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! I enjoyed watching the first part of 12 Angry Men today. 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: "Happy" by Pharrell Williams. Selected for today because we are getting close to the end of the year, and student were probably happy to watch a movie today in class. Lyrics here.
AGENDA 5/15/17:
News Brief – Nicole
Finish Mock Trials/The National Judiciary
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: Darius.
News Brief: Nicole had the news brief today, but was not in class, and due to time constraints, I moved on without talking too much about the voluminous amounts of news.
Darius was assigned to do the next news brief.
Finish Mock Trials: We wrapped up the mock trials today by looking at Elk Grove v. Newdow - a case about the Pledge of Allegiance. Students turned in their mock trial materials for a behavior target grade at the end of this.
Darius was assigned to do the next news brief.
Finish Mock Trials: We wrapped up the mock trials today by looking at Elk Grove v. Newdow - a case about the Pledge of Allegiance. Students turned in their mock trial materials for a behavior target grade at the end of this.
The National Judiciary: I passed out this handout, so students could read and review them to prepare for the upcoming test. The test will be on this reading, as well as the Supreme Court cases that we have been studying.
Juries/Study Guide: Next, I also passed out this study guide (the juries reading was on the back side) for preparation:
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 take the Judicial Branch test and then finish watching 12 Angry Men! See you then.
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