Bogle

In my past Poli Sci class I taught a unit on freedoms and civil liberty. The unit always concluded with a controversy that was timely. Euthanasia or the right to die is the last major topic I used for this discussion. (This is going to be a huge topic in the next 25 years as the baby boomers age.) I would like to explore this topic.

tool usage:

simple list: freedom of speech freedom of religion right to bear arms
 * visual ranking - rank freedoms in order of importance**

great events that changes rights like the civil rights act, or the patriot act Does the limitation of states rights positively or negatively influence or individual rights? concentration of federal power highway money held to force seat belt legislation national educational standards may be dictated from DC in future (this could be connected to money from Race to the Top or some other program)
 * seeing reason- "timeline" of events and how they have changed rights and freedoms throughout history (better or worse)**


 * showing evidence- construct arguments for right to die / euthanasia debate**

Final project- opinion paper on what freedom means to you. Use "right to die" info as starting point for examples used to back up your argument. //I am currently attempting to decide how to use their opinions. I may have them write them in a wiki so others can comment. Presenting is an option, but lengthy process for individual assignment. Groups don't work when you are trying to stress individual opinion, which is the core of democracy.//

**The Seeing Reason and Showing Evidence tools allow students to make comments on each others maps and thoughts. We will investigate this option further on Thursday. This may be a way you could incorporate individual opinion. Carla** Why do we have limitations on our rights/freedoms? ||  || How have citizens rights changed throughout U.S. history? ||  ||
 * **Curriculum-Framing Questions** ||
 * **Essential Question** || What is freedom? ||  ||
 * **Unit Questions** || How do the rights we are granted by the government influence our perception of freedom?
 * **Content Questions** || What rights do we have as U.S. citizens?