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IB MP American History: Founding Principles, Civics, and Economics
Unit 5 - The Judicial Branch
Unit 5 Overview:
Article III of the Constitution
Judicial Branch Structure
Judicial Branch Vocabulary
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS)
Landmark Supreme Court Cases
Civil & Criminal Law
Due Process & Civil Rights
Standards:
CL.C&G.4.1 Differentiate the judicial systems of the United States and North Carolina in terms of structure, jurisdiction, and how each provides for equal protection.
CL.C&G.4.2 Differentiate the structure and function of state and federal courts in order to understand the adversarial nature of each.
CL.C&G.4.5 Summarize the importance of both the right to due process of law and the individual rights established in the Bill of Rights in the American legal system.
CL.C&G.3.2 Compare strategies used by individuals to address discrimination, segregation, disenfranchisement, reconcentration, and other discriminatory practices that have existed in the United States.
CL.B.1.2 Explain how legislation, policy, and judicial rulings reflect changing norms and values in the United States.
CL.C&G.2.1 Compare how national, state, and local governments maintain order, security, and protect individual rights.
Historical Skills emphasis:
Researching credible sources to become informed on state and federal-level issues
Critical reading skills of grade-level text to discuss presidential powers and the Electoral College
Use historical thinking skills (context, sourcing, and corroboration)
Express ideas orally and in writing coherently
Recognize the authority of executives at both the federal and state levels to be able to identify whom to voice their opinions regarding policy and enforcement
Key Knowledge:
The Supreme Court is the highest court in the nation
Judicial review gives the Supreme Court the authority to deem laws and executive actions as unconstitutional
Supreme Court justices refer to the U.S. Constitution and existing precedents when making decisions
Guiding & Essential Questions:
How is the Judicial Branch of the federal government structured?
How are members of this branch selected?
What are the responsibilities of each level of the Judicial Branch?
How are decisions made at the Supreme Court?
Which cases are heard by the Supreme Court?
What opinions are written when a decision is made?
What are the most significant, landmark cases decided by the US Supreme Court?
What are the origins of our system of laws?
What are the different types of law?
What are the two types of cases that can be brought to court?
Unit 5 Vocabulary:
Judicial Branch
Supreme Court
Marbury v. Madison
McCulloch v. Maryland
Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
Tinker v. Des Moines
New Jersey v. T.L.O.
Loving v. Virginia
Roe v. Wade
Judicial review
Federalism
Checks and balances
Jurisdiction
Original jurisdiction
Appellate jurisdiction
Precedent
Remand
Briefs
Majority opinion
Dissenting opinion
Stare decisis
Zenger trial
North Carolina Supreme Court
Mecklenburg Superior Court
Arbitration
Litigation
Mediation
Criminal law
Defendant
Prosecutor
Felony
Misdemeanor
Inferior
Equity
Justice
Exclusion/Exclusionary
By the end of this unit, students should be able to…
The Supreme Court is the highest court in the nation
Judicial review gives the Supreme Court the authority to deem laws and executive actions as unconstitutional
Supreme Court justices refer to the U.S. Constitution and existing precedents when making decisions
Article III - The Judicial Branch
Goal Statement: Students will being to develop an understanding of the structure and responsibilities of the Judicial Branch of the federal government.
Essential Questions - How is the Judicial Branch of the federal government structured? How are members of this branch selected? What are the responsibilities of each level of the Judicial Branch?
Standards
Differentiate the judicial system of the United State and North Carolina in terms of structure, jurisdiction, and how each provides for equal protection (CL.C&G4.1)
Differentiate the structure and function of state and federal courts in order to understand the adversarial nature of each (CL.C&G4.2)
Summarize the importance of both the right to due process of law and the individual rights established in the Bill of Rights in the American legal system (CL.C&G4.5)
Compare strategies used by individuals to address discrimination, segregation, disenfranchisement, reconcentration, and other discriminatory practices that have existed in the United States (CL.C&G3.2)
Explain how legislation, policy and judicial rulings reflect the changing norms and values in the United States (CL.B1.2)
Compare how national, state and local governments maintain order, security and protect individual rights (CL.C&G2.1)
Lesson - Students will be lead through direct instruction related to Article III - The Judicial Branch of the federal government and discuss how members of this branch are selected and what the responsibilities of each level are in the federal government.
Slideshow for direct instruction - Article III - The Judicial Branch
Student work - As the class is covering the information or after the class has covered the information, students should fill out the Article III - The Judicial Branch Student notes to continue to build their notebooks.
This can either be digital or printed
Homework/Asynchronous
Students should review the information covered in the lesson to make sure that they have complete understanding of the topic as it is an important building block for the rest of the unit.
Deciding Cases at the Supreme Court
Goal Statement: Student will analyze how decisions are made at the Supreme Court
Essential Questions - How are decisions made at the Supreme Court? Which cases are heard by the Supreme Court? What opinions are written when a decision is made?
Standards
Differentiate the judicial system of the United State and North Carolina in terms of structure, jurisdiction, and how each provides for equal protection (CL.C&G4.1)
Differentiate the structure and function of state and federal courts in order to understand the adversarial nature of each (CL.C&G4.2)
Summarize the importance of both the right to due process of law and the individual rights established in the Bill of Rights in the American legal system (CL.C&G4.5)
Compare strategies used by individuals to address discrimination, segregation, disenfranchisement, reconcentration, and other discriminatory practices that have existed in the United States (CL.C&G3.2)
Explain how legislation, policy and judicial rulings reflect the changing norms and values in the United States (CL.B1.2)
Compare how national, state and local governments maintain order, security and protect individual rights (CL.C&G2.1)
Lesson - Students will be lead through direct instruction to understand how decisions are reached at the Supreme Court. We will also discuss which cases are heard by the Supreme Court and when a decision is made, how that decision is communicated.
Slideshow for direct instruction - Deciding Cases at the Supreme Court
Student work - As the class is covering the information or after the class has covered the information, students should us the Deciding Cases at the Supreme Court Student notes to continue to build their notebook.
This can either be digital or printed
Homework/Asynchronous
Students should review the information covered in the lesson to make sure that they have complete understanding of the topic as it is an important building block for the rest of the unit.
Supreme Court Cases
Goal Statement: Summarize the importance of the right to due process of law for individuals accused of crimes. Analyze how the rule of law establishes limits on both the governed and those who govern while holding true to the ideal of equal protection under the law.
Essential Questions - What are the most significant, landmark cases decided by the US Supreme Court?
Standards
Differentiate the judicial system of the United State and North Carolina in terms of structure, jurisdiction, and how each provides for equal protection (CL.C&G4.1)
Differentiate the structure and function of state and federal courts in order to understand the adversarial nature of each (CL.C&G4.2)
Summarize the importance of both the right to due process of law and the individual rights established in the Bill of Rights in the American legal system (CL.C&G4.5)
Compare strategies used by individuals to address discrimination, segregation, disenfranchisement, reconcentration, and other discriminatory practices that have existed in the United States (CL.C&G3.2)
Explain how legislation, policy and judicial rulings reflect the changing norms and values in the United States (CL.B1.2)
Compare how national, state and local governments maintain order, security and protect individual rights (CL.C&G2.1)
Lesson - Students will continue to be lead through direct instruction on the information related to Landmark Supreme Court Cases
Slideshow for direct instruction - Landmark Supreme Court Cases (see previous lesson)
Video for Crash Course Assignment - Crash Course Video #1 and Crash Course Video #2
Student work - As the class is covering the information or after the class has covered the information, students should use the Landmark Supreme Court Case chart (see previous lesson) to continue to build their notebook.
This can either be printed or digital
Homework/Asynchronous
Supreme Court Crash Course Question Sheet (to be handed out in class)
Supreme Court Cases Part II
Goal Statement: Summarize the importance of the right to due process of law for individuals accused of crimes. Analyze how the rule of law establishes limits on both the governed and those who govern while holding true to the ideal of equal protection under the law.
Essential Questions - What are the most significant, landmark cases decided by the US Supreme Court?
Standards
Differentiate the judicial system of the United State and North Carolina in terms of structure, jurisdiction, and how each provides for equal protection (CL.C&G4.1)
Differentiate the structure and function of state and federal courts in order to understand the adversarial nature of each (CL.C&G4.2)
Summarize the importance of both the right to due process of law and the individual rights established in the Bill of Rights in the American legal system (CL.C&G4.5)
Compare strategies used by individuals to address discrimination, segregation, disenfranchisement, reconcentration, and other discriminatory practices that have existed in the United States (CL.C&G3.2)
Explain how legislation, policy and judicial rulings reflect the changing norms and values in the United States (CL.B1.2)
Compare how national, state and local governments maintain order, security and protect individual rights (CL.C&G2.1)
Lesson - Students will participate in a group activity to research and present their assigned Landmark Supreme Court Cases. The group will be responsible for teaching their Landmark Supreme Court Cases to the rest of the class.
Student work - In small groups, students will research and complete a study of an assigned Landmark Supreme Court Case. After they have completed their research, students will create a poster following the instructions listed on the rubric. This information will be used for a gallery walk and a review book for the students.
Homework/Asynchronous
Students will work to complete their Landmark Supreme Court Case project and prepare for presentation
Law
Goal Statement: Summarize the importance of the right to due process of law for individuals accused of crimes. Analyze how the rule of law establishes limits on both the governed and those who govern while holding true to the ideal of equal protection under the law.
Essential Questions - What are the origins of our system of laws? What are the different types of law? What are the two types of cases that can be brought to court?
Standards
Differentiate the judicial system of the United State and North Carolina in terms of structure, jurisdiction, and how each provides for equal protection (CL.C&G4.1)
Differentiate the structure and function of state and federal courts in order to understand the adversarial nature of each (CL.C&G4.2)
Summarize the importance of both the right to due process of law and the individual rights established in the Bill of Rights in the American legal system (CL.C&G4.5)
Compare strategies used by individuals to address discrimination, segregation, disenfranchisement, reconcentration, and other discriminatory practices that have existed in the United States (CL.C&G3.2)
Explain how legislation, policy and judicial rulings reflect the changing norms and values in the United States (CL.B1.2)
Compare how national, state and local governments maintain order, security and protect individual rights (CL.C&G2.1)
Lesson - Students will be lead through direct instruction on the information related to Law
Slideshow for direct instruction - Law
Student work - As the class is covering the information or after the class has covered the information, students should use the Law - Student notes to continue to build their notebook.
This can either be printed or digital
Homework/Asynchronous
Analyzing Court Cases Assignment (To be handed out in class)
Law Part II/Conflict Resolution
Goal Statement: Summarize the importance of the right to due process of law for individuals accused of crimes. Analyze how the rule of law establishes limits on both the governed and those who govern while holding true to the ideal of equal protection under the law.
Essential Questions - What are the best ways to solve a conflict?
Standards
Differentiate the judicial system of the United State and North Carolina in terms of structure, jurisdiction, and how each provides for equal protection (CL.C&G4.1)
Differentiate the structure and function of state and federal courts in order to understand the adversarial nature of each (CL.C&G4.2)
Summarize the importance of both the right to due process of law and the individual rights established in the Bill of Rights in the American legal system (CL.C&G4.5)
Compare strategies used by individuals to address discrimination, segregation, disenfranchisement, reconcentration, and other discriminatory practices that have existed in the United States (CL.C&G3.2)
Explain how legislation, policy and judicial rulings reflect the changing norms and values in the United States (CL.B1.2)
Compare how national, state and local governments maintain order, security and protect individual rights (CL.C&G2.1)
Lesson - Students will complete the direct instruction of the information related to Law. Students will continue with direct instruction of the information related to Conflict Resolution.
Slideshow for direct instruction - Law (see previous lesson)
Slideshow for direct instruction - Conflict Resolution
Student work - As the class is covering the information or after the class has covered the information, students should use the Law Student notes (see previous lesson) and the Conflict Resolution Student notes to continue to build their notebook.
This can either be printed or digital
Homework/Asynchronous
Students should review the information covered in the lesson to make sure that they have complete understanding of the topic as it is an important building block for the rest of the unit.
Procedures of Criminal and Civil Court
Goal Statement: Summarize the importance of the right to due process of law for individuals accused of crimes. Analyze how the rule of law establishes limits on both the governed and those who govern while holding true to the ideal of equal protection under the law.
Essential Questions - What are the steps in a Civil Court proceedings? What are the steps in a Criminal Court proceedings?
Standards
Differentiate the judicial system of the United State and North Carolina in terms of structure, jurisdiction, and how each provides for equal protection (CL.C&G4.1)
Differentiate the structure and function of state and federal courts in order to understand the adversarial nature of each (CL.C&G4.2)
Summarize the importance of both the right to due process of law and the individual rights established in the Bill of Rights in the American legal system (CL.C&G4.5)
Compare strategies used by individuals to address discrimination, segregation, disenfranchisement, reconcentration, and other discriminatory practices that have existed in the United States (CL.C&G3.2)
Explain how legislation, policy and judicial rulings reflect the changing norms and values in the United States (CL.B1.2)
Compare how national, state and local governments maintain order, security and protect individual rights (CL.C&G2.1)
Lesson - Students will be lead through direct instruction on the information related to the steps in the Criminal and Civil proceedings in a court.
Resource for instruction - Criminal Court Proceedings Flowchart
Resource for instruction - Civil Court Proceedings Flowchart
Student work - As the class is covering the information or after the class has covered the information, students should use the flowcharts to understand the steps in each of the court proceedings. This can be used to continue to build their notebook.
This can either be printed or digital
Homework/Asynchronous
Civil v Criminal Reading and Questions Assignment (To be handed out in class)
Review Day
Goal Statement: Students will review for their upcoming assessment on Unit #5
Essential Question: What do I know about Unit #5
Lesson - Students will participant in a review of Unit #5
We will log on to:
I will provide a game code to the class and we will complete the quiz
Quizizzes that can be used to review for the test
Student Work - Students will actively review for the upcoming assessment by reviewing their Unit #5 Review Materials, take part in a online quiz and asking questions for clarification.
Homework/Asynchronous
Study for your upcoming assessment on Unit #5
Unit #5 - TBD
We will be using Mastery Connect again to administer the assessment.
Fall 2019
Agenda::
World Warm Up!
Intro to Unit 6 - Ante Up!
We begin our new Unit today! Elections and the Political Process
Review Political Parties Slideshow and fill out the Political Parties Worksheet
Discuss Third Parties and NC Voting from the CLT News & Observer
Review Public Opinion & Propaganda Slideshow if time permits... PACs?
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is going on in the world? How does it relate to the subjects we are studying and how does it effect our world?
Gain an understanding of the United States' election process.
What roll do political parties play in American politics?
Homework & Reminders:
Remember, we are starting Unit 6 tomorrow - Ante Up! Make sure you check UNIT 6 for our Daily Agenda's
Homework:
TBD
Announcements:
I have given up... martial law has been suspended, but the cell phone policy remains.
IB Global Studies is on for next year. Remember to tell your friends! Spread the word!
Civitas Club! Meeting on Thursday November 21, 2019 in the small cafeteria.
Contact info:
Remind - @mphsci to 81010
Website -mphscivitas.weebly.com
Agenda::
SCOTUS Due Date. See Note regarding "sharing below."
World Warm Up!
Review Political Parties Slideshow and fill out the Political Parties Worksheet
Discuss Third Parties and NC Voting from the CLT News & Observer
Review Public Opinion & Propaganda Slideshow ... PACs?
If time permits...
Review Political Spectrum PDF
Check out your Political Portal
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is going on in the world? How does it relate to the subjects we are studying and how does it effect our world?
Gain an understanding of the United States' election process.
What roll do political parties play in American politics?
Where am I on the political spectrum? Why?
Homework & Reminders:
Make sure you check UNIT 6 for our Daily Agenda's
DUE: Set the date for SCOTUS
Homework:
TBD
Announcements:
I have given up... martial law has been suspended, but the cell phone policy remains.
IB Global Studies is on for next year. Remember to tell your friends! Spread the word!
Civitas Club! Meeting on Thursday November 21, 2019 in the small cafeteria.
Contact info:
Remind - @mphsci to 81010
Website -mphscivitas.weebly.com
Agenda:
World Warm Up!
Review Political Spectrum PDF
Check out your Political Portal
Elections and the Political Process
Review Election Process Slideshow
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is going on in the world? How does it relate to the subjects we are studying and how does it effect our world?
Gain an understanding of the United States' election process.
What roll do political parties play in American politics?
Where am I on the political spectrum? Why?
How does the United States elect a president?
Homework & Reminders:
Make sure you check UNIT 6 for our Daily Agenda's
DUE: SCOTUS PROJECT
1ST Block - Wednesday December 4th.
2nd Block - Friday December 6th
Homework:
TBD
Announcements:
I have given up... martial law has been suspended, but the cell phone policy remains.
IB Global Studies is on for next year. Remember to tell your friends! Spread the word!
Civitas Club! .
Contact info:
Remind - @mphsci to 81010
Website -mphscivitas.weebly.com
Agenda:
World Warm Up!
2nd Block: Early Polling Results
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is going on in the world? How does it relate to the subjects we are studying and how does it effect our world?
Gain an understanding of the United States' election process.
What roll do political parties play in American politics?
Where am I on the political spectrum? Why?
How does the United States elect a president?
Homework & Reminders:
Make sure you check UNIT 6 for our Daily Agenda's
DUE: SCOTUS PROJECT
1ST Block - Wednesday December 4th.
2nd Block - Friday December 6th
Homework:
TBD
Announcements:
I have given up... martial law has been suspended, but the cell phone policy remains.
IB Global Studies is on for next year. Remember to tell your friends! Spread the word!
Civitas Club! .
Contact info:
Remind - @mphsci to 81010
Website -mphscivitas.weebly.com
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is going on in the world? How does it relate to the subjects we are studying and how does it effect our world?
Gain an understanding of the United States' election process.
What roll do political parties play in American politics?
Where am I on the political spectrum? Why?
How does the United States elect a president?
Homework & Reminders:
Make sure you check UNIT 6 for our Daily Agenda's
DUE: SCOTUS PROJECT
1ST Block - Wednesday December 4th.
2nd Block - Friday December 6th
Homework:
TBD
Announcements:
IB Global Studies is on for next year. Remember to tell your friends! Spread the word!
Civitas Club! .
Contact info:
Remind - @mphsci to 81010
Website -mphscivitas.weebly.com
Agenda:
World Warm Up!
Questions for Press Conference
Each reporter must prepare 5 questions for candidates. Remember, you are NOT part of a campaign tomorrow, you are PRESS!
Questions should be about policy that the candidate would implement if elected. Think Economic Policy (Taxes, Budget, etc.), Domestic Policy (Education, Abortion, Gun Policy), Foreign Policy (Immigration, NATO, Trade, etc.),
2nd Block: Early Polling Results
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is going on in the world? How does it relate to the subjects we are studying and how does it effect our world?
Gain an understanding of the United States' election process.
What roll do political parties play in American politics?
Where am I on the political spectrum? Why?
How does the United States elect a president?
Homework & Reminders:
Make sure you check UNIT 6 for our Daily Agenda's
DUE: SCOTUS PROJECT
1ST Block - Wednesday December 4th.
2nd Block - Friday December 6th
Homework:
Press Conference Questions if you did not finish them in class
Announcements:
IB Global Studies is on for next year. Remember to tell your friends! Spread the word!
Civitas Club! .
Contact info:
Remind - @mphsci to 81010
Website -mphscivitas.weebly.com
Agenda:
No World Warm Up!
Press Conference
Each reporter must prepare 5 questions for candidates. Remember, you are NOT part of a campaign tomorrow, you are PRESS!
Questions should be about policy that the candidate would implement if elected. Think Economic Policy (Taxes, Budget, etc.), Domestic Policy (Education, Abortion, Gun Policy), Foreign Policy (Immigration, NATO, Trade, etc.),
2nd Block: Early Polling Results
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is going on in the world? How does it relate to the subjects we are studying and how does it effect our world?
Gain an understanding of the United States' election process.
What roll do political parties play in American politics?
Where am I on the political spectrum? Why?
How does the United States elect a president?
What can you learn about candidates positions from the press conference
Homework & Reminders:
Make sure you check UNIT 6 for our Daily Agenda's
DUE: SCOTUS PROJECT
1ST Block - Wednesday December 4th.
2nd Block - Friday December 6th
Homework:
Press Conference Questions if you did not finish them in class
Announcements:
IB Global Studies is on for next year. Remember to tell your friends! Spread the word!
Civitas Club! .
Contact info:
Remind - @mphsci to 81010
Website -mphscivitas.weebly.com
Agenda:
No World Warm Up!
The Debate - Town Hall Format
2nd Block: Early Polling Results
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is going on in the world? How does it relate to the subjects we are studying and how does it effect our world?
Gain an understanding of the United States' election process.
What roll do political parties play in American politics?
Where am I on the political spectrum? Why?
How does the United States elect a president?
Can a debate change your mind about who you are going to vote for?
Homework & Reminders:
Make sure you check UNIT 6 for our Daily Agenda's
DUE: SCOTUS PROJECT
1ST Block - Wednesday December 4th.
2nd Block - Friday December 6th
DUE: Election Project - Monday December 9, 2019
Homework:
Press Conference Questions if you did not finish them in class
Announcements:
IB Global Studies is on for next year. Remember to tell your friends! Spread the word!
Civitas Club! .
Contact info:
Remind - @mphsci to 81010
Website -mphscivitas.weebly.com
Agenda:
World Warm Up returns!
Election Today!
2nd Block: Early Polling Results
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is going on in the world? How does it relate to the subjects we are studying and how does it effect our world?
Gain an understanding of the United States' election process.
What roll do political parties play in American politics?
Where am I on the political spectrum? Why?
How does the United States elect a president?
What can you learn about candidates during debates?
Who is going to win the election?
Homework & Reminders:
Make sure you check UNIT 6 for our Daily Agenda's
DUE: SCOTUS PROJECT
1st & 2nd Block - 5 Press Conference Questions
1ST Block - Wednesday December 4th.
2nd Block - Friday December 6th
Election Project - Monday December 9, 2019
Homework:
SCOTUS - 2nd Block and Election Project for your group
Announcements:
IB Global Studies is on for next year. Remember to tell your friends! Spread the word!
Civitas Club! .
Contact info:
Remind - @mphsci to 81010
Website -mphscivitas.weebly.com
Spring 2019
Friday March 29, 2019 - Ante Up!
Agenda:
World Warm Up!
Intro to Unit 4 - Ante Up!
We begin our new Unit today! Elections and the Political Process
Review Political Parties Slideshow and fill out the Political Parties Worksheet
Market Watch Virtual Stock Market - See Important Announcements below!
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is going on in the world? How does it relate to the subjects we are studying and how does it effect our world?
Gain an understanding of the United States' election process.
What roll do political parties play in American politics?
Homework:
TBD
Due:
SCOTUS assignments for Clerks, Lawyers, and Justices are due on Monday April 1, 2019
Important Announcements/Reminders:
You must play the MP VSM! Go to https://www.marketwatch.com/game , sign up with Marketwatch and join our game, Mustang Madness Market. Password is Civitas
Monday April 1, 2019 - Ante Up!
Agenda:
World Warm Up
Elections and the Political Process
Review Political Parties Slideshow and fill out the Political Parties Worksheet
Market Watch Virtual Stock Market - See Important Announcements below!
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is going on in the world? How does it relate to the subjects we are studying and how does it effect our world?
Gain an understanding of the United States' election process.
What roll do political parties play in American politics?
Homework:
TBD
Due:
SCOTUS assignments for Clerks, Lawyers, and Justices was due on Monday April 1, 2019
Important Announcements/Reminders:
You must play the MP VSM! Go to https://www.marketwatch.com/game , sign up with Marketwatch and join our game, Mustang Madness Market. Password is Civitas
Tuesday April 2, 2019 - Ante Up!
Agenda:
World Warm Up
Elections and the Political Process
Review Political Parties Slideshow and fill out the Political Parties Worksheet
Read Third Parties and NC Voting from the CLT News & Observer
Read and listen... Election Lesson: Why Every Vote Counts
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is going on in the world? How does it relate to the subjects we are studying and how does it effect our world?
Gain an understanding of the United States' election process.
What is the electoral college and how does my vote count?
Homework:
Complete Political Parties Slideshow and fill out the Political Parties Worksheet.
Come prepared to discuss your Third Party reading and Every vote counts
Due:
SCOTUS assignments for Clerks, Lawyers, and Justices was due on Monday April 1, 2019
Important Announcements/Reminders:
You must play the MP VSM! Go to https://www.marketwatch.com/game , sign up with Marketwatch and join our game, Mustang Madness Market. Password is Civitas
Wednesday April 3, 2019 - Ante Up!
Agenda:
World Warm Up
Elections and the Political Process
Finish Political Parties Slideshow and fill out the Political Parties Worksheet
Discuss Third Parties and NC Voting from the CLT News & Observer
Review Public Opinion & Propaganda Slideshow if time permits... PACs?
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is going on in the world? How does it relate to the subjects we are studying and how does it effect our world?
Gain an understanding of the United States' election process.
What is the Electoral College?
Does my vote count?
Homework:
Complete Political Parties Slideshow and fill out the Political Parties Worksheet.
Complete Public Opinion & Propaganda Slideshow and fill out the Public Opinion & Propaganda
Due:
TBD... BUT, we will be handing in the notes/worksheets we are doing for informal completion grades. So, do them now and save yourself from more work, or a zero, down the road.
Important Announcements/Reminders:
You must play the MP VSM! Go to https://www.marketwatch.com/game , sign up with Marketwatch and join our game, Mustang Madness Market. Password is Civitas
Thursday April 4, 2019 - Ante Up!
Agenda:
World Warm Up
Elections and the Political Process
Review Political Spectrum PDF
Check out your Political Portal
Objectives and Essential Questions:
World Warm Up
Elections and the Political Process
Review Political Spectrum PDF
Check out your Political Portal
Homework:
Complete, if you haven't already... Political Parties Slideshow and fill out the Political Parties Worksheet.
and Public Opinion & Propaganda Slideshow and fill out the Public Opinion & Propaganda
Due:
Political Parties Slideshow and fill out the Political Parties Worksheet.
Public Opinion & Propaganda Slideshow and fill out the Public Opinion & Propaganda
Important Announcements/Reminders:
The MP Civitas game is now open to all... tell friends, family, anybody can join! Game name: MP Civitas PW: Cincinnatus
Friday April 5, 2019 - Ante Up!
Agenda:
NO... World Warm Up?
Elections and the Political Process
Review Election Process Slideshow
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is going on in the world? How does it relate to the subjects we are studying and how does it effect our world?
Gain an understanding of the United States' election process.
What are my political beliefs? Where do I land on the political spectrum?
Who are my representatives?
Homework:
Complete, if you haven't already... Political Parties Slideshow and fill out the Political Parties Worksheet.
and Public Opinion & Propaganda Slideshow and fill out the Public Opinion & Propaganda
Due:
Political Parties Slideshow and fill out the Political Parties Worksheet.
Public Opinion & Propaganda Slideshow and fill out the Public Opinion & Propaganda Worksheet
Important Announcements/Reminders:
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Monday April 8, 2019 - Ante Up!
Agenda:
NO... World Warm Up... too much to do!
Elections and the Political Process
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is going on in the world? How does it relate to the subjects we are studying and how does it effect our world?
Gain an understanding of the United States' election process.
What are my political beliefs? Where do I land on the political spectrum?
Who are my representatives?
Homework:
Complete, if you haven't already... Political Parties Slideshow and fill out the Political Parties Worksheet.
and Public Opinion & Propaganda Slideshow and fill out the Public Opinion & Propaganda
Due:
Political Parties Slideshow and fill out the Political Parties Worksheet.
Public Opinion & Propaganda Slideshow and fill out the Public Opinion & Propaganda Worksheet
Important Announcements/Reminders:
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Tuesday April 9, 2019 - Ante Up!
Agenda:
NO... World Warm Up... too much to do!
Elections and the Political Process
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is going on in the world? How does it relate to the subjects we are studying and how does it effect our world?
Gain an understanding of the United States' election process.
What are my political beliefs? Where do I land on the political spectrum?
What are the key political issues of the day?
Homework:
Work on the election. Press conference tomorrow!
Due:
Political Parties Slideshow and fill out the Political Parties Worksheet.
Public Opinion & Propaganda Slideshow and fill out the Public Opinion & Propaganda Worksheet
Important Announcements/Reminders:
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The campaign is under way and candidates already have their websites up!
Wednesday April 10, 2019 - Ante Up!
Agenda:
NO... World Warm Up... too much to do!
Elections and the Political Process
The Press Conference
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is going on in the world? How does it relate to the subjects we are studying and how does it effect our world?
Gain an understanding of the United States' election process.
What are my political beliefs? Where do I land on the political spectrum?
What are the key political issues of the day?
Homework:
Work on the election. Press conference tomorrow!
Due:
Political Parties Slideshow and fill out the Political Parties Worksheet.
Public Opinion & Propaganda Slideshow and fill out the Public Opinion & Propaganda Worksheet
Important Announcements/Reminders:
The MP Civitas game is now open to all... tell friends, family, anybody can join! Game name: MP Civitas PW: Cincinnatus
The campaign is under way and candidates already have their websites up!
Thursday April 11, 2019 - Ante Up!
Agenda:
World Warm Up!
Elections and the Political Process
The Press Conference cont.
Work on Election Project
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is going on in the world? How does it relate to the subjects we are studying and how does it effect our world?
Gain an understanding of the United States' election process.
What are my political beliefs? Where do I land on the political spectrum?
What are the key political issues of the day?
Homework:
TBD
Due:
TBD
Important Announcements/Reminders:
The MP Civitas game is now open to all... tell friends, family, anybody can join! Game name: MP Civitas PW: Cincinnatus
The campaign is under way and candidates already have their websites up!
Friday April 12, 2019 - Ante Up!
Agenda:
Elections and the Political Process
Debrief on the Press Conference
Work on Election Project as a group/campaign
Review the The Law Slideshow and fill out the The Law Slideshow Worksheet or take notes
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is going on in the world? How does it relate to the subjects we are studying and how does it effect our world?
Gain an understanding of the United States' election process.
What are my political beliefs? Where do I land on the political spectrum?
What are the key political issues of the day?
Homework:
TBD
Due:
TBD
Important Announcements/Reminders:
Don't forget to keep your daily election log... see rubric for details.
The campaign is under way and candidates already have their websites up!
Monday April 22, 2019 - Ante Up!
Agenda:
World Warm Up! Let's catch up with what is going on in the world...
Elections and the Political Process
Campaigns prepare for the debate
Prepare debate questions
Work on The Election Project as a group/campaign
Review the The Law Slideshow and fill out the The Law Slideshow Worksheet or take notes
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is going on in the world? How does it relate to the subjects we are studying and how does it effect our world?
Gain an understanding of the United States' election process.
What are my political beliefs? Where do I land on the political spectrum?
What are the key political issues of the day?
Homework:
Prepare for the Press Conference!
Due:
See Below
Important Announcements/Reminders:
NOTE! Revised Campaign Schedule:
Monday 4/22: Prepare for the debate, prepare debate questions, finish project
Tuesday 4/23: Campaign debate. The candidates debate the issues of the day
Wednesday 4/24: Campaign speeches. Candidates present their campaign visual(s) and give their speeches.
Don't forget to keep your daily election log... see rubric for details.
Remember... daily agendas for this unit are listed under Unit 4 - Ante' Up!
The campaign is under way and candidates already have their websites up!
Go the extra mile, vote for Myles!
Tuesday April 23, 2019 - Ante Up!
Agenda:
World Warm Up! Let's catch up with what is going on in the world...
The Election Project Debate
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is going on in the world? How does it relate to the subjects we are studying and how does it effect our world?
Gain an understanding of the United States' election process.
What are my political beliefs? Where do I land on the political spectrum?
What are the key political issues of the day?
Homework:
Prepare for the Speech and campaign!
Due:
See Election Rubric for details... Speeches and campaign portfolio.
Important Announcements/Reminders:
NOTE! Revised Campaign Schedule:
Monday 4/22: Prepare for the debate, prepare debate questions, finish project
Tuesday 4/23: Campaign debate. The candidates debate the issues of the day
Wednesday 4/24: Campaign speeches. Candidates present their campaign visual(s) and give their speeches.
Don't forget to keep your daily election log... see rubric for details.
Remember... daily agendas for this unit are listed under Unit 4 - Ante' Up!
The campaign is under way and candidates already have their websites up!
Go the extra mile, vote for Myles!
Wednesday April 24, 2019 - Ante Up!
Agenda:
Happy Election Day!
The Speeches!
The Vote!
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is going on in the world? How does it relate to the subjects we are studying and how does it effect our world?
Gain an understanding of the United States' election process.
Who ran the best campaign?!
What are the key political issues of the day?
Homework:
Prepare for the Speech and campaign!
Due:
See Election Rubric for details... Speeches and campaign portfolio.
Important Announcements/Reminders:
NOTE! Revised Campaign Schedule:
Monday 4/22: Prepare for the debate, prepare debate questions, finish project
Tuesday 4/23: Campaign debate. The candidates debate the issues of the day
Wednesday 4/24: Campaign speeches. Candidates present their campaign visual(s) and give their speeches.
Don't forget to keep your daily election log... see rubric for details.
Remember... daily agendas for this unit are listed under Unit 4 - Ante' Up!
The campaign is under way and candidates already have their websites up!
Go the extra mile, vote for Myles!
Thursday April 25, 2019 - Ante Up!
Agenda:
Review the The Law Slideshow and fill out the The Law Slideshow Worksheet or take notes
Objectives and Essential Questions:
What is going on in the world? How does it relate to the subjects we are studying and how does it effect our world?
Gain an understanding of the United States' laws and legal system
What are the origins of our legal system?
Homework:
TBD
Due:
See Election Rubric for details... Speeches and campaign portfolio.
Important Announcements/Reminders:
MP Election Project:
1st block Candidates: Democrats - Katherine, Emma, Republicans - Kyle, Annie, Green Party - J.L.
2nd block Candidates: Democrats - Marshall, Myles. Republicans - Berg, Sadie. Independent - Pearse
3rd block Candidates: Democrat - Kylie, Republican - Sophie, Independent - Mekaiel
IMPORTANT! WE ARE CHANGING THE TIMELINE AND DUE DATES FOR OUR PROJECT. HERE IS THE PROJECTED SCHEDULE:
Friday April 12th, work on campaign and intro to law and order unit.
Monday April 22nd through Wednesday April 24th - continue Election Project
Thursday April 25th - Introduction to Law and Order Unit
Myers Park Virtual Stock Market!
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