AP Gov Update for October 1-5

Monday, October 1, is a momentous occasion for a couple of reasons.  First, it is the beginning of the federal fiscal year in which the budget year starts.  Also, the first Monday in October is the beginning of the U.S. Supreme Court year. 

Last Tuesday was National Voter Registration Day and a voter registration drive in conjunction with Youth Leadership Association (YLA) was administered.  I gave extra credit to those who registered or verified that they are registered.  I am still offering that if you are able to show me evidence of this.  I know many of you are not 18 yet, so if you bring in any political/election campaign paraphernalia, I will provide extra credit.  Do not take yard signs, as this is a crime!

This week's Current Events will be for the second half of the alphabet.  It will be grading period 1, CE#3.  There will be a new list of dates for the second six weeks grading period distributed this week.

Here is the agenda for this week:


Monday:
  • ·         Introduce Chapter 6 (Students read p. 190-200)
  •        EQ 6-1 Notes What are demographic trends and their likely impact on American Politics?
  •        Students read p. 200-202 for Tuesday 

Tuesday:
  •  Preamble
  •          EQ 6-2 Notes – Political Socialization
  •       Read pages 202-210 for Wednesday
Wednesday:
  • ·         Preamble
  • ·         EQ 6-3 Notes:  How are polls conducted and what can be learned from public opinion?



Thursday (Pep rally day - 2-hour early dismissal schedule:
  • ·         Preamble
  •        Reading:  20 Questions a Journalist Should ask about poll
  •        Reading:  What the heck is a likely voter?


Friday:
  • ·          Complete and turn in Preamble
  • ·         Log onto iPad to RealClearPolitics.com 
  •        The teacher will guide students navigating the website.  

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