Friday 1/31 & Monday 2/3: Civil Rights 3.10 Social Movements & Equal Protection

Learning Targets:  Students will be able to....

• Explain how the U.S. Constitution protects individual liberties and rights.
• Describe the rights protected in the Bill of Rights.
• Explain the extent to which the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the First and Second Amendments reflects a commitment to individual liberty.

Through the U.S. Constitution, but primarily through the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment, citizens and groups have attempted to limit national and state governments to prevent them from infringing upon individual rights and from denying equal protection under the law. 

However, it has sometimes been argued that these legal protections have been used to slow reforms and restrict freedoms of others in the name of social order.

Opener:  ASAP

No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.

• 14th Amendment - Ratified in 1868

Activity # 1:

Activity #1: Civil Rights Break Up

In each of your groups, you will be presenting on one of the topics from Civil Rights and Civil Liberties.  In order to do this, we will create a poster with the following information: Who was involved, What happened or what is it, Why it happened, When and Where it happened.  Then we will present to the class.  Here are the topics we will look at:

• Civil Rights Act of 1964
• Plessy v. Ferguson and Brown v. The Board of Education
• LGBTQ Issues
• Voting including the Voting Rights Act of 1965, 19th, 24th, and 26th Amendments
• Affirmative Action
• Americans with Disabilities Act

Then we will Present!

Activity # 2:

Exam Review

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Wednesday 1/29 & Thursday 1/30: 3.7 Selective Incorporation

Lesson 3.7: Selective Incorporation

Enduring Understanding:

The protections of the Bill of Rights have been selectively incorporated by way of the Fourteenth amendment’s “Due Process” and “Equal Protection” clause to prevent state infringement on basic rights.

Learning Objectives:

Explain the implications of the selective incorporation doctrine

Essential Knowledge:

The doctrine of selective incorporation has imposed on state regulation of civil rights and liberties as represented by McDonald v. Chicago (2010), which ruled the Second Amendment’s right to keep and bear arms for self-defense in one’s home is applicable to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment.

Debrief 3.3: 

Who, or what, does the Bill of Rights protect you from?  How do you know?

Activity #1:

Notes

Activity #2: 2018 AP Gov SCOTUS FRQ

Closing: Kahoot over Supreme Court Cases...

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Monday 1/27 & Tuesday 1/28

Activity #1: McDonald v. Chicago (AP Gov Req'd Case)

First complete the following video on Edpuzzle

In your notebooks, write two "Somebody, Wanted, But, So" statements for the case McDonald v. Chicago...  You can use the following resource... McDonald v. Chicago

Then, in 3-5 sentences, summarize the decision of the court.

Activity #2: Gideon v. Wainwright (Req'd AP Gov Case)

First complete the following video on Edpuzzle.

In your notebooks, write two "Somebody, Wanted, But, So" statements for the case Gideon v. Wainwright...  You can use the following resource... Gideon v. Wainwright

Then, in 3-5 sentences, summarize the decision of the court.

Activity #3: Nifty Fifty Vocab:

In your notebooks or on the Vocab Template, complete the following terms: Due Process, Selective Incorporation (or incorporation theory). For each term, make sure to identify the...

• Textbook or Google definiton
• Short definition
• Example

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Thursday 1/23 & Friday 1/24: 1st Amendment

Lesson 3.6: Amendments: Balancing Individual Freedom with Public Order and Safety

Enduring Understanding:

Provisions of the U.S. Constitution’s Bill of Rights are continually being interpreted to balance the power of government and the civil liberties of individuals.

Learning Objectives:

Explain how the Supreme Court has attempted to balance claims of individual freedom with laws and enforcement procedures that promote public order and safety.

Essential Knowledge:

Court decisions defining cruel and unusual punishment involve interpretation of the Eighth Amendment and its application to state death penalty statutes.

The debate about the Second and Fourth Amendments involves concerns about public safety and whether or not the government regulation of firearms or collection of digital metadata promotes or interferes with public safety and individual rights.

Debrief: Controversial Issues Walk Around...

Travel to each one of the posters in the room and post one thought on each of the posters that have the topics listed.  Make sure to keep your comments school appropriate and consider the personal experiences of other people in the class.

Then write debrief 3.2: "Respond to one of the comments in class that conflicts with your own thoughts..."

Activity #2: Notes over the 1st Amendment and Free Expression:

Notes

Activity #3: 2018 AP Gov SCOTUS FRQ

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Tuesday 1/21 & Wednesday 1/22

Activity #1: Tinker v. Des Moines

First, watch the following video on EdPuzzle: Click Here

Then, complete PAGE ONE of the following document in your notebooks.

Activity #2: Schenck v. The United States

First, watch the following video on EdPuzzle: Click Here

Then, complete PAGE ONE of the following document in your notebooks.

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Tuesday 1/14 & Wednesday 1/15: Freedom of the Press

ENDURING UNDERSTANDING

Provisions of the U.S. Constitution’s Bill of Rights are continually being interpreted to balance the power of government and the civil liberties of individuals.


LEARNING OBJECTIVE

Explain the extent to which the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the First and Second Amendments reflects a commitment to individual liberty

Activity #1:

Today we are going to skip ahead to the "Freedom of the Press" part of the first amendment.  In class we covered Religion on Friday, Thursday we will cover Speech.  So, for today...

Watch the following EdPuzzle - Freedom of the Press.

Activity #2: 

New York Times v. The United States (Req'd AP Gov Case)

Use the following resource: New York Times v. The United States

In your notebooks, write two "Somebody, Wanted, But, So" statements for the case New York Times v. The United States...

Then, in 3-5 sentences, summarize the decision of the court.

Activity #3: 

Nifty Fifty Vocab:

In your notebooks, complete the following terms: 

Establishment Clause, 

Free Exercise Clause, 

Prior Restraint, 

Symbolic Speech. 

For each term, make sure to identify the...

• Textbook or Google definiton
• Short definition
• Example

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Friday 1/10 & Monday 1/13

ENDURING UNDERSTANDING

Provisions of the U.S. Constitution’s Bill of Rights are continually being interpreted to balance the power of government and the civil liberties of individuals.


LEARNING OBJECTIVE

Explain the extent to which the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the First and Second Amendments reflects a commitment to individual liberty

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE

The interpretation and application of the First Amendment’s establishment and free exercise clauses reflect an ongoing debate over balancing majoritarian religious practice and free exercise, as represented by such cases as:

Engel v. Vitale (1962), which declared school sponsorship of religious activities violates the establishment clause

Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972), which held that compelling Amish students to attend school past the eighth grade violates the free exercise clause


Activity # 1: 

Notes over Civil Rights, Civil Liberties and the 1st Amendment:

Notes

Activity # 2: 

2-10: Supreme Court Justice

J and Q: Lawyers for Plaintiff

K and A: Lawyers for the Defendant

Red: Engle (P) vs. Vitale (D)

Black: Wisconsin (P) vs. Yoder (D)

For the first 30 minutes, here are your jobs...

Justices, research the BACKGROUND of your case.  In your notebooks write down the 5 W's.  The Who, What, When, Where, Why.  

Lawyers, your job is to work with your partner to write a 2-3 minute speech about why the Constitution supports your side.  It's not about what happened!!!

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Wednesday 1/8 & Thursday 1/9: 1st Amendment Freedom of Religion

ENDURING UNDERSTANDING

Provisions of the U.S. Constitution’s Bill of Rights are continually being interpreted to balance the power of government and the civil liberties of individuals.


LEARNING OBJECTIVE

Explain the extent to which the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the First and Second Amendments reflects a commitment to individual liberty

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE

The interpretation and application of the First Amendment’s establishment and free exercise clauses reflect an ongoing debate over balancing majoritarian religious practice and free exercise, as represented by such cases as:

Engel v. Vitale (1962), which declared school sponsorship of religious activities violates the establishment clause

Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972), which held that compelling Amish students to attend school past the eighth grade violates the free exercise clause

Activity # 1:

Visual Bill of Rights

See Class Handout

Activity # 2:

Notes over Civil Rights, Civil Liberties and the 1st Amendment:

Notes

Activity # 3: 

Supreme Court Simulation...

Take a look at your card

2-10: Supreme Court Justice

J and Q: Lawyers for Plaintiff

K and A: Lawyers for the Defendant

Red: Engle (P) vs. Vitale (D)

Black: Wisconsin (P) vs. Yoder (D)

For the first 30 minutes, here are your jobs...

Justices, research the BACKGROUND of your case.  In your notebooks write down the 5 W's.  The Who, What, When, Where, Why.  

Lawyers, your job is to work with your partner to write a 2-3 minute speech about why the Constitution supports your side.  It's not about what happened!!!

Engle v. Vitale Resource

Wisconsin v. Yoder Resource

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Monday 1/6 & Tuesday 1/7: Unit 3 Intro - Civil Rights & Civil Liberties

Unit Three:

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

Overview:

Through the U.S. Constitution, but primarily through the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment, citizens and groups have attempted to restrict national and state governments from unduly infringing upon individual rights essential to ordered liberty and from denying equal protection under the law. Likewise, it has sometimes been argued that these legal protections have been used to block reforms and restrict freedoms of others in the name of social order.

The Constitution, but especially the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment, are used to assert the rights of citizens and protect groups from discrimination. As such, the government must respect the dignity of the person and assure equal treatment, with its power constrained in the process of protecting individual freedoms. The Fourteenth Amendment includes two clauses that a rm and protect civil rights and liberties—the due process clause and the equal protection clause. The courts must balance the desire for social order with the protection of individual rights and freedoms when considering due process and equal protection challenges.

In a process known as selective incorporation, the Supreme Court has used the power of judicial review to interpret the due process clause in such a way as to prevent states from unduly restricting fundamental freedoms. The Court has been called upon to interpret protections for freedom of political expression and religious exercise, the right to bear arms, the right of privacy, and the rights necessary to ensure that those accused of crimes receive a fair trial.

The equal protection clause provides that states may not deprive persons of equal protection under the law. African Americans, Hispanics, women, LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) people, and other groups have used the clause to lead social movements on behalf of their concerns. The Supreme Court has rendered several landmark decisions that expand civil rights, and Congress has passed legislation that expands equality. At times Congress and the courts are asked to determine the legitimacy of equal protection claims by various groups, as well as weigh the majority’s concerns that they will be harmed by the changes sought.

Essential Questions:

• To what extent do the U.S. Constitution and its amendments protect against undue government infringement on essential liberties and from invidious discrimination?

• How have U.S. Supreme Court rulings de ned civil liberties and civil rights?

Lesson 3.1: Congress: The Bill of Rights

Enduring Understanding:

Provisions of the U.S. Constitution’s Bill of Rights are continually being interpreted to balance the power of government and the civil liberties of individuals.

Learning Objectives:

Explain how the U.S. Constitution protects individual liberties and rights.
Describe the rights protected in the Bill of Rights.

Essential Knowledge:

The U.S. Constitution includes a Bill of Rights specifically designed to protect individual liberties and rights.

Civil liberties are constitutionally established guarantees and freedoms that protect citizens, opinions, and property against arbitrary government interference.

The application of the Bill of Rights is continuously interpreted by the courts.

The Bill of Rights consists of the first ten Amendments to the Constitution, which enumerate the liberties and rights of individuals.

Debrief 3.1:

Answer the following questions using your own knowledge or resources...

1. What is an amendment?
2. What is the two-step process that allows for amendments to be made?
3. Describe the main argument that existed between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists concerning the addition of the first ten amendments (The Bill of Rights) at the Constitutional Convention...

Activity #1: Civil Liberty Scenarios...

Listen to the scenarios (1-4) that we read in class.  For each one of the scenarios record the following information in your notebooks...

1. What right or liberty that is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights is in question?
2. How do you think the Supreme Court ruled?

Activity #2: Unit Three Notes:

Notes

Activity #3: Visual Bill of Rights

See Class Handout

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