Political Systems

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AP Psychology Current Events Resource Room (SETSS)
Period 1 Periods 3 & 5 Period 8
Mr. Ott Mr. Ott Mr. Ott

Aim: What are the characteristics of each political system and how do they impact the society in which they are practiced?

Do Now: Define the following political systems:

  • Monarchy
  • Democracy
  • Republic
  • Feudalism
  • Absolute Monarchy
  • Constitutional/Limited Monarchy or Parliamentary Monarchy
  • Fascism
  • Totalitarian Dictatorship

Lesson Overview:

Item Approx Time
Do Now 3-5 Min
Activity 30 Min
Discussion 10 Min

Classwork & Homework

Lesson PowerPoint: File:Politicalsystems.pptx Political Systems]

Lesson Activity:

Homework: Assignments

Special Education Modifications

  • Teaching Model: Co-Teaching
  • Special Education Teacher will work with All students General Ed and Special Ed.
    • Special Ed Students:
      • Teacher will read-aloud to students when necessary.
      • Teachers will break down assignments into smaller tasks.
      • Teachers will work with students on vocabulary acquisition by breaking down words into prefixes/suffixes and etymology.
      • Teachers will group students according to learning style inventory as a homogeneous group.
      • Teachers will keep students on-task by managing distractions and on-task behavior.
      • Teachers will modify note-taking by modeling notes from PowerPoint to chalkboard/whiteboard.
      • Teachers will differentiate lessons by using; verbal cues for auditory learners, graphic organizers for visual learners, and hands-on cues for tactile learners.