Economics: Today we debriefed the the Heller case (2008) www.streetlaw.org/document/207. We identified the trend (first time in 70 years court decided a 2nd Amendment case), and the precedent. I showed a clip of the Michael Moore film, Bowling for Columbine. (See website for handout). We will continue with more clips tomorrow.
In the meanwhile, for
Wednesday's quiz: Focus on Voting Rights (19th) Amendment) and Gun Control/Gun
Rights and the 2nd Amendment. For Voting Rights zoom in on the
following: Vocabulary - rational ignorance, choice, cost, benefit, substitutes;
The voting rights process, the 19th Amendment and the year 1920. Iron Jawed
Angels and the historical context of the voting rights Amendment for Women. The
difference between NWSA (National Women's Suffrage Association) and NWA
(National Women's Association). With respect go the 2nd Amendment and
Gun Rights/Control - be sure you can explain the meaning and
significance of gun rights, gun control & disarmament. Be able to compare
and contrast. You should be able to set forth arguments related to gun control
and gun rights while identifying where the Obama administration "stands" on the
issue. Be sure to refer to the Proposed congressional Actions related to
control. I handed it out today and it will be on the website. Finally, think
about and be able to relate recent gun issues to the rampant loss of life that
has ensured as a result of gun
violence.
Seminar: An organizational tool for the capstone was distributed today. More samples were shared and we were in the lab. Graduation forms and $ are due to the office NOW! Check power school. Your attendance or lack thereof will negatively affect your grade.
World: Today we heard from our peers related to their propaganda posters, they were collected. When then debriefed 17.3 & 4 followed by a cafe conversation activity related to the content. We did this as a review of the material for tomorrow's quiz. The quiz will cover the material beginning with the Renaissance through the Reformation. You may bring your Cornell Notes 17.1,2.3.4 and the Art Comparison handout to the quiz. Please bring a #2 pencil.
