8X 9-10-2015 Thursday

Objectives: Describe the components of responsible citizenshipAgenda1. Do Now: Share your homework answers with

your partner(s).2. Discuss homework from last night3. Scenario discussion4. No homework due tomorrow.

Scenario

The city of has set aside a portion of your tax dollars to fund a public project in your neighborhood. The city council has narrowed down the choices to two different projects being proposed by two different companies. They have left it up to the citizens to decide by proposing a vote.Los Angeles Company Proposal Chicago Company Proposal

Movie Studio and amusement park – where they make movies

New canals and water ways and a water trolley system

Scenario

How would you vote?What kinds of things would you do before you vote?

Classroom ScenarioMac books Windows touchscreen laptops

We have funds for a new set of computers for the 8th grade class. The principal has left the choice up to the 8th grade.

How would you vote?What kinds of things would you do before you vote?

Responsible Citizenship

• Informed voting and decision making• Develop and defend positions on public policy• Monitor and influence public decision making