Students in class today said that they would be more likely to read the blog if I posted a selfie. So, here's one I took on a flight from Seattle to Tokyo in 2014, on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner with mood lighting. :-)
Dear class,
It was a mostly a review and study day in class, for the upcoming judicial branch test. Here's what happened today in class:
Learning Targets Addressed:
Knowledge LT 2: I can demonstrate an understanding of the role of governments in current issues.
Knowledge LT 5: I can demonstrate an understanding of the principles, structures, and functions of different levels of U.S. government.
Knowledge LT 5: I can demonstrate an understanding of the principles, structures, and functions of different levels of U.S. government.
Soundtrack: "Rockin' in the Free World" by Neil Young. Selected for today because the laws of our country are supposed to ensure freedom. Lyrics here.
AGENDA 12/11/15:
News Brief – Janet
The National Judiciary
Juries
Study Guide
Homework: Read the blog. Study for judicial branch test next class. Next news brief: Morris.
News Brief: Janet was not in class today, so we did not have a news brief, despite my best attempt to get students to talk about anything that was going on.
Morris was assigned to do the next news brief.
If you missed class, or wanted to see Wildcat News again, here it is:
The National Judiciary: To help with understanding the process for how the Supreme Court takes and decides cases, we watched these two videos:
Morris was assigned to do the next news brief.
If you missed class, or wanted to see Wildcat News again, here it is:
The National Judiciary: To help with understanding the process for how the Supreme Court takes and decides cases, we watched these two videos:
These videos were pretty cheesy (and older), but did a good job of explaining what happens!
We then went through this in detail today - thoroughly reviewing the main concepts of the unit:
We then went through this in detail today - thoroughly reviewing the main concepts of the unit:
Juries/Study Guide: Most of class was spent going over many questions about the judicial branch. I also passed out this study guide (the juries reading was on the back side) for preparation:
Google Drive: Reading on Juries for Judicial Branch Test
Google Drive: Reading on Juries for Judicial Branch Test
One of the questions on the test will be (thanks for checking the blog!): In this case the U.S. Supreme Court declared that no one accused of a crime has to stand trial in any court in the land without benefit of counsel unless he or she specifically refuses it.
A. Dred Scott v Sanford C. Gideon v Wainwright
B. Plessy v Ferguson D. Brown v Board of Education
A. Dred Scott v Sanford C. Gideon v Wainwright
B. Plessy v Ferguson D. Brown v Board of Education
If you aren't sure, guess in the comments and I will tell you what the answer is!
See you next class, for the test! Then we will close before break by watching a movie about the judicial process. :-)
Is it C??
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