College Debt- Day 1

 ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SUNDRY...​

1. Guest Speaker next Tuesday!  We have a guest speaker coming in for 3rd period next Tuesday!  He is an activist and campaign manager whose focus is teaching young people how to work the legislative system.  Topical, no?  All seniors should attend.  It will be in the Commons.
2. Class Shuffle Schedule- This will be in effect from Weds. November 2 through Weds. Nov. 16.  This is only two weeks, so please bear small inconveniences cheerfully!
   1. Immigration:  3rd- Math, 5th and 6th- Humanities (Ashley).  WEDS:  1- Math, 2- Free, 3 and 4- Humanities.
   2. Climate: 4th- Math, 5th and 6th- Humanities (Lori).  WEDS: 1- Free, 2- Math, 3 and 4-Humanities.
   3. College Debt: 3rd and 4th- Humanities (Lori), 6th- Math.  WEDS: 1 and 2- Humanities, 3- Free, 4- Math.

Opening Brainstorm
Analyze the cartoon included in your issue notebook (remember, issue notebooks are also available as a Google doc if you prefer to type!)

Senator Position Research
Take 10 minutes, and try to figure out their position.  This one could be a little tricky as college debt is really specific.  If all else fails, go with the wider party perspective at these links:  Democrats and Republicans.  

PBS Video: Student Loans: More Debt, More Defaults, More Problems
Watch this short video, then in the chart in your issue notebook, identify as many problems and who is responsible for them as possible.

Chart Analysis Parts 1 and 2
Complete chart analysis in issue notebook.  

Discussion
Get into a small group, follow the discussion prompts in your issue notebook.

HOMEWORK:  Be through page 5 of your issue notebook.