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CIVIL GOVERNMENT- APRIL, 2025

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THU

4/3

BELLRINGER: We have a choice today. Today can be a work day, where you finish up the FOUR DIFFERENT THINGS that you owe me today and STUDY FOR THE VERY DIFFICULT EXAM COMING UP.

By the way... if we chose this option, it will be graded. For a BUNCH of points. ANYONE that is off task or not working on one of the above deliverables will receive a ZERO for the day.

Or...

You can meet me at my discussion circle, we have lots to review about our next unit. You'll need to bring your Chromebooks.

FOR TODAY (if we decide to NOT have a work/test review day): We review and discuss One Family's Story Shows How Hard the Cycle of Poverty is to Break. Then, we complete "The Cycle of Poverty Thinking Sheet." This will be a graded assignment, so answer the questions thoroughly and with complete sentences and proper grammar!

If we have time, we also listen to another NPR story regarding poverty: "A 'Cycle of Support' Helps Families Stay out of Poverty.

We also review "SPENT: Looking for Change."

STUDY GUIDE FOR THE UPCOMING "RIGHTS OF THE INDIVIDUAL" EXAM.

Here are the links to ALL of the Bill of Rights Amendments that we have covered so far this semester:

HERE IS A SLIDE SHOW ON HOW TO MEMORIZE THE RIGHTS OF THE BILL OF RIGHTS. USE IT AND PRACTICE!

TUE

4/1

BELLRINGER: Meet me at the BIG TIV, we have lots to review. If I detect any goofing around, side conversations or sleeping students, I will add SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS to the upcoming exam, one per incident. If I run out of SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS, I will start adding additional ESSAY QUESTIONS to the test, as well.

VIDEOS FOR TODAY:

THE LEGACY OF BROWN V. BOARD OF EDUCATION:

THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT:

CIVIL RIGHTS ERA DEBRIEFS: Please complete the following, I would like to see this completed by the end of next class period, but will take them next class period, if necessary.:

CIVIL RIGHTS REFLECTION when we have finished our review of the above Civil Rights Era media. What stood out? What made an impact?
"Considering School Desegregation." Thinking about Mendez v. Westminster, Brown v. Board and the educational environment of 2025.

DUE THURSDAY- PLEASE NOTE: BOTH of the 14th Amendment Case Studies are due on APRIL 3rd. This was a mistake on my part, they should have been due TODAY, but I selected the wrong date. I need these by THURSDAY or you will receive a ZERO on these assignments, with no chance to submit late work!:

14th Amendment Case Study #1- Plessy v. Ferguson: Regular Reading version, including Supreme Court Decision Summaries. (Here is the 5th Period Link, Here is the 7th Period Link)
14th Amendment Case Study #2- Mendez v. Westminster School District (1946)- Here is the link to the NPR story regarding the case. Refer to it as needed to answer the questions of the Case Study. (Here is the 5th Period Link to the CASE STUDY.) (Here is the 7th Period Link to the CASE STUDY.)
GAME ASSIGNMENT, DUE TODAY, to play a complete game of "Do I have the Right?- Bill of Rights Edition."

HERE IS THE STUDY GUIDE FOR THE BILL OF RIGHTS EXAMINATION THAT WILL BE HELD AT THE END OF NEXT WEEK. IT IS NOT EASY. YOU REALLY, REALLY SHOULD STUDY. A LOT.

MON

3/30

BELLRINGER: None really, but please meet Mr. B. in his discussion circle. Bring your CHROMEBOOK, we have some educational equality issues to discuss and a CASE STUDY to complete.

FOR TODAY:

14th Amendment Case Study #2- Mendez v. Westminster School District (1946)-

Here is the link to the NPR story regarding the case.
Here is the link to the FULL AUDIO FILE OF THE INTERVIEW in this case. Refer to it as needed to answer the questions of the Case Study.
(Here is the 5th Period Link to the CASE STUDY.)
(Here is the 7th Period Link to the CASE STUDY.)

PLEASE NOTE: BOTH of the 14th Amendment Case Studies are due tomorrow:

14th Amendment Case Study #1- Plessy v. Ferguson: Regular Reading version, including Supreme Court Decision Summaries. (Here is the 5th Period Link, Here is the 7th Period Link)

14th Amendment Case Study #2- Mendez v. Westminster School District (1946)- Here is the link to the NPR story regarding the case. Refer to it as needed to answer the questions of the Case Study. (Here is the 5th Period Link to the CASE STUDY.) (Here is the 7th Period Link to the CASE STUDY.)

We will spend much of next class period reviewing the case of Brown v. Board of Education, so do not expect ANY class work time at all.

THU

3/27

BELLRINGER: We review a 14th Amendment Case from THIS MORNING. Please complete the OZTURK CASE THINKING SHEET.

Then, we review the case of PLESSY v. FERGUSON and the case of Mendez v. Westminster School District (1946)- Here is the link to the NPR story regarding the case.

FOR TODAY:

14th Amendment Case Studies: We will be reviewing two landmark cases regarding the 14th Amendment, the first being Plessy v. Ferguson, the second being Mendez v. Westmnster School District. Review the cases in the links below and answer the questions, using complete sentences and proper grammar.

14th Amendment Case Study #1- Plessy v. Ferguson: Regular Reading version, including Supreme Court Decision Summaries. (Here is the 5th Period Link, Here is the 7th Period Link)

14th Amendment Case Study #2- Mendez v. Westminster School District (1946)-
- Here is the link to the NPR story regarding the case.
- Here is the link to the FULL AUDIO FILE OF THE INTERVIEW in this case. Refer to it as needed to answer the questions of the Case Study.
- (Here is the 5th Period Link to the CASE STUDY.)
- (Here is the 7th Period Link to the CASE STUDY.)

HERE IS THE STUDY GUIDE FOR THE BILL OF RIGHTS EXAMINATION THAT WILL BE HELD AT THE END OF NEXT WEEK. IT IS NOT EASY. YOU REALLY, REALLY SHOULD STUDY. A LOT.

TUE

3/25

BELLRINGER: NO BELLRINGERS! YAY! We get to play a game! Awesome! Oh, and the person with the highest score on this game will BE EXEMPT FROM THE DIFFICULT UPCOMING BILL OF RIGHTS EXAM!

FOR TODAY: We get to play a game! All students should be working on the following in class today:

To begin some preparation for our upcoming exam regarding the Rights of the Citizen, which is coming soon, I would like students to head to ed.iCivics.org. Click on LOG IN in the upper right corner. Your usernames and passwords are listed below.
Once you are logged in, click on CLASSES. Notice that you have a GAME ASSIGNMENT, due before next Tuesday, to play a complete game of "Do I have the Right?- Bill of Rights Edition." MAKE SURE YOU COMPETE IN BILL OF RIGHTS EDITION MODE! You might want to get out your Bill of Rights notes for this game, you might need them!
The game will SAVE each day (you play through seven days) and will pick up where you left off when you log back in.
This game will get students reviewing Bill of Rights concepts and issues. It is a "play by yourself" game, in which you get a final score at the end of your rounds.
THE HIGHEST SCORE FOR THIS GAME WILL BE EXEMPT FROM THE UPCOMING RIGHTS OF THE CITIZEN EXAM and will receive an automatic 100 percent on that test. (Hopefully, that will give you some incentive do take the game seriously and do well.) You are allowed to play the game as many times as you wish!
IF STUDENTS ARE NOT TAKING THIS SERIOUSLY, WE WILL COMPLETELY CANCEL THE GAME AND THE CHANCE FOR AN EXAM EXEMPTION AND WE WILL JUST WORK ON THE 14TH AMENDMENT CASE STUDIES, INSTEAD.
BELOW ARE YOUR LOGIN NAMES (mine is Scarlet Plaintiff 4a9l) Your password is HuskiesCG
Class Code: Taft27884

Avendano, Kayla : Emerald Principal 8v9h
Bingley, Johnathon : Cedar Executive e0u8
DeHoyos, DAndre : Blue Director 1f9m
Garcia Diaz, Neridan : Peach Printer 7g5p
Guajardo, Gage : Emerald Lawyer 7x4x
Jackson, Colten : Lime Analyst 4a1g
Jacquez, Alyvia : Granite Professor b8s9
Kothe, Bryce : Gold Artist 4b2v
Larkin, Jack : Pine Professor 5j8k
Lesquier, Kailey : Maroon Investigator u9w5
Marks-Malberg, Layla : Emerald Printer c4r3
Mora, Ella : Country Doctor k8n2
Ornelas Moreno, Leonel : Peach Gamer 8m4v
Orquiz, Junior : Marble Plaintiff p1m4
Peterson, Ryley : Tin Principal 5n7h
Plake, Merik : Green Analyst w1k3
Sanchez, Amber : Cedar Citizen 4z4q
Smith, Kaytlin : Teal Speaker c4j2
Sverak, Shane : Iron Citizen p0d7
Taylor, Bella : Cedar Researcher 9n8u
Walkup, Kaiya : Village Manager 5o5m
Ward, Kiani : Global Voter 3o5n

Abell, Aaralyn : Regional Citizen v4q2
Burkhard, Paul : Scarlet Plaintiff 4a9l
Columbos Jr, Gilberto : Silver Official 4a1r
DiProspero, Natalie : Cypress Analyst 2x9j
Garcia Paswater, Janaya : Local Explorer 1v1k
Gregory Jr, Samuel : Tin Justice t1y3
Kelly, Dylan : Mustard Supporter 3z6m
Kelsey, Pop : Marble Principal u9m7
Loma Benavente, Letissia : National Archivist s3x6
Madera-Gomez, Eduardo : Regional Doctor d0z9
Meyer, Wyatt : Emerald Engineer 5v1o
Perez, Kevin : Maple Librarian 6j1q
Robinson, Wyatt : Gold Detective i4h5
Rodriguez Martinez, Hanna : State Senator s6o7
Rodriguez Ramirez, Naela : Village Manager x2q4
Stanley, Joseph : Orange Principal 7f3s
Vasquez Rangel, Karime : Town Governor 7v0x
Watson, Chad : Cypress Senator 3o6p

DUE NEXT WEEK:

14th Amendment Case Study- Plessy v. Ferguson: Regular Reading version, including Supreme Court Decision Summaries. (Here is the 5th Period Link, Here is the 7th Period Link)
14th Amendment Case Study 2- Mendez v. Westminster School District (1946)- Here is the link to the NPR story regarding the case. Refer to it as needed to answer the questions of the Case Study. (Here is the 5th Period Link to the CASE STUDY.) (Here is the 7th Period Link to the CASE STUDY.)

MON

3/24

BELLRINGER: Let's think about the 14th Amendment. Wait, we haven't discussed that yet. Oh, well. Answer these questions anyway: "THE FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT THINKING SHEET."

LEARNING FOR TODAY: The 9th, 10th and 14th Amendments.

14th Amendment Case Study- Plessy v. Ferguson: Regular Reading version, including Supreme Court Decision Summaries. (Here is the 5th Period Link, Here is the 7th Period Link)
14th Amendment Case Study 2- Mendez v. Westminster School District (1946)- Here is the link to the NPR story regarding the case. Refer to it as needed to answer the questions of the Case Study. (Here is the 5th Period Link to the CASE STUDY.) (Here is the 7th Period Link to the CASE STUDY.)

THU

3/13

BELLRINGER: As a look forward to the issues that we will be discussing over the next week or so, please complete the THINKING SHEET- "THE CASE OF JEROME MURDOUGH."

LEARNING FOR TODAY: The 9th, 10th and 14th Amendments.

14th Amendment Case Study- Plessy v. Ferguson: Regular Reading version, including Supreme Court Decision Summaries.
14th Amendment Case Study 2- Mendez v. Westminster School District (1946)- Here is the link to the NPR story regarding the case. Refer to it as needed to answer the questions of the Case Study. (Here is a direct link to the FULL audio file of this story

DUE TODAY: EIGHTH AMENDMENT RESEARCH PROJECT: The Capital Punishment Investigation Sheet, 5th Period (here is the 7th Period link.) 50 point assignment. You will be using the "Death Penalty Fact Sheet" to complete this assignment. This is due next class period.

EIGHTH AMENDMENT CASE STUDIES: Here is the FIFTH PERIOD LINK and here is the SEVENTH PERIOD LINK on Google Classroom. These are also due on Thursday.

TUE

3/11

BELLRINGER: It's MONDAY (sorta)! Time for a quiz! Please complete the 7th and 8th AMENDMENT QUIZ.

EIGHTH AMENDMENT RESEARCH PROJECT: The Capital Punishment Investigation Sheet, 5th Period (here is the 7th Period link.) 50 point assignment. You will be using the "Death Penalty Fact Sheet" to complete this assignment. This is due next class period.

EIGHTH AMENDMENT CASE STUDIES: Here is the FIFTH PERIOD LINK and here is the SEVENTH PERIOD LINK on Google Classroom. These are also due on Thursday.

TODAY IS A WORK DAY! IT IS EXPECTED THAT ALL STUDENTS ARE WORKING ON THE ABOVE PROJECTS AND CASE STUDIES. SHOULD STUDENTS NOT BE WORKING, WE WILL MOVE DIRECTLY TO...

LEARNING FOR TODAY: The 9th, 10th and 14th Amendments.

14th Amendment Case Studies: We will be reviewing two landmark cases regarding the 14th Amendment, the first being Plessy v. Ferguson, the second being Mendez v. Westmnster School District. Review the cases in the links below and answer the questions, using complete sentences and proper grammar.

14th Amendment Case Study- Plessy v. Ferguson: Regular Reading version, including Supreme Court Decision Summaries.
14th Amendment Case Study 2- Mendez v. Westminster School District (1946)- Here is the link to the NPR story regarding the case. Refer to it as needed to answer the questions of the Case Study. (Here is a direct link to the FULL audio file of this story.)

THU

3/6

BELLRINGER: We survey our knowledge of the 8TH AMENDMENT. Use your PHONES to open up our Wooclap and get ready to answer some questions!

FOR TODAY- LEARNING MATERIALS: The SEVENTH and EIGHTH AMENDMENT.

TUE

3/4

BELLRINGER: It's Monday (Not really, but kinda...) Time for the 5th and 6th Amendment Quiz, please try to complete this within 15 minutes.

What about the case BEFORE Gideon v. Wainwright? We consider and complete the LAWYERS FOR CRIMINALS THINKING SHEET.

FOR TODAY:

CASE STUDY TWO: We continue work on the SIXTH AMENDMENT CASE STUDY- GIDEON V. WAINWRIGHT (5th Period.) (Seventh Period.) FOR THIS CASE STUDY (PLEASE NOTE- The movie that you will be watching, Gideon's Trumpet, contains exact courtroom testimony, as recorded in the courtroom by the court reporter):

PART ONE: Case Background Summary and movie review.
PART TWO: Review of movie BEFORE Supreme Court decision, Review of move AFTER Supreme Court decisions,
PART THREE: Analysis of the Supreme Court Ruling in the case.
PART FOUR: Analysis of Political Cartoon. Review the cartoon and answer the questions. RESEARCH as needed to answer questions!
PART FIVE: Reflection regarding the case and the "Rights of the Accused." This should be a critical thinking exercise with a well-thought out response!
THIS WILL ALSO BE A 75 POINT ASSIGNMENT.

VIDEO LINKS FOR GIDEON'S TRUMPET VIDEO:

IF WE HAVE TIME: We survey our knowledge of the 8TH AMENDMENT.

ADDITIONAL LEARNING MATERIALS: The SEVENTH and EIGHTH AMENDMENT.

THU

2/27

BELLRINGER:

FIRST: Time for NOTEBOOK CHECK. ACCESS THIS WITH YOUR PHONE! FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS! This will be a 30 point assignment!

SECOND: Time to analyze THE landmark case of the SIXTH AMENDMENT. Let's start by completing the HISTORIC DOCUMENT ANALYSIS. You will have 20 minutes to analyze this document and answer the questions!

If it helps, you can work with a partner for this.

Do not use online resources or AI models for this exercise!

The partnership that gives the BEST set of answers to the two EXTRA CREDIT QUESTIONS will be awarded 25 extra credit points each!

Here is a link to the starting document, in case you need it.

FOR TODAY:

CASE STUDY TWO: We begin work on the SIXTH AMENDMENT CASE STUDY- GIDEON V. WAINWRIGHT (5th Period.) (Seventh Period.) FOR THIS CASE STUDY (PLEASE NOTE- The movie that you will be watching, Gideon's Trumpet, contains exact courtroom testimony, as recorded in the courtroom by the court reporter):

PART ONE: Case Background Summary and movie review.
PART TWO: Review of movie BEFORE Supreme Court decision, Review of move AFTER Supreme Court decisions,
PART THREE: Analysis of the Supreme Court Ruling in the case.
PART FOUR: Analysis of Political Cartoon. Review the cartoon and answer the questions. RESEARCH as needed to answer questions!
PART FIVE: Reflection regarding the case and the "Rights of the Accused." This should be a critical thinking exercise with a well-thought out response!
THIS WILL ALSO BE A 75 POINT ASSIGNMENT.

VIDEO LINKS FOR GIDEON'S TRUMPET VIDEO:

TUE

2/25

BELLRINGER: We have been talking about the Fifth Amendment. Let's analyze it a little more closely. Please complete the HIGHWAY ROBBERS THINKING SHEET.

FOR TODAY: The Fifth and Sixth Amendments- The Rights of the Accused.

CASE STUDY ONE: We also review the landmark case of the FIFTH and SIXTH AMENDMENTS- Right to Remain Silent- Miranda v. Arizona from the Annenburg Classroom. This is due next class period. There will NOT be any classtime taken up working on this after today.

When we have completed this video: Apply the Miranda v. Arizona case by answering the questions in "Applying Miranda- Miranda and Teens. (5th Period)" and (7th Period.)

This is a little more involved than the typical Case Study and I would like evidence of thought and effort on these answers. There are only 4 questions, but there is some heavy reading involved regarding the cases in question. This will be a 50 point assignment.

MON

2/24

BELLRINGER: At the start of class, please complete the FOURTH AMENDMENT EXCEPTIONS QUIZ, because we REALLY need to get our ASSESSMENT grades up!

FOR TODAY:

The Fifth and Sixth Amendments- The Rights of the Accused.

UPCOMING:

CASE STUDY ONE: 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.

CASE STUDY TWO: We complete the SIXTH AMENDMENT CASE STUDY- GIDEON V. WAINWRIGHT. FOR THIS CASE STUDY (PLEASE NOTE- The movie that you will be watching, Gideon's Trumpet, contains exact courtroom testimony, as recorded in the courtroom by the court reporter):

PART ONE: Analysis of AN IMPORTANT DOCUMENT.
PART TWO: Case Background Summary and movie review.
PART THREE: Review of movie BEFORE Supreme Court decision, Review of move AFTER Supreme Court decisions,
PART FOUR: Analysis of the Supreme Court Ruling in the case.
PART FIVE: Analysis of Political Cartoon. Review the cartoon and answer the questions. RESEARCH as needed to answer questions!
PART SIX: Reflection regarding the case and the "Rights of the Accused." This should be a critical thinking exercise with a well-thought out response!
THIS WILL ALSO BE A 50 POINT ASSIGNMENT.

VIDEO LINKS FOR GIDEON'S TRUMPET VIDEO:

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.

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!