The Purposes of Government Friday 8/26 A Monday 8/29 B Lesson: 2

Objective: The students will show an understanding of the purposes of government (make analogy to school, CN reading activity, image matching, Baltimore riot plan)by developing government solutions to the Baltimore Riots that meets the needs of the community. EQ: If our city were to start rioting again how could the government make sure they meet the purposes of government? Drill: Quick write! You can do this on the lined part of your paper. Write silently for 3 minutes about the most ideal classroom. What would it look like? What would the teacher do? What would the students do? How would people treat each other?

What does an effective school look like? What does it not look like? Each student draw the following: What does an orderly classroom look like---what does it not look like? Groups 1 and 3 What does a school that makes good economic decisions look like? What does it not look like? Group 2 What services should a classroom offer…what does a classroom look like without these services Group 4 and 6 What does an unsafe school/classroom look like? What does a safe classroom look like? Group 5

Present Choose the image you think best represents your assigned task. Explain why.

4 Corner Activity On your paper, take three minutes Write which purpose you think is most important to maintaining an effective school. Which one did you choose? (Maintaining social order, making economic decisions, Providing Public Services, or keeping the school secure) Explain why your choice is more important than the other goals.

Please take out the Textbook form for collection Homework: Complete “Systems of Government” Cornell notes using page 12 in the textbook, Due Thursday 9/1 Do Now: Grab a book Complete a Cornell notes sheet with the information found on pages 9-11 “ The Purposes of Government” Please take out the Textbook form for collection A: You have never heard of CNs and want to do them as a group write an “A” on your paper. B: If you have been taught CN before but you have questions or want a refresher on how to format write a “B” on your paper. C:If you know how to do CN and feel like you can do it independently put a “C” on your paper

CN Discussion Take your post its. (everyone in your group needs 3) Write a level one question on one, a level two question on a second one and a level three question on a third one. When you are done give me the level three question.

Touch 10 chairs not at your table Pause when you get to 10 Take your notes and your level one and two questions with you (give me your level 3) Touch 10 chairs not at your table Pause when you get to 10 Form a group of 4 with people nearby .

Form a group of 4 with people nearby Assign roles in your group: Energizer Inspirer Leader Summarizer

Inspirers, please read the following quote:

Each group member poses his/her level 1 and 2 questions to their group Group discusses answers to the questions (leader facilitates this) Repeat for all group members Discuss the questions with your group, making note of any questions the group cannot answer yet

Share Out! -Summarizers: What did your group discuss? What questions are still unanswered?

8. 30 and 8. 31 (same objective and EQ as last class 8.30 and 8.31 (same objective and EQ as last class.) EQ: If our city were to start rioting again how could the government make sure they meet the purposes of government? Objective: The students will show an understanding of the purposes of government (make analogy to school, CN reading activity, image matching, Baltimore riot plan)by developing government solutions to the Baltimore Riots that meets the needs of the community. DRILL: Read and highlight the paper titled “Why have Government? After you have read, respond to the following question as your drill (be ready to discuss): What purpose of government impacts us most on a daily basis? Explain.

I like to move it, move it Move to the corner that you indicated on your drill.

Formative Assessment Think with your feet: I am going to put a picture and headline on the projector. I want you to move to the purpose of government that you think it best represents.

What purpose of government is intended in this current event? The purpose of government intended by using surveillance drones is to “provide national security.”

What purpose of government is intended in this current event? The purpose of government intended by using luggage scanners at an airport is “providing national security.”

What purpose of government is intended in this current event? The purpose of government intended by the police searching for a hit and run driver is “maintaining social order.”

What purpose of government is intended in this current event? The purpose of government intended by the government recalling tainted eggs is ?????

What purpose of government is intended in this current event? The purpose of government intended by the state government opening several casinos in the state is “making economic decisions.”

What purpose of government is intended in this current event? The purpose of government intended by the city government assisting the homeless is “providing public services.”

What purpose of government is intended in this current event? The purpose of government intended by the state government raising gas taxes is “making economic decisions.”

What purpose of government is intended in this current event? The purpose of government intended by the national (federal) government arresting illegal immigrants is ?????

What purpose of government is intended in this current event? The purpose of government intended by the national (federal) government using the military to strike terrorists is “providing national security.”

What purpose of government is intended in this current event? The purpose of government intended by the local government installing air conditioning in schools is “providing a public service.”

What purpose of government is intended in this current event? The purpose of government intended by the state government charging a rain tax is “making an economic decision.”

What purpose of government is intended in this current event? The purpose of government intended by the Ocean City government banning smoking on the beach is ??????

Police Brutality You and your group members are part of an advisory team. The death of Freddy Gray has prompted rioting and looting in the streets. Working in your team, establish an emergency plan to prepare for the riots. In each section, explain what actions you will be taking and how you intend to fulfill all purposes of government.

Riot Plan: Questions to consider What public services will be critical for the government to provide when there is a riot? What steps do you believe the government needs to take to maintain order? If the military will be put to use, how will you order them to be used? Be specific. Local police? Ask for help from national guard? This will be a very expensive project for the government. As mayor, how would you propose to pay for the expenses (taxes, loans from national government) of these riots and the clean-up and rebuilding after?

Create an Elevator Pitch

Purposes of Government in the Real World You will work in a group of 2 Around the room, you will find several current event articles related to the four purposes of government: a. Maintaining social order b. Providing national security c. Providing public services d. Making economic decisions

Purposes of Government Analysis For the last article that you are analyzing, complete the following: Identify what purpose of government you believe is related to the article. On a scale of 1-10 with 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest, rank how well you believe this government action or policy will help accomplish the related purpose of government.

For each article, skim the article and work together to determine which purpose or purposes of government are being addressed in each article. Record the title of the article in the correct section of your chart that matches the purpose of government you believe it represents.

Purposes Assessment Work with your partners to complete questions 1-8 for the “Purposes of Government” assessment questions. For each question decide what purpose (s) of government are intended by the government. You may turn it in when you have finished the 8 questions.

Example: I believe that expanding the light rail trains ranks as a “7” in providing public services. I believe that having more public transportation will benefit many people. However, this project may be very expensive.