Political Alliances NATO, Voting districts, electoral votes and Gerrymandering
Lesson Outline
Political Alliances NATO, Voting districts and Gerrymandering: Political alliances definition as a group of nations who have a cooperative agreement as allies for military purposes, self-protection, and resistance to other countries' mistreatment. Voting districts and electoral votes : 270 Electoral votes required to win US Presidential Elections, Number of House of Rep. members plus US Senators in any State determines the number of Electoral votes for that State. Gerrymandering as a practice of drawing or re-drawing voting districts to favor the election of candidates who appeal to the ethnic, political, and Demographic make up of the particular voting district.
Assignment
Ch.12 End of Chapter Practice Test Questions 1-5.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's lesson on Political Alliances, electoral votes, and voting districts Kaitlin was very interested in how the US is divided into voting districts and how that affects congress elections and national elections. She is now more aware of the "political geography" make up of the US which influences how candidates from the major parties are able to be elected.
Political Geography Ch. 12 Unit 4: Self-Determination and Autonomy/separatism, Centrifugal forces such as Military, Education, and Religion/church. Political Alliances such as Nato for military assistance etc.
Assignment
Ch. 12 Test Practice pp. 429-430 Questions 1-5
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's remote Teams session with Kaitlin, she was attentive and was able to follow the lesson plan on Self-determination/autonomy of nations despite the lack of video transmission. We are currently covering Political geography topics in Chapt. 12 Unit 4 this week while she is away from TBS.
Political Geography Ch. 12 Unit 4: Key terms defined such as Antecedent Boundary, Nation-state, Precinct, Autonomous Region etc. Explanation of sovereign "state" or country vs countries/state that are under another nations authority (government).
Assignment
Answer questions assigned AP site Unit 4.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's session on Political Geography, Kaitlin was very attentive to numerous key terms which relate to sovereign countries/states and autonomous regions. She is taking complete and accurate notes which should prepare her well for the AP Human G Exam.
Political Geography and Political Patterns: Chapter 12 and AP Unit 4. Key terms and overview of sovereignty, nation states, independent countries, and multinational regions.
Discussion of political geography by types of governments and also by political parties and demographics within the US.
Assignment
Unit 4 Personal Progress checks, watch Video 4.4
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's lesson on Political Geography (beginning Chapter 12 and AP Unit 4),
Kaitlin was well focused and attentive to the various concepts, key terms, and content from videos watched.
Completion of Chapter 8 Economic Geography: Remaining key concepts and terms for Ch. 8 Economic Geo.: Market gardening, Tertiary activities, genetic diversity, von Thumen model etc. Discussion of how genetically modified/engineered agricultural crops/products have been developed for varying climates, soil/growing conditions, and animal feedstock vs. human consumption.
Assignment
Read Ch. 9 Sections 9.1 - 9.5
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's session, Kaitlin was very attentive and closely followed our discussion of the remaining key concepts and terms within the Economic Geography Ch. 8 section. She has not been feeling well but I appreciate her desire to do as much as possible under these conditions.
Free Response Questions Unit 2, Economic Geogrphy Terms Chapt. 8
Lesson Outline
Free Response Questions Unit 2, Economic Geogrphy Terms Chapt. 8 Fertility rates, birth and death rates, Population demographics chart; Analysis of trends and societal effects
Assignment
Continue with MCQ Practice Units 1-4
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's session on Free Response Question AP Test practice and coverage of Chapter 8 key terms, Kaitlin was well focused and worked diligently. Due to early morning internet issues, we did much "offline" work on test strategy and economic geography key terms.
