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Introduction part 1
Introduction part 1
Discuss with a partner whether you agree or disagree with the quote and why.
Focus on the part of the quote that reads “freedom involves responsibility”
Come up with examples of how it applies to your own lives
“Most people do not really want freedom, because freedom involves responsibility, and most people are frightened of responsibility.”
“Most people do not really want freedom, because freedom involves responsibility, and most people are frightened of responsibility.”
-- Sigmund Freud
Introduction part 2
Introduction part 2
Responsibility can be the difference between life and death.
Jurors must come to a trial without preconceived notions as to the guilt or innocence of the defendant.
It is also their duty to base their verdict solely upon the evidence, without prejudice or sympathy.
The Jury system in the USA
The Jury system in the USA
Please, summarize or paraphrase what the 6th Amendment states, especially the section on “trial by impartial jury”.
Task 1:
Task 1:
Watch the video and fill in the worksheet below.
Watch the video and fill in the worksheet below.
Task 2:
Task 2:
Read the articles below and create your Cornell notes on them.
Cornell-Note_Taking-System.pdf
Task 3:
Task 3:
In-class debate
In-class debate
Fishbowl debate
Fishbowl debate
Based on the content of the previous articles.
Parlay ( to be one in parlayideas.com)
Parlay ( to be one in parlayideas.com)
Learning Goals
Learning Goals
In this RoundTable, we will be extending our discussion on Nature vs. Nurture and consider this debate in relation to criminal activity. We will question, challenge, and build on each other’s ideas in a respectful manner.
Content & Multimedia
Content & Multimedia
First, watch this video about nature vs. nurture. Then, watch this video that explores the idea of whether criminals are born or made.
Discussion Questions
Discussion Questions
Now it’s time to share your thoughts. In your submission answer the following questions:
1. Are criminals born or made? Explain your thinking.
2. Do you think it would be helpful or harmful if we could determine the predispositions of an individual based on a DNA test?
If this subject really interests you, please feel free to do some additional research and include it in your submission. Don’t worry about being “right”. The point of this discussion is to explore these ideas together.
Peer Feedback
Peer Feedback
After submitting your response, read at least two of your classmates’ responses and post a reply.
Did they change your perspective in any way?
Do you disagree? Why or why not?
Can you build on their ideas?
It’s okay to take a stance even if you’re not fully convinced one way or another. In fact, it’s a good thing to try and see issues from an alternative perspective.
Stay Curious!
Task 4:
Task 4:
Working with language
Working with language
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