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Juvenile Justice slideshow

10/17/2016

 
Here's the slideshow! (Click here)

Local Issue Project Source Links

11/2/2015

 
Helpful websites

Resources for properly writing to an elected official
  • Who is my congressman:  http://www.gis.leg.mn/OpenLayers/districts/
  • How to write a letter video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZgHsvO_ORE
  • How to write a letter website: http://www.citizenredress.com/WriteCongress2.html
  • How to write a letter website: http://fcnl.org/assets/pubs/newsletter/2011/How_to_write_a_persuasive_letter_to_congress.pdf
  • How to write a letter website template: http://www.ala.org/aasl/sites/ala.org.aasl/files/content/aboutaasl/aaslcommunity/quicklinks/el/Sample_Letter_to_Elected_Officials.pdf


Resources for supporting a smoking ban in vehicles
  • Facts about the current smoking law in Minnesota: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/indoorair/mciaa/ftb/docs/f2bgeneralinfo.pdf
  • Current laws in the U.S. on smoking in vehicles:  https://www.cga.ct.gov/2012/rpt/2012-R-0541.htm
  • Smoking ban in the United Kingdom: http://www.bbc.com/news/health-34402622
  • Facts on second hand smoke: http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/secondhand_smoke/general_facts/
  • Facts on smoking in vehicles: http://www.no-smoke.org/learnmore.php?id=616
  • Facts on second hand smoke: http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/tobaccocancer/secondhand-smoke


Resources for opposing a smoking ban in vehicles
  • Opinions against a smoking ban in vehicles: http://www.courant.com/opinion/letters/hc-ugc-article-enact-the-smoking-ban-2015-04-08-story.html
  • Opinions against a smoking ban in vehicles: http://www.courant.com/opinion/editorials/
  • Opinions against a smoking ban in vehicles: http://www.forbes.com/sites/danielfisher/2013/12/12/study-finds-no-link-between-secondhand-smoke-and-cancer/
  • Opinions against a smoking ban in vehicles: http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/capitol_report/measure-banning-smoking-in-vehicles-when-kids-are-present-gets/article_6839c4bd-9925-5dff-a6d6-178f0c783266.html



Graphic Data
  • ***Graphic data:  Smoking ban in the United States: http://www.tobaccofreekids.org/research/factsheets/pdf/0334.pdf
  • ***Graphic data:  Facts on second hand smoke: http://www.mdanderson.org/newsroom/news-releases/2013/tobaccosmokingmyths.html
  • ***Graphic data:  Facts on second hand smoke in vehicles: http://www.njgasp.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/STATE_SHS_Vehicles_Fact_Sheet_6-2012.pdf

How a Bill Becomes a Law ASSESSMENT

10/19/2015

 
Remember, you are supposed to know HOW you are going to be assessed BEFORE the assessment. If you aren't sure, you have the responsibility to ask the teacher. 

For a "4" you need to highlight the specific steps of how a bill becomes a law in a real world example. Label the different steps in the story (click here for the story).

For a "3" you need to explain the specific steps of the process of how a bill becomes a law (no notes...use a regular piece of line paper). Use the paper I gave in class on Monday or either of the links in the post below to help you STUDY the specific steps (you don't get to use this paper on the test).

For a "2" you need to highlight the parts of how a bill becomes a law in a real world example (label the parts of a real world example (same link as above in the "4"...you get to use the paper with the steps on the test).

How a Bill becomes a Law AND Civil vs Criminal Law

10/11/2015

 

How a Bill becomes a Law

1) Read through all the pages of this link and pay attention to the steps of how a bill becomes a law, including "Joe's Story" which is a real life example
2) Here's the LONGER version of how a bill becomes a law...notice all the steps here

Civil vs Criminal Law
(You must know the differences!)

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This Unit Includes the Following MN Social Studies Standards Benchmarks

8/2/2015

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  • Explain the relationship among the three branches of government: making laws by the legislative branch, implementing and enforcing laws by the executive branch, and interpreting laws by the judicial branch.
  • Explain the relationship among the three branches of government: making laws by the legislative branch, implementing and enforcing laws by the executive branch, and interpreting laws by the judicial branch.
  • Define federalism and describe the relationship between the powers of the federal and state governments.
  • Describe how laws are created; explain the differences between civil and criminal law; give examples of federal, state and local laws.
  • Describe how laws are created; explain the differences between civil and criminal law; give examples of federal, state and local laws.
  • Identify the major state and local (county, city, schoolboard, township) governmental offices; describe the primary duties associated with them.
  • Compare and contrast the basic structures, functions and ways of funding state and local governments.
  • Describe the goals, offenses, penalties, long-term consequences, and privacy concerns of Minnesota's juvenile justice sytem.
  • Evaluate arguments about selected issues from diverse perspectives and frames of reference, noting the strenghs, weaknesses and consequences associated with the decision made on each issue. 
  • Use graphic data to analyze information about a public issue in state or local government.
  • Address a state or local policy issue by identifying key opposing positions, determining conflicting values and beliefs, defending and justifying a position with evidence, and developing strategies to persuade others to adopt this position. 
  • Describe the establishment and expansion of rights over time, including the impact of key court cases, state legislation and constitutional amendments. 
  • Identify the purpose of Minnesota's Constitution; explain how the Minnesota Constitution organizes government and protects rights.
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    BIG QUESTIONS TO THINK ABOUT

    -- What are our rights and responsibilities as citizens of Minnesota?


    --What defines a good Minnesota citizen? Am I one?


    --What purpose does Minnesota's government serve?


    --What is the proper role of government in our state?


    --Who represents me at the various branches/levels of government?


    --How are compromise and consensus critical parts of Minnesota society?

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