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Forum 2.4 - Complications of Opinions

1/31/2017

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Guiding Thought Question: In your opinion is it better to have more different opinions, or less opinions? Explain your reasoning.

Today's Learning Objective: Students will examine the complexities of the European Union and the place that Great Britain has within the EU. Students will be able to describe the foundations and the structure of the European Union.
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Forum 2.3 - Mexico's Biggest Issue

1/26/2017

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Guiding Thought Question: Based on what you have read in the briefing, or heard on the news recently what is the largest issue facing the Mexican State?

Today's Learning Objective: Students will learn about the structure of the Mexican Government and the major issues facing it, and be able to explain them on the end of unit test.
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Forum 2.2 - Is Mexico a Democracy?

1/24/2017

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Guiding Thought Question: Based on the reading and the ways to classify a true democracy explain whether you think Mexico is a true democracy or not and why.

Today's Learning Objective: Students will be able to explain the process of democratization from the early origins to the modern era. Students will take notes and do a reading on the political developments of Mexico's Government. 
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Forum 2.1 - Requirements for a Democracy

1/19/2017

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\Guiding Thought Question: Come up with a list, and explain, 3 things a country must do in order to be considered a true democratic nation.

Today's Learning Objective: Students will learn about the definitions and guiding principles of modern democracies. Students will use this information to discuss the theories as related to the democratic practices of Mexico.

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Forum 1.3 - A Country's biggest Problems

1/12/2017

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Guiding Thought Question: What are the biggest problems (universally) that governments need to address? (List 5)

Today's Learning Objective: Students will be able to define basic terms related to international politics, and be able to use them throughout the course of the semester in the context of class discussions and assignments. Students will seek to understand fundamental policy issues which all states attempt to address as a basis for the understanding of how different countries approach each policy differently. .
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Forum 1.2 -  What is the Purpose of Government?

1/10/2017

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Guiding Thought Question: Based on your own ideas, make a list of 5 things (with explanations) of the things that all governments should do/provide for its people. 

​Today's Learning Objective: Students will be able to explain international political theories revolving around the types of governments and the political and social freedoms they allow. Students will take notes on the types of governments then use normative and empirical data to place countries along a democratic spectrum. 
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Forum 1.1 - Can all states be democracies?

1/5/2017

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Guiding Thought Question: Explain whether or not you think it is possible, or wise, for all countries in the world to have fairly elected democratic governments. 

Today's Learning Objective: Students will be able to  explain basic vocabulary dealing with international politics and governance. Students will go over the objectives for the course, then have an activity in which they identify, and explain terms relating to international political systems.
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    AP Comparative Government Forum

    Welcome to the Forum! Here is where you will be answering your daily warm-up questions. Please do not enter your last name for privacy reasons, and you may use a nickname if you would like (Just make sure Mr. Tredinnick is aware of the nickname you are using). Write out thoughtful responses to the forums on the days they are assigned. If you miss a day please take it upon yourself to complete the Forum you missed. Each Forum has the targeted Learning Objective(s) there so you can see what the focus of the day's class will be.

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