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

Wednesday May 10th, 2017

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

U.S. History

Wednesday-5/10/17:

Bell Work-1.) What is the main idea of this political cartoon? 2.) Why do you think the artist chose to represent the idea of “white flight” with a picture of a portly man who’s cup runneth over? 3.) What would recommend that members of the “urban core” do in an attempt to reduce the impact of “white flight” on their community?
Attendance-While Class is Doing Bell Work
Vocabulary Match-up Activity-Chapter 19-The Post War Boom
Study Guide Review Time-Chapter 19-The Post War Boom
Daily Objective-

Content Objective:
- SWD analysis of key terms associated with the unit covering the post war changes in American society by manipulating of vocabulary terms in a collaborative activity
- SWD evaluation of the materials covering the post war changes in American society through summarizing key information in a structured study guide
Language Objective:
- Students will read and orally match up important vocabulary terms pertaining to the unit covering the post war changes in American society through the use of a vocabulary match-up activity
- Students will read, and write the key terms and important information covered in our unit pertaining to the post war changes in American society by completing a structured inquiry based study guide

Supplemental Materials: Study Guide-Chapter 19-The Post War Boom

Study Guide-Chapter 19-The Post War Boom

Chapter 19-Learning Target-Study Guide

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Government

Wednesday-5/10/17:

Bell Work-1.) In your own words write what you think the artist is trying to say about corporate lobbying and Congressional service? 2.) Based on the information contained in the political cartoon, what might be some of the problems that could emerge from this system of political appointment created by the “magic revolving door”? 3.) Do you feel it is a good thing or bad thing that many former Congressman and Congresswomen enter into lobbying positions following their time serving the public? Also with this thought in mind should there be a minimum time frame between when someone leaves Congress and when they take a cooperate lobbying job?
Attendance-While Class is Doing Bell Work
Video-What are Super PACs? (2:59 min)
Activity-Special Interest Groups-Brochure Activity (Day 3)
Daily Objective-

Content Objective:
- SWD synthesis of the ways in which interest groups work to requite new members through grass roots tactics by creating a take away element an interest group can use to recruit new members
Language Objective:
- Students will read, research and record the ways in which interest groups work to requite new members through grass roots tactics by creating brochure designed to encourage citizens to join their interest group

Supplemental Materials: Activity-Special Interest Groups-Brochure Activity

Video Link-What are Super PACs? (2:59 min)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bis-LB-wEVA&t=6s