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FOCUS/REVIEW qUESTION: How do the parties determine their candidates for the national election?
LEARNING TARGETS:
- What is the purpose and role of party's national convention in the election process?
- Experience & learn about the U.S. Presidential Election process.
- Understand the role of fundraising in the U.S. election process.
- Understand the Electoral College System and how it works to elect our president.
AGENDA:
- PARTY CONVETION DAY!
- Political Parties:
- Determine how much you plan to spend on your convention today for each state.
- CONVENTION DAY - Give your acceptance speech and earn our vote!
- Interest Groups/Regions:
- Score the Parties on their Convention Performance
- Continue your research on your Interest Group for your Interest Group Poster. See our combined Google Classroom for directions and examples.
- Once you complete your research and answer 7 of the 11 questions on the Interest Group Planner, you can show them to Mr. P for a cash bonus to spend on parties that promote your interests.
- After completing your research, begin making your Interest Group Advertisement/Membership Poster - see rubric on Interest Group Planner.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Political Parties - Fundraise and work on Press Conference Q & A & VP Debate.
- Regions/Interest Groups - Work on Interest Group Poster/Ad! Cash bonuses for the best one! - DUE THURSDAY.
UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:
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| TUESDAY - GOVERNMENT |
FOCUS/REVIEW qUESTION: Questions or concerns you have about your roles or projects in the simulation?
LEARNING TARGETS:
- Experience & learn about the Election process.
- Create policy questions to ask of political candidates.
AGENDA:
- EVERYONE: Some quick notes on Interest Groups
- Political Parties
- Make a pitch for money from the Fat Cats/Regions/Interest Groups.
- Work on organizing for your Press Conference TOMORROW.
- Regions/Interest Groups
- Continue your research on your Interest Group for your Interest Group Poster. See our combined Google Classroom for directions and examples.
- Once you complete your research and answer 7 of the 11 questions on the Interest Group Planner, you can show them to Mr. P for a cash bonus to spend on parties that promote your interests.
- After completing your research, begin making your Interest Group Advertisement/Membership Poster - see rubric on Interest Group Planner.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Political Parties - Get your VP ready for the first debate - TOMORROW.
- Fundraise and prepare for Debate and Press Conference.
- Regions/Interest Groups - Work on Interest Group Poster/Ad! - DUE THURSDAY - Cash bonuses for the best one!
- Create 2 questions on your topics/issues of interest to ask of Parties in Town Hall tomorrow.
- EVERYONE: Complete the reading/note taking assignments in our Google Classroom.
UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:
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| WEDNESDAY - GOVERNMENT |
FOCUS/REVIEW qUESTION: Great moments in Vice-Presidential Debate History (2 min)
LEARNING TARGETS:
- Experience & learn about the Election process.
- Be able to competently discuss major political issues and your positions on those issues.
AGENDA:
- VICE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE:
- Vice Presidential candidates field questions from the media (teacher) to show they're ready to take over if something should befall the president.
- REGIONS/INTERST GROUPS - Rate how the vice-presidential candidates did in their debate on your evaluation forms.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Political Parties - Get your candidate ready for the Press Conference - TOMORROW.
- Regions/Interest Groups - Work on Interest Group Poster/Ad! - DUE THURSDAY - Cash bonuses for the best one!
- Create 2 questions on your topics/issues of interest to ask of Parties in Town Hall tomorrow.
- EVERYONE: Complete the reading/note taking assignments in our Google Classroom.
UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:
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| THURSDAY - GOVERNMENT |
FOCUS/REVIEW qUESTION: If there was one issue or topic that is most important to your vote in this classroom elections, what would it be?
LEARNING TARGETS:
- Experience & learn about the Election process.
- Be able to competently discuss major political issues and your positions on those issues.
AGENDA:
- PRESS CONFERENCE DAY:
- Regions & Interest Groups meet with the parties to discuss their views on the issues and determine who they'll give cash/checks to in the future.
- INTERST GROUPS - Your Interest Group Poster is due TODAY! Turn it to receive your bonus cash to spend on today's Town Hall meetings.
- Ask questions on your topics/issues of interest to the Parties in Town Hall today.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- EVERYONE: Read pages 422-449 on Topic 10: Voting and complete the Voting Study Guide found in our Google Classroom.
UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:
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| FRIDAY - GOVERNMENT |
FOCUS/REVIEW qUESTION:
LEARNING TARGETS:
- Experience & learn about the Election process.
- Be able to competently discuss major political issues and your positions on those issues.
- Explain the procedure for succession.
- How has the role of the Vice-President changed over time?
AGENDA:
- EVERYONE: Complete your reading & note taking in Google Classroom.
- PARTIES:
- Prepare your Campaign Ad.
- Fundraise.
- Begin planning your spending.
- INTEREST GROUPS:
- Finish your Poster if you haven't already.
- Begin to make your Interest Group Commercial. See Rubric below on what to include.
- Does the commercial prominently & neatly display the name & symbol of your group?
- Does it explain the purpose of your interest group?
- Does the commercial explain the issues your group supports or is against in a simple easy to understand manner?
- Does your commercial use a propaganda technique?
- Remember to use your Propaganda Techniques sheet to help you in making your commericials more effective!
- Want more explanation or examples? Try these:
- Does your commercial show creativity and make learning about it fun or interesting?
- Does your commercial look professional in quality & appearance? Was it completed on time?
- Talk to Parties about your issues and try to get them to include your issues in their future events and speeches. If they do, donate to them.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- PARTIES - Prepare your Campaign Ad.
- INTEREST GROUPS:
- Begin to make your Interest Group Commercial. See Rubric on what to include. Due for Tuesday.
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