Lesson 25: October 7th

Today's objectives:
By the end of today's lesson, students will have demonstrated their understanding of each of the candidates' platforms. Students will also be able to use a five-step system to analyze charts, graphs, and tables.

Agenda:
•    Primary debates in the community room
•    Introduction to analyzing  charts, graphs, and tables (CGT)
•    notecards on Ch. 8 and begin CGT homework

HW: Read the first half of Chapter 8 and create vocab flashcards; practice analyzing CGT using two released test questions (#8 and #18) from the released 2010 AP Gov exam

Lesson 24: October 5th

Today's objective:
By the end of today's lesson, students should have demonstrated (through the Chapter 7 quiz) their understanding of the role that the media plays in American political culture. Students should also be ready to participate in the primary debates happening next class period.

Agenda:
•    Chapter 7 quiz
•    Campaign teams plan for primary debates
•    Political party leadership teams plan questions for primary debates
•    Interest group and news media teams begin working on reading Chapter 8 and creating vocab cards

HW: Be ready to start class on Thursday with the primary debates!

Lesson 23: October 4th

Today's objective:
By the end of today's lesson, students will be able to explain and analyze the role that the news media play in American political culture and, specifically, in our elections.

Agenda:
Work day to complete Chapter 7 (media literacy) assignment.

HW: Finish Chapter 7 assignment if you did not already complete it during class. Study for the Chapter 7 quiz tomorrow!