Thursday, April 30

Homework: none.  Composition Books due Friday May 8th.
In Class: Conclusions to Mystery, economics of UP, and Disney history.
Bell work: What crimes were committed?

Mr. Moore

Wednesday, April 29

Homework: none.
In Class: Discussion Exercise-
What was(were) the crime(s) committed? 
How was(were) the crime(s) committed?
Who commits the crime(s)?
Where was everyone?
Bell work: Which piece of evidence is the most important?

Mr. Moore

Tuesday, April 28

Homework none.
In Class: 8th Grade Final Tuesday, May 19 and Wednesday May 20 (Two parts). Discussion Exercise (a discussion involves listening, thought and response)
Bell work: Who is the killer?

Mr. Moore

Monday, April 27

Homework: none.
In Class: Discussion exercise to solve a murder.
Final Exam will cover (More to be added)
-The structure of the federal government
--focus on the three branches
---powers and responsibilities
-The Constitution
--focus on the Bill of Rights
Bell work: What made your super hero, super?

Mr. Moore

Monday, April 20

Homework: none.
In Class: Doing your taxes! Yay! W2 forms and 1040
Bell work: What would be a fair share to pay in taxes? Explain why.

Mr. Moore

Friday, April 17

Homework: none.
In Class: Saving money. The value of stuff; what is really priceless? UP.
Bell work: none.

Mr. Moore

Thursday, April 16

Homework: none.
In Class: W2, and the 1040. Saving for your future.
Bell work: Which type of crime is most prevalent, property crime or crimes against a person? Explain why.

Mr. Moore

Wednesday, April 15

Homework: none.
In Class: Courtroom work. How would Perry Mason do it?
Bell work: What crime was committed on the show?

Mr. Moore

Tuesday, April 14

Homework: none.
In Class: Winners and Losers: Conclusion of  Ohio Mock Trial . Trail procedure: What would Perry Mason do?
Bell work: What conditions must be met in order to charge someone with 1st degree murder?

Mr. Moore

Monday, April 13

Homework: none.
In Class: Degrees of murder, you are the prosecutor. What do you charge them with?

First degree: killing with the intent to kill. Usually requires premeditation. Also includes felony murder - an unplanned murder that occurs during the commission of a felony (example is defendant burglarizes a house and during the burglary kills the homeowner - no premeditation but committed during a felony).

Second degree: killing with the intent to do harm but not the intent to kill. Example - shooting someone in the leg with the intent to wound but not kill, and the victim bleeds to death.

Third degree: killing that resulted from indifference or negligence. Usually there must be a legal duty (parent - child), but can also include crimes like driving drunk and causing a fatal accident.

Bell work: What is murder?

Mr. Moore

Friday, April 10

Homework: none
In Class: The Great Vocabulary Review.
Bell work: none.

Mr. Moore

Thursday, April 9

Homework: Study for Vocabulary Assessment. Choose 30 words from the year's vocabulary to define and use in a proper sentence on Friday.
In Class: Why are there some rights middle school students should not have.
Bell work: What rights should middle school students not have?

Mr. Moore

Wednesday, April 8

Homework:  Vocabulary Review Test Friday (Covers the years words. All available on the blog).
In Class: Mock Trial work. Discussion of students' rights. Explain why each of the rights you chose for your bell work are important?
Bell work: Make a list of 5 rights students should have in middle and high school.

Mr. Moore

Tuesday, April 7

Homework: Yearend vocabulary review Friday.
In Class: Mock trial notes.
Bell work: Why are witnesses sworn in?


Mr. Moore

Monday, April 6

Homework: Whole year Vocabulary Assessment Friday.
In Class: Mock trial work.
Bell work: What is the issue that is being decided in the Mock Trial?

Mr. Moore

Thursday, April 2

Homework: none.
In Class: Answers for "Questions for Later!" Notes collected on the mock trial.
Bell work: What does it mean when a judge sustains or overrules an objection?

Mr. Moore

Wednesday, April 1 (April Fools Day)

Homework: None. Chapter Test on Friday. Relax, there is no Friday School. ;-) April Fools.
In Class: Notes on a trial. How to object in court.
Bell work: What is the purpose of an objection in a trial?

Mr. Moore