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Weeks 1-15
Week I
History: https://www.howthemarketworks.com/ and https://www.howthemarketworks.com/get-started-in-the-stock-market-game-with-our-online-game/
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Science: https://www.apologia.com/book-extras/ Password: StewardofHealth
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Logic: Intro to Debate Videos and Leader Lessons (pg 3, For members only)
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Week II
Science: https://www.apologia.com/book-extras/ Password: StewardofHealth
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Week III
Theology: Richard Dawkins and John Lennox Debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVEuQg_Mglw (Begin at 24:20 and end at 26:57)
Paul Davies’ article “Taking Science on Faith.” https://inters.org/node/2005
Science: Dr. Leaf “The Difference between the Nonconscious, Subconscious and Conscious Mind”
Week IV
Theology: Bahnsen vs Stein debate. (Begin around 40:14 and end around 41:36) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anGAazNCfdY
Literature:
–“Booker T. Washington Catches the Late Train,” on America’s Forgotten Heroes podcast by Bill Whittle: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/booker-t-washington-catches-the-late-train/id1553324105?i=1000618804829
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2uxkxmBKHUj9Smr16PIleC
–PragerU Five-Minute Video on “Who is Booker T. Washington?” [See “Leader Links”]
https://www.prageru.com/video/who-is-booker-t-washington
–PragerU Michael Knowles Book Club, “Carol Swain: Up from Slavery by Booker T. Washington”
https://www.prageru.com/video/carol-swain-up-from-slavery-by-booker-t-washington
Science: Dr. Caroline Leaf “…Technology Addiction and How to Free our Brains…”
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Logic: Bible Puns https://thinkaboutsuchthings.com/bible-puns-and-church-puns/#puns
Week VI
Logic: Speech categories & rules for competition: https://www.stoausa.org/speech-resources
Science: https://www.apologia.com/book-extras/ Password: StewardofHealth
Week VII
Theology: Dr. William Lane Craig’s video explaining “The Fine-Tuning of the Universe.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE76nwimuT0&list=PL9A91B68D2FB071C1
Week VIII
Theology: R.C. Sproul explains “Kant’s Moral Argument for the Existence of God.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UkX8piYHk0
Sean McDowell explains the Moral Argument: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTMN7NEl1SU
J. Warner Wallace explains the Moral Argument: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orubmApaA_s
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Science: https://www.apologia.com/book-extras/ Password: StewardofHealth
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Logic: LD Debate Round:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIyFURJOuF4
Week IX
Theology: Frank Turek’s closing speech in his debate with Christopher Hitchens. Begin at 1:57:30. https://vimeo.com/6148456
Literature: PragerU Five-Minute Video on “Frederick Douglass: From Slave to Statesman.”
https://www.prageru.com/video/frederick-douglass-from-slave-to-statesman
Science: Color Blind Test https://enchroma.com/pages/color-blindness-test
Hearing Test: https://www.starkey.com/online-hearing-test
Week X
Theology: Frank Turek on “Is God Immoral for Killing the Canaanites?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-tmbowUlO8
Frank Turek on “Is God A Moral Monster?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0oI-eNvw74
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Science: https://www.apologia.com/book-extras/ Password: StewardofHealth
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Logic: LD Ballot: https://www.stoausa.org/_files/ugd/559d9d_032b0eaba766489282e63277828dce88.pdf
Week XI
Theology: “Frank Defends His Explanation of Why God Allows Evil.” [See “Leader Links.”] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L8PhtgYJKE
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History: Dave Ramsey on insurance: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/insurance/types-insurance-cant-go-without?srsltid=AfmBOoqDmt9KckCJLtdAMcWJyfBWn_HEzkflK8M-WWRZtxNxr7Bfo8q-
Week XII
Theology: “Put that in your pipe and smoke it” debate segment between William Lane Craig and Peter Atkins from this week’s reading. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQL2YDY_LiM
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Science: https://www.apologia.com/book-extras/ Password: StewardofHealth
Week XIII
Theology: Frank Turek on “Are Miracles Really Possible? Really?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNn0FLkjyc4
William Lane Craig on “Are Miracles Possible?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnYvkeomwM0
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Science: Fasting video Dr. Axe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUyBq3UsZjM
Week XIV
Theology: Wesley Huff answers “Is the evidence for Jesus sketchy?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI8bxPMpGGA
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Science: https://www.apologia.com/book-extras/ Password: StewardofHealth
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Logic - Lincoln Douglas Debate Cases
Diplomacy vs Military Intervention
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DIPLOMACY AC: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PPgiV5CfqQ0MiH4z-a7Cr-E2YG0ODQhfMmjyl2Imy2s/edit?usp=sharing
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MILITARY INTERVENTION NC: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bWTtxiv0HxVuELgZYnZtGCn-J-qu-RirA91J5rawLOE/edit?usp=sharing
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Incrementalism vs Radicalism
INCREMENTALISM AC: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17rqLg1nJAbBygZDcgd7PTayHHEc9fJFMAmKVux9QwQ0/edit?usp=sharing
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RADICALISM NC: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yAVv8DulbqX2XKx4f73x1iAxnd4ZmAFj2puwOHvfQiU/edit?usp=sharing
Practical Skills vs Theoretical Knowledge
PRACTICAL SKILLS AC: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c0bmVFCCZVj3dHNaODxWBxdSdwLXMKIJFM58G8TmLOk/edit?usp=sharing
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THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE NC: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ga6YAsolyUHxMCcwQn34Pmkgd31G4yq-EEdl5HYnIHA/edit?usp=sharing
Summus I A Leader Links
Weeks 16-30
Week XVI
History: Reenactment of “Liberty or Death” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbghWFMLyiA
–Street Law’s “Mini Mock Trial” https://pressbooks.cuny.edu/lcassignments/chapter/mini-mock-trial/
–(If you need more specifics, here is another mock trial manual. It is more complicated, so simplify it to the needs of the class.) https://teachingcivics.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mini-Mock-Trial-Manual-Instructions-2014.pdf
State of Minnesota v. Max Paulson Student Handout with witness statements: (PRINT OUT ONE FOR PROSECUTION AND ONE FOR DEFENSE)
https://teachingcivics.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/State-v.-Max-Paulson-Mock-Trial.pdf
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Science: https://www.apologia.com/book-extras/ Password: StewardofHealth
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Logic: Click on the link below to get to the resolution page. [To get there on your own, go to “www.stoausa.org” and under the “For Members” section, click on the “Resources” page. Scroll down and click on the “Debate resources” page and tap on the “Resolutions” tab.]
https://www.stoausa.org/debate-resources
Week XVII
History: (For Mini Mock Trial information, see Week 15.)
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Science: Does the Bible Say Anything About Eating Habits?
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Logic: LD Ballot: https://www.stoausa.org/_files/ugd/559d9d_032b0eaba766489282e63277828dce88.pdf
Week XIX
History: PragerU 5-minute video on difference between a democracy and a republic
https://www.prageru.com/video/the-difference-between-a-democracy-and-a-republic
Activity #1: (Read the descriptions of each, if there is one):
“Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen”
https://constitutionnet.org/sites/default/files/declaration_of_the_rights_of_man_1789.pdf
–Mecklenburg Resolutions:
https://www.battlefields.org/learn/primary-sources/mecklenburg-resolutions-may-20-1775
–Lee Resolution:
https://www.battlefields.org/learn/primary-sources/lee-resolution
–Virginia Declaration of Rights:
https://www.battlefields.org/learn/primary-sources/virginia-declaration-rights-0
Activity #2: (Read the brief description for each letter):
–John Adams writes to his wife, Abigail, about the Declaration: https://www.battlefields.org/learn/primary-sources/most-memorable-epocha-john-adams-writes-about-declaration-independence
–John Hancock’s letter to Gen. George Washington: https://www.battlefields.org/learn/primary-sources/request-you-will-have-it-proclaimed-john-hancock-writes-george-washington-july
Literature: PragerU Michael Knowles Book Club, “Derryck Green: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee” (27 minutes).
https://www.prageru.com/video/derryck-green-to-kill-a-mockingbird-by-harper-lee
Science: Why is the breath of God significant?
Week XX
History: PragerU 5-minute video on “Why a Republic”
https://www.prageru.com/video/the-constitution-why-a-republic
Chart of Checks and Balances https://www.oconnoreln.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Checks-and-balances-4.jpg
Science: Baker’s Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology - Heart
Week XXI
History: PragerU 5-minute video on Article I https://www.prageru.com/video/the-constitution-the-limited-powers-of-congress
PragerU 5-minute video on the Three-fifths Compromise
https://www.prageru.com/video/why-the-threefifths-compromise-was-anti-slavery
Science: Labeled Skeleton
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Week XXII
History: PragerU 5-minute video on Article II
https://www.prageru.com/video/the-constitution-presidential-powers
PragerU 5-minute video on the Electoral College
https://www.prageru.com/video/do-you-understand-the-electoral-college
PragerU 5-minute video on Article III
https://www.prageru.com/video/the-constitution-the-supreme-court
PragerU 5-minute video on Articles IV-VII
https://www.prageru.com/video/the-constitution-a-nation-of-states
– Blank Electoral Map (Download the link and print one per student) https://electoralvotemap.com/blank-electoral-map/
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Science: https://www.apologia.com/book-extras/ Password: StewardofHealth
Week XXIII
History: PragerU 5-minute video on The Bill of Rights
https://www.prageru.com/video/the-constitution-our-bill-of-rights
“The Star-Spangled Banner” FULL VERSION https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXbbEA26Ec4
– Street Law instructions for “Mini Moot Court” https://pressbooks.cuny.edu/app/uploads/sites/147/2023/06/mini_moot_courts_strategy_05-13-2019.pdf
–1 Page Summary of Engel v Vitale https://s3.amazonaws.com/landmarkcases.org/Engel/Student/Background_Level_2_Engel_Student.pdf
–Street Law Case Summary, with arguments for each side, decision and impact
https://s3.amazonaws.com/landmarkcases.org/Engel/Student/Case_Summary_HS_Engel_Student.pdf
Week XXIV
History: “One Last Time” Audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPgDZBADR3Y or
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uV4UpCq2azs
–Justice Stewart’s dissent in Engel v Vitale https://s3.amazonaws.com/landmarkcases.org/Engel/Student/Decision_Excerpts_Dissenting_Engel_Student.pdf
Week XXV
History: PragerU 5-minute video on the Civil Rights Amendments XIII-XV
https://www.prageru.com/video/the-constitution-the-civil-rights-amendments
PragerU 5-minute video on The Progressive Income Tax
https://www.prageru.com/video/the-progressive-income-tax-a-tale-of-three-brothers
PragerU 5-minute video summarizing Amendments XI-XXVII
https://www.prageru.com/video/the-constitution-taxes-voting-rights-and-prohibition
PragerU 5-minute video on “Do the rich pay their fair share?”
https://www.prageru.com/video/do-the-rich-pay-their-fair-share
– Street Law instructions for “Mini Moot Court” https://pressbooks.cuny.edu/app/uploads/sites/147/2023/06/mini_moot_courts_strategy_05-13-2019.pdf
–1 Page Summary of Brown v Board https://s3.amazonaws.com/landmarkcases.org/Brown/Student/Background_Level_2_Brown_Student.pdf
–Street Law Case Summary, with arguments for each side, decision and impact
https://s3.amazonaws.com/landmarkcases.org/Brown/Student/Case_Summary_HS_Brown_Student.pdf
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Science: https://www.apologia.com/book-extras/ Password: StewardofHealth
Week XXVI
History: – Street Law instructions for “Mini Moot Court”
https://pressbooks.cuny.edu/app/uploads/sites/147/2023/06/mini_moot_courts_strategy_05-13-2019.pdf
–1 Page Summary of Brown v Board https://s3.amazonaws.com/landmarkcases.org/Brown/Student/Background_Level_2_Brown_Student.pdf
–Street Law Case Summary, with arguments for each side, decision and impact
https://s3.amazonaws.com/landmarkcases.org/Brown/Student/Case_Summary_HS_Brown_Student.pdf
Excerpts from the unanimous decision:
Week XXVII
History: “How A Bill Becomes Law” (Read pages 22-23)
http://mrsmcnickle.com/simulationhowabillbecomesalaw.pdf
Week XXVIII
History: Henry Cabot Lodge 4-minute audio recording of speech https://www.loc.gov/item/2004650542/
Roosevelt’s “Declaration of War” speech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lK8gYGg0dkE
–“How A Bill Becomes Law” (Read pages 22-23)
http://mrsmcnickle.com/simulationhowabillbecomesalaw.pdf
Week XXIX
History: JFK’s Inaugural Address https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEC1C4p0k3E
MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP4iY1TtS3s
Week XXX
History: Reagan’s “Inaugural Address” speech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8jV_1G9Yj4