Law & Justice Assignments
Assignment Calendar
Upcoming Assignments
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Past Assignments
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Remaining Debates
Please choose 1 of the following:
School Vouchers
Social Media
Standardized Tests
Student Loan Debt
Tablets v. Textbooks
School Vouchers
Social Media
Standardized Tests
Student Loan Debt
Tablets v. Textbooks
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Street Law book
We will briefly cover each of the chapters out of the Street Law book.
Students should take notes during class discussion.
Students should take notes during class discussion.
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Should the Penny Stay in Circulation?
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Should Colleges and Universities Pay College Athletes?
Also, include how you feel about NIL for high school athletes.
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Should the Federal Minimum Wage Be Increased?
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Should Public College Be Tuition-Free?
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Should the United States Have Mandatory National Service?
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Current Event #7
Newspapers are available in Mr. Yarnick's classroom.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrat's website to choose an article.
Read an article about Law & Justice from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-Level of Government
-Type a 3 sentence summary.
After you "Turn in" your summary, ask at least one classmate a QUESTION about their article.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrat's website to choose an article.
Read an article about Law & Justice from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-Level of Government
-Type a 3 sentence summary.
After you "Turn in" your summary, ask at least one classmate a QUESTION about their article.
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State and Local Leaders
Individual assignment. NO sharing!
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Is Homework Beneficial?
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The Fight for the Beach: Acts of Courage on D-Day
Fill out out the attached Video Guide, while we watch the video in class.
Please change the color of your answers.
*Research other recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor.
-Add their name & the conflict or war to the bottom of the Video Guide.
Please change the color of your answers.
*Research other recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor.
-Add their name & the conflict or war to the bottom of the Video Guide.
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Should More Gun Control Laws Be Enacted?
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Current Event #6
Newspapers are available in Mr. Yarnick's classroom.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrat's website to choose an article.
Read an article about Law & Justice from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-Level of Government
-Type a 3 sentence summary.
After you "Turn in" your summary, ask at least one classmate a QUESTION about their article.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrat's website to choose an article.
Read an article about Law & Justice from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-Level of Government
-Type a 3 sentence summary.
After you "Turn in" your summary, ask at least one classmate a QUESTION about their article.
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Should the United States continue fracking?
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Should the United States use the Electoral College in presidential elections?
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Podcast: John Marshall and the Supreme Court
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Supreme Court Justice Project
Each slide should have the following:
-Name & picture of the justice
-birth year
-education
-legal experience
-president who appointed them
-year they joined the Supreme Court
-Name & picture of the justice
-birth year
-education
-legal experience
-president who appointed them
-year they joined the Supreme Court
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Current Events #5
Newspapers are available in Mr. Yarnick's classroom.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrat's website to choose an article.
Read an article about Law & Justice from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-Type a 3 sentence summary.
After you "Turn in" your summary, ask at least one classmate a QUESTION about their article.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrat's website to choose an article.
Read an article about Law & Justice from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-Type a 3 sentence summary.
After you "Turn in" your summary, ask at least one classmate a QUESTION about their article.
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Presidents
Each slide should have:
President's name and years in office
Picture
Political party
Biography
First Lady
Major events while they were president.
President's name and years in office
Picture
Political party
Biography
First Lady
Major events while they were president.
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Should Election Day Be Made a National Holiday?
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Debate: Does the Internet affect the way you think?
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Debate: School Uniforms
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Should the United States Keep Daylight Saving Time?
On Mar. 15, 2022, the US Senate unanimously approved a bill that would make DST permanent as of Nov. 20, 2023 if approved by the House and signed by President Biden. The delay is meant to give airlines and other transportation providers time to adjust to the change as they set schedules months ahead of time. As of Oct. 18, 2022, no action has been taken in the US House of Representatives to advance the bill.
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Should Corporal Punishment Be Used in K-12 Schools?
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Election 2022
Select your preferred candidate for U.S. Senate and PA's Governor.
Each slide presentation should have the following:
1st slide- Create a Poster (include a slogan)
2nd slide- Biography- experience, age
3rd slide- Your candidates stance on 2 important issues.
4th slide- Why you chose to support this candidate, and why they are the best choice for Pennsylvania.
All slides should have pictures!
Each slide presentation should have the following:
1st slide- Create a Poster (include a slogan)
2nd slide- Biography- experience, age
3rd slide- Your candidates stance on 2 important issues.
4th slide- Why you chose to support this candidate, and why they are the best choice for Pennsylvania.
All slides should have pictures!
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Should Halloween Be Moved Permanently to Saturday?
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Current Events #4
In class, students will be assigned ONE slide.
Newspapers are available in Mr. Yarnick's classroom.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrat's website to choose an article.
Read an article about Law & Justice from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-Type a 3 sentence summary.
-Include a picture!
Newspapers are available in Mr. Yarnick's classroom.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrat's website to choose an article.
Read an article about Law & Justice from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-Type a 3 sentence summary.
-Include a picture!
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Should K-12 Students Dissect Animals in Science Classrooms?
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Should the Death Penalty Be Legal?
After researching the topic defend your position on this issue.
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Law in America
In groups, find short definitions for each.
After we watch the video each day, create a slide presentation highlighting certain terms for each Roman Numeral.
After we watch the video each day, create a slide presentation highlighting certain terms for each Roman Numeral.
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Current Event Friday #3
Newspapers are available in Mr. Yarnick's classroom.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrat's website to choose an article.
Read an article about Law & Justice from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-Type a 3 sentence summary.
After you "Turn in" your summary, make at least 1 POSITIVE reply to a classmate. In addition, ask at least one classmate a QUESTION.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrat's website to choose an article.
Read an article about Law & Justice from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-Type a 3 sentence summary.
After you "Turn in" your summary, make at least 1 POSITIVE reply to a classmate. In addition, ask at least one classmate a QUESTION.
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Landmark Supreme Court Case Presentation
Requirements:
Name & Year
Docket number
Background
Facts of the case
Legal concept
Conclusion
Newspapers.com - Picture of the article. (include name of the paper, & date)
At least 1 picture on each slide!
Name & Year
Docket number
Background
Facts of the case
Legal concept
Conclusion
Newspapers.com - Picture of the article. (include name of the paper, & date)
At least 1 picture on each slide!
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Constitution Day Webquest
We will complete in class on Friday!
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Current Event Friday #1
Newspapers are available in Mr. Yarnick's classroom.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrat's website to choose an article.
Read an article about Law & Justice from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-Type a 3 sentence summary.
After you "Turn in" your summary, make at least 1 POSITIVE reply to a classmate. In addition, ask at least one classmate a QUESTION.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrat's website to choose an article.
Read an article about Law & Justice from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-Type a 3 sentence summary.
After you "Turn in" your summary, make at least 1 POSITIVE reply to a classmate. In addition, ask at least one classmate a QUESTION.
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What have I learned so far...
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Handout 2B & 2C: Graphic Organizer
You will need to use Handout 2A & 2C to help you fill in the graphic organizer on Handout 2B.
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Handout 1B Matching: Trial Terms
To be completed in class on Monday, August 29th. GRADED!
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The Trial: Setting the Scene
Handout 1A
What do you know about the trial process from TV, Movies, or your own experience?
-brainstorm with a partner 2 minutes.
-come up with a class list.
What do you know about the trial process from TV, Movies, or your own experience?
-brainstorm with a partner 2 minutes.
-come up with a class list.
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Syllabus
By turning in the syllabus on Google Classroom, I acknowledge I understand the expectations for this course.