Law & Order Weekly Lesson Plans
Very Important Due Dates:
 Civil, Criminal Court Case Project – 9/25
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – (report, visual & presentation) –
10/23
 Book report – 11/14
 Final – 11/24
Law & Order Lesson Plans:
Thursday, November 20, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …
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describe the relationship between crimes and state of mind.
identify examples of strict liability.
define the terms associated with criminal law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about criminal law? The
investigation phase of the criminal justice
process? Proceedings before trial? The trial?
Sentencing and Corrections? Plea Bargaining?

PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:
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
www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Supreme Court Case Project presentation – 11/3:
Nick Mullin, 11/4: Ashley Ivanow, 11/7: Mindy
Schmidt, 11/10: Jon Adams, 11/12: Jarod
Beardsley
 ‘The Plea’ video – chapters 12-15
 Newshour – ‘Exonerated but not free: What do
we owe the wrongfully convicted’ –
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/videos/#119960
 Review chapters 1, 5, 8, & 12-15
Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review: chapters 1, 5, 8 & 12-15
Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – (report, visual & presentation) – 10/24
 Chapters 12 – 15 take home exam – due 11/20
 Book report – 11/14
 Final & chapter 8 exam – 11/24
Wednesday, November 19, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …
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describe the relationship between crimes and state of mind.
identify examples of strict liability.
define the terms associated with criminal law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about criminal law? The
investigation phase of the criminal justice
process? Proceedings before trial? The trial?
Sentencing and Corrections?

PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Supreme Court Case Project presentation – 11/3:
Nick Mullin, 11/4: Ashley Ivanow, 11/7: Mindy
Schmidt, 11/10: Jon Adams, 11/12: Jarod
Beardsley
 Review ACLU video & presentation
 ‘The Plea’ video – chapters 12-15
 Newshour – ‘Exonerated but not free: What do
we owe the wrongfully convicted’ –
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/videos/#119960
 Review chapters 1, 5, 8, & 12-15
Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review: chapters 1, 5, 8 & 12-15
Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – (report, visual & presentation) – 10/24
 Chapters 12 – 15 take home exam – due 11/20
 Book report – 11/14
 Final & chapter 8 exam – 11/24
Tuesday, November 18, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …
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describe the relationship between crimes and state of mind.
identify examples of strict liability.
define the terms associated with criminal law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about criminal law? The
investigation phase of the criminal justice
process? Proceedings before trial? The trial?
Sentencing and Corrections?

PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Supreme Court Case Project presentation – 11/3:
Nick Mullin, 11/4: Ashley Ivanow, 11/7: Mindy
Schmidt, 11/10: Jon Adams, 11/12: Jarod
Beardsley
 ‘The Plea’ video – chapters 12-15
 Newshour – ‘Exonerated but not free: What do
we owe the wrongfully convicted’ –
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/videos/#119960
 Review chapters 1, 5, 8, & 12-15
 Assign: chapter 8 – Introduction to Criminal Law
 Guest speakers – ACLU – 11/18
Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review: chapter 8 – ‘Introduction to Criminal
Law’
Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ (chapter 8)
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – (report, visual & presentation) – 10/24
 Chapters 12 – 15 take home exam – due 11/20
 Book report – 11/14
 Final & chapter 8 exam – 11/24
Monday, November 17, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …
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describe the relationship between crimes and state of mind.
identify examples of strict liability.
define the terms associated with criminal law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about criminal law? The
investigation phase of the criminal justice
process? Proceedings before trial? The trial?
Sentencing and Corrections?

PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Supreme Court Case Project presentation – 11/3:
Nick Mullin, 11/4: Ashley Ivanow, 11/7: Mindy
Schmidt, 11/10: Jon Adams, 11/12: Jarod
Beardsley
 ‘The Plea’ video – chapters 12-15
 Newshour – ‘Exonerated but not free: What do
we owe the wrongfully convicted’ –
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/videos/#119960
 Review chapters 1, 5, 8, & 12-15
 Assign: chapter 8 – Introduction to Criminal Law
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4nQ_mFJ
V4I – ’10-Rules for Dealing with the Police’ –
ACLU – 11/17
 Guest speakers – ACLU – 11/18
Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review: chapter 8 – ‘Introduction to Criminal
Law’

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ (chapter 8)
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – (report, visual & presentation) – 10/24
 Chapters 12 – 15 take home exam – due 11/20
 Book report – 11/14
 Final & chapter 8 exam – 11/24
Thursday, November 13, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …
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describe the relationship between crimes and state of mind.
identify examples of strict liability.
define the terms associated with criminal law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about criminal law? The
investigation phase of the criminal justice
process? Proceedings before trial? The trial?
Sentencing and Corrections?

PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Supreme Court Case Project presentation – 11/3:
Nick Mullin, 11/4: Ashley Ivanow, 11/7: Mindy
Schmidt, 11/10: Jon Adams, 11/12: Jarod
Beardsley, 11/13: Kim Carpenter
 ‘The Plea’ video – chapters 12-15
 Newshour – ‘Exonerated but not free: What do
we owe the wrongfully convicted’ –
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/videos/#119960
 Review chapters 8
 Assign: chapter 8 – Introduction to Criminal Law
and chapters 12 – 15 (4 groups of 2 & 1 group of
3) – The Criminal Justice Process: 10/15
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4nQ_mFJ
V4I – ’10-Rules for Dealing with the Police’ –
ACLU – 11/17
 Guest speakers – ACLU – 11/18
Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review: chapter 8 – ‘Introduction to Criminal
Law’ and chapters 12 – 15

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ (chapter 8)
& ‘The Criminal Justice Process: ….’ (chapters 1215)
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – (report, visual & presentation) – 10/24
 Chapter 8 exam – 11/20
 Chapters 12 – 15 take home exam – due 11/21
 Book report – 11/14
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Wednesday, November 12, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …
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describe the relationship between crimes and state of mind.
identify examples of strict liability.
define the terms associated with criminal law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about criminal law? The
investigation phase of the criminal justice
process? Proceedings before trial? The trial?
Sentencing and Corrections?

PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Supreme Court Case Project presentation – 11/3:
Nick Mullin, 11/4: Ashley Ivanow, 11/7: Mindy
Schmidt, 11/10: Jon Adams, 11/12: Jarod
Beardsley, 11/13: Kim Carpenter
 ‘The Plea’ video – chapters 12-15
 Newshour – ‘Exonerated but not free: What do
we owe the wrongfully convicted’ –
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/videos/#119960
 Review chapters 8
 Assign: chapter 8 – Introduction to Criminal Law
and chapters 12 – 15 (4 groups of 2 & 1 group of
3) – The Criminal Justice Process: 10/15
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4nQ_mFJ
V4I – ’10-Rules for Dealing with the Police’ –
ACLU – 11/17
 Guest speakers – ACLU – 11/18
Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review: chapter 8 – ‘Introduction to Criminal
Law’ and chapters 12 – 15

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ (chapter 8)
& ‘The Criminal Justice Process: ….’ (chapters 1215)
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – (report, visual & presentation) – 10/24
 Chapter 8 exam – 11/13
 Chapters 12 – 15 take home exam – due 11/17
 Book report – 11/14
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Monday, November 10, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …
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describe the relationship between crimes and state of mind.
identify examples of strict liability.
define the terms associated with criminal law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about criminal law? The
investigation phase of the criminal justice
process? Proceedings before trial? The trial?
Sentencing and Corrections?

PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Supreme Court Case Project presentation – 11/3:
Nick Mullin, 11/4: Ashley Ivanow, 11/7: Mindy
Schmidt, 11/10: Jon Adams, 11/12: Jarod
Beardsley, 11/13: Kim Carpenter
 Newshour – ‘Exonerated but not free: What do
we owe the wrongfully convicted’ –
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/videos/#119960
 Review chapters 8
 Assign: chapter 8 – Introduction to Criminal Law
and chapters 12 – 15 (4 groups of 2 & 1 group of
3) – The Criminal Justice Process: 10/15
 ‘The Plea’ video – chapters 12-15
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4nQ_mFJ
V4I – ’10-Rules for Dealing with the Police’ –
ACLU – 11/17
 Guest speakers – ACLU – 11/18
Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review: chapter 8 – ‘Introduction to Criminal
Law’ and chapters 12 – 15

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ (chapter 8)
& ‘The Criminal Justice Process: ….’ (chapters 1215)
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – (report, visual & presentation) – 10/24
 Chapter 8 exam – 11/12
 Chapters 12 – 15 take home exam – due 11/17
 Book report – 11/14
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Friday, November 7, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …
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describe the relationship between crimes and state of mind.
identify examples of strict liability.
define the terms associated with criminal law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about criminal law? Our
court system? The SCOTUS? The investigation
phase of the criminal justice process?
Proceedings before trial? The trial? Sentencing
and Corrections?

PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Supreme Court Case Project presentation – 11/3:
Nick Mullin, 11/4: Ashley Ivanow, 11/7: Mindy
Schmidt, 11/10: Jon Adams, 11/12: Jarod
Beardsley, 11/13: Kim Carpenter
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Review chapters 5 & 8
Review & view ‘Gideon’s Trumpet’ movie
Chapter 5 – ‘The Court System’ test
Assign: chapter 5 – The Court System & chapter
8 – Introduction to Criminal Law and chapters 12
– 15 (4 groups of 2 & 1 group of 3) – The Criminal
Justice Process: 10/15
 ‘The Plea’ video – chapters 12-15
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4nQ_mFJ
V4I – ’10-Rules for Dealing with the Police’ ACLU
Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review: chapter 5 – ‘The Court System’ &
chapter 8 – ‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ and
chapters 12 – 15

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ‘The Court System’ (chapter 5) &
‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ (chapter 8) & ‘The
Criminal Justice Process: ….’ (chapters 12-15)
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – (report, visual & presentation) – 10/24
 Chapter 5 exam – 11/7
 Chapter 8 exam –
 Chapters 12 – 15 take home exam –
 Book report – 11/14
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Thursday, November 6, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …
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
describe the relationship between crimes and state of mind.
identify examples of strict liability.
define the terms associated with criminal law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about criminal law? Our
court system? The SCOTUS? The investigation
phase of the criminal justice process?
Proceedings before trial? The trial? Sentencing
and Corrections?

PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Supreme Court Case Project presentation – 11/3:
Nick Mullin, 11/4: Ashley Ivanow, 11/6: Cody
Erhardt, 11/7: Mindy Schmidt, 11/10: Jon Adams,
11/12: Jarod Beardsley, 11/13: Kim Carpenter
 Review chapters 5 & 8
 Review & view ‘Gideon’s Trumpet’ movie
 Assign: chapter 5 – The Court System & chapter
8 – Introduction to Criminal Law and chapters 12
– 15 (4 groups of 2 & 1 group of 3) – The Criminal
Justice Process: 10/15
 ‘The Plea’ video – chapters 12-15
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4nQ_mFJ
V4I – ’10-Rules for Dealing with the Police’ ACLU
Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review: chapter 5 – ‘The Court System’ &
chapter 8 – ‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ and
chapters 12 – 15

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ‘The Court System’ (chapter 5) &
‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ (chapter 8) & ‘The
Criminal Justice Process: ….’ (chapters 12-15)
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – (report, visual & presentation) – 10/24
 Chapter 5 exam – 11/7
 Chapter 8 exam –
 Chapters 12 – 15 take home exam –
 Book report – 11/14
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Wednesday, November 5, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …
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describe the relationship between crimes and state of mind.
identify examples of strict liability.
define the terms associated with criminal law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about criminal law? Our
court system? The SCOTUS? The investigation
phase of the criminal justice process?
Proceedings before trial? The trial? Sentencing
and Corrections?

PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Guest speaker – Konstantin Mechler
 Supreme Court Case Project presentation – 11/3:
Nick Mullin, 11/4: Ashley Ivanow, 11/6: Cody
Erhardt, 11/7: Mindy Schmidt, 11/10: Jon Adams,
11/12: Jarod Beardsley, 11/13: Kim Carpenter
 Review chapters 5 & 8
 Review & view ‘Gideon’s Trumpet’ movie
 Assign: chapter 5 – The Court System & chapter
8 – Introduction to Criminal Law and chapters 12
– 15 (4 groups of 2 & 1 group of 3) – The Criminal
Justice Process: 10/15
 ‘The Plea’ video – chapters 12-15
Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review: chapter 5 – ‘The Court System’ &
chapter 8 – ‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ and
chapters 12 – 15

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ‘The Court System’ (chapter 5) &
‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ (chapter 8) & ‘The
Criminal Justice Process: ….’ (chapters 12-15)
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – (report, visual & presentation) – 10/24
 Chapter 5 exam – 11/7
 Chapter 8 exam –
 Chapters 12 – 15 take home exam –
 Book report – 11/14
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Tuesday, November 4, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …
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

describe the relationship between crimes and state of mind.
identify examples of strict liability.
define the terms associated with criminal law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about criminal law? Our
court system? The SCOTUS? The investigation
phase of the criminal justice process?
Proceedings before trial? The trial? Sentencing
and Corrections?

PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Supreme Court Case Project presentation – 11/3:
Nick Mullin, 11/4: Ashley Ivanow, 11/6: Cody
Erhardt, 11/7: Mindy Schmidt, 11/10: Jon Adams,
11/12: Jarod Beardsley, 11/13: Kim Carpenter
 Review chapters 5 & 8
 Review & view ‘Gideon’s Trumpet’ movie
 Assign: chapter 5 – The Court System & chapter
8 – Introduction to Criminal Law and chapters 12
– 15 (4 groups of 2 & 1 group of 3) – The Criminal
Justice Process: 10/15
 ‘The Plea’ video – chapters 12-15
Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review: chapter 5 – ‘The Court System’ &
chapter 8 – ‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ and
chapters 12 – 15

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ‘The Court System’ (chapter 5) &
‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ (chapter 8) & ‘The
Criminal Justice Process: ….’ (chapters 12-15)
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – (report, visual & presentation) – 10/24
 Chapter 5 exam – 11/7
 Chapter 8 exam –
 Chapters 12 – 15 take home exam –
 Book report – 11/14
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Friday, October 31, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …
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
describe the relationship between crimes and state of mind.
identify examples of strict liability.
define the terms associated with criminal law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about criminal law? Our
court system? The SCOTUS? The investigation
phase of the criminal justice process?
Proceedings before trial? The trial? Sentencing
and Corrections?

PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Supreme Court Case Project presentation –
10/31: Zenaida Kerley, 11/3: Nick Mullin, 11/4:
Ashley Ivanow, 11/5: Cody Erhardt, 11/6: Mindy
Schmidt, 11/7: Jon Adams
 Review chapters 5 & 8
 Assign: chapter 5 – The Court System & chapter
8 – Introduction to Criminal Law and chapters 12
– 15 (4 groups of 2 & 1 group of 3) – The Criminal
Justice Process: 10/15
 ‘Gideon’s Trumpet’ movie- chapters 12-15
 ‘Jury Selection: Edmonson v. Leesville Concrete
Company’ video – chapter 5
 ‘The Plea’ video – chapters 12-15
Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review: chapter 5 – ‘The Court System’ &
chapter 8 – ‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ and
chapters 12 – 15

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ‘The Court System’ (chapter 5) &
‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ (chapter 8) & ‘The
Criminal Justice Process: ….’ (chapters 12-15)
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – (report, visual & presentation) – 10/24
 Chapter 5 exam – 11/5
 Chapter 8 exam –
 Chapters 12 – 15 take home exam –
 Book report – 11/14
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Thursday, October 30, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …
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describe the relationship between crimes and state of mind.


identify examples of strict liability.
define the terms associated with criminal law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about criminal law? Our
court system? The SCOTUS? The investigation
phase of the criminal justice process?
Proceedings before trial? The trial? Sentencing
and Corrections?

PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Supreme Court Case Project presentation –
10/31: Zenaida Kerley, 11/3: Nick Mullin, 11/4:
Ashley Ivanow, 11/5: Cody Erhardt, 11/6: Mindy
Schmidt, 11/7: Jon Adams
 Review chapters 5 & 8
 Assign: chapter 5 – The Court System & chapter
8 – Introduction to Criminal Law and chapters 12
– 15 (4 groups of 2 & 1 group of 3) – The Criminal
Justice Process: 10/15
 SCOTUS video – parts 1 – 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6Noye3MK
kg (part 3)
 ‘Gideon’s Trumpet’ movie- chapters 12-15
 ‘Jury Selection: Edmonson v. Leesville Concrete
Company’ video – chapter 5
 ‘The Plea’ video – chapters 12-15
Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review: chapter 5 – ‘The Court System’ &
chapter 8 – ‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ and
chapters 12 – 15

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ‘The Court System’ (chapter 5) &
‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ (chapter 8) & ‘The
Criminal Justice Process: ….’ (chapters 12-15)
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – (report, visual & presentation) – 10/24
 Chapter 5 exam – 10/31?
 Chapter 8 exam –
 Chapters 12 – 15 take home exam –
 Book report – 11/14
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Wednesday, October 29, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …

describe the relationship between crimes and state of mind.


identify examples of strict liability.
define the terms associated with criminal law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about criminal law? Our
court system? The SCOTUS? The investigation
phase of the criminal justice process?
Proceedings before trial? The trial? Sentencing
and Corrections?

PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Supreme Court Case Project presentation –
10/29: Ryan Leipzig, 10/30: Kim Carpenter,
10/31: Zenaida Kerley, 11/3: Nick Mullin, 11/4:
Ashley Ivanow
 Review chapters 5 & 8
 Assign: chapter 5 – The Court System & chapter
8 – Introduction to Criminal Law and chapters 12
– 15 (4 groups of 2 & 1 group of 3) – The Criminal
Justice Process: 10/15
 SCOTUS video – parts 1 – 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6Noye3MK
kg
 ‘Gideon’s Trumpet’ movie- chapters 12-15
 ‘Jury Selection: Edmonson v. Leesville Concrete
Company’ video – chapter 5
 ‘The Plea’ video – chapters 12-15
Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review: chapter 5 – ‘The Court System’ &
chapter 8 – ‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ and
chapters 12 – 15

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ‘The Court System’ (chapter 5) &
‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ (chapter 8) & ‘The
Criminal Justice Process: ….’ (chapters 12-15)
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – (report, visual & presentation) – 10/24
 Chapter 5 exam –
 Chapter 8 exam –
 Chapters 12 – 15 take home exam –
 Book report – 11/14

Tuesday, October 28, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …

describe the relationship between crimes and state of mind.


identify examples of strict liability.
define the terms associated with criminal law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about criminal law? Our
court system? The SCOTUS? The investigation
phase of the criminal justice process?
Proceedings before trial? The trial?

PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Supreme Court Case Project presentation –
10/28: Savannah Nichols, 10/29: Ryan Leipzig,
10/30: Kim Carpenter, 10/31: Zenaida Kerley,
11/3: Nick Mullin
 Present Chapter 15 – Monday, 10/28
 Review chapters 5 & 8
 Assign: chapter 5 – The Court System & chapter
8 – Introduction to Criminal Law and chapters 12
– 15 (4 groups of 2 & 1 group of 3) – The Criminal
Justice Process: 10/15
 SCOTUS video – parts 1 – 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6Noye3MK
kg
 ‘Gideon’s Trumpet’ movie
 ‘Jury Selection: Edmonson v. Leesville Concrete
Company’ video
 ‘The Plea’ video
Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review: chapter 5 – ‘The Court System’ &
chapter 8 – ‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ and
chapters 12 – 15

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ‘The Court System’ (chapter 5) &
‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ (chapter 8) & ‘The
Criminal Justice Process: ….’ (chapters 12-15)
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – (report, visual & presentation) – 10/24
 Chapter 5 exam –
 Chapter 8 exam –
 Chapters 12 – 15 take home exam –
 Book report – 11/14

Monday, October 27, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …

describe the relationship between crimes and state of mind.


identify examples of strict liability.
define the terms associated with criminal law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about criminal law? Our
court system? The SCOTUS? The investigation
phase of the criminal justice process?
Proceedings before trial? The trial?

PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:







www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
Michael Brown video http://www.pbs.org/newshour/videos/#11843
2 & article – “What does Michael Brown’s
official autopsy report actually reveal?”
Supreme Court Case Project presentation –
10/27: Savannah Nichols, 10/29: Ryan Leipzig,
10/30: Kim Carpenter, 10/31: Zenaida Kerley,
11/3: Nick Mullin
Present Chapter 15 – Monday, 10/27
Review chapters 5 & 8
Assign: chapter 5 – The Court System & chapter
8 – Introduction to Criminal Law and chapters 12
– 15 (4 groups of 2 & 1 group of 3) – The Criminal
Justice Process: 10/15
SCOTUS video – parts 1 – 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6Noye3MK
kg
 ‘Gideon’s Trumpet’ movie
 ‘Jury Selection: Edmonson v. Leesville Concrete
Company’ video
 ‘The Plea’ video
Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review: chapter 5 – ‘The Court System’ &
chapter 8 – ‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ and
chapters 12 – 15

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ‘The Court System’ (chapter 5) &
‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ (chapter 8) & ‘The
Criminal Justice Process: ….’ (chapters 12-15)
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – (report, visual & presentation) – 10/24
 Chapter 5 exam –
 Chapter 8 exam –
 Chapters 12 – 15 take home exam –
 Book report – 11/14

Friday, October 24, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …



describe the relationship between crimes and state of mind.
identify examples of strict liability.
define the terms associated with criminal law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about criminal law? Our
court system? The SCOTUS? The investigation
phase of the criminal justice process?
Proceedings before trial? The trial?

PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Supreme Court Case Project presentation –
10/24: Chase Pixley, 10/27: Savannah Nichols,
10/29: Ryan Leipzig, 10/30: Kim Carpenter,
10/31: Zenaida Kerley
 Present Chapter 15 – Monday, 10/27
 Review chapters 5 & 8
 Assign: chapter 5 – The Court System & chapter
8 – Introduction to Criminal Law and chapters 12
– 15 (4 groups of 2 & 1 group of 3) – The Criminal
Justice Process: 10/15
 SCOTUS video – parts 1 – 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6Noye3MK
kg
 ‘Gideon’s Trumpet’ movie
 ‘Jury Selection: Edmonson v. Leesville Concrete
Company’ video
 ‘The Plea’ video
Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review: chapter 5 – ‘The Court System’ &
chapter 8 – ‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ and
chapters 12 – 15

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ‘The Court System’ (chapter 5) &
‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ (chapter 8) & ‘The
Criminal Justice Process: ….’ (chapters 12-15)
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – (report, visual & presentation) – 10/24
 Chapter 5 exam –
 Chapter 8 exam –
 Chapters 12 – 15 take home exam –
 Book report – 11/14

Thursday, October 23, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …



describe the relationship between crimes and state of mind.
identify examples of strict liability.
define the terms associated with criminal law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about criminal law? Our
court system? The SCOTUS? The investigation
phase of the criminal justice process?
Proceedings before trial?

PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Supreme Court Case Project presentation –
10/24: Chase Pixley, 10/27: Savannah Nichols,
10/29: Ryan Leipzig, 10/30: Kim Carpenter,
10/31: Zenaida Kerley
 Collect SCOTUS quiz results
 Assign chapter 13 quiz
 Present Chapter 14 – Thursday, 10/23
 Review chapters 5 & 8
 Assign: chapter 5 – The Court System & chapter
8 – Introduction to Criminal Law and chapters 12
– 15 (4 groups of 2 & 1 group of 3) – The Criminal
Justice Process: 10/15
 ‘Which Supreme Court Justice are you?’ survey
http://www.helloquizzy.com/tests/whichsupreme-court-justice-are-you-test - Wednesday,
10/22
 SCOTUS video – parts 1 – 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6Noye3MK
kg
 ‘Gideon’s Trumpet’ movie
 ‘Jury Selection: Edmonson v. Leesville Concrete
Company’ video
 ‘The Plea’ video
Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review: chapter 5 – ‘The Court System’ &
chapter 8 – ‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ and
chapters 12 – 15

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ‘The Court System’ (chapter 5) &
‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ (chapter 8) & ‘The
Criminal Justice Process: ….’ (chapters 12-15)
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case





Project – (report, visual & presentation) – 10/24
Chapter 5 exam –
Chapter 8 exam –
Chapters 12 – 15 take home exam –
Book report – 11/14
Wednesday, October 22, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …



describe the relationship between crimes and state of mind.
identify examples of strict liability.
define the terms associated with criminal law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about criminal law? Our
court system? The SCOTUS? The investigation
phase of the criminal justice process?
Proceedings before trial?

PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Supreme Court Case Project presentation –
10/24: Chase Pixley, 10/27: Savannah Nichols,
10/29: Ryan Leipzig, 10/30: Kim Carpenter,
10/31: Zenaida Kerley
 Review chapters 5 & 8
 Assign: chapter 5 – The Court System & chapter
8 – Introduction to Criminal Law and chapters 12
– 15 (4 groups of 2 & 1 group of 3) – The Criminal
Justice Process: 10/15
 Present Chapter 14 – Thursday, 10/23
 ‘Which Supreme Court Justice are you?’ survey
http://www.helloquizzy.com/tests/whichsupreme-court-justice-are-you-test - Wednesday,
10/22
 SCOTUS video – parts 1 – 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6Noye3MK
kg
 ‘Gideon’s Trumpet’ movie
 ‘Jury Selection: Edmonson v. Leesville Concrete
Company’ video
 ‘The Plea’ video
Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review: chapter 5 – ‘The Court System’ &
chapter 8 – ‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ and
chapters 12 – 15

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ‘The Court System’ (chapter 5) &
‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ (chapter 8) & ‘The
Criminal Justice Process: ….’ (chapters 12-15)
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – (report, visual & presentation) – 10/24
 Chapter 5 exam –
 Chapter 8 exam –
 Chapters 12 – 15 take home exam –
 Book report – 11/14

Tuesday, October 21, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …



describe the relationship between crimes and state of mind.
identify examples of strict liability.
define the terms associated with criminal law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about criminal law? Our
court system? The SCOTUS? The investigation
phase of the criminal justice process?

PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Supreme Court Case Project presentation –
10/24: Chase Pixley, 10/27: Savannah Nichols,
10/29: Ryan Leipzig, 10/30: Kim Carpenter,
10/31: Zenaida Kerley
 Review chapters 5 & 8
 Assign: chapter 5 – The Court System & chapter
8 – Introduction to Criminal Law and chapters 12
– 15 (4 groups of 2 & 1 group of 3) – The Criminal
Justice Process: 10/15
 Present Chapter 13 – Tuesday, 10/21
 ‘Which Supreme Court Justice are you?’ survey
http://www.helloquizzy.com/tests/whichsupreme-court-justice-are-you-test - Wednesday
 SCOTUS video – parts 1 – 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6Noye3MK
kg
 ‘Gideon’s Trumpet’ movie
 ‘Jury Selection: Edmonson v. Leesville Concrete
Company’ video
Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review: chapter 5 – ‘The Court System’ &
chapter 8 – ‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ and
chapters 12 – 15

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ‘The Court System’ (chapter 5) &
‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ (chapter 8) & ‘The
Criminal Justice Process: ….’ (chapters 12-15)
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – (report, visual & presentation) – 10/27
 Chapter 5 exam –
 Chapter 8 exam –
 Chapters 12 – 15 take home exam –
 Book report – 11/14

Monday, October 20, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …



describe the relationship between crimes and state of mind.
identify examples of strict liability.
define the terms associated with criminal law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about criminal law? Our
court system? The SCOTUS? The investigation
phase of the criminal justice process?

PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Set oral presentations dates for SCOTUS case
starting 10/27
 Review chapters 5 & 8
 Assign: chapter 5 – The Court System & chapter
8 – Introduction to Criminal Law and chapters 12
– 15 (4 groups of 2 & 1 group of 3) – The Criminal
Justice Process: 10/15
 Chapter 12 worksheet
 Present Chapter 13 – Monday, 10/20
 ‘Which Supreme Court Justice are you?’ survey
http://www.helloquizzy.com/tests/whichsupreme-court-justice-are-you-test
 SCOTUS videos
Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review: chapter 5 – ‘The Court System’ &
chapter 8 – ‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ and
chapters 12 – 15

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ‘The Court System’ (chapter 5) &
‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ (chapter 8) & ‘The
Criminal Justice Process: ….’ (chapters 12-15)
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – (report, visual & presentation) – 10/27
 Book report – 11/14

Friday, October 17, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …



describe the relationship between crimes and state of mind.
identify examples of strict liability.
define the terms associated with criminal law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about criminal law? Our
court system? The SCOTUS?

PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Review chapters 5 & 8
 Assign: chapter 5 – The Court System & chapter
8 – Introduction to Criminal Law and chapters 12
– 15 (4 groups of 2 & 1 group of 3) – The Criminal
Justice Process: 10/15
 Chapter 12 quiz
 Present Chapter 13 – Monday, 10/20
Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review: chapter 5 – ‘The Court System’ &
chapter 8 – ‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ and
chapters 12 – 15

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ‘The Court System’ (chapter 5) &
‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ (chapter 8) & ‘The
Criminal Justice Process: ….’ (chapters 12-15)
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – (report, visual & presentation) – 10/23
 Book report – 11/14

Thursday, October 16, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …



describe the relationship between crimes and state of mind.
identify examples of strict liability.
define the terms associated with criminal law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about criminal law? Our
court system? The SCOTUS?

PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief -
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Review chapters 5 & 8
 Assign: chapter 5 – The Court System & chapter
8 – Introduction to Criminal Law and chapters 12
– 15 (4 groups of 2 & 1 group of 3) – The Criminal
Justice Process: 10/15
 Present Chapter 12 – Thursday, 10/16
Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review: chapter 5 – ‘The Court System’ &
chapter 8 – ‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ and
chapters 12 – 15

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ‘The Court System’ (chapter 5) &
‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ (chapter 8) & ‘The
Criminal Justice Process: ….’ (chapters 12-15)
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – (report, visual & presentation) – 10/23
 Book report – 11/14

Wednesday, October 15, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …



describe the relationship between crimes and state of mind.
identify examples of strict liability.
define the terms associated with criminal law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about criminal law? Our
court system? The SCOTUS?

PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Should inmates be allowed facial hair for their
faith
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/inmatesallowed-facial-hair-faith/
 Review & collect – articles on SCOTUS – ‘Is
blockbuster ruling on horizon?’, ‘A Supreme
Failure’; ‘Ruth Bader Ginsburg Is an American
Hero’ & ‘Term Off to a Rollicking Start – w/
literature circle role for videos and readings –
Wednesday, 10/15
 Assign: chapter 5 – The Court System & chapter
8 – Introduction to Criminal Law and chapters 12
– 15 (4 groups of 2 & 1 group of 3) – The Criminal
Justice Process: 10/15
 Review chapters 5 & 8
 Present Chapter 12 – Tuesday, 10/15
Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review: chapter 5 – ‘The Court System’ &
chapter 8 – ‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ and
chapters 12 – 15

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ‘The Court System’ (chapter 5) &
‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ (chapter 8) & ‘The
Criminal Justice Process: ….’ (chapters 12-15)
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – (report, visual & presentation) – 10/23
 Book report – 11/14

Monday, October 13, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …

describe the relationship between crimes and state of mind.


identify examples of strict liability.
define the terms associated with criminal law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about criminal law? Our
court system?

PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 What’s next in the legal battle over same sex
marriage - part 2
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/whats-nextlegal-battle-sex-marriage/
 Should inmates be allowed facial hair for their
faith
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/inmatesallowed-facial-hair-faith/
 Articles on SCOTUS – ‘Is blockbuster ruling on
horizon?’, ‘A Supreme Failure’ & ‘Ruth Bader
Ginsburg Is an American Hero’ – w/ literature
circle role for videos and readings – Monday,
10/13
 Assign: chapter 5 – The Court System & chapter
8 – Introduction to Criminal Law and chapters 12
– 15 (4 groups of 2 & 1 group of 3) – The Criminal
Justice Process: ???
 Review chapters 5 & 8
 Present Chapter 12 – Tuesday, 10/14
Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review: chapter 5 – The Court System & chapter
8 – Introduction to Criminal Law and chapters 12
– 15

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ (chapter 8)
& ‘The Criminal Justice Process: ….’ (chapters 1215)
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – (report, visual & presentation) – 10/23
 Book report – 11/14

Thursday, October 9, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …



describe the relationship between crimes and state of mind.
identify examples of strict liability.
define the terms associated with criminal law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about criminal law? Our
court system?

PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Work time for SCOTUS project; library time
 What’s next in the legal battle over same sex
marriage - part 2
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/whats-nextlegal-battle-sex-marriage/
 Should inmates be allowed facial hair for their
faith
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/inmatesallowed-facial-hair-faith/
 Articles on SCOTUS – ‘Is blockbuster ruling on
horizon?’, ‘A Supreme Failure’ & ‘Ruth Bader
Ginsburg Is an American Hero’ – w/ literature
circle role for videos and readings – Monday,
10/13
 Assign: chapter 5 – The Court System & chapter
8 – Introduction to Criminal Law and chapters 12
– 15 (4 groups of 2 & 1 group of 3) – The Criminal
Justice Process: ???
 Review chapters 5 & 8
 Present Chapter 12 – Monday, 10/13
Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review: chapter 5 – The Court System & chapter
8 – Introduction to Criminal Law and chapters 12
– 15

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ (chapter 8)
& ‘The Criminal Justice Process: ….’ (chapters 1215)
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – 9/25; drop due deadline – 10/9
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – (report, visual & presentation) – 10/23
 Book report – 11/14

Wednesday, October 8, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …



describe the relationship between crimes and state of mind.
identify examples of strict liability.
define the terms associated with criminal law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about criminal law? Our
court system?

PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Previewing the work load for the US Supreme
Court – Wednesday
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/episode/pbsnewshour-full-episode-oct-2-2014/
 When should US Supreme Court justices retire?
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/justiceginsburg-retire-debating-term-limits-supremecourt/
 What’s next in the legal battle over same sex
marriage - part 2
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/whats-nextlegal-battle-sex-marriage/
 Should inmates be allowed facial hair for their
faith
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/inmatesallowed-facial-hair-faith/
 Articles on SCOTUS – ‘Is blockbuster ruling on
horizon?’, ‘A Supreme Failure’ & ‘Ruth Bader
Ginsburg Is an American Hero’ – w/ literature
circle role for videos and readings – Wednesday
 Assign: chapter 5 – The Court System & chapter
8 – Introduction to Criminal Law and chapters 12
– 15 (4 groups of 2 & 1 group of 3) – The Criminal
Justice Process: ???
 Review chapters 5 & 8
 Present Chapter 12 – Monday, 10/13
Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review: chapter 5 – The Court System & chapter
8 – Introduction to Criminal Law and chapters 12
– 15

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ (chapter 8)
& ‘The Criminal Justice Process: ….’ (chapters 1215)
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – 9/25; drop due deadline – 10/9
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – (report, visual & presentation) – 10/23

Tuesday, October 7, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …



describe the relationship between crimes and state of mind.
identify examples of strict liability.
define the terms associated with criminal law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about criminal law?

PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Review guest speakers from Columbia County
Juvenile Department – Ms. Markovich, et. al
 Previewing the work load for the US Supreme
Court – Wednesday
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/episode/pbsnewshour-full-episode-oct-2-2014/
 When should US Supreme Court justices retire?
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/justiceginsburg-retire-debating-term-limits-supremecourt/
 Articles on SCOTUS - Wednesday
 Assign: chapter 5 – The Court System & chapter
8 – Introduction to Criminal Law and chapters 12
– 15 (4 groups of 2 & 1 group of 3) – The Criminal
Justice Process: ???
 Trial – Oregon v. Finch (Tuesday)
 Review chapters 5 & 8
 Present Chapter 12
Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review: chapter 5 – The Court System & chapter
8 – Introduction to Criminal Law and chapters 12
– 15

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ (chapter 8)
& ‘The Criminal Justice Process: ….’ (chapters 1215)
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – 9/25; drop due deadline – 10/9
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – (report, visual & presentation) – 10/23

Monday, October 6, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …



describe the relationship between crimes and state of mind.
identify examples of strict liability.
define the terms associated with criminal law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about criminal law?

PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Guest speakers from Columbia County Juvenile
Department – Ms. Markovich, et. al
 Previewing the work load for the US Supreme
Court
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/episode/pbsnewshour-full-episode-oct-2-2014/
 When should US Supreme Court justices retire?
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/justiceginsburg-retire-debating-term-limits-supremecourt/
 Assign: chapter 5 – The Court System & chapter
8 – Introduction to Criminal Law and chapters 12
– 15 (4 groups of 2 & 1 group of 3) – The Criminal
Justice Process: ???
 Trial – Oregon v. Finch
 Review chapters 5 & 8
 Present Chapter 12
Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review: chapter 5 – The Court System & chapter
8 – Introduction to Criminal Law and chapters 12
– 15

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ (chapter 8)
& ‘The Criminal Justice Process: ….’ (chapters 1215)
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – 9/25; drop due deadline – 10/9
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – (report, visual & presentation) – 10/23

Friday, October 3, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …



describe the relationship between crimes and state of mind.
identify examples of strict liability.
define the terms associated with criminal law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about criminal law?

PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:

www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com

http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Review handouts for Columbia County Juvenile
Department presentation on Monday
 Supreme Court Case Project – library time
 Assign: chapter 5 – The Court System & chapter
8 – Introduction to Criminal Law and chapters 12
– 15 (4 groups of 2 & 1 group of 3) – The Criminal
Justice Process: ???
 Trial – Oregon v. Finch
 Review chapters 5 & 8
 Present Chapter 12
Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review: chapter 5 – The Court System & chapter
8 – Introduction to Criminal Law and chapters 12
– 15

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ (chapter 8)
& ‘The Criminal Justice Process: ….’ (chapters 1215)
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – 9/25; drop due deadline – 10/9
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – (report, visual & presentation) – 10/23

Thursday, October 2, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …



describe the relationship between crimes and state of mind.
identify examples of strict liability.
define the terms associated with criminal law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about criminal law?

PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Assign: chapter 5 – The Court System & chapter
8 – Introduction to Criminal Law and chapters 12
– 15 (4 groups of 2 & 1 group of 3) – The Criminal
Justice Process: ???
Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review: chapter 5 – The Court System & chapter
8 – Introduction to Criminal Law and chapters 12
– 15

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ (chapter 8)
& ‘The Criminal Justice Process: ….’ (chapters 1215)
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – 9/25; drop due deadline – 10/9
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – (report, visual & presentation) – 10/23

Wednesday, October 1, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …



describe the relationship between crimes and state of mind.
identify examples of strict liability.
define the terms associated with criminal law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about criminal law?

PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Tennessee Detention Facility Explores How To
Control Rough Teens http://www.npr.org/2014/09/30/352661336/te
nn-detention-facility-explores-how-to-controlrough-teens
 Assign: chapter 5 – The Court System & chapter
8 – Introduction to Criminal Law and chapters 12
– 15 (4 groups of 2 & 1 group of 3) – The Criminal
Justice Process: ???
Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review: chapter 5 – The Court System & chapter
8 – Introduction to Criminal Law and chapters 12
– 15

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ (chapter 8)
& ‘The Criminal Justice Process: ….’ (chapters 1215)
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – 9/25; drop due deadline – 10/9
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – (report, visual & presentation) – 10/23

Tuesday, September 30, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …



describe the relationship between crimes and state of mind.
identify examples of strict liability.
define the terms associated with criminal law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about law in general?
Differences between civil and criminal law?
Constitution principles? Juvenile law? Ferguson:
justice and change? Juvenile justice in Oregon?

PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Test – chapter 1, chapter 16, & Ferguson articles
 http://www.npr.org/2014/09/30/352661336/te
nn-detention-facility-explores-how-to-controlrough-teens

Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review ’What is law?’ chapter 1 – pages 4 – 18 &
‘Juvenile Justice’ chapter 16 – pages 177 – 193
 Unit test over – What is Law? (Chapter 1),
Juvenile Justice (Chapter 16), Ferguson – Justice
and Change & Juvenile Justice in Oregon articles

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ‘Introduction to Criminal Law’ (chapter 8)
& ‘The Criminal Justice Process: ….’ (chapters 1215)
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – 9/25; drop due deadline – 10/9
 Unit test over – What is Law? (Chapter 1) &
Juvenile Justice (Chapter 16) & Ferguson – Justice
and Change- Tuesday, 9/30

Monday, September 29, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be
able to …



understand the similarities and differences between civil and criminal law.
describe our constitutional framework.
define the terms associated with juvenile law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about law in general?
Differences between civil and criminal law?
Constitution principles? Juvenile law? Ferguson:
justice and change? Juvenile justice in Oregon?

PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief -
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Review – chapter 1, chapter 16, Ferguson
articles, juvenile justice in Oregon articles for
Tuesday’s test

Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review ’What is law?’ chapter 1 – pages 4 – 18 &
‘Juvenile Justice’ chapter 16 – pages 177 – 193
 Unit test over – What is Law? (Chapter 1),
Juvenile Justice (Chapter 16), Ferguson – Justice
and Change & Juvenile Justice in Oregon articles
– Tuesday, 9/30

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ’What is law?’ chapter 1 – pages 4 – 18 &
‘Juvenile Justice’ chapter 16 – pages 177 – 193
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – 9/25; drop due deadline – 10/9
 Unit test over – What is Law? (Chapter 1) &
Juvenile Justice (Chapter 16) & Ferguson – Justice
and Change- Tuesday, 9/30

Friday, September 26, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be
able to …



understand the similarities and differences between civil and criminal law.
describe our constitutional framework.
define the terms associated with juvenile law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about law in general?
Differences between civil and criminal law?
Constitution principles? Juvenile law? Ferguson:
justice and change?

PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Review court case projects
 Review – chapter 1, chapter 16, Ferguson
articles, juvenile justice in Oregon articles for
Monday’s test

Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review ’What is law?’ chapter 1 – pages 4 – 18 &
‘Juvenile Justice’ chapter 16 – pages 177 – 193
 Unit test over – What is Law? (Chapter 1),
Juvenile Justice (Chapter 16), Ferguson – Justice
and Change & Juvenile Justice in Oregon articles
– Monday, 9/29

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ’What is law?’ chapter 1 – pages 4 – 18 &
‘Juvenile Justice’ chapter 16 – pages 177 – 193
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – 9/25; drop due deadline – 10/9
 Unit test over – What is Law? (Chapter 1) &
Juvenile Justice (Chapter 16) & Ferguson – Justice
and Change- Monday, 9/29

Thursday, September 25, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be
able to …



understand the similarities and differences between civil and criminal law.
describe our constitutional framework.
define the terms associated with juvenile law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about law in general?
Differences between civil and criminal law?
Constitution principles? Juvenile law? Ferguson:
justice and change?

PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Review court case projects
 Review – Juvenile law
 Present literature circle groups for articles on
juvenile justice – due 9/25

Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review ’What is law?’ chapter 1 – pages 4 – 18 &
‘Juvenile Justice’ chapter 16 – pages 177 – 193
 Unit test over – What is Law? (Chapter 1) &
Juvenile Justice (Chapter 16) & Ferguson – Justice
and Change- Monday, 9/29

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ’What is law?’ chapter 1 – pages 4 – 18 &
‘Juvenile Justice’ chapter 16 – pages 177 – 193
 Literature circle groups for articles on juvenile
justice – due 9/25
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – 9/25
 Unit test over – What is Law? (Chapter 1) &
Juvenile Justice (Chapter 16) & Ferguson – Justice
and Change- Monday, 9/29

Wednesday, September 24, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …



understand the similarities and differences between civil and criminal law.
describe our constitutional framework.
define the terms associated with juvenile law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about law in general?
Differences between civil and criminal law?
Constitution principles? Juvenile law?
Ferguson: justice and change?
 PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Review – ‘Ferguson: Justice and Change?’ ;
“Current events in Ferguson: The Michael Brown
Shooting” – pbs newshour – Thursday’s show –
‘Building trust between police and community’
 Review – Juvenile law
 Set up literature circle groups for articles on
juvenile justice – due 9/25

Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review ’What is law?’ chapter 1 – pages 4 – 18 &
‘Juvenile Justice’ chapter 16 – pages 177 - 193

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ’What is law?’ chapter 1 – pages 4 – 18 &
‘Juvenile Justice’ chapter 16 – pages 177 – 193
 Literature circle groups for articles on juvenile
justice – due 9/25
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – 9/25
Tuesday, September 23, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …

understand the similarities and differences between civil and criminal law.


describe our constitutional framework.
define the terms associated with juvenile law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about law in general?
Differences between civil and criminal law?
Constitution principles? Juvenile law?
Ferguson: justice and change?
 PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Library time for court case project due this
Thursday
 Review – ‘Ferguson: Justice and Change?’ ;
“Current events in Ferguson: The Michael Brown
Shooting” – pbs newshour – Thursday’s show –
‘Building trust between police and community’
 Review – Juvenile law
 Set up literature circle groups for articles on
juvenile justice – due 9/25

Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review ’What is law?’ chapter 1 – pages 4 – 18 &
‘Juvenile Justice’ chapter 16 – pages 177 - 193

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ’What is law?’ chapter 1 – pages 4 – 18 &
‘Juvenile Justice’ chapter 16 – pages 177 – 193
 Literature circle groups for articles on juvenile
justice – due 9/25
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – 9/25
Monday, September 22, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …



understand the similarities and differences between civil and criminal law.
describe our constitutional framework.
define the terms associated with juvenile law.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about law in general?
Differences between civil and criminal law?
Constitution principles? Juvenile law?
Ferguson: justice and change?
 PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Library time for court case project due this
Thursday
 Review – ‘Ferguson: Justice and Change?’ ;
“Current events in Ferguson: The Michael Brown
Shooting” – pbs newshour – Thursday’s show –
‘Building trust between police and community’
 Review – principles of our Constitution
 Review – Juvenile law
 Set up literature circle groups for articles on
juvenile justice – due 9/24

Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Present - “Ferguson: Justice and Change?
 Review ’What is law?’ chapter 1 – pages 4 – 18 &
‘Juvenile Justice’ chapter 16 – pages 177 - 193

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ’What is law?’ chapter 1 – pages 4 – 18 &
‘Juvenile Justice’ chapter 16 – pages 177 – 193
 ‘Ferguson: Justice and Change?’ – due Monday 9/22
 Literature circle groups for articles on juvenile
justice – due 24
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – 9/25

Friday, September 19, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …


understand the similarities and differences between civil and criminal law.
describe our constitutional framework.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about law in general?
Differences between civil and criminal law?
Constitution principles? Juvenile law?
Ferguson: justice and change?
 PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Library time for court case – review citations
format
 ‘Ferguson: Justice and Change?’ ; “Current events
in Ferguson: The Michael Brown Shooting” – due
Monday- 9/22; work time
 Review – principles of our Constitution
 Review – Juvenile law
 Set up literature circle groups for articles on
juvenile justice – due ???

Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Work time on “Ferguson: Justice and Change?
 Review ’What is law?’ chapter 1 – pages 4 – 18 &
‘Juvenile Justice’ chapter 16 – pages 177 - 193

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ’What is law?’ chapter 1 – pages 4 – 18 &
‘Juvenile Justice’ chapter 16 – pages 177 – 193
 ‘Ferguson: Justice and Change?’ – due Monday 9/22
 Literature circle groups for articles on juvenile
justice – due ???
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – 9/25

Thursday, September 18, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …


understand the similarities and differences between civil and criminal law.
describe our constitutional framework.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about law in general?
Differences between civil and criminal law?
Constitution principles? Juvenile law?
Ferguson: justice and change?
 PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 ‘Ferguson: Justice and Change?’ ; “Current events
in Ferguson: The Michael Brown Shooting” – due
Monday- 9/22; work time
 Review – principles of our Constitution
 Review – Juvenile law
 Set up literature circle groups for articles on
juvenile justice – due ???

Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Work time on “Ferguson: Justice and Change?
 Review ’What is law?’ chapter 1 – pages 4 – 18 &
‘Juvenile Justice’ chapter 16 – pages 177 - 193

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ’What is law?’ chapter 1 – pages 4 – 18 &
‘Juvenile Justice’ chapter 16 – pages 177 – 193
 ‘Ferguson: Justice and Change?’ – due Monday 9/22
 Literature circle groups for articles on juvenile
justice – due ???
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – 9/25

Wednesday, September 17, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …


understand the similarities and differences between civil and criminal law.
describe our constitutional framework.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about law in general?
Differences between civil and criminal law?
Constitution principles? Juvenile law?
Ferguson: justice and change?
 PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 ‘Ferguson: Justice and Change?’ ; “Current events
in Ferguson: The Michael Brown Shooting”
review NY Times article
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/08/
13/us/ferguson-missouri-town-under-siegeafter-police-shooting.html?_r=0 – due Thursday9/18; library time
 Review – principles of our Constitution
 Review – Juvenile law
 Set up literature circle groups for articles on
juvenile justice – due ???

Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Work time on “Ferguson: Justice and Change?
 Review ’What is law?’ chapter 1 – pages 4 – 18 &
‘Juvenile Justice’ chapter 16 – pages 177 - 193

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ’What is law?’ chapter 1 – pages 4 – 18 &
‘Juvenile Justice’ chapter 16 – pages 177 – 193
 ‘Ferguson: Justice and Change?’ – due Thursday9/18
 Literature circle groups for articles on juvenile
justice – due ???
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – 9/25

Tuesday, September 16, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …


understand the similarities and differences between civil and criminal law.
describe our constitutional framework.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about law in general?
Differences between civil and criminal law?
Constitution principles? Juvenile law?
Ferguson: justice and change?
 PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 ‘Ferguson: Justice and Change?’ ; “Current events
in Ferguson: The Michael Brown Shooting”
http://opb.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/ae96
2daa-ccc5-4ded-98a6-f9a67437d9ae/currentevents-in-ferguson-mo-the-michael-brownshooting/ ; handout readings; review NY Times
article
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/08/
13/us/ferguson-missouri-town-under-siegeafter-police-shooting.html?_r=0 – due Thursday9/18
 Review – principles of our Constitution
 Review – Juvenile law
 Set up literature circle groups for articles on
juvenile justice – due ???

Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Work time on “Ferguson: Justice and Change?
 Review ’What is law?’ chapter 1 – pages 4 – 18 &
‘Juvenile Justice’ chapter 16 – pages 177 - 193

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ’What is law?’ chapter 1 – pages 4 – 18 &
‘Juvenile Justice’ chapter 16 – pages 177 – 193
 ‘Ferguson: Justice and Change?’ – due Thursday9/18
 Literature circle groups for articles on juvenile
justice – due ???
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – 9/25

Monday, September 15, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …


understand the similarities and differences between civil and criminal law.
describe our constitutional framework.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about law in general?
Differences between civil and criminal law?
Constitution principles? Juvenile law?
 PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Set up groups for ‘Ferguson: Justice and
Change?’ – due Thursday- 9/18
 Review – principles of our Constitution
 Review – Juvenile law
 Set up literature circle groups for articles on
juvenile justice – due ???

Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review ’What is law?’ chapter 1 – pages 4 – 18 &
‘Juvenile Justice’ chapter 16 – pages 177 - 193

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ’What is law?’ chapter 1 – pages 4 – 18 &
‘Juvenile Justice’ chapter 16 – pages 177 – 193
 ‘Ferguson: Justice and Change?’ – due Thursday9/18
 Literature circle groups for articles on juvenile
justice – due ???
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – 9/25
Friday, September 12, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …


understand the similarities and differences between civil and criminal law.
describe our constitutional framework.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about law in general?
Differences between civil and criminal law?
Constitution principles? Juvenile law?
 PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Set up literature circle groups for articles on
juvenile justice – due Tuesday, 9/16
 Set up groups for ‘Ferguson: Justice and
Change?’ – due Thursday- 9/18
 Books for book reports?
 Court cases for project?
 Review – principles of our Constitution
 Review – Juvenile law

Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review ’What is law?’ chapter 1 – pages 4 – 18 &
‘Juvenile Justice’ chapter 16 – pages 177 - 193
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Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ’What is law?’ chapter 1 – pages 4 – 18 &
‘Juvenile Justice’ chapter 16 – pages 177 – 193
 literature circle groups for articles on juvenile
justice – due Tuesday, 9/16
 ‘Ferguson: Justice and Change?’ – due Thursday9/18
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – 9/25
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Thursday, September 11, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …
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understand the similarities and differences between civil and criminal law.
describe our constitutional framework.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about law in general?
Differences between civil and criminal law?
Constitution principles?
 PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:
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
www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Books for book reports?
 Court cases for project?
 Review – principles of our Constitution
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Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review ’What is law?’ chapter 1 – pages 4 – 18 &
‘Juvenile Justice’ chapter 16 – pages 177 - 193

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ’What is law?’ chapter 1 – pages 4 – 18 &
‘Juvenile Justice’ chapter 16 – pages 177 - 193
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – 9/25

Wednesday, September 10, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …
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
understand the similarities and differences between civil and criminal law.
describe our constitutional framework.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about law in general?
Differences between civil and criminal law?
Constitution principles?
 PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Books for book reports?
 Court cases for project?
 Review – principles of our Constitution

Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Review ’What is law?’ chapter 1 – pages 4 – 18 &
‘Juvenile Justice’ chapter 16 – pages 177 - 193

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ’What is law?’ chapter 1 – pages 4 – 18 &
‘Juvenile Justice’ chapter 16 – pages 177 - 193
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – 9/25

Tuesday, September 9, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …
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
understand the similarities and differences between civil and criminal law.
describe our constitutional framework.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about law in general?
Differences between civil and criminal law?
Constitution principles?
 PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Books for book reports?
 Court cases for project?
 Review – ’50-year-Old defense law flawed but
necessary’ by George Will – w/KWL

Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 collect – article – ’50-year-Old defense law
flawed but necessary’ by George Will (old stuff
and new stuff and questions from article) – KWL
– due 9/9
 Review ’What is law?’ chapter 1 – pages 4 – 18 &
‘Juvenile Justice’ chapter 16 – pages 177 - 193

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ’What is law?’ chapter 1 – pages 4 – 18 &
‘Juvenile Justice’ chapter 16 – pages 177 - 193
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – 9/25

Monday, September 8 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …
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
understand the similarities and differences between civil and criminal law.
describe our constitutional framework.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about law in general?
 PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 ’50-year-Old defense law flawed but necessary’
by George Will (old stuff and new stuff and
questions from article) – w/KWL

Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Assign – article – ’50-year-Old defense law
flawed but necessary’ by George Will (old stuff
and new stuff and questions from article) – KWL
– due 9/9
 Review ’What is law?’ chapter 1 – pages 4 – 18 &
‘Juvenile Justice’ chapter 16 – pages 177 - 193

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Read – ’What is law?’ chapter 1 – pages 4 – 18 &
‘Juvenile Justice’ chapter 16 – pages 177 - 193
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – 9/25

Friday, September 5, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …
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
understand the similarities and differences between civil and criminal law.
describe our constitutional framework.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about law in general?
Consequentialist moral reasoning? Categorical
moral reasoning?
 PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:
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
www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Review case study assignments – library work
time for book for book report and court cases –
 Landmark supreme court cases – various
websites – (PBS)
 10 Supreme Court Cases Every Teen Should
Know http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/fea
tured_articles/20080915monday.html
 U.S. Supreme Court cases everyone should know
– various websites
 Criminal cases – pages 69 – 193
 Civil cases – pages 195 – 263
 Constitutional law cases – pages 423 – 548

Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Assign – article – ’50-year-Old defense law
flawed but necessary’ by George Will (old stuff
and new stuff and questions from article) – KWL
 Assign ’What is law?’ chapter 1 – pages 4 – 18 &
‘Juvenile Justice’ chapter 16 – pages 177 - 193

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – 9/25

Thursday, September 4, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …


understand the similarities and differences between civil and criminal law.
describe our constitutional framework.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about law in general?
Consequentialist moral reasoning? Categorical
moral reasoning?
 PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:


www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
 Check out books from library
 Review syllabus – collect signature sheets
 Review book report assignment
 Review case study assignments

Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 What is the right thing to do? Scenarios – ‘Justice
w/ Michael Sandel
 The case of the shipwrecked sailors
 Assign – article – ’50-year-Old defense law
flawed but necessary’ by George Will (old stuff
and new stuff and questions from article)
 Introduce introductory chapter – pages 4 - 18

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – 9/25

Tuesday, September 2, 2014 –
Learning Targets: The student will be able
to …
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
understand the similarities and differences between civil and criminal law.
describe our constitutional framework.
Warm-up/Review/Essential Question(s):
 What can you tell me about criminal law?
 PBS Newshour’s Newsbrief http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/
Explanation/Presentation:





www.craigefrasier.pbworks.com
http://www.justiceharvard.org/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhXA9BJD7MQ&list=PLgawtcOBBjrtgsAItINpPNGNJ1Ibn4bw – Marcia Coyle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6Noye3MKkg
http://www.gotoquiz.com/which_supreme_court_justice_are_you_1
 Name cards
 Review syllabus
 Review book report assignment
 Review case study assignments

Application Activity:
 Assign signature sheet
 Assign – article – ’50-year-0od defense law
flawed but necessary’ by George Will (old stuff
and new stuff and questions from article)
 Introduce introductory chapter – pages 4 - 18
 What is the right thing to do? Scenarios – ‘Justice
w/ Michael Sandel
 The case of the shipwrecked sailors

Synthesis/Closure:
 signature sheet – asap
 Civil, Criminal and /or Supreme Court Case
Project – 9/25
