Watch the Republican Convention!! Then...textbook work for weekend!

HW: 1. watch the Republican Convention tonight! List the events of the night. What is the purpose for the convention? List three important issues Romney talks about. List three positive messages and any negative message about Obama. List 2 reasons would you want to vote for him?

2. HW: Textbook: Read p. 135-138 1. p. 135. explain a ‘polis’. Which 3 groups participated in it? P. 138 Explain the Council of 500. Who was in it? What did they do? Who was not allowed to vote? How often and Where did they meet and vote? How do you think they were able to count 6,00o votes!!

Draw a World Map---freehand! No tracing!

HW: Re-draw your map of the world in your notebook. Include: Continents, 4 oceans, USA, Israel, Greece, India, China, and other 10 countries then draw a map in your notebook.

Questions for Election Article! Finish this weekend!

Read the NEW YORK TIMES: WHAT’S AT STAKE

•1. What are the two issues described in p1 column 1?

•2. Stark Differences: What is Obama’s approval rating? Describe the involvement of young voters 18-25.

3. Name three differences between Obama and Romney (see picture)

4. Conservative Base: In your own words, choose details and Describe Obama’s background; describe Romney’s Background.

5a. See chart: Do young voters show up more or less than older voters? Why do you think….

5b It’s the Economy Stupid! List two problems with the economy.

5.How much will this election cost? What allows people to give

Unlimited amounts of money?

7.What’s a Swing State or Toss Up?

8.What are the concerns of Latino Voters….Who will they vote for? Why….

You have been hired to write the new Textbook Page on Election of Barack Obama

USE MICRosoft Publisher if possible as a template.
For thursday complete the layout, add titles, and pictures. Add topic sentences
Complete for Friday.

HW: You have been hired to Write a new textbook section for our text for the Election of Obama in 2008.
Headline: 3 subheadings(write your own creative titles): the candidates, the issues, the results
1-2 paragraphs under each subheading
2-3 small pictures

Suggested outline/possible topics to include

The President That Changed American History
(biography) The Man Behind the White House; The Boy Behind the Man;
early years
family background; mother was white; father from Africa; mixed race
Harvard university; majored in Law
married Michelle; 2 daughters
elected to Illinois senator
gave a speech at the Democratic Convention in 2004---’rising star’

The Candidates: Obama v. McCain
Possible democratic candidate was Hillary Clinton;
Issues; obama’s birth certificate, Afghanistan War, bad economy, immigration and the Road to citizenship, Dream Act,
making health care affordable

A Night to Remember
Election results
votes
first African American president

go to the Republican and Democratic Party websites.
List the current Democratic and Republican candidates for president; and vice presidential candidate. Who is your choice for president? List 3 specific reasons. What is a National Convention for political parties? When is the Republican and Democratic Conventions? Where will it be? What will they do there?

Diary Entry for 3 Events....continued!

HW: Write your diary entry for 9-11; write a diary entry for the election of Barack Obama in 2008; write a diary entry for any other recent news event;

Our Next President is.... and.... Where were you on 9-11...again.

Info: List the current Democratic and Republican candidates for president; and vice presidential candidate. Who is your choice for president? List 3 specific reasons. When is the Republican Convention? Who will be there? Where will it be? Why do they have this convention?
Look at the handout on the HHS Presidential Campaign.

Write your 'diary entry' for what you remember from 9-11. Write as a diary. Minimum of 100 words.

News Story for 2001-12 Timeline!!

HW: Summary activity: Choose 2 events per person; research this event; write a three paragraph news story for that event. Type; for Homework; use 10 pt font; you will attach to timeline
on Thursday.

Welcome Back! HW for First Day of 2012!!

HW: Make a timeline of recent events, including the above.
Start in 2001…to 2012
Write a sentence summary under each event. See internet….
Include: 9/11, Haiti earthquake, Election of Obama, Hurricane Katrina, War in Afghanistan, BP Oil Spill, Iraq War, Death of saddam Hussein, Death of bin laden, Olympics, election 2012 Obama vs. Romney,