Friday, January 31, 2020

S2 - DAY 18: HISTORY OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT

DON'T FORGET SCOTUS PROJECT FOR FRIDAY!

FYI NEXT WEEK:
  • Monday: IOWA CAUCUSES!
  • Tuesday: STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS!
  • Wednesday: ASK THE EXPERT DAY - GREG IGNOFFO, School Board President & Leyden Township Manager to speak in class
  • Thursday: UNIT 5 (CH 4&5) FRQ TEST
  • Friday: UNIT 5 (CH 4&5) MCQ TEST
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT... AP GOV BABY YODA T-SHIRT ORDER LINK DUE FEB 14!...IF WE DO NOT GET 25 SHIRTS ORDERED WE WILL HAVE TO CANCEL :(

TODAY WE WILL...
1. REVIEW:
2.  REVIEW:  HOW DO SOCIAL MOVEMENTS/SOCIAL ACTION AFFECT OUR AMERICAN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT (public opinion, legislative policy, Supreme Court)?  We will do a source analysis of  2 documents related to Social Movements and Equal Protection...
  • Letter from a Birmingham Jail
  • Standing Rock:  A New Moment for Native American Rights
...SINCE WE DID NOT HAVE TIME FOR THIS IN CLASS FRIDAY WE WILL WORK IN GROUPS MONDAY....PLEASE BE PREPARED 

EXTRA VIDEO/LISTEN:

HOMEWORK:

  • COMPLETE SCOTUS PRESENTATION PROJECT NOTES- Take notes on ONE presentation from each case on the handout you received in class.  You are responsible for knowing ALL 15 cases for the AP TEST.  DUE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH 
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Thursday, January 30, 2020

S2 - DAY 17: HISTORY OF CIVIL RIGHTS OVERVIEW TO MLK

DON'T FORGET SCOTUS PROJECT FOR TOMORROW!

 FYI NEXT WEEK:
  • Monday: IOWA CAUCUSES!
  • Tuesday: STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS!
  • Wednesday: ASK THE EXPERT DAY - GREG IGNOFFO, School Board President & Leyden Township Manager to speak in class
  • Thursday: UNIT 5 (CH 4&5) FRQ TEST
  • Friday: UNIT 5 (CH 4&5) MCQ TEST
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT... AP GOV BABY YODA T-SHIRT ORDER LINK 

IMPEACHMENT TRIAL - WATCH IT LIVE HERE

TODAY WE WILL...

1. "1619" Podcast Intro ...Minutes 11:49-19:14  Reflect on the "contradiction" the speaker addresses  in our Constitution and our government.

2.  REVIEW:
3. IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO PLEASE COMPLETE THIS 100% ANONYMOUS SURVEY FOR AP RESEARCH STUDY:
    • Thank you so much for choosing to participate in my study. Please share this LINK to the students of your AP classes and have them complete it. 
      • Please take the survey seriously
      • Do not stay on one question for too long
      • Do not take the survey more than once
HOMEWORK:


EXTRA VIDEO OR LISTEN:

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Wednesday, January 29, 2020

S2 - DAY 16: HISTORY OF CIVIL RIGHTS INTRODUCTION

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT... AP GOV BABY YODA T-SHIRT ORDER LINK 

IMPEACHMENT TRIAL - WATCH IT LIVE HERE

DON'T FORGET SCOTUS PROJECT:

TODAY WE WILL...

1. REVIEW BIG EVENTS IN CIVIL RIGHTS: Yesterday you were assigned a historical event in class to research and working in groups you created a poster about the historical event.  Today you will do a gallery walk - look at, read, and take notes from the posters on the handout  that looks like this: APGOPO - HISTORY OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS THROUGH CASES, LEGISLATION, AND AMENDMENTS

2. WHEN YOU FINISH PLEASE:
  • Check your grade in HAC
  •  COMPLETE THIS 100% ANONYMOUS SURVEY FOR AP RESEARCH STUDY:
    • Thank you so much for choosing to participate in my study. Please share this LINK to the students of your AP classes and have them complete it. 
      • Please take the survey seriously
      • Do not stay on one question for too long
      • Do not take the survey more than once
HOMEWORK:
  • Read and take notes on Chapter 5 - SKIM OVER and take some basic notes on 5.1 and 5.2 (timeline, main people & events)...this is history to give you context but you do not need to know the details... 5.3-5.5 is most important! YOU WILL RECEIVE A TAKE HOME QUIZ FOR CHAPTER 5 ON FRIDAY - DUE MONDAY!


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Tuesday, January 28, 2020

S2 - DAY 15: QUIZLET REVIEW & CIVIL RIGHTS

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT... AP GOV BABY YODA T-SHIRT ORDER LINK 

IMPEACHMENT TRIAL - WATCH IT LIVE HERE

TODAY WE WILL...

1.  FINISH : Reviewing the cases Roe V Wade and Planned Parenthood V Casey and watching  ABORTION VIDEO...FRONTLINE: The Last Abortion Clinic (2005)Watch the video and describe the different ways that state governments have tried to limit the rights of women seeking an abortion since the Roe V. Wade and Planned Parenthood V Casey rulings. ...update of Mississippi in March 2018 follow-up article

2. QUIZLET LIVE :  U5 CH4 CIVIL LIBERTIES VOCAB LINK

 3. CIVIL RIGHTS INTRODUCTION:  You will be assigned a historical event in class to research.  Working in groups you will create a poster about the historical event which must include:
  • Name of the event & date
  • Summary of the event
  • Drawing symbolizing the event
  • Why is this important to the Civil Rights Movement?
4. WHEN YOU FINISH YOUR GROUP POSTER PLEASE COMPLETE THIS 100% ANONYMOUS SURVEY FOR AP RESEARCH STUDY:
Thank you so much for choosing to participate in my study. I greatly appreciate it. Please send this LINK to the students of your AP classes and have them complete it. In addition, the survey has all of the necessary instructions; however, before the survey is given, it would be greatly appreciated if you could remind the AP students, both male and female, to take the survey seriously, not stay on one question for too long, and not take the survey more than once (if they already took it in another class). 


HOMEWORK:

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Monday, January 27, 2020

S2 - DAY 14: THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY AND QUIZ!

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT... AP GOV BABY YODA T-SHIRT ORDER LINK 

 IMPEACHMENT TRIAL - WATCH IT LIVE HERE

TODAY WE WILL...

1.  REVIEW:

2.  OPEN NOTE READING QUIZ FOR 4.5,4.6,4.7

3.  FINISH : Reviewing the cases Roe V Wade and Planned Parenthood V Casey and watching  ABORTION VIDEO...FRONTLINE: The Last Abortion Clinic (2005)Watch the video and describe the different ways that state governments have tried to limit the rights of women seeking an abortion since the Roe V. Wade and Planned Parenthood V Casey rulings. ...update of Mississippi in March 2018 follow-up article

 HOMEWORK:
  • EXTRA CREDIT: ACLU ACTIVITY IN YOUR PACKETS!... have your packets ready to turn in tomorrow - Tuesday!
  • Read and take notes on Chapter 5 - SKIM OVER and take some basic notes on 5.1 and 5.2 (timeline, main people & events)...this is history to give you context but you do not need to know the details... 5.3-5.5 is most important! QUIZ FRIDAY! JANUARY 31

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Friday, January 24, 2020

S2 - DAY 13: CIVIL LIBERTIES: COMBATING TERRORISM AND THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT...IT HAS BEEN FINALLY APPROVED THE 2020 AP GOV BABY YODA T-SHIRT ORDER LINK $9.65 +TAX = $10.25 Students need to order and pay online by February 14 deadline. Delivery is February 28.  If  you do not have a means to pay online, please bring $10.25 cash on hand and  come see me before or after school and I will order the shirt for you....THE AP GOV TEST IS MAY 4TH..."May the 4th be with you!" :)

IMPEACHMENT TRIAL - WATCH IT LIVE HERE
EXTRA READ:  How the Gun Show Became the Trump Show

TODAY WE WILL:

1. REVIEW in the handout APPLICATION: CIVIL LIBERTIES AND COMBATTING TERRORISM 4.7 page 86... review the text and identify how the fight against terrorism has threatened civil liberties of individuals...   4.7 Slides  ...FYI: "Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act 

2. Review the Right to Privacy   4.6 Slides

3.  Review the cases Roe V Wade and Planned Parenthood V Casey

4.  ABORTION VIDEO...FRONTLINE: The Last Abortion Clinic Watch the video and describe the different ways state governments have tried to limit the rights of women seeking an abortion since the Roe V. Wade ruling.  ...follow-up article

HOMEWORK DUE MONDAY!



  • Complete reading and outlining textbook Chapter 4 (sections 4.5, 4.6, and 4.7).  OPEN NOTE READING QUIZ for Chapter 4 will be MONDAY, JANUARY 24


  • Begin reading and outlining Chapter 5!  SKIM OVER and take some basic notes on 5.1 and 5.2 (timeline, main people & events)...this is history to give you context but you do not need to know the details... 5.3-5.5 is most important! QUIZ FRIDAY! JANUARY 31

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Thursday, January 23, 2020

S2 - DAY 12: DUE PROCESS APPLICATION REVIEW AND RIGHT TO PRIVACY

IMPEACHMENT TRIAL -  WATCH IT LIVE HERE

TODAY WE WILL:

1. SCOTUS PRESENTATION PROJECT DUE FRIDAY, JANUARY 31ST

2.  Review SECOND AMENDMENT CHART LINK  AND SECOND AMENDMENT HELLER & MCDONALD CASE DESCRIPTIONS LINK ...turn it in!

3.  REVIEW  4TH, 5TH, 6TH, & 8TH Amendments: 4.5 Slides 

4.  Listen to More Perfect Podcast: SEASON 3 THE MOST PERFECT ALBUM: EPISODE 2 Begin at 4:43 and stop at 17:43  and complete the handout: DUE PROCESS:  THE RIGHTS OF CRIMINAL DEFENDANTS ...

 HOMEWORK DUE MONDAY!


  • Complete reading and outlining textbook Chapter 4 (sections 4.5, 4.6, and 4.7).  OPEN NOTE READING QUIZ for Chapter 4 will be MONDAY, JANUARY 24



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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

S2 - DAY 11: REVIEW FIRST AND SECOND AMENDMENTS

IMPEACHMENT TRIAL - WATCH IT LIVE HERE

TODAY WE WILL:
1.  REVIEW reading and outlining 4.3 and 4.4
2.  REVIEW: Crash Course Freedom of Press #26 AND READ: SCOTUS CASE: New York Time V. United States (1971)

3. SECOND AMENDMENT: FAMILY GUY VIDEO ....CURRENT EVENTS VIRGINIA GUN RALLY....McDonald V Chicago Homework Help Bill of Rights Institute Video

4.REVIEW Freedom of Speech/ Second Amendment Video Notes Handout  Watch and take detailed notes on the following (LINKS ARE ALSO ON THE HANDOUT) for the Right to Bear Arms on the above handout:
5.  REVIEW More Perfect Podcast "The Gun Show" and take notes on the handout you received in class.  ...This helps you understand why gun rights have become a hot topic issue since the 1960s up to today.

6.  OPEN NOTE QUIZ WEDNESDAY!

7.  When you are finished with the quiz please sign up here for a SCOTUS CASE...only 2 students per class on each case please:  APGOPO SIGN UP SCOTUS PRESENTATION PROJECT  ...II will open up the doc in class for you to sign up and discuss details on Thursday! ...Here's a link to the description 

HOMEWORK:

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020

S2 - DAY 10: SECOND AMENDMENT

IMPEACHMENT TRIAL STARTS TODAY!!!! WATCH IT LIVE HERE
CHECK OUT THE BILL OF RIGHTS IN ACTION - CURRENT EVENTS:
- RAINBOW SWEATER GIRL GETS EXPELLED
-TRUMP SUPPORTS PRAYER IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
-SENATOR DISSES A "LIBERAL"REPORTER"

TODAY WE WILL:

1.  Review FREEDOM OF SPEECH FRQ CASES Schenk & Tinker ...make sure its turned in!
2.  Review FREEDOM OF PRESS videos handout:
3. SECOND AMENDMENT: FAMILY GUY VIDEO ....CURRENT EVENTS VIRGINIA GUN RALLY....McDonald V Chicago Homework Help Bill of Rights Institute Video

4.REVIEW Freedom of Speech/ Second Amendment Video Notes Handout  Watch and take detailed notes on the following (LINKS ARE ALSO ON THE HANDOUT) for the Right to Bear Arms on the above handout:
5. REVIEW reading and outlining 4.3 and 4.4...QUIZ WEDNESDAY!

HOMEWORK:

  • BE READY FOR THE OPEN NOTES QUIZ ON WEDNESDAY!
  • Listen to More Perfect Podcast "The Gun Show" and take notes on the handout you received in class.  This helps you understand why gun rights have become a hot topic issue since the 1960s up to today.
  • Complete reading and outlining textbook Chapter 4 (sections 4.5, 4.6, and 4.7).  OPEN NOTE READING QUIZ for Chapter 4 will be FRIDAY, JANUARY 24


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Friday, January 17, 2020

S2 - DAY 9: SCOTUS FREEDOM OF SPEECH FRQ SKILLS & SECOND AMENDMENT INTRO

CHECK OUT THE BILL OF RIGHTS IN ACTION - CURRENT EVENTS:
- RAINBOW SWEATER GIRL GETS EXPELLED
-TRUMP SUPPORTS PRAYER IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
-SENATOR DISSES A "LIBERAL"REPORTER"

TODAY WE WILL...

1.  FREEDOM OF SPEECH:  Bong hits for Jesus ...Go over case scenarios about the Freedom of speech cases:  FIRST AMENDMENT STUDENT SPEECH CASES

2. Watch and take detailed notes on the following for FREEDOM OF SPEECH on the handout:

3.  Review the following cases and complete notes on the cases on this speech cases notes handout LINK  and SCORE FREEDOM OF SPEECH SCOTUS ESSAYS

4.  Watch and take detailed notes on the following for FREEDOM OF PRESS on the above handout:

5.   SECOND AMENDMENT: FAMILY GUY VIDEO
INTERACTIVE CONSTITUTION LINK  ...CHECK OUT THE SECOND AMENDMENT!


HOMEWORK:

GET AHEAD...HOMEWORK FOR NEXT WEEK:

  • Complete reading and outlining textbook Chapter 4 (sections 4.5, 4.6, and 4.7).  OPEN NOTE READING QUIZ for Chapter 4 will be FRIDAY, JANUARY 24


    HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!


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    Thursday, January 16, 2020

    S2 - DAY 8: SCOTUS FRQ SKILLS PRACTICE & FREEDOM OF SPEECH

    DON'T FORGET TO COMPLETE THIS SURVEY:  https://ecriss.ecragroup.com/Account/Index
    INTERACTIVE CONSTITUTION LINK

    TODAY WE WILL:

    1.  Review the following cases and complete notes on the cases on this notes handout LINK you received in class:
    GROUP FRQ In your groups, review everyone's response and create a "group" FRQ to submit.  You may choose the best response for each part from a different student, combine responses, or draft completely new responses. You will receive a group practice grade for your group FRQ.


    2. FREEDOM OF SPEECH:  Bong hits for Jesus ...Go over case scenarios about the Freedom of speech cases:  FIRST AMENDMENT STUDENT SPEECH CASES


    HOMEWORK:

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    Wednesday, January 15, 2020

    S2 - DAY 7: FRQ PRACTICE & FREEDOM OF SPEECH

    DON'T FORGET TO COMPLETE THIS SURVEY:  https://ecriss.ecragroup.com/Account/Index
    INTERACTIVE CONSTITUTION LINK

    TODAY WE WILL:

    1. Lemon Test Practice

    2. Review the following cases and complete notes on the cases on this notes handout LINK you received in class:
    GROUP FRQ In your groups, review everyone's response and create a "group" FRQ to submit.  You may choose the best response for each part from a different student, combine responses, or draft completely new responses. You will receive a group practice grade for your group FRQ....we will finish this THURSDAY...


    HOMEWORK:

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    Tuesday, January 14, 2020

    S2 - DAY 6: FREEDOM OF RELIGION

    DON'T FORGET TO COMPLETE THIS SURVEY:  https://ecriss.ecragroup.com/Account/Index
    INTERACTIVE CONSTITUTION LINK

    TODAY WE WILL:

    1.  Review slides from Textbook:
    2.  Review notes on this handout LINK you got in class:
    3. OPEN NOTE QUIZ 4.1 and 4.2

    HOMEWORK:
    • Begin reading and outlining Section 4.3 and 4.4 in your text p.69-77 ...QUIZ FRIDAY!

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    Monday, January 13, 2020

    S2 - DAY 5: INCORPORATION DOCTRINE: SELECTIVE INCORPORATION

    TODAY WE WILL:

    1. TURN-IN Bill of Rights  HANDOUT LINK ...BILL OF RIGHTS SONG
    2. Review what is the difference between CIVIL LIBERTIES and CIVIL RIGHTS? Venn

    3.  Watch and discuss Crash Course Video #23 Civil Rights & Liberties  - TURN IN!
    4.  Review slides from Textbook: 4.1 SLIDES
    • What are Civil Liberties?  
    • What are Civil Rights?
    • What is the Incorporation Doctrine (Selective Incorporation)?
    HOMEWORK:
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    Friday, January 10, 2020

    S2 - DAY 4: BILL OF RIGHTS QUIZ

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    TODAY WE WILL:

    1. QUIZ Bill of Rights

    2. Finish Amendment Poster

    3. If you finish early get the Video Handout from Ms. Ryan and take notes as you  WATCH THIS: Crash Course Video #23 Civil Rights & Liberties ...you will get a heads up on Monday's lesson

    HOMEWORK:

    FYI: EAGLES HOCKEY! - HOCKEY! - HOCKEY GAME! SEE YOU THERE!   SATURDAY NIGHT AT 6:30PM FRANKLIN PARK ICE ARENA: 9711 Waveland Ave, Franklin Park, IL 60131



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    Thursday, January 9, 2020

    S2 - DAY 3: BILL OF RIGHTS POSTERS

    2A/2B SCHEDULE TODAY!                                                ...AND SS RECRUITMENT VISITS!

    TODAY WE WILL...

    With a small group of 2-3, create an Amendment Poster ...Imagine you are teaching an elementary school kid about your amendment!  ...Your poster should include:
    • Amendment # and exact language
    • Description/Translation - dissect the language of the amendment and its meaning 
    • Drawing - a symbol that will help students remember the amendment or a cartoon illustrating the amendment 
    • Current Event 
      • Google the amendment and filter with the "News" tab 
      • Go here: BILL OF RIGHTS INSTITUTE WEBSITE and find a link to "In the News" under your amendment
      • Upfront magazine articles?
    • FYI: You will have class time to complete posters on Thursday ONLY...what you do not finish must be completed at home and ready for Friday for a Gallery Walk!
    HOMEWORK:
    If you did not finish on Tuesday:
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    Wednesday, January 8, 2020

    S2 - DAY 2: CIVIL LIBERTIES VS CIVIL RIGHTS

    TODAY WE WILL:

    1. Introduce new unit: CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS - CH 4&5
    2. What is the difference between CIVIL LIBERTIES and CIVIL RIGHTS? -Create a Table Top Venn.


    3. Ticket out the door "What are Liberties?  What are Civil Rights?"

    HOMEWORK:
    If you did not finish on Tuesday:

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    Tuesday, January 7, 2020

    S2 - DAY 1: HAPPY NEW YEAR AND WELCOME BACK!

    TODAY WE WILL:

    1. Find your seats and complete the WELCOME BACK CHECK-IN FORM
    2. CURRENT EVENTS - YEAR IN REVIEW:  The Wildest Political Moments of 2019
    3. Introduce new unit: UNIT 5 CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS - CH 4&5
    4. VIDEO:  THE BILL OF RIGHTS: AN INTRODUCTION (4:08)
    5. Receive Bill of Rights HANDOUT LINK... Thursday you will create an Amendment Poster and we will have a Gallery Walk on Friday.  Your poster should include Description/Translation, Drawing and Current Event

    HOMEWORK:

    FYI - APGOV STUDENTS DO NOT TAKE SEMESTER II FINAL EXAMS...YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE AP GOV TEST ON MAY 4TH!  Please note that you DO also have an end of year Civic Engagement Project you must complete! 



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