Government Wrap-Up

Goal: Host a Socratic Seminar and reflect on course progress

Agenda: 
Journal
CNN 10
Wrap  Up
Socratic Discussion
Reflection

1. Journal 
How would you rate your progress in this class from last October to now? How have you grown as a student?

2. CNN 10
75 years ago Soviet soldiers liberated the Auschwitz concentration camp. Today is our final day watching CNN 10 together. Wow, time has flown!

3. Finishing Presentations
Omari and Joshua still have their presentations to give. Then I will give everyone back their feedback.

4. End of Course Wrap Up

• Recycle extra papers.
• You can take your journals with you and turn them in to a place to write your thoughts and feelings and favorite songs, etc. 

5. Socratic Questions

• I'm going to pose a few questions for you to discuss with each other about different topics covered throughout government. 
• Use Conversation Moves frames we've used before during discussion. 
• Make it a point to invite other voices in; it's not just about you. 

Reminders:

• Have a fantastic weekend and I hope to see you in a future class! 

Supreme Court Case Presentations

Goal: Present cases and review for Socratic discussion

Agenda: 
Journal
CNN 10
Case Presentations
Course Review

1. Journal
If you were on the Supreme Court for your case, how would you have ruled?

2. CNN 10
Here are ten minutes of today's news.

3. Case Presentations 

• You have been working on court case presentations in Google Classroom
• Today you will present them to the class. 

4. Course Review

• There are course review questions on Quizziz that we will take together - I'll give you a join code in class.
• You might see some of these questions on a final quiz tomorrow.

Reminders: 

• Look at your grades in Powerschool and make sure everything is caught up. 
• Today is the LAST DAY to request any regrades! 

Landmark Case Briefs + Written Response

Goal: Research a landmark Supreme Court Case and create a presentation based on it

Agenda: 
Journal
CNN 10
Case Presentations
RACE Response

1. Journal
Why is it important to have Judges who are impartial?  (Impartial = not biased)

2. CNN 10
Today's news speaks specifically about the role of the Chief Justice (John Roberts) in the Senate impeachment trial. Find out more here.

3. Case Presentations
Yesterday you chose one of these cases on which to make your presentation for the class (in Google Classroom). You should be ready to present your project tomorrow.

• Dred Scott v. Sandford, 1857
• Issue: Does Congress have the constitutional power to prohibit slavery in free territories? Also, does the Constitution give African Americans the right to sue in federal court?
• Brown v. Board of Education, 1954 
• Issue: Do racially segregated public schools violate the Equal Protection Clause?
• Miranda v. Arizona, 1966
• Issue: Are police constitutionally required to inform people in custody of their rights to remain silent and to an attorney?
• Loving v. Virginia, 1967
• Issue: Did Virginia's law against interracial marriage violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment?
• Tinker v. Des Moines, 1969 
• Issue: Does the First Amendment prohibit public school officials from barring students' from wearing black armbands to symbolize anti-war political protest?
• Roe v. Wade, 1973
• Issue: Does the Constitution prohibit laws that severely restrict or deny a woman's access to abortion?
• Obergefell v. Hodges, 2015 
• Issue: Is same-sex marriage valid across all 50 states, or just in the 37 states that allow same-sex marriage? 
• Fisher v. University of Texas 
• Issue: Does the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment permit the consideration of race in undergraduate admissions decisions?

4. RACE Response
There is an assignment in Google Classroom called "RACE Response: Supreme Court Cases in Daily Life." This should be turned in by tomorrow. (For help, use your group slideshows and the article, "How Will the Justices Rule?" from last week)

Reminders: 

• Look at your grades in Powerschool and make sure everything is caught up. 
• Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to request any regrades on late or missing work. 

A Historic Supreme Court Decision

Goal: Research a landmark Supreme Court Case and create a presentation

Agenda: 
Journal
Finish DACA Documentary
RACE Response
Choose a Case
Read About It
Create Case Presentations

1. Journal 
What kinds of cases does the Supreme Court hear? Explain your answer.

2. Finish DACA Documentary
Last week we finished watching the background on the DACA Supreme Court Case. Today we will finish the last twenty minutes. Be prepared to cite evidence from the documentary in a written response.

3. RACE Response 
There is an assignment in Google Classroom called "RACE Response: Supreme Court Cases in Daily Life." This should be turned in by tomorrow. (For help, use your group slideshows and the article, "How Will the Justices Rule?" from last week)

4. Choose a Case 
Choose a case from this list of cases that you find interesting:

• Dred Scott v. Sandford, 1857
• Issue: Does Congress have the constitutional power to prohibit slavery in free territories? Also, does the Constitution give African Americans the right to sue in federal court?
• Brown v. Board of Education, 1954 
• Issue: Do racially segregated public schools violate the Equal Protection Clause?
• Miranda v. Arizona, 1966
• Issue: Are police constitutionally required to inform people in custody of their rights to remain silent and to an attorney?
• Loving v. Virginia, 1967
• Issue: Did Virginia's law against interracial marriage violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment?
• Tinker v. Des Moines, 1969 
• Issue: Does the First Amendment prohibit public school officials from barring students' from wearing black armbands to symbolize anti-war political protest?
• Roe v. Wade, 1973
• Issue: Does the Constitution prohibit laws that severely restrict or deny a woman's access to abortion?
• Obergefell v. Hodges, 2015 
• Issue: Is same-sex marriage valid across all 50 states, or just in the 37 states that allow same-sex marriage? 
• Fisher v. University of Texas 
• Issue: Does the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment permit the consideration of race in undergraduate admissions decisions?

5. Read About It 
Read the page linked above and Google other information about it. Some more helpful sites you can consider using are:

• USCourts.gov: See more detail on your case 
• Supremecourt.gov: See the actual opinions written by justices
• Oyez.org: Look up each case

6. Create a Case Presentation 

• There is a slide template in Google Classroom called "Landmark Supreme Court Case"
• Use the template to inform the class about the case you chose. 
• You are working independently.
• You will be presenting these out loud to the class on Friday.

Reminders: 

• Look at your grades in Powerschool and make sure everything is caught up. 

PBS Frontline: Supreme Court Cases

Goal: Finish case brief presentations and watch a documentary on one of the ones closest to home

Agenda: 
Journal
CNN 10
Present Case Brief Presentations
Written Response in GC
PBS Frontline

1. Journal 
How long is the term of a Supreme Court justice? Explain.

2. CNN 10
Today's CNN 10 Report focuses on the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

3. Case Brief Presentations 
We still need to hear from the blue team and the yellow/purple team today:

• Red Team/Orange Team: Will young undocumented immigrants be subject to deportation?
• Check out their slides here
• More info on this case

• Green Team: Must a jury be unanimous to convict someone in a criminal case?
• Check out their slides here
• More info on this case

• Blue Team: Does federal law protect people from getting fired for being gay?
• Check out their slides here
• More info on this case

• Yellow Team/Purple Team: Will the Court expand Second Amendment rights?
• Check out their slides here
• More info on this case

4. PBS Frontline

• I am going to show you a PBS Frontline documentary on one of the Supreme Court Cases we've discussed. 
• It's very important and relevant, especially to us in the context of San Diego. 
• Look out for the facts from the case and form your own opinion on how the justices should rule. 
• If you're interested in checking the bias from our source, check this out. 

5. Supreme Court Written Response
There is an assignment in Google Classroom called "RACE Response: Supreme Court Cases in Daily Life." I'm extending this deadline through next week, because I have a few more sources I want to show you on the Supreme Court.

Reminders: 

• Check Powerschool to see where you need to be. Make sure you aren't missing assignments.
• We have no school Monday thanks to Martin Luther King Jr. Do your research and enjoy the day, but make sure you're informed on why we celebrate his legacy. 

Case Brief Presentations

Goal: Present case brief presentations and work on a written response

Agenda: 
Journal
CNN 10
Congress Member Presentations
Present Case Brief Presentations
Written Response in GC

1. Journal 
What is your personal opinion on how the justices should rule in your case?

2. CNN 10
Check out today's ten minutes of news here. 

3. Congress Profile Project Presentations
We still need to hear from the following people:

• Erick - Julian Castro
• Hector - Susan Davis
• Sam and David - Scott Peters
• Joshua - Scott Peters
• Steven and Marleigh - Bernie Sanders

4. Case Brief Presentations 
Today you are presenting your case brief presentations on Current Supreme Court Cases:

• Red Team/Orange Team: Will young undocumented immigrants be subject to deportation?
• Check out their slides here
• More info on this case

• Green Team: Must a jury be unanimous to convict someone in a criminal case?
• Check out their slides here
• More info on this case

• Blue Team: Does federal law protect people from getting fired for being gay?
• Check out their slides here
• More info on this case

• Yellow Team/Purple Team: Will the Court expand Second Amendment rights?
• Check out their slides here
• More info on this case

5. Supreme Court Written Response
There is an assignment in Google Classroom called "RACE Response: Supreme Court Cases in Daily Life." This will need to be submitted by Friday 1/17. Ask me if you have any questions.

Reminders: 
Check Powerschool to see where you need to be. Make sure you aren't missing assignments.

Current Supreme Court Case Presentations

Goal: Finish case brief presentations

Agenda: 
Journal
CNN 10
Debate Coverage
Case Brief Presentations
Written Response

1. Journal 
Supreme Court Justices are appointed by the president. Do you think it'd be any different if the people voted for them?

2. CNN 10

• Check out today's ten minutes of news here. 
• The Iowa debate was last night - here are five minutes that show big moments from the night.
• There's an interesting article here that sums up the big moments from the debate, too.

3. You Investigate: 
Use your case brief form from yesterday to complete the presentation you've been working on with your teammates.

Keep working with your team from yesterday:

• Red Team/Orange Team: Will young undocumented immigrants be subject to deportation?
• Template: Department of Homeland Security v. Regents of the State of California
• Link to more info on your case

• Green Team: Must a jury be unanimous to convict someone in a criminal case?
• Template: Ramos v. Louisiana
• Link to more info on your case

• Blue Team: Does federal law protect people from getting fired for being gay?
• Template: Bostock v. Clayton County
• Link to more info on your case

• Yellow Team/Purple Team: Will the Court expand Second Amendment rights?
• Template: New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. City of New York
• Link to more info on your case

- Use the slideshow template for your appropriate table color to create your presentation. 
- Share it with me (cdaniel@sandi.net)
- Share it with your table mates and work together to complete the slides.

Finished with your court case presentation? 
There is an assignment in Google Classroom called "RACE Response: Supreme Court Cases in Daily Life." This will need to be submitted by Friday 1/17. Ask me if you have any questions.

Reminders: 
Have a great afternoon!

Current Cases in the Supreme Court

Goal: Learn about current cases in the Supreme Court and write a case brief

Agenda: 
Journal
CNN 10
Supreme Court Review
Read NYT Upfront Article
Table Work

1. Journal 
How is daily life shaped by decisions made by the Supreme Court?

2. CNN 10
If you can get the Promethean board working, check out today's ten minutes of news here. 

3. Supreme Court Review
Yesterday you watched two videos that gave you background information on the Supreme Court. If you need a refresher, here they are:

• All About the Supreme Court (History.com)
• What it's like to be a Supreme Court Justice

4. Today's Reading: Upfront NYT
Mr. Obermeyer will give you an article and he will read it with you as a class. After reading, your table will be assigned a section of the article on which you will become experts.

5. You Investigate: 
Do some investigating with your table on one of the cases mentioned in this article. You will write a case brief using the handout Mr. Obermeyer is presenting you with. This is due at the end of the period.

The teams are as follows: 

• Red Team/Orange Team: Will young undocumented immigrants be subject to deportation?
• Template: Department of Homeland Security v. Regents of the State of California
• Link to more info on your case

• Green Team: Must a jury be unanimous to convict someone in a criminal case?
• Template: Ramos v. Louisiana
• Link to more info on your case

• Blue Team: Does federal law protect people from getting fired for being gay?
• Template: Bostock v. Clayton County
• Link to more info on your case

• Yellow Team/Purple Team: Will the Court expand Second Amendment rights?
• Template: New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. City of New York
• Link to more info on your case

- Use the slideshow template for your appropriate table color to create your presentation. 
- Share it with me (cdaniel@sandi.net)
- Share it with your table mates and work together to complete the slides.

Reminders: 
I will be back tomorrow. Be ready to show me progress on your Case Brief presentations (although you will present them on Thursday).

Presentations + Test

Goal: Give Congressperson presentations, take Congress Test, and prepare to study the Supreme Court

Agenda: 
Journal
CNN 10
Congress Test
Presentations
Supreme Court Preview

1. Journal 
What is one major thing you learned about your representative last week?

2. CNN 10
Let's catch up on our ten minutes of news.

3. Congress Test 
=Click this link to take the Congress Test= 

• You may work with your group, but everyone submits their own test.
• You may use your "All About Congress" document that you completed with your group last week.
• Your voices should not exceed a whisper. If your voice rises above a whisper, you must take the rest of the test on your own. 

4. Presentations 
We will hear from everyone about their Congressperson. Here is the list of presentations we will get today:

• Demetrius and Nathyn - Rep. Sherrod Brown
• Gustavo and Omari - Sen. Kamala Harris
• Hector - Rep. Susan Davis
• Sam and David - Rep. Scott Peters
• Erick - Julian Castro
• Steven and Marleigh - Bernie Sanders
• Joshua - Scott Peters
• Pedro - Alexandra Ocasio Cortez

5. Supreme Court Preview

• Tomorrow, you will read about current cases the Supreme Court is hearing and write a case brief based on one of those cases.
• Today we will get some background knowledge from the following sources:
• All About the Supreme Court (History.com)
• What it's like to be a Supreme Court Justice

Reminders: 

• Look at your grades in Powerschool and make sure everything is caught up. 
• Have a great week! 

Last Day Project Work Time

Goal: Final lesson (4) of "All About Congress" and FINISH Congress Profile Project

Agenda: 
Journal
CNN Ten
Understanding Congress
Project Work Time

1. Journal 
What is one goal you have for yourself by the end of the quarter (January 24th)?

*We're going to do a journal check together. I want to chat with each of you briefly about the end of the quarter.*

2. CNN Ten 
Let's check out today's news.

3. Understanding Congress 

• On Monday we will have our test on Congress.
• Today you are working on the THIRD lesson in the Congress chapter of our textbook (using the handouts provided).  
• Your job is still to find TEN FACTS for this final lesson.
• Make sure everyone is contributing ideas to this sheet.

4. LAST DAY OF PROJECT WORK TIME

• Your projects should be finished today.
• The rest of the class time is dedicated to your projects. 
• If you have something digital to submit, please submit it to Google Classroom.
• You are presenting projects to the class MONDAY. Be prepared to share! 

CHECK YOURSELF: 
What You Should Have Turned In So Far: 

Initial Ideas Form (1/6)

Project Proposal Document (completed with partner) (1/7)

Reminders: 
Be ready to present your project on Monday. Have a great weekend!

Continuing Congress Projects

Goal: Learn about the setup of Congress and work on Congress Profile Projects

Agenda: 
Journal
CNN Ten
Understanding Congress
Project Work Time

1. Journal 
What do you think is an important quality in an elected official?

2. CNN Ten 
Let's check out today's 10 minutes of news.

3. Understanding Congress 

• Yesterday, each table got a different lesson from the chapter of our book on Congress. 
• Today you are getting the SECOND lesson. 
• Your job is still to find ten facts for this next lesson.
• A different person should write the facts than yesterday.

4. Project Work Time 

• The rest of the class time is dedicated to your projects. 
• Make sure your Project Proposal Form is complete (I received some incomplete ones yesterday).
• Keep in mind - your full project is due next Monday, January 13th. Be prepared to present to the class.

Reminders: 
Check Powerschool. Grades should be up to date, including the two assignments you've submitted so far for the Congress Profile Project.

Understanding Congress + Project Work Time

Goal: Learn about the setup of Congress and work on Congress Profile Projects

Agenda: 
Journal
CNN Ten
Understanding Congress
Project Work Time

1. Journal 
Why did you choose the Congress member you chose to do your project on?

2. CNN Ten 
Today's CNN 10 will continue to talk to us about global news, particularly an earthquake in Puerto Rico and a naval ship in Australia

3. Understanding Congress 

• Each table is getting a different lesson from the chapter of our book on Congress. 
• Your job is to comb through the lesson and come up with TEN major points. 
• One person at your table can write them down, but you all need to help come up with them.
• Your group will be able to use your facts on an upcoming test.

4. Project Work Time 

• The rest of the class time is dedicated to your projects. 
• Make sure your Project Proposal Form is complete (I received some incomplete ones yesterday).

Reminders: 
Don't fall behind! Check Powerschool to see if you have any low or missing grades that you'd like to make up.

Congress Profile Project: Project Proposals

Goal: Complete project proposal for Congress Profile Project

Agenda: 

Journal
Congress Profile Project
Project Proposals 

1. Journal 
If you were running for Congress, what would be the most recent tweet we would see on your Twitter? 

2. CNN 10
Let's check out the news.

3. The Congress Profile Project

• Yesterday I introduced you to the Congress Profile Project in Google Classroom. 
• Your job was to decide if you wanted to work alone or with one group mate.
• This project is due next Monday, January 13th.

4. Project Proposal 

• Today you should be submitting your project proposal. 
• You only need ONE per group, but there are specific instructions you need to follow. 
• Start by making a copy of the PROJECT PROPOSAL TEMPLATE and sharing it with your group and Ms. Daniel.
• I will give feedback before class tomorrow so you know what needs to be fixed. 

One of these should be completed per group (but work together!)

5. Submit Your Proposal? 

• Your next step is to actually make your project happen.
• What materials do you need? Use the "Congress Profile Project" in Google Classroom to get your ideas going. There are resources linked there to help you.

Reminders:

• Check Powerschool for anything that is marked as "missing" or that has a low score. Remember, you can request a regrade right here on the blog. 

Introducing the Congress Profile Project

Goal: Learn about the Congress Profile Project and choose a representative to research

Agenda: 

Journal
CNN 10
The Congress Project
Other Government News

1. Journal
How are you feeling today? Write about it.

2. CNN 10 

We are back with the first CNN 10 program of 2020! 

3. Who are Your Congress Members? 

• Put your address in this website to find out who represents you in Congress or use the embedded map below
• If you prefer to see who our school's rep is, Twain's address is 6402 Linda Vista Road, San Diego, CA 92111
• Once you've figured out your Congress members, find them on Twitter 

• In your JORUNALS, make a list of the major events/issues they've discussed in their last ten tweets
• Are the pro or against the major events/issues?

4. The Congress Profile Project

• We are in our LAST three weeks, but we still have several projects to complete. 
• The first is our Congress Profile Project. 
• There is a document in Google Classroom called "Congress Profile Project" that you will need to access. 

**DUE BY THE END OF THE PERIOD:**

Initial Ideas for your Congress Profile Project 

In Other Government News: 

• Julian Castro drops out; supports Elizabeth Warren 
• Former National Security Advisor will testify if subpoenaed
• What is Trump's strategy in Iran?