Inside a subway station in Washington, DC, where the three branches of our federal government are based. Photo taken in 2010.
Dear class,
We finished the judicial branch today in class, with wrapping up the movie and taking the test! 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 levels of U.S. government.
Knowledge LT 5: I can demonstrate an understanding of the principles, structures, and functions of different levels of U.S. government.
Soundtrack: "Money" by Pink Floyd. Selected for today because trials and lawyers cost a lot of money to run.
AGENDA 5/10/15:
News Brief – Jordan R.
12 Angry Men
Judicial Branch Test
Homework: Read the blog. Turn in any late/incomplete work. Next news brief: Xander.
News Brief: Jordan R. had the news brief today and talked about this story: CNN.com - North Carolina, U.S., square off over transgender rights. This is an important ongoing news story that directly relates to what we have been talking about in class, with the Department of Justice suing the state of North Carolina over some of the provisions in their recently passed law. Very important to continue to monitor! We also talked about last weekend, before moving on.
Xander was assigned to do the next news brief.
Xander was assigned to do the next news brief.
12 Angry Men: Before the test, we finished 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 wrap this up next class, as I wanted to be sure to give students enough time to finish the judicial branch test in class.
Judicial Branch Test: As promised, 40 questions, multiple choice. It has been an extremely busy week, and I will hope to get these grades get entered ASAP. Thank you for your effort on this! We will start our last unit on State and Local government soon - next class, we will be going to the computer lab to be working on a citizenship paper. See you then!
Judicial Branch Test: As promised, 40 questions, multiple choice. It has been an extremely busy week, and I will hope to get these grades get entered ASAP. Thank you for your effort on this! We will start our last unit on State and Local government soon - next class, we will be going to the computer lab to be working on a citizenship paper. See you then!
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