•  FOUNDATIONS OF AMERICAN GOVERNMENT---FALL SEMESTER 2023

     

     

    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: Thursday, August 17th 2023
    * 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     
    * 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  
    * 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: "National Treasure"@ 10:15   
    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 2: Friday, August 18th 2023
    * Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
       + Review Citizenship Pre-Test (Inventory of Basic Civic Knowledge)         
       + 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/  
    * 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 3: Monday, August 21st 2023

    * Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
       + Review Why School? Why Government? Worksheet   
       + 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: Tuesday, August 22nd 2023
    * Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
       + Review and Discuss Citizenship Test as Graduation Requirement Packet  
       + Class Clip
           - Is Jaywalking Real, and Why Does it Matter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Url1HL6oEx       

    * Citizenship Test for a Grade

       + Scantron: Bring a Pencil
       + After Test: iCivics Games
           - "Sortify": https://www.icivics.org/games/sortify      
           - "Immigration Nation": https://www.icivics.org/games/immigration-nation 

    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Citizenship Test  



    Day 5: Wednesday, August 23rd 2023

    * Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
       + Text and Pocket Constitution Handout (Put Name in INK in both)
    * Note Outline: Chapter 1 Note Outline.docx 
       + 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
           - Add Video Notes to Notebook 
       + U.S. Debt Clock: https://www.usdebtclock.org/      
    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
    * Chapter 1 Lesson 1 Notes    




    Day 6: Thursday, August 24th 2023
    * Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
       + Review Chapter 1 Lesson 1 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
           - Add Video Notes to Notebook 
       + U.S. Debt Clock: https://www.usdebtclock.org/    
    * Why Government Matters Book Review Questions and Video Responses  
       + Video Responses:  
           1. Before money, how did people trade? Explain
           2. Where did the word salary come from? Explain
           3. What civilization created coins? Why?
           4. What civilization created paper money? Why? 
           5. List AND describe a term or concept that you learned through the video
           6. Explain, using examples from the video, what role does the government play in economic affairs?
       + pg. 7 Exploring the Essential Question
       + pg. 8 Exploring the Essential Question (4 Examples)    
       + As you learned in Mrs. F.’s Classroom, one of the defining features of a civilization is that it has a government. Discuss what a government is and why government maters.  
    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
    * Why Government Matters Book Review Questions and Video Responses    





    Civic Extension Video: "National Treasure" Friday, August 25th @ 10:15    




    Day 7: Monday, August 28th 2023
    * Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
       + Review and Correct Why Government Matters Book Review Questions and Video Reflection Questions        
       + Class Clips
           - Ron Swanson: Why Government Matters: https://vimeo.com/24554205/Taxes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDE9e0IZkbI      
    * 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 8: Tuesday, August 29th 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 9:  Wednesday, August 30th 2023
    * 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      
    * 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: Thursday, August 31st 2023
    * 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 

     



    No Friday Video
    LABOR DAY WEEKEND Friday 09/01-Monday 09/04      




    Day 11: Tuesday, September 5th 2023
    * Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
       + Turn in Optional Assignment

    * 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     
    * Book Review Questions and Video Responses    
       + 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?       

        + Video Responses     
           - What is an oligarchy? How do they differ from Monarchies or Dictatorships? 
           - 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.       
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Video Review and Book Review Questions  

       



    Day 12: Wednesday, September 6th 2023
    * Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
       + Correct Video Review and 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  
       + Trump and the Electoral Count Act 
           - House of Representatives role when 270 is not met
    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)




    Day 13: Thursday, September 7th 2023
    * 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 
    EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: 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 14:  Friday, September 8th 2023
    * Chapter QUIZ (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 QUIZ (Notes I-VII)   




    No Friday Video  




    Day 15: Monday, September 11th 2023
    * Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
       +  Review Chapter Quiz
    * 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 Packet: 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 Packet    




    Day 16: Tuesday, September 12th 2023

    * Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
       + Review and Grade Tinker v. Des Moines Case Study Packet     
    * 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
    * 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       




    Day 17: Wednesday, September 14th 2022

    * 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   
       + Fourteenth Amendment and Incorporation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vT_HdOY-Cw&t=139s
    * Video Notes/Responses and Yearbook Pic Case Study
       + "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/      

       + Video Responses:  
           1. Notes
           2. 
           3. 
    * Sydnie Spies Case Study: Senior Picture Yearbook Case.docx

    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Sydnie Spies Case Study Packet 

     




    Day 18: Thursday, September 14th 2023
    * Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
       + Review and Grade Sydnie Spies Packet   
    * 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
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Student Free Speech OUTSIDE of the School Packet  




    Civic Extension Video: "The Trial of the Chicago Seven" Friday, September 15th@ 10:15        
       + Release Form: Chicago 7-All Classes.docx
       + iMDb Plot Summary/iMDb Parents Guide: Chicago 7 imdb.pdf     




    Day 19: Monday, September 18th 2023- Constitution Day (September 17th)
    * Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
       + Review and Grade Student Free Speech OUTSIDE of the School Packet    
       +  Constitution Day Clips 
           - We the People: Honoring Constitution Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejH1Xvw12sA&t=3s
           - NCC Article on 10 Myths: https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/top-10-myths-about-the-constitution-on-constitution-day/ :
           - ACLU Clip (2:50 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kh-SaU8DzoY 
           - Bridge of Spies Clip (1:42 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2gLGW9w8Hk      
    * 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
           - 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
    * Guest Speakers Prep Worksheet   




    Day 20: Tuesday, September 19th 2023
    * Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
       + Guest Speakers Prep Worksheet DUE at end of class period  
    * Guest Speakers: 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 Packet and Guest Speaker Worksheet or Alternative Assignment  




    Day 21: Wednesday, September 20th  2023
    * 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/
           - Notes in Notebook
    * Video Responses and Book Review Questions    
       + Video Responses  
             - Discuss how trade-offs are used in economics? Why are they subjective? 
             - How do economists believe the values of goods and services and services are determined? 
             - What are incentives? How do they play into economic theory? 
             - 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)         
             - 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)     
             - List and discuss the governmental/economic idea or principle learned as it relates to the chapter     
       + Book Review
            - pg. 22 Essential Question (Questions in Black NOT Red)
            - pg. 22 Guiding Question
            - pg. 23 Reading Progress Check     
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Video Responses and Book Review Questions    




    Day 22: Thursday, September 21st 2023
    * 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 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: "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     




    Day 23: Monday, September 25th 2023
    * 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
    * Worksheet AND Book Review/FDR's 2nd Bill of Rights 
       + 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 Book Review/FDR's 2nd Bill of Rights  




    Day 24: Tuesday, September 26th 2022
    * 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
    * Worksheet AND Book Review/FDR's 2nd Bill of Rights 
       + 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 Book Review/FDR's 2nd Bill of Rights




    Day 25: Wednesday, September 27th 2023
    * 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/
    * Socialism Worksheet, Book Review and Video Responses  
       + Worksheet: Command Economy Worksheet.pdf
       + Book Review
          - pg. 26 RPC
          - pg. 28 #6
          - pg. 31 #8, 12-13  
       + "A History Changing Choice" Video Notes Review Questions 
           1. How would you define equality of opportunity? Which economic system falls under that principle? Explain
           2. How would you define equality of results? Which economic system falls under that principle? Explain
           3. 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) Summary of the Video
       c) List and Discuss the Most Important Idea or Concept Learned      
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Socialism Worksheet, Book Review and Video Responses  





    Day 26: Thursday, September 28th 2023
    * Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
       +Finish. Review and Grade Socialism Worksheet, Book Review and Video Responses 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
       + Izzit.Or "A History Changing Choice" Video (13:48 Minutes): https://www.izzit.org/products/detail.php?video=history_changing_choice
           -Take Video Notes
    * Socialism Worksheet, Book Review and Video Responses
       + Worksheet: Command Economy Worksheet.pdf
       + Book Review
          - pg. 26 RPC
          - pg. 28 #6
          - pg. 31 #8, 12-13      
       + "A History Changing Choice" Video Notes Review Questions 
           1. How would you define equality of opportunity? Which economic system falls under that principle? Explain
           2. How would you define equality of results? Which economic system falls under that principle? Explain
           3. Would any of your answers regarding FDR's Second Bill of Rights Change after watching the video? Explain  
    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
    * Socialism Worksheet, Book Review and Video Responses  




    Civic Extension Video: "Animal Farm" Friday, February 10th @ 10:15  




    Day 27: Monday, October 2nd 2023
    * Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
       + 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 and clause 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. Video Response: Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)
       9. Video Response: What did the Supreme Court Decide? Explain the decision (Help/Textbook pg. 782). 
      10. Define eminent domain and explain the precedent established in this case regarding the Fifth Amendment.  
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Kelo v. New London Case Study  




    Day 28: Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023
    * 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 #7
          - pg. 31 #11
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Videos Notes/Responses and Book Review   




    Day 29: Wednesday, October 4th 2023
    * 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
       + Read an UpFront
    OR
       + Pay iCivics Games
           - "People's Pie": https://www.icivics.org/games/peoples-pie    
           - "Branches of Power": https://www.icivics.org/games/branches-power
    OR
          - Take Chapter 2 Notes: Foundations Note Outline I for Chapter 2 2022.docx
    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
    * Chapter QUIZ (Economics)    




    Day 30: Thursday, October 5th 2023-Homecoming Assembly  
    * 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    
    * iCivics Game: Play icivigs.org Game Participation: "People's Pie": https://www.icivics.org/games/peoples-pie  
       + If Absent: 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)
    EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Flood v. Kuhn Caset Study
       + Read the Case
       + Answer "You Be The Judge"
       + Google the Outcome and write that Decision Down   
    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
    * Game Participation          




    Civic Extension Video: "Mr. Jones" Friday, October 6th @ 10:15
       + Release Form: Mr Jones-All Classes.docx 
       + iMDb Plot Summary: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6828390/plotsummary  
       + iMDb Parents Guide:     https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6828390/parentalguide      
      



    Day 31: Monday, October 9th 2023-Shakespeare in the Schools (Modified Class Schedules) 
    * Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
       + Economics Quiz Review
    * 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   
       + Typology: https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/quiz/political-typology/ 
           - Linked Typology with Summary
           - Based on the summary, do you agree/disagree with your placement? Explain
           - Which quiz best reflects 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 32: Tuesday, October 10th 2023
    * Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
       + Ideological Tests and Responses 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 do 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 33: Wednesday, October 11th 2023
    * Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
       + Politics Book Chapters 1-2 Highlight/Underline and Responses 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/
           -Take Video Notes in Notebook 
    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
    * Chapter Notes and Magna Carta Videos Notes
      




    Day 34: Thursday, October 12th 2023-1st Quarter Ends   
    * 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
    * Magna Carta Videos Responses, 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?   
       + Book Review
           - CT on pg. 37  
           - RPC on pg. 39
           - pg. 38 (Exploring the Essential Questions) #1-2
           - pg. 41 #1
        + 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
    * Magna Carta Videos Responses, Chapter Book Review and Bicameralism Worksheet   




    Civic Extension Video: "Robinhood" Friday, October 13th @ 10:15




    Day 35: Monday, October 16th 2023-2nd Quarter Begins
    * 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 36: Tuesday, October 17th 2023
    * 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 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 37: Wednesday, October 18th 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: 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
    *  Optional Assignment       




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




    Day 38: Monday, October 23rd 2023
    * 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  
    * 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
    * Podcast Responses and Chapter Book Review    
       + Podcast Response  
           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 
       + Chapter Book Review  
           - pg. 44 Reading Progress Check
           - pg. 46 Critical Thinking
           - pg. 48 RPC & #3 & 5 
           - pg. 63-64 #12-13    
    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
    * Podcast Responses and Chapter Book Review     and/or Optional Assignment  





    Day 39: Tuesday, October 24th 2023
    * Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
       + Review Optional Assignment  
    * 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  
    * Podcast Responses and Chapter Book Review    
       + Podcast Response  
           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 
       + Chapter Book Review  
           - pg. 44 Reading Progress Check
           - pg. 46 Critical Thinking
           - pg. 48 RPC & #3 & 5 
           - pg. 63-64 #12-13    
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Podcast Responses and Chapter Book Review




    Day 40: Wednesday, October 25th 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
       + EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: 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 Quiz Score
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Chapter 2 Notes/QUIZ Prep  

             


    Day 41: Thursday, October 26th 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      




    Civic Extension Video: "1776" Friday, October 27th @ 10:15-CANCELLED    
    Civic Extension: OPTIONAL (Can be Participation, Enrichment, OR Engagement) Speaker John Mudd, State of Montana Bar Association President @ 10:15        




    Day 42: Monday, October 30th 2023
    * 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/
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * County Commissioner Prep Worksheet   




    Day 43: Tuesday, October 31st 2023
    * 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 44: Wednesday, November 1st 2023
    * 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      
       + Harvard Foundations(edEx) Video: THOMAS E. PATTERSON on "American Government: Constitutional Foundations" (26:39 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXBhhojQ98M
           -  Video Notes    
    * Video Responses and Packet Questions 
       + Harvard Foundations(edEx) Video: THOMAS E. PATTERSON on "American Government: Constitutional Foundations"   
          - Video Response: What was the "Theme" of the speech? Did you agree/disagree with the theme?  Explain. 
          - Video Response: In 2+ Sentences, list AND describe a term related to class that you learned through the presentation and did not know beforehand?
          - Video Response: Include a quote or anecdote from the presentation that you found insightful and explain why you chose it.    
       + 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      
    EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Go to icivics.org-play "COUNTIES WORK": https://www.icivics.org/games/counties-work
          - Print of the certificate of completion, and attach it to your assignment
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Video Responses and Packet Questions         




    Day 45: Thursday, November 2nd 2023
    * Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
       + Finish and Grade     Video Responses and Packet Questions       
    * 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 
    * Video Responses     and Packet Questions 
       + Harvard Foundations(edEx) Video: THOMAS E. PATTERSON on "American Government: Constitutional Foundations"   
          - Video Response: What was the "Theme" of the speech? Did you agree/disagree with the theme?  Explain. 
          - Video Response: In 2+ Sentences, list AND describe a term related to class that you learned through the presentation and did not know beforehand?
          - Video Response: Include a quote or anecdote from the presentation that you found insightful and explain why you chose it.    
       + 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    
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Video Responses and Packet Questions   




    Civic Extension Video: "The Notorious RGB" Friday, November 3rd @ 10:15    




    Day 46: Monday, November 6th 2023
    * 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 6 Questions (#2-3 Iroquois Confederacy, #1-2 Article of Confederation) 
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Worksheet and Book Review 



    Day 47: Tuesday, November 7th 2023
    * 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 6 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 48: Wednesday, November 8th 2023
    * 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/
          - Video Notes in Notebook      
    * Video Notes and Book Review-
       + Annenberg Classroom Video "Creating a Constitution"   
          - Video Response: 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?     
          - Video Response:     The Framers tried to design a system to protect liberty by fighting human nature for power and ambition by doing what?  
          - Video Response: 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? 
          - Video Response: Why did the Founders believe voters needed to be vested, why did the founders only want property owners to vote?   
          - Video Response: What does "extralegal" mean? How was this term used in the ratification debate?  
      + Book Review   
          - pg. 49 Essential Question A-B        
          - pg. 53 #5 
          - pg. 56 Reading Progress Check
          - pg. 58 Reading Progress Check
          - pg. 60 #4 
          - pg. 63 #5     
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Video Notes and Book Review       




    Day 49: Thursday, November 9th 2023
    * 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       
    * Video Notes and Book Review-
       + Annenberg Classroom Video "Creating a Constitution"   
          - Video Response: 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?     
          - Video Response:     The Framers tried to design a system to protect liberty by fighting human nature for power and ambition by doing what?  
          - Video Response: 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? 
          - Video Response:     Why did the Founders believe voters needed to be vested, why did the founders only want property owners to vote? 
          - Video Response: What does "extralegal" mean? How was this term used in the ratification debate?    
      + Book Review   
          - pg. 49 Essential Question A-B        
          - pg. 53 #5 
          - pg. 56 Reading Progress Check
          - pg. 58 Reading Progress Check
          - pg. 60 #4 
          - pg. 63 #5     
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Video Notes and Book Review         




    Civic Extension Video: "Hamilton" Friday, November 10th @ 9:15    




    Day 50: Monday, November 13th 2023
    * Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
       + Review and Discuss Video Notes and Book Review/ Individual Assignments DUE     
    * 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         
    * 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)
    EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Play icivigs.org game "Win the WhiteHouse" iCivics.org Game to Completion (30+ Minutes): https://www.icivics.org/games/win-white-house
       + 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       

     


    Day 51: Tuesday November 14th 2023
    * Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
       + Review Game Participation        
    * Chapter 2: Constitutional Convention
       + 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, Worksheet, and Chapter Book Review
       + Video Questions
           - Video Response: Why wasn't a Bill of Rights included in the Constitution of 1787? Explain the reasonS
           - Video Response: Why was the Bill of Rights considered the fulfillment of a campaign pledge? 
           - Video Response: Was the First Amendment (protection of religion, speech, press, petition, and assembly) first because the Founders deemed it the most important Amendment? Explain.  
      + Federalist v. AntiFederalist Packet: Federalist no 10 and Antifederalist v Federalist Contentions Worksheet.pdf  
           - #1-3 Federalist No. 10 Worksheet 
        + Book Review
          - pg. 55 Chart  
          - 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, Worksheet, and Chapter Book Review   





    Day 52: Wednesday, November 15th 2023
    * 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 Responses, Worksheet, and Chapter Book Review
       + Video Questions
           - Video Response: Why wasn't a Bill of Rights included in the Constitution of 1787? Explain the reasonS
           - Video Response: Why was the Bill of Rights considered the fulfillment of a campaign pledge? 
           - Video Response:     Was the First Amendment (protection of religion, speech, press, petition, and assembly) first because the Founders deemed it the most important Amendment? Explain.  
      + Federalist v. AntiFederalist Packet: Federalist no 10 and Antifederalist v Federalist Contentions Worksheet.pdf  
           - #1-3 Federalist No. 10 Worksheet 
        + Book Review
          - pg. 55 Chart  
          - pg. 60 CT
          - pg. 63 #7
          - pg. 64 #18 & #20        
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Video Responses, Worksheet, and Chapter Book Review/Quiz Prep        

     


    Day 53: Thursday, November 16th 2023
    * Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
       + Friday's Civic Extension       
    * Chapter 2 QUIZ II
       + Notes I-VI
    * After Quiz Exercise:
       + Texas v Johnson Case Study Assignment Worksheet: Texas v Johnson Worksheet.docx  
          OR  
       + 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 QUIZ        



    Civic Extension Video: "Skokie" Friday, November 17th @ 10:15    




    Day 54: Monday, November 20th 2023
    * Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
       + Chapter 2 QUIZ II Review      
    * 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 55: Tuesday, November 21st 2023
    * 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 56: Wednesday, November 22nd 2023-1/2 Day/Noon Release
    * 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/
        1-4. 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
    BONUS:  When I asked my Parents/Guardians/Adult in my life about this issue, they told me....I agree/disagree because…      
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Skokie Case Study Video Notes/Responses    




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




    Day 57: Monday, November 27th 2023
    * Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
       + Skokie Case Study Video Notes/Responses    
       + Hate Speech Discussion        
    * Chapter 15: constitutional Freedoms
       + First Amendment "Speech" pgs. 440-447   
       + First Amendment Synopsis: First Amendment Speech Synopisis.docx
          - Read in Class/Discuss
    * 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
    1-3. 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: First Amendment Cases: First Amendment Cases.docx
           - Follow Instructions and Complete Grids 
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Masterpiece Cakeshop Case Analysis        




    Day 58: Tuesday, November 28th 2023
    * 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)
       + Review and Discuss First Amendment Cases: First Amendment Cases.docx  
    * 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
       + 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  
    * 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 
    * OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT "The Daily Podcast: "France, Islam and ‘Laïcité’" (30 Minutes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily/id1200361736?i=1000508726838 
       1. Notes 
       2. What does the French term ‘Laïcité’ mean? 
       3. How does ‘Laïcité’ relate to Jefferson phrase "Wall of Separation between Church and State"?  
       4. If you were going to explain this podcast to a peer or parent, what would you tell him/her? (Explain in 2+ Sentences)     
       5. Either of the following: What Enlightened You? What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response and in 2+ Sentences)   
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Kennedy v. Bremmerton School District Case Study        




    Day 25: Wednesday, November 29th 2023
    * Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
       + Finish, Review and Grade Kennedy v. Bremmerton School District Case Study     
     * 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   




    Day 59: Thursday,  November 30th 2023
    * 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  




    Civic Extension Video: "Inherit the Wind" Friday, December 1st @ 10:15      




    Day 60: Monday, December 4th 2023
    * 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: 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 
    * 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 61: Tuesday, December 5th 2023
    * Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
       +     Finish, Review, and Grade Chapter Worksheets       
    * 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    
    * 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 62: Wednesday, December 6th 2023
    * Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order
       + 
    * 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 63: Thursday, December 7th 2023
    * 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       
       + 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. What were the 3 levels of review according to the Court's majority opinion? At which level did the Court find this case? How did that review affect the outcome? Explain.     
         10. 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?  
    ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
    * Youngstown Tube and Sheet Co. v. Sawyer Case Analysis Questions          




    Day 64: Monday, December 11th 2023
    * 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 65: Tuesday, December 12th 2023
    * 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 66: Wednesday, December 13th 2023
    * 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 67: Thursday, December 14th 2023-Bill of Rights Day (December 15th)
    * Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
       + Review and Correct McDonald v. City of Chicago Case Study Worksheet    
    * Chapter 3 Notes VIII: (First and Second Amendments: Limitations on Congress)
       + The Bill of Rights pgs. 83-86
       + Incorporation and the Bill of Rights pgs. 463-464
           - Barron v Baltimore (1833)
           - Gitlow v. New York (1925)
           - Incorporation, Selective Incorporation, Federalism, and Judicial Review
       + BRI Homework Help "Incorporation": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vT_HdOY-Cw&t=138s  
       + The Second Amendment pgs. 473-474
    * 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
    * iCivics "Do I Have a Right-BOR Edition" Game Participation 





    Day 69: Monday, December 18th 2023 SEMESTER EXAM WEEK: Modified Schedule with Period 6 Semester Exam  
    * Morning Class time: 12:23 p.m. - 1:53 p.m.
       + Review and Correct McDonald v. City of Chicago Case Study Worksheet         
    * 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     

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




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




    Day 72: Thursday, December 21st--LAST DAY OF 2nd Quarter
    * Questions, Comments, Concerns, Things for the Good of the Order  
       +       
    * Class from 10:53 p.m. - 11:24       
       + 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
              

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