10. Supreme Court Justice Nomination Process (2/17)
In light of recent events, we are going to take the last class before break to watch a timely episode of the series "West Wing" about the...
Supreme Court Cases Shared Folder
Here is the link to the shared folder of Supreme Court Cases projects #lesson #unit1 #shared #supremecourtcases #collaboration #summative
9. Supreme Court Cases (2/10-12)
EQ: How have the key Supreme Court cases shaped your daily lives? Creation and presentation of Summative Supreme Court Cases...
8. Process of Reaching the Supreme Court (2/8-9)
EQ: Which cases make it to the Supreme Court? Is this the most fair method of determining eligibility? How would you fix it? Presentation...


Welcome to Unit 2: Introductory HW Assignments!
FOR MONDAY 2/16: Complete TedEd Lesson on Civil Liberties vs. Civil Rights AND submit "Think Deeper" portion to group discussion. Once...
DB-2: Patriots, Pirates, Politicians and Profit Seekers: Chapter 1 (DUE 2/8)
Read chapter one in Patriots, Pirates, Politicians and Profit Seekers: New Hampshire Cases and the United States Supreme Court. Discuss...
6. Marshall's Court (2/1-2)
EQ: What would the Supreme Court look like if John Marshall was not an early SC Justice? Presentation and discussion on John Marshall and...
5. Congressional Background (1/27 & 1/29)
Sub-Days EQ: What is the purpose of the original Congress? Watch "Ken Burns: Congress" and take notes during the video When done, finish...


4. The Creation of the Constitution (1/25, 26, & 28)
EQ: Where did the ideas for the Constitution come from? What makes the Constitution different from other kinds of laws? Review...


3. The Intent of the Framers (1/22)
I am out today, so you are expected to do this in-class, on your own, and give it to the sub. EQ: What was the intent of the framers of...