Unit+2

Why do we have laws? What are some of the different purposes that laws can serve?
 * 10/19**
 * Do Now:**


 * We have laws to keep us together and to keep us safe and civilized. Most laws are for safety, laws to protect rights of individuals and many more.



2. **Think/Write** the following questions: Law : Rule(s) that are enforced by the government that people of the community/given area have to follow. Policy : a course of action adopted and pursued by a government, ruler, political party, etc. The difference between a law and a policy is a law has to be followed and if it isnt there is a consequence. A policy is more like a action that needs to be followed and continued to be followed like a routine. The similarities of the laws are that they all have coinsequences and they all have a reason for them to be enforced. They all prevent something bad from happening. The differences between the laws are they all havep different consequences and different reasons. What are some of the purposes of these laws and policies? The laws protect citizens for example one envoles being expelled from school, another protects you against prejudism/being judged , and another is for equality. Yes. The citizens of the area or community or the area of the place that the laws and policy aplies to.
 * Define the words **law** and **policy.** What are the differences between them?
 * What are the similarities and differences among these laws and policies?
 * What values do you think are represented in these laws or policies. Exlain.
 * Do any the laws you read about affect your daily life in school?
 * Whose rights are being protected in these laws and/or policies?
 * What social problems or issues do these laws or policies address?


 * What is the background for the law or policy's creation? Why do you think the law was made in the first place?

=‍Do Now:= How are events in the news portrayed? What kind of information does the media give you? It depends on the level of fame or popularity the situation has. For example if it involves someone famous they make it abig deal but if it involved someone that isnt known as well it would just be a regular news situation and it wouldnt be cared about as much. They always make it something thats going to catch the eyeof the viewer.
 * 10/21**



Shootings, school safety, and security. because young students were dieing. Sometimes
 * What social problem or issue do these events highlight?
 * How do you think these events prompted communities to push for the creation of laws or policies?
 * What do you think of the way the media portrays the problem of school safety in the US? Why do you think that?
 * What are some positive and negative consequences of the media's increased attention to school safety and incidents of school violence?


 * Evaluate: Is it effective to create a law or policy to address a problem? Does it solve the issue - why or why not?**

=‍Homework:= Complete Journal #1 - What events and experiences have shaped your views about school safety? How have school safety laws and policies affected your daily life at school? i had an experience at my middle school when the school got locked down because someone had a beebee gun and amo for the beebee gun. that experience opened my eyes to things that dont normally happen but could.