Weekly Lesson Plan

Date: August 13, 2018

Week: 3

M	*Continue with 2 Indiana Bicentennial Minute video clips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atpAUMBluNk&list=PL-xVwN6Ke-ajft0Y3tWHIGlD9L5AlFiKe&index=3 1. Finish The Patriot video clips 2. Articles of Conf. Weaknesses ... (read Shays' rebellion in the text) 3. Watch Preamble video (what are inalienable rights?) Objective: explain why we needed a new constitution
T	*For trivia, Loony Laws to class (three per day) 1. Pairs try to answer 7 Constitution questions (see my documents) 2. Constitution notes (electronic copy #2 ) 3. Weekly quiz #1 4. read "Bush Keeps His Veto Power in Check" news article to class Objective: understand how our government works
W	1. Begin symbolic speech article & agree/disagree/ undecided with the court ruling (put up signs in the room) 2. Amendment 2: analyze the wording in the textbook A. Read Brady article and "Moving Targets" to class Objective: apply freedom of speech to real-life examples
Th	1. Guns video clips -- list arguments & statistics pro and con 2. Possible Fishbowl debate on gun control Objective: debate the merits of guns in our society
F	1. answer 4 questions on amendments 4, 5 (on screen) 2. notes on amendments 4,5,6 3. 8th Amendment: Watch part of Oprah on death penalty 4. A Question of Rights Article and Questions ... Objective: comprehend my rights & the challenges of keeping them