Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Prologue - Class 2

6. What are the key patterns, ideas, and trends we should follow in current events this semester?


  1. Analyze: Cliffhanger (Frontline)
  2. Discuss: 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington (Youtube)


Monday, August 26, 2013

Prologue - Class 1

3. How will we use the iPad in this class?
4. Who are the current key leaders in Congress and the White House?
5. What was the sequence of events surrounding the fiscal cliff?

  1. Discuss: Social Media in AP Gov
  2. Prepare: Supreme Court Oral Arguments
  3. Analyze: Cliffhanger (Frontline)


Friday, August 23, 2013

Welcome to AP Gov A

1. What are the coursewide essential questions?
2. What will be our classroom culture?


  1. Welcome: AP Government A
  2. Create: Classroom Culture
    • What should we adopt from scenes from The Paper Chase?
    • What should we not adopt?
  3. Share: Introductions