This week we will continue to analyze how the media affects society as well as politics. Students will discuss ways the media affects and influences public opinion. We will also begin our unit on the Executive Branch. Our Mock Presidential Campaign will begin later this week. We will select candidates to run for president as well as select key campaign officials to help the candidate win the election.

Arizona State Standards Addressed

Strand 3 PO5

e.  election process and types of representation

f.   influence of staff, lobbyists, special interest groups and political action

     committees (PACs)

PO 6.  Analyze the structure, powers, and roles of the executive branch of the United States government:

a.    specific powers delegated in Article II of the Constitution

b.    roles and duties of the president

c.   development and function of the executive branch, including the cabinet and federal bureaucracy

d.   election of the president through the nomination process, national conventions, and electoral college

BELLWORK

1. When and where were you born? 

2. Describe your family life. (Brothers, Sisters etc.)

3. How would you describe yourself?

4. List THREE of your best qualities. 

CLASSWORK

1. Complete the notes on Presidential Powers.

2. Take out a copy of the lyrics of your favorite song or view on the internet.

3.  As you review the lyrics of your song identify and write down the answers to the following questions based on your song lyrics.

+ What is the subject or message of your song?

+ Identify the people, places, and events that are happening in the song.

+ Is this song appropriate for all age groups? Why or why not?

+ When you listen to this song how does it make you feel? Why do you like this song?

HOMEWORK

NONE

BELLWORK 

1. How does the media make you feel?


2. Has any information you received from the media ever angered you? Why? Made you feel really good?
 Why?

3. Do you feel represented in the media (i.e., race, sex, age, talents, strengths, weaknesses, background, ethnicity)?


4. Are there certain issues or groups of people represented more often than others in the media? Why do you think this is the case?

5. Do you think the media stereotypes certain people? Who? How?

CLASSWORK

1. In what ways can media be found in today's society? Class activity, create a list of media types on the board.

2. Three Little Pigs story.

3. 

HOMEWORK

Complete the Media Observation Worksheet - Due on Monday, October 23rd- ALL classes. 

BELLWORK

1. What are the three formal qualifications to be President? (Listed in the Constitution.)

2. What other qualifications do you feela president should possess?

3. Why do you think the Constitution gives only three qualifications to become President?