Economics: Today we debriefed the Newtown reading and answered the overarching questions related to control/rights. We also began the Heller Case (2008) www.streetlaw.org/document/207. In class we did an each one teach one activity where each of us received random facts from the class. We spent time teaching the fact to each other in a "speed dating" session. The goal was to share what we learned, but we ran out of time and will have to do that on Monday. For the weekend, please read and annotate the Dist. of Columbia v. Heller (2008) case. The link is above.
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.
World: Today we debriefed the reading on Martin Luther and then viewed informational slides related to Luther and the Reformation. Lots of ideas related to propaganda were disclosed and discussed. For Monday, you are to complete the Political Cartoon Propaganda Poster. More on the Reformation Monday. Reminder: There is a quiz covering the Renaissance and Reformation.
