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Today we began the new unit. Unit 7 is all about Economics and the choices we make as citizens and as a nation regarding our limited resources and our endless wants and needs. Classwork - Students completed Concepts 7A Homework - Students are to cut out flashcards and have them ready for next class. Also - Unit terms are now on QUIZLET FOR STUDENTS TO BEGIN STUDYING. http://quizlet.com/39981206/economics-concepts-7a-flash-cards/
We will be reviewing for Unit 6 Test using Quizlet.
Here is the link to join the class so you can compete against each other for high score. http://quizlet.com/join/zYhuBdxaE Here's the link to Unit 6 study terms: http://quizlet.com/_ngjzh ENDURING UNDERSTANDING
Individual voters are small compared to powerful interest groups that form around big social issues. Interest groups are groups of voters who work together for a cause to influence government. ESSENTIAL QUESTION How do interest groups influence government policy? QUIZ 1 - 6.1, 6.2, 6.12-6.13 DAY TWO WORKING ON FILMING AND EDITING INTEREST GROUP PROJECTS ENDURING UNDERSTANDING Individual voters are small compared to powerful interest groups that form around big social issues. Interest groups are groups of voters who work together for a cause to influence government. ESSENTIAL QUESTION How do interest groups influence government policy? · PPT- 6.2 - Cloze notes INTEREST GROUP TV AD PROJECT
ENDURING UNDERSTANDING AMERICAN GOVERNMENT OPERATES AT THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE. VOTING IS THE MAIN WAY THE INDIVIDUAL EFFECTS PUBLIC POLICY. ESSENTIAL QUESTION WHAT SOCIAL FACTORS INFLUENCE A CITIZEN'S WILLINGNESS OR ABILITY TO VOTE? Procedure/Instructional Strategies PPT NOTES 6.12 - 6.13 - CLOZE NOTES GUIDED PRACTICE "VOTING IN VIRGINIA PACKET" STUDENTS COMPLETE A POSTER DESIGN TO MOTIVATE VOTERS IN TARGER GROUPS - BASED ON VOTER TURNOUT CHART.
ENDURING UNDERSTANDING Political parties provide citizens with an organized way to influence government policy and enact the will of the people. Each political party disagrees on what a government's role and size should be. The battle between these two ideas forms the basis of modern politics and elections. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How does an individual influence public policy? What purpose and function do political parties serve in the United States? After KWL discussion involving key terms: conservative, liberal, moderate, ideology, political parties, political spectrum, begin group reading: p. 590 - while reading, students fill out cluster web of "Roles of Political Parties" - POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES - WORKSHEET AND POWERPOINT
Students took their SOL writing assesment earlier in the day. During our shortened block - we completed a closing Judicial Branch activity - You Be the Jury. Students who were absent or were making up their Unit 5 exam should view the clip and complete the worksheet.
ENDURING UNDERSTANDING - The power of judicial review and landmark Supreme Court decisions have affected the lives of Americans in a powerful way. ESSENTIAL QUESTION - How does the appeals process, judicial review, and landmark Supreme Court decisions change the lives of Americans? VBCPS Instructional Objectives 8.5.6 Describe the role of the Supreme Court in the system of checks and balances. (CE.6b) 8.5.7 Explain the significance of the landmark decision, Marbury v. Madison. (CE.10b) 8.5.13 Explain why cases are appealed to a higher court. 8.5.14 Identify factors that influence the Supreme Court's decision to hear a case. 8.5.17 Examine current issues and controversies involving the judicial branch. (CE.1g) · STUDENTS READ JIM CROW LAWS FROM HANDOUT AND READ ARTICLE ABOUT KANSAS ANTI-GAY DISCRIMINATION LAWS AND FILLED IN VENN DIAGRAM NOTING SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE TWO ISSUES. PPT NOTES - AND DISCUSSION OF LANDMARK CASES FOR FURTHER STUDY. DISCUSS - LOVING V. VA AND SUPREME COURT LANDMARK DECISSIONS
Today we are discussing the differences between civil and criminal cases. We also reviewed the Bill of Rights. Follow along with this powerpoint to view the Bill of Rights Rap and fill in the appropriate amendments as the song goes along. Complete the attached civil v. Criminal review sheet according to the steps listed in the powerpoint.
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