This document provides an overview and instructions for a government team competition. It includes the following key details: - The competition will involve answering 3 surprise questions with a 4 minute prepared response and 8 minutes of follow up questioning. - Important due dates are listed for submitting questions on September 14th, 28th, and October 12th. - Instructions are provided for preparing for a debate on political ideologies, including assigned roles, arguments, and a debate format. - Homework assigned is to schedule unit meetings in September to research congressional questions from multiple viewpoints using the textbook and exploring beyond.

1. WELCOME GOV TEAM Comp Overview: 3 questions (you don’t know which they’ll ask) 4 minute prepared response to the question asked 8 minute follow up questioning (surprise) Unit Advice: 1 st Meeting by: 9/04 (Fri) Due Dates: Q1: 9/14 , Q2: 9/28 , Q3: 10/12 (Mon) 1) Your book should be the starting place 2) After that, use book and own brainstorming to come up with possible follow up questions to research

2. Agenda 1) Political Ideology Debate 2) Philosopher/Idea Gov Presentations Essential Question 1) What is the idea government? Reminder By 9/04: a) watch unit dvd b) discuss dist. Questions c) begin process of research (going through textbook q’s and own q’s ) d) look at unit mp3s

3. Review 1) Go through 2a-2k & 4a-4k , rate each topic: 1 3 5 Agree Mixed Disagree Count them up, which is LESS? 2) Compare your results, briefly summarize how you and your partner are similar or different.

4. Discuss but don’t write: a) Does it matter if your neighborhood has the same views as you? b) Does it matter that your friends have the same views? c) Does it matter if your future wife/husband has the same views?

5. Debate Prep: 1) Decide if you are doing the opener or closer . 2) Discuss with your group what your arguments will be. 3) Write some ideas on your mini-notecard .

6. Debate Format 30 seconds - Opener 1 Pro Side 30 seconds - Opener 2 Pro Side 30 seconds – Opener 1 Con Side 30 seconds – Opener 2 Con Side 30 seconds - Debaters Regroup 30 seconds – Rebuttal 1 Pro Side 30 seconds – Rebuttal 1 Con Side 30 seconds – Rebuttal 2 Pro Side 30 seconds – Rebuttal 2 Con Side 1 2 3 4 5 PRO CON

10. 7 Project Steps 1) As a unit, develop a common vision and assign roles. Tip: Have people go and research different sources . 2) One person creates/shares the work and creates place holders. Tip: Do segments of your work offline and then upload to section . 3) Keep track of time, task requirements, and emotional wellness. Tip: Clearly assigned roles, planning, and awareness are essential. 4) When done, double check task requirements and aesthetics. Tip: Slides: font bigger than 30, strategic use of A/V multimedia. 6) Share with Chiang: chiangwork@gmail.com 7) Rehearse and complement each other on a job well done.

11. Go to: http://govteam.pbworks.com/ for today’s project. Follow the 7 Project Steps

12. Class Beliefs 1) Be fearless and all heart. You have the power to empower others.

13. Class Beliefs 2) Step up, open up, and take risks. You get what you put in.

14. Class Beliefs 3) Be your true self. Learn and acknowledge who other people truly are.

15. Class Beliefs 4) Challenge ideas, not the messenger. Never stop questioning!

16. Class Beliefs 5) Ask for help, accept help, offer help. Be inclusive, leave no one out. .

17. Class Beliefs 6) Be responsible, you affect others. If you lose someone’s trust, earn it back.

18. HOMEWORK: 1) Schedule and begin September’s unit meetings on researching congressional Q’s (8 hrs). To be ready for comp, your unit must research/discuss/debate (from multi-viewpoints) each “ WHAT DO YOU THINK ” and “ REVIEWING AND USING THE LESSON ” section of your unit. After that, your unit should explore beyond the book.