Learner Outcomes TSWBAT describe the world’s major religions. (F/P) TSWBAT explain aspects of different economies and their affects on society. (T/R)

Today’s Agenda Starting Assignment Religions & Economies: (ppt) Religious Videos Cooperative: Comparison Chart Outcome Sheets

Starting Assignment--Thursday Why might religion play such an important role in the ethics and civic duties of our lives?

RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD

Theism belief in at least one god

POLYTHEISM MONOTHEISM

Hinduism Began in ancient India Polytheistic Believes in reincarnation. Souls never die

Buddhism Shares many beliefs with Hinduism (Reincarnation) Created by The Buddha Neither polytheistic or monotheistic – Goal: Nirvana

Judaism Founded by Abraham in Israel Monotheistic God = Yahweh, Jehovah or Lord 10 commandments (Strong Belief) Holy Book= Torah

Christianity Branched off of Judaism after death of Jesus Monotheistic Bible = Holy Book

Islam Founded by the prophet Mohammed Monotheistic God = Allah Holy Book = Koran

Turn and Talk Propaganda What are the different symbols in this picture? What is the overall message trying to portray?

Turn and Talk Propaganda What is the overall message saying about each individual symbol? Does this picture make more sense than the first one?

Learner Outcomes TSWBAT describe the world’s major religions. (F/P) TSWBAT explain aspects of different economies and their affects on society. (T/R) TSWBAT interpret and develop a political cartoon. (CU)

What are three things you think make a good government? Starting Assignment SEPTEMBER 8, 2017 What are three things you think make a good government?

Today’s Agenda Starting Assignment Religions & Economies: (ppt) Religions Chart Interpreting Political Cartoons Outcome Sheets

Economies

2 Main Styles of Economies Used in Developed Nations Today 1. Command Economy 2. Market Economy

2 Main Styles of Economies Used in Developed Nations Today 1. Command Economy- Production of all goods and services are controlled by the government. A.K.A. Socialism 2. Market Economy- Production of all goods and services are controlled by private corporations. A.K.A. Capitalism

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2 Secondary types of Economies Traditional Economy- Goods and services are traded without the use of currency. Mixed Economy- A combination between a command and market economy.

Complete Chart: COMPARE/CONTRAST MAJOR RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD

Political Cartoons What are THREE things you could look for when trying to analyze any political cartoon?

How to analyze political cartoons… LOOK FOR: Symbols Captions Whole Picture Humor & Irony Point of View (position)

Reading with a question in mind… What do Democrats believe about global warming? What do Republicans believe about global warming?

GLOBAL WARMING POLITICAL CARTOONS

GROUP WHITE BOARDS 1) At your table, DISCUSS a possible message for this political cartoon. Then, use a white board to WRITE a caption for the cartoon. You will share it with the class.

Cooperative Activity: Global Warming Political Cartoon 1. In groups of two, plan and then create a political cartoon about global warming (if you think global warming is a serious problem, try to convince others to agree with you….if you think the threat of global warming is being exaggerated and lacks enough proof, try to convince others to agree with you). 2. The cartoon itself should include a picture and a caption showing either dialogue between two characters or a caption that provides commentary to help your audience understand the picture. 3. Finally, on the back or on a separate sheet, write a one paragraph explanation of your cartoon. In the explanation, discuss the following: What is happening in your cartoon? Your “point of view” or “message” (what are you trying to say about global warming?) Your intended audience (who are you trying to reach or convince?) What symbols did you use in the cartoon and why did you use them? Cooperative Activity: Global Warming Political Cartoon 1. In groups of two, plan and then create a political cartoon about global warming (if you think global warming is a serious problem, try to convince others to agree with you….if you think the threat of global warming is being exaggerated and lacks enough proof, try to convince others to agree with you). 2. The cartoon itself should include a picture and a caption showing either dialogue between two characters or a caption that provides commentary to help your audience understand the picture. 3. Finally, on the back or on a separate sheet, write a one paragraph explanation of your cartoon. In the explanation, discuss the following: What is happening in your cartoon? Your “point of view” or “message” (what are you trying to say about global warming?) Your intended audience (who are you trying to reach or convince?) What symbols did you use in the cartoon and why did you use them?