Archive for April 8th 2019

U.S History

Bellwork-

  • 1.) During which decade did the number of American households that owned a television see the largest increase?
  • 2.) What inference can you make as to the possible reasons the number of American households who owned a television saw such a substantial increase from 1950 to 2000?
  • 3.) Based on what you know, explain the key factors that first led to an increase in TV viewing beginning in the 1950’s that also allowed American’s to enjoy an unprecedented amount of leisure time unlike anything they had experienced before.

Instruction-

  • Chapter 19, Section 4: The Other America
  • Chapter 19, Section 4 Guided Notes
  • Chapter 19 Study Guide

Documents:

Chapter 19-Section 4-The Other America

Chapter 19-Learning Target-Study Guide-2019

Notes-Outline-Chapter 19-Section 4

Government:

Bellwork-

  1. Who are the figures in the political cartoon designed to represent?
  2.  What is the underlying theme of the political cartoon?
  3. Reflect on the results of the 2016 Presidential election, how do you feel about all of the negative ads put out by the candidates? Would it change your opinion of the candidates if they focused more on positive ads than negative ads?

Instruction-

  • What is an interest group?
  • Interest Groups, Part 1 Presentation
  • Chapter 9 Vocabulary Books

Documents-

Chapter 9-Frayer Model-Gov

Chapter 9-Terms and Definitions

Interest Groups and Lobbying-2018