Agenda 9/29-30/10 Wed-Thurs

1. Group Debates: Liberal vs. Conservative
2. HW: Read Chpter 3 Sections A -C

Agenda 9/28/10 Tuesday

1. Bell Task: Are these quotes liberal or conservative?
a. The enlightened man, using reason, can perfect society.
b. Man is imperfect and must be restrained and guided by cultural traditions and beliefs that have stood the test of time.
2. Group Project: Liberal and Conservative Debate
3. HW: Prepare to debate your topic on block day this week.

Agenda 9/27/10 Monday

1. Bell Task: What does it mean to be a conservative? What does it mean to be a liberal?
2. Political Quiz
3. HW: Find an Online Political Quiz. Post link and report your findings on class forum.
Read Chapter 3 Sections A and B

Agenda 9/22-23/10 Wed/Thurs

1. Bell Task: Discuss the important function that profits play in a free market system.
2. Discussion Chapter2/Capitalism Packet
3. HW: Exam Chapter 2 Friday

Agenda 9/21/10 Tuesday

1. Benefits of Capitalism Groups
2. HW: Exam Chapter 2 Friday
Objectives Due Friday

Agenda 9/15/10 Wednesday

1. Bell Task: Using Micheal Moore's Film, Capitalism, discuss the benefits of socialism and the flaws of capitalism.
2. Discussion: Capitalism
3. HW: Finish Chapter 2 Objectives
Exam Chapter 2

Agenda 9/8-9/10 Wed- Thurs

1. Bell Task: "To each according to NEED, From each according to ABILITY"
What does this mean? Who wrote it?
2. Film: Capitalism
3. Discussion
4. HW: Finish Capitalism Packets
Be prepared to discuss pros and cons.

Agenda 9/7/10 Tuesday

1. Film: Capitalism: A Love Story
2. HW: Finish Capitalism Packets and Chapter 2
What did you agree with in the packet? Disagree with?

Agenda 9/3/10 Friday

1. Bell Task: What is Propaganda?
2. Film: Capitalism: A Love Story
a. Questions: Cite 3 scenes that you felt made strong arguments. Cite 3 scenes that you felt were misleading.
3. HW: Finish Reading Chapter 2