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Moral Compass on Political Quotes
Exploring Political Topics:
Requirements
-As a group, explore the different links I have provided
-You may also feel free to conduct further research, but be sure that your research is coming from credible sources and that you cite opinions as opinions
-Create a powerpoint or other type of visual presentation (prezi/movie/etc.)
-Powerpoint must include:
*explanation of the political issue
*reasons why people are opposed
*reasons why people are for
*you must provide the same number of reasons FOR and AGAINST whatever your topic is
*where California currently stands on this issue
*at least two images or graphs to help illustrate your topic
-Everyone in your group must speak.
-The presentation should not last longer than 5 minutes but it should not be shorter than 3 minutes.
Group 1:
What is Obamacare? (<--this Kaiser ad explains it pretty well in less than 5 minutes)
In favor of Obamacare
A Petition Opposed to Obamacare
Period 1: Natalie A., Nathan, Natalie B.
Period 2: Daniela, Macy, Dominic
Group 2:
What is common core and why should we use it?
The history of common core and why we shouldn't use common core
Why Teach for America supports common core
Information about common core
Period 1: Josh, Lorenli, Nidhal
Period 2: Brandon, Tyler, Sol Manuel
Group 3:
What is affirmative action?
The case against affirmative action
Obama's views on Affirmative Action
Period 1: Jasmin, Ethan
Period 2: Celina, Sophie, Doug
Group 4:
State facts about Abortion in California
Anti-Abortion Laws
Reasons for Banning Abortion
Pros and Cons for Banning Abortion
Period 1: Jacob, Annette, Skylar
Period 2: Johana, Kyle, Nikki
Group 5:
Pro-Legalizing Gay Marriage
10 Arguments Against Legalizing Gay Marriage
Gay Marriage in California
Op-Ed: Why I Oppose Gay Marriage
Op-Ed: How My View on Gay Marriage Changed
Period 1: Chloe, Faris, Sandra
Period 2: Sam, Chase, Bonnie
Group 6:
Gun Control Background Check, Summed Up
Pro Universal Background Checks for Gun Control
Anti Universal Background Checks for Gun Control
Pros and Cons for Universal Background Checks for Gun Control
Veteran Opposes Background Checks for Gun Control
Obama Argues for Universal Background Checks for Gun Control
Period 1: Ricky, Nadia, Zoha
Period 2: Evan, Miguel, Aaron
Group 7:
Economists debate cannabis legalization
What comes next for legalizing cannabis
Problems with Cannabis Legalization in California
Anti-Marijuana
Period 1: Erik, Alejandra, John
Period 2: Anna, Zach, Andres
Group 8:
What is Prop 37?
14 Year Old Rachel Parent talks about GMOs
Oped: The right to know if you're eating genetically modified food
Oped: Why this health conscious foodie won't vote for Prop 37
Anti GMO Labeling/Anti Prop 37
NBC News GMO Labeling
(Prop 37 did NOT pass)
Period 1: AshDawg, Eli, Deme
Period 2: Elijah, Natasha, Tanner
Group 9:
Should the US intervene in Syria?
What Putin has to say to America about Syria
How will Syria respond to US?
Public opinions on US involvement in Syria
Period 1: Peter, Lizzy
Period 2: Gabriela, Miranda, Scot
Due Dates:
Tuesday 14: Political quote moral compass
Wednesday 15: Chapters 3 & 4 Forum Responses, Issues/Mediums Brainstorming
Thursday 16: Chapters 5 , 6, 7 Forum Posting OR Packet
Friday 17: Moral Compass Entry, Finalized Issue/Medium
Saturday 18: Chapters 5, 6, 7 Forum Responses
Monday 20: Chapters 8, 9, 10 Forum Posting OR Packet
Tuesday 21: Chapters 8, 9, 10 Forum Responses
Thursday 23: Chapters 11, 12 Forum Posting OR Packet
Friday 24 (evening): San Diego Repertory
Saturday 25: Chapters 11, 12 Forum Responses
Moral Compass on Political Quotes
Exploring Political Topics:
Requirements
-As a group, explore the different links I have provided
-You may also feel free to conduct further research, but be sure that your research is coming from credible sources and that you cite opinions as opinions
-Create a powerpoint or other type of visual presentation (prezi/movie/etc.)
-Powerpoint must include:
*explanation of the political issue
*reasons why people are opposed
*reasons why people are for
*you must provide the same number of reasons FOR and AGAINST whatever your topic is
*where California currently stands on this issue
*at least two images or graphs to help illustrate your topic
-Everyone in your group must speak.
-The presentation should not last longer than 5 minutes but it should not be shorter than 3 minutes.
Group 1:
What is Obamacare? (<--this Kaiser ad explains it pretty well in less than 5 minutes)
In favor of Obamacare
A Petition Opposed to Obamacare
Period 1: Natalie A., Nathan, Natalie B.
Period 2: Daniela, Macy, Dominic
Group 2:
What is common core and why should we use it?
The history of common core and why we shouldn't use common core
Why Teach for America supports common core
Information about common core
Period 1: Josh, Lorenli, Nidhal
Period 2: Brandon, Tyler, Sol Manuel
Group 3:
What is affirmative action?
The case against affirmative action
Obama's views on Affirmative Action
Period 1: Jasmin, Ethan
Period 2: Celina, Sophie, Doug
Group 4:
State facts about Abortion in California
Anti-Abortion Laws
Reasons for Banning Abortion
Pros and Cons for Banning Abortion
Period 1: Jacob, Annette, Skylar
Period 2: Johana, Kyle, Nikki
Group 5:
Pro-Legalizing Gay Marriage
10 Arguments Against Legalizing Gay Marriage
Gay Marriage in California
Op-Ed: Why I Oppose Gay Marriage
Op-Ed: How My View on Gay Marriage Changed
Period 1: Chloe, Faris, Sandra
Period 2: Sam, Chase, Bonnie
Group 6:
Gun Control Background Check, Summed Up
Pro Universal Background Checks for Gun Control
Anti Universal Background Checks for Gun Control
Pros and Cons for Universal Background Checks for Gun Control
Veteran Opposes Background Checks for Gun Control
Obama Argues for Universal Background Checks for Gun Control
Period 1: Ricky, Nadia, Zoha
Period 2: Evan, Miguel, Aaron
Group 7:
Economists debate cannabis legalization
What comes next for legalizing cannabis
Problems with Cannabis Legalization in California
Anti-Marijuana
Period 1: Erik, Alejandra, John
Period 2: Anna, Zach, Andres
Group 8:
What is Prop 37?
14 Year Old Rachel Parent talks about GMOs
Oped: The right to know if you're eating genetically modified food
Oped: Why this health conscious foodie won't vote for Prop 37
Anti GMO Labeling/Anti Prop 37
NBC News GMO Labeling
(Prop 37 did NOT pass)
Period 1: AshDawg, Eli, Deme
Period 2: Elijah, Natasha, Tanner
Group 9:
Should the US intervene in Syria?
What Putin has to say to America about Syria
How will Syria respond to US?
Public opinions on US involvement in Syria
Period 1: Peter, Lizzy
Period 2: Gabriela, Miranda, Scot
Due Dates:
Tuesday 14: Political quote moral compass
Wednesday 15: Chapters 3 & 4 Forum Responses, Issues/Mediums Brainstorming
Thursday 16: Chapters 5 , 6, 7 Forum Posting OR Packet
Friday 17: Moral Compass Entry, Finalized Issue/Medium
Saturday 18: Chapters 5, 6, 7 Forum Responses
Monday 20: Chapters 8, 9, 10 Forum Posting OR Packet
Tuesday 21: Chapters 8, 9, 10 Forum Responses
Thursday 23: Chapters 11, 12 Forum Posting OR Packet
Friday 24 (evening): San Diego Repertory
Saturday 25: Chapters 11, 12 Forum Responses
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