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OP2: POLITCAL PARTIES and MEDIA INFLUENCESName: ________________________________________________________________________Teacher: _______________________________________Class Period: ____________________EXECUTIVETable of ContentsLEFTRIGHTTable of Contents1OP2 Outline2OP2 Outline3OP2 KWL4OP2 Intro5OP2 Vocabulary6OP2 Vocabulary7What Side Am I On Questions8Who Should I Vote For Questions9Candidates10Ranking Characteristics11Political Party Choices12Political Party Notes13How To Become President14Elections and Campaign Notes 15Propaganda Questions16Propaganda Notes17Special Interest Groups18Public Opinion and Government19OP2 OUTLINEHere is an outline of the activities for OP2; this unit SHOULD be completed by 9/23, but MUST be completed no later than 9/28. Check with me after each step, I MUST initial off on completion before you may move on. Daily: Complete Success Starters (see code on board to complete daily quiz)- Log score in ISN.Page 4: Complete K: what do you already know about this unit? [should take about 5 minutes]Think about what you already know about politics, political parties, candidates and how the media is involved (think about the positives AND negatives). List at least 4 facts Page 4: Complete W: what do you want to know about this OP? [should take about 10 minutes]Read the Intro on page 5, look at objectives, learning targets, learning scales, vocabulary and the visual to get a better understanding of what this unit will coverWrite at least 2 SPECIFIC questions you want to learn related to this unit Vocab: Create a vocabulary square for your assigned vocabulary term for this unit. [should take about 15 minutes]Get a piece of paper from your teacher; fold it in half so it opens UP, not from side to side.On bottom of the front, write the TERM. Make sure you spell it correctly, that it is clearly written and dark enough to see.On the top of the front, draw a picture showing the term. You MUST make it colorful!On the inside TOP, write a sentence using the term.On the inside BOTTOM, write the definition. Use definition from civics textbook when available!On the back write your name AND class period.Make sure you copy the definition in your vocabulary on page 6/7 AND add the definition for closed primary, caucus and ballot from the square on the wall.Page 9: Although we are not required to vote in America, it is one of the most important things you can do as an American citizen (a responsibility, not an obligation). The problem is, who do we vote for? [should take about 35 minutes]Using the following website, complete the political party quiz. Either mark yes or no, if you are unsure of the issue, click the “info” button to get more information to help you make your choice. You can also move the scale to show if the issue is more important or less important to you. Mark your answers on page 9. On page 8 complete the results questions and find more information about the top candidates who will determine on who you would vote for.Page 11: There are many things you need to take into account when voting for a candidate. Many times who a candidate is can be more important that what they believe. [should take about 45 minutes]Complete the activity on page 11 to rank the importance of characteristics for a Presidential candidate and explain why your top three choices were most important to you.Left Side Activity on page 10: You have 4 different candidate biographies. I want you to rank each based on your likelihood of voting for them (1: most likely, 4: least likely). Highlight the information you think is POSITIVE in YELLOW and the information you think is NEGATIVE in ORANGE. Then I want you to create your own “perfect” candidate using the instructions provided!Vocab: Using the vocab quilt, fill in the definition for Republican Party, Democratic Party, libertarian party, popular vote and platform on your vocab pages in your notebook. [should take about 10 minutes]Page 13: It is important to understand the distinction between the Republican and Democrat parties. Although all Republicans and Democrats aren’t all the same, there are distinct traits for each party. I am going to give you tips and tricks to remember them! [should take about 45 minutes]Lecture: Your teacher is going to explain the main differences between Republicans and Democrats and give you tricks to remember. Complete the notes on page 13 to help you remember the differences. Remember that my little ways to remember are just that, they are NOT true of all Democrats and Republicans… they are just helpful hints if you need to associate a visual with each of the parties. Left Side Activity on page 12: Choose one of the following assignments to show understanding of political parties.Choice 1: With a classmate, determine how the Democrats and Republicans feel on certain issuesGrab a GREEN sheet from the folder, cut the slips and organize them in a T chart to demonstrate your understanding of the differences between the Republican Party and the Democratic Party. I suggest working together, checking your answers and not gluing them in until you have checked your answers with your teacher!Choice 2: Individually, write an ad pretending YOU are a presidential candidate. Explain who you are (name, age, school, etc) and what issues you support (think about the issues we have discussed on page 9 and 11). Make sure to include AT LEAST five issues to represent your political party You also need to create a campaign slogan (like Obama’s: “Change We Can Believe In” or Trump’s: “Make America Great Again”) Can be typed or handwritten, but needs to be neat and watch spelling. Vocab: Using the vocab quilt, fill in the definition for public opinion poll, two-party system, third party, national convention, winner-take-all and Electoral College on your vocab pages in your notebook. [should take about 10 minutes]Page 15: You are going to dig a bit deeper into elections and campaigns. [should take about 40 minutes]Rip out Workbook pages 169-173 and attach them to page 15 of your ISN.As usual, complete ALL the questions (DBQ: Breaking it Down, It Matters Because, What Do You Know? Think Critically, Mark the Text, Show Your Skills) EXCEPT the Take The Challenge.Left Side Activity on page 14: You have an organizer to help you better understand “How To Become President” Using the information in the workbook pages and the organizer provided, summarize the process of becoming the President. What qualifications do you have to meet? What process do you have to go through? What are the steps?Online Activity: You are going to play “Win The White House” on iCivics to extend your learning of the process to become President. [should take about 40 minutes]Log-in to using the username and password you have in your ISN. Click “My iCivics” in the top right corner.Click the “Classes” tab.Find the “Win The White House” game in the Assignments section.Play the game. You have to complete the game for credit (I can see your score on my screen).When you are done, look at the Discussion section and complete the “OP2: Step 10” discussion.You must answer ALL the questions with complete sentences. You must also reply to at least one classmate to contradict or add to their comments. Remember to be thoughtful and respectful!Vocab: Using the vocab quilt, fill in the definition for mass media and propaganda on your vocab pages in your notebook. [should take about 10 minutes]Page 17: When you watch ads on TV they are using propaganda to try and get you to buy their products. Propaganda is also used by politicians to try and get you votes. [should take about 25 minutes]Complete the notes on page 17 using the PowerPoint on the website about Propaganda.Left Side Activity on page 16: answer questions about propaganda using the instructions on the page.SUMMATIVE Propaganda Project. [should take about 1 hour]Now you are going to create your own propaganda using the knowledge you have gained. Choose ONE of the following below: Choice 1: Pick a character (think Simba from Lion King or SpongeBob) and create a propaganda poster for their fictional Presidential campaign. For example, I used Anna from Frozen and created a poster ad to promote her for President (see my example on front board). Must use at least two forms of propaganda, can be typed or hand-written, needs a visual (can be hand-drawn or a printed picture).Choice 2: Pick an issue in our society today (big ones right now are: gender inequality and gun control) and create a propaganda poster to convince people of your side. For example, fracking for oil is a huge issue; you can create a poster for or against fracking. Must use at least two forms of propaganda, can be typed or hand-written, needs a visual (can be hand-drawn or a printed picture attached).Make sure to make your poster neat and colorful (has to be at least a full page size- this needs to be well presented; not on lined paper); make sure your name is on the back with your class period (if working with a partner, both names).Vocab: Using the vocab quilt, fill in the definition for Political Action Committee, Special Interest Group, Lobbying and Lobbyist on your vocab pages in your notebook. [should take about 10 minutes]Page 19: Think about how the public received its information in the 1800’s versus today. Changes in technology make information easily available to everyone and can be used to sway people’s opinions. You are going to begin to understand how mass media and special interest groups are so important in forming public opinion. [should take about 45 minutes]Rip out Workbook pages 175-187 and attach them to page 19 of your ISN.As usual, complete ALL the questions (DBQ: Breaking it Down, It Matters Because, What Do You Know?, Think Critically, Mark the Text, Show Your Skills) EXCEPT the Take The Challenge activities (DO complete the “Identifying the Main Idea” on page 183- was mislabeled).Left Side Activity on page 18: Read the instructions on the page to complete the activity.For more information on the special interest groups, use the following website: ***Extra Credit Opportunity*** complete workbook page 188Go back to Page 4 and answer the L of your KWL to demonstrate your understanding of political parties and media influence. [should take about 10 minutes]. I have examined the media’s influence on campaigns and elections and can reflect on how technological advances can both help and hurt a campaign (step 14 – Step 16)I can identify types of propaganda and can correctly use propaganda to try and influence others from different perspectives (Step 11- Step 13)I can identify political parties and differentiate between republican and democratic views (Step 6- Step 10)I can evaluate candidates based on qualifications, experiences and issues (Step 1- Step 5)1234KWhat do you already know?WWhat do you want to learn about?LWhat have you learned?How has technology changed since the beginning of our country? Does it have an effect on how we see candidates? How can propaganda help and hurt campaigns? OP2Operating Principle 2: The way our political parties function greatly influences the political process. Unit Objective:Students will differentiate between political parties and investigate elections, propaganda and multiple perspectives.Learning Targets:To identify political partiesTo differentiate between republican and democrat ideasTo evaluate candidates based on qualifications, experience, issues, etcTo examine media’s impact on elections and influenceTo identify types of propagandaTo analyze historical propaganda for intent, issues and influenceTo be able to jump into a different viewpoint to examine various perspectivesEssential Question:Explain the different types of propaganda and how they can help and hurt campaigns. Do you think name-calling should be allowed in political campaigns? Why?Benchmarks:ss.7.c.2.8, ss.7.c.2.9, ss.7.c.2.10, ss.7.c.2.11, ss.7.c.2.13Vocabulary:Ballot, Caucus, Closed primary, Open primary, Mass media, National convention, Platform, Political machine, Polling place, Precinct, Referendum, Third party, Two-party system, Voter turnout, Electoral College, Popular vote, Public opinion poll, Winner-take-all system, Communist Party, Democratic Party, Libertarian Party, Lobbying, Lobbyist, Political Action Committee, Propaganda, Republican Party, Socialist Party, Special Interest Group Visual:Questions:(Write any questions you have that need to be clarified here)POLITICAL PARTIES VOCAB1.Ballot2.Caucus3.Closed Primary4.Mass Media5.National Convention6.Platform7.Third Party8.Two-Party System9.Electoral College10.Popular Vote11.Public Opinion Poll12.Winner-Take-All System13.Democratic Party14.Libertarian Party15.Lobbying16.Lobbyist17.Political Action Committee18.Propaganda19.Republican Party20.Special Interest Group(also known as Public Interest Group)What Side Am I On?Results:I side with ____________________________ with ________ percent.Click “Compare Answer”:What is an issues you agree with your candidate that are most important to you?1.What is an issues you did NOT agree with your candidate on that surprise you?1.Donald TrumpHillary ClintonHow old are they?Where did they go to school?What did they major in?What is their previous job experience?What does their family look like?Any other important information?Based on the results of your quiz AND the information you found about the candidates, who would you vote for and WHY (Back your argument with facts you collected)? Write a 2 sentence response.Who Should I Vote For?Social Issues:What’s your stance on abortion?Pro-choicePro-lifeDo you support the legalization of same sex marriages?YesNoShould the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?YesNoEnvironmental Issues:Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?YesNoDo you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?YesNoShould the U.S. expand off-shore oil drilling?YesNoEconomic Issues:Should the federal government raise minimum wage?YesNoShould the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?YesNoShould all welfare recipients be tested for drugs?YesNoDomestic Policy Issues:Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?YesNoAre you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?YesNoDo you support affirmative action programs?YesNoHealthcare Issues:Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?YesNoShould the federal government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?YesNoDo you support the legalization of Marijuana?YesNoElection Issues:Should a photo ID be required to vote?YesNoEducation Issues:Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?YesNoDo you support Common Core national standards?YesNoForeign Policy Issues:Should the government decrease military spending?YesNoShould the U.S. accept refugees from Syria?YesNoShould foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?YesNoCriminal Issues:Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?YesNoShould convicted felons have the right to vote?YesNoShould prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?YesNoImmigration Issues:Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?YesNoShould illegal immigrants have access to government subsidized healthcare?YesNoShould illegal immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?YesNoScience Issues:Should the government fund space travel?YesNoCandidate BiographiesThis candidate is male. He is 37 years old, has been married for 15 years and has 4 children. He is Protestant. He received his Ph. D from Boston College and has worked as a Pastor, a civil rights leader and public speaker. Time magazine has named him an outstanding man of the year; he has won the Nobel Prize and was arrested multiple times for political activism. MARTIN LUTHER KING JRThis candidate is male. He is 70 years old, has been married three times and has five children. He is Presbyterian. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and has worked in real estate, television and as a businessman and author. He has filed bankruptcy for four of his businesses and was runner up for Time magazine’s “Person of the Year 2015.” DONALD TRUMPThis candidate is female. She is 68 years old, has been married 39 years and has one child. She received her doctorate in law from Yale University. She is a United Methodist and attempted to join the Marine Corps. She has worked as an attorney, university professor, U.S. Senator and the Secretary of State. She is married to a former governor. HILLARY CLINTONThis candidate is female. She is 52 years old, has been married for 22 years and has two children. She is a Protestant Christian. She graduated with her doctorate in law from Harvard. She has worked as an attorney, Associate Dean of Student Services, Assistant Commissioner of Planning and Development for the city and a nonprofit executive director. She is married to a former U.S. Senator. MICHELLE OBAMABuild your PERFECT Candidate (Create a PowerPoint OR Poster)Step one: You will need to create a personal biography and either draw or find a picture of what your candidate would look like. Need to include: Name, Family, Education, Age, Ethnic Background, Religion, Job Experience and Picture.Step two: You will need to find where your candidate stands on a list of issues. They must follow the party philosophy. Choose at least THREE party platforms and give a 3-5 sentence argument for each platform expressing what they believe in. (Platforms can include: abortion, death penalty, health care, social security, gun control, education, military, border security, immigration foreign relations, national debt, taxes)Step three: Your candidate needs a CATCHY campaign slogan and a bumper sticker or button for the followers to wear (color). ***Can use to create a cartoon interpretation of your candidate!***Ranking CharacteristicsDirections: Individually rank the characteristics below from most important (1) to least important (16) when you are making a choice about who to vote for. If you think of any other characteristics, you can add them at the bottom of the page.AgeReligionGenderFamily historyPersonalityEthnic BackgroundMarital StatusPhysical HealthCriminal HistoryMilitary ServiceSocio-Economic StatusEducational BackgroundPersonal AppearancePrior Government PositionsPast JobsCharacterExplain your top 3 choices:Political Party ChoicesPolitical Party NotesUse the information provided to try and understand the differences between Democrats and Republicans and complete the scenarios below.What are the two major political parties in America?RepublicanDemocratWhat color is associated with those parties?What animals is the mascot of the party?Republicans are typically more conservative and want less government spending and a smaller national government. Their party platform usually supports lower taxes, and wanting economic freedom. Democrats are typically more liberal and believe in bigger government and more spending to support it. Their party usually supports raising taxes (maybe not for all, but some) to paying for services.6698511388732355850134148 CONSERVATIVE (RIGHT)506109813733738277211368653094074-2422116957125169 LIBERAL (LEFT)Using the information above and provided by your teacher, read the statements below and determine whether the statement supports the Republican views or the Democratic views. Just a reminder of the tricks to remember the differences:Republicans are made up of a large group of older people and richer people (again, not the ONLY people who are Republicans), so I like to think of the Granny from Beverly Hillbillies on the Republican side (see: )Democrats are made up of a large group of minorities and less wealthy people (again, not the ONLY people who are Democrat), so I like to think of a hippie; someone who is all about peace and love and against war (think of Fillmore from Cars).THIS IS A WAY TO REMEMBER AND DOES NOT MEAN THAT ALL OF THESE PEOPLE FALL INTO THESE CATEGORIES…DemocratRepublicanSeeks to limit social welfare spendingxSeeks to raise the minimum wageSupports gay marriageFavors to expand (make more) social welfare programsModify current Social Security system (make age you can get SS older)Favors affirmative action laws (helps minorities have equal representation in the workplace/ schools)Has long term goal of government guaranteed universal medical careIs open to drilling for oil in AmericaFavors continuing military presence in IraqOpposes any government regulations on gunsFavors prayer in public schoolsSupports tax cuts Supports environmental causesHow To Become PresidentIf it is difficult to read some of the smaller print, feel free to use the poster on the wall or load the digital copy from the website to use. You may add a piece of paper to extend the space to write your summary!Elections and Campaigns NotesWorkbook pages: 169-173Propaganda QuestionsDirections: Answer the following questions. Make sure to back up your argument with information from the PowerPoint. At least two sentence answers.What propaganda techniques have you seen used in TV or internet ads? Explain the ad and form of propaganda that was being used.Do you think it was a successful use of propaganda? Would you buy it or remember it?Do you feel the same technique would be useful to a candidate during their campaign?What are the pros and cons to “name-calling” propaganda? (list at least two of each)ProsCons1.2.1.2.Propaganda NotesWhat are some examples of mass media that YOU use?What are the 7 types of propaganda?Bandwagon, Name-Calling, Endorsement, Transfer, Glittering Generalities, Just Plain Folks, Stacked CardsDefine bandwagon propaganda What is one characteristic?Widespread support, Winning team, Don’t be left behindWatch the ad, explain how it demonstrated bandwagon propaganda.Define Name-Calling propaganda.What is one characteristic?Label the target, Uses sarcasm and ridiculeWatch the ad, explain how it demonstrated name-calling propaganda.Define endorsement propaganda.What is one characteristic?Verbal, physical, or monetary supportLook at the ads, explain how it demonstrated endorsement propaganda.Define transfer propaganda.What is one characteristic?In politics they use patriotic themes to promote themselvesLook at the ads, explain how it demonstrated transfer propaganda.Define glittering generalities propaganda.What is one characteristic?Vague, Positive and upbeat, Slogans or catchphrasesWatch the ad, explain how it demonstrated glittering generalities propaganda.Define just plain folks propaganda.What is one characteristic?Using family, background, and hard workWatch the ad, explain how it demonstrated plain folks propaganda.Define stacked cards propaganda.What is one characteristic?Makes the candidate look really good and the opponent really bad, Alter and distort facts and statisticsWatch the ad, explain how it demonstrated stacked cards propaganda.Florida’s Special Interest GroupsIn Florida there are special interest groups for animals and wildlife, arts and entertainment, business, civil rights, crime, education, the environment, guns, healthcare, religion, marriage, gender equality and gay rights. Which one of these issues is most important to you and what is your opinion on it. Would you join a special interest group to help the cause? Answer with a paragraph response and draw a picture to represent you trying to help the cause you chose (with color).Public Opinion and Government NotesWorkbook pages: 174-187 ................
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