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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:

https://s3.amazonaws.com/landmarkcases.org/Brown/Student/Decision_Unanimous_Excerpts_1954_Brown_Student.pdf

 

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 

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