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2. Bill of Rights Netflix Series project A. Click here to make a copy of the template B. For you series you must do the following:
HW: Bill of Rights Project due Thursday 3/10
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1. Bill of Rights - "Netflix Series"
A. Click here to make a copy of the template B. For you series you must do the following:
*Choosing Courses
- 11 Grade Required Choices
1. Is solitary confinement "cruel and unusual"? 2. Did "stop and frisk" violate the 4th amendment? 3. Do mandated vaccines violate religion freedom? 4. Bill of Rights - "Netflix Series" A. Click here to make a copy of the template B. For you series you must do the following:
HW: None! 1. Sign and Seal Letters to a Legislator
2. Bill of Rights Quizizz! 3. Read and answer: Native Americans and freedom of religion 4. The history of Native American assimilation policies, boarding schools, and forced adoptions. HW: None 1. Print Letters!
2. TED ED - What is the "Bill of Rights"? 3. Bill of Right + The Office = That's What We Said!
1. Letter to a Legislator Project!
A. Choose your topic. Go here to see the current bills proposed by members of congress. Find a bill that you support and read the information about it. Make sure you understand the bill (what problem is it addressing and how does it plan to solve that problem). It will be important for you to also find out if it is being proposed by a member of the House or Senate. B. Determine the recipient If the bill is being proposed in the Senate, choose one of our two senators (Susan Collins or Angus King). If it is being proposed in the House, you will be writing to Maine's rep for the first Congressional district (Chellie Pingree). C. Research - Do some research on the issue to inform your opinion on the bill. You will need to will need to provide at least two specific reasons (backed up by evidence) for supporting the bill. Be sure to save links to articles or resources you use for your research. - You will need to provide me with a Resources page that cites at least three sources that you used to research your bill/issue. Your Resources page must also include a brief explanation of why you believe each source to be reliable - time for some lateral reading!!!. - Click here for information on how to cite your sources. - You will be submitting your Resources page to me, but will not be mailing it to the legislator. You will submit it as a separate document. Click here for a sample Resources Page. D. Writing the Letter - Click here to "make a copy" of the letter template. Here are some examples. They don't quite follow the template but will give you a good sense of what your letter should "sound like." E. Grading Rubric - click to see how your letter will be graded. Deadline:
1. Letter to a Legislator Project!
A. Choose your topic. Go here to see the current bills proposed by members of congress. Find a bill that you support and read the information about it. Make sure you understand the bill (what problem is it addressing and how does it plan to solve that problem). It will be important for you to also find out if it is being proposed by a member of the House or Senate. B. Determine the recipient If the bill is being proposed in the Senate, choose one of our two senators (Susan Collins or Angus King). If it is being proposed in the House, you will be writing to Maine's rep for the first Congressional district (Chellie Pingree). C. Research - Do some research on the issue to inform your opinion on the bill. You will need to will need to provide at least two specific reasons (backed up by evidence) for supporting the bill. Be sure to save links to articles or resources you use for your research. - You will need to provide me with a Resources page that cites at least three sources that you used to research your bill/issue. Your Resources page must also include a brief explanation of why you believe each source to be reliable - time for some lateral reading!!!. - Click here for information on how to cite your sources. - You will be submitting your Resources page to me, but will not be mailing it to the legislator. You will submit it as a separate document. Click here for a sample Resources Page. D. Writing the Letter - Click here to "make a copy" of the letter template. Here are some examples. They don't quite follow the template but will give you a good sense of what your letter should "sound like." E. Grading Rubric - click to see how your letter will be graded. Deadline:
1. Letter to a Legislator Project!
A. Choose your topic. Go here to see the current bills proposed by members of congress. Find a bill that you support and read the information about it. Make sure you understand the bill (what problem is it addressing and how does it plan to solve that problem). It will be important for you to also find out if it is being proposed by a member of the House or Senate. B. Determine the recipient If the bill is being proposed in the Senate, choose one of our two senators (Susan Collins or Angus King). If it is being proposed in the House, you will be writing to Maine's rep for the first Congressional district (Chellie Pingree). C. Research - Do some research on the issue to inform your opinion on the bill. You will need to will need to provide at least two specific reasons (backed up by evidence) for supporting the bill. Be sure to save links to articles or resources you use for your research. - You will need to provide me with a Resources page that cites at least three sources that you used to research your bill/issue. Your Resources page must also include a brief explanation of why you believe each source to be reliable - time for some lateral reading!!!. - Click here for information on how to cite your sources. - You will be submitting your Resources page to me, but will not be mailing it to the legislator. You will submit it as a separate document. Click here for a sample Resources Page. D. Writing the Letter - Click here to "make a copy" of the letter template. Here are some examples. They don't quite follow the template but will give you a good sense of what your letter should "sound like." E. Grading Rubric - click to see how your letter will be graded. Deadlines:
HW - keep working on your letter - pay attention to the above deadlines! 1. Letter to a Legislator Project!
A. Choose your topic. Go here to see the current bills proposed by members of congress. Find a bill that you support and read the information about it. Make sure you understand the bill (what problem is it addressing and how does it plan to solve that problem). It will be important for you to also find out if it is being proposed by a member of the House or Senate. B. Determine the recipient If the bill is being proposed in the Senate, choose one of our two senators (Susan Collins or Angus King). If it is being proposed in the House, you will be writing to Maine's rep for the first Congressional district (Chellie Pingree). C. Research - Do some research on the issue to inform your opinion on the bill. You will need to will need to provide at least two specific reasons (backed up by evidence) for supporting the bill. Be sure to save links to articles or resources you use for your research. - You will need to provide me with a Resources page that cites at least three sources that you used to research your bill/issue. Your Resources page must also include a brief explanation of why you believe each source to be reliable - time for some lateral reading!!!. - Click here for information on how to cite your sources. - You will be submitting your Resources page to me, but will not be mailing it to the legislator. You will submit it as a separate document. Click here for a sample Resources Page. D. Writing the Letter - Click here to "make a copy" of the letter template. Here are some examples. They don't quite follow the template but will give you a good sense of what your letter should "sound like." E. Grading Rubric - click to see how your letter will be graded. Deadlines:
HW - keep working on your letter - pay attention to the above deadlines! 1. Letter to a Legislator Project!
A. Choose your topic. Go here to see the current bills proposed by members of congress. Find a bill that you support and read the information about it. Make sure you understand the bill (what problem is it addressing and how does it plan to solve that problem). It will be important for you to also find out if it is being proposed by a member of the House or Senate. B. Determine the recipient If the bill is being proposed in the Senate, choose one of our two senators (Susan Collins or Angus King). If it is being proposed in the House, you will be writing to Maine's rep for the first Congressional district (Chellie Pingree). C. Research Do some research on the issue to inform your opinion on the bill. You will need to will need to provide at least two specific reasons (backed up by evidence) for supporting the bill. Be sure to save links to articles or resources you use for your research. You will need to provide me with a Resources page that cites at least three sources that you used to research your bill/issue. Your Resources page must also include a brief explanation of why you believe each source to be reliable - time for some lateral reading!!!. Click here for information on how to cite your sources. You will be submitting your Resources page to me, but will not be including it in your actual letter. D. Writing the Letter Click here to "make a copy" of the letter template. Here are some examples. They don't quite follow the template but will give you a good sense of what your letter should "sound like." Deadlines:
E. Grading Rubric - click to see how your letter will be graded. HW - keep working on your letter - pay attention to the above deadlines! |
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