Tech Trends Lesson Plan EDTECH 501
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12 Government Virginia Yenter Yanowsky Yanowsky Students will use explore their personal beliefs about government and discover where they are on the political spectrum. Students will examine where their beliefs come from and how their position is reflected within their family, community, government and political parties.
Students evaluate issues regarding campaigns for national, state, and local elective offices. Describe the means that citizens use to participate in the political process (e.g., voting, campaigning, lobbying, filing a legal challenge, demonstrating, petitioning, picketing, running for political office). V.
What Are the Roles of the Citizen in American Democracy? Relationships among personal, political, and economic rights
1.4 Learner Characteristics Learner characteristics are those facets of the learner’s experiential background that impact the effectiveness of a learning process. 2.4 Integrated Technologies Integrated technologies are ways to produce and deliver materials which encompass several forms of media under the control of a computer. Objectives: Students will use the internet and tablets to research their political beliefs and the political parties that represent their beliefs. At the end of this lesson, you will be able to: Authoritarian and Libertarian ● (Knowledge Level) define the terms, Liberal, Conservative, Authoritarian ● (Analysis Level) classify political parties and political figures based on the terms, Liberal, Conservative, Authoritarian and Libertarian. ● (Application Level) classify themselves as a political being based on the parties they support and their personal views. ● (Synthesis Level) create a Google presentation showcasing political beliefs, parties supported and a plan to support the parties and/or beliefs Materials Needed: ● Tablet computers (36) ● Internet Access (5) Other Resources: ● Google https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/139zc_e4L_Xci91vb4WjV0KIdizg-6ICe8 /139zc_e4L_Xci91vb4WjV0KIdizg-6ICe8uaT_M2zDvA/edit uaT_M2zDvA/edit ● https://docs.google.com/presentation/d htttp:/ :///ww www w.go gottoqu quiiz.c .com om /po pollit itiics/pol oliitic ica al -spect ctrrum-qui uiz z.html ● ht htttp:/ :///en.wi wiki kip pedia.or org g/wi wiki ki /List_of _pol polit itica icall_parties_in_the_United_States ● ht Information:
1. View the Political Spectrum Presentation at https://docs.google.com/presentation /d/139zc_e4L _Xci Xci9 91vb4WjV0KIdizg-6ICe8uaT _M2zDvA /edit with a partner. htttp:/ :///ww www w.go gottoq oqu uiz .co com m/pol oliitics/po pollit itiica call -spectrum-quiz.html 2. Take the Political Spectrum quiz at ht 3. Begin researching political parties that would support your views. htttp:/ ht :///en.wi wiki kip pedia.or org g/wi wiki ki /List_of _pol polit itica icall_parties_in_the_United_States is a good place to start 4. Use the assignment sheet and rubric at to create a Google Presentation sharing your personal findings and action plan with the class.
Verification: Verification: Steps to check for student understanding
1. Supervise and question as students view the Political Spectrum presentation 2. Supervise and support during quiz and creation of presentation 3. Google presentations submitted online as well as shared in class
Activity Activity : Describe activity that will reinforce the lesson Researching political parties Discussing Discussing political views and their originals with partners and family Creating Political Spectrum Presentation and sharing it with peers Watch/Read the news - focusing on the current election and political ads Registering to Vote and participating in the current election
Notes Assignment Assignment Sheet/Handout is below Prior Knowledge Recommended: Student should have a Google account and a working knowledge of how to use Google Presentation. Students should be able to conduct an onine search Students should be able to make a public presentation
The Political Spectrum: Where Do You Stand?
Objectives: Students will use the internet and tablets to research their political beliefs and the political parties that represent represent their beliefs. At the end of this lesson, you will be able to: · Define the terms, Liberal, Conservative, Authoritarian and Libertarian · Classify political parties and political figures based on the terms, Liberal, Conservative, Authoritarian and Libertarian. · Classify yourself as a political being based on the parties you support and their personal views. · Create a Google presentation showcasing political beliefs, parties supported and a plan to support the parties and/or beliefs
Students evaluate issues regarding campaigns for national, state, and local elective offices. Describe the means that citizens c itizens use to participate in the political process (e.g., voting, campaigning, lobbying, filing a legal challenge, demonstrating, petitioning, picketing, running for political office). V.
What Are the Roles of the Citizen in American Democracy? Relationships among personal, political, and economic rights
1.4 Learner Characteristics Learner characteristics are those facets of the learner’s experiential background that impact the effectiveness of a learning process. 2.4 Integrated Technologies Integrated technologies are ways to produce and deliver materials which encompass several forms of media under the control of a computer.
Students will use explore their personal beliefs about government and discover where they are on the political spectrum. Students will examine where their beliefs beliefs come from and how their position position is reflected within their family, community, government and political parties.
1. View the Political Spectrum Presentation at ht tps :/ htt :///do docs cs .g .goo oogl gle e.c .com om /pr pres ese ent ntat atio ion n /d /139zc_e4L _Xci Xci9 91vb4WjV0KIdizg-6ICe8uaT_M2zDvA/edit with a partner.
2. Take the Political Spectrum quiz at ht htttp:/ :///ww www w.go gottoqu quiiz.co com m/pol oliitics/po pollit itiica call -sp spec ecttrum-qu quiiz.ht html ml individually
3. Research political parties and specifically which party supports your views. http ht tp :/ :///en .w .wik ikip iped edia ia .o .org rg/w /wik ikii /List /List_ _of _pol politi itical cal_ _parties_in_the_United_States is a good place to start. 4. Create a Google Presentation sharing your personal findings and action plan with the class. 5. Use the following rubric to be sure you have reached all expected outcomes for your presentation and exploration. Item:
All items must must be present present in your your Google Present Presentation ation
Points
Points
Possible
Earned
Define Liberal and give examples of current political figures who are Liberal
10
Define Conservative and give examples of current political figures who are Conservative
10
Define Authoritarian and give examples of current political figures who are Authoritarian
10
Define Libertarian and give examples of current political figures who are Libertarian
10
Determine your position on the political spectrum (show us your graph)
10
Determine which political party best supports your political views
20
Express where you believe your political beliefs come from – how did you come to feel the way you do? Why?
5
· · · · · · ·
20
Share information about your chosen political party Platform Leader/Founder History Success/Failure to create change Slogan Mascot
Outline a personal plan of action to support your beliefs/party
5 100
Please print a copy of this rubric and bring it to class on the day of your presentation
Students evaluate issues regarding campaigns for national, state, and local elective offices. Describe the means that citizens use to participate in the political process (e.g., voting, campaigning, lobbying, filing a legal challenge, demonstrating, petitioning, picketing, running for political office). V.
What Are the Roles of the Citizen in American Democracy? Relationships among personal, political, and economic rights
1.4 Learner Characteristics Learner characteristics are those facets of the learner’s experiential background that impact the effectiveness of a learning process. 2.4 Integrated Technologies Integrated technologies are ways to produce and deliver materials which encompass several forms of media under the control of a computer. Objectives: Students will use the internet and tablets to research their political beliefs and the political parties that represent their beliefs. At the end of this lesson, you will be able to: Authoritarian and Libertarian ● (Knowledge Level) define the terms, Liberal, Conservative, Authoritarian ● (Analysis Level) classify political parties and political figures based on the terms, Liberal, Conservative, Authoritarian and Libertarian. ● (Application Level) classify themselves as a political being based on the parties they support and their personal views. ● (Synthesis Level) create a Google presentation showcasing political beliefs, parties supported and a plan to support the parties and/or beliefs Materials Needed: ● Tablet computers (36) ● Internet Access (5) Other Resources: ● Google https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/139zc_e4L_Xci91vb4WjV0KIdizg-6ICe8 /139zc_e4L_Xci91vb4WjV0KIdizg-6ICe8uaT_M2zDvA/edit uaT_M2zDvA/edit ● https://docs.google.com/presentation/d htttp:/ :///ww www w.go gottoqu quiiz.c .com om /po pollit itiics/pol oliitic ica al -spect ctrrum-qui uiz z.html ● ht htttp:/ :///en.wi wiki kip pedia.or org g/wi wiki ki /List_of _pol polit itica icall_parties_in_the_United_States ● ht Information:
1. View the Political Spectrum Presentation at https://docs.google.com/presentation /d/139zc_e4L _Xci Xci9 91vb4WjV0KIdizg-6ICe8uaT _M2zDvA /edit with a partner. htttp:/ :///ww www w.go gottoq oqu uiz .co com m/pol oliitics/po pollit itiica call -spectrum-quiz.html 2. Take the Political Spectrum quiz at ht 3. Begin researching political parties that would support your views. htttp:/ ht :///en.wi wiki kip pedia.or org g/wi wiki ki /List_of _pol polit itica icall_parties_in_the_United_States is a good place to start 4. Use the assignment sheet and rubric at to create a Google Presentation sharing your personal findings and action plan with the class.
Verification: Verification: Steps to check for student understanding
1. Supervise and question as students view the Political Spectrum presentation 2. Supervise and support during quiz and creation of presentation 3. Google presentations submitted online as well as shared in class
Activity Activity : Describe activity that will reinforce the lesson Researching political parties Discussing Discussing political views and their originals with partners and family Creating Political Spectrum Presentation and sharing it with peers Watch/Read the news - focusing on the current election and political ads Registering to Vote and participating in the current election
Notes Assignment Assignment Sheet/Handout is below Prior Knowledge Recommended: Student should have a Google account and a working knowledge of how to use Google Presentation. Students should be able to conduct an onine search Students should be able to make a public presentation
The Political Spectrum: Where Do You Stand?
Objectives: Students will use the internet and tablets to research their political beliefs and the political parties that represent represent their beliefs. At the end of this lesson, you will be able to: · Define the terms, Liberal, Conservative, Authoritarian and Libertarian · Classify political parties and political figures based on the terms, Liberal, Conservative, Authoritarian and Libertarian. · Classify yourself as a political being based on the parties you support and their personal views. · Create a Google presentation showcasing political beliefs, parties supported and a plan to support the parties and/or beliefs
Students evaluate issues regarding campaigns for national, state, and local elective offices. Describe the means that citizens c itizens use to participate in the political process (e.g., voting, campaigning, lobbying, filing a legal challenge, demonstrating, petitioning, picketing, running for political office). V.
What Are the Roles of the Citizen in American Democracy? Relationships among personal, political, and economic rights
1.4 Learner Characteristics Learner characteristics are those facets of the learner’s experiential background that impact the effectiveness of a learning process. 2.4 Integrated Technologies Integrated technologies are ways to produce and deliver materials which encompass several forms of media under the control of a computer.
Students will use explore their personal beliefs about government and discover where they are on the political spectrum. Students will examine where their beliefs beliefs come from and how their position position is reflected within their family, community, government and political parties.
1. View the Political Spectrum Presentation at ht tps :/ htt :///do docs cs .g .goo oogl gle e.c .com om /pr pres ese ent ntat atio ion n /d /139zc_e4L _Xci Xci9 91vb4WjV0KIdizg-6ICe8uaT_M2zDvA/edit with a partner.
2. Take the Political Spectrum quiz at ht htttp:/ :///ww www w.go gottoqu quiiz.co com m/pol oliitics/po pollit itiica call -sp spec ecttrum-qu quiiz.ht html ml individually
3. Research political parties and specifically which party supports your views. http ht tp :/ :///en .w .wik ikip iped edia ia .o .org rg/w /wik ikii /List /List_ _of _pol politi itical cal_ _parties_in_the_United_States is a good place to start. 4. Create a Google Presentation sharing your personal findings and action plan with the class. 5. Use the following rubric to be sure you have reached all expected outcomes for your presentation and exploration. Item:
All items must must be present present in your your Google Present Presentation ation
Points
Points
Possible
Earned
Define Liberal and give examples of current political figures who are Liberal
10
Define Conservative and give examples of current political figures who are Conservative
10
Define Authoritarian and give examples of current political figures who are Authoritarian
10
Define Libertarian and give examples of current political figures who are Libertarian
10
Determine your position on the political spectrum (show us your graph)
10
Determine which political party best supports your political views
20
Express where you believe your political beliefs come from – how did you come to feel the way you do? Why?
5
· · · · · · ·
20
Share information about your chosen political party Platform Leader/Founder History Success/Failure to create change Slogan Mascot
Outline a personal plan of action to support your beliefs/party
5 100
Please print a copy of this rubric and bring it to class on the day of your presentation
