Wednesday, July 03, 2019

July 3


We did a brief review of the principles of individualism (principles of liberalism: PRICES), as well as the principles of collectivism (PRINCE). I also reviewed the 19th century political spectrum (desire for change spectrum), the 20th century political spectrum, the economic-political grid. I gave you some class time to go over the individualism and collectivism charts in your Social 30-1 coursebooks, if you didn't finish these off in class, you should finish them up today after school. After the fire drill, I taught you how to write the three source interpretation (WRA I). You're allowed to bring this yellow booklet into the computer lab on Friday when you write the Unit 1 WRA I. I also gave you the Unit 1 WRA I Chart Assignment, which is due tomorrow. We watched "Sicko" after the break. You also wrote your first exit slip today. 



Here's your homework:

  • If you didn't do this yesterday, you must read, highlight and annotate the Ideology Notes from your Social 30-1 coursebooks (pages 17-22) 
  • You should also read Chapter 1 and 2 in your textbook (Perspectives on Ideologies)
  • Finish the Unit 1 Google Doc
  • Complete the Unit 1 WRA I Chart Assignment
  • Study for the Chapter 1-2 Test and the Unit 1 Final Exam
Upcoming Important Dates:
  • Unit 1 WRA I Chart Assignment is due on Thursday, July 4th 
  • Chapter 1-2 Test is on Thursday, July 4th
  • Unit 1 Final Exam is on Friday, July 5th
  • Unit 1 WRA I is on Friday, July 5th

The Chapter 1-2 Test is on Thursday, July 4th. It is a mixed format test, it will have a matching section and a short/long answer section. Here is what you should review/study for this test:

Chapter 1 and 2 Key Terms/Concepts:

  • ideology
  • Thomas Hobbes
  • John Locke
  • Jean-Jacques Rousseau
  • representative democracy
  • individualism
  • collectivism
  • private property
  • public property
  • ideology
  • radical
  • liberal
  • moderate
  • conservative
  • reactionary
  • communism
  • socialism
  • liberalism
  • conservatism
  • fascism
  • adherence to collective norms
  • economic freedom
  • economic equality
  • rule of law
  • competition
  • individual rights and freedoms
  • cooperation
  • self-interest
  • Adam Smith


Other Study Tips:

  • you must know the 19th century political spectrum and the 20th century political spectrum
  • know similarities and differences between communism and fascism
  • what are the differences between communism and socialism
  • be able to label political and economic spectrums and the values associated with these ideologies
  • be able to label the political-economic grid and know examples of the ideologies in the quadrants (study the Ideology Notes and the notes I gave you in class)
  • know the differences between individualism and collectivism, be able to apply your understanding of these concepts
  • know the key ideas associated with Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau (for example, view of the nature of human beings, etc.)


The Unit 1 Final is a 50 question multiple choice test. It will be written on Friday, July 5th. Make sure that you study the following:

  • Chapter 1 and 2 Key Terms (please see the Chapter 1-2 Test Study Guide for a list of terms
  • Study the Ideology Notes (Black Gold School District PDF file, on the Social 30-1 wiki, and in your Social 30-1 course books, pages 17-22)
  • Review Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau (view of the nature of human beings, how society should be organized, people's role in society; notes on page 3 of your study booklet)
  • Study the 19th Century Political Spectrum
  • Study the 20th Century Political spectrum
  • Study the political-economic grid
  • Know the values and ideas associated with the various ideologies (on the 19th century and 20th century spectrums)
  • Study the Individualism and Collectivism charts that is in your study booklets
  • you need to be able to apply your knowledge and understanding of these concepts/ideas
  • there are a lot of source-based questions on this exam! 

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