Today we took a test on liberties and rights associated with Amendments IV, V, VI, VII, and VIII of the Bill of Rights.
Students got their tests back, and were encouraged to use them to study for the final exam.
Monday, January 26, 2015
Friday, January 23, 2015
Final Exam
The final exam is built around the principle being an actively involved citizen.
Of what we have studied this year Values; Types of Government; The Magna Carta and our Constitution; Vocabulary; The Great Compromise; Federalism; the 1st and 14th Amendments; Criminal Justice Rights and Liberities and the IV, V, VI, VII, and VIII Amendments what knowledge is important in being safe; feeling empowered, and being able to impact the future of The United States and the world?
One class created the following study notes:
Of what we have studied this year Values; Types of Government; The Magna Carta and our Constitution; Vocabulary; The Great Compromise; Federalism; the 1st and 14th Amendments; Criminal Justice Rights and Liberities and the IV, V, VI, VII, and VIII Amendments what knowledge is important in being safe; feeling empowered, and being able to impact the future of The United States and the world?
One class created the following study notes:
Test on Monday!
Test on the civil liberties and civil rights associated with the IV, V, VI, VII, and VIII Amendments!
January 20-23
Each class was in a different place on different days, but eventually classes covered most of the same material.
Periods 2 & 3 also covered Dr. King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail"
All classes discussed "The State of the Union" address.
All classes completed the "Maintaining Your Civil Liberities" note taking activity begun last week. Periods 5 & 6 also completed activities designed to help them prepare for their final.
Periods 2 & 3 also covered Dr. King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail"
All classes discussed "The State of the Union" address.
All classes completed the "Maintaining Your Civil Liberities" note taking activity begun last week. Periods 5 & 6 also completed activities designed to help them prepare for their final.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
January 15th and 16th
Different classes engaged in different activities, all of which revolve around the current unit studying the IV, V, VI, VII, and VIII Amendments of the Bill of Rights: Civil Liberites and Civil Rights related to our justice system.
Period 5 was able to spend a period with Officer Williams discussing criminal justice, race relations, and his work as a police officer.
Other periods primarily focused on the following lesson which is built around the following video links (please be aware that these links contain strong language used for dramatic effect -- don't play around your younger brothers or sisters):
Intro to Miranda
Gideon v. Wainwright
The War on Drugs
Miranda Rights
What to do / don't if stopped by the police
Law & Disorder: Myths from the Media (first twenty-five minutes)
Period 5 was able to spend a period with Officer Williams discussing criminal justice, race relations, and his work as a police officer.
Other periods primarily focused on the following lesson which is built around the following video links (please be aware that these links contain strong language used for dramatic effect -- don't play around your younger brothers or sisters):
Intro to Miranda
Gideon v. Wainwright
The War on Drugs
Miranda Rights
What to do / don't if stopped by the police
Law & Disorder: Myths from the Media (first twenty-five minutes)
Maintaining
Your Liberties and Our Criminal Justice Rights
Name
______________________________________________________ Date _______________ Period _______
It is important to
recognize that when we are talking about the American Criminal Justice system
we dealing with issues that may affect one another differently. Personal and
family history, race, and other factors cause each of us to have different
beliefs and values, and all of these beliefs and perspectives must be honored
and respected. It is also true that America has a long sad history of racism
and discrimination, and our criminal justice system is not immune to these
effects. (Also today’s lesson contains strong language, let me know if you want
an alternative way to learn these ideas.)
What are Miranda Rights?
[Four (4) declamatory sentences followed by a question – or five, depending).
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Gideon v. Wainwright
(1963) established what? Is the right established by this case really available
to all?
The ACLU via Elon James
has some important “do’s” and “don’ts” for if you are stopped by the police;
they are:
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The American Civil
Liberties Union believes that the “War on Drugs” begun during the Nixon
Administration (1971) has been a failure. What are some of the flaws they see
in the so called “War on Drugs”? Does
the ACLU support the distribution or use of illegal drugs (yes, this is
practically a rhetorical question, but please answer it.)? https://www.aclu.org/criminal-law-reform/aclu-elon-james-white-just-say-no-war-drugs
According to the film
“Law & Disorder” television criminal dramas create five (5) myths among
Americans; what are those myths, and what is the reality?
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Myths about our justice
system “Law & Disorder”
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The presentation of “Law
& Disorder” is followed by some “talking heads,” list four key or
surprising facts or arguments you hear from these experts:
January 12th, and January 13th/14th
Monday was the first part of the 1st and 14th Amendment test (short answer).
Tuesday / Wednesday was the second part (application / analysis).
Students who missed either test should make plans to make it up immediately!
Tuesday / Wednesday was the second part (application / analysis).
Students who missed either test should make plans to make it up immediately!
Pardon Me!
I'm sorry that I've not updated the blog lately.
But I want to congratulate the many students who have been coming to see me to make up work, or to relearn things that were puzzling them. (You've kept me so busy I've failed to keep the blog current.)
I'm sorry.
But I want to congratulate the many students who have been coming to see me to make up work, or to relearn things that were puzzling them. (You've kept me so busy I've failed to keep the blog current.)
I'm sorry.
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Tuesday / Wednesday 6 / 7 January
Today students began by analyzing the following document. Discussion I followed.
Students were assigned the first section of Chapter 20 of the text book (pages 562-575) for next class.
Students were assigned the first section of Chapter 20 of the text book (pages 562-575) for next class.
IV,
V, VI, VII, VIII (4-5-6-7-8) Privacy & Innocence
Name _____________________________________________________ Date ___________________
Period _____
We’ve heard experts talk about the following
amendments in the past; as you review these amendments use the margin to identify
key protections in each one. Highlight words, phrases or ideas you want
clarification on.
Amendment IV
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses,
papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be
violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by
Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and
the persons or things to be seized.
Amendment V
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise
infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except
in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual
service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for
the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be
compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived
of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private
property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
Amendment VI
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right
to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district
wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been
previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of
the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have
compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the
Assistance of Counsel for his defence [sic].
Amendment VII
In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall
exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no
fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United
States, than according to the rules of the common law.
Amendment VIII
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines
imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
What similarities or common
ideas or beliefs do you see (or think you see) represented in these
protections?
Monday, January 5, 2015
Monday, 5 January
Happy New Year!
It's 2015, and here is what's going on:
Last day to make up the Federalism test is Thursday, 8 January 2015 during tutorial.
There will be a test on 12 January, 2015 on the 1st and 14th Amendments. This test will be multiple choice and short answer.
On Tuesday / Wednesday 13 / 14 January 2015 there will be a second part of this test on the 1st and 14th Amendment. This part of the test will be application and analysis (long answer). This test will be open note; you will be allowed 1 (one) two-sided sheet of notes to reference during this part of the test.
Please bring your text to class this week.
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