Wednesday, December 10, 2008

The Judicial Branch Continued

Civics/Government
SS8CG6 The student will explain how the Georgia court system treats juvenile offenders.
a. Explain the difference between delinquent behavior and unruly behavior and the consequences of each.

b. Describe the rights of juveniles when taken into custody.
c. Describe the juvenile justice system, emphasizing the different jurisdictions, terminology, and steps in the juvenile justice process
d. Explain the seven delinquent behaviors that can subject juvenile offenders to the adult criminal process, how the decision to transfer to adult court is made, and the possible consequences


Essential Question (s):
How are juveniles treated differently under our judicial system?

Warm up:
None
A:

Today in Class:
Today we took a closer look at the juvenile justice system in Georgia. We watched a film called the "Sentencing of Bill Thomas." While watch the students completed a listening guide that we will use with tomorrows activity.

Constitution of the State of Georgia:
http://sos.georgia.gov/elections/constitution_2007.pdf

Full Power Point Ch. 15:
http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/powerpoint/GA8-CH15.pps

Our Textbook:
http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/ga_05/

Our text book in Audio Format:
http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/audio.aspx

Textbook password:
ga11hist

Homework:
Study the graphic organizer from yesterday for Friday's quiz, and review for Tuesday's 3 Branches Test.

Long term Assignments:
Unit 4 Three Branches of Georgia Government Test Tuesday, December 16, 2008.

Today in Georgia History:
December 10, 1834 The Georgia Senate agreed to a report of its Committee on Public Education and Free Schools recommending the appropriation of $10,000 on the condition that two or more neighboring states agree to contribute proportionately "for the purpose of endowing a Southern Institution for the education of the deaf and dumb."

Link-O the Day:
http://www.djj.state.ga.us/

My Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org