Lesson for Friday, September 16, 2016

Aim: What are third parties? What are interest groups? 

Bell Ringer: Journal 12 – Describe a Third Party. Give examples of Third Parties. 

Objectives: 

1. Students will evaluate the origins and roles of political parties, interest groups, media, and individuals in determining and shaping public policy.  

Agenda: 

1. Bell Ringer (10 min) 

2. Interest Group PPT (rest of class) 

3. Students are to fill in the notes as the PPT plays.  

Home Learning:  

1. Choose a Third Party, Interest Group, or PAC to research next week.  

2. Journals 1-10 will be graded on Monday.

PowerPoint on Interest Groups