Wednesday, January 11, 2012

American Court System - Miller & Filloramo

Using the following links, you will be able to research:

The history of the American court system
How a jury is selected
Jury responsibilities
Famous court cases

*****In addition to online sources - the library has many print sources and copies of court cases available for your use*********

Outline of US Legal System

Understanding Federal and State Courts

Student Resources in Context

NYJuror.gov

Guide to Criminal Cases in NY

Crime Library

Famous Cases - FBI

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Multiple Intelligences Test - Psychology

You will create a lesson/demonstration on a topic of your choice. The lesson will need to include at least 4 of the multiple intelligences that we have studied.

Select your group's topic
Write your goals for the lesson/demo
Decide which multiple intelligneces you will focus on during your presentation and gather materials needed to achieve those goals
Decide on activities that will support and engage your 4 types of learners
Hand in a copy of your presentation with written goals, 4 different Multiple Intelligences and activities that will be used
Present to the class
Self Assessment - Did you meet the needs of the 4 types of learners?

Please utilize the print sources provided and the resources below for your research

Howard Gardner

APA- American Psychological Association

Student Resources in Context

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Religions of the World - Ms. Sherlock

Using books and internet links - you will be able to find the following information:::

Name of the religion

Areas of the world where it is practiced

Beliefs

Rituals/sacrifices

Major holidays and their significance

Behavior expected of members of this religion

Religions of the world

Religious Tolerance

Godweb