The exterior of the Colosseum in Rome. At the end of gladiator fights, the loser would famously be judged by the emperor. Photo taken summer 2014.
Dear class,
It is always great to see you in the morning before the weekend! It helps brighten my day immensely. Here's what happened today in class:
Learning Targets Addressed:
Knowledge LT 2: I can demonstrate an understanding of the role of governments in current issues.
Knowledge LT 5: I can demonstrate an understanding of the principles, structures, and functions of different branches of U.S. government.
Knowledge LT 5: I can demonstrate an understanding of the principles, structures, and functions of different branches of U.S. government.
Soundtrack: "Oye Como Va" by Carlos Santana. Selected for today because of it being Cinco de Mayo (remembering a famous Mexican victory over the French) and because Carlos Santana is an amazing Mexican-American guitarist. Lyrics here.
AGENDA 5/6/16:
News Brief – Jasmine
Juries
Study Guide
12 Angry Men
Homework: Read the blog. Study for the Judicial Branch test next class! Turn in any late/incomplete work - know your grade and how to improve it. Next news brief: Jordan R.
News Brief: Jasmine had the news brief today and talked about this story: OregonLive.com - Oregon Supreme Court: Injured people can't sue state for more than $3 million, controversial law stands. This is a pretty important ruling, because some damages cost much more than $3 million lifetime to cover (like the case mentioned in the article). A really interesting ruling by our own state Supreme Court. We also checked in about the weekend and what people were up to.
Jordan R. was assigned to do the next news brief.
Jordan R. was assigned to do the next news brief.
Juries/Study Guide: Most of class was spent going over many questions about the judicial branch. I also passed out this study guide (the juries reading was on the back side) for preparation:
Google Drive: Reading on Juries for Judicial Branch Test
Google Drive: Reading on Juries for Judicial Branch Test
One of the questions on the test will be (thanks for checking the blog!): In this case the U.S. Supreme Court declared that no one accused of a crime has to stand trial in any court in the land without benefit of counsel unless he or she specifically refuses it.
A. Dred Scott v Sanford C. Gideon v Wainwright
B. Plessy v Ferguson D. Brown v Board of Education
A. Dred Scott v Sanford C. Gideon v Wainwright
B. Plessy v Ferguson D. Brown v Board of Education
If you aren't sure, guess in the comments and I will tell you what the answer is!
12 Angry Men: To finish class, we started watching one of the most critically acclaimed movies ever: 12 Angry Men (1957). This is a great way to wrap up the judicial branch unit, as we learn more about the jury process through watching this film. I know it is old and black and white, and I was glad to see that students were paying close attention. Here is the film note-taking assignment, if you missed class or lost your copy:
We will finish watching this next class, then take the Judicial Branch test! See you then.
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