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 12/6/16:
News Brief – Sydney
Mock Trials
The National Judiciary
Study Guide
Homework: Read the blog. Study for judicial branch test next class. Next news brief: Avery.
News Brief: Sydney had the news brief today and selected a story about this article to talk about: CNN.com - Trump could bring a different kind of diversity to the Supreme Court. This was very related to our current unit on the judicial branch, and thus, a great article to choose!
Avery was assigned to do the next news brief.
Mock Trials: We finished up this activity from last class, and had an *extensive* debate in class today about the final case:
I was pleased to hear so many well thought out opinions on this case, which involves saying the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools. Way to go, everyone!
The National Judiciary: To help with understanding the process for how the Supreme Court takes and decides cases, here are two videos (we did not watch these in class, due to time):
Avery was assigned to do the next news brief.
Mock Trials: We finished up this activity from last class, and had an *extensive* debate in class today about the final case:
I was pleased to hear so many well thought out opinions on this case, which involves saying the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools. Way to go, everyone!
The National Judiciary: To help with understanding the process for how the Supreme Court takes and decides cases, here are two videos (we did not watch these in class, due to time):
These videos are pretty cheesy (and older), but do a good job of explaining what happens!
We went through this in detail today - thoroughly reviewing the main concepts of the unit:
We 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. :-)
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