Drafting Board Essay: Should schools require students to participate in community service?

Should schools require mandatory community services for graduation? Or does requiring volunteer service defeat the point? Through this Drafting Board issue, you will study a policy that may already apply to you. Should students have maximum flexibility to develop their talents and skills? Or does mandatory service help students develop skills and discover interests? You will learn to connect claims, evidence, and reasoning to ultimately produce a structured and effective argument on this issue!
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Immigration Nation

Do you know how people become citizens of the United States? In Immigration Nation, you'll find out as you guide newcomers along their path to citizenship. You may play this game after you have completed the Immigration web quest.
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Immigration and Citizenship: webquest

In this web quest, you explore “coming to America.” Take a peek at the history of immigration, learn some reasons why people migrate and what attracts them to America, and look at the naturalization process.  Next, try your hand at the civics part of the naturalization test and hear what U.S. citizenship means to some brand new citizens.
There is a hand-out for the 
web quest- make sure you fill it out, and turn it in.

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complete assignment:   Immigration and Citizenship webquest

Responsibility Launcher

Yesterday, we learned that there are rights and responsibilities at each level of citizenship.  Today, you will play a game to see if you understand what those rights and responsibilities might be!

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Counties Work!

Do you want to make your community a better place to live? In Counties Work, you decide about the programs and services that affect everyone! Your choices shape the community, and your citizens’ satisfaction determines whether you’ll get re-elected for a second term. Choose wisely.
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States Rule! Webquest

At what age can you get your driver's permit? Depending on what state you live in, the answer is different. That is because each state has its own government and laws. Click here to learn more about state powers and governments:  States Rule Webquest

Argument Wars

Ever tried to win a disagreement? In Argument Wars, you will try out your persuasive abilities by arguing a real Supreme Court case. The other lawyer is your competition. Whoever uses the strongest arguments wins!  Choose 3 cases to play- fill out the hand-out and turn it in.  Make sure you log in!
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Cases include:

• Bond v. United States
• Brown v. Board of Education
• Gideon v. Wainwright
• Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier
• In Re Gault
• Miranda v. Arizona
• New Jersey v. T.L.O.
• Snyder v. Phelps 
• Texas v. Johnson

We the Jury Game

Have fun deciding a tough case while learning about what jurors discuss in the deliberation room. Choose from different civil cases, analyze evidence, weigh testimony, and use the right arguments to reach a fair and impartial verdict. 
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