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.
BELLWORK
1. The least likely people to vote are between the ages of 18-20. Why do you think people in this age range don't vote?
2. Do you think your vote is important? Why or why not?
3. Why do you think the electoral college was created?
CLASSWORK
1. Review criteria for presidential election and watch previous presidential commercials.
2. Begin notes on the Electoral College
HOMEWORK
Prepare for Executive Branch Test on Thursday 10/27 or 10/28
BELLWORK
1. Which is better Coca Cola or Pepsi? Identify one reason you believe one product is better than the other. Be prepared to defend your answer.
CLASSWORK
1. Write down the following terms leaving space between each one.
debate
platform
sound bites
moderator
sidestepping
2. Handout the debate watching guide that will be used to evaluate a presidential debate.
3. Watch and analyze the first 20 minutes of the third Presidential debate between Senator Obama and Senator McCain.
4. Review and discuss analysis of the debate.
5. Watch and critique presidential campaign commercials from the 2008 presidential race.
HOMEWORK
Political Poll - 50 points DUE MONDAY, OCTOBER 31ST .
interview 10 people ages 18+ and ask them the two questions on the survey. See attached form for more information and interview questions.
BELLWORK
1. Grab a test and begin answering the questions.
CLASSWORK
1. Students will complete the test on the Executive Branch.
2. Begin working on their presidential TV commercials.
HOMEWORK
Complete the presidential TV ads by Tuesday, November 1st or Wednesday, November 2nd.
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