Now that you have completed the assignments in this unit, let's move on to the final activity for this unit.
Go to
https://www.denverpostcustomercare.com/electronicedition/main.asp?pub=DP, enter 37096 as the email address and denverpostnie for the password to access the electronic newspaper edition. Click the box that says "Go to today's Online Edition".
VERY IMPORTANT: YOLA SHOULD BE ON ITS OWN WINDOW. THE NEWSPAPER WILL NOT LOAD IF IT'S NOT
Select an article that is connected to one of the topics that you studied in this unit and complete this handout.
Alternative Assessment - If you like, you may do the following assignment instead of the current event. It's your choice.
In this unit you have had the opportunity to learn about the purpose and foundations of the government of the United States and the nature of political thought. Each person who lives in the United States needs to have an understanding of how the government works.
In your own words, using complete sentences, construct a 5-paragraph essay, double spaced typed response that displays what you have learned about the purpose of government in the United States.
Essay Prompt: Discuss how political thought influenced the way American government was constructed.
You will want to create a graphic organizer such as a web to help you identify and organize the specific information and concepts that you have learned.
You will want to review the curriculum in this unit to find specific information to assist you in constructing your response.
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ARE YOU DONE??? LET'S MOVE ON TO THE NEXT UNIT!
