Capitalism/Socialism/Communism
OBJECTIVE: Students will examine the various philosophies surrounding economic and social relationships between the state and the individual, with particular focus on Adam Smith and Karl Marx.
Economic philosophes of each of these two men will be analyzed to determine their strengths and weaknesses
RATIONALE: Students need to understand the factors that impact the economic opportunities or limits that are presented to them as a member of the American Economic system
EVIDENCE: By listing the various components of Capitalism, Socialism and Communism, students will gain a true understanding of the current economic system we live under and will become informed voters to either modify the system or reinforce its principles.
I will present the Chinese Revolution Presentation. You will use the form (see link below) to fill-in information while I am presenting. You will need to make a copy of your completed form and submit it to the google classroom folder assigned for it.
At the conclusion of the presentation, we will work on Income Inequality, and watch two videos that take opposite sides of the topic.
The first assignment associated with this idea will ask your opinion regarding the subject of inequality. On this assignment, you will distribute wealth for the 5 separate wealth groups in the USA. (Bottom 20%, Lower Middle 20%, Middle 20%, Upper Middle 20%, Top 20%) based on what you feel would be the "Ideal Distribution of Wealth" you will then do another distribution of the same group but this one is based on what you think is "The actual Distribution of Wealth."
Wealth/Income Distribution Form
Wealth/Income Distribution Form
After the form, we will watch the two short videos.
You will be asked a question about Income Inequality on the Final
Once this is finished we will switch gears and look at how Socialism and Capitalism (at least features of those systems) are affecting what happens in America today, There are two articles to read and annotate. Each provides a very subject as it relates to the theme of the unit.
Remedial Programs being eliminated
Trump's Budget and the role of Gov't
Once this is finished we will switch gears and look at how Socialism and Capitalism (at least features of those systems) are affecting what happens in America today, There are two articles to read and annotate. Each provides a very subject as it relates to the theme of the unit.
Remedial Programs being eliminated
Trump's Budget and the role of Gov't
HOMEWORK
For homework over the weekend, watch the documentary about Tiananmen Square (link below)
There will be a question about "Tank Man" on the Final.
