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Good work thinking through how to link concepts related to civil liberties. This was our first iteration. We will be tackling this again using more concepts in the near future, as you guys definitely demonstrated strong critical thinking but also because so much of the AP exam concerns rights and liberties. Here are a couple pics I took:
As we all know, most PAS students choose to attend universities in the United States. While Taiwan and the US are both democracies, the scope and limitations of one's civil liberties differ in important ways. As aspiring residents (and citizens), it is very important that PAS students know what their rights will be, what they can say, think, and do--and not--within the scope of the law.
Your task will be to teach PAS students about their civil liberties. You get to choose the format. The only specific requirement is that it be something students can realistically refer to when in the US. This means no presentations, large posters, or essays. You might choose to make a pamphlet, digital book, video, or something else along those lines. Requirements: 1) You must explain ALL of the rights and their limitations contained in Text ch. 4 and Barron’s Ch. 5, focusing on:
3) It must include visuals, where appropriate Rough Draft notes and design plan: Due Thurs. Oct 16 Final Project: Due Thurs. Oct 23 Hey guys, By now you should have finished your Federalism chapters synthesis. Be sure to organize your website so that you have separate pages/sections for Chapter Syntheses and Blog Posts. For your reference, the details of the blog post assignment you began today are posted below and can also be found on Google Drive.
Your blog post must explain the background of the case, including how it relates to Constitutional civil liberties protections, summarize the arguments and evidence of the two camps, as well as clearly explain your reasoned analysis as to which you agree with more. Make sure you specifically draw on the arguments and evidence in your sources and that you cite them properly.
This is due on Tuesday by 8 p.m. You must also comment on at least two other posts by Tuesday at 11:59 pm. Your Federalism Test will be next Wednesday, October 15. On another note...
In examining civil liberties in the United States, it has always struck me that apart from AP US Government and Politics students, very few others at PAS will actually know the scope and limitations of their rights in the United States. This lack of knowledge is problematic given that the vast majority of you will be going to American universities. What happens if a police officer pulls you over while driving, or while a friend is driving? What are your rights and responsibilities? How far does your freedom of speech extend, and where must you draw the line? Do people know that police officers are allowed to lie to extract information? How can PAS students identify whether they are being asked to do things they do not have to? Your task in this major project is to effectively inform PAS students of their rights. This is not simply "pretend." Rather, you are going to find a creative way to provide PAS students with a resource they can draw on after they have graduated and are living in the United States. You get to choose the format of the project. You might make a pamphlet, video, digital book, even a smart phone app. What you may not do is create something that cannot be fully and easily accessed in the US, so no powerpoints, large posters, or essays. Specifically, you must meet the following requirements:
Your Rough Draft notes and Design Plan are due Thurs. Oct 16 Your Final Project is due Thurs. Oct 23 |