INSTRUCTIONAL SCRIPT P.E.O.P.L.E. S.S. ELECTIVE: U.S. GOVERNMENTACTIVITY
3: Body 1: External Identity Influences.- FILMING
LOCATION: We’re outside the University of Wisconsin Law School, 975 Bascom
Mall, Madison, WI 53706, due to its connection to this week’s enrichment
topic. This week we are investigating
the connection between your dominant identity and external influences – most
specifically, the U.S. Court system.
- Review
the semester-long project goal: You will use common topics from the Social
Studies Elective class U.S. Government to answer questions about how much of
YOU is YOU, and how much of YOU is created by government and society. Your final project can be a reflective
research essay, OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF ORGANIZED COMMUNICATION (song, movie,
play, simulated social media responses, etc.) – just as long as it answers all
areas outlined in the Activity 8-9 writing guide.
- Today’s
focus is on: you examining influences on your EXTERNAL identity, even if
you do not consider it your dominant identity.
Remember, external identity is how we present ourselves to the
world. We tap into our external identity
whenever we must interact with groups and organizations. And when it comes to interacting with groups
and organizations, one of the most influential – and intimidating – is the U.S.
Court System.
- When you
view the text, be sure to look for: the ways in which America’s court
system influences our identity. Direct
your focus to pages 3 and 4, paying particular attention to “Influences on the
Supreme Court” for your nation-wide opinion and “State Courts” for influences
on your local opinion. Remember, the
U.S. Court system does MUCH more than handle criminal cases. In reality, most of the action involves civil
rights, civil liberties, business disagreements, traffic violations, and
domestic issues (marriages, divorces, estates, etc.). Reflect and honestly question the direct and
indirect influences our court system has on you.
- The goal
is for you to be able to: recognize possible influences on your external identity. Even if you’re never charged with a criminal
offense, the U.S. Court system is a major influence your external identity.
Research and reflect upon your memories and experiences to reach your own
conclusions about the ways your external identity is influenced by the
government.
- Remember, the tutor or PEOPLE staff person
working with you is a student just like you during social studies
enrichment. Work together to complete
the activity and place all work in the submission folder before leaving home
base.
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