Ch 07 - Public Opinion & Polling - Class 2

CH 6: 2. How do different demographic groups vary in terms of political beliefs and voter turnout?
CH 7: 2. What is the proper role of polling and focus groups within American policymaking?

1. Analyze: Demographic Turnout & Preferences
• What does the data reveal about voter turnout by country?
• What does the data indicate about voter turnout among different demographic groups?
• If they did vote, who did different demographic groups support in 2012 presidential election?
• What does this scholarly article reveal about race, religion, and partisanship?
• How does voter turnout affect policymaking?
• Latino vote in 2012
• Sean Hannity Reaction
• What is the state of immigration reform in the Senate and the House?
2. Create: Oral Arguments
• Texas v. Johnson

Ch 07 - Public Opinion & Polling - Class 1

1. What are the characteristics of a quality public opinion poll?

1. Quiz: Chapter 07 - Public Opinion & Polling
2. Create: Poll Question
• What are the characteristics of a quality poll?
• Case Study #1: Poll & News Analysis
• Case Study #2: Poll & News Analysis
• When have polls been wrong?
• 2008 New Hampshire Primary Coverage & Interview with John Zogby
• 2012 Presidential Election
• Can you create a good question for a poll?
• Create a question about Congress and the President
3. Evaluate: Frank Luntz 
• Watch Part 5. Giving Us What We Want of The Persuaders (Frontline)
• What do you think of Luntz's work?  
• Can you find examples of framing?  
• 2008 Obama Campaign
• 2012 Obama Campaign
• Interview with Campaign Event Organizer
• Campaign Event Fail

Ch 06 - Beliefs & Behaviors - Class 4

4. What are the current policies that have contributed to the current state of the US-Mexico border?

5. What are common myths about undocumented immigrants?

1. Share: Blog Posts on Immigration
• What did your classmates write about?
2. Quiz: Immigration Myths & Realities Quiz
• How accurate is your knowledge?
3. Documentary: Crossing Arizona
• As you watch the first half (00:00 - 43:20) of Crossing Arizona, prepare to answer the following questions:
• Answer questions #1-11 of the viewer's guide
4. Case Study: Nogales Immersion
• Please welcome students from the Nogales immersion
• Slides from Ms. Vanderpol
• Questions for the students:
• Prior to immersion, what were your views on immigration?
• How did immersion change your views?
• What person/event had the greatest impact on me?
• Questions from the class?