Tuesday, November 17, 2009

November 17


We started looking at Unit 3 material today. We started by looking at what democracy is, what are some forms of democratic systems and the different types of democratic systems. If you missed today's class you will have to get these notes from a classmate. We also watched a video from BBC World called "10 Questions About Democracy" (here is a link to the companion website if you'd like to here what people had to say again). You are responsible for finishing the entire film study that went along with this video for tomorrow's class (I'll be doing a homework check on it, and in all likelihood, we'll be able to discuss some of the questions in the video). You have another homework assignment tonight: please go to the following website-Political Compass, complete the political survey (from the left-hand navigation menu, click on "Take the test"), print off where you fall in the economic-political grid and bring it to class tomorrow. We'll be able to talk about this tomorrow. Please remember that you have your Unit 2 Final Exam on Thursday, please check out the study guide here (scroll down to find it). I also gave back the results of your Chapter 7 Test as well today. Please check your e-mail today because I will be sending you a copy of the "10 Questions About Democracy" video study and I will also be sending you a handout that looks at positive and negative freedoms (I'm trying to clear up some confusion about this concept; this relates to material in Chapter 8).


Most of today's class was spent writing your Chapter 10-11 Quiz. Please remember that your Chapter 12 Key Terms are due tomorrow.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

For the project, can it be like 3D? Like, can we have things sticking out, or would that be too fragile?

Kevin Gilchrist said...

For the project, can it be like 3D? Like, can we have things sticking out, or would that be too fragile?

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That sounds awesome. The TNC Dossier doesn't need to stick to the wall, so it's OK. Just remember: avoid glitter!