14.11.10

Monday, November 15th - Periods 1, 5, & 6

Politics: Day 1

Do Now: What are social groups that exist at Overbrook High School?

Critical Thinking Question: What is politics?  How are politics a part of our everyday, social lives?

Content:  Left Leans on National Mall from NPR, Introduction to Animal Farm

Class Activities: Presentation on the political spectrum, Discussion about social cliques, Writing about social decisions

Homework: Portfolio Entry #6: Tell a story of how your group of friends or social cliques make decisions. Explain an example like deciding what to eat, how to act in school, or what to do on the weekend.  How and why is the decision made among the members in the group?