Civics and Political Economics Mr. Morelock

Thursday, 1/31/08 Start:  Pick one of the articles below from the 1/30/08 Ann Arbor News and do an RSR: “Truth and consequences” “Edwards will quit primary contests” “Clinton gets 50% of votes in Florida’s Democratic primary” “McCain’s Fla. Win puts him on top” “Kilpatrick to address city tonight from his church” “Speech is well received”

Thursday, 1/30/08 Objectives:  Explain what politics is and why people participate in it  Explain how power, legitimacy and authority are related in government using examples  Create a chart to illustrate the five general purposes of government Homework:  Binder and materials (due Tomorrow)

Thursday, 1/31/08 Agenda:  RSR  Spiral through yesterday’s objectives  Finish notes: Unit 1 – What is government?  Create a classroom chart for examples of the five general purposes of government

Wednesday, 1/30/08 Start:  Should the HPV vaccine be mandatory for 6th grade girls? Paula Zahn Now - HPV Vaccination for Pre-Teens Paula Zahn Now - HPV Vaccination for Pre-Teens Mandatory vaccination debate in PG county Maryland Mandatory vaccination debate in PG county Maryland  Discuss the videos  Write a two paragraph RSR

Wednesday, 1/29/08 Objectives:  State a position on a current public policy issue – mandatory vaccinations  Define politics and government  Identify three ways government starts Homework:  RSR on “District pulls plug on speech” (due tomorrow) Summarize case, discuss civics standards and state your position Minimum of two paragraphs 100 – 150 words  Binder and materials (due Friday)

Wednesday, 1/30/08 Agenda:  Mandatory vaccinations RSR Video Discuss Write  Spiral through yesterday’s work  Discussion notes: Unit 1 – What is government?

Tuesday, 1/29/08 Start:  Who are the people and what are the events that you believe have shaped your worldview 1 ?  Minimum two paragraphs for credit  1 Basic or core beliefs about how the world works, what is right and wrong, what values are most important, and why things are the way they are

Tuesday, 1/29/08 Objectives:  Understand requirements and expectations outlined in the course syllabus  Explain the case of “District pulls the plug” and the considerations involved in denying free speech  Write a summary and state a position on the school’s decision (Civics HSCE and 3.4.4)HSCE and Homework:  Syllabus form (due tomorrow)  RSR on “District pulls plug on speech” (due tomorrow) Summarize case, discuss civics standards and state your position Minimum of two paragraphs 100 – 150 words  Binder and materials (due Friday)

Tuesday, 1/29/08 Agenda:  Read “District pulls the plug”“District pulls the plug” Resource:  Reread and discuss in small groups  Write an RSR for the article Read the article in class Summarize the article in one to two paragraphs Reflect on the importance of the article…  Discuss civics standards, your position on the case, how it relates to government and/or the economy  Discuss Syllabus

Monday, 1/28/08 Start:  Tell me who you are in a paragraph. Include the usual stuff; things like your family, interests, what you’re involved in at school or outside of school, the name of your pet cat…You get the picture.  In a second paragraph, describe something you believe you know a lot about (a favorite band, a sport, animals, etc.). This could be anything, but it should be something you’re into not something that bores you.

Monday, 1/28/08 Agenda:  Share biography paragraphs with someone you don’t know that well  Introduce your partner to the class  Discuss Syllabus Homework:  Extra Credit: Watch the State of the Union Address (tonight at 9:00 pm). Take notes. Then, neatly summarize the key points/policies the president discussed  Syllabus form signed (due Wednesday, 1/30/08)  Get materials: 3-ring binder, paper, dividers, pens, pencils (due Friday, 2/2/08)