10/21 Learning from Election Issues

Whenever you need help, please ask for it.

Please write your homework in your assignment book.
Please review the goal and agenda for the day (posted in the classroom).

Today in class you will 

• reflect on your understandings about the election.
• identify what we think about different political issues.

Why?

• To synthesize information.
• To better understand different viewpoints on important issues.

1.  Discuss with someone near you what you will be doing in class today and why (see above).   1 minute

2.   Review your paired reading notes on physical and human geography topics (my copy is in G-Classroom).    5 minute

3.  Complete the Election Reflection found in Google Classroom.         30 minutes

Using Google Search techniques you have learned (which doesn't include searching the question), complete the Google A Day challenge while you wait.

4.  By yourself & without resources, answer the questions in the form linked here.             10 minutes

5.  Discussion           5 minutes

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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, 
"What Did You Do in School Today?"

Ask them.......

• What did you learn from examining some election issues?

10/20 Which Candidates Most Agree With Your Views

Whenever you need help, please ask for it.

Please write your homework in your assignment book.
Please review the goal and agenda for the day (posted in the classroom).

Today in class you will 

• share your understanding of why you are learning topics in social studies.
• identify what we think about different political issues.

Why?

• To develop our understanding of our reach as a global citizen.
• To better understand different viewpoints on important issues.

1.  Discuss with someone near you what you will be doing in class today and why (see above).   1 minute

2.   Which candidate best represents your views? (If you started this already, open your copy.) Make a copy of the document linked here, and follow the directions on the document. Make sure you ask for clarification when needed.     25 minutes

Using Google Search techniques you have learned (which doesn't include searching the question), complete the Google A Day challenge while you wait.

4.  Discussion           5 minutes

5.  Complete the Election Reflection found in Google Classroom.         20 minutes

__________________________________________

Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, 
"What Did You Do in School Today?"

Ask them.......

• Which candidate(s) most agree with your view?
• What issues are most important to you? Why?

10/19 Defining Our Political Beliefs

Whenever you need help, please ask for it.

Please write your homework in your assignment book.
Please review the goal and agenda for the day (posted in the classroom).

Today in class you will 

• share your understanding of why you are learning topics in social studies.
• identify what we think about different political issues.

Why?

• To develop our understanding of our reach as a global citizen.
• To better understand different viewpoints on important issues.

1.  Discuss with someone near you what you will be doing in class today and why (see above).   1 minute

2.  (If you started this already, open your copy.) Make a copy of the document linked here, and follow the directions on the document. You may discuss with people near you and ask for clarification. Make sure, however, your answers are your own.     25 minutes

While you wait, complete the Google A Day challenge using Google Search techniques you have learned (which doesn't include searching the question).

4.  discussion         10 minutes

5.  Which candidate best represents your views? Make a copy of the document linked here, and follow the directions on the document. 

__________________________________________

Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, 
"What Did You Do in School Today?"

Ask them.......

• Do you think you are more liberal or conservative? Explain why?