Here are your HW assignments for the week of 11/21/16. Please note that you, the student, are responsible for printing out any worksheets related to the assignments given, and are also responsible for handing in your work on time. Late assignments, with the exception of a legal absence from school will not be accepted.
MONDAY:
1. If you did not complete Thursday, or Friday's HW from last week, you have one more chance to complete it.
2. Based on the list of Supreme Court Cases, pick TWO (2) that you are most interested in learning more about. For each case, you must identify the following information:
- The historical background of the case
- The decision in the case
- The impact of that decision on America, or the American people
Here are some links to help you:
Bill of Rights Institute
Mr. Nassivera’s Site - Landmark Cases
HipHughes - “Supreme Court Cases for Dummies”
Hip Hughes - “The Warren Court in Ten Minutes”
HipHughes - “The Dred Scott Decision”
Hip Hughes - “The Exclusionary Rule”
PBS - Landmark Cases
YouTube playlist - “Supreme Court Cases”
Bill of Rights Institute
Mr. Nassivera’s Site - Landmark Cases
HipHughes - “Supreme Court Cases for Dummies”
Hip Hughes - “The Warren Court in Ten Minutes”
HipHughes - “The Dred Scott Decision”
Hip Hughes - “The Exclusionary Rule”
PBS - Landmark Cases
YouTube playlist - “Supreme Court Cases”
TUESDAY:
Complete the Thematic Essay Planning Page. You must bring the Planning Page with you to school, Wednesday. You will use the planning page to help you write the in-class essay.
WED/THU/FRI: TBD