Weekly Lesson Plan

Date: October 24, 2016

Week: 12

M	1. Begin watching 30 Days: Life on the Res. -- -- During video, list problems on the reservation Objective -- identify Native American problems today and develop solutions
T	1. Finish 30 Days & discuss problems and possible solutions Begin election unit 2."Why Don't People Vote?" Activity - list at least 3 reasons people do not vote & explain how to help each problem & discuss 3. Pass out election vocabulary, discuss Objective: -- identify voter apathy issues and understand election terms.
W	1. Notes on differences between liberals/conservatives and Democrats/Republicans 2. "How Liberal or Conservative Are You" personal survey 3. Democrat/Republican Issues worksheet... do in class with a partner if time or as homework if not Objective: -- determine how Liberal conservative I am.
Th	1. Democrat/Republican Issues worksheet... finish in class with a partner/mini- debates on selected topics 2. Notes on voting trends (who votes for whom) 3. voting and elections power point - extra credit: share "A How to Vote Guide" & get parent signature by Mon. Objective: -- debate issues & analyze voting trends
F	1. Using laptops, take personal surveys on presidential candidate preferences *17-year-olds register to vote... tally class votes http://www.isidewith.com/romney-vs-obama-on-the-issues 2. Share "The Growing Wealth Gap" transparency with class... 3. "Presidential election 2016" worksheet (due Tuesday) *election quiz Tuesday Objective: -- determine my preference for president