Sidney Public Schools

POLITICAL PARTIES (Voting, Campaigning, and Participation): SECOND QUARTER FALL 2022 

Interesting Websites
   + Think the Vote: https://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/ttv
   + 270 To Win: https://www.270towin.com/
   + CNN 10:  https://www.cnn.com/cnn10
   + Real Clear Politics: https://www.realclearpolitics.com/ 
   + The Babylon Bee: https://babylonbee.com/
   + The Onion: https://www.theonion.com/
   + Stossel in the Classroom: https://stosselintheclassroom.org/video-library/ 




Thursday, October 20th-Friday, October 21sr: NO SCHOOL-MEA CONVENTION  


 

Day 38: Monday, October 24th 2022
* Winsor/Sidney Deliberation  
   + Zoom Link: https://winsor.zoom.us/j/7010809815?pwd=YzEyL0JCck9NdGdjUFlPMVkwbFNnZz09
   + Winsor School Website: https://www.winsor.edu/  
   + Presentation Worksheet: Presentation Note Sheet 2022.docx  
   + Alternative Assignment
       - Fill out the Above Worksheet While Watching Video (16:04 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcz0oXPLZoU
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Presentation Worksheet 




Day 39: Tuesday, October 25th 2022
* HS Library Computer Lab
* Democracy 3
   + Tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUvu7eXdzV8&feature=youtu.be 
   + Play Game for Grade (Participation Grade)
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Game Participation




Day 40: Wednesday, October 26th 2022
* Grade Lesson Review Worksheet and Book Review Question
* West Wing Episode: S1E5: "The Crackpots And These Women"     
   + Worksheet: West Wing Worksheet Episode 5 FALL 2022.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* West Wing Worksheet




Day 41: Thursday, October 27th 2022  
* West Wing Episode Discussion    
   + West Wing Worksheet DUE   
* Note Outline: Chapter 18 Note Outline- Voting and Elections 2022.docx
    + Chapter 18 Lesson 1: Expanding Voting Rights
       - Notes I: Voting Limitations in Early America (pg.540-541)
* Book Review
   + Reading Progress Check on pg. 541; pg. 544 #1 & 3
   + 540 Essential Question A-G
      - E: Should felons have the right to vote in our democracy? (pg. 545)
          1. Top 3 Reasons to Say "YES"
          2. Top 3 Reasons to Say "NO"
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Book Review    




Day 42: Monday, October 31st 2022
* Review and Correct Assignment
   + Reading Progress Check on pg. 541; pg. 544 #1 & 3
   + 540 Essential Question A-G
      - E: Should felons have the right to vote in our democracy? (pg. 545)
          1. Top 3 Reasons to Say "YES"
          2. Top 3 Reasons to Say "NO"  
* Note Outline: Chapter 18 Note Outline- Voting and Elections 2022.docx
    + How to take Notes Overview/T-Notes or Cornell Notes
    + Chapter 18 Lesson 1: Expanding Voting Rights
       - Notes I: Voting Limitations in Early America (pg.540-541)  
   + Montana Secretary of State Website "Election and Voter Services": https://sosmt.gov/elections/
   + Richland County Clerk and Recorder: https://www.richland.org/234/Clerk-Recorder
* ACLU Video "The Freedom Files: Voting Rights" (27:13 Minutes)
   1. Notes
   2. After watching this video, would any of your prior answers  from pg. 540 Questions A-G change? Why or why not? 
   3. pg. 567 #9
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* ACLU Video "The Freedom Files; Voting Rights" Video Notes/Book Review  




Day 43: Tuesday, November 1st 2022
* Review and Correct Assignment  
* Chapter 18 Lesson 1: Expanding Voting Rights
   + Notes II: African American Suffrage (pg.541-543)   
   + Montana Secretary of State Website "Election and Voter Services": https://sosmt.gov/elections/
   + Richland County Clerk and Recorder: https://www.richland.org/234/Clerk-Recorder  
   + "Alabama Legacy Moment" Selma-Montgomery March (1 Minute): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLQ5JO-vi8g
   + "Democracy Now" Rare Video Footage of Historic Alabama 1965 Civil Rights Marches, MLK's (5:02 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBm48Scju9E
   + "Historic Films" MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. - FROM SELMA TO MONTOMERY, 1965  (5:48 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaCMI0161aI
   + "CBS NEWS": “No celebration without legislation”: King family calls for voting rights protections on holiday  (3:20 Minutes): https://www.cbsnews.com/news/martin-luther-king-junior-family-says-holiday-no-cause-for-celebration/?ftag=CNM-00-10aac3a      
* Handout and Book Review
    + Literacy Test: Literacy Test Example.docx   
       -Read, Highlight or Underline, and Answer the Questions Posed
   + pg. 543 RPC
   + 544 #4
   + pg. 567 #1  
   + pg. 568 #17-19
   + pg. 561 A-B
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Handout and Chapter Review   




Day 44: Wednesday, November 2nd 2022
* Finish (15 Minutes of Class time) and Correct Chapter Book Problems   
   + Enfranchisement v. Disenfranchisement
   + Voter Suppression v. Voter Integrity   
* Chapter 18 Lesson 1: Expanding Voting Rights
   + Notes II: African American Suffrage (pg.541-543)  
   + Montana Secretary of State Website "Election and Voter Services": https://sosmt.gov/elections/
   + Richland County Clerk and Recorder: https://www.richland.org/234/Clerk-Recorder  
   + The Voting Rights of 1965 Explained Clip: The Voting Rights Act of 1965 Explained
      - Take Notes  
      - pg. 542 CT (Put in Notebook  
      - pg. 559 #1-6; Exploring the Essential Question
         + Oyez.org: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2012/12-96       
   + Shaw v. Reno (Racial Classification in Gerrymandering) | BRI's Homework Help Series (4:57 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeSp98M7_vk
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Handout and Chapter Review (From Tuesday)  




Day 45: Thursday, November 3rd 2022
* Winsor/Sidney (PRE-MidTerms) Deliberation  
   + Zoom Link: https://winsor.zoom.us/j/7010809815?pwd=YzEyL0JCck9NdGdjUFlPMVkwbFNnZz09
   + Winsor School Website: https://www.winsor.edu/  
   + Presentation Worksheet: Presentation Note Sheet 2022.docx  
   + USA Today "Do We Live in 2 Americas": https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2022/10/14/america-political-divide-geographical-future-conservatism/8027048001/
   + Alternative Assignment
       - Fill out the Above Worksheet While Watching ABC Roundtable Video (17:08 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpnurfuRomE
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Presentation Worksheet   





Day 46: Monday, November 7th 2022
* Winsor/Sidney (PRE-MidTerms) Deliberation Re-Cap    
   + Presentation Worksheet DUE
   + Freakonomics Radio: 521. I’m Your Biggest Fan!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freakonomics-radio/id354668519?i=1000584876759
* Chapter 18 Lesson 1: Expanding Voting Rights
   + Notes III: Suffrage for Women (pgs. 543-544)
   + The vote that led to the 19th Amendment | Constitution Center: https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/the-man-and-his-mom-who-gave-women-the-vote 
   + The Debates over the 19th Amendment: https://constitutioncenter.org/19th-debates/
   + The Awakening: https://constitutioncenter.org/19th-awakening-map/#
   + National Park Service "the 19th Amendment": https://www.nps.gov/subjects/womenshistory/19th-amendment.htm
* Review Worksheet and Book Review: 
  + Abigail Adams Worksheet #1-3: Abigail Adams Remember the Ladies Worksheet.pdf
  + Seneca Falls Worksheet #1-3: Seneca Fall Declaration Worksheet.pdf
  + Pol. Cartoon Questions pg. 567 #12-13; 543 DBQ;  pg. 544 EEQ
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Review Worksheet and Book Review    




Day 47: Tuesday, November 8th 2022-ELECTION DAY
* Review and Grade Book Assignment 
* Chapter 18 Lesson 1: Expanding Voting Rights
   + Notes III: Suffrage for Women (pgs. 543-544)
   + 100 Year Anniversary (2 Min 37 secs): Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the Stronghold of the Fortress | BRI's Homework Help Series
   + Montana Secretary of State Website "Election and Voter Services": https://sosmt.gov/elections/
   + Richland County Clerk and Recorder: https://www.richland.org/234/Clerk-Recorder  
* Annenberg Video "19th Amendment: A Woman's Right to Vote" (26:48 Minutes): https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/the-19th-amendment-a-womans-right-to-vote/
   1. Notes 
   2. Include a quote or anecdote from the video that you found insightful and explain why you choose it.   
   3. List AND describe two terms or concepts that you learned through the podcast and did not know beforehand?      
   4. Each of the following: What Enlightened You? What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response and in 2+ Sentences) 
   5. If you were designing a test question from this video, what would you ask?  What answer would you be looking for?   
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
*  Video Notes and Responses  




Day 48: Wednesday, November 9th 2022
* West Wing Episode: S1E6: "Mr. Willis of Ohio"     
   + Worksheet: West Wing Worksheet Episode 6 FALL 2022.docx 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* West Wing Worksheet  




Day 49: Thursday, November 10th 2022
* West Wing Episode Discussion    
   + West Wing Worksheet DUE     
* Chapter 18 Lesson 1: Expanding Voting Rights
   + Notes IV:18-21 Year Old Suffrage (pg. 544)
   + Montana Secretary of State Website "Election and Voter Services": https://sosmt.gov/elections/
   + Richland County Clerk and Recorder: https://www.richland.org/234/Clerk-Recorder    
* Voting Age Worksheet: Should the Voting Age be Lowered Worksheet 2022.docx
   + Should the Voting Age be Lowered 9-3-18.pdf  
   + pg. 538-539 #1-4 & YBTJ
* Video Extensions 
   + Clip #1: Needy/Greedy Seniors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-zT4tyBd3M  
   + Clip #2: Vote for Stuff”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8tlfphtsRQ  
   + Clips #3
       - “Rock the Vote”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AeRFhwSYVQ
       - Young People, Don't Vote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0e9guhV35o
   + Clip #4: Stossel in the Classroom: https://stosselintheclassroom.org/2017/01/22/both-sides-should-everybody-vote/
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: UpFront Article "18- Year-Olds Get the Vote": UpFront Article 18 Yr Olds Get the Vote.pdf
   + Read and Highlight or Underline
   + Answer Questions on the Back #3 & #8
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* pg. 539 #1-4 & YBTJ and Lower the Voting Age to 16 Worksheet and ArticleS    




Day 50: Monday, November 14th 2022
* Winsor/Sidney (POST-MidTerms) Deliberation  
   + Zoom Link: https://winsor.zoom.us/j/7010809815?pwd=YzEyL0JCck9NdGdjUFlPMVkwbFNnZz09
   + Winsor School Website: https://www.winsor.edu/  
   + Presentation Worksheet: Presentation Note Sheet 2022.docx  
   + Alternative Assignment
       - Fill out the Above Worksheet While Watching Video  
          + 60 Minutes "Angry in America: Social Media and Political Polarization": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLfr7sU5W2E 
          + On GPS: Will America's left or right prevail? | CNN:  https://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2022/11/06/exp-gps-1106-bill-maher-american-midterm-democracy.cnn 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Presentation Worksheet     




Day 51: Tuesday November 15th 2022  
* Review Winsor Deliberation
   + Presentation Worksheet DUE       
* Finish and Turn in pg. 539 #1-4 & YBTJ and Lower the Voting Age to 16 Worksheet and ArticleS  
* Chapter 18 Lesson 2: Influences on Voters 
   + Notes V: Structure of Elections (pgs. 546-547)
   + SOS Elections Website: https://sosmt.gov/elections/
   + MT Initiatives "Past Ballot Issues": https://sosmt.gov/elections/ballot_issues/#past-ballot-issues
       -Wedge Issues
   + New state laws Articles
       - NBC New laws in 2022 address surprise medical bills, chained pets, cocktails-to-go": https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/new-laws-2022-address-surprise-medical-bills-chained-pets-cocktails-go-rcna9847
       - CNN News: https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/01/politics/new-laws-in-2022/index.html
* Oregon Ballot Measure 110 (2020): https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/lpro/Publications/Background-Brief-Measure-110-(2020).pdf
        1. What most struck you about the bill? List and discuss 2 elements.
        2. How would you have voted? How did the Ballot Measure turn out? 
        3. Advantages of initiatives, referendums, and recall elections. 
        4. Disadvantages of initiatives, referendums, and recall elections.
        5. Should citizens have this mechanism at their disposal?
* Term Limits
   6. pg. 547 RPC
   + pgs 141 Court Case Analysis: U.S. Term Limits, Inc. v. Thornton: https://www.oyez.org/cases/1994/93-1456
       7. Exploring the Essential Question (Answer in 3-5 Sentences)
       8. What did the Supreme Court Decide? Explain.
       9. When I asked my Parents/Guardians/Adult in my life the deliberation question, they told me....
      10. Do you Agree or Disagree with the Supreme Court Decision?  Explain. 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Oregon Ballot Measures and Term Limits Court Case     




Day 52: Wednesday, November 16th 2026  
* Chapter 18 Lesson 2: Influences on Voters 
   + Notes V: Structure of Elections (pgs. 546-547)
   + SOS Elections Website: https://sosmt.gov/elections/
   + MT Initiatives "Past Ballot Issues": https://sosmt.gov/elections/ballot_issues/#past-ballot-issues
       -Wedge Issues
   + New state laws Articles
       - NBC New laws in 2022 address surprise medical bills, chained pets, cocktails-to-go": https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/new-laws-2022-address-surprise-medical-bills-chained-pets-cocktails-go-rcna9847
       - CNN News: https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/01/politics/new-laws-in-2022/index.html
* Oregon Ballot Measure 110 (2020): https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/lpro/Publications/Background-Brief-Measure-110-(2020).pdf
        1. What most struck you about the bill? List and discuss 2 elements.
        2. How would you have voted? How did the Ballot Measure turn out? 
        3. Advantages of initiatives, referendums, and recall elections. 
        4. Disadvantages of initiatives, referendums, and recall elections.
        5. Should citizens have this mechanism at their disposal?
* Term Limits
   6. pg. 547 RPC
   + pg. 141 Court Case Analysis: U.S. Term Limits, Inc. v. Thornton: https://www.oyez.org/cases/1994/93-1456
       7. Exploring the Essential Question (Answer in 3-5 Sentences)
       8. What did the Supreme Court Decide? Explain.
       9. When I asked my Parents/Guardians/Adult in my life the deliberation question, they told me....
      10. Do you Agree or Disagree with the Supreme Court Decision?  Explain. 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Oregon Ballot Measures and Term Limits Court Case     




Day 53: Thursday, November 17th 2022
* Chapter 18 Lesson 2: Influences on Voters 
   + Notes VII: Voter Participation (p. 550-551)
   + Mandatory Voting Clips
       - Fareed Zakaria GPS What in the World: Global lesson on elections
       - Obama suggests mandatory voting-Says it would be Transformative
* Mandatory Voting Assignment: Should Voting be Mandatory Worksheet 2022.docx  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Mandatory Voting Assignment  




Day 54: Monday, November 21st 2022
* Review and Correct Book Review and Worksheet     
* "Selma" Movie
   + Worksheet: Selma Video Worksheet 2022.docx
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Search to see what the critics of this movie said about the film
   + What did the Critics Say-Good and Bad?
   + Do you Agree/Disagree?  Explain  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* "Selma" Movie Worksheet 




Day 55: Tuesday, November 22nd 2022
* "Selma" Movie
   + Worksheet: Selma Video Worksheet 2022.docx
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Search to see what the critics of this movie said about the film
   + What did the Critics Say-Good and Bad?
   + Do you Agree/Disagree?  Explain
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* "Selma" Movie Worksheet   
 



Day 56: Wednesday, November 24th 2021-1/2 Day/Noon Release
* "Selma" Movie
   + Worksheet: Selma Video Worksheet 2022.docx
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION: Search to see what the critics of this movie said about the film
   + What did the Critics Say-Good and Bad?
   + Do you Agree/Disagree?  Explain  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* "Selma" Movie Worksheet   




THANKSGIVING BREAK: Thursday, November 24th-Sunday, November 27th  




Day 57: Monday, November 28th 2022
* "Selma" Movie Worksheet Discussion  
   + Worksheet: Selma Video Worksheet 2022.docx
   + Worksheet DUE 
* Voter ID Assignment
   + Handout: Voter IDs Packet 2022.docx
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* "Selma" Movie Worksheet/ Voter ID Assignment  




Day 58: Tuesday, November 29th 2022
*  Correct and Review Voter ID Assignment
   + "ABC News" Joe Biden addresses voting rights in the US (30:51 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkLGFiSRf8c
   + "Media Buzz" Sunday January 16th Episode: https://www.foxnews.com/shows/media-buzz
* Chapter 18 Lesson 2: Influences on Voters 
   + Notes VI: Influences on Voters (p. 548-549)
* Book Review and Worksheet 
   + pg. 546 Essential Question
   + pg. 547 CT
   + Voting Preferences Handout: Voting Preferences Handout.pdf
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Book Review and Worksheet     




Day 59: Wednesday, November 30th 2022
* West Wing Wednesday 
   + West Wing Episode: S1E7: "The State Dinner"     
   + Worksheet: West Wing Worksheet Episode FALL 2022.docx  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* West Wing Worksheet    




Day 60: Thursday,  December 1st 2022
* West Wing Episode Discussion    
   + West Wing Worksheet DUE       
* Chapter 18 Lesson 2: Influences on Voters 
   + Notes VIII: Campaign Strategies (p. 552-555)
* 1952 Election and First Use of TV Ads (47 Minutes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-last-archive/id1506207997?i=1000477531296
   1. Podcast Notes
   2. Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response and in 2+ Sentences)  
   3. Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response and in 2+ Sentences) 
   4. What was the Podcast's Thesis?    
   5.Agree/Disagree with Podcast thesis? Explain in 2+ Sentences Discussing Chapter Notes/Lecture Information
EXTRA CREDIT: Listen to the Extension Interview: https://www.thelastarchive.com/season-1/episode-5-project-x  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Podcast Notes/Responses 




Day 61: Monday, December 5th 2022
* Review and Correct Podcast Notes/Responses   
* Chapter 18 Lesson 2: Influences on Voters 
   + Notes VIII: Campaign Strategies (p. 552-555)
* Campaign Ads: The Livingroom Candidate: http://www.livingroomcandidate.org/
   + pg. 554 "Comparing Campaign Commercials" #1 & 2(Watch Each) 
   + pg. 558 #1
   + pg. 567 #5 
   + Watch an Ad for EACH candidate from the last 3 Presidential elections.  For EACH:
       a) Write the Candidate's Name
       b) Write the Name of the Ad
       c) Describe the Ad
       d) indicate which technique listed on pg. 553 Used AND Explain why you believe it falls into that category
       e) discuss how effective you found the ad
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Campaign Ads Assignment




Day 62: Tuesday, December 6th 2022
* Finish and Correct Campaign Ads Assignment  
* Campaign Ads: The Livingroom Candidate: http://www.livingroomcandidate.org/
   + pg. 554 "Comparing Campaign Commercials" #1 & 2(Watch Each) 
   + pg. 558 #1
   + pg. 567 #5 
   + Watch an Ad for EACH candidate from the last 3 Presidential elections.  For EACH:
       a) Write the Candidate's Name
       b) Write the Name of the Ad
       c) Describe the Ad
       d) indicate which technique listed on pg. 553 Used AND Explain why you believe it falls into that category
       e) discuss how effective you found the ad
   + JibJab: “This Land” Clip: JibJab.com "This Land!"        
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Campaign Ads Assignment      




Day 63: Wednesday, December 7th 2022
* Chapter 18 Lesson 2: Influences on Voters 
   + Notes VIII: Campaign Strategies (p. 552-555)
   + JibJab: “This Land” Clip: JibJab.com "This Land!"      
   + JibJab: Time for Campaigning Clip: Time for Some Campaignin'    
* pg. 302 Essential Question
      1. Answer in 4-6 Sentences
   + Young Sheldon S2E19 "A Pol. Campaign & a Candyland Cheater"
      2. Notes
      3. Compare Your strategy (outlined in pg. 302 Essential Question) with Sheldon's Campaign Strategy
      4. Contrast Your strategy (outlined in pg. 302 Essential Question) with Sheldon's Campaign Strategy  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Campaign Strategy Analysis  




Day 64: Thursday, December 8th 2022
* Review and Discuss Company Strategy Analyses    
* Chapter 18 Lesson 2: Influences on Voters 
   + Notes VIII: Campaign Strategies (p. 552-555)
   + JibJab: Time for Campaigning Clip: Time for Some Campaignin'
* John Stossel: Winning the Presidency Video (41:07 Minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSilCzj5luE
   1. Video Notes
   2. Discuss the Role of the Campaign Manager According to the Video. Use specific examples from the video to reinforce your answer. 
   3. Define Microtargeting. How did the Video say Microtargeting was used in Campaigns
   4. Either of the following: What Enlightened You? OR What Confused You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response and in 2+ Sentences)   
   5. Either of the following: What Interested You? OR What Disturbed You? (List AND Explain using the word "because" in your response and in 2+ Sentences)  
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Video Notes/Responses 




Day 65: Monday, December 12th 2022
* Chapter 18 Lesson 2: Influences on Voters 
   + Notes IX: Campaign Finance (pgs. 556-558)
* American Heritage "The Long, Stormy, Marriage of Money and Politics" Article Analysis 
   + Article Review Worksheet: Article Review Sheet.pdf 
       1. Read all the material BEFORE you make your final conclusion; Be Open-Minded and be willing to change your mind.
          a-Print Out Article and fill Top/Informational Section on Worksheet
          b-Read Sympathetically, underline, emoji, comment while reading         
       2. Summary Box: 
          a-What was the author's thesis?
          b-What Proof did he/she offer?
          c-Info you found Interesting and worthy of sharing
       3. Critique Box: 
          a-Did you agree/disagree with the author's thesis? If so, why? If not, why not?
          b-Did you find this article worth reading? Explain. 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Article Review  




Day 66: Tuesday, December 13th 2022
* Chapter 18 Lesson 2: Influences on Voters 
   + Notes IX: Campaign Finance (pgs. 556-558)
   + Political Campaigns Crash Course: Political Campaigns: Crash Course Government and Politics #39
* Citizens United Case Study
   + pg. 599 Case Study: Citizens United v. FEC: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2008/08-205
       1. Summarize the Position of Citizens United in 1 Sentence
       2. Summarize the Position of the FEC in 1 Sentence
       3. Answer the "Issue" in 3-5 Sentences as if You were a Supreme Court Justice
   + Homework Help Video: Citizens United v. FEC | BRI's Homework Help Series
       4. Notes
       5. What did the Supreme Court Decide? Explain
       6. Why is this Case so Important? 
   + Book Review
       - pg. 602 #17-19
       - pg. 558 RPC
EXTRA CREDIT EXTENSION:  Money in politics might seem distasteful, but the First Amendment protects it: Money in politics might seem distasteful-but the First Amendment protects it.docx
   + Read and highlight or Underline
   + Add Comments and/or Emojis 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Citizens United Case Study Questions  




Day 67: Wednesday, December 14th 2022
*  West Wing Wednesday
   + West Wing Episode: S1E8  "Enemies"     
   + Video Worksheet: West Wing Worksheet Episode FALL 2022.docx   
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* West Wing Video Worksheet      




Day 68: Thursday, December 15th 2022
* Chapter 18 Lesson 2: Influences on Voters 
   + Notes IX: Campaign Finance (pgs. 556-558)
   + Political Campaigns Crash Course: Political Campaigns: Crash Course Government and Politics #39
* Citizens United Case Study
   + pg. 599 Case Study: Citizens United v. FEC: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2008/08-205
   + Homework Help Video: Citizens United v. FEC | BRI's Homework Help Series
   + Extension-Review Links if necessary:
       -FEC's Citizen's Guide Link: https://www.fec.gov/introduction-campaign-finance/understanding-ways-support-federal-candidates/#how_much
       -Open Secrets: http://www.opensecrets.org/
       -Learn Liberty Clip: Are Super PACs Good for Democracy?
       -Buckley v Valeo: https://www.oyez.org/cases/1975/75-436
       -McCutcheon v. FEC: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2013/12-536
* Book Review   
   + pg. 556 Critical Thinking #1-2
   + pg. 558 Essential Question A-C
   + pg. 558 RPC    
   + pg. 598 Reading Progress Check and Review #3
   + pg. 602 #17-19
OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT: Voting History Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5IXJXvxIMo94Rt1tlGkepP
   + Exit Ticket
       1. Podcast Notes (Include Time Started/Stopped with Total Time Listened)  
       2. Summary of podcast or Most Important Idea/Concept Learned
       3. Worth listening to? Discuss in 2+ Sentences
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Book Review Questions    




Day 69: Monday, December 19th 2022  
* Chapter 18: Elections and Voting Notes: X
   + Lesson 2 (pgs. 560-565): Voting
   +  Book Review
      - pg. 562 RPC
      - pg. 563 Exploring the Essential Question A
      - pg. 565 RPC, #1
      - pg. 567 #7
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
*  Book Review  




Day 70: Tuesday, December 20th 2022
* Unit Test
   + Chapter 18 Voting TEST : Notes I-XI    
   + Scantron: Bring a Pencil  
* After Test: iCivics Games: https://www.icivics.org/games 
      - icivics.org "Cast Your Vote":  https://www.icivics.org/games/cast-your-vote
      - icivics.org "Win the White House": https://www.icivics.org/games/win-white-house
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* Unit Test       




Day 71: Wednesday, December 21st 2022
* The Youngest Candidate" Video
   + Video Worksheet: N/A 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* N/A         



Day 72: Thursday, December 22nd (1/2 Day)--LAST DAY OF 2nd Quarter/SEMESTER/CLASS  
* Textbook Return
* The Youngest Candidate" Video
   + Video Worksheet: N/A 
ASSIGNMENT/HOMEWORK
* N/A           

WINTER BREAK: Friday, December 23rd-Monday,January 2nd