Agenda for 3/9

1. Fear of Zika in Puerto Rico

2. Guantanamo Bay

1. Debate Prep (10 mins)

• set up tables
• read your group's Google Doc
• reread your individual task (if you haven't already presented)
• Continue to work on Debate Note Sheet

2. DEBATE!

Structure of the debate:

1. Opening Statements and Attacks

2. Policy Beliefs  

• economy
• international security
• international relations
• health and environment
• culture/values

3. Historical Examples

4. Closing Arguments

Agenda for 3/7

Hello everyone. Below are your instructions for class. Please complete the following assignment. We will finish the debate on Wednesday. So be ready for round two!

1. Work on your "Debate Note Sheet"

• Complete any sections of the debate note sheet that you can based on part one of the debate last Friday.
• Complete everything that you can at this point.

2. Click the following link and follow the directions to join the "Listen Current" class: https://listencurrent.com/students

• When asked for the code to join the class "America's Response" use this code: motivational-viper-9838  

3. After signing into "Listen Current" complete the assigned article and questions about President Obama's  attempts to close the Guantanamo Prison for suspected terrorists. 

4. Watch this Vice News story about their visit to the Guantanamo Bay Prison - click here to watch the video. You may watch by yourself (with headphones), or with others at your table (sharing an iPad). 

• As you watch, take notes on the following question: What are your thoughts about Guantanamo Bay after watching the video?

Agenda for 3/3

1. Tasks to Complete

A. Opening Statement – this should introduce the class to the basics of your option and explain why the members of your group believe that it is the best option. It should include at least three arguments that support your option. Use the "Options" handout, but be sure to write it in your own words. It should be a solid paragraph.




B. The Attackers - this should explain the major reasons that your group disagrees with the other options. Use your "Options" handout, and include at least 2 arguments against each of the other options.




C. Policy Beliefs - You need to present the viewpoints of your Option in relation to:

• economic issues and trade
• international security
• international relations
• health and environment
• culture/values 

D. Historical Example - You need a specific example from the past when the US took an action that matches with your option. This will be used as evidence that your option has been successful in the past. You need to write a short paragraph that summarizes the event, and explains how/why it supports the views of your option. If you have the time, fond two or three more examples of your option in action!




E. Be sure your group has done the following:

Each task above should be pasted into your group's Google Doc. Be sure to put your names at the beginning of your writing so you get credit for it!

Once everyone has copied their work into the document, each person in the group needs to read the entire document.

After reading, the group should discuss any feedback or suggestions for improving the document.

2. Structure of the debate:

1. Opening Statements and Attacks

2. Policy Beliefs  

• economy
• international security
• international relations
• health and environment
• culture/values

3. Historical Examples

4. Closing Arguments

3. Debate!

• While we debate you should be completing the “Debate Note Sheet”

Agenda for 3/1

1. The sudden intensity of Indonesia's anti-gay onslaught

• Is acceptance of LGBT this a human rights issue?
• What responsibility, if any, does the United States have to address these types of issues?

2. Individually, finish the "Preparing to Debate"note sheet based on your chosen option.

3.  Group Preparation - Today you will be gathering with the other students who have chosen the same option as you to prepare as a group for the debate next class. Each group needs to following:

1. Assignment team co-captains - their role is to keep the group on task and organized.

2. Create a Google Doc and share it with everyone in your group.

3. Assignment members of your groups to the following tasks, which will be added to your group's Google Doc. 

A. Opening Statement - this should introduce the class to the basics of your option and explain why the members of your group believe that it is the best option. It should include at least three arguments that support your option. Use the "Options" handout, but be sure to write it in your own words. It should be a solid paragraph.

B. The Attackers - this should explain the major reasons that your group disagrees with the other options. Use your "Options" handout, and include at least 2 arguments against each of the other options.

C. Policy Beliefs - You need to present the viewpoints of your Option in relation to:

• economic issues and trade
• international security
• international relations
• health and environment
• culture/values

Your group should assign at least one (but can be two) students to write a short paragraph explaining your Options belief on each of the issues above.

D. Historical Example - You need a specific example from the past when the US took an action that matches with your option. This will be used as evidence that your option has been successful in the past. You need to write a short paragraph that summarizes the event, and explains how/why it supports the views of your option. If you have the time, fond two or three more examples of your option in action!

E. Be sure your group has done the following:

• Each task above should be pasted into your group's Google Doc. Be sure to put your names at the beginning of your writing so you get credit for it!
• Once everyone has copied their work into the document, each person in the group needs to read the entire document.
• After reading, the group should discuss any feedback or suggestions for improving the document.

4. Structure of the debate:

1. Opening Statements and Attacks

2. Policy Beliefs  

• economy
• international security
• international relations
• health and environment
• culture/values

3. Real world examples

4. Closing Arguments

Agenda for 2/26

1. The threat of cyber attacks

2. Reviewing the HW - Policy beliefs of the Four Options

Option 1 - Lead the World to Democracy

Economy - the Gov. should make it easier for US companies to do business in other countries, and promote free-market capitalism world wide.

Security - use military force to go after threats to democracy around the world, especially terrorism and dictatorships.

International Relations - the US should not rely on international organizations and  should be willing to take action by itself to promote democracy throughout the world. The US should not be afraid to use its military to do so.

Health and Environment - the government should not be in the business of protecting the environment and health. Let the free market (companies) work to find (and profit from) solutions to these problems.

Culture/Values - The US should try to spread American culture/values throughout the world

Option 2 - Protect US Global Interests

Economy - the Gov. should act in ways that benefits the US economy and produces jobs and wealth in America

Security - avoid large military actions like invasions. Instead use small scale actions like drone attacks, or special (secret) operations. 

International Relations - encourage and maximize relationships between the US and other countries in ways the benefit the US.

Health and Environment - the economy comes before the environment. Do not create environmental rules that might hurt the economy or access to oil.

Culture/Values - The US should be an example to other countries, but we shouldn't spend time and resources trying to get other countries to be like us or follow our values.

Option 3 - Build a More Cooperative World

Economy - take the lead to making a fair world economy and by working to protect human rights, safe working conditions and a healthy environment all over the world.

Security - Stop programs that make people angry at the US, like the drone program. Take the lead in reducing the amount of nuclear weapons in the world (even ours).

International Relations - Participate in international organizations (like the UN) and work to make them stronger and more effective.

Health and Environment -  work together with other countries to address environmental problems, and to help countries grow in sustainable ways. Support UN efforts to improve the lives of the world's poor.

Culture/Values - Work to be a more democratic and equal country. Work to make sure globalization doesn't destroy global diversity.

Option 4 - Protect the US Homeland

Economy - Work to protect US companies and jobs from foreign competition. Reduce our need for foreign oil, by drilling more in the US and by using more alternative energy.

Security - Reduce our alliances, only react militarily when our country is directly threatened and reduce military spending.

International Relations - Let other countries try to solve their own problems, and do not work with international organizations.

Health and Environment -  Do not make environmental rules that might hurt the economy. Only spend money on resources on health problems effecting the American people at home.

Culture/Values - Do not try to force US values on other countries. Instead work to strengthen American values within America.

3. Choose with option you believe in most strongly

4. Complete the "Preparing the Debate"note sheet based on your chosen option.

Agenda for 2/23

1. Your Values: Privacy v. Security - survey

2. The Fight between Apple and the Fed. Government

• NBC News report
• New York Times story

3. Your opinion? 

Respond to ONE of the questions below in a paragraph and upload to eBackpack. 

You will have ten minutes to respond. If you do not finish in ten minutes, you can finish for HW. Be sure to turn in by next class.

• Who do you side with in this debate? Apple or the Fed. Gov.?
• What do you think is more important: the national security interest in getting information related to the San Bernadine terrorist attack, or the privacy interest in keeping iPhones and user data secure from government and/or unlawful intrusion?
• Which do you think is a more serious to Americans: the potential of a terrorist attack, or the potential of someone (the gov., hackers, family, police, etc.) gaining access to information that you wish to remain private.

Paragraph Structure

A. Thesis/Topic sentence

• "Although (one reason that goes against your opinion), more importantly (state your opinion)."

B. Counter-argument

• explain what you agree with from the opposite side (Counter argument)

C. Transition to main argument

D. Main argument

• explain the reasons and examples that support your main argument

E. Summation

• Summarize/restate your overall opinion

Upload your completed paragraph to "Assignment #7 - Apple v. The Feds - Paragraph"

4. Assignment #8 - Foreign Policy Options Graphic Organizer 

• Using the materials you received in class, complete the graphic organizer for all four options.
• After completing the G.O., choose which option you agree with most strongly. 
• Then, complete the three "Expressing Key Values" questions for your chosen option.
• When complete take a photo of your completed Graphic Organizer and upload to eBackpack Assignment #8.
• Due at the start of next class (Friday - 2/26)

Agenda for 2/12

1. Last Night on the News

2. Globalization Article - read article

3. Globalization Paragraph

Assignment #6 -  Globalization - Good or Bad?

• Using the slide show and article write a paragraph where you explain your opinion about whether globalization has been a good thing for the world.
• Make sure you take a clear side.
• Provide a clear definition of globalization
• Provide at least three specific reasons/examples to support your opinion from the slideshow, and at least two reasons/examples from the article.
• You must write about at least two convincing arguments for the opposite side (one from slideshow, one from article)
• Your paragraph should start with a thesis statement:
• Although (one reason that goes against your opinion), more importantly (state your opinion).

4. Paragraph Structure

A. Thesis/Topic sentence

• "Although (one reason that goes against your opinion), more importantly (state your opinion)."

B. Counter-argument

• explain what you agree with from the opposite side (Counter argument)

C. Transition to main argument

D. Main argument

• explain the reasons and examples that support your main argument

E. Summation

• Summarize/restate your main point

5. Work on and submit second draft of paragraph