Starter (in pairs, on the whiteboards): What does it mean to be liberal in America? What does it mean to be conservative? Establish some basic definitions or draw a T-chart describing the ideology of each. (Don’t get bogged down in specific issues, but rather try to DEFINE each to the best of your ability.)
MINI-LESSON: The Political Compass
ACTIVITY: Political Compass Quiz: As you work through the quiz, ask me clarifying questions!!!
Journal 9.26: How did adding the four quadrants add to your understanding of your own political ideology? Did you find anything surprising or did it confirm what you already knew about your political identity? Explain.
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How did the quiz add to your understanding of American politics? Explain.