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Forum 4.2 - Positives of Interest Groups

11/30/2016

Guiding Thought Question: Theorize a benefit, and a disadvantage of interest groups banding together and providing campaign contributions to the candidate that supports their interests.

Today's Learning Objective: Students will be able to explain the role of interest groups and lobbyists in impacting the political process. Students will take notes and discuss the role of both groups in impacting government and research a particular interest group.

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Forum 4.1 - Redefining Federalism

11/28/2016

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Guiding Thought Question: Based on what you remember explain what federalism is and give an example.

Today's Learning Objective: Students will be able to explain the purpose and responsibilities of governmental entities at the state and local level. Students will take notes on these governmental levels and then conduct research about each of the different levels.

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Unit III Forum - Bill to Law Simulation (3.6)

11/9/2016

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Today's Warm-Up Question: When congress in unable to get new laws passed due to party politics, who is to blame more, the President or Congress? Explain your answer.

Today's Learning Objective: Students will learn about the process that a bill goes through in order to become a law by participating in a simulation and reflecting on their experience.

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Unit III Forum - Congressional Districts (3.5)

11/7/2016

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Guiding Thought Questions: Define what Gerrymandering is and how it can be used to influence elections.

Today's Learning Objectives: Students will be able to explain the complexities of the Electoral College and Gerrymandering as a complication to our voting process. Students will take part in a gerrymandering simulation and then predict the results of the 2016 election.

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Unit III Forum - Governmental Effectiveness (3.4)

11/2/2016

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Today's Warm-Up Question: Using your prior knowledge answer the following question.
In your own opinion is the governmental structure effective or not at passing new legislation to meet the needs of the population? Explain your answer.

Today's Learning Objectives: Students will learn about the qualifications, powers, and responsibilities of senators and representatives by taking notes on them and participating in in-class discussions.

Students will learn about the complexities of the process of a bill becoming a law by attempting to write a bill of their own for a simulation.

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US Government Class 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.

Forum 4.2 - Positives of Interest Groups

Forum 4.1 - Redefining Federalism

Unit III Forum - Bill to Law Simulation (3.6)

Unit III Forum - Congressional Districts (3.5)

Unit III Forum - Governmental Effectiveness (3.4)

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