2ND PEriod parties, platforms and websites
4th Period Parties, Platforms and Websites
UNIT 3 QUIZLET |
UNIT 3 NOTES |
DAILY CALENDAR
A basic example of a political spectrum.
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Monday, March 2nd
Essential Question: How did political parties form in the United States? 1. Your Political Spectrum Activity
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Tuesday, March 3rd
Essential Question: What are the main differences between Democrats and Republicans today? 1. Warm-Up: What is Super Tuesday? a. What is a primary? b. How many states hold their primaries on Super Tuesday? c. Why is Super Tuesday so important? d. How many delegates are needed to win the candidacy? e. What are the current standings so far? (Top 3) 2. Democrats vs. Republicans - What's the Difference? 3. Notes - Political Parties 4. Political Parties Project Time Current Standings as of 3/3/2020
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What is Super Tuesday?
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HOW FAKE NEWS CAN SPREADHOW TO CHOOSE YOUR NEWS |
Wednesday, March 4th
Essential Question: What happens when fake news spreads? What actions can I take to verify news stories, photos and other sources of online information? 1. Super Tuesday Results 2. Warm-Up #5 3. Analyzing Fake News Webquest: a. Watch the TedEd Videos b. Read/Skim the articles: "How to Spot Fake News" & "What Is Fake News?" c. Don't Get Tricked By Fake News - Game 4. Notes 5. Time for Project |
Thursday, March 5th
Essential Question: How does the political process work in the US? 1. Propaganda Techniques 2. Commercial Examples 3. Time for Project |
The 7 Propaganda Techniques
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Friday, March 6th
1. Time for Project
1. Time for Project
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Tuesday, March 10th
Essential Question: How does the political process work in the US? 1. Comparing the Candidates -Sanders/Biden Platform Website -Trump Platform Website 2. Notes - Elections 3. Time for Political Parties Project Have you completed these things for your project? a. Completed your "Platform" on your website b. Political Spectrums for each plank with 50 word explanations c. Speech d. Poster e. Extra Campaign Materials (Mini-posters, buttons, etc..) f. Prepared questions to ask other candidates g. Outline for campaign commercial h. Campaign commercial |
Wednesday, March 11th
Essential Question: How does the political process work in the US? 1. Review 2. Notes - Elections 3. Lobbyists and Corruption Video 4. Time for project |
What propaganda techniques do you see in the commercial?
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Thursday, March 12th
1. Politics Study Guide
2. Kahoot
3. Time for project
Homework: Study for test and complete Unit 3 Quizlet!!!
1. Politics Study Guide
2. Kahoot
3. Time for project
Homework: Study for test and complete Unit 3 Quizlet!!!
Monday, March 16th
1. Project Speeches/Debate
1. Project Speeches/Debate
Tuesday, March 17th
1. Project Commercials
2. Voting
3. Peer Evaluation Form
4. Watch the First Presidential Debate
1. Project Commercials
2. Voting
3. Peer Evaluation Form
4. Watch the First Presidential Debate
1st Presidential Debate Link
First 10 minutes (watch as a class):
Your assigned section:
Group 1: 10-25 minutes
Group 2: 25-40 minutes
Group 3: 40-55 minutes
Group 4: 55-1:10 minutes
Group 5: 1:10-1:25 minutes
Group 6: 1:25-End
Conclusion:
1. After hearing from everyone, who won the debate? Why?
First 10 minutes (watch as a class):
- What are your first impressions?
- What is one takeaway/point made by Clinton?
- What is one takeaway/point made by Trump?
Your assigned section:
Group 1: 10-25 minutes
Group 2: 25-40 minutes
Group 3: 40-55 minutes
Group 4: 55-1:10 minutes
Group 5: 1:10-1:25 minutes
Group 6: 1:25-End
- As you watch, take brief notes on what each says.
- What is one thing that each candidate touched on?
- After watching, share out with your group.
- Pick the strongest report from your group to share with the whole class.
Conclusion:
1. After hearing from everyone, who won the debate? Why?
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