Government Lesson Plan

Teacher : Covey/Spencer/Wiggins

Course/ Subject:  9th Grade American Government

Date of Instruction:  10/30/24

Opening

(I Do)

Standard:

SSCG15e - Analyze the influence of media coverage, campaign advertising, and public opinion polls.

Learning Targets:

I can explain the role the media plays on the political process.

Success Criteria:

I can define media.

I can list 3 ways that media influences elections.

I can explain the how the media can Influence the Political Opinion of Voters.

I can explain the how the media can Determine the Behavior of Candidates.

I can explain the how the media can Set the Public Agenda.

I can define campaign advertising.

I can define public opinion polls.

I can explain Partisan politics.

I can explain campaign advertising.

I can explain public opinion polls.

I can explain a political Platform.

I can explain how Social Media influences politics.

I can define Attack Ads.

Introduction/Connection: 

CNN 10

Direct Instruction:

Google Slides with Video lecture

Illustrated Notes

Crash Course: Political Campaigns

Work Period

(You do/We do)

Guided Practice:  

One pager to complete with Google Slides

Independent/Collaborative Practice/Differentiation:

*Work on project

Illustrated Learning Sheet

Closing  (We Check)

Summarize/Check for Understanding:

Complete Google Quiz