Monday, August 29, 2016

Wednesday, August 31

Deconstruct….
Key Question
USA:  Democracy or Empire?

Goals
  • Identify the characteristics of democracies and empires.
  • Deconstruct the question:  Is the U.S.A. a democracy or an empire?
  • Begin exploring the foundational ideologies of the U.S.

AGENDA
Starter 8.31:  Is the United States a democracy or an empire?
Business:

  • Please fill out this Google doc with your parents' contact info.
  • Modified schedule today!
  • Turn in info sheet (Tell Me About U) and signed syllabus letter


 Pair Share Starter
Group brainstorm:  Democracies and Empires


Share Out
  • Which characteristics of each do we see in the USA?  
  • Do we all agree about which we are?  What are our points of disagreement? (Four corners?)
  • Is this question a false dichotomy?  Could democracy be compatible with empire?



Once upon a time, the United States were colonies of another empire...
DISCUSS:
1. What do you remember about the American Revolution?  What have you learned about it in your education?
2. What are some of the ideals upon which the Revolution was based?
2. Why was the Declaration of Independence written?  






How does the rhetoric of the Declaration impact you as an American?  
  • Declaration Preamble
  • Why did the Founding Fathers write the Declaration?