1. Unit 3
Political Beliefs and Behaviors, Political Parties, Interest groups and the Mass Media
(October 17, December 9, 2016) .

2. Monday, October 17, 2016
Learning Objective: Classify forms of political participation into two broad types (Inactives and Activists).

3. Assignments/Activities
Due in Class: nothing
Due Online: nothing
Activity: Reading Quiz Read Why We Vote by Campbell, How the Mass Media Divide Us by Mutz, People of Paradox by Kammen; and Habits of the Heart by Bellah/Others [5 points]; Lecture and Notes
Homework: Read Pages in Wilson before Tuesday, October 18; Ch 7 Study Guide {due Tuesday, October 25-5 extra points}; Post Current Event #5 on Edmodo by Saturday, October 22

4. Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Learning Objective: Outline how various forms of socialization shape political opinions.

5. Assignments/Activities
Due in Class: nothing
Due Online: nothing
Activity: Reading Quiz on Pages in Wilson [5 points]; Break into 4 groups: family, gender, religion, education level, and take 20 minutes to show how that aspect of someone’s life impacts their political opinion; groups present to the class.
Homework: Read Pages in Wilson before Wednesday, October 19

6. Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Learning Objective: Evaluate the fairness of the Electoral College system for choosing the president.

7. Assignments/Activities
Due in Class: nothing
Due Online: nothing
Activity: Reading Quiz on Pages in Wilson [5 points]; Lecture and short reading on Electoral College.
Homework: Read Pages in Wilson before Thursday, October 20

8. Thursday, October 20, 2016
Learning Objective: Assess the influence of political ideology on Americans’ political thinking and behavior.

9. Economic Perspective: Classical Theory Adam Smith, F. A. Hayek
Conservative
Economic Perspective:
Classical Theory
Adam Smith, F. A. Hayek

10. Economic Perspective: Neo-Classical Theory John Maynard Keynes
Liberal
Economic Perspective:
Neo-Classical Theory
John Maynard Keynes

11. Economic Perspective: Marxist Theory Karl Marx
Radical
Economic Perspective:
Marxist Theory
Karl Marx

12. Assignments/Activities
Due in Class: nothing
Due Online: nothing
Activity: Reading Quiz on Pages in Wilson [5 points]; Economics Perspectives Lecture.
Homework: Read Pages in Wilson before Friday, October 21

13. Friday, October 21, 2016
Learning Objective: Compare and contrast the theories of pluralism elitism and hyperpluralism.

14. Assignments/Activities
Due in Class: nothing
Due Online: Post Current Event #5 on Edmodo by Saturday, October 22 [5 points]
Activity: Reading Quiz on Pages in Wilson [5 points]; Group Venn Diagrams Pluralism, Elitism, and Hyperpluralism (20 minutes); Begin Opinion Polls lesson *Chromebooks
Homework: Read Pages in Wilson and Ch 5 (p.49-58) in Wasserman before Monday, October 24

15. Monday, October 24, 2016
Learning Objective: Describe the role of interest groups in American politics.

16. Assignments/Activities
Due in Class: nothing
Due Online: nothing
Activity: Reading Quiz on Pages in Wilson and Ch 5(p.49-58) in Wasserman [5 points]; Interest group research activity *Chromebooks
Homework: Read Who Governs? By Dahl before Tuesday, October 25; Respond to at least 2 classmate posts on Edmodo by Saturday, October 29

17. Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Learning Objective: Identify demographic trends and their likely impact on American politics.

18. Assignments/Activities
Due in Class: Ch 7 Study Guide {5 extra points}
Due Online: nothing
Activity: Reading Quiz on Pages in Wilson and Ch 5(p.49-58) in Wasserman [5 points]; Public Opinion Polls day 2 formula for Sample size & formula for correcting sample size for smaller finite populations. We will use the formulas to determine how many people will need to fill out each set of polls.; Generate a class-led list of the top reasons why people don’t vote; Free Response Practice
Homework: Choose one of the reasons why people don’t vote as the “most important” and prepare to appeal to that, Read The Opinion Makers by Moore before Thursday, October 27; Ch 8 Study Guide {due Friday, November 4-5 extra points}

19. Thursday, October 27, 2016
Learning Objective: Identify the factors that influence whether people vote.

20. Assignments/Activities
Due in Class: nothing
Due Online: nothing
Activity: Reading Quiz on The Opinion Makers by Moore [5 points]; create a short PSA addressing why people should vote, focusing on the reason chosen as the “most important”
Homework: Read Pages in Wilson before Friday, October 28

21. Friday, October 28, 2016
Learning Objective: Describe how political parties are organized in the United States.

22. Assignments/Activities
Due in Class: nothing
Due Online: Respond to at least 2 classmate posts on Edmodo by Saturday, October 29 [5 points]
Activity: Reading Quiz on Pages in Wilson [5 points]; Pyramid Game, Conduct/collect Polls of student body, count polls
Homework: Read Pages in Wilson before Monday, October 31

23. Monday, October 31, 2016
Learning Objective: Assess the impact of party identification, candidate evaluations, and policy opinions on voting behavior.

24. Assignments/Activities
Due in Class: nothing
Due Online: nothing
Activity: Reading Quiz on Pages in Wilson [5 points]; “How do I Vote?” activity
Homework: Read Pages in Wilson before Tuesday, November 1; Post Current Event #6 by Saturday, November 5 [5 points]

25. Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Learning Objective: Assess the advantages and disadvantages of the U.S. system of campaigns and elections.

26. Assignments/Activities
Due in Class: nothing
Due Online: nothing
Activity: Reading Quiz on Pages in Wilson [5 points]; Notes and Lecture: the election process; past presidential videos and parodies; polling project group time
Homework: Read Pages in Wilson by Thursday, November 3

27. Thursday, November 3, 2016
Learning Objective: Outline how the financing of federal campaigns is regulated by campaign finance laws.

28. Assignments/Activities
Due in Class: Notes from video on mention of polls, pollsters, campaign finance, and elections
Due Online: nothing
Activity: Reading Quiz on Pages in Wilson [5 points]; Watch Season 1 Episode 21 of The West Wing
Homework: Read Pages in Wilson by Friday, November 4

29. Friday, November 4, 2016
Learning Objective: Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of responsible party government.

30. Assignments/Activities
Learning Objective: Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of responsible party government.
Due in Class: Ch 8 Study Guide {5 extra points}
Due Online: Post Current Event #6 by Saturday, November 5 [5 points]
Activity: Reading Quiz on Pages in Wilson [5 points]; power point on predicting the president; notes on part government
Homework: Read Pages in Wilson by Monday, November 7 ; Ch 9 Study Guide {due Tuesday, November 15-5 extra points}

31. Monday, November 7, 2016
Learning Objective: Differentiate the various party eras in American history.

32. Assignments/Activities
Due in Class: nothing
Due Online: nothing
Activity: Reading Quiz on Pages in Wilson [5 points]; in pairs-use the text to create a timeline of political parties
Homework: Read Second Civil War by Brownstein and Boiling Mad by Zernike before Tuesday, November 8; Respond to at least 2 classmate posts on Edmodo by Saturday, November 12

33. Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Learning Objective: Determine why campaigns have an important yet limited impact of election outcomes.

34. Assignments/Activities
Due in Class: nothing
Due Online: nothing
Activity: Reading Quiz on Second Civil War by Brownstein and Boiling Mad by Zernike [5 points]; refute the statements worksheet; Free Response practice; check exit poll data
Homework: Read Pages in Wilson by Thursday, November 10

35. Thursday, November 10, 2016
Learning Objective: Assess both the impact of third parties on American politics and their limitations.

36. Assignments/Activities
Due in Class: nothing
Due Online: Respond to at least 2 classmate posts on Edmodo by Saturday, November 12
Activity: Reading Quiz on Pages in Wilson [5 points]; 1996 election data/ the impact of Ross Perot
Homework: Read Pages in Wilson by Monday, November 14

37. Monday, November 14, 2016
Learning Objective: Evaluate how well political parties generally do in carrying out their promises.

38. Assignments/Activities
Due in Class: nothing
Due Online: nothing
Activity: Reading Quiz on Pages in Wilson [5 points]; research 2 past Republican promises-one kept one not and 2 past Democratic promises-one kept one not and the reasons for each *Chromebooks
Homework: Read Pages in Wilson before Tuesday, November 15; Post Current Event #7 on Edmodo by Saturday, November 19

39. Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Learning Objective: Explain the key objectives of any political campaign.

40. Assignments/Activities
Due in Class: Ch 9 Study Guide {5 extra points}
Due Online: nothing
Activity: Reading Quiz on Pages in Wilson [5 points]; Act as a campaign managers to get your candidates elected
Homework: Read Pages in Wilson by Thursday, November 17

41. Thursday, November 17, 2016
Learning Objective: Evaluate the fairness of our current system of presidential primaries and caucuses.

42. Assignments/Activities
Due in Class: nothing
Due Online: nothing
Activity: Reading Quiz on Pages in Wilson [5 points]; conduct a caucus; begin position paper [3 pro-electoral college, 3 anti-electoral college; 3 pro-primaries, 3 anti-primaries]
Homework: Read Pages in Wilson by Friday, November 18; Ch 10 Study Guide {due Tuesday, November 22-5 extra points}

43. Friday, November 18, 2016
Learning Objective: Identify the various types of interest groups and their policy concerns.

44. Assignments/Activities
Due in Class: nothing
Due Online: Post Current Event #7 by Saturday, November 19 [5 points]
Activity: Reading Quiz on Pages in Wilson [5 points]; Connect your presidential candidate to 2 interest groups that would support them and why
Homework: Read Pages in Wilson by Monday, November 21

45. Monday, November 21, 2016
Learning Objective: Assess the four basic strategies that interest groups use to try to shape policy.

46. Assignments/Activities
Due in Class: nothing
Due Online: position paper [due at midnight on turnitin.com]
Activity: Reading Quiz on Pages in Wilson [5 points]; position paper [due at midnight] *Chromebooks
Homework: Read Pages in Wilson before Tuesday, November 22; Respond to at least 2 classmate posts on Edmodo by Saturday, November 26

47. Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Learning Objective: Analyze the factors that make some interest groups more successful than others in the political arena.

48. Assignments/Activities
Due in Class: Ch 10 Study Guide {5 extra points}
Due Online: Respond to at least 2 classmate posts on Edmodo by Saturday, November 26
Activity: Reading Quiz on Pages in Wilson [5 points]; free response practice; polling project group time
Homework: Read Pages in Wilson by Monday, November 28; Ch 11 Study Guide {due Thursday, December 1-5 extra points}

49. Monday, November 28, 2016
Learning Objective: Describe how American politicians choreograph their messages through the mass media.

50. Assignments/Activities
Due in Class: nothing
Due Online: nothing
Activity: Reading Quiz on Pages in Wilson [5 points]; Designated Survivor Episode 3 from interview-Discussion of media influence
Homework: Read Pages in Wilson before Tuesday, November 29; Post Current Event #8 by Saturday, December 3 [5 points]

51. Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Learning Objective: Describe how American politicians choreograph their messages through the mass media.

52. Assignments/Activities
Due in Class: nothing
Due Online: nothing
Activity: Reading Quiz on Pages in Wilson [5 points]; Free Response practice
Homework: Read Pages in Wilson by Thursday, December 1

53. Thursday, December 1, 2016
Learning Objective: List the major criteria that determine which news stories receive the most media attention.

54. Assignments/Activities
Due in Class: Ch 11 Study Guide {5 extra points}
Due Online: nothing
Activity: Reading Quiz on Pages in Wilson [5 points]; guest speaker?
Homework: Read Pages in Wilson by Friday, December 2; Ch 12 Study Guide {due Tuesday, December 6-5 extra points}

55. Friday, December 2, 2016
Learning Objective: Assess the impact of the mass media on the scope of government and democracy in America.

56. Assignments/Activities
Due in Class: nothing
Due Online: Post Current Event #8 by Saturday, December 3 [5 points]
Activity: Reading Quiz on Pages in Wilson [5 points]; refute the arguments worksheet, pyramid partner game
Homework: Read Pages in Wilson by Monday, December 5

57. Monday, December 5, 2016
Learning Objective: Explain how policy entrepreneurs employ media strategies to influence the public agenda.

58. Assignments/Activities
Due in Class: nothing
Due Online: nothing
Activity: Reading Quiz on Pages in Wilson [5 points]; 5 review questions
Homework: Read Pages in Wilson by Tuesday, December 6; Respond to at least 2 classmate posts on Edmodo by Saturday, December 10 [5 points]

59. Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Learning Objective: Analyze the impact the media has on what policy issues Americans think about.

60. Assignments/Activities
Due in Class: Ch 12 Study Guide {5 extra points}
Due Online: nothing
Activity: Reading Quiz on Pages in Wilson [5 points]; students share 5 review questions and answers in a round-robin study session; Study Guide passed out; study for exam on own
Homework: Study for Unit 3 Exam

61. Thursday, December 8, 2016
Learning Objective: Summative Assessment of Unit 3: Political Beliefs and Behaviors, Political Parties, Interest groups and the Mass Media. .

62. Assignments/Activities
Due in Class: nothing
Due Online: nothing
Activity: Unit 3 Exam
Homework: nothing

63. Thursday, December 8, 2016
Unit 3: Exam
AP Unit 3 1

64. Friday, December 9, 2016
Learning Objective: Summative Assessment of Unit 3: Political Beliefs and Behaviors, Political Parties, Interest groups and the Mass Media. .

65. Assignments/Activities
Due in Class: colored pens
Due Online: Respond to at least 2 classmate posts on Edmodo by Saturday, December 10 [5 points]
Activity: Exam Return, corrections, free response scoring, Final Group Presentation Prep Time
Homework: Presentation Prep; Respond to at least 2 classmate posts on Edmodo by Saturday, December 10 [5 points]

66. Monday, December 12, 2016
Learning Objective: Explain how polls are conducted and what can be learned from them about American public opinion.

67. Assignments/Activities
Due in Class: Presentations
Due Online: nothing
Activity: Group Poll Result Presentations to school principal
Homework: Study for finals

68. Learning Objective: Practice for the AP Exam. .
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Learning Objective: Practice for the AP Exam. .

69. Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Finals
Pre/Post 1