Ms. Britto's Government Class
Preparing Students to be Active Citizens
Welcome to Government Students and Families!
This page contains the new topics of study for the spring semester, as well as a calendar. The calendar is updated before every new unit with current due dates and assignments. I have also provided links that may help students review.
Ms. Britto's Contact Information
Email: msbrittoemail@gmail.com
I check my email everyday during my planning period. On "A" days I read and check emails from 7:30-9 am. On "B" days I read and check emails from 12:30-1 pm. I should respond to your email within 2 days during the week.
I check my email everyday during my planning period. On "A" days I read and check emails from 7:30-9 am. On "B" days I read and check emails from 12:30-1 pm. I should respond to your email within 2 days during the week.
Class Schedule: Judicial Branch Unit
March 3: Analysis of Article III of the US Constitution
HW: finish graphic organizer if not completed in class
March 4: Structure of the Judicial System
March 5: Judicial Review
March 6: Supreme Court Process & START OF MOCK COURT
HW: MOCK COURT RESEARCH
March 7: Mock Court Research
HW: Mock Court Research and Prep
March 10: Mock Court: Write Oral Arguments
HW: Practice Oral Arguments
March 11: Mock Court: Oral Arguments
HW: Start Opinion Piece/Study Guide
March 12: Time to work on Opinion Piece
HW: Start Study Guide
March 13: Test Review
HW: Complete Study Guide
March 14: Test
HW: Finish Opinion Piece
March 17: Opinion Piece Due In Class
END JUDICIAL UNIT
Helpful Links
The Judicial Unit includes a full mock court. In the mock court students examine a current case. The Supreme Court has heard the case, but not decided it. Students must research the case. After research students will write what they believe they outcome should be. The case used in the mock court is Town of Greece v Galloway.
I have listed some links which may help your student with research.
I have listed some links which may help your student with research.
Why a Mock Trial?
Mock Trials are a great way for students to gain critical thinking skills. Mock Trials teach students research skills. They also help students learn public speaking. Students must learn to analyze information.
I have attached an article to further show the benefits of mock trials.
I have attached an article to further show the benefits of mock trials.