Monday, March 21, 2011

Lesson 85 (in AP Gov): Tuesday, March 15th

Today's objectives:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to differentiate between justice and fairness and between equality and equity and apply these concepts to our justice system. They will also be able to explain the principles of our justice system as established in the Constitution.

Agenda:
1) Do-now: journal on justice and fairness (followed by class discussion)
2) What does the Constitution say makes for a fair trial? Why? (primary source activity with Constitution)

HW: Read “Choosing Which Cases to Decide” and prepare for granting certiorari activity