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 12/11/17:
News Brief –
Review
Judicial Branch Test
12 Angry Men
Homework: Read the blog. Turn in any late/incomplete work. Next news brief: Vinh.
News Brief: CJ had the news brief today, but was absent from class, so I filled in and talked about this story: CNN.com - Roy Moore in 2011: Getting rid of amendments after 10th would 'eliminate many problems'. This is especially important considering we did not talk much in class about many of the incredibly important amendments to the Constitution after the Bill of Rights, and the election fro Alabama's new senator is tomorrow (Tuesday). We also talked about last weekend, before moving on.
Vinh was assigned to do the next news brief.
Review/Judicial Branch Test: As promised, 40 questions, multiple choice. I will hope to get these grades get entered ASAP. Thank you for your effort on this!
Vinh was assigned to do the next news brief.
Review/Judicial Branch Test: As promised, 40 questions, multiple choice. I will hope to get these grades get entered ASAP. Thank you for your effort on this!
12 Angry Men: After the test, we continued 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 this next class and start our last unit on State and Local government soon. See you then!
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