Today in class we will discuss the 2nd Amendment articles, and focus on the Supreme Court Case DC vs Heller.  Students will discuss the constitutionality of some bans, sort primary source quotes into dissenting and majority opinions, and decide on a fishbowl question to research for homework.

March 5th Calendar

Homework: Research the assigned question for the fishbowl discussion tomorrow. YOU MUST HAVE WRITTEN NOTES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION

Research questions:Should teachers be allowed to bear arms in public school?

DC v. Heller Video from class

Helpful links and videos for your homework research (Pay attention to the sources and the biases they include):

https://www.mass.gov

https://home.nra.org/

https://lawcenter.giffords.org/gun-laws/policy-areas/hardware-ammunition/assault-weapons/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/i-voted-against-an-assault-weapons-ban-

https://www.washingtonpost.comits-time-to-bring-back-the-assault-weapons-ban-gun-violence-experts-say