Propoganda

Today in class we discussed what types of propaganda the Nazi Party used throughout the 1930s.

Homework:

Look up the 1936 Summer Olympics. Print, write down or memorize something interesting you learn!

Homework question due 2/27

In addition to completing the refection on the back of the 'Authority Packet' students were asked to answer the following question on the back of the packet and bring it to class 2/27:


How was authority used to strengthen Nazi control and push Nazi ideals 1930-1935?

Stereotypes

Today the class discussed the prevalence and power of stereotypes. The class created their own definitions, discussed how and why they can exist, and explored the idea of "us vs. them." The class also considered the presence of stereotypes in their individual lives, and began to explore the implications they can have on themselves and others.

Homework Due Tuesday: 

Make a list of what you or others can do to combat stereotypes, prejudice, and racism in your life. 

Obedience and Authority

Today the class took a quiz, reviewing Monday's human nature topic. Afterwards, we began examining the power of authority and it's influence over individual obedience. We had a 'fake-out' where students experienced personally accepting and obeying new rules, watched a documentary on the 'Stanford Prison Experiment' and 'Milgram Shock Experiment', as well as began to look at historical case studies displaying how obedience to authority against individual moral can be dangerous. Students were asked to reflect on their personal experience obeying authority earlier in the class period, as well as what they recognized in their case studies. 

Human Nature & The Role Of Government

Today students examined personal beliefs about 'human nature' and the 'role of government' by rating a number of statements (strongly disagree, disagree, agree, strongly agree). Students did an activity moving around the room standing at the position rated and explaining to their classmates their reasoning. Afterwards the class looked at Locke and Hobbes differing view on both of these topics. 


Homework: Due 2/8/12
Write a written or typed paragraph (minimum 5-7 sentences) addressing the following:

Do you agree with Locke or Hobbes about human nature?  

Who and why? 

Defend your opinion with evidence and/or examples from  today's class.