Sidney Public Schools

POLITICAL PARTIES (Political Parties, Ideology, Public Opinion, Political Efficacy and Socialization): FIRST QUARTER FALL 2022 

Interesting Websites
   + Think the Vote: https://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/ttv
   + 270 To Win: https://www.270towin.com/
   + CNN 10:  https://www.cnn.com/cnn10
   + Real Clear Politics: https://www.realclearpolitics.com/ 
   + The Babylon Bee: https://babylonbee.com/
   + The Onion: https://www.theonion.com/
   + Stossel in the Classroom: https://stosselintheclassroom.org/video-library/ 


---Next Year: Bring with Ideology---Add Socialization at end

Day 1: Thursday, August 18th 2022
* Class Syllabus: 
   + Review Expectations 
   + Textbook
       - Ink Name in Book
       - Book Cover Quiz Next Tuesday  
 + Announcements
       - Close Up, APC  
* Interesting Websites Introduction
    + Think The Vote, 270ToWin, RealClearpolitics, Babylon Bee, Onion, CNN 10, etc. 
* What is politics? 
   + Issue/Topic, Policy, Politics, Power, Authority/Legitimate Authority, Stakeholder, Trade-Offs, Law of Unintended Consequence (Cobra Effect) Discussion   
   + 1619 Project and History Education, Monuments Debate, Protests and Government Power, Players Kneeling, etc   
* Choose a Side 
   + Should Sidney Public Schools adopt a policy that bans homework?    
   + Should Sidney Public Schools become a year-round School? 
   + Should Sidney High Schools Give Summer Homework? 
   + Should athletes be drug tested and/or should the Sidney school board eliminate school-sponsored sports and instead push club sports?
   + Should Sidney Public Schools Participation in a School-Sponsored Club or Sport for at Least 1 Year as a Graduation Requirement? 
   + Should all School-Sponsored Athletes be Drug Tested?   
   + Should the flu vaccine be mandatory for enrollment in Sidney public schools?
   + Should the Montana legislature raise the drop out age to 18 or until a student graduates (Whichever comes first)?
* Assignment: "Both Sides: Should We Cancel Student Debt?": https://stosselintheclassroom.org/both-sides-should-we-cancel-student-debt/
   + Using Eightfold Path on Policy Development Handout: The Eightfold Path on Policy Development.docx        
      1. Define the Problem
      2. Assemble Some Evidence: https://stosselintheclassroom.org/both-sides-should-we-cancel-student-debt/  
          + "The Case for Cancelling All Student Loans" (4:07 Minutes) Notes
          + 'Why Cancelling Student Loans Is Bad for Everyone" (2:40 Minutes)
          + When I asked my parent(s), guardian(s), adult(s) in my life view this policy question, I was told (3-5 Sentences)...    
EXTRA CREDIT: When I asked my peer(s), coworkers(s), siblings(s), relative(s), teachers(s) in my life view this policy question, I was told (the more people asked, the more extra credit)...
  ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* #1-2 (Eightfold Path on Policy Development) on Policy Question: "Should We Cancel Student Debt?"  




Day 2: Friday, August 19th 2022
* Whole Class Work
   + Review: #1-2 (Eightfold Path on Policy Development) on Policy Question: "Should We Cancel Student Debt?" 
      3. Construct the Alternatives
      4. Select the Criteria
      5. Project the Outcomes
      6. Confront the Trade-Offs
      7.  Decide
      8. Tell Your Story
* Small Group/Whole Class Discussion
* Political Issues Worksheet: Political Issues Worksheet 2022.docx 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Political Issues Worksheet     

Day 3: Monday, August 22nd 2022
* Policy Questions and Socialization Worksheet  
   + 15-20 Minutes Small Group (Commons) Take Notes on Back Side of Paper
   + 10-15 Minutes Whole Class (Sides of Room)
* Chapters 17 &19: Political Parties, Ideology, Public Opinion, Political Efficacy and Socialization: Chapters 17-19 Political Parties Ideology and Opinion Note Outline 2022.docx
   + How to take Notes 
   + Chapter 19 Lesson 1: Public Opinion and Political Socialization (pgs. 572-574)    
* Political Socialization Worksheet: Political Socialization Worksheet 2022.docx 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Policy Questions and Socialization Worksheet




Day 4: Tuesday, August 23rd 2022
* Book Cover Quiz
* Review and Discuss Chapter Notes
   + Finish and Turn in Socialization Worksheet  
* West Wing Wednesday: Overview of Characters 
   + West Wing Episode: S1E 1 "Pilot"     
   + Video Worksheet: West Wing Worksheet 1 Fall 2022.docx 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Worksheet    





Day 5: Wednesday, August 24th 2022
* West Wing Wednesday
   + West Wing Episode: S1E 1 "Pilot"     
   + Video Worksheet:West Wing Worksheet 1 Fall 2022.docx
* West Wing Wednesday Discussion 
   + Finish and Complete Worksheet
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Worksheet  




Day 6: Thursday, August 25th 2022
* West Wing Wednesday Discussion 
   + Worksheet DUE    
* Chapters 17 &19: Political Parties, Ideology, Public Opinion, Political Efficacy and Socialization: Chapters 17-19 Political Parties Ideology and Opinion Note Outline 2022.docx
   + Chapter 19 Lesson 1: Political Culture (pgs. 574-575)
* American Political Culture and Constitutional Foundations Packet: American Political Culture and Constitutional Foundations Packet 2022.docx  
   + Fish and Water Story
   + Article Review Worksheet: Article Review Sheet.pdf 
   + Summary Box:
        a-Summarize what you believe is the author's thesis.
        b-TermS used and the definition he provides
        c- Information you found Interesting and worthy of sharing to friends not in this class
   + Critique Box: 
        a-Did you agree/disagree with the author's thesis? If so, why? If not, why not?
        b-Did you find this article worth reading? Explain.   
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* American Political Culture and Constitutional Foundations Packet




Day 7: Monday, August 29th 2022
* Review American Political Culture and Constitutional Foundations Packet        
   + Whole Class Discussion
       -Definitions: Political Culture, Politics, etc. 
* Harvard Foundations(edEx) Video: THOMAS E. PATTERSON on "American Government: Constitutional Foundations" ( 26:39 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXBhhojQ98M
  + Video Notes on back of Article Review Sheet   
      1. Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)    
      2. Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)         
      3. Summary and Worth listening to/watching?  
 * Chapters 17 &19: Political Parties, Ideology, Public Opinion, Political Efficacy and Socialization: Chapters 17-19 Note Outline 2022.docx 
   + Notes: I-IV: Chapter 19 Lesson 1: Political Efficacy and Public Opinion (pgs. 575-576)  
   + Alexis deTocqueville 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Harvard Foundations(edEx) Video Notes/Responses  




Day 8: Tuesday, August 30th 2022
* Chapters 17 &19: Political Parties, Ideology, Public Opinion, Political Efficacy and Socialization: Chapters 17-19 Note Outline 2022.docx 
   + Notes: I-IV: Chapter 19 Lesson 1: Political Efficacy and Public Opinion (pgs. 575-576)  
   + Alexis deTocqueville 
* Book Review
   + pgs. 570-571 #1-3
   + pg. 573 RPC & CT
   + pg. 574 RPC
   + pg. 575 RPC (Both) 
   + pg. 576 #1 & 6
   + pg. 601 #1-2
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Book Review  




Day 9: Wednesday, August 31st 2022  
* Correct and Review Chapter Book Problems
* Chapters 17 &19: Political Parties, Ideology, Public Opinion, Political Efficacy and Socialization
   + Notes VI: Chapter 19 Lesson 2: "Political Ideology" (pgs. 520-521)  
* Political Ideological Quizzes on back of article sheet: Article Review Sheet.pdf     
   + Political Compass Ideological Quiz: https://www.politicalcompass.org/
      a: test taken
      b: draw chart/ descriptors of where placed
      c: relevant additional info from website about placement     
+ Advocates for Self-Government Quiz: https://www.theadvocates.org/
      d: test taken
      e: draw chart/ descriptors of where placed
      f: relevant additional info from website about placement   
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION
   + Parent(s), Guardian(s), Adult(s) in your life take the Quiz(zes) With You and/or Friend(s), Peer(s), Coworker(s)
       1. Compare and Contrast How did you responded 
       2. What did you learn about you and your parent(s), guardian(s), adult(s) in your life view the issues of the day? 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Political Ideological Quizzes/Responses




Day 10: Thursday, September 1st 2022  
* Ideological Placements on Board  
* Chapters 17 &19: Political Parties, Ideology, Public Opinion, Political Efficacy and Socialization
   + Notes VI: Chapter 19 Lesson 2: "Political Ideology" (pgs. 520-521)
* Politics Book (3 Languages--Chapters 1-2): 3 Languages of Politics Chapters 1-2.pdf
   + Highlight or underline while reading and comment or emoji if/when you find necessary         
   + Summary Box:
        a-How would you describe the point of the chapters if you were telling your parents or a friend about what you read?   
        b-List and Discuss Information you found Interesting and worthy of sharing with your parents or a friend about what you read  
   + Critique Box: 
        a-Does this explain your placement by the quizzes?  Does the book help you understand how you view political issues?
        b-Did you find these Chapters worth reading? Explain. 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Politics Book Chapters 1-2 Highlight/Underline and Responses       




LABOR DAY WEEKEND Friday 09/02-Monday 09/05




Day 11: Tuesday, September 6th 2022
* Chapters 17 &19: Political Parties, Ideology, Public Opinion, Political Efficacy and Socialization: Chapters 17-19 Note Outline 2022.docx 
   + Notes V: Chapter 19 Lesson 2 (pgs. 520-521): Political Ideology
* Liberal v Conservative Ideology Video (13:15 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TXoPwebcyk
   + Worksheet: Political Ideology Video Worksheet 2022.docx
   + Answer 1-4: Recognizing Ideologies Worksheet
   + pg. 535 #3
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Ideology Video Worksheet  




Day 12: Wednesday, September 7th 2022
* West Wing Wednesday
   + West Wing Episode: S1E 2 "Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc"     
   + Video Worksheet: West Wing Worksheet Episode 2 FALL 2022.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Worksheet  




Day 13: Thursday, September 8th 2022
* West Wing Wednesday Discussion 
   + Worksheet DUE        
* Chapters 17 &19: Political Parties, Ideology, Public Opinion, Political Efficacy and Socialization
   + Notes VI: "Ideology PowerPoint Notes": ideology.ppt  
   + Political Cartoon Analysis (Liberal or Conservative/Explain)
       - Real Clear Politics Cartoons: https://www.realclearpolitics.com/cartoons/cartoons_of_the_week/
       - USA Today Political Cartoons: https://www.usatoday.com/opinion/cartoons/
       - Politico Political Cartoons: https://www.politico.com/cartoons
       - Town Hall Political Cartoons: https://townhall.com/political-cartoons
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
*  Political Cartoon Analysis




Day 14: Friday, September 9th 2022
* Winsor Meeting Prep
   + Class Prep (Formulate survey questions  for Winsor Students)  
* Individual Ideological Placement Worksheet
   + 11 Policy Question/Match with Ideology Worksheet: Ideological Placement Worksheet 2022.docx  
   + Work individually or in Small Groups to Help One Another
   + Complete Reflection    
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* 11 Policy Question/Match with Ideology Worksheet  




Day 15: Monday, September 12th 2022
* Review, Grade, and Turn in 11 Policy Question/Match with Ideology Worksheet    
* Respond to Survey Questions from Winsor Students 
   + Winsor School Website: https://www.winsor.edu/
* Chapters 17 &19: Political Parties, Ideology, Public Opinion, Political Efficacy and Socialization: Chapters 17-19 Note Outline 2022.docx 
   + Notes VII-VIII: Chapter 19 Lesson 2 (pgs. 521-522): Party Platforms, Republican Party Platform
   + GOP Platform Website: https://prod-cdn-static.gop.com/docs/Resolution_Platform_2020.pdf?_ga=2.165306300.2055661719.1598124638-455285808.1584478680
   + Notes V: Chapter 19 Lesson 2 (pgs. 522): Democratic Party Platform      
   + Democratic Platform Website: https://democrats.org/where-we-stand/party-platform/  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Survey Responses      


  

Day 16: Tuesday, September 13th 2022
* Trump Acceptance Speech (1hr. 10 Min): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhL9iFkBaus
       1. Notes from Speech 
       2. What was the "Theme" of the speech? Did you agree/disagree with the theme?  Explain. 
       3. List and Describe 2-3 Comments that reflected the Republican Party Platform
       4. List and Describe ANY of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)         
       5. If you were writing a quiz or test, what question would you include from the platform or speech? What answer Would you be looking for? 
Extra Credit Opportunity: Watch the Remainder of the speech, take notes, and comment about what your classmates missed out on.
    + (Include 0:00:00 Start time and -__:__:__ Finish Time)  
Extra, Extra Credit: Watch the Full Speech with a Parent and discuss your conversation about the speech.  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Acceptance Speech Notes/Responses/Comparison to Party Platform    




Day 17: Wednesday, September 14th 2022
* Review, Discuss and Turn in Acceptance Speech Notes/Responses/Comparison to Party Platform
* Chapters 17 &19: Political Parties, Ideology, Public Opinion, Political Efficacy and Socialization: Chapters 17-19 Note Outline 2022.docx 
   + Notes V: Chapter 19 Lesson 2 (pgs. 522): Democratic Party Platform  
* Democratic Platform Website: https://democrats.org/where-we-stand/party-platform/
* Biden Acceptance Speech (24:30 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnmQr0WfSvo
       1. Notes from Speech 
       2. What was the "Theme" of the speech? Did you agree/disagree with the theme?  Explain. 
       3. List and Describe 2-3 Comments that reflected the Democratic Party Platform
       4. List and Describe ANY of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)         
       5. If you were writing a quiz or test, what question would you include from the platform or speech? What answer Would you be looking for? 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Acceptance Speech Notes/Responses/Comparison to Party Platform      




Day 18: Thursday, September 15th 2022  
* Winsor/Sidney Deliberation
   + Zoom Link: https://winsor.zoom.us/j/7010809815?pwd=YzEyL0JCck9NdGdjUFlPMVkwbFNnZz09
   + Winsor School Website: https://www.winsor.edu/  
   + Presentation Worksheet: Presentation Note Sheet 2022.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Presentation Worksheet   




Day 19: Monday, September 19th 2022
* Review and Discuss Winsor/Sidney Deliberation
   + Presentation Worksheet DUE 
* Chapters 17 &19: Political Parties, Ideology, Public Opinion, Political Efficacy and Socialization: Chapters 17-19 Note Outline 2022.docx 
   + 
* Podcast Notes/Responses
   + Freaknomics Radio "America's Hidden Duopoly" (50:31 Minutes) :https://freakonomics.com/podcast/season-10-episode-3/
   +  Freakonomics Radio (53 Minutes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-hidden-duopoly-ep-356-rebroadcast/id354668519?i=1000489905733?i=1000489905733
      1. Podcast Notes
      2. What does the podcaster compare to our political system? Explain? (List AND Explain in 2+ Sentences)   
      3. Do you find the answer from above an apt comparison or a false equivolency? Explain
      4. What information enhanced your learning and could be shared with your peers not in this class to further their knowledge? (Explain in 2+ Sentences)   
      5. Either of the following: What Confused You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain in 2+ Sentences using the word "because" in your response)  
Extra Credit Opportunity: Watch the Remainder of the Podcast
   + Take Notes  
   + Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Interested You? (List AND Explain in 2+ Sentences using the word "because" in your response)    
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Podcast Notes/Responses  




Day 20: Tuesday, September 20th 2022
* Review, Discuss and Turn in Podcast Notes and Responses   
* Chapters 17 &19: Political Parties, Ideology, Public Opinion, Political Efficacy and Socialization: Chapters 17-19 Note Outline 2022.docx 
   + Notes V: Chapter 19 Lesson 2 (pgs. 523): 3rd Party Platforms  
* Third Party Platforms
   + Green Party Platform: https://www.gp.org/platform
       - Howie Hawkins's Acceptance Speech (25:43 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGM-y6OAzHQ
       1. Notes from Speech (Include 0:00:00 Start time and -__:__:__ Finish Time)
       2. What was the "Theme" of the speech? Did you agree/disagree with the theme?  Explain. 
       3. List and Describe 2-3 Comments that reflected the Green Party Platform
       4. List and Describe ANY of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)         
       5. If you were writing a quiz or test, what question would you include from the platform or speech? What answer Would you be looking for? 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Acceptance Speech Notes/Responses/Comparison to Party Platform  



 
Day 21: Wednesday, September 21st 2022
* Grade Lesson Review Worksheet and Book Review Question
* West Wing Episode: S1E3: "A Proportional Response"     
   + Video Worksheet: West Wing Worksheet Episode 3 FALL 2022.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* West Wing Video Worksheet




Day 22: Thursday, September 22nd 2022
* Review and Turn in West Wing Video Worksheet
* Review, Discuss and Turn in Acceptance Speech Notes/Responses/Comparison to Party Platform
* Chapters 17 &19: Political Parties, Ideology, Public Opinion, Political Efficacy and Socialization: Chapters 17-19 Note Outline 2022.docx 
   + Notes V: Chapter 19 Lesson 2 (pgs. 522): Democratic Party Platform  
* Libertarians
   + Libertarian Party Platform: https://www.lp.org/platform/
    + Jo Jorgensen Acceptance Speech (23: 42 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKrqONJJkEs
       1. Notes from Speech (Include 0:00:00 Start time and -__:__:__ Finish Time)
       2. What was the "Theme" of the speech? Did you agree/disagree with the theme?  Explain. 
       3. List and Describe 2-3 Comments that reflected the Libertarian Party Platform
       4. List and Describe ANY of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)         
       5. If you were writing a quiz or test, what question would you include from the platform or speech? What answer Would you be looking for? 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Acceptance Speech Notes/Responses/Comparison to Party Platform    

    


Day 23: Monday, September 26th 2022
* Chapter Book Review Questions
       + 523 RPC
       + pg. 549 CT
* Create your Individual 3rd Party  
   + Individual 3rd Party Worksheet: Make your Own Third Party Worksheet 2020-2021.doc
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Individual 3rd Party Worksheet  




Day 24: Tuesday, September 27th 2022     
* Individual  Party Platform Presentations    
* Ideology Quizzes
  + 2022 ISide WIth Ideological Quiz: https://www.isidewith.com/political-quiz
     a) Detailed Results (National Political Candidates the Quiz associated You with, State and Local Candidates the Quiz associated You with, Political Parties the Quiz Associated you with, etc)
     b) Reflection regarding Quiz/Results  
   + Do you eat like a Republican or Democrat? Quiz: https://www.thekitchn.com/take-this-quiz-to-find-out-if-you-eat-like-a-democrat-or-a-republican-233778
     c) What did you think of this quiz?  How do you believe they sorted quiz participants?  Why do you think they sorted that way?        
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION
   + Parent take the Quiz(zes) With You
       1. Compare and Contrast How did you responded 
       2. What did you learn about you and your parent(s), guardian(s), adult(s) in your life view the issues of the day? 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Political Ideological Quizzes/Responses  




Day 25: Wednesday, September 28th 2022
* Chapter 17 Notes XI-XII: Party Identification and Polarization
    + Chapter 17 Lesson 2: pgs. 524-525|
* Polarization Links
   + Elon Musk Tweet on Polarization: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/04/28/what-elon-musks-polarization-graph-gets-wrong/
   + Fareed Zakaria GPS (Global Public Square) Clip: Fareed's Take: Why America is so polarized
   + Watch NBC News: Election maps show "middle ground" communities are disappearing
* Chapter Review Questions:
   + pg. 524 Reading Progress Check
   + pg. 525 Reading Progress Check
   + pg. 525 #3-6
   + pg. 535 #12-13
   + pg. 511 Critical Thinking
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: NYT Rabbithole Podcast (26 Minutes) "Wonderland": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-wonderland/id1507423923?i=1000471715700?i=1000471715700
      1. Take Notes: 
      2. In your own word, define echo chamber.  Explain how social media is fostering this phenomena.  How has this affected politics?  Explain. 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Book Review  




Day 26: Thursday, September 29th 2022--Shortened Day For Homecoming Parade
* Chapter 17 Notes XI-XII: Party Identification and Polarization
    + Chapter 17 Lesson 2: pgs. 524-525|  
* Ideology Quiz
   + Typology: https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/quiz/political-typology/
      1. Detailed Results (Where on the ideological grid where you place? Descriptors from the website related to your placement etc., )
      2. Reflection regarding Quiz/Results  
* Ben Shapiro Podcast: "The Panem Elites vs. Actual Humans | Ep. 1373" (49:26 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztdpFigzcgI
   1. Notes
   2. List AND Discuss the Podcast's Relation to Yesterday's Typology Assignment
   3. List AND Discuss the Podcast's Relation to Class Notes/Recent Assignments
   4. The Thesis of Podcast relates to the Polarization of the Parties (Especially the Democrats). Explain.  
   5. How would you explain to a friend (who is not in this class) this podcast and its importance/relevance?
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Podcast Notes/Responses




Day 27: Monday, October 3rd 2022
*  Chapter 17 Notes XI-XII: Party Identification and Polarization
   + Chapter 17 Lesson 2: pgs. 524-525|  
   + [The Washington Post] Opinions | The abortion battle may be the precursor to even larger struggle: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/05/05/america-values-diverge-from-world-abortion-religion/   
   + See Fareed Zakaria’s warning for the US as abortion fight rages (5:38 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I7u49E7zq4 
* Article Review Sheet:  Article Review Sheet.pdf   
   + "The Polarization Spiral" by Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff: https://www.persuasion.community/p/the-polarization-spiral?s=r&utm_medium=email&triedSigningIn=true     
   + "When Words Divide Us" by Monica Harris: https://www.letsgetunplugged.com/post/when-language-divides-us
   + Instructions
       - Print Out Article: underline, emoji, comment while reading    
       - Read Sympathetically, underline, emoji, comment while reading
       - Read all the material BEFORE you Complete the Article worksheet and make your final conclusion; Be Open-Minded and be willing to change your mind.
   + Summary Box:
        a-Summarize what you believe is the author's thesis.
        b-Information you found Interesting and worthy of sharing
   + Critique Box: 
        a-Did you agree/disagree with the author's thesis? If so, why? If not, why not?
        b-Did you find this article related to class and worth reading? Explain.   
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Article Review  




Day 28: Tuesday, October 4th 2022  
* Winsor/Sidney Deliberation 10:25-10:45
   + Zoom Link: https://winsor.zoom.us/j/7010809815?pwd=YzEyL0JCck9NdGdjUFlPMVkwbFNnZz09
   + Winsor School Website: https://www.winsor.edu/  
   + Presentation Worksheet: Presentation Note Sheet 2022.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Presentation Worksheet   
  



Day 29: Wednesday, October 5th 2022
* Review Worksheet and Turn in Participation Worksheet
* West Wing Episode: S1E4: "Five Votes Down"     
   + Video Worksheet:
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* West Wing Video Worksheet  




Day 30: Thursday, October 6th 2022
* Review and Turn in West Wing Video Worksheet  
* Correct and Review Assignments 
* Chapter 17 Notes XI-XII: Party Identification and Polarization
    + Chapter 17 Lesson 2: pgs. 524-525|
* Polarization Links
   + Ben Shapiro interview Matthew Yglesias (21 Minutes in): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/matthew-yglesias-the-ben-shapiro-show-sunday-special-ep-99/id1047335260?i=1000491871443?i=1000491871443
   + Watch SNL: The Bubble - SNL
   + Watch SNL: A Thanksgiving Miracle - SNL
   + USA Today Article on Polarization: New nationwide study shows where Americans agree – and where Democrats differ headed into November
NEXT YEAR: Switch with XTRA Credit? * Politics Book (3 Languages--Chapter 4): 3 Languages of Politics Chapter 4 Beyond Your Dominant Heuristic.pdf
   1. Highlight or underline while reading and comment or emoji if/when you find necessary         
-ANSWER IN THE EMPTY AREA ON THE FIRST PAGE
   2. How would you describe the point of the chapters if you were telling your parents or a friend about what you read? 
   3. List and Discuss Information you found Interesting and worthy of sharing with your parents or a friend about what you read
   4. List and Discuss Information you found confusing or you disagree with when discussing this with your parents or a friend about what you read.      
   5. Did you find these Chapters worth reading? Explain. 
* Book Review (ANSWER IN THE EMPTY AREA ON THE LAST PAGE)
   + pg. 509 #1-3 & WWYD
   + pg. 510 Essential Question #1-2 (#1 Rank and #2: Is comparing sports and parties an Apt Analogy or false equivalency? Explain)
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Read, Highlight and Underline, and Comment and/or Emoji when Necessary: The best way to evaluate your beliefs- Engage with people who disagree with you.rtf
    + What would you tell your classmates about this article?  Worth reading? 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Politics Book (3 Languages--Chapter 4) & Chapter Review Questions  




Freakonomics Radio: 521. I’m Your Biggest Fan!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freakonomics-radio/id354668519?i=1000584876759  




Day 31: Monday, October 10th 2022
* Correct Assignment
* Chapter 17 Notes XIII
   + Chapter 17 Lesson 1: pgs. 510-512
   + Khan Academy: Linkages, Institutions, and Political Parties (7:30 Minutes): https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-government-and-civics/us-gov-political-participation/us-gov-political-parties/v/linkage-institutions-and-political-parties 
* Chapter Book Review
   + pg. 512 Reading Progress Check
   + pg. 512 A-F
   + pg. 535 #2, 10
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Book Review




Day 32: Tuesday, October 11th 2022-Shakespeare in the Schools 
* Review and Correct Assignment
* Chapter 17 Notes XIV-XV
   + Chapter 17 Lesson 1: pgs. 513-516
   + Political Parties PowerPoint : Political Parties PowerPoint
   + Watch (add notes into notebooks) Crash Course (9:22 Minutes: Political Parties: Crash Course Government and Politics #40
* Chapter Worksheet and Book Review Questions
   + Book Review Questions
      - pg. 513 CT #1-2
      - pg. 518 #1 & 4
      - pg. 536 #16-17
* Washington Worksheet Questions: George Washington Fareell Address-Warning Against Parties Works.pdf
   + Read Highlight or Underline
   + #1-3
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Worksheet and Book Review Questions




Day 33: Wednesday October 12th, 2022
* Review and Correct Assignment
* Chapter 17 Notes XIV-XV
   + Chapter 17 Lesson 1: pgs. 513-516
   + Political Parties PowerPoint : Political Parties PowerPoint
   + Watch (add notes into notebooks) Crash Course Video: Where US Politics Came From: Crash Course US History #9
* Chapter Worksheet and Book Review Questions
   + Federalist v. Democrat-Republican Platform Planks: First Parties Worksheet.pdf
   + Book Review Questions
       - pg. 514 CT #1-2
       - pg. 516 RPC
       - pg. 518 #5
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Worksheet Questions and Book Review 




Day 34: Thursday, October 13th 2022-1st Quarter Ends   
* Review and Correct Assignment
* Chapter Notes XVII
   + pgs. 516-518
* Political Parties PowerPoint: Political Parties PowerPoint 
* Chapter Review Questions 
   + pg. 517 CT
   + pg. 518 Reading Progress Check
   + pg. 518 #6 
   + pg. 535 #1, 11
   + pg. 519
       1. Best Reason to Support Opinion A
       2. Why did you Find the Above Reason Convincing?
       3. Best Reason to Support Opinion B
       4. Why did you Find the Above Reason Convincing?
       5. If I was a justice I would side with...for these reasons...(3-5 Sentences Citing reasons on pg. 283 and referencing the Constitution and Constitutional Principles)
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Book Review Question  



Day 35: Monday, October 17th 2022-2nd Quarter Begins
*  Review and Correct Assignment
* Chapter Notes XVIII-XIX
   + pgs. 516-518; 527-530
* Democracy in America Video "Political Parties: Mobilizing Agents"
      1. Notes
      2. If you were going to explain this video to a peer or parent, what would you tell him/her? (Explain in 2+ Sentences)
      3. List AND describe two terms or concepts that you learned through the podcast and did not know beforehand?     
      4. Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain in 2+ Sentences and using the word "because" in your response)      
      5. Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain in 2+ Sentences and using the word "because" in your response)    
      6. Was the Video worth watching? Should this podcast be kept in curriculum? Explain   
      7. "No Labels" is an organization that would like candidates to appear on Ballots without party labels.  Would you support such a proposal?  Why or why not?
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Notes/Responses




Day 36: Tuesday, October 18th 2022
* Review and Grade Video Notes/Responses
* Chapter Notes XVIII-XIX
   + pgs. 516-518; 527-530
   + Crash Course Video:  Party Systems: Crash Course Government and Politics #41
   + Khan Academy Video: Evolution of political parties in picking candidates and voter mobilization
Chapter Book Review 
   + pg. 528 Reading Progress Check
   + pg. 533 #1, 3, 4
   + pg. 535 #15
   + pg. 526 Exploring the Essential Question
       - #1-7 in 1-2 Sentences
       - Place #1-7 on Spectrum
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Book Review Question




Day 37: Wednesday, October 19th 2022
* Unit TEST 
   + Scantron: Bring a Pencil
   + Notes I-XIX
* After Test
      - Read an UpFront
      - Play iCivics Game "Cast Your Vote": https://www.icivics.org/games/cast-your-vote
      - Take Chapter 18 "Voting and Elections Notes: Chapter 18 Note Outline- Voting and Elections 2022.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Unit Test  




Thursday, October 20th-Friday, October 21sr: NO SCHOOL-MEA CONVENTION  


 

Day 38: Monday, October 24th 2022
* Winsor/Sidney Deliberation  
   + Zoom Link: https://winsor.zoom.us/j/7010809815?pwd=YzEyL0JCck9NdGdjUFlPMVkwbFNnZz09
   + Winsor School Website: https://www.winsor.edu/  
   + Presentation Worksheet: Presentation Note Sheet 2022.docx  
AND/OR
* Democracy 3
   + HS Library Computer Lab
   + Tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUvu7eXdzV8&feature=youtu.be
   + Play Game for Grade (Participation Grade)
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Presentation Worksheet and/or Game Participation   




Day 39: Tuesday, October 25th 2022
* Democracy 3
   + HS Library Computer Lab
   + Play Game for Grade (Participation Grade)
* Note Outline: Chapter 18 Note Outline- Voting and Elections 2022.docx
    + Chapter 18 Lesson 1: Expanding Voting Rights
       - Notes I: Voting Limitations in Early America (pg.540-541)
---Move to Thursday* Book Review
   + Reading Progress Check on pg. 541; pg. 544 #1 & 3
   + 540 Essential Question A-G
      - E: Should felons have the right to vote in our democracy? (pg. 545)
          1. Top 3 Reasons to Say "YES"
          2. Top 3 Reasons to Say "NO"
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Game Participation/Book Review  




Day 40: Wednesday, October 26th 2022
* Grade Lesson Review Worksheet and Book Review Question
* West Wing Episode: S1E5: "The Crackpots And These Women"     
   + Worksheet: West Wing Worksheet Episode 5 FALL 2022.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* West Wing Worksheet



Day 41: Thursday, October 27th 2022  
* West Wing Worksheet DUE
------Democracy 3 if-* Chapter 18 Lesson 1: Expanding Voting Rights
   + Notes II: African American Suffrage (pg.541-543)   
   + "Alabama Legacy Moment" Selma-Montgomery March (1 Minute): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLQ5JO-vi8g
   + "Democracy Now" Rare Video Footage of Historic Alabama 1965 Civil Rights Marches, MLK's (5:02 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBm48Scju9E
   + "Historic Films" MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. - FROM SELMA TO MONTOMERY, 1965  (5:48 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaCMI0161aI
   + "CBS NEWS": “No celebration without legislation”: King family calls for voting rights protections on holiday  (3:20 Minutes): https://www.cbsnews.com/news/martin-luther-king-junior-family-says-holiday-no-cause-for-celebration/?ftag=CNM-00-10aac3a    

  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
*  

---Monday 24th---Winsor 

*  
* "Selma" Movie
   + Worksheet: Selma Video Worksheet 2022.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* "Selma" Movie Worksheet




Day 2: Tuesday, January 18th 2022
* Video Review
* "Selma" Movie
   + Worksheet: Selma Video Worksheet 2022.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* "Selma" Movie Worksheet




Day 3: Wednesday, January 19th 2022
* Video Review
* "Selma" Movie
   + Worksheet: Selma Video Worksheet 2022.docx
   + Worksheet DUE by end of Class Period
* Voter ID Assignment
   + Handout: Crawford v Marion County Voting IDs Court Case Handout.pdf
       1. Read and Highlight or Underline the Handout
       2. What reasonS did the state give for passing the Voter ID law? 
       3. What reasonS did the plaintiffs give for opposing the Voter ID law? 
       4. YBTJ from Worksheet (first 2 Qtns)/ If I was to decide this case, I would rule in favor of...because...
       5. When I asked my parent(s), guardian(s), adult(s) in my life about this 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* "Selma" Movie Worksheet/ Voter ID Assignment




Day 4: Thursday, January 20th 
* "Selma" Movie Worksheet Discussion
* Voter ID Assignment
   + Handout: Crawford v Marion County Voting IDs Court Case Handout.pdf
   + "ABC News" Joe Biden addresses voting rights in the US (30:51 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkLGFiSRf8c
       1. Notes
       2. What names from the Clip does President Biden invoke and in what regards?
       3. Response to Speech (relate the speech with handout responses) 
   + "Media Buzz" Sunday January 16th Episode: https://www.foxnews.com/shows/media-buzz
       1. Notes
       2. Any 2 DICE (Disturbed, Interested, Confused, Enlightened) in 2+ Sentences Each
 EXTENSIONS:
   + NATIONAL REVIEW: Biden’s Disgraceful Voting Speech: https://www.nationalreview.com/2022/01/bidens-disgraceful-voting-speech/
   + Politico Opinion | Why Is Joe Biden the ‘Unifier’ Ignoring Bipartisan Election Reform?: https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2022/01/13/joe-biden-ignoring-bipartisan-election-reform-527073
   + Biden's Georgia Speech: His Disastrous Speech Threw Away His Last Chance to Start Anew | National Review: https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/bidens-disastrous-georgia-speech-threw-away-his-last-chance-to-start-anew/
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Voter ID Assignment




Day 5: Monday January 24th 2022
* Video Clip(s): 
   + ABC's "This Week's Powerhouse Roundtable": https://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek
* Voter ID Assignment DUE  
   + Class Discussion 
* Note Outline: Chapter 18 Note Outline- Voting and Elections 2022.docx
    + How to take Notes Overview/T-Notes or Cornell Notes
    + Chapter 18 Lesson 1: Expanding Voting Rights
       - Notes I: Voting Limitations in Early America (pg.540-541)
* Book Review
   + Reading Progress Check on pg. 541; pg. 544 #1 & 3
   + 540 Essential Question A-G
      - E: Should felons have the right to vote in our democracy? (pg. 545)
          1. Top 3 Reasons to Say "YES"
          2. Top 3 Reasons to Say "NO"
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Book Review




Day 6: Tuesday January 25th 2022
* Correct Assignment 
   + Enfranchisement v. Disenfranchisement
   + Voter Suppression v. Voter Integrity 
* Chapter 18 Lesson 1: Expanding Voting Rights
   + Notes II: African American Suffrage (pg.541-543)      
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Book Review




Day 7: Wednesday January 26th 2022
* West Wing Wednesday
   + West Wing Episode: S1E 16 "20 Hours in L.A."     
   + Video Worksheet: West Wing Worksheet 1 2022.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Worksheet




Day 8: Thursday January 27th 2022
* West Wing Worksheet DUE
   + Episode Discussion
* Chapter 18 Lesson 1: Expanding Voting Rights
   + Notes II: African American Suffrage (pg.541-543)  
   + Literacy Test: Literacy Test Example.docx 
* Book Review:
   + pg. 543 RPC, 544 #4; pg. 568 #17-19; pg. 561 A-B
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
*  Chapter Review




Day 9: Monday, January 31st 2022
*Chapter 18 Lesson 1: Expanding Voting Rights
   + Notes II: African American Suffrage (pg.541-543)  
* The Voting Rights of 1965 Explained Clip: The Voting Rights Act of 1965 Explained
  + Take Notes
* Book Review and Court Case Analysis 
  + pg. 542 CT;
  + pg. 567 #1
  + pg. 559 #1-6; Exploring the Essential Question
  + Oyez.org: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2012/12-96     
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Notes and Review




Day 10: Tuesday, February 1st 2022
* Chapter 18 Lesson 1: Expanding Voting Rights
   + Notes III: Suffrage for Women (pgs. 543-544)
   + 100 Year Anniversary (2 Min 37 secs): Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the Stronghold of the Fortress | BRI's Homework Help Series
* Annenberg Video "19th Amendment: A Woman's Right to Vote" (26:48 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/the-19th-amendment-a-womans-right-to-vote/
   + Exit Ticket
       1. Notes
       2. DICE (Disturbed, Interested, Confused, Enlightened) in 2+ Sentences Each 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Notes and Review



Day 11: Wednesday, February 2nd 2022
* Chapter 18 Lesson 1: Expanding Voting Rights
   + Notes III: Suffrage for Women (pgs. 543-544)
   + 100 Year Anniversary (2 Min 37 secs): Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the Stronghold of the Fortress | BRI's Homework Help Series
* Review Worksheet and Book Review: 
  + Abigail Adams Worksheet #1-3: Abigail Adams Remember the Ladies Worksheet.pdf
  + Seneca Falls Worksheet #1-3: Seneca Fall Declaration Worksheet.pdf
  + Pol. Cartoon Questions pg. 567 #12-13; 543 DBQ;  pg. 544 EEQ
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Review Worksheet and Book Review




Day 12: Thursday, February 3rd 2022
* Chapter 18 Lesson 1: Expanding Voting Rights
   + Notes IV:18-21 Year Old Suffrage (pg. 544)
* Voting Age Worksheet: Should the Voting Age be Lowered Worksheet 2022.docx
   + Should the Voting Age be Lowered 9-3-18.pdf  
   + pg. 538-539 #1-4 & YBTJ
* Video Extensions 
   + Clips #2: Stossel in the Classroom: https://stosselintheclassroom.org/2017/01/22/both-sides-should-everybody-vote/
   + Clips #3
       - “Rock the Vote”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AeRFhwSYVQ
       - Young People, Don't Vote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0e9guhV35o
       - “Vote for Stuff”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8tlfphtsRQ
   + Clip #4: Needy/Greedy Seniors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-zT4tyBd3M
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* pg. 539 #1-4 & YBTJ and Lower the Voting Age to 16 Worksheet and ArticleS




Day 13: Monday, February 7th 2022
* Finish and Turn in pg. 539 #1-4 & YBTJ and Lower the Voting Age to 16 Worksheet and ArticleS
* ACLU Video "The Freedom Files: Voting Rights" (27:13 Minutes)
   1. Notes
   2. After watching this video, would any of your prior answers  from pg. 540 Questions A-G change? Why or why not? 
   3. pg. 567 #9
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* ACLU Video "The Freedom Files; Voting Rights" Video Notes/Book Review




Day 14: Tuesday, February 8th 2022
* Chapter 18 Lesson 2: Influences on Voters 
   + Notes V: Structure of Elections (pgs. 546-547)
   + SOS Elections Website: https://sosmt.gov/elections/
   + MT Initiatives "Past Ballot Issues": https://sosmt.gov/elections/ballot_issues/#past-ballot-issues
       -Wedge Issues
   + New state laws Articles
       - NBC New laws in 2022 address surprise medical bills, chained pets, cocktails-to-go": https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/new-laws-2022-address-surprise-medical-bills-chained-pets-cocktails-go-rcna9847
       - CNN News: https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/01/politics/new-laws-in-2022/index.html
* Oregon Ballot Measure 110 (2020): https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/lpro/Publications/Background-Brief-Measure-110-(2020).pdf
        1. What most struck you about the bill? List and discuss 2 elements.
        2. How would you have voted? How did the Ballot Measure turn out? 
        3. Advantages of initiatives, referendums, and recall elections. 
        4. Disadvantages of initiatives, referendums, and recall elections.
        5. Should citizens have this mechanism at their disposal?
* Term Limits
   6. pg. 547 RPC
   + pgs 141 Court Case Analysis: U.S. Term Limits, Inc. v. Thornton: https://www.oyez.org/cases/1994/93-1456
       7. Exploring the Essential Question (Answer in 3-5 Sentences)
       8. What did the Supreme Court Decide? Explain.
       9. When I asked my Parents/Guardians/Adult in my life the deliberation question, they told me....
      10. Do you Agree or Disagree with the Supreme Court Decision?  Explain. 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Oregon Ballot Measures and Term Limits Court Case 




Day 15: Wednesday, February 9th 2022
* West Wing Wednesday
   + West Wing Episode: S1E 17 "The White House Pro-Am"     
   + Video Worksheet: West Wing Worksheet 2 2022.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Worksheet




Day 16: Thursday, February 10th 2022
* West Wing Worksheet DUE
   + Episode Discussion
* Chapter 18 Lesson 2: Influences on Voters 
   + Notes V: Structure of Elections (pgs. 546-547)
   + SOS Elections Website: https://sosmt.gov/elections/
   + MT Initiatives "Past Ballot Issues": https://sosmt.gov/elections/ballot_issues/#past-ballot-issues
       -Wedge Issues
   + New state laws Articles
       - NBC New laws in 2022 address surprise medical bills, chained pets, cocktails-to-go": https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/new-laws-2022-address-surprise-medical-bills-chained-pets-cocktails-go-rcna9847
       - CNN News: https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/01/politics/new-laws-in-2022/index.html
* Oregon Ballot Measure 110 (2020): https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/lpro/Publications/Background-Brief-Measure-110-(2020).pdf
        1. What most struck you about the bill? List and discuss 2 elements.
        2. How would you have voted? How did the Ballot Measure turn out? 
        3. Advantages of initiatives, referendums, and recall elections. 
        4. Disadvantages of initiatives, referendums, and recall elections.
        5. Should citizens have this mechanism at their disposal?
* Term Limits
   6. pg. 547 RPC
   + pgs 141 Court Case Analysis: U.S. Term Limits, Inc. v. Thornton: https://www.oyez.org/cases/1994/93-1456
       7. Exploring the Essential Question (Answer in 3-5 Sentences)
       8. What did the Supreme Court Decide? Explain.
       9. When I asked my Parents/Guardians/Adult in my life the deliberation question, they told me....
      10. Do you Agree or Disagree with the Supreme Court Decision?  Explain. 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Oregon Ballot Measures and Term Limits Court Case 




Day 17: Monday, February 14th 2022
* Chapter 18 Lesson 2: Influences on Voters 
   + Notes VI: Influences on Voters (p. 548-549)
* Book Review and Worksheet 
   + pg. 546 Essential Question
   + pg. 547 CT
   + Voting Preferences Handout: Voting Preferences Handout.pdf
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Book Review and Worksheet 




Day 18: Tuesday, February 15th 2022
* Chapter 18 Lesson 2: Influences on Voters 
   + Notes VII: Voter Participation (p. 550-551)
   + Mandatory Voting Clips
       - Fareed Zakaria GPS What in the World: Global lesson on elections
       - Obama suggests mandatory voting-Says it would be Transformative
* Mandatory Voting Assignment: Should Voting be Mandatory Worksheet 2022.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Mandatory Voting Assignment




Day 19: Wednesday, February 16th 2022
* "The Youngest Candidate" Video
   + Video Worksheet: The Youngest Candidates Video Worksheet 2022.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
*"The Youngest Candidate" Video Worksheet




Day 20: Thursday, February 17th 2022
* "The Youngest Candidate" Video
   + Video Worksheet: The Youngest Candidates Video Worksheet 2022.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
*"The Youngest Candidate" Video Worksheet




Day 21: Monday, February 21st 2022-President's Day
* President's Day Trivia
   + Politico's Presidential Quiz: https://www.politico.com/gallery/2013/02/quiz-20-presidential-trivia-questions-157057?slide=0
* Chapter 18 Lesson 2: Influences on Voters 
   + Notes VIII: Campaign Strategies (p. 552-555)
   + JibJab: Time for Campaigning Clip: Time for Some Campaignin'
* John Stossel: Winning the Presidency Video (41:07 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSilCzj5luE
   1. Video Notes
   2. Discuss the Role of the Campaign Manager According to the Video. Use specfic examples from the video to reinforce your answer. 
   3. Define Microtargeting. How did the Video say Microtargeting was used in Campaigns
   4. Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response and in 2+ Sentences)   
   5. Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response and in 2+ Sentences)  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Notes/Responses 




Day 22: Tuesday, February 22nd 2022
* Chapter 18 Lesson 2: Influences on Voters 
   + Notes VIII: Campaign Strategies (p. 552-555)
   +  JibJab: “This Land” Clip: JibJab.com "This Land!"      
 1. pg. 302 Essential Question
 2. Compare/Contrast Your Strategy with those Outlined In yesterday's Video 
* Young Sheldon S2E19 "A Pol. Campaign & a Candyland Cheater"
   3. Compare/Contrast Your strategy (outlined in pg. 302 Essential Question) with Sheldon's Campaign Strategy
   4. Compare/Contrast Sheldon's Strategy with Monday's Video
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Compaign Stretegy Analyses 



Day 23: Wednesday, February 23rd 2022
* West Wing Wednesday
   + West Wing Episode: S1E 18 "Six Meetings Before Lunch"     
   + Video Worksheet: West Wing Worksheet 3 2022.docx 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Worksheet  




Day 24: Thursday, February 24th 2022
* Chapter 18 Lesson 2: Influences on Voters 
   + Notes VIII: Campaign Strategies (p. 552-555)
* 1952 Election and First Use of TV Ads (47 Minutes): Project X
   1. Podcast Notes
   2. Podcast's Thesis
   3. Agree/Disagree with Podcast thesis? Explain
   4. Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response and in 2+ Sentences)   
   5. Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response and in 2+ Sentences)  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Podcast Notes/Responses 




Day 25: Monday, February 28th 2022
* Chapter 18 Lesson 2: Influences on Voters 
   + Notes VIII: Campaign Strategies (p. 552-555)
* Campaign Ads: The Livingroom Candidate: http://www.livingroomcandidate.org/
   + pg. 554 "Comparing Campaign Commercials" #1 & 2(Watch Each) 
   + pg. 558 #1
   + pg. 567 #5 
   + Watch an Ad for EACH candidate from the last 3 Presidential elections.  For EACH:
       a) Write the Candidate's Name
       b) Write the Name of the Ad
       c) Describe the Ad
       d) indicate which technique listed on pg. 553 Used AND Explain why you believe it falls into that category
       e) discuss how effective you found the ad
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Campaign Ads Assignment



Day 26: Tuesday, March 1st 2022
* Chapter 18 Lesson 2: Influences on Voters 
   + Notes IX: Campaign Finance (pgs. 556-558)
* American Heritage "The Long, Stormy, Marriage of Money and Politics" Article Analysis 
   + Article Review Worksheet: Article Review Sheet.pdf 
       1. Read all the material BEFORE you make your final conclusion; Be Open-Minded and be willing to change your mind.
          a-Print Out Article and fill Top/Informational Section on Worksheet
          b-Read Sympathetically, underline, emoji, comment while reading         
       2. Summary Box: 
          a-What was the author's thesis?
          b-What Proof did he/she offer?
          c-Info you found Interesting and worthy of sharing
       3. Critique Box: 
          a-Did you agree/disagree with the author's thesis? If so, why? If not, why not?
          b-Did you find this article worth reading? Explain. 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Article Review

NEXT YEAR: Article/Debate
   + Money in politics might seem distasteful, but the First Amendment protects it: Money in politics might seem distasteful-but the First Amendment protects it.docx


Day 27: Wednesday, March 2nd 2022
* Chapter 18 Lesson 2: Influences on Voters 
   + Notes IX: Campaign Finance (pgs. 556-558)
   + Political Campaigns Crash Course: Political Campaigns: Crash Course Government and Politics #39
* Citizens United Case Study
   + pg. 599 Case Study: Citizens United v. FEC: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2008/08-205
       1. Summarize the Position of Citizens United in 1 Sentence
       2. Summarize the Position of the FEC in 1 Sentence
       3. Answer the "Issue" in 3-5 Sentences as if You were a Supreme Court Justice
   + Homework Help Video: Citizens United v. FEC | BRI's Homework Help Series
       4. Notes
       5. What did the Supreme Court Decide? Explain
       6. Why is this Case so Important? 
   + Book Review
       - pg. 602 #17-19
       - pg. 558 RPC
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Citizens United Case Study Questions




Day 28: Thursday, March 3rd 2022
* Chapter 18 Lesson 2: Influences on Voters 
   + Notes IX: Campaign Finance (pgs. 556-558)
   + Political Campaigns Crash Course: Political Campaigns: Crash Course Government and Politics #39
* Citizens United Case Study
   + pg. 599 Case Study: Citizens United v. FEC: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2008/08-205
       1. Summarize the Position of Citizens United in 1 Sentence
       2. Summarize the Position of the FEC in 1 Sentence
       3. Answer the "Issue" in 3-5 Sentences as if You were a Supreme Court Justice
   + Homework Help Video: Citizens United v. FEC | BRI's Homework Help Series
       4. Notes
       5. What did the Supreme Court Decide? Explain
       6. Why is this Case so Important? 
   + Book Review
       - pg. 602 #17-19
       - pg. 558 RPC
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Citizens United Case Study Questions

Day 29: Monday, March 7th 2022
* Campaign Finance Notes IX
   + Chapter 18 Lesson 3: pgs. 556-558
   + Extension-Review Links if necessary:
       -FEC's Citizen's Guide Link: https://www.fec.gov/introduction-campaign-finance/understanding-ways-support-federal-candidates/#how_much
       -Open Secrets: http://www.opensecrets.org/
       -Learn Liberty Clip: Are Super PACs Good for Democracy?
       -Buckley v Valeo: https://www.oyez.org/cases/1975/75-436
       -McCutcheon v. FEC: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2013/12-536
* Campaign Finance Reform CloseUp Packet: Campaign Finance Reform CloseUp Packet.pdf
   + Read and highlight/underline 
   + Answer the 3 Questions on page #5 
* Book Review   
   + pg. 556 Critical Thinking #1-2
   + pg. 558 Essential Question A-C
   + pg. 598 Reading Progress Check and Review #3
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Underline packet, packet questions, and Book Review Questions 



Day 30: Tuesday, March 8th 2022
*  Voting History Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5IXJXvxIMo94Rt1tlGkepP
   + Exit Ticket
       1. Podcast Notes
       2. Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response and in 2+ Sentences)         
       3. Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response and in 2+ Sentences)         
       4. Summary of podcast or Most Important Idea/Concept Learned
       5. Worth listening to? Discuss in 2+ Sentences
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Voting History Podcast Exit Ticket



Day 31: Wednesday, March 9th 2022
* West Wing Wednesday
   + West Wing Episode: S1E 19 "Let Bartlet be Bartlet"     
   + Video Worksheet: West Wing Worksheet 4 2022.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Worksheet  




Day 32: Thursday, March 10th 2022
* West Wing Wednesday Worksheet DUE
* Chapter 18: Elections and Voting Notes: X
   + Lesson 2 (pgs. 560-565): Voting
* Minnesota Voter Alliance v. Mansky (2018) Case Study
   + Worksheet:Minnesota Voters Alliance v. Mansky Case Study Worksheet 2020-2021.docx 
   +Oyez.Org Case Study  https://www.oyez.org/cases/2017/16-1435
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Case Study Worksheet  




Day 33: Monday, March 14th 2022
* Chapter 18: Elections and Voting Notes: X
   + Lesson 2 (pgs. 560-565): Voting
* County Clerk and Recorder Presentation Prep Worksheet
   + Guest Speaker: Stephanie Verhasset
   + Richland County Clerk and Recorder
   + Elections and Voting 
* Close Up Packet and Book Review
   + Assignment: Close Up Mail Ballot: Voter by Mail CloseUp Packet.pdf
       -Underline packet and complete packet questions
   +  Book Review
      - pg. 562 RPC
      - pg. 563 Exploring the Essential Question A
      - pg. 565 RPC, #1
      - pg. 567 #7
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Close Up Packet and Book Review




Day 34: Tuesday, March 15th 2022
* County Clerk and Recorder Stephanie Verhasselt Presentation
   + Guest Speaker Worksheet: Stephanie Verhasselt Presentation.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Guest Speaker Worksheet




Day 35: Wednesday, March 16th 2022
* Chapter 18: Elections and Voting Notes: X
   + Lesson 2 (pgs. 560-565): Voting
* Democracy in America " Elections: Maintenance of Democracy" Video
     1. Notes
     2. Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response and in 2+ Sentences)   
     3. Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response and in 2+ Sentences)  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Notes/Responses




Day 36: Thursday, March 17th 2022
* Chapter 18: Voting TEST
   + Notes I-XI
   + After Quiz: iCivics Games: https://www.icivics.org/games 
      - icivics.org "Cast Your Vote":  https://www.icivics.org/games/cast-your-vote
      - icivics.org "Win the White House": https://www.icivics.org/games/win-white-house
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Voting TEST




Day 37: Friday, March 18th 2022---Talon't Show 1/2 Day Schule/Last Day of 3rd Quarter
* iCivics Games: https://www.icivics.org/games 
   + icivics.org "Cast Your Vote":  https://www.icivics.org/games/cast-your-vote
   + icivics.org "Win the White House": https://www.icivics.org/games/win-white-house
       -(Participation Grade)/If Absent, print certificate at end of game for grade
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
*  iCivics Game Participation 

March 19th-March 27th NO SCHOOL-SPRING BREAK

For Junior-Next Week

- Primary Colors
- Win the Whitehouse
- West Wing

Day 37: Tuesday 10/27
* Book Cover QUIZ
* Chapters 10, 17: Electing the President and Chapter 17: Elections and Voting Note Outline: Electing the President Note Outline 2020-2021.docx
* Chapter 10 Notes I-II
   + Qualifications for the Presidency (pgs. 290-292)
   + Road to the WhiteHouse (pgs. 528-529, pgs. 303-304)
* Review
   + pg. 290 Essential Question (In Black/NOT Red)
   + pg. 292 Critical Thinking: Applying Question
   + Voter Preferences Handout: Voter Preference Worksheet.pdf
* PBS Campaigning Clip: PBS Getting the Nomination  
* JibJab: Time for Campaigning Clip:Time for Some Campaignin'
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Notes and Handout 


Day 38: Wednesday 10/28
* Review and Discuss Handout and Book Review
* Lecture: Chapter 10 Notes I-II
* John Stossel: Win the Whitehouse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSilCzj5luE
   + Exit Ticket
       1. Notes
       2. Any Two of the Following: What Disturbed You?, Confused You?, Enlightened You?, or Interested You? (list and describe why you listed each using the word "because...")
       3. If you were writing next week's quiz, what question from this video would you ask your peers and include the answer you would be looking for in your response.  
OR What answer on Voter Preferences Worksheet would you change after this video and explain why.
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Exit Ticket


Day 39: Thursday 10/29
* John Stossel: Win the Whitehouse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSilCzj5luE
 + Exit Ticket
       1. Notes
       2. Any Two of the Following: What Disturbed You?, Confused You?, Enlightened You?, or Interested You? (list and describe why you listed each using the word "because...")
       3. If you were writing next week's quiz, what question from this video would you ask your peers and include the answer you would be looking for in your response
OR What answer on Voter Preferences Worksheet would you change after this video and explain why.
* Chapter 10 Notes V
   + Electing the President (pg. 302)
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Exit Ticket

NEXT YEAR
nomination & Electing President Chapter with Voting
+ use president chapter or whatever it was and powerpoints for nomination
   - qualifications pg. 290- pg. 292 CT/ pg. 304/pg. 311
   - Nomination Review: pg. 527 Essential Question; pg. 530-531 (Notes), 531 Critical Thinking Decision Making Question, pg,  535 #5-6, 14
+ keep electoral college notes 
+ add campaign part and financing
   -Marc Racicot interview 
+ how people vote 
* Iowa Caucus Video: How The Iowa Democratic Caucus Works, Featuring Legos
*  USA Today Video Clip: Difference between caucus and primary, explained
* Selecting Candidates PowerPointSelecting Candidates PowerPoint
* Nomination Race PowerPoint:Nomination race PowerPoint
* USA Today Article: Why is Super Tuesday so important? What's a delegate? And what happens at a brokered convention?
* Howard Dean Scream: 2004: The scream that doomed Howard Dean
* Review and Turn in Exit Ticket
* Primaries and Caucus Explained Clip: Primary Elections Explained
* Chapter Notes: Electing the President: IV-V
   -Nomination Convention PowerPoint: Noviminating Convention PowerPoint
* Khan Academy Primary and Caucus:  https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-government-and-civics/american-civics-parent/american-civics/v/primaries-and-caucuses
* Nate Silver: Is Iowa a Make or Break State Clip: https://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek/video/iowa-make-break-state-dems-short-answer-nate-65043812
* Book Review Questions
   + pgs. 288-289 #1, WWYD
      pg. 311 #1, 8, 12
      pg. 535 #5, 6, 14, 15
      pg. 531 Critical Thinking

Day 40: Monday 11/02
* Electoral College Clip
   + Does Your Vote Count TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9H3gvnN468&t=262s
* Chapter 10 Notes V-VI
   + Electing the President (pg. 302)
* YLI Electoral College Worksheet & Book Review Questions
   + Electoral College Worksheet: Electoral College Worksheet.pdf
   + Chapter 10 Book Review: pg. 308 #1; pg. 311 #7, 9
* IF TIME: Khan Academy: The Electoral College
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
*YLI Electoral College Worksheet & Book Review Questions

Day 41: Tuesday 11/03--ELECTION DAY!!!
* Electoral College Clip
   + PBS The Electoral College Explained: The General Election
* icivics.org: Win the White House: https://www.icivics.org/games/win-white-house
   + Set Up Account
   + Play Game for Grade (Participation Grade)/If Absent, print certificate at end of game for grade
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* icivics.org: Win the White House Game Participation


Day 42: Wednesday 11/04
* How the States Voted in Every Pres. Election: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEkhW8m7rdo
   + Election Recap
* Should the Electoral College be Eliminated
   + Deliberation/Policy Worksheet: Should the Electoral College be Amended Worksheet 2020-2021.docx
      - Electoral Maps: https://brilliantmaps.com/2016-election-map-population/
      - Prager U Clip: Do You Understand the Electoral College?
      - NYT: The Daily-"A Peculiar Way to Pick a President" Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily/id1200361736?i=1000495647037
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
*Deliberation/Policy Worksheet

Day 43: Thursday 11/05
* Electoral College Clip
   + How the Electoral College Works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUS9mM8Xbbw
* Should the Electoral College be Eliminated
   + Deliberation/Policy Worksheet
* Electoral College Clip
   + BRI Homework Help "The Electoral College": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTUnkjI7AEo&feature=youtu.be
* Does a state law requiring presidential electors to vote the way state law directs or else be subject to a fine violate the electors’ First Amendment rights?
   + Fox News Clip on the case background: Supreme Court to decide if Electoral College voters must vote for winner of state
   + Case Summay and Arguments Worksheet: Chiafalo v Washington Classifying Arguments 2020-2021.docx
   + Oyez.org: Oral arguments/Opinion: Chiafalo v. Washington  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Case Summay and Arguments Worksheet

Day 44: Monday: 11/09
* Review and Grade Electoral College Worksheet and "Faithless" Electors Sheet
* Chapter Notes VIII
   + pgs. 306-307
*  Khan Academy: The Electoral College
   + Notes
* Chapter 10 Book Review: pg. 308 #3-4; pg. 311 #16; pg. 312 #21-22
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Notes and Book Review Questions

Day 48: Monday: 11/16
* Chapter 18 Notes VII
    + Chapter 18 Lesson 3: pgs. 552-555 
* 1952 Election and First Use of TV Ads (47 Minutes): Project X
   + Exit Ticket #1: Podcast Notes
   + Exit Ticket #2: What was your take away from the video?
* Campaign Ads: The Livingroom Canidate: http://www.livingroomcandidate.org/
 -You need to use Internet Explorer to watch the Ads
   + Exit Ticket #3:  pg. 554 "Comparing Campaign Commercials" #1 
   + Exit Ticket #4: pg. 558 #1
   + Exit Ticket #5: pg. 567 #5 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Exit Ticket (5 Question Responses) 


Day 49: Tuesday: 11/17
* Chapter 18 Notes IX
    + Chapter 18 Lesson 2: pgs. 548-549 
* How People Vote Obama Girl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKsoXHYICqU
   + Exit Ticket #1: What if your take away regarding voters after watching the clip?
* Political Campaigns Crash Course: Political Campaigns: Crash Course Government and Politics #39
  + Exit Ticket #2: Notes (NEXT YEAR--POLITICAL FINANCE)
* John Stossel in the Classroom: The Psychology behind Political Campiagns: https://stosselintheclassroom.org/2013/07/24/psychology_behind_political_campaigns/
  + Exit Ticket #3: Notes
* Based on Notes From Chapter, the Obama Girl Clip. the Crash Course Video, and John Stossel Video
  + Exit Ticket #4: What factors influence voters and election campaigns
  + Exit Ticket #5: Based Upon your Notes, How are campaigns run and how do they try to influence voters?
  + Exit Ticket #6: What are some of the roles and functions of a campaign organization?    
  + Exit Ticket #7: pg. 549 CT: Which political party platform more closely aligns with you view? Why? Do you believe most people know the platforms of the parties? Why or why not? 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Exit Ticket (7 Question Responses) 


Day 50: Wednesday: 11/18
* "Journeys with George" Video or Notes X: Campaign Finance
   + Exit Ticket
       1. Notes
       2. DICE
       3. Give the video an Amazon or Yelp Rating
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Exit Ticket

Day 51: Thursday: 11/19
* "Journeys with George" Video or Notes X: Campaign Finance
   + Exit Ticket
       1. Notes
       2. DICE
       3. Give the video an Amazon or Yelp Rating
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Exit Ticket



Day 52: Monday: 11/23
* Campaign Finance Notes X
   + Chapter 18 Lesson 3: pgs. 556-558 
* "60 Minutes" Clip (13:38 minutes) "Dialing for Dollars": https://www.cbsnews.com/video/dialing-for-dollars/?authenticated=1
* pg. 558 Essential Question, 598 Reading Progress Check and Review #3,  pg. 602 #17-19
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* 6 Review Questions 

Day 53: Tuesday: 11/24
* Campaign Finance Notes X
   + Chapter 18 Lesson 3: pgs. 556-558
* Chapter Video and Opposing Opinion
       - pg. 599 Case Study;
       - Citizens United v. FEC | BRI's Homework Help Series
       - America needs a 28th Amendment for more liberty, more representation and better government | Opinion
* Campaign Finance Reform CloseUp Packet: Campaign Finance Reform CloseUp Packet.pdf
   + Read and highlight/underline 
   + Answer the 3 Questions on page #5 
   + Extension-Review Links if necessary:
       -FEC's Citizen's Guide Link: https://www.fec.gov/introduction-campaign-finance/understanding-ways-support-federal-candidates/#how_much
       -Open Secrets: http://www.opensecrets.org/
       -Learn Liberty Clip: Are Super PACs Good for Democracy?
       -Buckley v Valeo: https://www.oyez.org/cases/1975/75-436
       -McCutcheon v. FEC: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2013/12-536
       -Citizens United v. FEC: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2008/08-205
* BRI Think the Vote: https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/private-political-financing-limited/
   + Review the Articles
   + Peruse what others have said
   + In 3+ Sentences, Answer the Question: Should private political financing be limited?  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Underline packet, packet questions, and BRI Quesion on Back of packet

Day 54: Wednesday: 11/25----Half Day
* QUIZ
   + Notes VII, IX, and X
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Section Quiz

Day 72: Wednesday 01/06
* Video Worksheets DUE
* Quiz Review
* Chapter 19: Interest Groups and Political Efficacy Notes
   +pgs. 570-571, 575
* Book Review (9 Questions)
   + pg. 571 #1-3; pg. 575 Reading Progress Check; pg. 576 #6; pg. 601 #13; pg. 586 Exploring the Essential Questions #1-3
* EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: "Activate": https://www.icivics.org/games/activate
   + Play and Print Certificate.  Attach Certificate to Book Review
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Book Review and "Activate" Participation

Day 73: Thursday 01/07
* Correct Review
* Intro Question: Should we hunt, eat, and farm Endangered Species to save them?  
  + Policy Debate Worksheet: Endangered Species Worksheet.docx
  + Video Clips
       - Jimmy Kimmel's Response to Cecil the Lion:  https://www.theguardian.com/environment/video/2015/jul/29/jimmy-kimmel-emotional-death-cecil-lion-video
       - "John Stossel: "Let's Eat them" (7:01 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSPkVoGx5c4
       - 60 Minutes" Can Hunting Endangereed Animals save the Species?" (13:43 Minutes):   - 60 Minutes" Can Hunting Endangereed Animals save the Species?"
       - Additional Clips from Mr. F's Website: https://www.sidney.k12.mt.us/Page/2798
* Chapter 19: Interest Groups and their Role Notes
   +pgs. 584-590
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Notes and Policy Debate Worksheet

Day 74: Monday 01/11
* Chapter Notes and Policy Debate Worksheet DUE
   + Discussion of Endangered Species
* Democracy in America "Interest Groups: Organizing to Influece" Video
* Chapter 19: Interest Groups and their Role Notes Lecture
   +pgs. 584-590
* Chapter Review Questions (7 Questions)
   +pg. 585 CT #1-2; Reading Progress Check Questions on pgs. 587(both questions) and 590(1 question); pg. 590 #3; pg. 601 #15
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Chapter Review Questions (7 Questions)

Day 75: Tuesday 01/12
* Correct Review
* Intro Question: Should the Covid-19 vaccine and other vaccines deemed necessary be compulsory?  
  + Policy Debate Worksheet: Covid 19 Vaccine Policy Worksheet.docx
  + John Stossel Video Clip:
  + BRI Think the Vote: https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/should-vaccines-in-the-united-states-be-compulsory/
* Chapter 19: Interest Groups and their Effect on Public Policy
   +pgs. 591-598
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
*Chapter Notes and Policy Debate Worksheet

Day 76: Wednesday 01/13
* Chapter Notes and Policy Debate Worksheet DUE
   + Discussion of Vacinnes Debate
* Democracy in America "Interest Groups: Organizing to Influece" Video
*  Chapter 19: Interest Groups and their Effect on Public Policy Lecture
   +pgs. 591-598
* Chapter Review Questions (8 Questions)
   + pg. 595 CT; Guiding Questions on pgs. 591, 598; Reading Progress Check Questions on pgs. 594 and 598; pg. 598 #5; pg. 601 #10 & 16
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
*Chapter Review Questions (8 Questions)

Day 77: Thursday 01/14--LAST DAY OF 2nd Quarter/SEMESTER/CLASS
* Review DUE
* Unit Test
   + Electoral College
   + Campaigning
   + Voting and Political Participation
   + Efficacy and Political Activity
   + Public Policy
   + Interest Groups
* Textbook Return and Course Evaluation
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Unit Test, Textbook Return, and Course Evaluation

 


* Intro Question: Should athletes be drug tested and/or should the Sidney school board eliminate school sponsored sports and instead push club sports?
* Intro Question: Should the flu vaccine be mandatory for enrollment in puclic school?
* Intro Question: Should vote by mail be mandated for the 2020 election? 
* Intro Question: Should the Montana legislature raise the drop out age to 18 or until a student graduates (Whichever comees first)?
   + Write down initial/closing thoughts, stakeholders, and what was said in class.
   + Homework: What my parent/guadian/adult in my life said... and I agreed/disagreed because...
   + Due at beginning of next week with each of the four day's responses attached.   

Monday 03/02
* Democratic Nomination Race Recap (South Carolina and Super Tuesday: Candidate Tracker | 2020 Primary Elections | Fox News
* Chapter 18: Elections and Voting Notes: Chapter 18 Note Outline- Voting and Elections 2020.docx 
* Chapter 18 Notes I: Voting and Suffrage
* Annenberg One Person, One Vote Video: One Person, One Vote: Baker v. Carr and Reynolds v. Sims 
   + Video Notes
   + In your own words define one-person, one-vote
* Bush v. Gore Case Study: Bush v Gore Case Study Worksheet.pdf 
   + pg. 296 Identifying Arguments #1-7
   + Worksheet #1-2 & You Be the Judge

Tuesday 03/03
* Bush v. Gore Case Study DUE
* Chapter 18 Notes II: African American Suffrage
* Clip from the Movie: “Selms”
* Literacy Test: Literacy Test Example.docx
   + Read and Highlight OR Underline
   + pg. 559 #1-6
   + Should states, including those with a history of discrimination, be allowed to adopt a photo ID requirement for in-person Voting?  
* The Voting Rights of 1965 Explained Clip: The Voting Rights Act of 1965 Explained


Wednesday 03/04
* West Wing Episode
   + S1 E5: “The Crackpots and these Women”
   + Video Worksheet: West Wing Video Note Sheet 2020.docx  

 
Thursday 03/05
* Chapter 18 Notes III: Women’s Suffrage
   + Watch the following Annenberg Video: The 19th Amendment - A Woman's Right to Vote
   + 100 Year Anniversary: Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the Stronghold of the Fortress | BRI's Homework Help Series
   + Abigail Adams Worksheet: Abigail Adams Remember the Ladies Worksheet.pdf
   + Seneca Falls Worksheet: Seneca Fall Declaration Worksheet.pdf
   + Pol. Cartoon Questions pg. 567 #12-13

Friday 03/06
* Chapter Notes IV: Lowering the Voting Age    
   + Young People, Dom't Vote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0e9guhV35o
   + Needy/Greedy Seniors 2011 Disc
   + “Vote for Stuff”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8tlfphtsRQ
   + “Rock the Vote”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AeRFhwSYVQ
* Lower the Voting Age to 16 UpFront Debate
   + Should the Voting Age be Lowered Worksheet.docx
   + Should the Voting Age be Lowered 9-3-18.pdf
 
Monday 03/09
* 16-Year-Old UpFront Worksheet DUE
* ACLU: Voting Rights Video
   + Notes
* pg. 545 Felons /pg, 540 Essential Qtns A-G

Tuesday 03/10
* icivics.org: Cast Your Vote:https://www.icivics.org/games/cast-your-vote
* Chapter 18 Notes V-VI
   + On state ballots, minimum wage, bears and weed
   + Andrew Shepard's Speech From The American President  
* Voter Preferences Worksheet Handout: Voter Preference Worksheet.pdf
* How Voters Decide Crash Course Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eermkiaFoWc&index=38&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtOfse2ncvffeelTrqvhrz8H

Wednesday 03/11
* Elections Basics Crash Course Video Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48EZKXweGDo
* Chapter 18 Notes VI-VII
* Fareed Z. Clip on Voting: Mandatory Voting
   + Mandatory Voting Worksheet: Should Voting be Mandatory Worksheet.docx
   + Mandatory Voting Clips
       - Fareed Zakaria GPS What in the World: Global lesson on elections
       - Obama suggests mandatory voting-Says it would be Transformative
   + John Stossel: Don’t know, Don't Vote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XWJVzyQHjM
   + Howard Stern interviews 2012 Voters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpv0lPz-pd4
   + UpFront: Should Voting be Mandatory? Should Voting be Compulsory?

Thursday 03/12
* NCC: Seize the Vote: https://constitutioncenter.org/sieze-the-vote/
* Chapter 18 Review
   + pg. 544 #1; pg. 551 #1; pg, 567 #1, 2 4

Friday 03/13
* Chapter 18 Quiz
   + Notes I-VII

SPRING BREAK 03/14-03/22

ATTENTION: Please make sure you look at the directions found on Infinite Campus (IC) and if you have any questions that you call the school or email me. Each assignment is expected to be turned in the day it is assigned.  Hopefully, all assignments will be sent to me digitally via IC or if you have to, my school email. That is my expectation.  The less paper and pen work the better but if that is how you complete the assignment, feel free to take a picture and upload it to IC.
If you have family, work, or other obligations that prevents you from complting the assignment(s), feel free to contact me & we will find a solution together. Don't Panic, I will NOT be as much as a stickler as I was during the regular school year.

Monday 03/30
* Chapter 18 Notes VIII: Chapter 18 Note Outline- Voting and Elections 2020.docx
    + Chapter 18 Lesson 3: pgs. 552-555 (To Be Turned in for a Grade) 
* Political Campaigns Crash Course: Political Campaigns: Crash Course Government and Politics #39
* John Stossel in the Classroom: The Psychology behind Political Campiagns: https://stosselintheclassroom.org/2013/07/24/psychology_behind_political_campaigns/
* Assignment: 
   + Take Notes From Chapter, the Crash Course Video, and John Stossel Video
   + Exit Ticket
       - What factors influence voters and election campaigns
       - Based Upon your Notes, How are campaigns run and how do they try to influence voters?
       - What are some of the roles and functions of a campaign organization?    

Tuesday 03/31
* 1952 Election and First Use of TV Ads: Project X
* Campaign Ads: The Livingroom Canidate: http://www.livingroomcandidate.org/
   +You need to use Internet Explorer to watch the Videos
   + Find the year from pg. 554 "Comparing Campaign Commercials" and find the commercial from the options underneath the screen
      - Answer Questions #1-2 
      - #3: Play other Ads and discuss their effectiveness.  #4: Which ad that you watched did you find most effective?  Why?
      - If you can't play them on this website, go to youtube or google 
* "60 Minutes" Microtargeting and Cambridge Analytica: Facebook "embeds," Russia and the Trump campaign's secret weapon
Email: squierbrad@hotmail.com
Password: coyote21 
   1. Take Notes 
   2. What was your take away from the video?
   3. How has social media changed campaign advertising? 
   4. Any one of the following: What disturbed, initerestested, confused, or enlightened using the word "because" in 2+ Sentences. 
* Assignment: 
   + pg. 554 #1-2 and extension #3-4
   + "60 Minutes" Exit Ticket
   + pg. 558 #1, pg. 567 #5
   + Extra Credit: Research the Joel Krautter/Solutions Caucus campaign against his re-election. What is the issue, what are his opponents saying? What is his response? on pg. 553 Chart, which propaganda technique do you believe is being employed? 

Wednesday 04/01
* Chapter 18 Notes IX: Chapter 18 Note Outline- Voting and Elections 2020
    + Chapter 18 Lesson 3: pgs. 556-558 (To Be Turned in for a Grade) 
* Chapter Video and Opposing Opinion
       - Citizens United v. FEC | BRI's Homework Help Series
       - America needs a 28th Amendment for more liberty, more representation and better government | Opinion
* Extensions: SCOTUS Case Studies: 
   + Buckley v Valeo: https://www.oyez.org/cases/1975/75-436
   + McCutcheon v. FEC: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2013/12-536
   + Citizens United v. FEC: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2008/08-205
   + pg. 599 Case Study; pg. 602 #17-20
* Assignment: 
   + Take Notes From Chapter, the homework Help BRI Video, and Opinion Article
   + Exit Ticket     
       1. How are direct sources of campaign funding different from indirect sources?
       2. How are rules governing PACs and SuperPacs Different?
       3. What types of Limitations, if any, should be placed on campaign donations? 

Thursday 04/02
* Campaign Finance Websites
   + FEC: https://www.fec.gov/
   + Open Secrets: http://www.opensecrets.org/
   + 60 Minutes on
   + Nancy Pelosi on Daily Show
   + PowerPoint from Summer Conference
* Campaign Finance Reform CloseUp Packet: Campaign Finance Reform CloseUp Packet.pdf
   + Read and highlight/underline or Take Notes
   + Answer the 3 Questions on page #5
   + Extension-Review Links if necessary:
       -FEC's Citizen's Guide Link: https://www.fec.gov/introduction-campaign-finance/understanding-ways-support-federal-candidates/#how_much
       -Learn Liberty Clip: Are Super PACs Good for Democracy?
* BRI Think the Vote: https://www.thinkthevote.com/join-the-debate/private-political-financing-limited/
   + Review the Articles
   + Peruse what others have said
   + in 3+ Sentences, Answer the Question: Should private political financing be limited?  
* Assignment: 
   + Packet: Take Notes or highlight/underline the Artcle and answer the three questions 
   + Website: Answer the discussion questions 

Friday 04/03
* Chapter 18 Notes VII AND X
   + Chapter 18 Lesson 2 & 4: pgs. 550-551 & pgs. 560-565 (To Be Turned in for a Grade) 
OR
* Exit Ticket: 
   1. What is the profile of nonvoters in US Elections? What is the profile of the regular vote in the US? How does this effect US policy?
   2. What are some barriors TODAY to voting in the US?  What are waays to increase votings?
   3. What are requirments do all states require to vote? How can individuals that meet those requirements register to vote?
   4. Why do you think that it is important in a democracy that all eligible voters vote?
   5. Go to MT SOS Website: https://sosmt.gov/Elections/
       a. Who is the Secretary of states, specifically, and what is his role with elections? 
       b. List three things you find interesting
       c. Go to election night reporting and peruse the last election results, indicate three things you found interesting.
* Assignment: 
   + Chapter Notes 
OR 
   + Chapter and Website Exit Ticket Discussion Questions 

Monday 04/06
* Play the icivics.org game: Win the White House
  + Screen shot, take a picture, or Print out the certificate of Completion
* Listen to the 4 Minute NPR Podcast from May 9, 2012: https://www.npr.org/sections/itsallpolitics/2012/05/09/152287372/partisan-psychology-why-are-people-partial-to-political-loyalties-over-facts
   + Exit Ticket  
       1. Discuss how the podcast relates Partisanship and Cognitive Dissonance together. Explain how it helps you understand politics today vis a vis Trump
       2. Think about how you chose the your party in the game while reviewing pg 510 Essential Question in black where you rank #1-8 and the criteria established. Do you agree/disagree with comparing parties to    sports teams? Why or Why Not? 
* Assignment: 
   + Game Certificate and Exit Ticket
  
Tuesday 04/07
* Chapter 17 Notes I-Political Parties: Chapter 17 Political Parties Notes Outline 2020.docx
   + Chapter 17 Lesson 1: pgs. 510-512 (To Be Turned in for a Grade) 
* Watch Crash Course: Political Parties: Crash Course Government and Politics #40
   + just listen, notes are not necessary but always nice if it doesn't hamper your understanding; I'll see if you watched through the exit ticket
* Exit Ticket  
       1. What was something that you heard in the video clip that related to the book notes
       2. What was something that you heard  in the video that related to the earlier class discussions
       3. If you were developing a test or quiz, design a question from the video or text notes and include the answer for the most important term, idea, or concept learned today
OR
*Book Questions
   + pg. 512 A-F 
   + pg. 535 #2, 10
   + pg. 511 CT
* Assignment: 
   + Chapter Notes and Video Exit Ticket OR Book Questions
EXTENSION:
   + JibJab.com - Good to be in DC!
   + Watch Fareed Zakaria Clip: Fareed Zakaria's Take 4/17/16: the Importance of Strong Political Parties--Nomination Process
   + Khan Academy: Linkage institutions and political parties

Wednesday 04/08-Thursday 04/09 
* Chapter 17 Notes II-III-Political Parties: Chapter 17 Political Parties Notes Outline 2020.docx
   + Chapter 17 Lesson 1: pgs. 513-516 (To Be Turned in for a Grade) 
* Crash Course Video: Where US Politics Came From: Crash Course US History #9
   + Notes from Video   
* Crash Course Video:  Party Systems: Crash Course Government and Politics #41
   +Notes from Video 
* Review Questions
   + pg. 514 CT #1;pg. 515 Reading Progress Check pg. 516 Reading Progress Check, pg. 536 #16-17
OR
* Attend a Zoom Lecture
  + Join Zoom Meeting on Wednesday April 8th @1:30-2:30: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/368213264
  + PowerPoint Notes : Political Parties PowerPoint
* Assignment: 
   + Chapter and Video Notes plus the 5 Book Review Questions OR  Participate in the Zoom Lecture/PowerPoint  and Take Notes
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: 
* Washignton Worksheet Questions #1-3: George Washington Fareell Address-Warning Against Parties Works.pdf
* Federalist v. Democrat-Republican Platform Planks: First Parties Worksheet.pdf
* Khan Academy Video: Evolution of political parties in picking candidates and voter mobilization

Friday 04/10 & Monday 04/13  
* NO SCHOOL: 4 Day Break


Tuesday 04/14
* Ideological Questions Handout:Ideological Issues Worksheet.docx
   + Follow the Worksheet's Instructions and give your opinions in 1-2 sentences regarding EACH topic or issue

 Wednesday 04/15
* Chapter 17 Notes VI-Ideology: Chapter 17 Political Parties Notes Outline 2020.docx
   + Chapter 17 Lesson 2: pgs. 520-521 (To Be Turned in for a Grade) 
   + Take Notes from the Ideological PowerPoint: ideology.ppt
* Chapter Review Questions and Worksheet
   + Answer 1-4: Recognizing Ideologies Worksheet
   + pg. 535 #3
OR
* Attend either one of the following Zoom Lecture on Ideologies
   + 10:30 am Zoom Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/529574005?pwd=WkV0elVRT0g2MDJZaFl4bzY1UzI1dz09
   + Meeting ID: 529 574 005
   +Password: 4FbMsl
   + 1:30 p.m. Zoom link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/199118842?pwd=SnV6a0V1czNzc3hpdVlGUUxSbURNdz09
   + Meeting ID: 199 118 842
   + Password: 3MqkvY
* Ideological PowerPoint: ideology.ppt 

Thursday 04/16
* Ideological Questions Handout: Where did your answers place you?: Ideological Placement Worksheet.docx
   + Follow the Worksheet's Instructions and give your opinions in 1-2 sentences regarding EACH topic or issue. Be sure to answer the Follow Up Question. 

Friday 04/17
* Take Both of the Following Quizzes
   + Political Typology Quiz
   + I Side With? Ideological Quiz
* AND Any 2 of the Following
   + The Advocates-The World’s Smallest Political Quiz
   + Where do you stand on The Political Compass?
   + Do You Eat Like a Republican or a Democrat?
For Each Quiz: 
 1. Name of the Quiz and what results did the quiz give you (who would they say you vote for, where do you stand, were you a main street republican, core conservative, disaffected, other)?
 2. What do make of the results-Does it have you as a conservative or moderate conservative , liberal or moderate liberal , libertarian, statist, moderate/centrist? Do you agree or disagree? Explain. 
 3. How did your placements complare with where you placed yourself yesterday?  Explain.  

 Monday 04/20-Tuesday 04/21
* Chapter 17 Notes VII-IX:Party Platforms Chapter 17 Political Parties Notes Outline 2020.docx
   + Chapter 17 Lesson 2: pgs. 521-523 (To Be Turned in for a Grade) 
* Chapter Review Questions
   + pg. 522 CT; pg. 523: Reading Progress Check; pg. 525 #3-4; pg. 535 #12

Wednesday 04/22
* Party Placement Worksheet: Where did your answers place you?:  Party Platform Worksheet.docx
   + Follow the Worksheet's Instructions and give your opinions in 1-2 sentences regarding EACH topic or issue.  Be sure to answer the Follow Up Question. 
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: 
* Khan Academy Video: Third parties in the United States

Thursday 04/23
* Chapter 17 Notes IV: Third Parties Chapter 17 Political Parties Notes Outline 2020.docx
   + Chapter 17 Lesson 2: pgs. 517-518(To Be Turned in for a Grade) 
* Chapter Review Questions
   + pg. 518 #6;  pg. 535 #1, 11
OR
* ZOOM PowerPoint on Third Parties: PoliticalParties_reg gov.ppt
* Attend either one of the following Zoom Lecture on Thir Parties
   + 10:30 am Zoom Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71579227353?pwd=T0xGWjhwWktFbTIyaTBHTnhUYWxMQT09
   + Meeting ID: 715 7922 7353
   + Password: 6bzc33
   + 1:30 p.m. Zoom link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/74880139861?pwd=WVg3ek5SKzh5TURXMzBwS1RpMmNEdz09
   + Meeting ID: 748 8013 9861
   + Password: 9csmaA
EXTRA Credit Extension: Thursday, April 23 @ 5 p.m. 
   + VIRTUAL TOWN HALL: How to Fix Presidential Elections in 2020 and Beyond
   + As the 2020 presidential campaign begins, join two of America’s leading election law experts, Richard Hasen and Edward Foley, for a discussion on how to fix presidential elections, in 2020 and beyond. Building on Foley’s Presidential Elections     and Majority Rule: The Rise, Demise, and Potential Restoration of the Jeffersonian Electoral College and Hasen’s Election Meltdown: Dirty Tricks, Distrust, and the Threat to American Democracy, the two authors explore the history of the           presidential election system, current challenges, and proposed remedies.
   + Refresh this page at 5 p.m.: https://constitutioncenter.org/debate/live or register here:https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2sD177ikT4qHffBBl5aQcg


Friday 04/24
* Make-Up Work Day: Complete any outstanding work from earlier in the week or move ahead. If you are ambitious, the following is an OPTIONAL assignment (For those missing substantial work, it is highly encouraged)
* Create Your Own (or you and a partner/Group): Make your Own Third Party Worksheet.doc
   + Submit it on the discussion board and comment on at least two other 3rd Parties
* Additional Resource: US Political Parties and Their Platforms.pdf

Monday 04/27
* Republican (GOP) Gubernatorial Candidates Debate: Republican candidates for Montana governor debate in Billings
   + Scroll down a small bit, the volume does not come on until about the 3 minute mark, sorry about the quality of the audio
   + Watch about 30-minutes and complete the exit ticket; watch the whole debate for extra credit and make sure you put down on your exit ticket that you watched the whole debate
* Debate Exit Ticket
   1. List the candidate and add notes of each candidates' background
   2. List the question/candidate response to questions asked
   3. How did the moderator's opening and the start of the debate and candidates' opening statements/responses to questions reflect the Republican Party Platform from the textbook?
   4. Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)   
   5. Either of the following What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)      


Tuesday 04/28
* Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Debate from Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=1482877295208650&ref=watch_permalink
   + Watch about 30-minutes and complete the exit ticket; watch the whole debate for extra credit and make sure you put down on your exit ticket that you watched the whole debate
* Debate Exit Ticket
   1. List the candidate and add notes of each candidates' background
   2. List the question/candidate response to questions asked
   3. How did the moderator's opening and the start of the debate and candidates' opening statements/responses to questions reflect the Democratic Party Platform from the textbook?
   4. Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)   
   5. Either of the following What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)   
Or (if you don't have facebook)
* Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates  
   +  Cooney, Williams facing off in Billings debate for Montana governor
   + Democrats Cooney, Williams square off at Billings debate for Montana governor
   + Democrats Williams, Cooney in tight fundraising battle for governor’s race
* Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates  Exit Ticket
   1. Notes from EACH Video
   2. How did the the discussion of each candidates' positions on issues reflect the Democratic Party Platform from the textbook?
   3. Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)  
   4. Either of the following What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response) 
   5. Go to EACH candidates official campaign page and describe what your found interesting/Learned

Wednesday 04/29
* Watch: Montana’s 2020 governor’s race: Buckle up
   1. Which Republican candidate, if any, would you vote for if you voted in Montana's June Republican primary? Explain
   2. Which Democratic candidate, if any, would you vote for if you voted in Montana's June Democratic primary? Explain
* Chapter Notes V and X: Chapter 17 Political Parties note outline 2020.docx
   + Chapter 17 Lesson 3/2: pgs. 527-528/524 (Just Read/No Notes for Grade) 
* Chapter Review Questions
   + pg. 533 #3-4; pg. 525 #5; pg. 535 #4; pg. 524 Reading Progress Check

Thursday 04/30
* Read Chapter pgs. 524-525 AND Watch and/Or Read:
   + Watch NBC News: Election maps show "middle ground" communities are disappearing
   + Watch SNL: The Bubble - SNL
   + Watch SNL: A Thanksgiving Miracle - SNL
   + Fareed Zakaria GPS (Global Public Square) Clip: Fareed's Take: Why America is so polarized
   + Read USA Today Article on Polarization: New nationwide study shows where Americans agree – and where Democrats differ headed into November
       - Exit Ticket
           1. Videos/Articles Notes or ideas/concepts learned
           2. Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? from the Videos (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response) 
           3. Either of the following What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? from the Videos or Article (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response) 
           4. How did the videos relate to the text? 
           5. How did the USA article's graphs help you understand political polarization? Explain.   
OR
* Chapter Notes XI: Chapter 17 Political Parties note outline 2020.docx
   + Chapter 17 Lesson 2: pgs. 524-525 (To Be Turned in for a Grade) 
   + Chapter Review Questions
      -- pg. 509 #1-3 and WWYD; pg. 525 Reading Progress Check; 525 #6; pg. 535 #13  

EXTRA Credit Extension:
    + Listen to the following 26 minute podcast, take notes, and tell me how it fits with the textbook notes: Rabbit Hole
EXTRA Extra Credit Extension: 
    + Listen to the following 42minute podcast, take notes, and tell me how it fits with the textbook notes:DESCEND INTO THE PARTICULAR

Friday 05/01
* Make-Up Work Day: Complete any outstanding work from earlier in the week or move ahead. If you are ambitious, the following is an OPTIONAL assignment (For those missing substantial work, it is highly encouraged)
* Have one or Both  of your parents/guardians/grandparents take EACH of the Following Quizzes
   + Political Typology Quiz
   + I Side With? Ideological Quiz
* For Each Quiz: 
    1. Name of the Quiz and how the results compared with yours (when you took it)
    2. What do make of the results-Do you and your loved one share political ideology

Monday 05/04
* Share and complare your Responses to the 10 political issues Zoom Chats: Ideological Issues Worksheet.docx
   + 10:00 am Ideological Issues Socialization Discussion Zoom Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77088852141?pwd=WUVWZ0Jxa2xsckNUVHpDL0xKRU14dz09
       - Meeting ID: 770 8885 2141
       - Password: 3Uz7nw
   + 1:30 pm Ideological Issues Socialization Discussion Zoom Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73994909375?pwd=NFJnblNHZHpHQSs1TThLOGVCRGdWdz09
       - Meeting ID: 739 9490 9375
       - Password: 3LW35Y
OR
* Chat with your parent(s), grandparent(s), guardian(s) and/or adult(s) in your life about the 10 political issues you have responded to earlier
    + Complete this worksheet: Ideological Socialization Worksheet.docx

 
Tuesday 05/05
* Crash Court Video: Political Ideology: Crash Course Government and Politics #35
   + Notes from Video about Ideology and Socialization
* Chapter 17 Notes XII-XIII:Pubic Opinion and Democracy and Political Socialization: Chapter 17 Political Parties Notes Outline 2020.docx
   + Chapter 19 Lesson 1: pgs. 572-574 (To Be Turned in for a Grade) 

Wednesday 05/06
* Where did your ideology and/or political beliefs come from? Worksheet: Political Socialization Worksheet.docx 


Thursday 05/07
* Chapter 17 Notes XIV-XV: Chapter 17 Political Parties Notes Outline 2020.docx
   + Read pgs. 574-576 Chapter 19 Lesson 1: Political Culture, Political Efficacy, and Pubic Opinion
* Chapter Review Questions
   + pg. 572 Essential Question; pg. 576 #1, 4-6; pg. 601 #1-2, 

Friday 05/08
* Make-Up Work Day: Complete any outstanding work from earlier in the week or move ahead. If you are ambitious, the following is an OPTIONAL assignment (For those missing substantial work, it is highly encouraged)
* Listen to the following 55 Minute Podcast: America’s Hidden Duopoly (Ep. 356 Rebroadcast) 
   + Exit Ticket 
       1. Notes
       2. Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)         
       3. Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)  
       4. List and discuss the most important idea or principle learned through this video/podcast
       5. If you were writing a quiz or test, what question would you include and answer you were looking for? 

Monday 05/11
* Chapter 17 Notes XVI: Chapter 17 Political Parties Notes Outline 2020.docx
   + Read pgs. 584-590 Chapter 19 Lesson 3: Interest Groups 
* Chapter Review Questions
   + pg. 571 #1-3; Reading Progress Check Questions on pgs. 587(both questions), 590(1question); pg. 590 #3-4; pg. 601 #13 and 15

Tuesday 05/12-Wednesday 05/13
* Listen to the following 55 Minute Podcast:Does the President Matter as Much as You Think? (Ep. 404)   
  + Exit Ticket
       1. Notes
       2. Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)         
       3. Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response)  
       4. List and discuss the most important idea or principle learned through this video/podcast
       5. If you were writing a quiz or test, what question would you include and answer you were looking for? 

Thursday 05/14
* Chapter 17 Notes XVI: Chapter 17 Political Parties Notes Outline 2020.docx
   + Read pgs. 584-590 Chapter 19 Lesson 3: Interest Groups and Pubic Policy
* Chapter Review Questions
   + pg. 595 CT; Guiding Questions on pgs. 591, 598; Reading Progress Check Questions on pgs. 594 and 598; pg. 601 #16

Friday 05/15
* Make-Up Work Day: Complete any outstanding work from earlier in the week or move ahead. If you are ambitious, the following is an OPTIONAL assignment (For those missing substantial work, it is highly encouraged)
* Does a state law requiring presidential electors to vote the way state law directs or else be subject to a fine violate the electors’ First Amendment rights?
   + Read the following Article to understand the case: Symposium: Constitutional doctrine and political reality in the faithless elector cases
   + Read the case Summay and Listen to as much from the oral arguments as necessary to understand the case: Chiafalo v. Washington
* Assignment
   +Exit Ticket
       1. Article(s) Notes 
       2. Oral Argument Notes
       3. What was the most persuasive argument(s) for the petitioner (Chiafalo)
       4. What was the most persuasive argument(s) for the respondent (Washington state)
       5. If you were a SCOTUS Justice, which side would you rule in favor of and why? Answer in 3+ sentences 


If you are non-proficientm you may go back and complete any missing assignment in which you have a "0" and turn the assignment in for a grade, complete the optional assignments below, or so combination until you become proficient.  

Monday 05/18-Friday 05/22; Monday 05/25-Friday 05/29
* Review Worksheet-For Students not proficient 
   + Chapter 10 Lesson 3-Electoral College Review Worksheet.pdf
   + Chapter 17 Lesson 1-Political Parties Overview Review Worksheet.pdf
   + Chapter 17 Lesson 2-Political Platform Ideology and Polarizatio.pdf
   + Chapter 17 Lesson 3-Party Nominations and Voting Review Workshe.pdf
   + Chapter 17 Review Worksheet.pdf
   + Chapter 18 Lesson 1-Suffrage-Review Worksheet.pdf
   + Chapter 18 Lesson 2-Campaigning-Review Worksheet.pdf
   + Chapter 18 Lesson 3-Financing Campaigns-Review Worksheet.pdf
   + Chapter 18 Lesson 4-Voting-Review Worksheet.pdf
   + Chapter 18 Chapter Review Worksheet.pdf
   + Chapter 19 Lesson 1-Political Socialization Culture Etc Review .pdf
   + Chapter 19 Lesson 2-Public Opinion and Interest Groups Review Worksheet
   + Chapter 19 Lesson 3-Interest Groups Review Worksheet.pdf
   + Chapter 19 Lesson 4-Interest Groups and Public Policy Review Wo.pdf
   + Chapter 19 Chapter Review Worksheet.pdf
* Close-Up Packets
   + Guaranteed Minimum Income CloseUp Packet.pdf
   + Campaign Finance Reform CloseUp Packet.pdf
   + Electoral College CloseUp Packet.pdf
   + Voter ID Requirement CloseUp Packet.pdf
       - State by State Voter Identification Requirements
   + Voter by Mail CloseUp Packet.pdf
   + E-Cigarette Bans CloseUp Packet.pdf
       - State by State view of e-Cigarettes Laws
   + School Vaccination Requirements CloseUp Packet.pdf
       - CDC Recommended Vaccines by Age
       - State by State Vaccination Exemptions
       - Vaccination Rates in the US
       - Why measles is back in the US
* BRI Think the Vote:   
   + IS A TWO-PARTY SYSTEM THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO RUN MODERN AMERICAN POLITICS?      





* Chapter 10/1 Quiz Review

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* Bush v. Gore Case Study Handout: Bush v Gore Worksheet.pdf
   + Worksheet Questions: #1-2 and YBTJ
   + pg. 296 Arguments #1-7
* Bush v. Gore | BRI's Homework Help Series (7:02 Minutes):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUlwVeJc-UA   
* NYT "The Daily" Podcast (33 Minutes)-"The Shadow of the 2000 Election": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shadow-of-the-2000-election/id1200361736?i=1000496213749
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Podcast Notes and Case Study Questions

* Joel Krautter Eightfold Path on Policy Development Handout: The Eightfold Path on Policy Development.docx    

* What is politics? 
   + Policy, Politics, Power, Authority/Legitimate Authority, Stakeholder, Trade-Offs, Law of Unintended Consequence (Cobra Effect) Discussion   
   + 1619 Project and History Education, Monuments Debate, Protests and Government Power, Players Kneeling, etc   
   + Intro Question: Should Sidney Public Schools adopt a policy that bans homework?    

Intro Question: Should Sidney Public Schools adopt a policy that bans homework?
   + Write down initial/closing thoughts, stakeholders, and what was said in class.
   + Homework: What my parent/guadian/adult in my life said... and I agreed/disagreed because...
   + Due at beginning of next week with each of the four day's responses attached.    

Intro Question: Should the school board eliminate school sponsored sports and those athletics should become club sports like Hockey and Soccer? 
   + Write down initial/closing thoughts, stakeholders, and what was said in class.
   + Homework: What my parent/guadian/adult in my life said... and I agreed/disagreed because...
   + Due at beginning of next week with each of the four day's responses attached.   

Intro Question: Should all School-Sponsored Athletes be Drug Tested? 

* Freakonomics Radio Podcast (47:43 minutes): The Truth About the Vaping Crisis (Ep. 398)
* Finish Freakonomics Radio Podcast (47:43 minutes): The Truth About the Vaping Crisis (Ep. 398)


isidewith.com Ideological/Political Preference Quiz: https://www.isidewith.com/elections/2020-presidential-quiz
   + Exit Ticket
      1. What were the top 3 presidential candidates the quiz grouped you with and percentages? 
      2. Do you agree/disagree with the placement? Explain
      3. What other groupings did they associate with your results with?