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Civics and Political Economics

Civics and Political Economics. Mr. Morelock. Thursday, 1/31/08. Start: Pick one of the articles below from the 1/30/08 Ann Arbor News and do an RSR: “Truth and consequences” “Edwards will quit primary contests” “Clinton gets 50% of votes in Florida’s Democratic primary”

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Civics and Political Economics

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  1. Civics and Political Economics Mr. Morelock

  2. Thursday, 1/31/08 • Start: • Pick one of the articles below from the 1/30/08 Ann Arbor News and do an RSR: • “Truth and consequences” • “Edwards will quit primary contests” • “Clinton gets 50% of votes in Florida’s Democratic primary” • “McCain’s Fla. Win puts him on top” • “Kilpatrick to address city tonight from his church” • “Speech is well received”

  3. Thursday, 1/30/08 • Objectives: • Explain what politics is and why people participate in it • Explain how power, legitimacy and authority are related in government using examples • Create a chart to illustrate the five general purposes of government • Homework: • Binder and materials (due Tomorrow)

  4. Thursday, 1/31/08 • Agenda: • RSR • Spiral through yesterday’s objectives • Finish notes: Unit 1 – What is government? • Create a classroom chart for examples of the five general purposes of government

  5. Wednesday, 1/30/08 • Start: • Should the HPV vaccine be mandatory for 6th grade girls? • PaulaZahnNow - HPVVaccinationforPre-Teens • Mandatory vaccination debate in PG county Maryland • Discuss the videos • Write a two paragraph RSR

  6. Wednesday, 1/29/08 • Objectives: • State a position on a current public policy issue – mandatory vaccinations • Define politics and government • Identify three ways government starts • Homework: • RSR on “District pulls plug on speech” (due tomorrow) • Summarize case, discuss civics standards and state your position • Minimum of two paragraphs • 100 – 150 words • Binder and materials (due Friday)

  7. Wednesday, 1/30/08 • Agenda: • Mandatory vaccinations RSR • Video • Discuss • Write • Spiral through yesterday’s work • Discussion notes: Unit 1 – What is government?

  8. Tuesday, 1/29/08 • Start: • Who are the people and what are the events that you believe have shaped your worldview1? • Minimum two paragraphs for credit • 1 Basic or core beliefs about how the world works, what is right and wrong, what values are most important, and why things are the way they are

  9. Tuesday, 1/29/08 • Objectives: • Understand requirements and expectations outlined in the course syllabus • Explain the case of “District pulls the plug” and the considerations involved in denying free speech • Write a summary and state a position on the school’s decision (Civics HSCE 2.2.5 and 3.4.4) • Homework: • Syllabus form (due tomorrow) • RSR on “District pulls plug on speech” (due tomorrow) • Summarize case, discuss civics standards and state your position • Minimum of two paragraphs • 100 – 150 words • Binder and materials (due Friday)

  10. Tuesday, 1/29/08 • Agenda: • Read “District pulls the plug” • Resource: http://usconstitution.net/xconst_Am1.html • Reread and discuss in small groups • Write an RSR for the article • Read the article in class • Summarize the article in one to two paragraphs • Reflect on the importance of the article… • Discuss civics standards, your position on the case, how it relates to government and/or the economy • Discuss Syllabus

  11. Monday, 1/28/08 • Start: • Tell me who you are in a paragraph. Include the usual stuff; things like your family, interests, what you’re involved in at school or outside of school, the name of your pet cat…You get the picture. • In a second paragraph, describe something you believe you know a lot about (a favorite band, a sport, animals, etc.). This could be anything, but it should be something you’re into not something that bores you.

  12. Monday, 1/28/08 • Agenda: • Share biography paragraphs with someone you don’t know that well • Introduce your partner to the class • Discuss Syllabus • Homework: • Extra Credit: Watch the State of the Union Address (tonight at 9:00 pm). Take notes. Then, neatly summarize the key points/policies the president discussed • Syllabus form signed (due Wednesday, 1/30/08) • Get materials: 3-ring binder, paper, dividers, pens, pencils (due Friday, 2/2/08)

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