February 11, 2020
Brexit Update
Homeroom Article: Trump used Philly girl’s story to attack ‘failing government schools.’ But she’s at one of the city’s most desired charters. - The Philadelphia Inquirer
Learning Target: I can explain the latest changes with the Brexit situation.
Standard(s): SS6E8 Analyze the benefits of and barriers to voluntary trade in Europe.
d. Describe the purpose of the European Union and the relationship between member nations.
Warm Up: Political Cartoon: Romney Spine
Opening: The class will watch a video with questions to learn about the latest developments with Brexit.
Video: U.K leaves the EU four bitter years after Brexit vote - CBS News
Work Session: The students will read an article to answer questions in Its Learning and highlight where the answers come from using Diigo.
Article: Britain leaves the European Union, leaps into the unknown - News ELA (890 Lexile)
Video: Brexit: Boris Johnson sets out his vision for a trade deal with the EU – BBC News
Video: Brexit sparks protests, celebrations after becoming official - FoxNews
Video: Brexit
Early Finishers:
Article: Brexit Done? Not So Fast. Britain and E.U. Enter New Trade Deal Battle. - New York Times
Video: A Brief History of Brexit for Americans - Full Frontal March 6, 2019
Video: The Battle of Brexit - 60 Minutes_WGCLDT_2019_11_03_19_28_00
Video: Boris Johnson Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Video: Brexit - Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Video: Brexit Update Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
Video: Trump on Brexit - Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Video: Brexit III Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Closing: The students will think back to their predictions from earlier in the year about how they thought Brexit would end to check to see what they got right and what they got wrong.