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 * The due dates listed trump those on any printed calendar (if they are different, this one "wins")**


 * Work is due for on-time credit when listed. For late credit, complete the work by the date of the unit's assessment.**

Unit 4 - The Process of Criminal Justice

4th, 5th & 6th Amendment assignment
 * Due Friday, December 14:**


 * Tuesday, December 11**: Be prepared to participate in your Mock Trial.

Go to CIS The Experience complete Case 1 & Case 2 before 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.
 * Due Monday, November 26:**

Unit 3 - The Justices


 * Wednesday, November 14 -** Quiz on Justices: current court, process of becoming a justice, 2 past justices and 2 current justices.


 * Tuesday, November 13** - Famous Justice Biography Cube. Use this planning sheet to start your work. Finish it using this online tool. Justice options: Sandra Day O'Connor, Thurgood Marshall, Harry Blackmun, Hugo Black, John Rutledge. Cite all sources. NO Wikipedia for content, only images.

//**Facts to include:**// Dates of service, famous cases during tenure, president who appointed him, confirmation votes, quotes, an image of the person, four facts about him/his resume, a brief poem or Wordle colleage about the person.
 * Monday, November 12 -** Chief Justice biography board on either Glogster or a FANCY (use a template) poster in Word or Pages focusing on a past Chief Justice.

Cite all sources. NO Wikipedia for content, only images. Some sources to get you started: http://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/justices/histBio.html http://www.supremecourt.gov/about/members.aspx


 * Wednesday, November 7 -** Reading on SCOTUS confirmation process

To see how to write (and label) a blog post, open the pdf below. Remember, you can write more than 300 points, that earns you bonus in the game //and// it is __**the**__bonus option for quarter 1 in our class. Log in to Fantasy Supreme Court here NOTE: If you are unable to successfully make predictions on the site (they seem to be working on that part still), please be sure your ideas are written down and bring them to class. Thanks :)
 * Tuesday, October 30 - Fantasy SCOTUS Predictions and blog posts (300 points) due.**

Topics addressed: Justices on the Supreme Court, procedures of the Court (class notes & readings from 9/24-10/25) Topics: The structure of the federal judiciary, how a case gets to the Supreme Court, the process the Supreme Court goes through to be accepted (briefs, discuss lists, certiorari, etc), the process of oral arguments, the options the Supreme Court has in making decisions, the role precedents play in cases, and Landmark Cases of the Supreme Court.
 * Monday, October 29 - Exam #2**


 * Wednesday, October 24 - (Date changed from unit calendar handout -** Landmark Case presentations, click for directions

Be prepared with your role for the Moot Court.
 * Monday, October 22 (Date changed from unit calendar handout) - Moot Court**


 * Friday, October 12 - Oral Arguments Poem or Song**

Using this resource, write a song or poem about the content, explain the content via your poem or song. There is not a length req. per se, however your creation must be informative and interesting or fun. For the song, feel free to borrow the tune of an existing song (e.g. Old McDonald, though if you would like inspiration, check out these music videos... :)

Creations will be shared in class on the due date.

mp3 (coming, listen while you follow the text if you like, listening alone can be difficult)
 * Monday, October 8** - Supreme Court Interpretation Reading & Questions


 * Friday, October 5** - Justices Homework -
 * 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.**

Reading: [|Click here for text] Questions: Click here to see them - write the answers in your notes if you don't print the sheet and write on it. Play the audio from here (below) or click to download the file: media type="file" key="SCOTUS_Reading_2.mp3" width="240" height="20"
 * Wednesday, October 3 -**The Court & Its Procedures


 * Monday, October 1 -** Current SCOTUS Court Case Explained. Click here for details.

media type="file" key="audio text 1.mp3" width="240" height="20" Play from here, or click to download the file:
 * Friday, September 28 -** Introductory reading and readers' guide on the Supreme Court

General topics are:
 * Thursday, September 20 -** Exam #1 on the Constitution
 * The purpose of the Constitution
 * The conflicts & compromises worked through to create the Constitution (in-class video 9/6 on class log & Madison's Notes are missing homework)
 * Who is considered the Father of the Constitution? Why?
 * Where was the Constitutional Convention held, and when?
 * Explain the Great Compromise.
 * Explain both sides' concerns over slavery and representation in Congress.
 * The structure of the Constitution (Review yellow Constitution outline sheet) Another reivew
 * What are the main topics of each of the seven Articles of the Constitution? (Review)
 * What branches of government are created by the Constitution? (Review)
 * What is meant by Constitutional interpretation?
 * What do you believe is the most important part of the Constitution? Why?

http://my.billofrightsinstitute.org/page.aspx?pid=493 (it does take a little bit to load and ** progress cannot be saved, ** plan a block of time, 30 min?). Follow the on-screen directions to learn about the debates that were held as the Constitution was being written. Also, follow the directions to "take notes" when possible about each step and you will write an article about the convention throughout the game. When you are finished, print your article. If you can't print, take a screen shot or copy it into your notebook. Bring your article to class on the due date.
 * Wednesday, September 6**

1. Take the quiz: http://constitutioncenter.org/foundersquiz/ 2. Print a photo of your Founder and write out a short biography of the person. ** Cite all sources ** (photo and content).
 * Friday, August 31** - Which Founder are you most like?