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1. Read p. 300-322 - questions #1,2,3,4,9,14,20,21,22,23,26, and 27 (1st Part) AND Terms: Citizenship, spectrum, franchise, pressure groups, lobbyists, special interest groups, platform, independents, and partisan.
2. Important Dates;
Monday January 15 - Review Friday's Assignment (see above) and complete a Current Events assignment
Tuesday January 16 - Position Paper Prep
Wednesday January 17 - Position Paper Written in the Lab
Thursday January 18 - Rights and Responsibilities/Citizen Participation Unit Exam Review
Friday January 19 - Rights and Responsibilities/Citizen Participation Unit Exam
January 22 - 24 - Final Exam Review
January 25 - Final Exam @ 9 AM
Friday, January 12, 2007
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Controversial Issues Project
Today we...
Social Studies 10 – Controversial Issue Project
In pairs you are to complete the following assignment due Monday January 15, 2007.
You were recently at the video store when you witnessed a group of teenagers watching one youth beat up another. You intervened and broke the fight up. In the process you were punched by one of the onlookers and lost a tooth. The youth that hit you has a previous record and was recently tried in court. The judge gave him consequences outside the formal court process, i.e. community service for his second assault charge.
As a result of incidents like the above, many citizens are questioning the effectiveness of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. So much so, that there are special interest groups attempting to lobby for a reformed act or new legislation to deal with youth crime.
Assume that you are a member of the above special interest group and complete the following. Keep in mind that you have been a victim of youth crime, as mentioned above, and feel that there needs to be a “get tough approach” and “harsher punishments” (view 1 - stated in the YOA assignment we recently studied).
Letter to your Member of Parliament (MP) – approximately a page in length. You must follow the format of the example provided. Your letter must address the concerns of the group specifying how you and others have been personally affected. As well suggest, in detail, any reforms, or other important information, you feel necessary.
Petition – approximately a page in length including the area for signatures. You must follow the format of the example provided. It should have a clear and concise question that reflects the concerns of your group.
Organize a rally – type up a ½ to ¾ of a page explanation of a rally that will take place. Please consider the five w’s and how?
Assessment:
1. Communication of ideas /10
2. Grammar /10
3. Creativity and neatness /5
Total /25
Examples were provided to students in a booklet. You could look for examples on the internet of "letter to MP" and "petition." Good Luck!
***IF YOU ARE AT HOME TODAY AND WOULD LIKE TO HAVE LESS TO DO WHEN YOU RETURN, YOU COULD COMPLETE THIS ASSIGNMENT AT HOME.
Social Studies 10 – Controversial Issue Project
In pairs you are to complete the following assignment due Monday January 15, 2007.
You were recently at the video store when you witnessed a group of teenagers watching one youth beat up another. You intervened and broke the fight up. In the process you were punched by one of the onlookers and lost a tooth. The youth that hit you has a previous record and was recently tried in court. The judge gave him consequences outside the formal court process, i.e. community service for his second assault charge.
As a result of incidents like the above, many citizens are questioning the effectiveness of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. So much so, that there are special interest groups attempting to lobby for a reformed act or new legislation to deal with youth crime.
Assume that you are a member of the above special interest group and complete the following. Keep in mind that you have been a victim of youth crime, as mentioned above, and feel that there needs to be a “get tough approach” and “harsher punishments” (view 1 - stated in the YOA assignment we recently studied).
Letter to your Member of Parliament (MP) – approximately a page in length. You must follow the format of the example provided. Your letter must address the concerns of the group specifying how you and others have been personally affected. As well suggest, in detail, any reforms, or other important information, you feel necessary.
Petition – approximately a page in length including the area for signatures. You must follow the format of the example provided. It should have a clear and concise question that reflects the concerns of your group.
Organize a rally – type up a ½ to ¾ of a page explanation of a rally that will take place. Please consider the five w’s and how?
Assessment:
1. Communication of ideas /10
2. Grammar /10
3. Creativity and neatness /5
Total /25
Examples were provided to students in a booklet. You could look for examples on the internet of "letter to MP" and "petition." Good Luck!
***IF YOU ARE AT HOME TODAY AND WOULD LIKE TO HAVE LESS TO DO WHEN YOU RETURN, YOU COULD COMPLETE THIS ASSIGNMENT AT HOME.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Parole Agreement and Citizen Participation
Today we....
1. Current Events
2. Discussion on "The Right of Your Fist....."
3. Parole Agreement Assignment
4. Citizen Participation Overheads
NO HOMEWORK!
You should be reviewing for the Unit Exam!
1. Current Events
2. Discussion on "The Right of Your Fist....."
3. Parole Agreement Assignment
4. Citizen Participation Overheads
NO HOMEWORK!
You should be reviewing for the Unit Exam!
Monday, January 08, 2007
Welcome Back!
Only 13 more class days until exams.....
Today we....
1. Current Events/PMO Assignment back...
2. YOA Handout Assignment
3. Youth Criminal Justice Act Notes
Today we....
1. Current Events/PMO Assignment back...
2. YOA Handout Assignment
3. Youth Criminal Justice Act Notes
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