CC+Class+Log+2012

1. [|Take this preference survey]for which video we will watch on Monday 2. Continue to work on final portfolios and famous crime multimedia projects - they are due January 16
 * Friday, January 4 -**


 * Thursday, January 3** - Started work on final portfolios and famous crime multimedia projects - they are due January 16

Thursday, December 20 - Exam on Amendments 4, 5, 6 & 8 (last exam for this class)

Wednesday, December 19 - Exam prep time 1. Be sure you Amendment 8 packet is finished (watch the video under 12/10's log again if you need to) 2. Be sure your Amendment 4, 5 6 & 8 packet if finished 3. Receive final review packet.


 * Tuesday, December 18 -**
 * Finished closing arguments
 * Turned in any leftover mock trial work
 * Went to lab and worked on this activity on the death penalty. Finish it before Thursday's class.


 * Monday, December 17 -** With a sub, watched death penalty pro/con video


 * Friday, December 14 -** Mock Trial #2


 * Thursday, December 13 -** Mock Trial #1

Mock Trial Prep
 * Wednesday, December 12 -**

With a sub: packets on Amendments 4, 5, 6 & 8
 * Tuesday, December 11 -**

Video introduction for today's class: media type="youtube" key="bsS1GOv7iZk" height="315" width="560" Supporting information you might find interesting: How bail works Video introduction to the federal sentencing guidelines Federal sentencing guidelines calculator Minnesota's Sentencing Guidelines Commission (website) Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission Overview (document) A lesson on Minnesota's sentencing guidelines How to calculate MN criminal history score
 * Monday, December 10**-


 * Friday, December 7** - Mock Trial work time

1. Completed voir dire exercise (10 minutes) 2. Watched "All Rise." Click here to download and view the QuickTime file 3. Discussed the steps of a trial and watched pieces of the Dr. Conrad Murray trial as examples. If you were absent, please click here to learn about the steps of a trial explained (understand them, if you don't, be sure to ask about them!!) 4. Received our Mock Trial packets - strongly encouraged to read them over, at least the facts of the case, before tomorrow's class.
 * Thursday, December 6**
 * Opening Statements
 * Direct Examination
 * Cross Examination (start at 11:40)
 * Closing Arguments Prosecution (includes jury admonishments at the beginning) Defense


 * Wednesday, December 5 -** Finished 6th Amendment, received handouts of jury summons (federal and county), and voir dire handout


 * Tuesday, December 4 -** Finished 5th Amendment, started 6th. FYI - example of an indictment


 * Monday, December 3 -** Finished video on Double Jeopardy


 * Friday, November 30** - Started 5th Amendment and a video on double jeopardy. 5th Amendment podcast

Started watching "Can Crime Labs be Trusted?" If you were absent, read the following articles and ** take notes ** on them. [|Overview of show] Crime labs need major overhaul The National Academy of Forensic Science's Report Summary that they did for the FBI
 * Friday, 11/29**

Click here and watch/listen to the podcast
 * Tuesday 11/27-Thursday 11/28** - 4th Amendment.


 * Monday, November 26 - ** Degrees of Homicide. Read the bottom of page 3 and all of page 4 on the handout posted on the Wednesday log entry below. Complete the activity on page 4.


 * Wednesday, November 21 - ** Introduction to crime. Complete readings and activities on elements of a crime and felonies and misdemeanors. Read and complete the activities which are on the handout for pages 1-3.
 * [|Details]
 * [[file:wwolfe/Elements-Degrees.pdf|Download]]
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1. If you haven't taken your Justices quiz, now is the time! See Ms Wolfe to pick up a copy. 2. If you were absent on Monday, get a handout from Ms Wolfe, read it and complete the activity before moving on to #1. 3. Go to CIS The Experience complete Case 1 & Case 2 before Monday's class. As you complete each one, a. Write the topics you learn about. b. What surprises you/what do you find most interesting. c. When finished: take a screenshot when you finish each one. If you are on a Mac, do this with Command (Apple)+Shift+4. If you have a PC and are doing this at home, register for iClippy (useful for many things beyond this) or use one of these screenshot tools. d. Email your screenshots to Ms Wolfe or print them and bring them to class.
 * Tuesday, November 20 -**

1. Went over answers for elements of a crime & felony/misdemeanors 2. Received and completed homicide and theft activities Took justices quiz Received handout on elements of a crime and felony/misdemeanors (due Monday)
 * Monday, November 19 -**
 * Wednesday, November 14 -**

Watched "The Short List" from the West Wing Discussed how to turn in work, stamped biocubes, and reminded of tomorrow's/Wednesday's quiz on justices. Topics are on the unit calendar and under "Assignments."
 * Monday & Tuesday, November 12 & 13**

Worked in the library on the justices.
 * Thursday, November 8**


 * Wednesday, November 7**

1. Election results (quick overview) 2. To the lab to work on Justices activities (watching videos, working on biography board of past Chief Justice, or famous Justice biography)

http://wwolfe.wikispaces.com/Election+2012
 * Tuesday, 11/6**

1. Watched the rest of Justice Scalia's interviews on slides 8 & 9 on the presentation. 2. Received our notebook check forms - have them completed for tomorrow's class.
 * Thursday, 11/1-Monday 11/5 Justices**

Worked through slides 1-7 in the presentation below (and the first 5 min of the video on slide 8) media type="custom" key="21313570"
 * Wednesday, 10/31 -**

1. Took exam 2. Received this article. Write the following into your notes based on the reading: a. What are the steps in becoming a justice? b. How does the following vocabulary fit into the process (what is the role/who does it, etc): Appointment, Confirmation, Senate Judiciary Committee c. What things does the president look for in a nominee for the Bench? d. What are 3 past nominations mentioned in the article you find interesting?
 * Tuesday, 10/30 -**

1. Received landmark case grids (If absent, click here to get a copy to print) 2. Listened to case presentations. [|Click here for links to the presentations] (you can also see which need to be made public with a link) If you were absent or would like a review, look at the presentations and click here for links to the case overviews from Oyez. These cases are going to be on Monday's exam.
 * Thursday & Friday 10/25 & 26 - Landmark Case Presentations.**


 * Tuesday & Wednesday, 10/23 & 24 - Moot Court**


 * Monday, 10/22**
 * Ms Wolfe was out today. Because of this, everything this week and next is now pushed back one day. Moot Court will be tomorrow & Wednesday (even retreaters will still be able to participate), Landmark Case presentations will be Thursday and Friday as needed, and Friday's exam will be on Monday (See details under "Assignments")
 * You had a sub and watched these videos about the Supreme Court (the first part is linked here). As you watched the videos, take notes on the process a case goes through at the Court, comments by the Justices, etc. There will be two questions at least from this video on next Monday's exam.

You can do whatever of the following activities you would like. a. Work on your Moot Court prep (due next Monday) b. Work on your Landmark Case presentation (due next Wednesday) c. Work on Fantasy SCOTUS predictions and blog posts.
 * Tuesday, 10/14 & Thursday 10/15 -** Lab work time.


 * Monday, 10/13 -** Received prep materials for Monday's Moot Court. Please check your TG email if you were absent.


 * Friday, 10/12** - Oral Argument poetry reading & finished Thursday's activity on stare decisis

Watched slides 5-8 of Wednesday's presentation. Worked through the activities in the below file. If you were absent, complete the activities on your own.
 * Thursday, 10/11/12 (A unique day)**


 * Wednesday, 10/10**

1. Finished listening to Lozman 2. Discussed it 3. Started learning about SCOTUS Decisions media type="custom" key="21064610"

Oral Arguments - 1. Discussed the basics of Oral Arguments 2. Handed out and discussed the remaining assignments for this unit. 3. Started listened to the first 10 minutes of the Lozman case (vessel/not vessel)
 * Monday, October 8 & Tuesday, 10/9**

1. Worked on reading which is due Monday. 2. Stamped Justices slides 3. Worked on Fantasy SCOTUS. Click the file to see how to write a blog post.
 * Friday, October 5 -**


 * Thursday, October 4 - Fantasy SCOTUS Introduction**

1. Go to this link and enter your first name and last initial. **Record the login information** you receive **3 ways**: in your notebook, take a screenshot of it (command/shift/4) and enter it here. 2. Log in to Fantasy Supreme Court. 3. Under "Dashboard," select the first of the four cases listed. 4. Click "lesson plan" near the top of the new page you will see. 5. Take your time and learn, really learn, about the case. Watch the video about the case (if it is there) and read __ **all** __ of the case information. 6. Make your prediction for the case and save it. Repeat steps 1-5 for all 4 cases.

At the end of each case, there are activities that earn points within the Fantasy SCOTUS program. It is your task to complete activities which total a minimum of 300 points. You can do more if you like (they would be added to your grade as bonus). You can divide the points up any way you would like, do six 50 point activities, do one 200 point activity and two 50 point activities, etc. As long as the total is 300 or more Fantasy Points.

When you complete a "badge activity," in the "tag" box, type the case name and the badge title separated by a comma

You are encouraged to spread the points across all four cases! :)

Due date will be set on Friday.


 * Wednesday, October 3**
 * Justices Biographical day. **
 * Using [|Google Docs], create a document that lists all 9 current Supreme Court Justices and includes: **
 * A photo of each justice
 * Birth date and current age*
 * Date of joining the Court*
 * 2 Points of interest in their biographical backgrounds*
 * Which President appointed them to the Court and that President's political party*
 * Two "little known facts" facts about each Justice not already listed above. Use this resource for these facts.

Use these sites to obtain **accurate** (1) biographical Information on each justice (2) this is the second site. (Justice Kagan information can also be obtained here) Do your own search for images. Cite your photo source unless it is from a .gov .us site or Wikipedia. __ Print __ your pages as soon as you are finished. **DO NOT SHARE THEM with Ms Wolfe.**

We finished our First Monday activity
 * Tuesday, October 2**

We shared our analysis and predictions of 13 cases before the Supreme Court this term.
 * Monday, October 1 -** Happy First Monday!

1. Assigned cases. Once your case is determined, click here to submit who partner pairs are and which case you are researching. 2. Go to Oyez and learn about your case 3. Go to SCOTUSBlog and learn about your case 4. Do some Google searches for news about your case, its history, etc. 5. Prepare to share for Monday's class. Topics you are expected to be able to explain in plain English:
 * Friday, September 28** -
 * When will your case be argued?
 * What is the background of the case? (You may need to research background laws, rulings, past cases, etc)
 * What were the rulings in the lower courts? (And which courts have heard this case already?)
 * What is the question before the Court? (The "Issue)
 * How many amicus briefs are filed on behalf of the petitioner? Respondent? Supporting neither party?
 * What types of groups are filing amicus briefs? Based on your observations and what you learn about the case, why do you think these groups are filing briefs?
 * Based on what we learned in class, why do you believe cert was granted?
 * What is being said about the case in the news? (If you can find more than the basics :)
 * Prediction: What do you think the Court will decide?

Help for some cases/interesting SCOTUS news (your case may or may not be mentioned, but they are interesting news stories) IFP News A preview of the 2012 term Drama! Intrigue! Habeas! On October 1, the Supreme Court Returns Affirmative Action, Rights Cases Await the Court Supreme Court Cases For New Term Will Include Appeals From 2 People Without Lawyers 2012 Supreme Court Term Overview Human Rights, the Death Penalty, and Affirmative Action/ What will the Supreme Court decide in this term’s first big cases? @http://theweek.com/article/index/234012/3-cases-to-watch-in-the-supreme-courts-new-term

Are you becoming a Supreme Court junkie? Grab your hot coca and blanket and watch this great preview of the upcoming term!


 * Wednesday & Thursday -** Finished the slides from Monday's presentation


 * Tuesday, September 25 -** Work through slides 6-10 on Monday's presentation

Structure of the federal judiciary and introduction to the certiorari process. Study slides 1-5, print this handout, draw the circuits onto it with colored borders, and complete the questions
 * Monday, September 24 -**

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If you were absent, see Ms Wolfe upon your return to schedule your time to take this exam. Unless special circumstances exist, this exam needs to be completed no later than 3pm Wednesday, Sept 26.
 * Thursday, September 20** - Exam #1 On the Constitution.


 * Tues & Weds -** Watched the remaining podcasts. Prepped for Thursday's exam


 * Monday September 17 - Happy Constitution Day!**

Exam on Thursday, details under "Assignments" Started watching interviews with framers. Finish tomorrow & begin podcasts


 * Friday, September 14 -**
 * We finished recording our podcasts.
 * If time remained, we explored these links about the Constitution:
 * [|About September 17] (Monday)
 * Game 1
 * Quiz
 * Fun quizes
 * [|Constitution Trivia]
 * [|Constitution Trivia Game 1]
 * [|Constitution Trivia Games]


 * Thursday, September 13 -**
 * Continued to work in the computer lab with our partners.
 * We wrote scripts for our multimedia podcast addressing the information below, including where voiceovers will change. Determine where images will match up with text.
 * We had an introduction to GarageBand. To review print directions, please click here. For a review [|video tutorial,] please click here.


 * Wednesday, September 12 -**
 * Go to the computer lab
 * Research the following - create a shared Google doc which you can both record the following onto)
 * The purpose of the Constitution (notes & brain, DO NOT search Google for this one!!)
 * The structure of the Constitution
 * [|The aspect of the Constitution assigned to your group]. Explain it and find a curent event or historical example of your aspect in action.
 * Find images to go along with the above content (record all URLs!!)

With extra time, checked out these websites:
 * Tuesday, September 11 -** Filmed our interviews with the Framers.
 * [|About September 17]
 * [|Constitution Trivia]
 * [|Constitution Trivia Game 1]
 * [|Constitution Trivia Games]


 * Monday, September 10**
 * Worked in "framer groups" to[| set path for a successful recording of tomorrow's framer interview].
 * Write script
 * Determine costuming, props, location
 * Make any other necessary decisions. Tomorrow is the only day to film.


 * Friday, September 7**
 * Briefly discussed video from yesterday.
 * Teamed up, selected Framers.
 * Went to computer lab and worked on learning the [|answers to these questions]. (Your learning team should log into Google Docs, one person then selects "File" and "Make a copy," followed by clicking "Share" and adding the names of the member(s) of the learning team).
 * Work together to answer the questions on the Google doc. The more you complete before Monday's class, the better...

1. Finished Supreme Court case analysis and predictions 2. We watched the first 22.5 minutes of this video. 3. We took notes on the conflicts, compromises, people involved, and personal reactions of the content in the video.
 * Thursday, September 6**


 * Wednesday, September 5**
 * Completed readings on interpreting the Constitution.
 * Worked in learning groups to determine, based on what you have learned about the Constitution and constitutional interpretation, what would happen to t[|hese cases in the Supreme Court]


 * Tuesday, September 4**
 * Finished walking through the principles of the Constitution from Friday.
 * Explored constitutional interpretation


 * Friday, September 1**
 * Finished working through the examples of constitutional problems. (Access the key here)
 * Started discussing the principles of the Constitution. If you were absent, click here to access the handout then print and read it.

Worked on solving constitutional problems. If you were absent, click here to access the handout, print it, and complete at least 4 of the cards.
 * August 30 -**


 * August 29 -**

1. Received pocket Constitutions (see Ms Wolfe if you were absent, you need this!) 2. Completed Constitution outline sheets 3. Worked on Constitution dissection. If you were absent, print and complete the above linked handouts. Use the Constitution online if you do not have your own print copy.

1. Received unit calendar and course outline 2. Completed a quotation activity. If you were absent, print all of the above handouts, read and complete them.
 * August 28 -**

2. If time allowed, began our precedents activity. If you were absent, click here, print pages 5-8, and complete pages 5-8 as directed on the handout.