U3.LP2: Political Parties

Objective: SW examine the role of political parties and how they influence elections, public officials, and public opinion in order to describe U.S. political parties.

Homework: Create a "menu" (brochure) for the Democrat or Republican Party that demonstrates their beliefs, lists leaders and state supporters, as well as history.

A-Day Due Date: Friday, November 19th

B-Day Due Date: Monday, November 22nd

Presentation:

U3.LP2: Political Parties

Notes and Classwork: Click here to access the notes from class.

The classwork will be posted as soon as it becomes available for viewing online!

U3.LP1: Civic Participation

Objective: SW describe the ways citizens influence the political process in democratic governments in order to participate in the initiative making process and influence legislative representatives.

Homework: Access the homework by clicking here.

A-Day Due Date: Wednesday, November 17th

B-Day Due Date: Thursday, November 18th

Presentation: You can view the presentation for U3.LP1 by clicking here.

Notes and Classwork: Access the Notes here and the Classwork here.

Extra Information: Keep up the brilliant work and TURN IN YOUR HW!!! Too many grades are dropping because of missed work.

Unit 2 Assessment

Objective: SW review multiple choice test taking strategies in order to master the Unit 2 Assessment.

EXTRA CREDIT Homework: There is no homework per se, however, I strongly suggest that you all do the extra credit assignment, which is as follows: p. 452-457, and answer questions 1 through 5 at the end.

A-Due Date: Monday, November 15th

B-Due Date: Tuesday, November 16th

Presentation: None included

Extra Information: The statistics for the test are as follows:

Basic (below 50%): 14% of students

Proficient (50% - 70%): 38% of students

Advanced (70% or above): 48% of students

69% average for all classes -- a 12% increase over Unit 1.

I couldn't be more proud of you guys. Congratulations--maintain the momentum and keep up the good work!!!