Government - #1: Political Ideologies
How do dictators maintain control over their people? How do you think a society should function, and a government should run itself? What is your perception of the world and of human nature?
These are some of the questions that were discussed in class today, and they will guide our introduction to political ideologies. This unit will eventually connect to our study of political parties in Canada and the world, to issues of individual rights and freedoms, and eventually to the structure of our government. Keep in mind that your political views will change with time - be open to the questions and comments that are raised around you as this will only help to clarify your own opinions.
Class Activities:
1. Role Assignment: Discussion of Absolute Dictators
2. Political Viewpoints Quiz - including partner and class discussion
3. Brief overview of 4 quadrant political spectrum
Homework Assignment #2
Go to http://www.politicalcompass.org/ and 'take the test'. It will take about 25-40 minutes to complete, so please allocate enough time. If you get stuck on any of the questions or the vocabulary, use http://www.dictionary.com/ or just give it your best guess. There are alot of questions, so your results shouldn't be affected too much.
Print out your results page (print selection so you don't get all 7 pages), or if you don't have a printer, bring the coordinate results to class for us to record.
Challenge Activity: Read over the website explanation on ideology as it is quite thorough. We will be discussing this next day in class.
These are some of the questions that were discussed in class today, and they will guide our introduction to political ideologies. This unit will eventually connect to our study of political parties in Canada and the world, to issues of individual rights and freedoms, and eventually to the structure of our government. Keep in mind that your political views will change with time - be open to the questions and comments that are raised around you as this will only help to clarify your own opinions.
Class Activities:
1. Role Assignment: Discussion of Absolute Dictators
2. Political Viewpoints Quiz - including partner and class discussion
3. Brief overview of 4 quadrant political spectrum
Homework Assignment #2
Go to http://www.politicalcompass.org/ and 'take the test'. It will take about 25-40 minutes to complete, so please allocate enough time. If you get stuck on any of the questions or the vocabulary, use http://www.dictionary.com/ or just give it your best guess. There are alot of questions, so your results shouldn't be affected too much.
Print out your results page (print selection so you don't get all 7 pages), or if you don't have a printer, bring the coordinate results to class for us to record.
Challenge Activity: Read over the website explanation on ideology as it is quite thorough. We will be discussing this next day in class.
Ms. Sawatsky, I'm going to come to your room @ lunch on Monday to print out the results! I don't have a printer =[
ReplyDeleteno problem! you can also print from the library as well if you have trouble finding me. =)
ReplyDeletems sawatsky... same goes for me!
ReplyDeletei will open it up in your room tomorrow in the morning some time!
sorry this took so long
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Ms Sawatsky sorry I didnt come in today, turns out I have mono.
ReplyDeleteKelly
Economic Left/Right: -1.62
ReplyDeleteSocial Libertarian/Authoritarian: -2.67
those are my coordinates sorry its late :)
kelly! that's terrible... please get someone to swing by and pick up your handouts, and you can sort of keep up with us on the blog. Let me know how long you will be away please... feel better!
ReplyDeletethanks cintia, got it!
ReplyDeleteHaha wow... Doctors told me they thought I have mono... Turns out all I have is your typical virus. I'll be at school on monday.
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