February 20, 2020 Vladimir Putin
Homeroom Article: What might be Andrew Yang's next move? - Fox News
Learning Target: I can explain citizen participation in Russia's government.
Standard(s): SS6CG3 Compare and contrast various forms of government.
a. Explain citizen participation in autocratic and democratic governments. [i.e., role of citizens in choosing the leaders of the United Kingdom (parliamentary democracy), Germany (parliamentary democracy), and Russia (presidential democracy)].
Warm Up: Political Cartoon: The Putin School of Journalism
Opening: The students will be asked if there is anything that Vladimir Putin could say to make them think that he is a good guy.
Work Session: The students will watch an interview with Vladimir Putin and answer questions.
Video: President Vladimir Putin On Russian Election Interference
Video: Hacking Democracy - 60 Minutes Transcript: Hacking Democracy - July 17, 2018
Video: Maria Butina - 60 Minutes Transcript: Marina Butina - November 3, 2019
Video: Protests in Russia 04-14-07 CBS News
Video: Putin's Russia Freedom of Speech Mental Hospitals 02-27-08 NBC News
Early Finishers:
Video: Putin is sending a message to the world with his shock announcement - CNN January 16 2020
Video: Putin heads into 20th year in power - CNN
Video: Russian government background - History Channel
Closing: The students will be asked if they believe Vladimir Putin.