Mr. Saindon / United States History
Monday, January 13
to
Friday, January 17
What is Due This Week:
1. Wrap UP and Finish: Students will MEMORIZE the First Amendment and recite in class by on by Friday
2. Prepare for the Supreme Court Simulation with mock case: Ben Brewer v. Hamilton High School:
To shed light on the landmark case: Tinker vs. Des Moines. Debate will be Thursday and Friday. The expectations, rules, and requirements Will ALL BE COVERED IN CLASS
3. Wednesday to Friday we will Thoroughly Examine ( the Major Achievements of our First Three Presidents (this will all be completed in class):
George Washington
Precedent
Federalist v. Anti Federalist
the first cabinet
Farewell Address
John Adams
Election friction
England v. France
Thomas Jefferson
Lewis and Clark
Agrarian society
Through the lesson plan on "Tinker v. Des Moines" and the Simulation, students will:
👉understand the concept of symbolic speech
👉analyze the Supreme Court's decision regarding student First Amendment rights in school
👉identify the key arguments from both sides of the case, and apply the precedent set in Tinker to contemporary scenarios where student expression might be restricted;
🤔ultimately allowing us all to critically evaluate the balance between student free speech and school authority to maintain order.
👉Simulate the development and presentation of a
Supreme Court argument
The First Amendment: Freedom of Expression Amendment:
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion,or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;
or abridging the freedom of speech,
or of the press;
or the right of the people peaceably to assemble,
and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Do You Know Your Geography???
Jay Leno hits the streets of America to find out how much kids know about the world around them. See what he finds out!
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday:
This week we will learn about he world around us.
In groups we will map-out the wold around us (by heart)
Looking at Bakersfield....then California...then, the whole country
Students on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Will map out the world around them: Bakersfield ...California...United States of America
We will then work in groups analyzing and presenting topical information on the incredible diversity all around us in Bakersfield and in the State of California
Partners will be responsible for producing 2 maps at the end of this unit.
American Geography - This 'educational film' covers Everything you ever wanted to know about maps, regions, resources and climate in America.