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Forum 4.8 - Control of Religion

4/27/2017

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Guiding Thought Question: Theorize why the government of China would be so concerned about the influence of religion within the country and view it as a potential threat to their power? 

Today's Learning Objective: Students will learn about and be able to discuss Chinese control over religion and demonstrations within the country. Students will examine primary documents, interviews, videos, and news articles on the topic and develop ideas on the influence of resistance to party control in China. 
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Forum 4.7 - Security or Liberty

4/25/2017

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Guiding Thought Question: What do you think is more important for citizens of a government; Security or Liberty? Explain

Today's Learning Objective: Students will become aware and be able to discuss a number of issues related to the Chinese state and how the government influences the lives of citizens. Students will then watch a TED talk and discuss the positives and negatives of the Chinese State. 
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Forum 4.6 - Influence of the Party

4/20/2017

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Guiding Thought Question: What is a benefit of having the country controlled by one political party? What is one of the disadvantages?

Today's Learning Objective: Students will be able to explain the political structure of the Chinese state and the influence of the Chinese Communist Party. Students will complete a political power matrix of the Chinese state while taking notes on the structure.  
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Forum 4.5 - Problems of Transitioning Economies

4/18/2017

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Guiding Thought Question: Along with changing governmental systems, countries will sometimes try to switch economic systems. Try to predict three complications that would go along with changing the economic system of a country. 

Today's Learning Objective: Students will be able to explain the political developments of the Chinese state leading up to the modern era. Students will engage in notes and discussion regarding the developments, and then complete a discussion paper regarding the similarities and differences between the difference Chinese revolutions. 
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Forum 4.4 - Importance of Global Connections

4/13/2017

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Guiding Thought Question: Explain three reasons why it would be important for a country to be connected to the global economy. 

Today's Learning Objective: Students will read about and discuss the issues Iran has with the western world and be able to connect those ideas to the workings of their government and ideals of civic society. Students will read a number of articles related to Iran's relationship with the west and discuss the article's key points. 
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Forum 4.3 - Problems of an Oil Based Economy

4/11/2017

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Guiding Thought Question: Explain three negative effects of having an economy that is mostly connected to oil.

Today's Learning Objective: Students will examine issues related to the governing of modern Iran and be able to answer questions on the end of Unit test. Students will reading an article regarding modern issues in Iran and engage in a Socratic seminar related to the effects of the issue.
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Forum 4.2 - Influence of Religion

4/6/2017

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Guiding Thought Question: Why would it be helpful to have a government official that is also a religious leader? Why might be the disadvantage of having a religious official being influential in the government?

Today's Learning Objective: Students will examine the political structure of Iran and be able to explain the structure of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches be creating an informative government grid.
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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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