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THEME OF WEEK - UNIT TEST / CASE STUDY #4 - RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS - GUNS IN AMERICA!

WEEK 17 - UNIT TEST - THE US CONSTITUTION / RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS - GUNS IN AMERICA!

17th Week of School! This week - students will be closing out the unit on the US Constitution by taking a unit test assessment on the US Constitution. Then - students will be completing the fourth case study of the year on 2nd Amendment and right to bear arms!

Weekly Theme(s) - Students will be taking a unit test assessment on content in the US Constitution - Framework, Principles, Amendments, Federalism and Amending the Constitution! Then - they will be completing the Case Study 2nd Amendment. Specifically - students will be examining key elements like history behind 2nd Amendment, current gun laws and controversies surrounding firearms and future of firearms in America.

HOMEWORK: FINISH UNIT NOTEBOOK PACKET DUE: MON (ODD) / TUE (EVEN0!

-UNIT TEST!-

M/T

OBJECTIVE:

SWBAT demonstrate key content knowledge and key competencies of US Constitution by taking a unit test assessment.

METHOD:

Warm-Up/Question of the Day!
Unit Test Assessment - The United States Constitution

Matching - Vocab. Key Terms
Multiple Choice
True/False
Written Prompt Response

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HOMEWORK: NONE!

-CASE STUDY #4 - RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS!-

DEBATING FIREARMS!

W/TR

OBJECTIVE:

SWBAT identify, describe, explain key characteristics, ideologies, and controversies surrounding 2nd Amendment and right to bear arms by completing a Case Study. They will read sources/answer questions view video/answer questions and complete a survey.

METHOD:

Warm-Up/Question of the Day!
Reading/Questions - Why We're Still Arguing About Guns - Students will read source and answer questions.
Video/Qs - 2nd Amendment and Right to Bear Arms - Students will view video and answer questions.
Activity - Firearms Laws
Inquiry Survey - Students will answer survey questions on topics related to firearms.

HOMEWORK: FINISH INQUIRY SURVEY - THOUGHTS ON 2ND AMENDMENT (PART FOUR) DUE: FRIDAY (ODD) / TUESDAY (EVEN - AFTER NEW YEAR!)

-case study #4 - right to bear arms!-

F/T (AFTER BREAK)

OBJECTIVE:

SWBAT identify, describe, explain key characteristics, ideologies, and controversies surrounding 2nd Amendment and right to bear arms by completing a Case Study.
SWBAT propose key ideas and solutions regarding 2nd Amendment and firearms by analyzing sources and composing a written response.

METHOD:

Warm-Up/Question of the Day!
Video/Qs - What Should We Do About Firearms - Students will view video and answer questions.
Reading/Qs - Great Gun Debate - Upfront Scholastic - Students will read source and answer questions.
Chart - Things Democrats and Republicans Say About 2nd Amendment - Students will analyze talking points about
Written Responses - Students will compose written responses on their stances on 2nd Amendment and future of firearms.

HOMEWORK: FINISH CASE STUDY #4 - 2ND AMENDMENT RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS DUE: WED (ODD - AFTER NEW YEAR) / TR (EVEN - AFTER NEW YEAR)!

RESOURCES!

The Second Amendment - Definition, Text & RightsThe Second Amendment, ratified in 1791, is one of 10 amendments that form the Bill of Rights. It establishes the right to bear arms and figures prominently in the long-running debate over gun control.

6 Real Ways to We Can Reduce Gun Violence in AmericaAmerica is the only developed country with such high rates of gun violence. Here are six steps we can take to reduce those numbers.