Ohio s Six Strands of Social Studies W Patrick

Ohio's Six Strands of Social Studies W. Patrick Bates ED 448 02 -27 -01 Dr. Helms

12 th Grade American Government l These are the areas of study 12 th grade students will be exposed to in this course. – – – American Heritage People in Societies World Interactions Decision Making & Resources Democratic Processes Citizenship Rights & Responsibilities

Strand #1 American Heritage The students will work towards the following goal – Knowledge of significant events and people in Ameri – Abilities to analyze significant events to have comple

American Heritage Websites l America’s Freedom Document http: //www. earlyamerica. com/earlyamerica/freedom/ l The Sedition Law U. S. v. Thomas Cooper http: //www. nara. gov/education/cc/cooper. html l The Lewis and Clark Expedition http: //www. nara. gov/education/cc/lewis. html l Eli Whitney’s Patent for the Cotton Gin http: //www. nara. gov/education/cc/whitney. html l The Pony Express Station http: //www. xphomestation. com/

American Heritage Assignments Using the America’s Freedom Documents web site students will: Exchange ideas on the town crier by selecting a web pal. These web discussions will revolve around issues of America’s Freedom Documents.

American Heritage Assignments cont. The Sedition Law, Was it Justice? The student will prepare an argument pro or con on the issue of whether of not Thomas Cooper was treated fairly by the United States Government. Student will obtain background knowledge from the web site.

American Heritage Assignments cont. The Lewis and Clark Expedition Students will answer the following: What did President Jefferson hope the expedition would reveal. Did Lewis and Clark receive any assistance from the Indians?

American Heritage Activities Cont l Eli l Whitney’s cotton gin. Industrialization and the early American economy After reading about the invention of the cotton gin, students will discuss in class the effects of the cotton gin on the American economy.

American Heritage Activities Continue The Pony Express Students will write a one page paper about a day in the life of a pony express rider.

Strand #2 People in Societies Goals l Major event and important people have played a significant part in the formation of our country. The student will: – Identify, and explain the important events that have significantly shaped our country – Identify the important people have had an affect on many events that have created change in this country.

People in Societies Websites l The White House http: //www. whitehouse. gov/ l The Federalist Papers http: //cweb 2. loc. gov/const/fedpapers. html l Presidents of the United States http: www. ipl. org/ref/subjectindex l The legislative Branch http: //thomas. loc. gov/senate/house/committees l Legislative Activities http: //clerkweb. house/. gov/eus/index

People in Societies Activities The White House List the new cabinet officials of President W Bush Administration. Wright a brief description of his or her background.

People in Societies Activities cont. l The Federalist papers – The federalist papers were written by three famous Americans: • Who were they • What were the papers about • What papers were each responsible for writing

People in Societies Activities cont. President of the United States This assignment comes from the daily activities of the president posted on this web site. Students will: Chose any three recent activities, speeches, radio addresses and write an extended response to the issue contained in the activities.

People in Society Activities Cont. l House and senate committees Students will chose any member of the house and senate and list the committee the are currently serving.

People in society Activities Cont. Legislative Activities l Students will explain the voting system in the House and Senate. l Student will track the voting record of a U. S. Senator for one week.

World Interactions – Student will explore reason the United States entered WWI, WWII, and The Vietnam War. – Student will be able to identify the victims of the Holocaust and why they were singled out. . – Student will be able to identify the six permanent members of the United Nations Security Council

World Interactions Websites l World War I http: //www. worldwar. I. com/dbc/ghq/arm. htm l World War II http: //www. historyplace. com/index. html l Vietnam War http: //www. historyplace. com/unitedstates/vietnam/index-1945 html l Holocaust http: //www. historyplace. com/worldwar 2/holocaust/html l United Nations http: //www. pbs. org/tal/un/classroom. html

World Interactions Activities l Students will examine the reasons this country entered the first World War and answer the following questions: Why was the America solders called Doughboys? In What year die the U. S. enter the war? Who was Commander-in-Chief of the American Expeditionary forces?

World Interactions Activities cont. What were three of the most important things, elements or facts, to you, that led to the defeat of the Germans in World War II. Support your Answers.

World Interactions Activities cont. The Vietnam War created many divisions in American society. Select one of the following issues that may have caused of created this division: The Draft The New York Times Publishes the Daniel Elisberg Pentagon Papers Jane Fonda’s trip to North Vietnam Or you can select your own issue

World Interactions Activities cont. The Holocaust Define the term Ghetto as it applied to the Jewish people forced to live there. Auschwitz was one of the death camp the Nazi used to exterminate the Jewish people. Why do you think the many Jewish people participated in the working of this camp knowing that their purpose was to exterminate their fellow man?

World Interactions Activities cont. United Nations Name the six permanent members to the United Nations security counsel and the major difference between them and the other members.

Decision Making & Resources l Goals for the students involving this strand are listed below. • Analyze the declaration of human rights the United Nations has established for the world. • Knowledge and understanding of the means for protecting these rights • Knowledge and understanding of the importance for laws on the high Seas

Decision Making & Resources Websites l United Nations http: //www. un. org/9 a/55/bgrdga. htm l Universal Declaration of Human Rights http: //www. un. org/overview/rights. html l United Nations Treaty Collection http: //wwwuntready. un. org/English/treaty. asp l Latest list of outstanding public indictments http: //www. un. org/icty/glance. htm l Oceans and laws of the Sea

Decision Making & Resources Assignments l Review the section relating to the structure of the United Nations, and write a reaction paper to this structure.

Decision Making & Resources Assignments cont. Slect one of the recent treaties in the United Nations collection and write a reaction paper expressing the view of one of the signers.

Decision Making & Resources Assignments cont. Slect one of the recent public indictment involving one of the former leaders of Kosavo and express your reaction.

Decision Making & Resources Assignments cont. Does the Ocean belongs to the world community? Write a paper expressing your view. Do you support this view or do you believe something different?

Decision Making & Resources Assignments cont. Marine Environment Pick one of the issues of protection and preservation as outlined by the United Nations and express your view on this matter.

Democratic Processes l The students will work towards the following goals. – Understanding the U. S. Constitution. – Knowledge and understanding of Supreme Court cases that expanded individual rights.

Democratic Processes Websites Federal Executive Branch http: //www. nttc. edu/gov/branch/executive. html Executive Departments http: //www. nttc. edu/gov/departments. html Federal Judiciary http: //www. nttc. edu/gov/judiciarybranch/html The U. S. District Courts Rules of Procedure http: //www. uscourts. gov/rules/distr-localrules. html The Vacancies of the Federal Courts http: //www. uscourts. gov/vacancies/summary. html

Democratic Processes Assignments The Presidency Using the web site for the Presidency Who are the officers on the White House Staff

Democratic Processes Assignments cont. The Executive Departments of State Who are the Cabinet officers for the President George W Bush administration?

Democratic Processes Assignments cont. The Justices on the U. S. Supreme Court are assigned to supervise one of the ten Courts of Appeals. Using the web site for this section, place the individual associate justice with the Court of Appeals he supervises.

Democratic Processes Assignments cont. Vacancies on the Federal Bench There are 97 vacancies on the U. S. District court and 9 vacancies on the court of appeals. In addition there is one recess appointment on the court of appeals for the D. C. Circuit. Name the recess appointment, and why do you think there are so many vacancies.

Citizenship Rights & Responsibilities l Students will work towards learning the following goals. Having a better knowledge of the U. S. Supreme Court Having a better understanding of their constitutional rights as it applies to the Police

Citizenship Rights & Responsibilities Websites The Justice Department’s section on civil rights http: //www. usdoj. gov/crt/activity. htm/#crm Your Right to remain silent http: //caselaw. lp. findlaw. com/scripts/getcases. pl? court=us+navby=ca se+vol=384+invd=436 Unconstitutionally seized evidence http: //caselaw. lp. findlaw. com/scripts/getcase. pl? court=us+navby=cas e+vol=367+invol=643 Your right to an attorney http: //caselaw. lp. findlaw. com/scripts/getcase. l? court+us+navby+case +vol+378+invol+478 No person is above the law http: //caselaw. lp. findlaw. com/scripts/getcases. pl? court=us+na vby=case+vol=418+invol=683

Citizenship Rights & Responsibilities Assignments The U. S. Justice can prosecute public official who are acting under color of law violates any civil right guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States Is this double jeopardy? Respond to this question

Citizenship Rights & Responsibilities Assignments The U. S. supreme Court has barred the introduction of statements by a suspect from being admitted into evidence if the suspect was NOT first advised of his right to remain silent. Do you believe that this rule is fair to the victim of a terrible crime?

Citizenship Rights & Responsibilities Assignments In Mapp v. Ohio (1961) The U. S. Supreme court applied the exclusionary rule to the states. This rulling bars the introduction of crediable evidence into state courts. Many would argue that this practice allows criminals to beat the system. Write a response to this question

Citizenship Rights & Responsibilities Assignments The right to an attorney is made applicable to the states in several cases that came to the Supreme Court. Do you believe that tax payer should pay for these attorneys in minor criminal cases?

Citizenship Rights & Responsibilities Assignments No Man is above the law. U. S. v. Nixon The supreme court has ruled that even the President of the United States must surrender evidence to a lower court. Read the facts surrounding this case in the web site and respond to this question in the negative.