Arab Israeli Conflict Finale

Agenda

• Complete the Arab-Israeli Conflict Game
• Eat Food!
• Revise old posts for quality.  This can be done at the same time as the reflection if you need to 'divide and conquer'
• Reflection Assignment (10 points)
• The reflection is graded based on - accuracy and completeness.  BE HONEST! 
• Part 1 - Success/Fail
• Describe your great achievements in a bulleted list.  For each achievement, explain why you think it was such a positive action.
• Describe your mistakes or failures in a bulleted list.  For each situation, what could you have done differently.
• Part 2 - Commentary
• Challenges
• Looking at your historical events, what kinds of challenges do you think your country's government has had to face in "real history"?
• What were your biggest challenges in our alternate history?
• Performance
• Based on the following criteria, rate groups from "1st place" to "6th place"
• How well did they do given their initial limitations?
• How clever was their diplomacy?  
• Did they make good military decisions?
• BE HONEST!  Your decision won't affect my grading.
• Explain why you chose your top group as #1 - what did they do well?  Be specific.
• Teaching
• How did "Blood and Soil" compare as a learning experience compared to a more traditional set of lessons?  (Keep in mind, we've got some notes & review left to do after break!)
• Any suggestions to improve it for future students?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/arab-spring-yields-different-outcomes-in-bahrain-egypt-and-libya/2011/12/15/gIQAY6h57O_story.html?hpid=z2

Arab Israeli Conflict

News:  "Palestinians Are An Invented People"
1.  What is the Arab Israeli Conflict?
     http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7mjyo_its-always-sunny-in-philadelphia-is_fun
2.  Groups Handout
3.  Blood and Soil
   - Rules
   - Set-Up (website & profiles)
   - Turn Zero
   - Budget

Terrorism Quiz

Objective

• Develop a definition of terrorism
• Evaluate the "War on Terrorism"

Agenda

• In The News:  
• Research Firm Breaks Down Politics of TV
• Herman Cain Suspends Campaign (Daily Show Clip)
• Terrorism Quiz - Answer one of the following in about about three paragraphs
• War on Terror
• Define terrorism and provide three examples of terrorist acts that have occurred in history.  These should include acts performed by individuals. groups, and states.
• Describe the three ways that terrorist (and other) groups are organized, and the challenges in dealing with these different forms.
• Do you agree or disagree with the "War on Terror" approach to this problem?  What powers should the government be granted and what rights may need to be curtailed, and what limits should we place on this?
• V For Vendetta
• Give four examples of ways in which the government in V for Vendetta used fear to expand its power.
• Is this a realistic scenario for the United States to face?  How can we ensure we avoid this future?
• The hero of the film, V, uses terrorism to stop a government like this.  Are there any situations where you would consider the use of terrorism justified? Explain what your criteria are.
• Arab-Israeli Conflict Research  (10 points, due Friday @ end of class)
• Prepare a document, in your own words, that researches events you will face in "Blood and Soil" (The Arab-Israeli Conflict Simulation)
• For each event, you should describe what happened and what worked or went wrong.  You may want to make notes about how you could do something different if your country was involved.
• You should focus on two major categories
• Important Events in the Arab-Israeli Conflict
• The most significant events from 1947-present
• Pay close attention to major wars, they tend to have the most dramatic impact
• Country-Specific Events
• What kind of internal issues does your country face?
• What international events may your country play a significant or special role in?

http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2011/12/05/the-national-defense-authorization-act-is-the-greatest-threat-to-civil-liberties-americans-face/

V For Vendetta (Day 1)

Objective

• Develop a definition of terrorism
• Evaluate the "War on Terrorism"

Agenda

• In The News:  
• Herman Cain Suspends Campaign (Onion!)
• Operation Cupcake  (Old News, But Good News)
• Terrorism
• The War on Terror
• How do we deal with a network?
• Is this a good framework?
• What powers ought government have?
• Torture?
• Wiretapping?
• Burden of Proof?
• The "Torture" Question
• What is torture?
• The Waterboarding Question
• Videos
• V For Vendetta

Terrorism

Objective

• Develop a definition of terrorism
• Evaluate the "War on Terrorism"

Agenda

• In The News:  
• NY Bomb Plot 11/20
• Terrorism
• Who performs terrorist acts?
• Individuals
• Groups
• Governments
• Evaluate Motivating Factors
• Politics
• Religion
• Types of Organizations (General)
• Traditional
• Guerrilla
• Network
• The War on Terror
• How do we deal with a network?
• Is this a good framework?
• What powers ought government have?
• The "Torture" Question
• What is torture?
• The Waterboarding Question
• Videos
• V For Vendetta

Introduction to Terrorism

Objective

• Develop a definition of terrorism
• Evaluate the "War on Terrorism"

Agenda

• In The News:  
• NY Bomb Plot 11/20
• Discussion
• What is Terrorism?
• Small Groups
• Develop a definition
• Share with the class
• Develop a list - examples of terrorism  (history/present)
• Share with the class
• Notes
• Definition
• A Brief History of Terrorism
• Forms of Terrorism
• Intelligence Squared
• http://intelligencesquaredus.org/index.php/past-debates/time-to-end-the-war-on-terror/

Human Rights

Objective

• Evaluate the effects of the Citizens United vs. FEC decision
• Analyze the strategies used in crafting political advertisements

Agenda

• On The Interwebs:
• A Sunday Afternoon
• Not the Wookie
• For England!
• Spray-On Seasoning
• In The News
• "Walk of Shame"
• Terrorism & Human Rights Unit
• We start with Human Rights (terrorism after break)
• What are Human Rights?
• Make your own list
• Confer with group
• Discussion
• Human Rights Video Clips / Discussion
• Reading the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Campaign Finance Reform Quiz

Objective

• Evaluate the effects of the Citizens United vs. FEC decision
• Analyze the strategies used in crafting political advertisements

Agenda

• In The News:  
• UC David Pepperspray Incident
• 2012 Fundraising Stats
• Campaign Finance Reform Quiz
• Terrorism
• News:  NY Bomb Plot 11/20
• What is Terrorism?
• Definition / Problems with defining it
• A Brief History of Terrorism

Political Ads (3)

Objective

• Evaluate the effects of the Citizens United vs. FEC decision
• Analyze the strategies used in crafting political advertisements

Agenda

• News - Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) Controversy
• Political Advertisements
• 10 Strategies
• Campaign Finance Reform - Key Debates
• Review Citizens United - 5 to 4 Decision
• Arguments For
• Arguments Against
• Discuss Proposals
• "Voting With Dollars"  ($100 / Anonymous)
• "Matching Funds For Small Donations"
• "Clean Elections"
• Constitutional Amendment
• Revisit Categorical vs. Consequentialist
• Key questions
• Are corporations people?
• Is money speech?
• Research Project
• Topic
• Any "global" topic that extends beyond the traditional "domestic issues" of the United States.  Think foreign policy.  Includes issues, events, people, or places that dominate the news.
• Good examples:  North Korea, Nuclear Weapons, the United Nations, Debt Crisis in Europe, Microloans, Al Qaeda, Iran, Free/Fair Trade, Human Trafficking, etc
• Bad examples:  Heathcare Policy, Tax Policy, Death Penalty, Illegal Immigration, Legalization of Marijuana, Education Policy, etc...
• Option #1 - Presentation  (Partners)
• Create a 10-15 minute presentation to teach a subject in an effective, concise, and interesting manner.
• Must include:  visuals, audience participation, and a "one page" handout, works cited
• Option #2 - Paper  (Individual)
• Write a four page paper (double spaced) that describes the subject in a concise, accurate, and detailed manner.
• Works Cited

Political Ads (2)

Objective

• Evaluate the effects of the Citizens United vs. FEC decision
• Analyze the strategies used in crafting political advertisements

Agenda

• News - US To Establish Permanent Base in Australia
• Political Advertisements
• 10 Strategies
• Campaign Finance Reform - Key Debates
• Review Citizens United - 5 to 4 Decision
• Arguments For
• Arguments Against
• Discuss Proposals
• "Voting With Dollars"  ($100 / Anonymous)
• "Matching Funds For Small Donations"
• "Clean Elections"
• Constitutional Amendment
• Revisit Categorical vs. Consequentialist
• Key questions
• Are corporations people?
• Is money speech?

Political Ads

Objective

• Evaluate the effects of the Citizens United vs. FEC decision
• Analyze the strategies used in crafting political advertisements

Agenda

• News - Occupy Wall Street Ousted From Zucotti   "Reset Button" For OWS
• Using the Colbert SuperPAC
• 9/29 - Stephen's Shell Corporation w/ Trevor Potter (5:00)
• 8/16 - Frank Luntz Agrees to An Ad (7:00)
• 8/24 - Frank Luntz (6:00)
• 8/25 - Frank Luntz Focus Group (5:00)
• Political Advertisements
• 10 Strategies

SuperPAC

Objective

• Explain the difference between a PAC and a SuperPAC
• Evaluate the effects of the Citizens United vs. FEC decision

Agenda

• News - Newt Surges Ahead In The Polls
• Questions To Consider:
• Are the distinctions between a PAC and SuperPAC reasonable?
• What are the appropriate distinctions to be made for media personalities promoting and covering their own PACs?
• Ought there be any restrictions placed upon SuperPAC money?
• Amounts?
• What it is spent on?
• Are campaign contributions just "legalized bribery?"
• Creating the Colbert SuperPAC  (~46 min)
• 3/30 - Colbert PAC w/ Trevor Potter  (5:00)
• 4/14 - Viacom Ruins Colbert's PAC Dreams (3:00)
• 4/14 - Colbert SuperPAC w/ Trevor Potter (5:00)
• 5/11 - Corp Constituency (4:00)
• 5/11 - Corp Constituency w/ Trevor Potter (5:00)
• 5/16 - Stephen Files SuperPAC Request (7:00)
• 5/31 - Sarah Palin's Bus Tour (3:00)
• 5/31 - FEC Questions w/ Trevor Potter (5:00)
• 6/30 - I Can Haz SuperPAC! (4:00)
• 6/30 - Stephen Addresses Colbert Super Nation (5:00)
• Using the Colbert SuperPAC  (~44 min)
• 7/28 - Buddy Roemer Part 1 (5:00)
• 7/28 - Buddy Roemer Part 2 (3:00)
• 8/4 - Wisconsin Recall Election (3:00)
• 8/11 - Perry With An A Ad (5:00)
• 11/7 - Issue Ads (5:00)
• 11/7 - Issue Ads w/ Trevor Potter (5:00)
• 9/29 - Stephen's Shell Corporation w/ Trevor Potter (5:00)
• 8/16 - Frank Luntz Agrees to An Ad (7:00)
• 8/24 - Frank Luntz (6:00)
• 8/25 - Frank Luntz Focus Group (5:00)

Campaign Finance Reform (2)

Objective

• Explain key terms associated with campaign finance reform
• Analyze the arguments associated with campaign finance reform

Agenda

• News - Iran, Nukes, and Republican Primary Debate
• BBC
• MSNBC
• Fox News
• Small group-based discussion.  We'll follow each topic up with a class discussion;  take them one issue at a time. For each of the following questions, try and reach a consensus.  Failing that, establish a "majority opinion."   Write a response to each one in Word.
• Impact of Money on Politics
• In what ways specific does money affect politics?
• Does this have a substantial effect?
• Free Speech
• Are political donations a form of free speech?
• If so, should this right be granted to both individuals and corporations?
• Restrictions
• Should there be a limit on how much individuals, corporations, or other organizations can contribute to political campaigns?
• Should these contributions be made public?
• Issue Ads
• What about limits on an "issue ad" that doesn't promote a specific candidate?
• How do you distinguish an issue ad from a campaign ad? 

• Your group should provide a definition and describe the significance the following ideas, laws, or events:
• Buckley vs. Valeo
• 527
• PAC
• Super PAC
• Push Polls
• Hard Money
• Soft Money
• McCain Feingold Act
• Citizens United vs. FEC
• Print Answers, Review Terms as Class
• The West Wing on Campaign Finance

Campaign Finance Reform

Objective

• Explain key terms associated with campaign finance reform
• Analyze the arguments associated with campaign finance reform

Agenda

• News:  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-15677595
• Can Perry's campaign recover from this?
• Small group-based discussion.  We'll follow each topic up with a class discussion;  take them one issue at a time. For each of the following questions, try and reach a consensus.  Failing that, establish a "majority opinion."   Write a response to each one in Word.
• Impact of Money on Politics
• In what ways specific does money affect politics?
• Does this have a substantial effect?
• Free Speech
• Are political donations a form of free speech?
• If so, should this right be granted to both individuals and corporations?
• Restrictions
• Should there be a limit on how much individuals, corporations, or other organizations can contribute to political campaigns?
• Should these contributions be made public?
• Issue Ads
• What about limits on an "issue ad" that doesn't promote a specific candidate?
• How do you distinguish an issue ad from a campaign ad? 

• Your group should provide a definition and describe the significance the following ideas, laws, or events:
• Buckley vs. Valeo
• 527
• PAC
• Super PAC
• Push Polls
• Hard Money
• Soft Money
• McCain Feingold Act
• Citizens United vs. FEC
• TED Friday
• Why Are We Happy?
• What's The Problem With Rules & Incentives?
• Paterno and the Penn State Case
• Food Policy
• How Can Crowdsourcing Help Journalism?
• Relate to Occupy Wall Street Coverage

Debt & Taxes Test

• News Reading:  Collective Bargaining  Personhood Amendment
• Occupy Clip --> Scott Walker Gets "Mic Checked"
• Test
• Listen to Uncle Yam

Capital Gains

Objective

• Describe the impact of capital gains taxes on the wealth gap in the USA

Agenda

• Warm-Up Reading - Wealth Gap Affected By Age
• PowerPoint
• Warren Buffet
• Millionaires For Higher Taxes
• Daily Show Clip
• Debate
• Tomorrow:  Review
• Thursday:  Test

Debate Day 5 / Assembly

• Whole Class
• Final Debate Project
• PowerPoint Notes:  Income Gap
• Seniors Only  (8:30-9:05)
• Daily Show - Oakland Vandalism
• How ought we view these incidents?
• How does Occupy Wall Street keep the movement in line?
• Colbert - Bite The Hand That Feeds You
• Daily Show - Men Not At Work
• Do you agree with Stewart's assessment that this is a waste of time?
• Ought this be the motto for the United States government?
• Remaining Time
• Think about research project topic (it's a little while off yet, don't fear)
• Read the news

Debates Day 4

Objectives

Agenda

• Losing senior for first half of class
• Warm-Up Reading:  Occupy Oakland Shuts Down Port
• Occupy News For Juniors
• Yesterday: The General Strike
• Today: Financial Transaction Tax Protest
• The Fifth: Leave Your Bank Day
• Colbert Report - Coopting The Movement
• Remaining Debates!

Debate Presentations - Day 1

Objective

• Debate a variety of domestic issues

Agenda

1. As Mr. M sets up the videos and takes attendace, here's some Halloween themed news to read about!
1. Forclosure Firm Holds Homeless Themed Haloween Party
2. Occupy Wall Street Update:  Scott Olson & Mail
1. Flashbang At Crowd
2. Scott Olson After The Attack
3. An Eye Witness Account
4. "Keep Wallstreet Occupied"
3. Debate Format
4. Debate Project Presentations

Poverty in the USA

Objective

• Analyze the impact of poverty in the United States

Agenda

1. For Your Information
1. More about Scott Olson, a marine and war vet injured in the Oakland Protests
2. A case against the Occupy Wall Street Movement
2. Warm-Up #14 - Is the fact that 1 in 6 Americans live below the poverty line (22k per year for a family of four) a problem?  If not, explain why not.  If it is, explain what actions ought to be taken to resolve the issue.
3. Are The Poor Really Poor?
1. Heritage Foundation Analysis (PDF)
2. "World of Class Warfare" (Daily Show)
1. Background - Fox analyst argues 700 billion in tax revenue is insignificant.
3. Discussion / Analysis
4. Economic Growth - Where'd It Go?
1. Rachel Maddow
2. Discussion / Analysis
5. TED Friday - How economic inequality affects societies
1. Richard Wilkins
2. Discussion / Analysis
6. Debate Preparation

Poverty & Inequality in the USA

Objective

• Explain the role of the super committee in the Debt Crisis
• Analyze the degree of poverty & inequality in the USA

Agenda

• Warm-Up #13 - Read the article linked below.   Do you support the Democrats mixed plan recently proposed by the super committee, or agree with the Republican rejection of this offer?  Explain why.  (Feel free to present a third view, if you find neither to be ideal).
• http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/26/politics/debt-committee/index.html?iref=allsearch
• News Update
• Occupy Oakland Police Response - Maddow Coverage
• http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26315908/#45055472
• Scott Olson
• Message
• Marines?
• NYC Solidarity March & Oakland March
• Anonymous Attack on Fox News?
• http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/26/anonymous-threatens-fox-news_n_1032701.html
• The Super Committee
• Conclude the "Debt Crisis Timeline"
• Poverty / Inequality in the USA
• Stats
• News Reports
• Are The Poor Really Poor?  (Heritage Foundation)
• World of Class Warfare (Daily Show)
• Economic Growth - Rachel Maddow Analysis
• http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26315908/#45055472

Debt

Objective

• Analyze the size and causes of the national debt

Agenda

• Warm-Up #12 - How big is the national debt?  Guess without looking it up.
• National Debt PowerPoint
• Debate Projects

Republican Debate

Objective

• Evaluate the Occupy Wall Street Movement
• Analyze the most recent Republican Debate

Agenda

• Know Your Meme:  Handwritten Notes
• Occupy Views 
• Stephen Colbert
• Jon Stewart
• Republican Debate

Occupy Wall Street

Objective

• Explain the Occupy Wall Street Movement
• Evaluate media coverage of the event and effectiveness of the protest

Agenda

• Warm-Up #11:  Briefly describe what you know about Occupy Wall Street.
• PowerPoint & Discussion
• What Happened So Far?
• Who Are They?
• What Do They Want?
• How Does It Work?
• Media Responses

Inside Job - Part 1

Objective 

• Explain what caused the financial system to collapse

Agenda

• On The News...
• Inside Job

Debate Prep

Objective 

• Explain major "problems" in the American education system
• Evaluate policy solutions to improve our education system

Agenda

• Collect Tests
• Points of Discussion
• Wall Street Crash
• Economic Problems
• "Homework"
• Republican Debate
• Iran Terror Plot
• Debate 
• Description
• Topics / Groups
• One group 1v1 (Marc v. Merle)
• One group 3v2
• Most groups 2v2
• Prepare!

Education Policy Test

Objective

• Explain major "problems" in the American education system
• Evaluate policy solutions to improve our education system

Agenda

• Essay Test
• Debate Groups / Topics 
• Breakdown
• One group 1v1 (Marc v. Merle)
•  One group 3v2
• Most groups 2v2

Student Apathy

Objective

• Explain major "problems" in the American education system
• Evaluate policy solutions to improve our education system

Agenda

• Final Speech
• Maggie
• Education Policy: Student Apathy
• Overview
• Ken Robinson:   Changing Education Paradigms
• Steve Miranda on Management & Grades
• Solutions
• An unconventional test

Poverty & Education

Objective

• Explain major "problems" in the American education system
• Evaluate policy solutions to improve our education system

Agenda

• Warm-Up #10:
• Of the four main arguments you've heard thus far, what is the biggest obstacle to providing students with a quality education in our public schools today?
• Bad Teachers Protected by Unions & Tenure
• Teaching Isn't An Attractive Career For Best & Brightest
• Lack Of Rigor - Increase School Time & Standards
• Standardized Tests Make Our Schools Worse
• Speeches
• Education Policy:  Poverty

Standardized Tests

Objective

• Explain major "problems" in the American education system
• Evaluate policy solutions to improve our education system

Agenda

• PowerPoint: Standardized Testing
• Clip - Matt Damon
• Reading Packet:  Critics of Standardized Testing
• As you read, UNDERLINE arguments that you find persuasive or especially surprising.
• As you read, put an X next to arguments you think are flawed, and make a note of why you disagree with this idea.
• When you finish, discuss the following with a small group of students near you:
• Do standardized tests prepare students for a society that no longer exists?
• Do you agree with Steve Miranda's argument that standardized tests distract us from a better, more complex way of evaluating a child? 
• Are you concerned about the people who grade your standardized tests?
• Is it a problem that a few private companies are getting huge profits from taxpayer dollars through mandatory testing?  If so, should we scrap the tests or find a new model for providing and scoring them?
• Do high stakes tests set up too much of an incentive to cheat?
• How can we ensure these tests are accurate measurements?
• Do you agree with Steve Miranda's argument about the dangers of the environment we set up for students?
• Speeches
• The rest!

Increasing Rigor

Objective

• Explain major "problems" in the American education system
• Evaluate policy solutions to improve our education system

Agenda

• Finish reading the op-eds from yesterday about teacher pay and discuss them with people around you.
• PowerPoint:  Education Policy
• Part II:  Problems
• #2 - Teacher Quality
• Op-Ed: "Pay Teachers More"
• Op-Ed: "Teachers Are Overpaid"
• #3 - Increase Rigor
• Raising Standards
• Arnie Duncan Clip
• Longer Year
• Longer Days
• Read "The Debate"
• Four Positions on the Issue
• Speeches!

Teacher Pay & Incentives

Objective

• Explain major "problems" in the American education system
• Evaluate policy solutions to improve our education system

Agenda

• Read This:  FCPS and NCLB
• Speeches
• PowerPoint:  Education Policy
• Part II:  Problems
• #1 - Bad Teachers
• Waiting For Superman
• Wisconsin Protests - Background
• Colbert Report - "A Less Perfect Union"
• #2 - Teacher Quality
• Op-Ed: "Pay Teachers More"
• Op-Ed: "Teachers Are Overpaid"
• If time, additional speeches

Education Policy

Objective

• Explain major "problems" in the American education system
• Evaluate policy solutions to improve our education system

Agenda

• Warm-Up #9 - In your opinion is the BIGGEST problem in public education today.  Justify your response.  When you are finished....
• Pick up a copy of the handout from the middle table and read it.  Discuss with nearby students while you wait for others to finish the warm-up.
• PowerPoint:  Education Policy
• Discussion:  Biggest Problem
• Part I:  The"Crisis"
• Test Scores
• Dropout Rate
• Part II:  Problems
• Bad Teachers
• Speeches

Speeches

Objectives

• Study special topics through student speech projects

Agenda

• Speeches
• Tommy Lewis
• Linnea Kriete
• Alex Lundahl
• Josh Stalnaker
• Andrew Cross
• Lisa Conley

School Kills Creativity

Objectives

• Analyze different political positions on a variety of issues
• Evaluate Sir Ken Robinson's argument about our schools

Agenda

• Speeches
• Rachel Rapp
• Owen Talbert
• Tommy Lewis
• Linnea Kriete
• Alex Lundahl
• Josh Stalnaker
• Andrew Cross
• Lisa Conley
• 8:30 - TED Wednesday - "Schools Kill Creativity"
• No choice this week!  Education Unit is next.
  
• Watch video
• Mr M has a meeting
• Hence moving this to today
  
• Discussion
• Friday:  Education Policy Unit Begins

Ideologies Test

Objectives

• Describe political philosophy & ideologies
• Evaluate political ideologies

Agenda

• Ideologies Test
• Speeches
• Rachel Rapp
• Owen Talbert
• And more!

Speech Day

Objectives

• Identify political ideologies in a two-dimensional spectrum
• Evaluate political ideologies

Agenda

• Ideologies Packet
• Fascism (Briefly)
• Quick Review  (10 minute Q&A / study time)
• Speeches
• Marc Diederich
• Wyatt Paulishak
• Merle Ferguson
• Chad McGirr
• Rachel Rapp
• Owen Talbert
• Clair Scarborough

Ideologies "Debate"

Objectives

• Identify political ideologies in a two-dimensional spectrum
• Evaluate political ideologies

Agenda

• Ideologies Debate
• Economic Issues  (Left v. Right)
• Ought the government tax certain people at a higher rate based on income to provide public services that benefit all?
• Ought the government intervene in the economy to correct
• Social Issues
• Ought the government act to restrict certain actions based on religious or moral values or "indirect" harm.  Ex:  Abortion, Gay Rights (Marriage/Military), Drugs, Guns
• Speeches
• Kyle Ferguson
• Marc Diederich
• Wyatt Paulishak
• Merle Ferguson
• And more!

Political Compass

Objectives

• Identify political ideologies in a two-dimensional spectrum
• Evaluate political ideologies

Agenda

• Political Compass
• Print the last page that shows your position on the compass.
• Be sure to ONLY print that page, and not a ton of extra.
• Hint:  Copy/Paste it into Microsoft Word!
• Speeches
• Jason Barton
• Ian Maliszewskyj
• Kyle Ferguson
• Marc Diederich
• Wyatt Paulishak
• Merle Ferguson

Socialism

Objectives

• Explain the basic ideas of Socialism
• Evaluate socialism and offer critiques

Agenda

• Please turn in your written speech in the NGI Inbox up front.
• Double spaced, standard font / size.
• PowerPoint: Political Philosophy
• What Is Equality
• Socialism
• Critique of Capitalism
• Proposals
• Objections!
• Counters!
• Marxism & History
• Clarification of Terms
• Speeches
• Jason Barton
• Justin Gumas
• Ian Maliszewskyj
• Kyle Ferguson
• Marc Diederich

Liberalism

Objectives

• Evaluate the principles of Modern Liberalism
• Explain the basic ideas of Socialism

Agenda

• Warm-Up #8:  What rules are needed to provide a "just society" and why? 
• PowerPoint: Political Philosophy
• What's A Fair Start 
• Review Concepts 
• Discussion
• Liberalism Notes (Packet)
• Obam's Jobs Speech:  A Defense of Modern Liberalism
• Discussion
• Socialism

What's A Fair Start?

Objectives

• Describe the difference between positive and negative liberty
• Evaluate Jon Rawls' Theory of Justice

Agenda

• Pick up a Political Ideologies Packet and staple it.   Look over the ideologies we've already studied.
• PowerPoint: Political Philosophy
• What's A Fair Start
  
• Positive vs. Negative Freedom
  
• Rawls
• Examples 
• Discussion
•  Liberalism Notes (Packet)
• Obam's Jobs Speech:  A Defense of Modern Liberalism
• Discussion
• At 8:30 - TED Friday
• Vote 
• Watch
• Discuss
• Edit - Class Chose "Motivation" w/ Dan Pink

Community

Objectives

• Evaluate what is meant by the "greater good" for society
• Evaluate arguments for categorical & consequentialist reasoning.

Agenda

• Libertarian Example: Ron Paul in the Republican Debate
• Warm-Up #7: Take one argument Ron Paul makes about any of the issues mentioned and either support it or oppose it. Justify your response.
• While you write.... Music: "Tradition - Fiddler in the Roof"
• PowerPoint: Political Philosophy
• Community
• Conservatism
• Key Values
• Debate: Religion Good For Society?
• Kinds of Conservatives
• Reactionaries
• Criticism

Who Owns Me?

Objectives

• Evaluate what is meant by the "greater good" for society
• Evaluate arguments for categorical & consequentialist reasoning.

Agenda

• Warm-Up #6:  In general, do you think you tend to look at things more from a consequentialist or categorical perspective?  Explain why you prefer this way of thinking about morality. 
•  PowerPoint: Political Philosophy
• Introduction
• Cost Benefit Analysis
• Examples
• Quantifying Utility
• Critics
• Who Owns Me?
• Libertarianism

The Morality of Murder

Objectives

• Explain the purpose of studying philosohy
• Analyze the question of the ends justifying the means
• Evaluate what is meant by the "greater good" for society

Agenda

• Turn in your speech summary sheet in the NGI inbox up front.  Make sure your name is on it.
• Warm-Up #5:  Would you consider yourself a liberal, conservative, libertarian, socialist, anarchist, centrist, fascist, Islamic fundamentalist, or any other political category?  If so, explain why.  If not, explain what you think about such labels and how you think you fit into them.
•  PowerPoint: Political Philosophy
• Introduction
• The Morality of Murder
• Moral Questions
• Reasoning
• Utilitarianism
• Queen vs. Dudley & Stephens
• Cost Benefit Analysis
• Examples
• Quantifying Utility
• Critics

September 11th

Objective

• Create a thesis statement and arguments for a speech
• Evaluate Jon Stewart's criticism of the media

Agenda

• Warm-Up #4: Describe how you learned about the 9/11 attacks.
• 9/11 "Quiz"
• 9/11 History & Discussion
• Share experiences with 9/11
• Discuss the events in context of US history
• Did the terrorists achieve their objective?  Why or why not?
• Did the US respond to the attacks appropriately?
• Speech Project  (due Tuesday, Sept 20)
• Determine topics (should be done already!)
• Complete a "speech summary sheet" including: (due Tuesday, Sept 13)
• A Topic
• A Thesis Statement
• Main Arguments (3+)
• Counter Arguments (2+)
• Two resources to find information

Being Wrong / Speech Prep

Objective

• Create a thesis statement and arguments for a speech
• Evaluate Jon Stewart's criticism of the media

Agenda

• Warm-Up #3: Think of something in your life that you were absolutely wrong about.
• TED Talk: Kathryn Schultz - "On Being Wrong"
• Discussion
• PowerPoint: Best & Worst Speeches (Part 2)
• Show a series of video clips
• Discuss what was powerful and effective
• Discuss what didn't work and why
• Speech Project  (due Tuesday, Sept 20)
• Determine topics (should be done already!)
• Complete a "speech summary sheet" including: (due Tuesday, Sept 13)
• A Topic
• A Thesis Statement
• Main Arguments (3+)
• Counter Arguments (2+)
• Two resources to find information

Media Test / Speech Prep

Objective

• Create a thesis statement and arguments for a speech
• Evaluate Jon Stewart's criticism of the media

Agenda

• No written warm-up, instead get ready for your media literacy test!
• TED Vote
• Media Test
• Discussion
• PowerPoint: Best & Worst Speeches
• Show a series of video clips
• Discuss what was powerful and effective
• Discuss what didn't work and why
• Speech Project
• Determine topics (should be done already!)
• Complete a "speech summary sheet" including:
• A Topic
• A Thesis Statement
• Main Arguments (3+)
• Counter Arguments (2+)
• Two resources to find information

Stewart vs. Fox: Media Analysis

Objective

• Create a thesis statement and arguments for a speech
• Evaluate Jon Stewart's criticism of the media

Agenda

• No written warm-up, instead take a copy of the unit review sheet and look over it. Be ready to ask Mr. M if you have any questions on it.
• Jon Stewart Clips
• Discussion
• PowerPoint: Best & Worst Speeches
• Show a series of video clips
• Discuss what was powerful and effective
• Discuss what didn't work and why
• Speech Project
• Determine topics (should be done already!)
• Complete a "speech summary sheet" including:
• A Topic
• A Thesis Statement
• Main Arguments (3+)
• Counter Arguments (2+)
• Two resources to find information

Three Lessons To Take Control

Objective

• Analyze methods used in image-based journalism that distort the truth
• Describe ways to help identify these problems in the media
• Determine a topic for students' speech project

Agenda

• Instead of a written warm-up, please do one of the following.
• If you haven't determined a topic...
• Go to this website:
• http://debatepedia.idebate.org/en/index.php/Welcome_to_Debatepedia%21
• Look under the Category Brower in the bottom right for ideas
• If you have a topic already
• Think about how to focus your topic into a single thesis statement

• PowerPoint
• Three Lessons To Take Control
• Examples
• Fakes In The Media
  
  
• Speech Project
• Determine topics
• Focus topics, determine major arguments

For tomorrow, bring materials to class so that you are prepared to work productively on your speech for at least 45 minutes!

Cable News & Moral Psychology

Objective

• Evaluate the journalistic methods of cable news shows
• Analyze the differences between liberals and conservatives.

Agenda

1. No written warm-up. Instead, be ready to discuss the following questions:
1. Which news program or network did the best/worst job of presenting the news?
2. Consider examples of...
1. Political Bias (liberal/conservative?)
2. Corporate Bias (profits/ratings?)
3. News vs. Entertainment
4. Depth of Reporting / Story Choices
5. Language
2. Discussion
1. Small group discussions
2. Votes...
1. "Worst network"
2. "Worst show"
3. "Best network"
4. "Best show"
3. TED Friday - Jon Haidt on Liberals and Conservatives
1. A Brief Review of the Terms
2. Our class...
1. Liberals? Conservatives? Libertarians? Socialists? Moderates?
3. TED Talk (20 minutes)
4. Discussion: Do you agree with his message?
5. News Article: The Political Brain
   

Journalism

Objective

• Analyze the qualities of good journalism

Agenda

1. Warm-up #2: What is one advantage and disadvantage of corporate news ownership?
2. Make a decision for TED Friday. We'll vote Three Choices:
1. What motivates people?
2. What makes people into liberals and conservatives?
3. What makes people happy?
   

1. Core Values of American Journalism
   - Daily Show Clip
2. Journalistic Language
   - CNN & Slang
3. Print vs. Image Culture
   - Dishonest Abe
   - Fatal Crash

Who Owns Your News?

Objective

• Analyze what makes an event news
  
• Evaluate the level of entertainment in the news today
  

Agenda

1. * Pick up a copy of each of the sample news articles on the middle table *
2. Warm-up #1: In your own words, describe the difference between news and entertainment.
3. Frontline Clips
4. News vs. Entertainment:Examples
5. Who Owns Your News? PPT
6. Discussion
7. Speech Project Introduction

News vs. Entertainment

Objective

• Analyze what makes an event news
  
• Evaluate the level of entertainment in the news today
  

Agenda

1. Setup
1. Attendance
   
2. Seating Chart
   
3. Collect Papers
   
1. MHS Health Sheet
2. MHS Info Sheet
3. Malafarina Info Sheet
4. Malafarina Permission Slip
4. Log In
5. Website
6. Journal
   
2. Current Events "Quiz"
   
3. Media Literacy PPT
1. News vs. Entertainment
2. Discussion
   

Welcome to NGI

Objective

• Explain classroom procedures and expectations
• Analyze the problems facing the US and the world
  

Agenda

1. Setup
1. Attendance
2. Paperwork
3. More Paperwork
4. Emergency Procedures
5. Syllabus
   
2. Course Info
   
1. What are the biggest problems facing the United States and the world today?
   
2. Discussion
3. Video Clip
   
4. Teaching & Assessment Methods
   
5. Politics & Discussion Rules
6. Index Card Questions
3. Computers
1. Logging On
2. Website
3. Journal Setup
   

Homework - due tomorrow

1. MHS Health Sheet
2. MHS Info Sheet
3. Malafarina Info Sheet
4. Malafarina Permission Slip