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1 Quickwrite: Choose ONE statement below and write a paragraph about it. Explain the difference between a democracy and a dictatorship. Give examples of each in complete sentences. List and describe three ways you see the presence of government in your daily life. Finish this sentence: I consider myself a(n) Republican/Democrat/Independent because… (Finish the sentence and explain your choice. List and briefly describe the three branches of government. Consider one government issue that is important to you, and explain what should be done about it.

2 Station Instructions Each table has a folder with instructions and materials for that station. Instructions and links are also on my webpage. You will have about 30 minutes per station. You may not have time to complete every station assignment while you are there. Leftover work will either be homework or done during remaining class time. When the timer sounds, put the instructions back into the folder and put your work into your own folder. When the timer sounds, rotate CLOCKWISE to the next station. Make sure your name is on every piece of paper.

3 Government Stations Rubric Democrat or Republican? (online quiz) and political parties chart ______/50 Branches of government song and graphic organizer______/50 “Fakebook” page on a major government official______/50 Current Event (government)______/50 TOTAL______/200

4 Current Event Analysis: Find and analyze one current event related to United States or Georgia government. Title of article__________________________________________________________________ Web address ___________________________________________________________________ News source___________________________________________________________________ Written by_________________________________ Publication date__________________ Summarize your article. BRIEFLY answer the 5 W’s and the H as described in the article. How does this article relate to the domain of government? New vocabulary and/or concepts: What are two words, ideas, or concepts that are mentioned in this article that are new to you? Define and explain each one. Can you determine the author’s opinion of this issue from the article? What is this article trying to persuade a reader to believe or think? Do you agree or disagree with the author’s perspective? Why or why not? Why did you choose this article? What makes it interesting to you? Why is this important or relevant to your life? What personal connection can you make?

5 Branches of government song and flip book Song: Listen and create flip book on next slide. You may use your notes, book, internet, etc., to help you with this activity. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt5K4ZK0ILY​ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt5K4ZK0ILY BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT - YouTube Educational video reviewing The United States Government, it's parts and functions. Watch now...

6 Branches of Government Flip Book Cover: WHAT? Name that branch and illustrate it. Inside: WHERE? Location of the national and the state branch. WHO? Groups or individuals involved in each branch. WHY? List three main responsibilities of each branch. WHEN/HOW LONG? List the length of time members of this branch serve.

7 Political parties video and chart Make a chart listing five key positions (each) by the Democrat and the Republican parties. http://us-political-parties.findthebest.com/ Watch and explain in your own words why political parties might be considered mind control. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eInuuLp1Dw​ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eInuuLp1Dw Mind Control in American Politics - YouTube SUPPORT BOILINGFROGSPOST.COM: http://ur1.ca/g527g TRANSCRIPT AND SOURCES: http://www.corbettreport.com/?p=8608 Having been immersed in the left/right facade... Watch now...

8 Republican or Democrat? (online quiz) http://www.gotoquiz.com/republican_or_democrat_1

9 “Fakebook” Page Create a “Fakebook” page on a state government official (governor, lieutenant governor, representative, etc.). Be sure to include appropriate and relevant friends, followers, enemies, posts with comments, photos, etc. Template: http://www.classtools.net/FB/home-page http://www.classtools.net/FB/home-page

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