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Unit 3: Government and Unrest. A Study in the Role of the Citizen Case Study: Ancient Greece. Essential Questions: How does the geography of a place impact the development of civilizations? Who holds the power? How does this group or person in power keep or lose power?
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Unit 3: Government and Unrest A Study in the Role of the CitizenCase Study: Ancient Greece Essential Questions: • How does the geography of a place impact the development of civilizations? • Who holds the power? • How does this group or person in power keep or lose power? • What role should the citizens have in government? Why? • Which form of government is most effective? Why? • How have debate and diplomacy shaped history?
Warm-up • Take out a pen/pencil
DBQ Essay Talking Policy: Talking (for any reason) results in a deduction of 5pts each time I have to ask you to not talk • DBQ regents essay: Government • Historical Context: Throughout history, societies have held different viewpoints on governmental decision-making and the roles of citizens in this decision-making process. The decision-making process can range from absolute control to democracy. • Task: Using information from the documents and your knowledge of global history and geography, write an essay in which you • Compare and contrast the different viewpoints societies have held about the process of governmental decision-making and about the role of citizens in the political decision-making process. • Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a political system that is under absolute control or is a democracy.
HOMEWORK* NONE – unless – you haven’t finished your Persuasive Speech Project!!!!
Warm-up* • Take out a pen/pencil
DBQ Essay Talking Policy: Talking (for any reason) results in a deduction of 5pts each time I have to ask you to not talk • DBQ regents essay: Government • Historical Context: Throughout history, societies have held different viewpoints on governmental decision-making and the roles of citizens in this decision-making process. The decision-making process can range from absolute control to democracy. • Task: Using information from the documents and your knowledge of global history and geography, write an essay in which you • Compare and contrast the different viewpoints societies have held about the process of governmental decision-making and about the role of citizens in the political decision-making process. • Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a political system that is under absolute control or is a democracy.
HOMEWORK NONE – unless – you haven’t finished your Persuasive Speech Project!!!!