CT. Legislative Session Summary

1st log onto the http://www.ctn.state.ct.us/ondemand.asp website. Click on the left link of "Archived" videos and pick a video to watch. These are very long so don't worry about picking based on time, you won't be viewing the whole thing anyhow.

Watch enough of the proposed bill to summarize what it was, who proposed it and exlain the outcome if any.

Post your findings by monday 2:20...

Thanks,

Mr. K

Ideologies Review

We have now covered Liberalism, Conservatism and Fundamentalism. Your assignment is to watch a television program OR read a newspaper article which includes any of the three ideologies.

If you use a T.V. program, you must cite what show and channel whereas those who use a newspaper need include which paper, date and title of article.

Write a response to the article or news program explaining in detail what it is, why its important and how it connects to what you have learned thus far.

It is due this Sunday evening by 8pm 2/28/10... 20 points
no posts after this time will be accepted.

suggestions to watch:
Fox News
CNBC
MSNBC
CNN
suggestions to read:
Hartford Courant
NY Times
Boston Globe
U.S. News and World Report