Bell+Ringers

Bell Ringers are activities that start the class. Each class you are expected to complete the bell ringer first thing. You will receive credit for bell ringers.
=December 5th= Listen to the following case and decide if you would rule for or against Rosa? On a sheet of paper to turn in with your name on it, have the following: __List 3 ways in which you are for the argument__ __List 3 ways in which you are against the argument__

=December 1st= Should high school students be allowed to leave school premises for lunch? On a sheet of paper to turn in with your name on it, have the following: __List 3 ways in which you are for the argument__ __List 3 ways in which you are against the argument__

=November 29th-= Do students have the right to protest policy in public schools? On a sheet of paper to turn in with your name on it, have the following; __List 3 ways in which you are for the argument__ __List 3 ways in which you are against the argument__ =November 18th-= A poll shows that most young adults do not think they will be financially better off than their parents, but 77% think they personally can achieve the American dream, indicating that economic status may not play as large a role as in the past in defining the American dream for young people. //What do you think? Do you agree with the poll?// //How is the American Dream and one's economic status similar?// //How is the American Dream and one's economic status different?//

=November 16th-= Watch the [|news report] about the Missouri state law on reporting child abuse. Then tell me if you agree or disagree with updating the law? Should citizens with certain occupations be held responsible for reporting abuse? Should everyone? Explain. =November 14th-= When a professional athlete negotiates a salary, he or she is actually negotiating a contract. The Contract must meet all of the requirements that we will discuss in this chapter. Have you ever negotiated a salary? If you were Albert Pujols, what **__issues__** would you want to negotiate? (not just the amount of money) =November 10th-= Study for chapter 4 test! =November 8th-= Yesterday in the case of Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, the jury came to a verdict. What was the verdict? EXPLAIN how you agree or disagree with the verdict! =November 4th-= On a sheet of paper to turn in answer the following questions. Have you ever unintentionally caused an accident or an injury to another person or property? If so tell me about what happened and did you take responsibility? If not, tell about a time when you've seen someone else do this and how the situation was handled.

=November 2nd-= This section of chapter 4 will cover wrongs committed by one person that interferes with another person's rights. On a sheet of paper to turn in, list 5 basic personal rights that you would not want someone to interfere with.

=October 31st- HAPPY HALLOWEEN!= =October 26th-= Study for your test!! =October 24th-= Open the file, read the article, and answer the 3 questions at the bottom. =October 20th-= =October 14th-= Jamal was returning home from walking his dog, when he discovered a 13-year-old boy breaking into a car and stealing. Jamal unleashed and commanded his dog to attack the boy. The boy was seriously injured by the dog. Can Jamal claim self-defense? Why or why not? =October 12th-= What is the difference murder and manslaughter? =October 10th-= What local or regional organizations are you familiar with that help neighborhoods or communities protect themselves against crime? List ways in which they seek to protect themselves against crime? =October 4th-= Click [|here] to read an article. Have you heard of Amanda Knox's case? What are your thoughts on the Italian court system? What rights should one have when being in another country? EXPLAIN! =September 26th-= Click [|here] to read an article. Do you think the questions are appropriate for the jury selection process? EXPLAIN! =September 22nd-= Click [|here] to read an article. What would you have done if you were the supreme judge deciding on Mr. David's pardon? EXPLAIN your reasoning. =September 20th -= Click [|here] to read an article. On a sheet of paper to turn in answer number 7 and 8 (above the article). 7. What are some reasons a video would not “tell the whole story”? What parts of a story might be missing from a video? 8. If you were a policeman or a witness and wanted to lie about what had happened, how would watching a video help you to do so? =September 16th-= Tell me about a 'famous' court case! The background, ruling, your thoughts. BUT it CAN NOT be the Casey Anthony trial! =September 14th-= Since we have been talking about juvenile crimes, and one of the most common is theft.... have you ever stole something?? On a sheet of paper to turn in, confess to any crimes you have committed? Did you feel bad? Did you get caught? Punishment? I'll share my story! =September 12th-= Too tough or not enough? Read the following [|ruling]. On a sheet of paper to turn, in tell me your thoughts on the ruling. Is it enough? Not enough? Back up your thoughts. =September 8th-= On a sheet of paper to turn in, answer to this scenario. Joseph, age 17, robbed a local grocery store, stealing several cartons of cigarettes. Would he be considered a delinquent child to the courts? Why or Why not? =September 6th-= Can you name one Supreme Court Judge? Find out who they are and list them on a sheet of paper to turn in. =August 30th-= On a sheet of paper to turn in, write one paragraph describing one state or federal law or statue that you are familiar with. Think about your rights as citizens to drive, pay taxes, or vote. =August 26th-= On a sheet of paper to turn in, DESCRIBE in full sentences the 4 ethical character traits in your own words. (Honesty, Justice, Compassion, Integrity) =August 24th-= Watch the video below and on a sheet of paper to turn in, tell me your definition of what law means. media type="youtube" key="VU0gBI2Ofvk" height="345" width="420" =August 22nd-= Hot Sauce...? Too much ? Read this law blog from [|Wall Street Journal]. On a sheet of paper to turn in, tell me what you think? Is this mother out of line?

=August 18th-= On a sheet of paper to turn in, tell me what law you think is silly or crazy and why? How would you change it?

=August 16th-= On a sheet of paper to turn in, tell me why you signed up for Business Law and what you want to learn? Which area of Business Law are you interested in?