AP Government · 2025–2026 · Unit 4

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Unit 1 Test - Part 1

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Unit 1 Test - Part 2

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Bell Ringer: Define core beliefs and personal values reflection

Core Values Poster Activity: Groups research individualism, equality of opportunity, free enterprise, rule of law, limited government

Gallery walk presentations with claim/thesis writing

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Read Chapter 10, pages 430–441 (how people form political attitudes)

In class

Bell Ringer: Identify influences on personal core beliefs

Political Socialization Concept Maps activity

Thomas Friedman "World is Flat" article analysis

Discussion: Globalization's impact on U.S. political culture

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Find unique example supporting Friedman's "flat world" assertion

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Bell Ringer: Analyze Figure 10.4 graph (page 454)

Data Analysis Training: Chart and graph types (bar, line, pie, scatter plot, etc.)

Practice quantitative analysis skills

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Read Chapter 1, pages 20–21 (ideology)

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Lesson: Life Cycle and Generational Effects

PBS Video: "Should We Get Money from the Government?" UBI Analysis

Political Compass Quiz

Discussion: Libertarian vs. Authoritarian perspectives

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Read "Who is Generation Z?" article Pew Research

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Lesson: Life Cycle and Generational Effects.

FlintAI responses (thoughts?)

MC questions and answers

Visual Capitalist Timeline: "Key Events That Defined Gen.erations"

Gallery Walk: Online infographic sharing

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Read Chapter 10, pages 442–451 (survey methods and accuracy issues)

In class

Bell Ringer: Calvin and Hobbes cartoon analysis (page 431)

Scientific Polling Mini-Lecture: universe, random sampling, valid questions

Pew Research sampling video: Random Sampling Explained

Poll Types Analysis: benchmark, tracking, exit, push, straw polls

Group research and presentation of poll examples

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Read Chapter 10, pages 451–459 (American attitudes toward government)

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PRACTICE QUIZ, MID UNIT

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Skittles Sample Size Experiment (hands-on statistics)

Calculate individual vs. class percentages

Discussion: Sample size impact on accuracy

Polling Problems Exit Ticket practice

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Review polling concepts for assessment

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Pre-Test of Chapter 10 (MC) (Please Ignore Question #1, an FRQ).

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Read Chapter 11, pages 479–489 (American political parties today) for next Wednesday.

In class

Topic 4.6 Chapter 4 Test (MC)

Quantitative Analysis FRQ Practice (page 470)

Campus Poll Project: Design phase

Methodology discussion and sample size calculations

Question construction workshop

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Begin campus poll project research and survey design

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Campus Poll Project: Survey administration

Data collection and recording

Statistical analysis preparation

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Complete data analysis for campus poll presentation

In class

NO SCHOOL – Conferences (Gr. 6-12)

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Campus Poll Results Presentations

Argument Essay FRQ Practice (page 471)

AP Classroom Topic Questions 4.5 and 4.6 assessment

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Prepare for political party ideology activities

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Bell Ringer: Liberal vs. Conservative review and party alignment

Online Political Quizzes: 2020 Election Quiz

ISideWith Quiz: 2024 Political Alignment

Results analysis and reflection questions

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Read pages 459–463 on DACA policy (AP Policy in Practice section)

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60 Minutes: Big Sky, By Money

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Research federal budget and national debt figures

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Topic 4.7 Immigration Policy and Ideology

MSNBC: US Anti-Immigrant Policy

FOX News (Sean Hannity): It's Time to End the Illegal Immigratoin Crisis

PROCON.org Research: "Differences in Conservative and Liberal Brains"

Google Slides peer review of 20 studies

Scientific American discussion: "Conservative and Liberal Brains"

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Review economic policy concepts

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Unit 4 MC Questions

Answers/Explanation

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Complete Topic Questions for 4.9

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Topic 4.9 Budget Simulation

Budget Simulation

"The Fiscal Ship" Budget Simulation: Interactive Budget Balancing

Demo and FAQ review

Individual simulation gameplay

AP Classroom Daily Video 4.9 Part 2 (data analysis focus)

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Review social policy concepts

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Bell Ringer: Define "entitlement" and social programs

AP Classroom Daily Video 4.10 (6 minutes)

Liberal vs. Conservative Social Policy T-Chart

SCOTUS Comparison FRQ Practice (page 513)

Abortion policy case study integration

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Complete Personal Project Checks for Unit 4

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THANKSGIVING VACATION BEGINS (Gr. 6-12)

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THANKSGIVING VACATION

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THANKSGIVING VACATION

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THANKSGIVING VACATION

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Silent Debate on Social and Economic Issues:

National minimum wage ($15/hour)

Equal pay requirements

COVID-19 vaccine mandates

Universal health care

Marijuana legalization

Rotating written debate format

Ideological perspective identification

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Study for Unit 4 Assessment using AP Daily Videos

In class

Unit 4 Review Day

Comprehensive review: Topics 4.1–4.10

Practice MCQs with immediate feedback

FRQ practice: Concept Application, Quantitative Analysis, Source Analysis

Peer review and rubric application

Final questions and clarifications

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Final review and rest

In class

Unit 4 Test - Part 1

Multiple Choice Questions (Topics 4.1–4.10)

Free Response Questions:

Concept Application

Quantitative Analysis

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Review for Part 2

In class

Unit 4 Test - Part 2

Free Response Questions:

Source Analysis

Additional assessment items

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Begin Unit 5 preview reading (Linkage Institutions)