Objective
- Demonstrate debate skills and research both sides of a public policy issue
- Evaluate the major tenets of liberal thought
Agenda
- News
- Debates (one, if possible)
- #2 - Gun Control
- Liberalism PowerPoint
Friday, February 28, 2014
Liberalism
Objective
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Public Policy Debates - Day 4
Objective
- Demonstrate debate skills and research both sides of a public policy issue
- Evaluate the major tenets of conservative thought
Agenda
- News
- Debates (two)
- #2 - Gun Control
- #6 - Same-Sex Marriage
- Liberalism PowerPoint
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Public Policy Debates - Day Three
Objective
- Demonstrate debate skills and research both sides of a public policy issue
- Evaluate the major tenets of conservative thought
Agenda
- News
- Debates (two)
- #2 - Gun Control
- #4 - Education
- #6 - Same-Sex Marriage
- Conservatism PowerPoint
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Public Policy Debates - Day Two
Objective
- Demonstrate debate skills and research both sides of a public policy issue
- Evaluate the major tenets of conservative thought
Agenda
- News
- Debates (two)
- #2 - Gun Control
- #3 - Abortion
- #4 - Education
- #6 - Same-Sex Marriage
- #7 - Dream Act
- Conservatism PowerPoint
Monday, February 24, 2014
Public Policy Debates - Day 1
Objective
- Demonstrate debate skills and research both sides of a public policy issue
- Evaluate the major tenets of conservative thought
Agenda
- News
- 2/22 Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovich 'Flees Kiev Amid Assassination Fears'
- 2/23 In pictures: Luxury Ukraine presidential home revealed
- 2/24 Ousted Ukraine president accused of mass murder
- Debates
- (if time) Conservatism PowerPoint
Friday, February 21, 2014
Conservatism II
Objective
- Evaluate the major tenets of conservative thought
Agenda
- Reading: Oakshott
- Take about 20 more minutes to complete your reading & questions
- Primary Source Discussion
- Conservatism PowerPoint
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Conservatism
Objective
- Evaluate the major tenets of conservative thought
Agenda
- News
- Ukraine Protests
- Ukraine Explanation - Keith Hughes (watch on screen)
- Ukraine Truce - CBS News (watch on screen, read on own)
- More Fighting - Washington Post (read on own)
- Florida Stand Your Ground Law
- Michael Dunn Trial Background (read on own)
- Michael Dunn Trial - Daily Show (watch on screen)
- Conservatism PowerPoint
- Reading: Oakshott
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Debate Preparation
Objective
- Prepare For Debates!
Agenda
- Today is entirely dedicated to preparing for your debates, which will now begin on Monday. You shouldn't expect any more work time in class for the project, however.
- Reminders / Rubric (50 points)
- You will turn in ONE argument sheet for you and your partner. This will contain both the arguments supporting and opposing the resolution.
- 10 points for evidence of research and citations from reliable sources
- 10 points for clear, reasonable, and strong arguments that apply the evidence
- You will create TWO "cheat sheets" - each may be one side front and back. You and your partner may each have a copy of the relevant cheat sheet for the debate. This is *not* graded. However, you will be graded assuming you have one. Not preparing is a big disadvantage. (Ex: Your opening statement can safely be pre-written. If you're winging it, it probably won't be as strong).
- You will be graded based on your debate performance
- 20 points for argument quality. How well did you show that you know your stuff? Did you select arguments that are reasonable and persuasive? Did you respond to each of your opponent's claims, leaving no weak-points? Did you force your opponent to concede to some of your ideas?
- 10 points for debate performance. Speaking loudly and clearly, Eye contact (with opponents), sitting up straight, confidence, pacing your words, avoiding "ums" and "uhs", etc...
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Socialism II
Objective
- Evaluate the major tenets of socialist thought
Agenda
- News
- House passes ‘clean’ debt-ceiling bill, ending two-week showdown
- BBC - What Is The Debt Ceiling (info)
- Socialism PowerPoint & Discussion
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Monday, February 10, 2014
Debate Project Day II
Objective
- Evaluate both sides of a major public policy issue
Agenda
- Mr. M intended to give you one last project day later this week, but since he's losing his voice, today seemed like a better option.
- Remember: Project is due on Wed, 2/19
- Briefly Review Requirements
- Debate Format
- Project Day
- We start Socialism tomorrow
Friday, February 7, 2014
Libertarianism II
Objective
- Evaluate the major tenets of libertarian thought
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| Libertarians believe you have the freedom to wear any hat you want, no matter how silly. |
Agenda
- No Warm-Up! Getting started right away...
- Libertarianism
- Robert Nozick & Modern Libertarianism
- Ayn Rand & Objectivism
- Project Time (if applicable)
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Debate Project Day
Objective
- Evaluate the major tenets of libertarian thought
Agenda
- Extra Short Day (12:38 to 1:24)
- 2 Hour Delay
- Extra Condensed Schedule for 3-4 Block
- Project Day
- We resume libertarian ism tomorrow!
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Libertarianism
Objective
- Evaluate the major tenets of libertarian thought
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Libertarians love maximizing freedom of choice.
The consequences are irrelevant. |
Agenda
- News: Coke Commercial Controversy
- Discussion
- Libertarianism
- Introduction - A Strong Theory of Rights
- Distribution of Wealth
- Robert Nozick & Modern Libertarianism
- Ayn Rand & Objectivism
- Project Time (if applicable)
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