Homeroom Article: What went wrong for Beto O’Rourke in his failed bid for the Democratic presidential nomination - The Dallas Morning News
Learning Target: I can explain reasons why one of the candidates might be a better mayor of Eatonton than the other one.
Standard(s):
SS8CG6 Analyze the role of local governments in the state of Georgia.
a. Explain the origins and purposes, of city, county, and special-purpose governments in Georgia
SSCG17 Demonstrate knowledge of the organization and powers of state and local government described in the Georgia Constitution.
a. Examine the structure of local governments with emphasis on counties and cities.
d. Analyze the services provided by state and local governments.
Warm Up: Political Cartoon: Don't Forget to Vote
Opening: The teacher will explain how the students are to gather information on the graphic organizer to decide who they want to vote for in tomorrow's mock election.
Beto O’Rourke drops out
Video: Why is Rebecca Running for Mayor of Eatonton
Work Session: The students will read an article and answer questions to learn about the two candidates who are running for mayor of Eatonton.
Presidential Candidate of the Day: John Delaney
Article: Eatonton mayoral candidates visit high school - The Eatonton Messenger
Graphic Organizer: Mayor of Eatonton
Article: John Reid
Article: Rebecca Rocker
Article: Mayoral candidates respond to Messenger readers
Video: Rebecca Rocker for Mayor Interview part I
Video: Rebecca Rocker for Mayor Interview part II
Early Finishers:
Closing: The students will discuss their thoughts so far about who they want to be the next mayor of Eatonton.