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= **Ms. Nardone's Classes -** **Second Semester - Quarter 3 and Quarter 4** = = *U.S. HISTORY - H.U.S.H. - CRIMINAL LAW - CIVIL LAW* = = Please check daily to keep up with your class! = = DOCUMENT DOWNLOADS = World Geography: in class assignment: 12/7
 * [[file:political parties.doc]]U.S. History and HUSH research worksheet assigned 11/8**
 * [[file:Dem-Rep paper.doc]]U.S. History paper (periods 2 and 4): due date 11/16**
 * [[file:HUSH political party rubric.doc]]H.U.S.H. paper: due date 11/17**
 * [[file:tag galaxy wksht.doc]]World Geography: due date 11/14**
 * [[file:New Deal.doc]]U.S. History: visual deadline date: 12/6, presentation date: 12/8**
 * [[file:New Deal-HUSH.doc]]HUSH: visual deadline date: 12/7, presentation date: 12/9**
 * [[file:5 THEMES PROJECT ASIA.doc]]World Geography: Deadline dates: 12/8, 12/13, 12/19**

[[file:sexual assault.doc]]CRIMINAL LAW: ASSIGNED, THURSDAY, 2/23, DEADLINE, THURSDAY, 3/8
CIVIL LAW: ASSIGNED, WEDNESDAY, 3/6

HUSH: DEADLINE, APRIL 2 HUSH DEADLINE, APRIL 2 U.S. HISTORY, DEADLINE, APRIL 2 U.S. HISTORY, DEADLINE, APRIL 2

HUSH AND U.S. HISTORY HUSH: DEADLINE, MAY 15

U.S. HISTORY: DEADLINE, MAY 17 CRIMINAL LAW: DEADLINE, MAY 16 CIVIL LAW: DEADLINE JUNE 4 U.S.H. AND H.U.S.H.: MAY 25 = DAILY UPDATES = = WELCOME TO SECOND SEMESTER = = = = FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2012 = = =

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CRIMINAL LAW: Graphed out the pre-court process for a misdemeanor charge including the initial appearance and arraignment as well as defining the three adult pleas.
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U.S. HISTORY: Students reported to the Computer Lab to complete Vietnam troop strength Data Sheet and create 3 graphs.
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H.U.S.H.: Please see above; include computing the average troop strength per president as well as the total U.S. troop deployment.
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CIVIL LAW - Students given an opportunity to research the Mottolo Pig Farm for their Negligence Tort summative.
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= WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012 =

U.S. HISTORY: Students read pages 536-540 in U.S. History text; discussed the political events leading to the Tonkin Gulf Incident and the resulting Tonkin Gulf Resolution.
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H.U.S.H.: Please see above; also discussed the political advantage of the Tonkin Gulf Resolution for President Johnson's presidential campaign and 1964 election.
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CIVIL LAW - Continued, A Civil Action, as a study in Strict Liability; distributed the rubric for the Mottolo Pig Farm paper. (please see above.)
= = = TUESDAY MAY 22, 2012 =

Due to Second Annual Tolerance Day activities, periods 1 - 4 were not held.
=== H.U.S.H.: Discussed the 25th amendment and its impact on the political structure during the second Nixon Administration in conjunction with the succession of LBJ to the presidency after the death of JFK and the fact that LBJ was the last president to serve without a vice-president. ===

= MONDAY, MAY 21, 2012 = = =

CRIMINAL LAW: Continued discussion of Due Process rights and the rights of the accused. Right to remain silent, who it protects and who it does not.
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U.S. HISTORY: Reviewed the events leading to the Rev. Quon Doc and the incident at Hue.
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H.U.S.H.: Discussed the events leading to Hue and viewed the video from the PBS Vietnam series.
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CIVIL LAW - Introduced, A Civil Action, as a study in Strict Liability; distributed the rubric for the Mottolo Pig Farm paper.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2012
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U.S. HISTORY: Students worked on their timeline or crossword puzzle (due Friday).
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H.U.S.H.: Discussed the aftermath of the Referendum Election, the rise of the Viet Cong, and viewed more of //Oswald's Ghost. Crossword puzzle distributed; due Friday.//
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CIVIL LAW - Reviewed through group white board exercise the elements of Strict Liability.
= TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012 =

= MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012 =

CIVIL LAW - Introduced Strict Liability through the text reading on pages 261-267
= FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2012 = = =

CRIMINAL LAW: Continued the video, Gideon's Trumpet, and discussion of legal principles (Supreme Court process, Am. 6 rights)
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= THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2012 =

= WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2012 =

PERIOD 5: HONORS U.S. HISTORY - Students may use this period to work on their project. If they would like to finish yesterday's video, please allow them that opportunity.
=== PERIOD 7: CIVIL LAW - The monkees are available for student use. Students are to research the case of the Florida A&M drum major who died by hazing. Students are to complete a research fact sheet which they will use tomorrow to complete a Negligence Assessment. ===

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**TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2012**

 * PERIOD 1 – CRIMINAL LAW – Students are to read pages 152 – 154 and on page 153 do #12.10 in Street Law text. After about 15 minutes, please start the video, Gideon’s Trumpet.**


 * PERIOD 2 and 4 – U.S. HISTORY – Students are to complete a reading fact sheet on pages 531-535) in U.S. History. After 20 minutes please start the DVD, Oswald’s Ghost. For each class, please make sure that the DVD starts at the beginning. (Students can help with this; DVD is run through the computer and shown on the whiteboard through the LCD projector)**


 * PERIOD 5 – HONORS U.S. HISTORY – Please see above**


 * PERIOD 7 – CIVIL LAW – Students are to read pages 257 – 260 in the Street Law text and thoroughly respond to 20.2 and 20.5 The remaining time may be used quietly, within the room.**

= MONDAY, MAY 7, 2012 =

= FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012 =

**CIVIL LAW** - Application and review of the three elements of the Reasonable Person Standard and completion of Negligent Tort worksheet.
= THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012 =

CRIMINAL LAW: **Researched the Goss vs. NH case and discussed the facts of the case.**
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**U.S. HISTORY: //Due to junior class field trip to SNHU,// students conducted research on their Cold War summative assessment project.**
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**H.U.S.H.: Please see above.**
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**CIVIL LAW** - Application and review of the four elements of negligence using case handouts. and completion of Negligent Tort worksheet.
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CRIMINAL LAW: Researched and discussed Greenwood vs. California as it applies to the 4th Amendment. Distributed summative assessment project information and rubric. (see above)
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**U.S. HISTORY:** Compared President Obama's secret trip to Afghanistan and the alliance treaty (threat of Al-Qaeda) and the threat of Communism with the Vietnamese independence movement.
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**H.U.S.H.:** See above; background to Ho Chi Minh and discussion about the death of Osama bin Laden.
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**CIVIL LAW** - Examined the case of Mekish Rai vs. Taco Bell to identify the four elements of Negligence Torts.
= = = TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012 =

CRIMINAL LAW: Examined 4th amendment rights of students through the case of TLO vs. NJ.
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**CIVIL LAW** - Introduced the concept of Negligent Wrongs, application to plaintiff and defendant, the four elements of negligence, and the reasonable person standard.
= MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2012 = = =

CRIMINAL LAW: Updated Zimmerman bail case and introduced the Grantham homicide case: discussed the two charges of second degree murder with one victim.
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**CIVIL LAW** - Students researched one of the following cases and completed a computer fact sheet: intellectual property case, copyright infringement case, patent law case.
= = = FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2012 =

= THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2012 =

**CIVIL LAW** - Students completed their Steinhauer/Kovacevic papers.
= = = WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2012 =

**H.U.S.H.:** Students read pages 464-466 in American Odyssey and completed a Reading Fact Sheet. After, began a Cold War video on the Berlin Wall. :
= = **CIVIL LAW** - Students watched an e-60 video on an assault case with criminal and civil implications and began summative assessment ( 2paragraph paper: 1 on civil and 1 on criminal)

= = = TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2012 = = =

CRIMINAL LAW: Discussed consent search limits with roommates; plain view and the 4th Amendment
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**U.S. HISTORY:** Students read pages 398-404 in U.S.History to introduce Cold War era unit. Topics included: review of WW2 conclusion, end of alliance between U.S. and U.S.S.R.
= = === **H.U.S.H.:** Students read pages 464-466 in American Odyssey to introduce the Cold War era for U.S. foreign policy 1945-1965 unit. Conversation includes: review of WW2 end, Yalta Conference agreements, Communism and Capitalism. ===

= MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2012 =

= FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2012 = = =

CRIMINAL LAW: Continued discussion on Evidence Continum, Terry search and interogation, and the Greenland shooting.
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**CIVIL LAW** - Discussed property I.W. and introduced the three types of property (real, personal, intellectual)
= = = THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2012 =

**CIVIL LAW** - Students read pages 230-237 and did 19.4 and 19.5; researched Erin Andrews I.W. tort and complete a computer research fact sheet.
= = = MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2012 =

FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2012 * Welcome to the first day of the fourth quarter!
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= THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2012 * //Please note that Powerschool grades have been updated today and the grades posted reflect all submitted work. History classes have significant end of the quarter work due Wednesday, 4/4 and Criminal Law grade does not reflect today's unit summative assessment. Please see me or e-mail me if you have any questions.// =

**CIVIL LAW** - Continued video, Philadelphia, to reinforce Intentional Wrongs category of sexual discrimination; researched and discussed the trial characteristics of tort law.
= WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2012 * //Please note that Powerschool grades have been updated today and the grades posted reflect all submitted work. History classes have significant end of the quarter work due Wednesday, 4/4 and Criminal Law grade does not reflect today's unit summative assessment. Please see me or e-mail me if you have any questions.// =

**H.U.S.H.: Please see above.**
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= TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2012 * //Please note that Powerschool grades have been updated today and the grades posted reflect all submitted work. History classes have significant end of the quarter work due Wednesday, 4/4 and Criminal Law grade does not reflect today's unit summative assessment. Please see me or e-mail me if you have any questions.// =

**U.S. HISTORY:** Continued project update conferencing with students. Today is a work day to complete E. Till paper and work on summative project with Wednesday deadline.
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**H.U.S.H.: Please see above.**
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**CIVIL LAW** - Continued video, Philadelphia, to reinforce Intentional Wrongs category of sexual discrimination; researched and discussed the I.W. case regarding the Lottery winnings.
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= = = MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012 * //Please note that Powerschool grades have been updated today and the grades posted reflect all submitted work. History classes have significant end of the quarter work due Wednesday, 4/4 and Criminal Law grade does not reflect today's unit summative assessment. Please see me or e-mail me if you have any questions.// = = =

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CRIMINAL LAW: Students completed Summative Assessment on Crimes of Ilegal Entry, Illegal Taking, Personal Harm, and Property Harm. Assigned reading for next unit: pages 134-141 in Street Law.
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**U.S. HISTORY:** Continued project update conferencing with students. Today is a work day to complete E. Till paper and work on summative project with Wednesday deadline.
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**H.U.S.H.: Please see above.**
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**CIVIL LAW** - Begin video, Philadelphia, to reinforce Intentional Wrongs category of sexual discrimination.
= = = FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2012 = = =

CRIMINAL LAW: Summative Assessment on Crimes of Ilegal Entry, Illegal Taking, Personal Harm, and Property Harm.
=== **U.S. HISTORY:** Begin Till paper (6 paragraph summary/response paper: 1 paragraph introduction, 3 paragraphs summary and 2 response OR 2 parpagraphs summary and 3 paragraphs response - see rubric). Project Conferencing begins today. === = =

**H.U.S.H.: Begin Till/Martin comparison/contrast paper (8 paragraphs - 1 introduction, 1 conclusion, 3 paragraphs for each case: see rubric).**
= = === **CIVIL LAW** - Discussion on specific categories of Intentional Wrongs (Personal Harm, Property Harm, Emotional Distress, False Imprisonment). Examined huntingtonpost.com article on sexual discrimination tort filed against the governor of Iowa to introduce this tort. === = = = THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2012 = = =

**U.S. HISTORY:** Completed Emmett Till video; discussed paper that will be written starting tomorrow when project conferences begin. **Please note: project deadline is Wednesday, April 4.**
= = === **H.U.S.H.: After questionable start (on my part), completed Emmett Till video and began discussion for in-class compare and contrast paper on the Till and Martin cases for tomorrow when project conferences begin.** **Please note: project deadline is Wednesday, April 4.** ===

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**CIVIL LAW** - In class research on Intentional Wrongs and summary paragraph (please see worksheet in orange folder).
= = = WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2012 =

CRIMINAL LAW: Began content review for assessment; reviewed characteristics of second degree murder and applied to current case.
=== **US. HISTORY- Reviewed yesterday's content information and introduced "Eyes on the Prize" for Emmett Till case. Students to complete, over next two days, Video Fact Sheet in preparation for in-class essay.** === = =

**H.U.S.H.: Introduced "Eyes on the Prize" after discussion on Trayvon Martin case updates and research.**
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**CIVIL LAW** - Identified the three categories of torts (Intentional Wrongs, Negligence, Strict Liability) and explored examples of each.
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CRIMINAL LAW: Discussion of 634:1 and :2, Criminal Mischief and Arson. Test on Thursday, notes from 3/6; note card provided for test assist.
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**H.U.S.H.: Students conducted in-class research on the Trayvon Martin case in preparation for the Emmit Till case.**
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**CIVIL LAW** - Tort process: plaintiff, defendent, statute of limitations, dual court liabilities
= = = MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2012 =

CRIMINAL LAW: Discussion of RSA 635, Burglary; impact of second crime, Class A Felony, and day/night time.
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**H.U.S.H.:** Discussed de jure and de facto segregation; introduced Trayvon Martin case
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**CIVIL LAW**: Introduced new unit, Tort Law with reading in text pages 210 - 217.
= = = FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2012 = = =

CRIMINAL LAW: Discussion of Manchester police officer shooting and statutes regarding Inchoate crimes in N.H.
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**U.S. HISTORY:** Students were given an in-class crossword puzzle for content reinforcement.
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**H.U.S.H.:** Please see above
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**CIVIL LAW**: Final tax problem for assessment; watched NPR video and listened to //Morning Edition// program regarding the history of the federal income tax.
= = = THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012 =

**CIVIL LAW**: Final tax problem for assessment; watched NPR video and listened to //Morning Edition// program regarding the history of the federal income tax.
= WEDNES DAY, MARCH 21, 2012 =

CRIMINAL LAW: RSA 633 including Criminal Restraint, False Imprisonment, and Stalking; discussion of the Jeffrey Curley case. Fagan paper due today.
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**U.S. HISTORY:** Continued research on Civil Rights paper.
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**H.U.S.H.:** Same as above
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CRIMINAL LAW: Explored RSA 633 and investigated Stephen Fagan case; 4 paragraph summary of case due Wednesday, 3/21.
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**U.S. HISTORY:** Distributed rubric and instruction sheet for Civil Rights project (see above); began research on topic selection. PLEASE SEE ME FOR VISUAL RUBRICS.
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**CIVIL LAW**: Continued with Tax law and 1040 EZ
= = = = = MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2012 - //Please note: as of 3:30 pm, all work submitted has been entered into Powerschool. Please check your grades for accuracy and contact me if you have any questions. FYI: some papers are in the OUT Folder with no names!// =

**CIVIL LAW**: Continued with Tax law and 1040 EZ
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CRIMINAL LAW: Concluded discussion of robbery; continued with A&E Biography on Ted Bundy.
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**U.S. HISTORY: Continued Passing Glory and application to Civil Rights era.**
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**H.U.S.H.: See above**
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**CIVIL LAW**: Continued with Tax law and 1040 EZ
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CRIMINAL LAW: Researched Hollis case of Reckless Conduct and applied the law regarding firearm use; RSA 636 re: robbery and identified characteristics.
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**U.S. HISTORY: Continued Passing Glory and application to Civil Rights era.**
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**CIVIL LAW**: Continued with Tax law and 1040 EZ
= = = WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2012 =

**CIVIL LAW**: Continued with Tax law and reviewed W-4; introduced W-2 and 1040 EZ
= TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2012 =

= MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2012 =

CRIMINAL LAW: Reckless Conduct, Criminal Threatening, Deadly Weapon definition (RSA 625:11).
=== **U.S. HISTORY: Created family tree of nationality to demonstrate Homer Plessy's racial make-up and impact on Louisiana law; concluded comments on Civil Rights background; introduced video //Passing Glory//.** ===

C**IVIL LAW**: Introduced 16th amendment and the tax on income. Explanation of the W-4 form and its meaning of declaration ( 0, 1) for exemptions. Paper deadline c.o.b. today.
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CRIMINAL LAW: Discussed characteristics of Second Degree Assault and examined definitions through RSA 625:11. Paper deadline is 2:30 pm for full credit.
=== **U.S. HISTORY: Researched and completed research sheet on Plessy vs. Ferguson; discussed impact of case on race relations in the 20th century; began discussion of Civil Rights organizations (NAACP, Back to Africa Movement, Tuskeegee Institute)** === === **H.U.S.H.:** Discussed the background of the federal withdrawal from the rights' enforcement (Election of 1876) and students took part in mock Voting Rights Test; researched Jim Crow laws and discussed their impact. ===

MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2012 (I am out today so assignments are listed below.)
=== CRIMINAL LAW: Students are to use the laptops to work on their paper due Thursday. **U.S. HISTORY:** Students are to read pages 55 -5 9 and on page 59 select 5 terms to define from question #1. **H.U.S.H.:** See above **CIVIL LAW**: See criminal law ===

**CIVIL LAW**: Completed A&E Ted Bundy Biography: assigned specifics for research paper (see above).
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**H.U.S.H.:** When the Emperor was Divine: written assessment and group focus questions.
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TUESDAY,FEBRUARY 21, 2012
= = = **CRIMINAL LAW**: Continued discussion 632:A with discussion of 632-A:4 and a review of Class A Misdemeanor; age and action as two characteristics in sexual assault cases. = = = == **U.S. HISTORY**: Introduced new unit on the Early Civil Rights era focusing on the time period of 1948-1963 and bacground of 1787-1905. Began examination of U.S. Constitution (Art. 1,Sect. 2, paragraph 3) and text readings pages 6, 36-39. == = = = **H.U.S.H.:See above; first historical novel reading due tomorrow with assessment.** = = =

**CIVIL LAW**: Continued video, //The Deliberate Stranger//
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**CRIMINAL LAW**: Introduced RSA 632 and 632:A with discussion of 632-A:4 and a review of Class A Misdemeanor; age and action as two characteristics in sexual assault cases.
== **U.S. HISTORY**: Summative Assessment on WWII today. //Students who miss today's test will take it, during their study hall, when they return to school. Please e-mail me if you have any questions or concerns about this.// ==

= **H.U.S.H.:**Summative Assessment on WWII today. //Students who miss today's test will take it, during their study hall, when they return to school. Please e-mail me if you have any questions or concerns about this.// __When the Emperor was Divine__ - read to page 57 by 2/22=

**CIVIL LAW**: Continued video, //The Deliberate Stranger//
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**CIVIL LAW**: Continued video, //The Deliberate Stranger//
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012
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**CRIMINAL LAW**: RSA 630:1-b, Truth in Sentencing Act, reviewed Juvenile status, selected cases for research paper. (see above) Research Douglas, Mass., manslaughter case for tomorrow's discussion.
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U.S. HISTORY: Discussed the Bermuda Conference and Bretton Woods Conference; in in class worksheet on exchange rates. Test on Thursday,
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H.U.S.H.: Introduced Truman's foreign policy and fear of communism's role in post-war era. Continued with video.
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CIVIL LAW: Discussed Kerkorian case and introduced background to N.H. divorce statutes. (RSA 458:7 and 458:7-a)
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**CRIMINAL LAW**: Discussed RSA 630:1a and its characteristics. Assigned homicide case chart (see above) to determine topic for research paper.
== U.S. HISTORY: Students completed in class timeline of events to reinforce time sequence leading to the proposed invasion of Japan. Continued with Ken Burns WWII program. //Remember: WWII battle paper deadline is Friday, 2/10.// ==

H.U.S.H.: Began discussion on the PTO with readings (U.S. History pges. 377-379 and American Odyssey pages 415-417)
== CIVIL LAW: Examined legal differences between marriage and living together through chart; discussed the Law of Equity with engagement rings including: donor, donee, absolute gift, conditional gift, RSA 508:11, quid pro quo ==

**CRIMINAL LAW**: Discussed the Susan LeFevre case and the statute of limitations; judicial discretion, evidence law (625:10) and beyond a reasonable doubt.
=== U.S. HISTORY: Read pages 386 - 390 (pgs. 462-464 in American Odyssey) to introduce Yalta Conference and its connection to Casablanca Conference; impact on U.S. and Allied Powers objectives and goals. ===

U.S. HISTORY: Read pages 411 -412 in American Odyssey as introduction to the conferences and decisions that shaped the conduct of WWII: Operation Barbarosa and the Casablanca Conference.
=== H.U.S.H.: Used the following events (Ribbentrop-Molotov Agreement & Operation Barbarosa) to establish Stalin's reluctance to support the Casablanca Conference; discussed the foreshadowing for future events in 1945. ===

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2012
=== **CRIMINAL LAW**: Continued with RSA 625:8 and :9; introduced: culable, incarceration, statute; discussed: characteristics of violation, misdemeanor, felony including statute of limitations using 625:8 and 625:9. ===

U.S. HISTORY: U.S. strategy for WWII as introduction to research paper (see above); used remainder of period to indentify military battle for paper.
== H.U.S.H.: U.S. strategy for WWII as introduction to research paper (see above); discussed impact of Operation Barbarosa on U.S./U.S.S.R. relations; introduced Muslim quote (...enemy of my enemy is my friend...) and applied to U.S. foreign policy. Discussed the role of Africa in early ETO battles. ==

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 - Friday, January 20, 2012
= //All papers in the In Folders have been evaluated and posted. This includes projects. Late work will be accepted until January 20. Delayed opening today: no periods 2 or 4.// =

Tuesday, January 17, 2012
=//All papers in the In Folders have been evaluated and posted. This includes projects. Late work will be accepted until January 20. Delayed opening today: no periods 2 or 4.//=

Friday, January 13, 2012
= //All papers in the In Folders have been evaluated and posted. This includes projects. Late work will be accepted until January 20. Delayed opening today: no periods 1 and 3.// =

**Thursday, January 12, 2012**
= No school today; H.U.S.H. and U.S. History tests will be tomorrow, Friday, January 13. Enjoy the snow and drive safely! =

=__//Wednesday, January 11, 2012//__= =//All papers in the In Folders have been evaluated and posted. This includes projects. Late work will be accepted until January 20.//= == **//Criminal Law://** Continued discussion on Search and Seizure of property: rights of multiple tennants in an apartment, the exclusionary rule, and scope of search of a police officer requiring the right to be where the officer is. ==

**//Criminal Law://** Students did read pages 161 - 163 on The Pleas and Plea Bargaining. Notes and discussion on all aspects of these including the meaning of Not Guilty.
== **//U.S History:// Students read pages 396 - 400 in American Odyssey. Discussed background to the rise of Adolf Hitler including his personal life, failed art career, role in WWI, establishing the Jews as a scapegoat, and the role of religion.** == == **//H.U.S.H.://** Students read pages 396 - 400 in American Odyssey. Discussed background to the rise of Adolf Hitler including his personal life, failed art career, role in WWI, establishing the Jews as a scapegoat, and the role of religion. ==

**//World Geography://** Continued from yesterday; more Place characteristics and more Nigeria video.
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**//U.S History:// Due to interuptions, not all classes were conducted. Discussion regarding the background to Adolf Hitler.**
== **//H.U.S.H.://** Discussed the principles of Communist and Fascist philosophy and compared the two; quid pro quo between the people and their government; first amendment issues and //The history of the Occupy Wall St. Movement//. ==

**//World Geography://** Continued from yesterday; more Place characteristics and more Nigeria video.
= __Tuesday, December 13__ =

**//Criminal Law://** Students did research in the Computer Lab and applied the concepts of the Grand Jury to the case of Jerry Sandusky.
== **//U.S History:// Reviewed the principles of Fascist and Communist dictatorships and the rights of the 1st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Applied these principles to the video on //The History of the Occupy Wall St. Movement.// In period 4 also talked about the dictatorships and secret police in Haiti under the Duvaliers and the ton ton markot.** ==

== **//H.U.S.H.://** Discussed the principles of Communist and Fascist philosophy and compared the two; quid pro quo between the people and their government; first amendment issues and //The history of the Occupy Wall St. Movement//. ==

**//World Geography://** Continued from yesterday; more Place characteristics and more Nigeria video. Collected part 2 of research project.
= __Monday, December 12__ =

**//Criminal Law://** Read section in Street Law on Grand Jury, Preliminary Hearing and discussed the specifics of each.
== **//U.S History:// Students read 324-325 in text on the rise of European dictatorships. Reviewed the Treaty of Versailles and its impact on U.S. foreign policy. Project presentations were given as well.** ==

**//World Geography://** Part 2 of project due tomorrow. Discussed the theme of Place and began video on Nigeria to demonstrate Place differences between the capital cities of the U.S. and Nigeria.
= __Friday, December 9__ = =// I am absent today; students will be watching supplemental videos. //=

**//World Geography://** Students will watch //Inside the White House// and complete video fact sheet.
= __Thursday, December 8__ =

**//Criminal Law://** Watched video of Worcester, Ma. case involving an interogation that was subject to the exclusionary rule.
== **//U.S History:// Discussed the impact of the Bolshevik Revolutionon on Russia's early withdrawal from WWI (Treaty of Brest Litovsk) as well as Germany's role as responsible party for the war. Impact of these events on U.S. also discussed.** ==

**//World Geography://** Conferenced with students regarding project research deadline; students read pages 415-418 and completed questions 1 & 4.
= __Wednesday, December 7__ = == **//Criminal Law://** Researched the case of Miranda vs. Arizona and its impact on the 6th amendment right to an attorney, the 5th Amendment right to silence and the creation of Miranda Rights. Also discussed similar local case (Colbert vs. NH ) == == **//U.S History:// Discussed the impact of the Bolshevik Revolutionon on Russia's early withdrawal from WWI (Treaty of Brest Litovsk) as well as Germany's role as responsible party for the war. Impact of these events on U.S. also discussed.** ==

__Tuesday, December 6__
== **//Criminal Law://** Researched the case of Escobedo vs. Illinois and its impact on the 6th amendment right to an attorney. Terms: writ of certeorrari, exclusionary rule. Cook murder case paper due tomorrow (defendant's dementia: see Concordmonitor.com) == == **//U.S History:// Reviewed wikipage access with students and collected part one project submissions. Researched the locations (architecture and real estate) of Versailles Treaty and Portsmouth Treaty.** ==

__ Mon day, December 5__
== **//Criminal Law://** Researched and submitted two bail cases; information included: defendant, bail set, jurisdiction, possible reasons for the bail amount. Due Wednesday: 5 paragraph summary and response to the latest issue in the Cook murder case (defendant's dementia: see Concordmonitor.com) ==

**//Criminal Law://** Discussed denial of bail in N.H. and the specifics of who can be denied bail: bail bonder role.
== **//U.S History:// In class reading, pages 175-179. Began discussion of the Great War and the two factors that supported U.S. involvement in the Great War. See above for project specifics and due dates.** ==

**//H.U.S.H.://** Watched 20th Century video on WWI
== **//World Geography:// Completed work progress evaluation on each student regarding research for project. Students continued with research in the computer Lab.** Please see above for project specifics and due dates. ==

**//H.U.S.H.://** Read pages170-172 and 175-177 for U.S. foreign policy during the Great War. Please see above for project specifics and due dates
== **//World Geography://Completed work progress evaluation on each student regarding research for project. Students continued with research in the computer Lab.** Please see above for project specifics and due dates. ==

**//H.U.S.H.://** Conducted Book Club meeting to conclude Uprising. Please see above for project specifics and due dates
== **//World Geography://Completed work progress evaluation on each student regarding research for project. Students continued with research in the computer Lab.** Please see above for project specifics and due dates. ==

**//Criminal Law://** In class reading, pages 155 - 158 in Street Law. Discussed the booking process and its relationship to the 5th amendment.
== **//U.S History:// Continued with the aftermath of the Russo-Japanese War and the Treaty of Portsmouth: impact on Korean-Japanese relations: rise of democracy in China and the role of Mao Zedong and Communism: role of Alfred Nobel and the Nobel prizes.** ==

== **//H.U.S.H.://** Formulated plans for Book Club review tomorrow including written discussion questions. Continued with the aftermath of the Russo-Japanese War and the Treaty of Portsmouth: impact on Korean-Japanese relations: rise of democracy in China and the role of Mao Zedong and Communism: role of Alfred Nobel and the Nobel prizes. ==

**//Criminal Law://** Completed //Gideon's Trumpet: introduced new unit "Pre-court Process"//
== **//U.S History:// In class reading, pages 153 - 155; introduced new unit - U.S. Foreign Policy: 1900-1935: background to Russo-Japanese War, European expansion into Eastern Asia, Treaty of Portsmouth, 1905.** ==

== **//H.U.S.H.://** In class reading, pages 153 - 155; introduced new unit - U.S. Foreign Policy: 1900-1935: background to Russo-Japanese War including weak governments of Russia and China; referenced Berlin Conference of 1895; compared Japan's geography and needs with 18th century England: European expansion into Eastern Asia, Treaty of Portsmouth, 1905 ==

== **//World Geography:// Students used the atlas information on pages 484, 548, 616, and 684&686 to select the country for their Asia project. Students completed a white index card with choices from each section and supported their final choice with three sentences. Index card was turned in at the end of the period.** ==

**//H.U.S.H.:// See above**
== **//World Geography:// Used reading worksheet from yesterday's maps for classnotes and discussion. In class work: researched population figures for the following cities: Portsmouth, NH: Boston, Ma: New York City: Washington, DC: Richmond, Va: Changchin, China: Bejing, China: Shanghai, China: Hainan Dao: Raymond, NH** ==

__//**Tuesday, November 15**//__
== **//Criminal Law://** Discussed the nuances of RSA 635:1, Burglary including structure, nighttime and second crime definitions. Distributed note card for summative which has been rescheduled to Thursday. Due today: //5 paragraph essay on Dr. Conrad Murray.// Summative Assessment, test, on Wednesday, 11/15. ==

**//U.S History:// FDR's New Deal, CCC, WPA, Social Security,and role of compatible political parties.** Democrat-Rep. paper due tomorrow!
== **//H.U.S.H.: Read pages 362-366 and 373-375 in American Odyssey. FD//**R's New Deal, 3 R's, CCC,WPA,Social Security, and role of compatible political parties. __//Uprising//__ - //read 211 - 252 for Wednesday, November 16. Dem-Rep. paper due Thurs.// ==

__// **Monday, November 14** //__
== **//Criminal Law://** Completed research on RSA: 635:2 on tresspassing and began burglary. choate crimes, 2 parties of criminal adversary system, 2 parties of the civil system, difference between plaintiff and prosecutor. Due today: //5 paragraph essay on Dr. Conrad Murray.// Summative Assessment, test, on Wednesday, 11/15. ==

**Wednesday, November 9**
== **//Criminal Law://** Researched RSA: 635:2 on tresspassing. Also discussed: in choate crimes, 2 parties of criminal adversary system, 2 parties of the civil system, difference between plaintiff and prosecutor. //For Monday, 11/14: 5 paragraph essay on Dr. Conrad Murray.// ==

== **//H.U.S.H.: D//**istributed rubric for political party paper. Research and writing time as available. Please see rubric for specifics. __//Uprising//__ - //read 211 - 252 for Wednesday, November 16.// ==