Another look at the front of the Supreme Court building in Washington, DC. This was taken in 2011.
Dear class,
We are getting right down to the end of the year! Not a whole lot of time left - especially if you are a senior! Here's what happened today in class:
Learning Targets:
SS.HS.CR.ALT.03: I can apply understanding of ideas and concepts to a new context or problem.
SS.HS.RE.ALT.05: I can effectively conduct and apply research.
SS.HS.KN.ALT.02: I can demonstrate an understanding of the role of governments in current issues.
SS.HS.CO.ALT.05: I can communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Soundtrack: “Nuthin' But A 'G' Thang (Instrumental)" by Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. Selected because Mel requested it last class and it's nothing but a "Government" thing in class.
AGENDA 5/9/14:
News Brief
Finish Landmark Cases
The National Judiciary
12 Angry Men
News Brief: Again, we are transitioning to a new way of doing the news briefs. If you have not already written one up for an assignment, you need to do that right away. Other than that, I will be assigning easier news briefs with no writing involved to students that have already completed this.
With that, Mel talked about this story today: NYTimes.com - Off the Record in a Chat App? Don’t Be Sure. This relates to the government because the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) is cracking down on the way in which Snapchat operates. Thanks, Mel!
Finish Landmark Cases: We spent most of class going over these landmark Supreme Court cases that help decide various functions for the government. If you missed class, you need to pick up a packet in the room or from me. It is not available online and you need it to study for your test.
The National Judiciary: Next, I passed out a reading that has to do with the structure of the judicial branch, which had some questions along with it. We went over these in class. Again, if you missed today, you need to come to class and pick one up. Yes, I am intentionally making it so that you need to show up in order to get the materials - the amount of students missing class all semester has been unacceptably high.
With that, Mel talked about this story today: NYTimes.com - Off the Record in a Chat App? Don’t Be Sure. This relates to the government because the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) is cracking down on the way in which Snapchat operates. Thanks, Mel!
Finish Landmark Cases: We spent most of class going over these landmark Supreme Court cases that help decide various functions for the government. If you missed class, you need to pick up a packet in the room or from me. It is not available online and you need it to study for your test.
The National Judiciary: Next, I passed out a reading that has to do with the structure of the judicial branch, which had some questions along with it. We went over these in class. Again, if you missed today, you need to come to class and pick one up. Yes, I am intentionally making it so that you need to show up in order to get the materials - the amount of students missing class all semester has been unacceptably high.
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