Model Lesson Plans | UW School of Law - Street Law. The following lesson plans have been developed by University of Washington School of Law Students for the Street Law Course and are available for use at no charge. Most lesson plans are available in Microsoft Word, Adober PDF or Power Point document. Additional files are available as noted. Users should note that the law changes, and varies from state to state. Please check for updates on the law, and variations in your state. Get Microsoft Office Viewers Get Adobe Reader Introduction to Law Top of Page Juvenile Justice Criminal Law Torts Consumer Law/Contracts Family Law Individual Rights Employment/Housing Law Intellectual Property Mock Trial Preparation Environmental Law. Teaching With the Presidential Debates. Sam Tanenhaus, editor of the Book Review, talks about some of the most memorable presidential debate moments of the televised era. Update | Oct. 24, 2012 We invite students to comment on each of the three presidential debates via our Student Opinion questions: President Obama and Mitt Romney will meet face to face onstage on Wednesday in the first presidential debate of election 2012, and the event provides teachers with one of the best opportunities to engage students with this year’s election.
Debates offer the potential for suspense and can be a departure from the carefully tailored campaign messages because they happen live, onstage and in real time with millions of people watching — something that even less politically-minded students can appreciate. For starters, you can ask your students to watch the debates. If you’re looking to go further than that, we have several suggestions on how you can use the debates as an effective teaching and learning tool. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. CHOICES Home. Speak Outs - Does the president need Congress’ approval to use force in Syria? Does the president need Congress’ approval to use force in Syria? September 4, 2013 By Jeremy Quattlebaum, Student Voices staff writer In light of a reported chemical weapons attack by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad against his own people, the Obama administration is trying to persuade Congress to authorize a military strike on Syria.
President Obama has been lobbying congressional leadership to endorse military action against the Assad regime. Sens. Robert Menendez (R., N.J.) and Bob Corker (R., Tenn.) have drafted legislation with support of the president to use military force. The bill says that the United States’ intention for intervention is a response to the use of weapons of mass destruction. The vote on the legislation is expected to be close. Well, that depends on how you look at Article I, Section 8, of the Constitution and the 1973 War Powers Act.
But that’s in cases of a full-scale war. The War Powers Act was in response to the Korean and Vietnam Wars. What do you think? Educational Hip-Hop. Dream of a Nation Educators | Dream of a Nation. The Scale of the President’s Budget - Interactive Graphic. Sixth Circuit: No Expectation of Privacy in Cell Phone GPS Data - Law Blog. A Tale of Two Cows. The Court and Health Care Reform | Oyez Today. Each of the nine Supreme Court justices will approach the Affordable Care Act cases from a different background. The longest serving justices have a well-established history of votes and opinions, while the Court's newest members will be addressing the issues raised by these cases for the first time. Appointed by Pres. George W. Bush Ideological Ranking Recent votes and opinions Since joining the Court in 2005, Chief Justice Roberts has not participated in any significant cases that might suggest his leanings in the ACA challenges.
Notes Chief Justice Roberts has demonstrated sensitivity to the Court's place in history and its role in leading it. Although he did not participate in United States v. See also The Oyez Project's biography of Chief Justice Roberts Pres. Justice Scalia voted with the majority in United States v. However, Justice Scalia also voted with the majority in Gonzales v. The Oyez Project's biography of Justice Scalia The Oyez Project's biography of Justice Kennedy Pres.
Pres. The Amazing Morphing Campaign Money Map. Research. Existing research and statistics on current civic learning practice and youth civic engagement help make the case for improved civic learning in the nation's schools. Below is a sampling from the premier research center on civic learning and youth civic engagement, the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE). Check the CIRCLE website, for new research and findings.
Joining Young, Voting Young: The Effects of Youth Voluntary Associations on Early Adult Voting Joining Young, Voting Young: The Effects of Youth Voluntary Associations on Early Adult Voting (CIRCLE Working Paper #73) by Reuben J. Thomas and Daniel A. McFarland finds that participation in extracurricular activities, in general, promotes voting, though some activities (notably, some sports) decrease it. The Classroom-Kitchen Table Connection: The Effects of Political Discussion on Youth Knowledge and Efficacy The Civic Mission of Schools: A Review of the Research Does Context Matter? National Action Civics Collaborative. Nov6-HistYouthVoteChoice_Final.jpg 2,000×1,531 pixels. At Philadelphia's Masterman High, mock debate and serious citizenship. Though most of the country will wait until Tuesday to cast ballots in the presidential election, students at J.R. Masterman High School will take to their own polls Monday afternoon. In an effort to increase political awareness, the 45 students enrolled in two U.S. government classes held a mock debate Friday between two classmates portraying President Obama and Republican Mitt Romney.
The goal was to spark an interest in the electoral process among the school's 450 students. "We've been doing the debates since I began working here 14 years ago," teacher and organizer Steve Gilligan said. The two Advanced Placement class sections, made up entirely of seniors, flipped a coin to decide which party they would represent. "Being nominated as the candidate, I thought I would be doing most of the workload," said Tim Green, 17, who portrayed Romney. With their roles determined, each AP class amassed a $125 budget through student contributions for the campaigns. National student online poll has called four elections correctly.
Dream of a Nation Solutions & Action | Dream of a Nation. Dream of a Nation | Dream of a Nation. Center of Civic Ed Lesson Plans. Resources for Teaching the Constitution. Teaching Privacy in the 21st Century —Odette Edbrooke and Meg Leta Ambrose, Social Education , September 2012 This article is a free PDF. See other Constitution lessons listed in the Table of Contents of that issue. Get access to them all by becoming a member of NCSS. Resolution and Letter to Congress from the Constitutional Convention -Lee Ann Potter Social Education , September 2005, The First Act of Congress -Lee Ann Potter Social Education (Nov/Dec 2004).
Lesson Plans on the Constitution -Stacie Fieth and Neil Deason Social Education , September 2005. Rapping the 27 Amendments to the Constitution -- Adam Knaresborough, Social Education , November/December 2009 Other Online Resources The following articles are available to NCSS members. The Constitutional Amendment Process -Kahlil Chism Social Education (Nov/Dec 2005). The Words We Live By: The Constitution in Context -Linda Monk Social Education (Nov/Dec 2003). Population Estimates Used by Congress during the Constitutional Convention -C. If They Don't Practice Democracy, They Won't Learn It. Students should have a significant voice in school-based decision-making in every high school. They rarely do. With the teaching of democracy a stated goal of every high school, I still find this hard to believe. An Early Experiment in Democracy We'll get back to this, but first travel back in time with me to the year 1970, and observe a small group of students in a public high school in the process of achieving two goals: (1) the creation of a student-faculty council charged with making policy changes; and (2) two student representatives -- with voting rights -- added to the school's curriculum council.
They build a group of allies composed of two members of the school board, the local newspaper editor, the head of the PTA and a few of the most prominent business leaders in the community. Although I played no part in their actions, I knew all of these students. It's exemplary when politically savvy students work within the system to effectively change a school. Giving Students a Voice. About Us - The Civic and Moral Education Initiative.
The Civic and Moral Education Initiative The HGSE Civic and Moral Education Initiative (CMEI) was launched in 2008 in order to foster a visible and thriving intellectual community around the themes of civic and moral education among students and faculty at HGSE; support doctoral student and faculty research; and enhance Harvard's contribution to a lively and vibrant area of contemporary international research, policy, and practice. It is collaboratively led by an interested group of HGSE faculty with the support of Dean Kathleen McCartney. The work of CMEI includes a series of colloquia, featuring exciting new research and practice in the field of civic education, and a series of presentations from advanced HGSE doctoral students on their related research. We also have a student-group that puts on its own events, including a film series.
On our Ning network, which connects practitioners and scholars across the country, features a blog, forums, and lots of great information. Lesson Idea: Constitution Clips. 38 Ways To Win An Argument. Media Literacy & Politics. What Students Should Know About Campaigns & the Media by Frank W. Baker For many years, I have been interested in the way the media reports on the presidential campaign and the way the candidates manipulate the media. Three years ago I wrote a book about the role of media in the political process. Many people will say that this year’s campaign has turned negative, and they’d be correct.
But negative ads have a purpose: they’re designed to get our attention and they provide candidates with opportunities not only to make charges and allegations but also to plant doubts in the minds of the potential voter. Everywhere I go, teachers tell me that their students believe everything they see, read and hear. Understanding political advertising and the media management tactics of candidates is an important element of effective citizenship. What students need to know Here are some “givens” that students should know and acknowledge are facts. Candidates need the media. Begin with the basics 1. Frank W. Following the U.S. Presidential Election | Teaching with the News | Choices Program. Teaching with the News ARCHIVES Objectives In this lesson, students will: Strengthen media literacy skills Become familiar with national and international policy issuesTrack news coverage of the 2012 presidential campaigns Form their own opinion on policy issues and the candidates This lesson is intended for use over the course of multiple weeks.
Part I may be completed during one class period, while Parts II and III require more time. Resources from Choices Student Handouts News Sources Note to Teachers: Prior to conducting Part I, select four to five different news sources on a single current event or topic relevant to your class. National International news in English Local In the Classroom Part I-News Analysis Introduction Begin class by asking students to share how they learn about current events. Distribute “Analyzing the News” and “News Analysis: Example” and have students read over the first page.
Part II-Following the Election in the News Part III-Pre-Election Reporting Extra Challenge: Dress Code. W.Va. student, school at odds over NRA T-shirt A West Virginia student was charged with causing a disruption at a middle school when he refused to remove a T-shirt that displayed the National Rifle Association’s logo and hunting rifle. Texas school board bans Confederate battle flag Trustees amend student code of conduct to bar the flag, which formerly was displayed with the Hays High School Rebel mascot; ‘Dixie’ remains as school fight song.
Ohio student punished for growing hair for charity Canton school board president says rules are rules, though he respects Zachary Aufderheide’s effort to benefit Locks of Love. Ill. mayor draws up trouble with color ban Limiting what colors men can wear in East St. No baggy pants, Miss. town decides People wearing pants, shorts or skirts that hang three inches or more below the waist will be fined for indecency. Federal jury backs Neb. schools in dispute over memorial T-shirts Miss. students must wear caps, gowns after yearbook flap. Romney-shirt girl to get support at Port Richmond rally. "I'm supportive of the rally. The support is helping her, she feels safer," Samantha's father, Richard Pawlucy said Monday morning. "She's worried about what's going to happen after those doors shut, what's going to happen after all this.
If there's any heckling right off the bat, she's gonna turn around and ask for another school. " After his family met with Mayor Nutter recently to discuss a resolution, Pawlucy said, he, his wife and their attorney met with Gaymon and an unidentified employee of the school district Monday evening. He said the 15-minute meeting didn't feature much conversation among the family and Gaymon. "None of us really said anything," he said. Instead, the lawyer, Wally Zimolong, and the district employee discussed a "safety plan" for Samantha that would be implemented upon her return, her father said. "Hopefully, the day goes well," Pawlucy said.
He said the family hired Zimolong, but not "to sue anybody. " "It's going to be a mob scene. Voting-U.S. Right vs. Left. Making the Leap to Socratic Seminars. Student News. The Living Room Candidate. Teach the First Amendment « 1 for All. Help Tomorrow’s Citizens Find Their Voice. Teach the First Amendment. The most basic liberties guaranteed to Americans — embodied in the 45 words of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution — assure Americans a government that is responsible to its citizens and responsive to their wishes. These 45 words are as alive and important today as they were more than 200 years ago.
We know from studies beginning in 1997 by the nonpartisan First Amendment Center, and from studies commissioned by the Knight Foundation and others, that few adult Americans or high school students can name the individual five freedoms that make up the First Amendment. The lesson plans below — drawn from materials prepared by the Newseum and the First Amendment Center — will draw young people into an exploration of how their freedoms began and how they operate in today’s world. Amy Trenkle teaches 8th grade U.S. history at Stuart-Hobson Middle School in Washington, D.C. New Lesson Plan View Classroom Guide U.S. Landmark Supreme Court Cases and the Constitution. Watching the Government. National Constitution Center: The Exchange. Flackcheck.org. ProCon.org - Pros and Cons of Controversial Issues. Part 2: Learn the Secret to Legal Reasoning.
Icivics teaching units. Welcome to the Superstruct Game Archive. Glassbooth - Quiz to help you choose the candidate that represents your beliefs the best. Text Message (SMS) Polls and Voting, Audience Response System. Does the First Amendment protect students’ cyberspeech? 2012 Presidential Candidate Positions on 60 Issues - 2012 Presidential Election - ProCon.org.