Lesson on Friday, September 7, 2018

Aim: What are the roles of political parties? 

Bell Ringer: Complete "One Big Party" / Grade Journals 1-10 

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. 1. Bell Ringer (10 min) 

2. 2. Current Events  

3.  3. Grade "One Big Party"  

4. 4. Who Rules? Worksheet 

5. 5. Political Behavior Pop Quiz 

Home Learning: Complete Who Rules? Worksheet.

Lesson on Thursday, September 6, 2018

Aim: What are the origins of political parties? 

Bell Ringer: What’s the English Bill of Rights? When was it created? How about the Magna Carta? Review "Origins of Government" and collect for a grade (last night's HW).  

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. 1. Bell Ringer (10 min) 

2. 2. Journal 10 – How many types of governments exist? P.18-20 (10 min) 

3.  3. BP: Political Parties (5 min) 

4.  4. "One Big Party" reading (10 min) 

5. 5. "One Big Party" questions (10 min) 

Home Learning: Due tomorrow: Journals 1-10 (check blog); Complete "One Big Party" 

Lesson on Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Aim: What are the origins of political parties? 

Bell Ringer: Journal 9 – What are political parties? Mention examples of political parties in the U.S. What sets political parties apart? 

Objectives: 

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

Agenda: 

2. 1. Bell Ringer (10 min) 

3. 2. Copy on paper -[Symbol]     

       IS [Symbol] A POLITICAL PARTY [Symbol] IS NOT 

Platform: 

Leaders: 

Activists: 

Voters: 

What do PP do? 

4. 3. YouTube video: What are political parties and how do they work? (10 min) 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS6Nun3Hx5s  

5. 4. Copy “Graphic Organizer” on BP: PP Origins (5 min) 

6. 5. Brainpop: Political Parties Origins (5 min) 

7. 6. Exit Ticket: Do you think the two-party system is a good one? Explain why or why not? 

Home Learning: What elements of the Constitution of the U.S. are derived from English political customs and documents? (Look up: English Bill of Rights, Magna Carta, etc.) Due:  “Origins of Government” 

Lesson on Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Aim: What are the 7 Principles that the U.S. Constitution is based on?  

Bell Ringer: 7 Principles of the U.S. Constitution (Think-Pair-Share) 

Objectives: 

1. 1. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the 7 Principles of the U.S. Constitution.  

Agenda: 

1. 1. Bell Ringer (Think-Pair-Share) (10 min) 

2. 2. 7 Principles QQT (10 min) 
3. 3. 7 Principles of the U.S. Constitution Quiz (rest of the period)  

Home Learning: none! 

Lesson on Friday, August 31, 2018

Aim: What are the seven principles of the Constitution?  

Bell Ringer: Journal 8 - Write about a relevant current event (local, national, or global events) 

Objectives: 

1. 1. Students will examine how power and responsibility are distributed, shared, and limited by the Constitution.  

2. 2. Students will analyze and categorize the diverse viewpoints presented by the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists concerning ratification of the Constitution and inclusion of a bill of rights.  

Agenda: 

1. 1. Bell Ringer (10 min) 

2. 2. Current Events discussion (10 min) 

3. 3. Answer all questions assigned of the Constitution (10 min) 

4. 4. Federalist vs. Antifederalist worksheet (10 min) 

Home Learning: Study for the quiz taking place next class.