Mr. Saindon / United States History
Monday, October 28
to
Friday, November 1
What Is Due This Week:
1. Chart (in class) the three branches of government
2. Presidential and Vice-presidential speech (see template suggestions)
3. Begin this week working on your Campaign Display-Poster (see requirements)
Kennedy picks an issue to run on
This Week: Starting "Running for President Project
AND
Crash Course of the Three Branches of Government
Objective(s):
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Students will be able to research different political issues by using online resources.
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Students will be able to explain their position on an issue by citing sources as evidence.
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Students will use multiple online resources to check for the validity of the information.
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Students will have a simple understanding of the powers of the three branches of government
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Students will begin to understand the role/purpose of the Electoral College - pros and cons
Knowing the Issues and Taking Action
Know the Issues: Foriegn and Domestic
ASSIGNMENT
DUE NOV 17
#001
Welcome to : So Yo Want To Be President Project
1. You will visit different websites to research about 3 Different issues that are important to you.
2. You will need to create a total of TWO Current Event Reports for EACH ISSUE, so 6 Reports all together! There are a total of six reports for you to fill in on the provided document.
3. See the Know the Issues and Taking Action! Document for a list of websites to visit and for a list of the issues.
4. Click on OPEN
5. Click on document- Knowing the Issues Current Event Report-Template "First Name and Last Name"
6. When finished, click the TURN IN button on your document.
