Today in class, I showed students my ballot (not filled out) for the upcoming May primary! Here's my mom, Portland City Commissioner Amanda Fritz, at a parade in 2011.
Hi everyone,
Welcome back from your weekend! I enjoyed starting the mock trials today in class. Here's what happened today:
Learning Targets Addressed:
Knowledge LT 5: I can demonstrate an understanding of the principles, structures, and functions of different branches of U.S. government.
Soundtrack: "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana. Selected for today because of the teen spirit involved in Morse v. Frederick, the recent PRIDE assembly, and because we have made it to May together! Lyrics here.
AGENDA 5/2/16:
Ballot/News Brief – Dasha
Mock Trial Prep
Present Cases
Homework: Read the blog. Look at your grade and improve it, if possible! Next news brief: Daniel/Konner/Jonny.
News Brief: Dasha had the news brief today and talked about this story: CNN.com - Bernie Sanders: Not 'impossible' to topple Clinton in Democratic race. This was an interesting look at how Bernie Sanders is continuing his campaign for president, despite being pretty far behind in both the pledged delegate and "super" delegate counts for the Democratic Party nomination. We also talked for a bit about Indiana's Republican primary tomorrow.
I also opened my ballot in front of the class and talked about the process for voting in Oregon. So cool to be able to vote for my own mom!
If you are 17 and not already registered to vote, here's the online enrollment form:
Yay for participating in our democracy! :-)
I also opened my ballot in front of the class and talked about the process for voting in Oregon. So cool to be able to vote for my own mom!
If you are 17 and not already registered to vote, here's the online enrollment form:
Yay for participating in our democracy! :-)
Mock Trial Prep: I gave the class about 20-25 minutes to finish preparing to present the four cases in the mock trial. Again, I know this was somewhat complicated, but I think we got the hang of it eventually!
Present Cases: During class, we were only able to get through the first case. The first was Morse v. Frederick, involving the humorous (but serious Constitutional issue) of a student holding a "Bong Hits 4 Jesus" sign outside of a school in Alaska as an Olympic torch relay went by. In class, the judges found 4-1 for Frederick (the student) in being able to do this as protected free speech. In the actual case, the judges ruled for Morse. Here is the overview:
That was it for the day! Next class, we will do the last three trials and then move on with the rest of the judicial branch unit. Remember to hang on to all of your mock trial materials and notes - you will be turning them in! See you Wednesday!
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