We began discussing several significant SCOTUS cases that involve the 1st and 4th Amendments: Tinker v. Des Moines, NJ v. TLO, and Redding v. Safford. EXTRA CREDIT: Post a comment and use details. Which case was the most interesting or shocking? How did SUPREME DECISION (the game about Ben’s Case) help you to understand the First Read More…

Watch the American Bar Association’s Video and post a comment below answering the question: What surprised you the most?

Who would get your vote based on campaign platforms?

Are leaders born or created? Which Habits of Mind are NECESSARY for LEADERSHIP? Watch the following video clip, ESCALATOR and respond to the following: Provide advice for the people on the escalator from the POV of 1 Habit of Mind. What would a LEADER do in this situation? Which Habit(s) of Mind are MOST important Read More…

Last week we started comparing and contrasting the Lion King with Lord of the Flies while focusing on the following: State of Nature, Natural Rights, Tyranny/Absolute Power, Consent, Conscience, Social Contract EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY! As we continue our study of the Foundations of our government,  watch the clips again located in the LIVEBINDER and use Read More…

Check out our first set of Quizlet Flashcards .  Use the audio enhanced version by clicking on the text. To flip it over click anywhere on the white.  FLASHCARDS

The Internet has a global audience and online safety is of the utmost importance. Through blogging and use of web 2.0 tools, you will practice digital citizenship in an authentic and supervised setting. Today and tomorrow we will practice digital citizenship and online safety. Please use the resources in the Livebinder to review today’s lesson. Read More…