4th Q Daily Log-Econ/Gov-Medefind

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Date: 3/15/22 Objective: Keep working on Mock Election

Websites

Bell Ringer: I agree often / rarely (choose) with Today I am thankful for: family
people my age because I tend to hangout with
older family members. Because: I have family

Starter what? Voter ID laws in US States. Predict what might happen as a result of the
starter: The states that only request it, people
Starter why? Some states require id to be able could find a way to vote multiple times.
to vote and other states only request it.

Date: 3/16/22 Objective: Work on Mock Election

Bell Ringer: Children are born to parents, not Today I am thankful for: friends
governments” agree or disagree? I disagree
because when they go to public schools, Because: they make me happy
governments control and tell what to teach in
public schools.
Starter what? The Story of the Romeike family Predict what might happen as a result of the
starter: People start to realize how much
freedom we have in the US.
Starter why? Romeike's family came to the US
from Germany because they were threatened
by Germany's government for homeschooling
their kids.

Date: 3/17/22 Objective: Work on Mock Election

Bell Ringer: What is the most important thing to Today I am thankful for: food
understand about forgiveness? Forgive but
never forget. Because: food helps me survive.

Starter what? The Story of St. Patrick Predict what might happen as a result of the
starter: People realize St. Patrick isn’t Irish.
Starter why? St. Patrick was from Britain.

Date: 3/18/22 Objective: Last day to work on Mock Election

Bell Ringer: How do candidates get their Today I am thankful for: phones
message across to voters?
Because: able to communicate with people far
away.

Starter what? more social media = loneliness Predict what might happen as a result of the
minutes vs hours How would you grade starter: People might use their phone less
yourself with your social media use? I would when they see how long they are actually on
give myself an F. their phones.

Starter why? I am on my phone for hours a day.

Date: 3/21/22 Objective: Examine congress in action

Bell Ringer: Laws are like hot dogs you never Today I am thankful for: houses
want to see them being made.
Because: they kept you from the weather
Starter what? Supreme Court Issues Major Predict what might happen as a result of the
Property Rights Decision in Favor of starter: I don’t know.
Landowners: Cedar Point Nursery v. Hassid

Starter why? Landowners should keep their land

Date: 3/22/22 Objective: Finish congress in action notes

Bell Ringer: The “real” leader of the House is Today I am thankful for: schools
Nancy Pelosi and the “real” leader of the Senate
is Chuck Schumer. Because: it's a place where kids come to learn.

Starter what? Corporal punishment by state Predict what might happen as a result of the
starter: Students would still misbehave
Starter why? If students are not listening to their
teachers, or being rude they could get spanked.

Date: 3/23/22 Objective: Create a good law or get rid of a bad

law

Bell Ringer: I believe we have (too much, just Today I am thankful for: laws
right, too few) laws because
Because: is someone does something bad
they are held accountable by law.

Starter what? Should the US adopt a Chinese Predict what might happen as a result of the
style digital currency and get rid of physical starter: Currency in the US could change if the
dollars? US adopts chinese currency.

Starter why? No, because it would be easier for

hackers to get your money.

Date: 3/24/22 Objective: Check out mock election websites

and place your votes

Bell Ringer: One trick to running an effective Today I am thankful for: teachers
campaign to have a good argument.
Because: they teach students.

Starter what? Department of Homeland Security Predict what might happen as a result of the
v. New York. starter:
Starter why?
Date: 3/25/22
Bell Ringer: Should students be allowed to
openly endorse drug use at school events?
Starter what? Morse v. Frederick, 2007
Starter why? I don’t know
Date: 3/28/22
Bell Ringer: bills must pass the house of reps +
senate before going to the president for signing
Starter what? Should race be considered when
choosing people for college?
Starter why? No
Date: 3/29/22
Bell Ringer: There are 435 members of the
House and 100 members of the Senate
Starter what? Senator to the Facebook CEO,
How do you define "hate speech"?
Starter why? Hate speech is talking down on
someone.
Date: 3/30/22
Objective: Write a bill
Today I am thankful for: water
Because: it keeps you hydrated.
Predict what might happen as a result of the
starter: I don’t know
Objective: Attempt to pass your bill through
your house of Congress
Today I am thankful for: trees
Because: trees release carbon dioxide
Predict what might happen as a result of the
starter: People of color would not want to
attend college.
Objective: Receive bills from the other house
Today I am thankful for: colleges
Because: you get to pick what you want to
learn about in college.
Predict what might happen as a result of the
starter: People could start realizing that they
are saying a hate speech to someone.
Objective: Send bills that passed both house to
the president
Bell Ringer: Presidents usually _______ or Today I am thankful for: my mom
_______ bills
Because: some people don’t have moms

Starter what? CA Gov. Newsom loses COVID-19 Predict what might happen as a result of the
church ruling at Supreme Court starter: People could start disliking Gov.
Newson.
Starter why? They should be allowed to go to
church

Date: 3/31/22 Objective: Examine the office of the president

Bell Ringer: The Executive branch is led by the Today I am thankful for: my dad
president.
Because: some people don’t have dads

Starter what? Spending on Ads in the 2020 Predict what might happen as a result of the
Election starter: Get more people to vote for a certain
party
Starter why? More ads more people could vote
for you

Date: 4/1/22 Objective: Compare presidential campaign ads

Bell Ringer: I think the most effective campaign Today I am thankful for: my brother
ads are social media ads
Because: he teaches me a lot of helpful things

Starter what? Privacy, Amazon Alexa, and Predict what might happen as a result of the
Murder starter: I don’t know

Starter why? none

Date: 4/4/22 Objective: Look at the powers of the president

Bell Ringer: The president's plane is air force 1, Today I am thankful for: hats
his chopper is marine, and his car is the beast.
Because: they look cool

Starter what? Discretionary vs Mandatory Predict what might happen as a result of the
Spending 1962 to Today starter:
Starter why? To see how much the price on
everything has risen

Date: 4/5/22 Objective: Examine the role of the VP

Bell Ringer: One power the president has is Today I am thankful for: shoes
Pardon prisoners.
Because: they keep your feel clean

Starter what? who in this room is most likely to Predict what might happen as a result of the
make this list. starter: everyone could see everyone as
motivation.
Starter why? Me, along with everyone else

Date: 4/6/22 Objective: Examine the process of running for

president

Bell Ringer: If you could work in the press Today I am thankful for: soap
following a presidential candidate, would you?
Why or why not? Because: it keeps your hands clean

Starter what? If a biological male who identifies Predict what might happen as a result of the
as a female competes in women’s sports, is this starter: People could think it's unfair
a violation of Title IX?

Starter why? Yes, it is because you can’t just

change your identity.

Date: 4/7/22 Objective: Discover your political party

Bell Ringer: My family tends to vote democrat Today I am thankful for: movies
and I believe that I will tend to vote for
democrat. Because: something to watch when there is
nothing to do

Starter what? Can you trademark a band name Predict what might happen as a result of the
like "Slants" that the government deems starter: People have to watch what they name
offensive? their bands.

Starter why? For some people it could be

offensive.
Date: 4/8/22 Objective: Discover your political party

Bell Ringer: I generally like the idea of Today I am thankful for: electrolytes
LESS/MORE government control because
Because: give you energy

Starter what? School Vaccine Exemptions by Predict what might happen as a result of the
state starter: People move to different state due to
their state not being exempted.
Starter why? More states should be exempted

Date: 4/11/22 Objective: Finish political party research

Bell Ringer: When does life begin? Today I am thankful for: gyms
When you're born.

Because: gyms help motivate people to get in

shape.

Starter what? Who was Jane Roe? Death of Predict what might happen as a result of the
Jane Roe and Abortion numbers starter: More abortion

Starter why? Jane Roe is Norma McCorvey.

Date: 4/12/22 Objective: Continue Executive Branch Notes

Bell Ringer: The president's cabinet are his Today I am thankful for: family

Because: some people don’t have families

Starter what? Living Arrangements for people Predict what might happen as a result of the
25-34 years old- are these changes positive or starter: nothing
negative for society?

Starter why?
I think it is negative to society.

Date: 4/13/22 Objective: Examine the history of guns in the

SC
Bell Ringer: The second amendment protects
The right to own a ccw.
Starter what? What is going on in Shanghai?
Does the Chinese Communist Party recognize
any limits to its power over the lives of Chinese
citizens? What role does the 2nd Amendment
play in protecting citizens from totalitarianism?
Starter why? To protect the rights to own a ccw.
Date: 4/14/22
Bell Ringer: The average Californian works from
Jan 1st to March just to pay their taxes.
Starter what? Tax Freedom Day by State
Starter why? Tax Freedom Day is the day when
the nation as a whole has earned enough money
to pay its total tax bill for the year.
Date: 4/25/22
Bell Ringer: How often do you separate yourself Today I am thankful for: weekends
from your cell phone? When I am eating with my
family. Because: weekdays are tiring
Starter what? How are cell phones affecting our
ability to focus on schoolwork, and what can we
do about it?
Starter why? Cell phones can distract us from
schoolwork.
Date: 4/26/22
Today I am thankful for: Good health
Because: good health is important
Predict what might happen as a result of the
starter: Some people could feel more safe and
other don’t feel safe that citizens are caring
guns.
Objective: Examine how much the government
taxes by state
Today I am thankful for: A good night’s sleep
Because: some people don’t get good night
sleep
Predict what might happen as a result of the
starter: nothing
Objective: Examine the Supreme Court
Predict what might happen as a result of the
starter: Schools could start forcing students to
not bring their cellphones to school.
Objective: Analyze how China uses its power
to influence Hollywood
Bell Ringer: When you watch movies do you Today I am thankful for: transportation
notice the messages in the film? No
Because: it’s beats walking

Starter what? The Iron (Movie) Curtain: How the Predict what might happen as a result of the
Chinese Government Conquered Hollywood starter: They continue doing what they are
doing.
Starter why? The Chinese are financing some of
your favorite films, buying theater chains, it is a
growing trend.

Date: 4/27/22 Objective: Continue SCOTUS Notes

Bell Ringer: Should the US government reduce Today I am thankful for: wifi
spending or raise taxes?
Because: internet

Starter what? spending vs revenue ---Nearly Predict what might happen as a result of the
Two-Thirds Oppose Higher Taxes starter: If you make more money you should
pay more taxes.
Starter why? Spend less than you revenue

Date: 4/28/22 Objective: Observe the methods governments

use to monitor citizens

Bell Ringer: "When governments fear the Today I am thankful for: netflix
people, there is ______. When the people fear the
government, there is ________.” Because: it’s a cheap service to watch movies

Starter what? How is marital status connected Predict what might happen as a result of the
to financial well being? starter:

Starter why? With continuously married people

enjoying considerable economic benefits that
accumulate over the life course.

Date: 4/29/22 Objective: Examine a system where the

government has total control

Bell Ringer: Which one of the Bill of Rights Today I am thankful for: waking up secs before
would have most helped the citizens of the your alarm
districts? Why? The first amendment
 Because: you could turn it off before it rings

Starter what? What is Procedural Due Process? Predict what might happen as a result of the
How might this apply to you? starter:

Starter why? Procedural due process refers to

the constitutional requirement that when the
federal government acts in such a way that
denies a citizen of a life.

Date: 5/2/22 Objective: Imagine a society where only the

government has guns

Bell Ringer: A society where only the Today I am thankful for: chapstick
government has weapons would be better
because there would be less deaths Because: it helps when your lips are chapped

Starter what? Rapper Ice T on Guns Predict what might happen as a result of the
starter: Won’t happen anytime soon
Starter why? He said he will give up his guns
when everybody else does.

Date: 5/3/22 Objective: Evaluate which you prefer, peace or

freedom

Bell Ringer: I would rather have peace because Today I am thankful for: gps
Everything would be peaceful
Because: so you don’t get lost

Starter what? Would you allow a microchip Predict what might happen as a result of the
under your skin to serve as your identification? starter: People could start getting microchips
implanted.
Starter why? No I wouldn’t allow it

Date: 5/4/22 Objective: Stay focused on what is important

Bell Ringer: If “a cheerful heart is good Today I am thankful for: Freedom of religion
medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the
bones,” how can you practice being more Because: we are able to express our religion
cheerful? without consequences

Starter what?Officer Kevin Briggs just listened Predict what might happen as a result of the
and saved a life starter: People should start paying attention to
 their friends' behavior.
Starter why? It takes one person to change
someone's life forever.

Date: 5/5/22 Objective: Continue analyzing a film where

some exhibit prideful behavior

Bell Ringer: “Pride goes before destruction, a Today I am thankful for: A bed to sleep on
haughty spirit before a fall.” How can you be
more humble? See how people that are less Because: some people are less fortunate and
fortunate live. don’t have beds.

Starter what? Can we auto correct humanity? Predict what might happen as a result of the
starter: It can’t happen overnight
Starter why? No

Date: 5/6/22 Objective: Work on project and analyze film

where some speak harshly

Bell Ringer: “A gentle answer turns away wrath, Today I am thankful for: indoor plumbing
but a harsh word stirs up anger,” how can you be
more calm in your responses to help prevent Because: it's very convenient
conflict?

Starter what? Abortion laws by state if Roe
overturned
Starter why? A law might get passes to do with
abortion.
Predict what might happen as a result of the
starter: People either agree of disagree with
abortion

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