U.S. History
Friday-5/04/18:
- Bell Work-1.) Based on the political cartoon what was one of JFK’s main focuses during his time as President? 2.) Show your understanding of popular culture. Why might the artist have chosen to use Superman in his salute to the memory of JFK while also focusing on Kennedy’s dedication to a national physical fitness program? 3.) Suppose you could change two things about this political cartoon to appeal to young girls living in the 1960’s. What two things could you do to make this cartoon more relatable?
- Attendance-While Class is Doing Bell Work
- Video-What Does The Peace Corps Really Do? (3:08 min)
- Activity-JFK vs. Nixon DBQ (Day 2)
- Daily Objective-
- Content Objective:
- SWD evaluation of the 1960 presidential debate and the national debate in terms of whether to support Nixon or Kennedy by evaluating primary source documents then stating an opinion as to which candidate is the stronger candidate
- Language Objective:
- Students will read, discuss and record information pertaining to the 1960 presidential debate and the national debate in terms of whether to support Nixon or Kennedy by breaking down a primary source DBQ packet and writing an essay outlining their support for Nixon or Kennedy if they were to vote in the 1960 election
Supplemental Materials: Activity-JFK vs. Nixon DBQ (Day 2)
JFK vs Nixon DBQ-2018-Sentence Stems
Website Link-1960 Kennedy vs. Nixon Campaign Commercials-Use for Document #1
https://www.livingroomcandidate.org/commercials/1960
Video Clip-JFK FOR PRESIDENT! (1960 CAMPAIGN AD) (2:00 min)
Video Clip-Commercial JFK 1960 Election Ad The Great Issue (0:59 min)
Video Clip-Nixon 1960 Campaign Ad (0:58 min)
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Government
Friday-5/04/18:
- Bell Work-1.) Based on this primary source can you explain why Sherman Alexie is so frustrated with the actions of interest groups? 2.) What is the author trying to convey with his choice to use the analogy of antiwar protestor being concerned about their dietary identities? 3.) What changes would you recommend to the author that might make this passage more accessible to a wider audience?
- Attendance-While Class is Doing Bell Work
- Video Clip-Thank You for Smoking (3/5) Movie CLIP-Ice Cream Politics (2005) HD (2:29 min)
- Activity-Special Interest Groups-Brochure Activity (Day 2)
- Daily Objective-
- Content Objective:
- SWD synthesis of the ways in which interest groups work to recruit 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: Presentation-Interest Groups (2018)-Lobbying and Lobbyists-Part 2 and Activity-Special Interest Groups-Brochure Activity (Day 1)
Presentation-Interest Groups (2018)-Lobbying and Lobbyists-Part 2
Interest Groups and Lobbying-2018
Activity-Special Interest Groups-Brochure Activity (Day 2)
Special Interest Groups-Brochure Activity
Special Interest Groups-Supplemental
Special Interest Groups-Closing Activity