A student project to explain the ideas of the philosophers of the industrial revolution.  Students can choose traditional ways to demonstrate learning or more creative means.  This student chose to write and produce a song.

WH - Dan G - Industrial Revolution-Song

How A Bill Becomes A Law Poem

Gov - gorman/melendez

Terrorists attacked, and the nation got scared
Bush was quick to react with the Patriot act
It let them watch Osama
Now they're watching your mama
Tapping into our phone lines
and everything you've ever googled
Hubbage. Check!
4chan. Check!
Don't get me started on 9gag
In 2006, they passed it again,
Now it is time for them to make a choice,
Is it constitutional?
Where are their boundaries?
Will they be allowed to spy on us?
Now in 2015 it's come around again,
congress still wants us to be oppressed. 
We need to speak up and make our displeasure known,
is our government someone we can trust?
YEEEAAAAHHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOO 
Solo
Nick, did you know that after the 2001 Anthrax attacks, congress rushed to pass legislation to strengthen security controls?
Gee wiz, wow! I didn't know that. How about my own facts for you, man?
Did you know the patriot act is actually a backronym, and it stands for Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001
This also expanded use of National Security Letters, which allowed the Federal Bureau of Investigation to search telephone, email and financial records without a court order. 
Golly, gee I didn't know that!
Bye folks, thanks for coming, I'm glad you've come to listen to our song!
And remember, jet fuel can't melt steel beams!

Anthony Gurovski: Guitar/Vocals
Nick Jennings: Guitar/Vocals
Max Sterner: Drums/Bass/Lead Yelling/Production



Patriot Act (Government Project)

Introduction:

In congress, many congressmen are campaigning against government funding for Planned Parenthood. At the state level, including many states such as Texas, these politicians have already succeeded in defunding Planned Parenthood. The main issue that they have with the organization is their ability to perform abortions, which many people in the United States consider to be immoral. With the issue of abortion aside, however, there are many other tragic consequences that these politicians fail to realize and address properly. In fact, only 3% of all services offered by Planned Parenthood are abortion-related. The other 97% of services include things such as STD and STI tests, breast cancer screenings, contraceptives, as well as adoption referrals and classes to help new mothers and fathers throughout their pregnancies and into parenthood. Nearly all of the clients at Planned Parenthood do not have access to these services at other locations, or do not have the financial means to receive them at other clinics. 

Lyrics

Once I needed birth control,
 but I didn’t get it cause they defunded planned parenthood
Once I needed birth control

There are many women, who need help every day
They need services from planned parenthood to stay healthy
But people are against one part of the organization
And that part is controversy towards abortion

I needed adoption referrals
But I didn’t get it cause they defunded planned parenthood
I needed adoption referrals

There are many things, the president can do
He can veto the bill to help people like you
As chief citizen, he advocates for people
Proving why planned parenthood should be legal


Once I needed cancer screening, the doctor told me
Go seek help at P&P
But I didn’t get the help that I need

(planned parenthood)

There are people in congress, trying to defund it
So the other representatives need to vote against it
Gotta get those votes with me, at least those in favor
Or bore the people to death with a filibuster 

Once I needed STD tests
But planned parenthood was defunded so I didn’t get that
Once I needed STD tests

Soon controversy will be in court, justices should support
The right for people to access planned parenthood
Soon controversy will be in court

We’re still fighting for our rights
My woman birthed children for me
But that wouldn’t happen if they had contraceptives for me
Most of my kids are with me, but I’m still out seeking money
Cause the support from P&P is gone, you should be sorry

Soon planned parenthood will be gone, unless the government can change your life 
And then your life can becomes a better one, It will make women so happy when they get the help they want. I hope that Texas changes to be just like Vermont 

Soon planned parenthood will be gone
And they’ll think that they have won
Cause I’ll have a lot of children and no treatment
Soon planned parenthood will be gone 

Soon planned parenthood will be gone
And they’ll think that they have won
Cause I’ll have a lot of children and no treatment
Soon planned parenthood will be gone 
Once I needed birth control,
 but I didn’t get it cause they defunded planned parenthood
Once I needed birth control

Once I needed birth control


Planned Parenthood

Patrick Dunleavy and Ellie Frega's "What Matters to Me Project"
Lyrics:
A long long time ago, back in old Chicago
There was a man named Henry... 
He started the Society for Human Rights which ignited the LGBT fight
And they became the first equal rights group
The group published a newsletter hoping to make the world better
But... with no voice they were not heard 
I have a dream I hope will come true
That you’re equal with me
And I’m equal with you
I wish we were all free to love who we love
That’s a world I’d love to be a part of
Then in 1969, New York cops had crossed the line
They raided the Stonewall Inn and caused a massive scene
Riots broke out on the street, but they would not accept defeat
They fought back but in the end the inn went up in flames
To-day in 2016, Pat McCrory was being mean
And he signed a bill that made some people mad
It was about the bathrooms, and took away their right to choose
And use the one you’re more comfortable with
I have a dream I hope will come true
That you’re equal with me
And I’m equal with you
I wish we were all free to love who we love
That’s a world I’d love to be a part of
So here is what we know, homophobia has got to go
Because people cannot choose who they love
Republicans: stop tradition. Let focus on a new mission
Of love and happiness for every boy and girl
Nine judges made their vote, Obama began to promote
For equal marriage rights to everyone and all 
I have a dream I hope will come true
That you’re equal with me
And I’m equal with you
I wish we were all free to love who we love
That’s a world I’d love to be a part of
While some change has been made, our fight will never really fade
We can’t allow our future president to bring us all down.
We’ll keep standing for the right to love whoever that we might
And we will keep singing our song to the world.
We have a dream we hope will come true
That you’re equal with me
And I’m equal with you
We wish we were all free to love who we love
Cause love is love
Cause love is love
Cause love is love

Love Is Love (Lava Cover)

First Nations Property Ownership Act ft. Annalil

After 21 years I'm stepping away. But I had a promise to keep to my dad, and my students. 
In the past days I've been reminded from my former students why I truly had the best job ever.

WH - Dan G - Industrial Revolution-Song

Shawn McCusker

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