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=Stage 1 Identify Desired Results= A2 Making Decisions Using Social Studies Knowledge and Skills Grades 9- Diploma** Students make individual and collaborative decisions on matters related to social studies using relevant information and research, discussion, and ethical reasoning skills. ||
 * Establish Goals: (G) ||
 * **Maine Learning Results: Social Studies - A. Applications of Social Studies Processes, Knowledge, and Skills

//What understandings are desired?//
people form their political philosophy based on their experiences in life, income levels, parental influence, religion, and level of education. people's political philosophy will influence the way that they vote and their choice of political party. ||
 * //Students will understand that:// **(U)** ||
 * liberals and conservatives have different views on economics, social policies, defense, and foreign policy.

//What essential questions will be considered?//
How have major events or experiences in your life influenced your political label? How does your political philosophy influence the way you vote? ||
 * **Essential Questions:** **(Q)** ||
 * What is your political philosophy?

//What key knowledge and skills will students acquire as a result of this unit?//
•Key Factual Information: Stereotypes, Components of Political Socialization, The issues that are supported by liberals, moderates, and conservatives. •Important Events and People: Schools of philosophy, Important Politicians || •Predict how a politician will vote in an upcoming election. • Evaluate how one's experiences influence their political label. •Test to see whether a person's experiences and backgrounds are aligned with their political label. • Compare and contrast how political labels fit into the Republican and Democrat parties. • Assume the role of a different political label and discuss a specific social issue from that perspective. • Recognize whether a politician is a liberal, moderate, conservative. ||
 * //Students will know:// **(K)** || //Students will be able to:// **(S)** ||
 * •Vocabulary: liberal, conservative, moderate,


 * 2004 ASCD and Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe**