The APUS winter break work is posted on the APUS website:

www.apus.sharbsclass.com

The World Trade Organization was not submitted to me in PPT form. Do not worry about it for our test.

Topic/Purpose: How does the media influence public opinion?

Find news articles about specific events impacting our nation.

Print/cut out the article.

Read the article and summarize (short paragraph)

Identify bias in the article. Explain and respond with your opinions and thoughts.

Is the article attempting to influence public opinion? If so, how?

- Work in groups of 3

- The group is responsible for 15 articles and an individual response for each article.

- Divide the work equally.

- Compile in a scrapbook form. Cute or formal, your choice.

The individual who chooses the article summarizes the article and determines the bias/influence of the article. Everyone else in the group responds to the article chooser agreeing or disagreeing, and offering foundation for their opinion.

Chapters 10 and 11 vocabulary test Friday.

ALSO- if you have newspapers or magazines at home that you would be willing to donate, please bring them for class current event use.

You have chosen an international organization to research. Research your organization and present to the class the following information:

- Identify
- Compare and contrast with other organizations (of similar type)
- Impact on the world and/or world economy
- Brief history
- Leadership
- Membership

Your presentation should include the above information and a handout for your classmates. There are 21 in this class. You may use a PowerPoint as a presentation aid. DO NOT READ TO US and you should be able to answer any questions about your organization. This is a group project and the project should reflect equitable participation of group members.

Civics- Political Party presentations will be tomorrow. Be prepared!
Int’l Rel- TEST United Nations info
AP US- TEST Jefferson-Jackson (8, 9, & 10)

I will divide this test into 3 parts (8, 9, & 10) and you will receive 3 different grades for it.
Textbook outlines are posted on the APUS site and Lecture Point is always helpful.

Chapter 9 section questions and vocabulary were assigned Monday and will be due FRIDAY 11/21!

Students will be assigned a political party to research. Find the following information and be prepared to present your findings to the class. You will be required to have a product, either a poster or PowerPoint. You will also be required to have a handout prepared for your classmates. I will make copies for you.

The required info:

Due Monday 11-24-08

DEBATE to be held between the Progressives & TARS tomorrow at 8:15 AM in the Lecture hall. These clubs will be debating the best choice for president in the upcoming election. All students are encouraged to attend!

To receive extra you must find me and sign my notebook. What type of credit? Participation credit. Every grade helps!

Chapter 7 vocabulary test: TOMORROW

Intl Rel: Monday’s assignment is also posted

APUS- C8 outline is posted on your site