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THU

2/20

BBELLRINGER: At the start of class, please complete the EXLUSIONARY RULE CARTOON QUIZ. It'll be fun. It'll also go in as an ASSESSMENT, because we REALLY need to get our ASSESSMENT grades up!

FOR TODAY: We finish THE FOURTH AMENDMENT and EXCEPTIONS!

STUDENT WORK: FOURTH AMENDMENT Case Study: The Fatal No-Knock Raid Involving Amir Locke.

IF WE HAVE TIME:

LET'S START WITH A LITTLE TEST: Complete the "MIRANDA WARNING THINKING SHEET." You want extra credit for it? Ehh... OK. But you have to get it RIGHT!

The Fifth and Sixth Amendments- The Rights of the Accused. We also review the landmark case of the FIFTH and SIXTH AMENDMENTS- Right to Remain Silent- Miranda v. Arizona from the Annenburg Classroom.

When we have completed this video: Apply the Miranda v. Arizona case by answering the questions in "Applying Miranda- Miranda and Teens." This is a little more involved than the typical Bellringer and I would like evidence of thought and effort on these answers. There are only 4 questions, but there is some reading involved regarding the cases in question. This will be a 50 point assignment.

TUE

2/18

BELLRINGER: Time for another quiz, we need to get our ASSESSMENT GRADES up! Please carefully consider the questions on the FOURTH AMENDMENT/POLITICAL CARTOON QUIZ.

FOR TODAY:

We learn a little more about the landmark case of the 4th Amendment, Mapp v. Ohio. This is a 30 minute video, so get comfortable.

Once we are done with the video, we reflect upon the Mapp v. Ohio case by answering the questions in The "MAPP V. OHIO" Thinking Sheet.

This is a little more involved than the typical Bellringer and I would like evidence of thought and effort on these answers. give me something I can feel good about grading!

SECOND HALF OF CLASS- FOURTH AMENDMENT LEARNING MATERIALS: We continue reviewing THE FOURTH AMENDMENT and EXCEPTIONS!

THU

2/13

BELLRINGER: Let's preview our next unit by completing the POLICE SEARCH THINKING SHEET.

FOR TODAY:

FIRST HALF OF CLASS- WORK TIME ON THE SECOND AMENDMENT POLITICAL CARTOON ANALYSIS PROJECT.

Here is the 5th Period Project Link from Google Classroom. (Kailey, yours is still in 7th Period!)
Here is the 7th Period Project Link from Google Classroom.
Here is the link to the CARTOONS that you will be analyzing!

SECOND HALF OF CLASS- THIRD AND FOURTH AMENDMENT LEARNING MATERIALS: We will be reviewing THE FOURTH AMENDMENT and EXCEPTIONS!

WHEN WE HAVE COMPLETED THESE VIDEOS: Reflect upon the Mapp v. Ohio case by answering the questions in The "MAPP V. OHIO" Thinking Sheet. This is a little more involved than the typical Bellringer and I would like evidence of thought and effort on these answers.

TUE

2/11

BELLRINGER: We gather at the BIG TIV to do some SUPPLEMENTARY LEARNING about POLITICAL CARTOONS AND THEIR MEANING, TAKE NOTES, you will absolutely need this information on your SECOND AMENDMENT PROJECT.

THEN, we watch some videos regarding THE SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHT TO CARRY CONTROVERSY.

WORK DAY- THE CONTROVERSY REGARDING RIGHT TO CARRY: We review the following videos regarding the Right to Carry in the United States.

"If I only had a gun, Part 1," from ABC 20/20 Newsmagazine.
"The Truth about Right to Carry," from the National Rifle Association.
"Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America." from MSNBC.
"Extreme Open Carry in Texas" from ABC News.

WHEN WE HAVE COMPLETED THESE VIDEOS: Reflect upon the topic by answering the questions in The "Right to Carry" Thinking Sheet.

DUE ON THURSDAY: THE SECOND AMENDMENT POLITICAL CARTOON ANALYSIS PROJECT.

Here is the 5th Period Project Link from Google Classroom. (Kailey, yours is still in 7th Period!)
Here is the 7th Period Project Link from Google Classroom.
Here is the link to the CARTOONS that you will be analyzing!

MON

2/10

BELLRINGER: First, we complete the SECOND AMENDMENT QUIZ. You MAY use your notes!

THE CONTROVERSY REGARDING KIDS AND GUNS: We review some videos regarding Kids and guns from both sides of the issue: From 20/20 "Young Guns 2- When Kids Find Guns" and "Young Guns 4- Teaching Kids to Shoot" and from Barcroft TV: "Kids with Guns- A family defends their rights to bear arms."

WHEN WE HAVE COMPLETED THESE VIDEOS: Reflect upon the topic by replying to the "Children and Guns" THINKING SHEET. We will discuss this issue in class afterwards.

IF WE HAVE TIME- THE CONTROVERSY REGARDING RIGHT TO CARRY: We review review the following videos regarding the Right to Carry in the United States.

"If I only had a gun, Part 1," from ABC 20/20 Newsmagazine.
"The Truth about Right to Carry," from the National Rifle Association.
"Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America." from MSNBC.
"Extreme Open Carry in Texas" from ABC News.
Law student confronts an officer regarding open carry. Youtube.com video.

WHEN WE HAVE COMPLETED THESE VIDEOS: Reflect upon the topic by answering the questions in The "Right to Carry" Thinking Sheet.

UPCOMING: SECOND AMENDMENT PROJECT.

THU

2/6

BELLRINGER: NONE TODAY! YAY! Please get out your notebooks and get ready for a full day of learning about the 2nd Amendment!

The Second Amendment- A History, including videos from either side.

WHEN WE HAVE COMPLETED THESE VIDEOS: Reflect upon the topic by replying to the "Children and Guns" THINKING SHEET. We will discuss this issue in class afterwards.

THE CONTROVERSY REGARDING RIGHT TO CARRY: We review review the following videos regarding the Right to Carry in the United States.

"If I only had a gun, Part 1," from ABC 20/20 Newsmagazine.
"The Truth about Right to Carry," from the National Rifle Association.
"Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America." from MSNBC.
"Extreme Open Carry in Texas" from ABC News.
Law student confronts an officer regarding open carry. Youtube.com video.

WHEN WE HAVE COMPLETED THESE VIDEOS: Reflect upon the topic by answering the questions in The "Right to Carry" Thinking Sheet.

UPCOMING: The SECOND AMENDMENT PROJECT.

TUE

2/4

BELLRINGER: HERE IS A LIST OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THIS CLASS PERIOD:

TODAY IS A 100 PERCENT WORK DAY FOR STUDENTS TO GET CAUGHT UP ON MISSING ASSIGNMENTS.
DO NOT WASTE MY TIME! I WILL NOT GIVE GRADES FOR WORK THAT IS NOT QUALITY OR DOES NOT THOROUGHLY ANSWER QUESTIONS!
NO TALKING, GOOFING AROUND, PHONES, ETC. IF THERE IS ANY OF THIS, THE "TURN IN LATE OFFER" WILL BE CANCELLED FOR BOTH CLASSES AND WE WILL START LECTURING FOR TODAY.
STUDENTS THAT HAVE EVERYTHING TURNED IN NEED TO BE WORKING ON OTHER CLASSWORK OR BEING QUIETLY CONSTRUCTIVE. TAKE A NAP!
HERE IS A TABLE WITH ALL OF THE MISSING WORK ON IT FOR BOTH CLASSES. CHECK TO SEE WHAT YOU ARE MISSING! I HAVE MARKED FAILING GRADES ON THE ESTABLISHMENT CLAUSE CASE STUDIES AS MISSING!
I CANNOT GIVE YOU A GRADE FOR DAYS IN WHICH YOU HAVE AN UNEXCUSED ABSENCE, SORRY!

FOR TODAY: Today is supposed to be a WORK DAY for students to catch up on their missing assignments and projects. Please note that I have marked failing grades on the chart above for the Establishment Clause Case Studies as X, meaning that you should work on improving that grade. YOU MUST SHARE OR EMAIL ME ON ANY MISSING WORK THAT YOU ARE ATTEMPTING TO SUBMIT! PLEASE NOTE- IF YOU HAVE AN UNEXCUSED ABSENCE FOR THE DAY AN ASSIGNMENT IS DUE, I CANNOT GIVE YOU CREDIT FOR IT!

HERE ARE THE LINKS TO ALL WORK SO FAR THIS SEMESTER.

If we are NOT WORKING in any way, Mr. B. will CANCEL ALL MISSING ASSIGNMENT OFFERS and we will start working on the 2nd AMENDMENT.

The Second Amendment- A History, including videos from either side.

WHEN WE HAVE COMPLETED THESE VIDEOS: Reflect upon the topic by replying to the "Children and Guns" THINKING SHEET. We will discuss this issue in class afterwards.

THE CONTROVERSY REGARDING RIGHT TO CARRY: We review review the following videos regarding the Right to Carry in the United States.

"If I only had a gun, Part 1," from ABC 20/20 Newsmagazine.
"The Truth about Right to Carry," from the National Rifle Association.
"Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America." from MSNBC.
"Extreme Open Carry in Texas" from ABC News.
Law student confronts an officer regarding open carry. Youtube.com video.

WHEN WE HAVE COMPLETED THESE VIDEOS: Reflect upon the topic by answering the questions in The "Right to Carry" Thinking Sheet.

UPCOMING: The SECOND AMENDMENT POSITION PAPER.

MON

2/3

BELLRINGER: None for today, we have too much to discuss, including the recent case studies and First Amendment Exam. Meet me at the overhead with your notebook!

FOR TODAY: The Second Amendment- A History, including videos from either side.

WHEN WE HAVE COMPLETED THESE VIDEOS: Reflect upon the topic by replying to the "Children and Guns" THINKING SHEET. We will discuss this issue in class afterwards.

THE CONTROVERSY REGARDING RIGHT TO CARRY: We review review the following videos regarding the Right to Carry in the United States.

"If I only had a gun, Part 1," from ABC 20/20 Newsmagazine.
"The Truth about Right to Carry," from the National Rifle Association.
"Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America." from MSNBC.
"Extreme Open Carry in Texas" from ABC News.
Law student confronts an officer regarding open carry. Youtube.com video.

WHEN WE HAVE COMPLETED THESE VIDEOS: Reflect upon the topic by answering the questions in The "Right to Carry" Thinking Sheet.

UPCOMING: The SECOND AMENDMENT POSITION PAPER.

THU

1/30

BELLRINGER: We complete the UNIT ONE FIRST AMENDMENT EXAM. You may use your NOTES, but you cannot access any information from the internet. You have the first half of class to complete this.

SECOND HALF OF CLASS: We complete a short questionnaire about "Guns in America." The only wrong answers are ones in which you are being unsincere.

SECOND HALF OF CLASS TODAY: The Second Amendment- A History, including videos from either side.

DUE FRIDAY AT MIDNIGHT: Completed ESTABLISHMENT CLAUSE CASE STUDIES

TUE

1/28

BELLRINGER: Sooooo... Let's talk about ANOTHER case regarding Freedom of Religion. How about The Horned Capital Invader Organic Food in Prison Because Religion Thinking Sheet?

WORK DAY: ESTABLISHMENT CLAUSE CASE STUDIES, due on FRIDAY, worth 75 points, because there are SO many cases and questions!:

STUDYING GUIDE FOR THE TEST ON THURSDAY:

Be familiar with all parts of the First Amendment.
Know all First Amendment "Tests" such as the Miller Test, the Lemon Test, the Coercion Test, etc.
Be familiar with ALL of the case studies that we have reviewed so far this semester- Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Expression, Freedom of Assembly and Association and Establishment Clause Case Studies.
Know ALL definitions, such as "Heckler's Veto," "Fighting Words," "Obscenity," "Libel," etc.
Here are the slide shows for the First Amendment Lectures we have had this semester:

PLEASE NOTE: TODAY IS A WORK DAY REGARDING ESTABLISHMENT CLAUSE CASE STUDIES AND REVIEW FOR OUR UPCOMING EXAM. IF STUDENTS ARE NOT WORKING, WE WILL HAVE THE EXAM TODAY.

MON

1/27

BELLRINGER: First, we talk about student assignment submissions and how I will be handling these from now on. I am VERY DISAPPOINTED at the complete lack of concern about any work in this class. Please remember, YOU NEED THIS CLASS TO GRADUATE!

THE, we discuss an ESTABLISHMENT CLAUSE GROUP CASE STUDY: As a class group, we will be completing analysis of the CHURCH OF THE FLYING SPAGHETTI MONSTER Warm-up Case Study (Here is the Google Classroom link for 7th Period.). Please note that this is an official WRITING ASSIGNMENT and will be a 25 point grade in the gradebook.

FOR TODAY: ESTABLISHMENT CLAUSE CASE STUDIES:

THU

1/23

BELLRINGER: None for today, we have too much to discuss. Bring your notebooks up to the BIG TIV!

FOR TODAY: Yet another learning opportunity- THE FIRST AMENDMENT- FREEDOM OF RELIGION.

WORK DAY- DUE FRIDAY: Complete THE FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY CASE STUDIES. (5th Period, 7th Period.)

UPCOMING-ESTABLISHMENT CLAUSE CASE STUDIES:

TUE

1/21

BELLRINGER:

Ummmm... 13 students did not submit the Freedom of Expression Case Studies from last class period. C'mon, people! You can do better than that!

THEN- We review President Trump's Second Inauguration Speech and comment upon it by completing the "INAUGURATION SPEECH THINKING SHEET."

WORK DAY- DUE FRIDAY: Complete THE FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY CASE STUDIES. (5th Period, 7th Period.) Next class period will be taken up MOSTLY with FREEDOM OF RELIGION!

THU

1/16

BELLRINGER: None for today, we have too much to do. Please grab some notes and come see me at the BIGTV.

We also talk about The Freedom of Speech Case Studies from last week. There was a miscommunication about that project and the due dates. Because of this, if you did NOT submit this last week, you can do so before the END OF THE DAY tomorrow for full credit, by sharing the document with me on school email.

LEARNING FOR TODAY: THE FIRST AMENDMENT- FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY, PETITION AND ASSOCIATION.

DUE FRIDAY: Complete the Freedom of Expression Case Studies. We get together as a class to discuss the first case, but you will still need to answer all questions. In addition, any students that did not submit the The Freedom of Speech Case Studies from last week has one last chance to submit these, because of a possible error on the part of Mr. B. when posting information. You will need to get these Cases to me my MIDNIGHT FRIDAY, to be considered for grading. SHARE YOUR DOCUMENTS WITH ME.

DUE NEXT FRIDAY, work on these today, if you have time: FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY CASE STUDIES. (5th Period, 7th Period.)

TUE

1/14

BELLRINGER: Let's consider the I ♥ BOOBIES BRACELET BAN THINKING SHEET. We discuss.

DUE FRIDAY, WORK ON IT TODAY: Complete the Freedom of Expression Case Studies. We get together as a class to discuss the first case, but you will still need to answer all questions.

OUR NEXT LEARNING OPPORTUNITY: THE FIRST AMENDMENT- FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY, PETITION AND ASSOCIATION.

MON

1/13

BELLRINGER: Please consider "Freedom of Expression" by examining the case of "Confederate Flags at School" and completing the "Freedom of Expression- 'Confederate Flags at School' Thinking Sheet.

WORK FOR TODAY- STUDENTS' FREEDOM OF SPEECH ANALYSIS: Please review this case and the books involved and answer the questions. Think of this as a "Mini- Case Study," and give thorough answers! This is due at the end of class today. It was supposed to be the last Case Study of the previous Freedom of Speech Case Studies, but I screwed it up.

DUE FRIDAY, WORK ON IT TODAY IF YOU HAVE TIME: Complete the Freedom of Expression Case Studies. If the class wishes, we could discuss these as a group instead of individually, but you will still need to answer all questions.

OUR NEXT LEARNING OPPORTUNITY: THE FIRST AMENDMENT- FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY, PETITION AND ASSOCIATION and and THE FIRST AMENDMENT- FREEDOM OF RELIGION.

THU

1/9

BELLRINGER: We spend a little more reviewing more FREEDOM OF SPEECH ON CAMPUS issues, such as

We then complete the FIRST AMENDMENT FREEDOM OF SPEECH QUICK QUIZ. You absolutely need to demonstrate critical thinking in your 2-3 paragraphs of writing for this questions.

LEARNING FOR TODAY- Our first real case study assignment/project: The Freedom of Speech Case Studies. You may work in small groups of 1 or 2, but each person must answer with their own UNIQUE answers. I need to see thoughtful and thorough answers to EACH question to receive credit. Due at the end of the day on FRIDAY!

STUDENTS' FREEDOM OF SPEECH ANALYSIS: Please review this case and the books involved and answer the questions. Think of this as a "Mini- Case Study," and give thorough answers!

TUE

1/7

BELLRINGER: Meet me at the Big TV with your Chromebooks. Let's talk about FREEDOM OF SPEECH and complete the TOWSON UNIVERSITY FREEDOM OF SPEECH CHALLENGE.

FOR TODAY: Mr. B. will be lecturing regarding the Freedoms of the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights.

OUR UPCOMING ASSIGNMENT: Our first real case study assignment/project: The Freedom of Speech Case Studies. You may work in small groups of 1 or 2, but each person must answer with their own UNIQUE answers. I need to see thoughtful and thorough answers to EACH question to receive credit. Due at the end of the day on FRIDAY!