Mr. Murray and Ms. Colter's U.S History and Government iBlog

U.S. History

Friday-3/18/16
o Bell Work-None
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Procedure-Collect Chapter 17 Notes
o Video-Saving Private Ryan-Family Edit (169 min) (Day 1)
o w/ guided video questions
o Daily Objective-
o Content Objective:
 SWD analysis of the realities of combat and the importance of specialized missions during WWII by watching a film and responding to guided inquiry questions
o Language Objective:
 Students will watch and respond to the realities of combat and the importance of specialized missions during WWII by watching Saving Private Ryan and completing a structured video response guide

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Government

Friday-3/18/16
o Bell Work-1.) How does our book describe political parties? 2.) Please list the three separate elements that make up political parties? 3.) What exists at either end of the political spectrum?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Activity-Political Parties Booklet (Day 1)
o Daily Objective-
o Content Objective:
 SWD synthesis of the core beliefs of the Republican and Democratic parties along with tracking the states won during the 2016 primaries by creating a political activity booklet
o Language Objective:
 Students will read and record information defining the core beliefs of the Republican and Democratic parties along with tracking the states won during the 2016 primaries by using chrome books to complete internet research designed to provoke political inquiry

Supplemental Materials: Political Parties Booklet

Political Parties Booklet-Activity-Instructions-Update 2016

Political Parties Booklet-Activity-Chapter 5-Example Cover

Political Parties Booklet-Activity-Chapter 5-2016 Update

Political Parties Booklet-Activity-Pie Chart

Website Links:

Democrats vs Republicans

https://www.diffen.com/difference/Democrat_vs_Republican

Pie Chart

https://a.abcnews.com/images/Politics/abc_begich_spending_chart_SIZED_kb_141103.jpg