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We the People: Law & Civics in America
Monday June 21, 2021
Live: Cohort C Remote: Cohort D
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Today was the last day of school for the year. We finished watching a law movie on DVD and reflected upon the course and year. Have a fun and safe summer vacation!
Today's Class Agenda:
1. Questions & Answers
2. Law Movie on DVD
3. Last Day of School- Course Reflection
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Friday June 18, 2021
Live: Cohort C Remote: Cohort D
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Today we watched a law movie on DVD. Have a fun and safe weekend!
Today's Class Agenda:
1. Questions & Answers
2. Law Movie on DVD
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Thursday June 17, 2021
Live: Cohort C Remote: Cohort D
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Today we watched a law movie on DVD.
Today's Class Agenda:
1. Questions & Answers
2. Law Movie on DVD
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Wednesday June 16, 2021
Live: Cohort C Remote: Cohort D
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Today we watched a law movie on DVD.
Today's Class Agenda:
1. Questions & Answers
2. Law Movie on DVD
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Tuesday June 15, 2021
Live: Cohort C Remote: Cohort D
Monday June 14, 2021
Live: Cohort C Remote: Cohort D
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Today in class we hosted State Representative Todd Smola.
Today's Class Agenda:
1. Questions & Answers
2. Meeting with Todd Smola
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Friday June 11, 2021
Live: Cohort C Remote: Cohort D
Thursday June 10, 2021
Live: Cohort C Remote: Cohort D
Wednesday June 9, 2021
Live: Cohort C Remote: Cohort D
Tuesday June 8, 2021
Live: Cohort C Remote: Cohort D
Monday June 7, 2021
Live: Cohort C Remote: Cohort D
Friday June 4, 2021
Live: Cohort C Remote: Cohort D
Thursday June 3, 2021
Live: Cohort C Remote: Cohort D
Wednesday June 2, 2021
Live: Cohort C Remote: Cohort D
Tuesday June 1, 2021
Live: Cohort C Remote: Cohort D
Friday May 28, 2021
Live: Cohort C Remote: Cohort D
Thursday May 27, 2021
Live: Cohort C Remote: Cohort D
Wednesday May 26, 2021
Live: Cohort C Remote: Cohort D
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Today in class was Junior Final Presentation Day 3.
Today's Class Agenda:
1. Questions & Answers
2. Civics Project Junior Final Presentations Day 3
3. Civics Project Questions
Civics Project Instructions
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Tuesday May 25, 2021
Live: Cohort C Remote: Cohort D
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Today in class was Junior Final Presentation Day 2.
Today's Class Agenda:
1. Questions & Answers
2. Civics Project Junior Final Presentations Day 2
3. Civics Project Questions
Civics Project Instructions
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Monday May 24, 2021
Live: Cohort C Remote: Cohort D
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Today in class was Junior Final Presentation Day 1.
Today's Class Agenda:
1. Questions & Answers
2. Civics Project Junior Final Presentations Day 1
3. Civics Project Questions
Civics Project Instructions
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Friday May 21, 2021
Live: Cohort C Remote: Cohort D
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Today in class was Senior Final Presentations Day 2.
Today's Class Agenda:
1. Questions & Answers
2. Civics Project Senior Final Presentations Day 2
3. Civics Project Questions
Civics Project Instructions
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Thursday May 20, 2021
Live: Cohort C Remote: Cohort D
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Today in class was Senior Final Presentations Day 1.
Today's Class Agenda:
1. Questions & Answers
2. Civics Project Senior Final Presentations Day 1
3. Civics Project Questions
Civics Project Instructions
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Wednesday May 19, 2021
Live: Cohort C Remote: Cohort D
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Today in class we held the Mock Trial: Mickey Mouse v. Goofy, Cinderella, & Pete.
Today's Class Agenda:
1. Questions & Answers
2. Civil Mock Trial 3: Mickey Mouse v. Goofy, Cinderella, & Pete
3. Civics Project Questions
Civics Project Instructions
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Tuesday May 18, 2021
Live: Cohort C Remote: Cohort D
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Today in class we held the Mock Trial: Donald Duck v. Beast & Pete.
Today's Class Agenda:
1. Questions & Answers
2. Civil Mock Trial 2: Donald Duck v. Beast & Pete
3. Civics Project Questions
Civics Project Instructions
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Monday May 17, 2021
Live: Cohort C Remote: Cohort D
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Today in class we held the Mock Trial: Goofy v. Pete.
Today's Class Agenda:
1. Questions & Answers
2. Civil Mock Trial 1: Goofy v. Pete
3. Civics Project Questions
Civics Project Instructions
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Friday May 14, 2021
Live: Cohort C Remote: Cohort D
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Today in class we took the Multiple Choice Portion of Unit Test V. Have a fun and safe weekend!
Today's Class Agenda:
1. Questions & Answers
2. Unit V Test- Multiple Choice (in Jupiter Grades)
3. Civics Project Questions
Civics Project Instructions
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Thursday May 13, 2021
Live: Cohort C Remote: Cohort D
Wednesday May 12, 2021
Live: Cohort C Remote: Cohort D
Tuesday May 11, 2021
Live: Cohort C Remote: Cohort D
Monday May 10, 2021
Live: Cohort C Remote: Cohort D
Friday May 7, 2021
Live: Cohort C Remote: Cohort D
Thursday May 6, 2021
Live: Cohort C Remote: Cohort D
Wednesday May 5, 2021
Live: Cohort C Remote: Cohort D
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Today in class we learned about marriage law.
Today's Class Agenda:
1. Questions & Answers
2. Notes/Discussion: Marriage Law
3. Review & Application Questions 351-356
4. CCC XXXIX (in Jupiter Grades)
5. 58.1 Website: Marriage in Massachusetts
6. Problem 64: Case of the Summer Rental (in Jupiter Grades)
7. Problem 65: Case of the Unsavory Visitors (in Jupiter Grades)
8. Problem 66: Security Deposit (in Jupiter Grades)
9. Problem 67: Case of Loving v. Virginia (in Jupiter Grades)
10. Civics Project Questions
Civics Project Instructions
11. Civil Mock Trial Role Selection
Civil Mock Trial Fact Pattern
Civil Mock Trial Roles
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Tuesday May 4, 2021
Live: Cohort C Remote: Cohort D
Monday May 3, 2021
Live: Cohort C Remote: Cohort D
Friday April 30, 2021
Live: Cohort C Remote: Cohort D
Thursday April 29, 2021
Live: Cohort C Remote: Cohort D
Wednesday April 28, 2021
Live: Cohort C Remote: Cohort D
Tuesday April 27, 2021
Live: Cohort A & C Remote: Cohorts B & D
Monday April 26, 2021
Live: Cohort B & C Remote: Cohorts A & D
Friday April 16, 2021
Live: Cohort A & C Remote: Cohorts B & D
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There was no school today due to snow. Have a fun and safe April Break!
Today's Class Agenda:
1. Enjoy April Break!
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Thursday April 15, 2021
Live: Cohort A & C Remote: Cohorts B & D
Wednesday April 14, 2021
Live: Cohort A & C Remote: Cohorts B & D
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Today in class we did the Unit III Test.
Today's Class Agenda:
1. Questions & Answers
2. Unit III Test
3. Civics Project Questions
Civics Project Instructions
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Tuesday April 13, 2021
Live: Cohort A & C Remote: Cohorts B & D
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Today in class we did the Unit III Review and finished several problems from our unit on Torts.
Today's Class Agenda:
1. Questions & Answers
2. Unit III Review Games
Jeopardy Unit III Round I
Jeopardy Unit III Round I
3. 41.3 Video: McDonald's Case (12:14)
4. 42.3 Video: Products Liability (6:56)
5. CCC XXXI (in Jupiter Grades)
6. Problem 48: The Case of the Very Unpopular Photographer (in Jupiter Grades)
7. Problem 49: Case of Liability- Serving Minors (in Jupiter Grades)
8. Problem 50: The Case of the Great Chicago Fire (in Jupiter Grades)
9. Problem 51: College Prank (in Jupiter Grades)
10. Problem 52: Strict Liability (in Jupiter Grades)
11. Problem 53: Farmer Mattingly (in Jupiter Grades)
12. Problem 54: Case of the Dangerous Dog (in Jupiter Grades)
13. Civics Project Questions
Civics Project Instructions
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Monday April 12, 2021
Live: Cohort A & C Remote: Cohorts B & D
Friday April 9, 2021
Live: Cohort B & C Remote: Cohorts A & D
Thursday April 8, 2021
Live: Cohort B & C Remote: Cohorts A & D
Wednesday April 7, 2021
Live: Cohort B & C Remote: Cohorts A & D
Tuesday April 6, 2021
Live: Cohort B & C Remote: Cohorts A & D
Monday April 5, 2021
Live: Cohort B & C Remote: Cohorts A & D
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Today in class we finished the mock trial of Commonwealth v. Mrs. Pye. We then reviewed the Final Civics Project instructions and requirements.
Today's Class Agenda:
1. Questions & Answers
2. Mock Trial Commonwealth v. Mrs. Pye
3. Civics Project Instructions (Proposal Due Thursday in Google Classroom)
Civics Project Instructions
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Thursday April 1, 2021
Live: Cohort A & C Remote: Cohorts B & D
Wednesday March 31, 2021
Live: Cohort A & C Remote: Cohorts B & D
Tuesday March 30, 2021
Live: Cohort A & C Remote: Cohorts B & D
Monday March 29, 2021
Live: Cohort A & C Remote: Cohorts B & D
Friday March 26, 2021
Live: Cohort B & C Remote: Cohorts A & D
Thursday March 25, 2021
Live: Cohort B & C Remote: Cohorts A & D
Wednesday March 24, 2021
Live: Cohort B & C Remote: Cohorts A & D
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Today in class we spent the class preparing for the Criminal Mock Trial.
Witnesses: Complete Witness Affidavits using the Sample Below but be sure to put only one sentence per numbered line and be sure to include the signature line as it is found in the sample including the language that indicates it was signed under the pains and penalties of perjury. You can do an electronic signature and then upload it to Google Classroom under Witness Affidavits.
Lawyers: Each of you will need to create a comprehensive timeline of events- paying specific attention to who was where, and when, as it relates to your case and the witnesses that will be called in your case (you do not need to include irrelevant facts but should be 100% sure that a fact is irrelevant before you omit it). Start at the beginning and use the map to fully understand this. Also determine which witnesses you will need to call and list the information you expect each witness to provide you as well as the big questions you plan to ask each witness. This should all be placed in a single Google Doc and submitted under Lawyer Prep in Google Classroom. Each lawyer must do this individually. You may collaborate with co-counsel after today's preparation period but today is on your own.
Today's Class Agenda:
1. Mock Trial Preparation
Criminal Mock Trial Fact Pattern
Map of Cranbury
Mock Trial Procedures & Suggestions
Rules of Evidence & Procedure
CA Rules of Evidence
Sample Witness Affidavit
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Tuesday March 23, 2021
Live: Cohort B & C Remote: Cohorts A & D
Monday March 22, 2021
Live: Cohort B & C Remote: Cohorts A & D
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Today in class we finished Unit II Problems.
Today's Class Agenda:
1. Questions & Answers
2. 25.2 Video: Prisons Turned Into Schools (12:24)
3. Problem 36: Case of the Three Strikes Law (in Jupiter Grades)
4. Problem 37: Death Penalty for Insane & Juveniles (in Jupiter Grades)
5. Problem 38: Case of Gerald Gault (in Jupiter Grades)
6. Problem 39: Rights During Times of War (in Jupiter Grades)
7. Problem 40: End Terrorism By Whatever Means (in Jupiter Grades)
8. Problem 41: Torture of Terrorism Suspects (in Jupiter Grades)
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Friday March 19, 2021
Live: Cohort A & C Remote: Cohorts B & D
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Today in class we did the Unit II Test.
Today's Class Agenda:
1. Questions & Answers
2. Unit II Test
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Thursday March 18, 2021
Live: Cohort A & C Remote: Cohorts B & D
Wednesday March 17, 2021
Live: Cohort A & C Remote: Cohorts B & D
Tuesday March 16, 2021
Live: Cohort A & C Remote: Cohorts B & D
Monday March 15, 2021
Live: Cohort A & C Remote: Cohorts B & D
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Today in class was the learned about Criminal Juries and Criminal Trial Process.
Today's Class Agenda:
1. Questions & Answers
2. Notes/Discussion: Criminal Juries & Trial Process
3. Review & Application Questions 141-150
4. 24.2 Website: Massachusetts Office of Jury Commissioner
5. CCC XIX (in Jupiter Grades)
6. Problem 35: Prisoner Right to Vote (in Jupiter Grades)
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Thursday March 11, 2021
Live: Cohort B & C Remote: Cohorts A & D
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Today in class was the learned about Criminal Investigations & Pre-Trial Steps. There is no school tomorrow. Have a fun and safe long weekend!
Today's Class Agenda:
1. Questions & Answers
2. Notes/Discussion: Criminal Investigation & Pre-Trial Steps
3. Review & Application Questions 131-140
4. 23.1 Video: Due Process & the 4th, 5th, & 6th Amendments (8:28)
5. 23.2 Video: Miranda v. Arizona (5:00)
6. CCC XVIII (in Jupiter Grades)
7. Problem 30: Case of the Unlucky Couple (in Jupiter Grades)
8. Problem 31: Case of the Dangerous Car Chase (in Jupiter Grades)
9. Problem 32: Reasonable Search & Seizure (in Jupiter Grades)
10. Problem 33: Case of Student Drug Testing (in Jupiter Grades)
11. Problem 34: You Be the Judge Bail Hearings (in Jupiter Grades)
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Wednesday March 10, 2021
Live: Cohort B & C Remote: Cohorts A & D
Tuesday March 9, 2021
Live: Cohort B & C Remote: Cohorts A & D
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Today in class was the third day of ICC Indictment Hearings and we learned about criminal defenses.
Today's Class Agenda:
1. Questions & Answers
2. ICC Indictment Hearings Day 3
3. Notes/Discussion: Defenses
4. Review & Application Questions 113-120
5. 21.1 Video: Defense of Property in Massachusetts (1:35)
6. CCC XVI (in Jupiter Grades)
7. Problem 28: Self-Defense (in Jupiter Grades)
8. Problem 29: Defenses for Shipwrecked Sailors (in Jupiter Grades)
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Monday March 8, 2021
Live: Cohort B & C Remote: Cohorts A & D
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Today in class was the second day of ICC Indictment Hearings.
Today's Class Agenda:
1. Questions & Answers
2. ICC Indictment Hearings Day 2
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Friday March 5, 2021
Live: Cohort A & C Remote: Cohorts B & D
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Today in class was the first day of ICC Indictment Hearings. Have a fun and safe weekend!
Today's Class Agenda:
1. Questions & Answers
2. ICC Indictment Hearings Day 1
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Thursday March 4, 2021
Live: Cohort A & C Remote: Cohorts B & D
Wednesday March 3, 2021
Live: Cohort A & C Remote: Cohorts B & D
Tuesday March 2, 2021
Live: Cohort A & C Remote: Cohorts B & D
Monday March 1, 2021
Live: Cohort A & C Remote: Cohorts B & D
Friday February 26, 2021
Live: Cohort B & C Remote: Cohorts A & D
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Again today in class we researched for the ICC Indictment Hearings. This was the last class session on preparing for the ICC Hearings. Have a fun and safe weekend!
Today's Class Agenda:
1. Questions & Answers
2. Research for ICC Indictment Hearings (Library Back Section for Students in School) ICC Instructions
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Thursday February 25, 2021
Live: Cohort B & C Remote: Cohorts A & D
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Today in class we researched for the ICC Indictment Hearings.
Today's Class Agenda:
1. Questions & Answers
2. CCC XII (in Jupiter Grades)
3. Research for ICC Indictment Hearings (Library Back Section for Students in School) ICC Instructions
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Wednesday February 24, 2021
Live: Cohort B & C Remote: Cohorts A & D
Tuesday February 23, 2021
Live: Cohort B & C Remote: Cohorts A & D
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Today in class we learned about Crime Trends in America.
Today's Class Agenda:
1. Questions & Answers
2. CCC X (in Jupiter Grades)
3. Video 15.1: Crime Background
4. Video 15.3: Crime Rates
5. Problem 15: Crime or Not? (in Jupiter Grades)
6. Problem 16: Case of Weapons at School (in Jupiter Grades)
7. Problem 17: More or Less Gun Control? (in Jupiter Grades)
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Monday February 22, 2021
Live: Cohort B & C Remote: Cohorts A & D
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Today in class we went over the International Criminal Court Simulation Instructions and then began learning about Crime in America.
Today's Class Agenda:
1. Questions & Answers
2. International Criminal Court ("ICC") Simulation Instructions
3. Notes/Discussion: Crime in America
4. Review & Application Questions 61-66
5. Website 15.2: Uniform Crime Reports
6. Short Debate: What are the most significant causes of crime in America today and what should be done to address them?
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Friday February 12, 2021
Live: Cohort A & C Remote: Cohorts B & D
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Today in class we took the Unit I Test. Have a wonderful and safe February Vacation!
Today's Class Agenda:
1. Questions & Answers
2. CCC IX (in Jupiter Grades)
3. Unit I Test (Multiple Choice & Essay) (in Jupiter Grades)
4. Activities 3.5 & 3.6: Constitution Review (in Jupiter Grades)
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Thursday February 11, 2021
Live: Cohort A & C Remote: Cohorts B & D
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Today in class we learned about Precedent & Attorney Ethics. Tomorrow is the Unit I Test- be sure to study tonight!
Today's Class Agenda:
1. Questions & Answers
2. CCC VIII (in Jupiter Grades)
3. Notes/Discussion: MA Trial Courts & Other Types of Courts
4. Review & Application Questions 51-60 (on Quizziz)
5. Video 9.1 Marbury & Judicial Review
6. Video 9.2: Stare Decisis
7. Jeopardy Review: Unit I Round I
Jeopardy Review: Unit I Round II
8. Problem 12: Case of Gideon v. Wainwright (in Jupiter Grades)
9. Problem 13: When to Call a Lawyer (in Jupiter Grades)
10. Problem 14: Legal Ethics (in Jupiter Grades)
11. Activities 3.5 & 3.6: Constitution Review (in Jupiter Grades)
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Wednesday February 10, 2021
Live: Cohort A & C Remote: Cohorts B & D
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Today in class we learned about Massachusetts Trial Courts & Other Types of Courts.
Today's Class Agenda:
1. Questions & Answers
2. CCC VII (in Jupiter Grades)
3. Notes/Discussion: MA Trial Courts & Other Types of Courts
4. Review & Application Questions 39-50 (on Quizziz)
5. Video 8.1: State v. Federal Courts
6. Video 8.2: Massachusetts Court System
7. Website 8.3: Massachusetts Courts
8. Video 8.4: U.S. Supreme Court
9. Problem 10: The Case of Taking a Car By Mistake (in Jupiter Grades)
10. Problem 11: Federal or State Court (in Jupiter Grades)
11. Activity 8.5: Criminal or Civil (Oral Only)
12. Activities 3.5 & 3.6: Constitution Review (in Jupiter Grades)
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Tuesday February 9, 2021
Live: Cohort A & C Remote: Cohorts B & D
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Today in class we learned about the Adversarial System, Courts, and Juries.
Today's Class Agenda:
1. Questions & Answers
2. CCC VI (in Jupiter Grades)
3. Notes/Discussion: Adversarial System, Courts, and Juries
4. Review & Application Questions 31-38
5. Video 7.1: Court System
6. Video 7.2: Criminal Process
7. Video 7.3 Trial Steps
8. Video 7.4 Jury Selection
9. Problem 9: Selecting the Best Jury (in Jupiter Grades)
10. Activities 3.5 & 3.6: Constitution Review (in Jupiter Grades)
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Monday February 8, 2021
Live: Cohort A & C Remote: Cohorts B & D
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Today in class we learned about the various methods of Dispute Resolution.
Today's Class Agenda:
1. Questions & Answers
2. CCC V (in Jupiter Grades)
3. Notes/Discussion: Dispute Resolution Methods
4. Review & Application Questions 27-30
5. Video 6.1: Alternative Dispute Resolution (to 8:43)
6. Video 6.2: Negotiation
7. Problem 8: Dispute Resolution Methods (in Jupiter Grades)
8. Activities 3.5 & 3.6: Constitution Review (in Jupiter Grades)
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Friday February 5, 2021
Live: Cohort B & C Remote: Cohorts A & D
Thursday February 4, 2021
Live: Cohort B & C Remote: Cohorts A & D
Wednesday February 3, 2021
Live: Cohort B & C Remote: Cohorts A & D
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Today in class we reviewed the provisions of the U.S. Constitution that established the legal powers of the federal government and the creation of federalism.
Today's Class Agenda:
1. Questions & Answers
2. Review & Application Questions 1-10 (on Quizziz)
3. Short Debate: What role should the U.S. play in enforcing international human rights law?
4. Problem 3: Matt & Kenji's Skip Day (in Jupiter Grades)
5. CCC II (in Jupiter Grades)
6. Notes/Discussion: Constitution & Law
7. Video 3.1: Seven Principles Rap
8. Video 3.2: Constitutional Basics
9. Video 3.3: Basic Civics- Legal System
10. Video 3.4: Federal v. State Power (to 7:27)
11. Review & Application Questions 11-13
12. Problem 4: National, State, or Local (in Jupiter Grades)
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Tuesday February 2, 2021
Live: Cohort B & C Remote: Cohorts A & D
Monday February 1, 2021
Live: Cohort B & C Remote: Cohorts A & D
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Today was the first day of class. We went over course expectations and the syllabus.
Today's Class Agenda:
1. Teacher Introduction
2. Syllabus & Course Expectations Syllabus
3. Google Classroom & Course Documents
4. Jupiter Grades & Completion of Pods in Jupiter Grades
5. Safety Policies
6. Quizizz Setup Quizizz
7. Questions & Answers
8. Problem 1: Case of the Shipwrecked Sailors
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