65: Monday, May 1st 2023
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Review and Grade McCulloch v. Maryland Case Study    
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Review and Grade Assignment
* Article II: The Executive Branch 
   + Pocket Constitution  
   + The Executive Branch (pgs. 74-75)
   + Presidential Powers and Roles (pgs. 260-264)  
* Chapter Worksheet and Book Problems
   + Does the Constitution Limit Presidential Powers Worksheet: Does the Constitution Limit Presidential Powers Worksheet.pdf 
       - Answer Worksheet Questions #1-4
   + Chapter Book Problems
       - pg. 261 RPC
       - pg. 261 DBQ #1-2
       - pg. 262 CT
       - pg. 264 RPC (1st on on the page)
       - pg. 265 #1 
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Presidential Power and Impeachment Worksheet: Presidential Power and Impeachment Worksheet.pdf     
   1. Read, Highlight or Underline BOTH Sides
   2. + 1/4 Point for Any Correct Response
   3. - 1/2 Point for Any Incorrect Response    
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Presidential Powers Worksheet and Chapter Book Review    



 
Day 66: Tuesday, May 2nd 2023
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Review and Grade Presidential Powers Worksheet and Chapter Book Review      
* Article II: The Executive Branch 
   + Chapter 3 Notes IV: Text pgs. 74-75
   + Pocket Constitution  
   + pg. 264 Presidential Roles    
* Play the Following Game on iCivics.org "Executive Command": https://www.icivics.org/games/executive-command
      + Print certificate at end of game (If you can't print, write down time played and get adult signature or screen shot)  
OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT: "Has the U.S. Presidency Become a Dictatorship?" (51:42 Minute Podcast): https://freakonomics.com/podcast/u-s-presidency-become-dictatorship/
   + Listen, take notes, and write a review    
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* iCivics Game Participation           




Day 67: Wednesday, May 3rd 2023
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Review and Grade Executive Orders Video and Podcast Notes/Respones         
* Article II: The Executive Branch 
   + Chapter 3 Notes IV: Text pgs. 74-75
   + Pocket Constitution  
   + Executive Orders (pgs. 268-269)p
* Executive Orders Video and Podcast Notes/Responses      
   + SchoolHouse Rock Bill Process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFroMQlKiag   
   + SNL Executive Orders (3:30 minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUDSeb2zHQ0      
      1. Compare/Contrast an executive order with a bill (including who is involved and what power(s) are being utilized)?  
      2. How does this clip relate to The Powers of the President assignment/worksheet?
      3. What is being satirized, what is the point of the clip?   
   + NYT The Daily "Will the Supreme Court Let Biden Cancel Student Debt" (27:13 Minutes): https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/02/podcasts/the-daily/scotus-student-debt-relief.html?auth=login-google1tap&login=google1tap  
       4. Notes 
       5. Best Reason Discussed to Support the Biden Administration student loan debt forgiveness? 
       6. Why did you Find the Above Reason Convincing?
       7. Best Reason Discussed to Oppose the Biden Administration student loan debt forgiveness?   
       8. Why did you Find the Above Reason Convincing?
       9. If I was a justice I would side with...for these reasons... 
      10. 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... 
EXTRA CREDIT Extension: "Has the U.S. Presidency Become a Dictatorship?" (51:42 Minute Podcast): https://freakonomics.com/podcast/u-s-presidency-become-dictatorship/
   + Listen, take notes, and write a review    
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Executive Orders Video and Podcast Notes/Responses   




Day 68: Thursday, May 4th 2023
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Review and Grade Podcasts Notes/Respones and Presidential Power Power Worksheet  
* Article II: The Executive Branch 
   + Chapter 3 Notes IV: Text pgs. 74-75
   + Pocket Constitution  
   + pg. 264 Presidential Roles    
* "Mandate: The President and the People" (34:11 Minutes) Annenberg Video: https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/mandate-the-president-and-the-people/
      - Notes in Notebooks
* Video Responses
    1. Discuss the role Washington played in the establishment of the president and the power of its office?  
    2. Which president was the first to use the veto for political purposes? For what purposes did prior presidents exercise the veto power? Explain. 
    3. Describe the broad use of powers Lincoln exercised during the Civil War and explain the basis for Lincoln's extraordinary presidential powers. 
    4. Explain what is meant by the "Bully Pulpit" and discuss how Theodore Roosevelt changed the role of the President using that medium.
    5. What area of society did FDR most expand the power of the President and government and what did he attempt when the Supreme Court was reluctant to go along with his agenda? 
    6. Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)    
    7. Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)    
    8. If you were asked to define a mandate after watching the video, how would you define it and what example would you use to emphasize your definition? 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* "Mandate: The President and the People" Video Responses      




Civic Extension Video: "13 Day" @10:15  Friday, May 5th     




Day 69: Monday, May 8th 2023
* Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
   + Grade and Review "Mandate: The President and the People" Video Responses     
* Article III: The Judicial Branch 
   + Pocket Constitution (pgs. 12-13)      
   + Chapter 3 Notes: The Judicial Branch (pgs. 75-76, 386-389, pgs. 430-431)   
   + "An Independent Judiciary" (34 Minutes) Annenberg Video: https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/independent-judiciary-cherokee-nation-v-georgia-cooper-v-aaron/
   - Video Notes 
* Judicial Branch Chapter Book Review  
   + pg. 436 #17  
   + pg. 409 #2
   + pg. 430 CT-B  
   + pg. 389 #1 & 4   
   + pg. 78 CT
   + pg. 79 RPC  
   + pg. 427 "Should Justices have lifetime Tenures" 
       - Best Reason to Say Yes and Why you Found that Reason Convincing
       - Best Reason to Say No and Why you Found that Reason Convincing  
       - Answer the Question "Should Justices have lifetime Tenures" in 3-5 Sentences     
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
* Judicial Branch Chapter Book Review