Friday January 24, 2020 & Monday January 27, 2020

Learning Target: Students will know the basic core beliefs of the two major American political parties. Students will be able to make informed decisions about major American political issues.

Circle: Would you rather give up your freedoms but be totally safe, or lose your safety but be totally free? 

Stats: 
-About 10 million unauthorized workers in America today.
-California, Texas, Florida, New York, New Jersey, Illinois make up 58% of undocumented workers.
- 3 million refugees have come to America since 1980. Since 2010, about 50,000 per year.
- Between 300,000 and 500,000 American veterans are unemployed today.

Why are they leaving?: We will be splitting the class into two teams. Each teams job is to find out why people want to leave their country. The two main places that are debated are Mexico and Syria.

Mexico/Central America: https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/nation/2019/09/23/immigration-issues-migrants-mexico-central-america-caravans-smuggling/2026215001/

Syria: https://www.worldvision.org/refugees-news-stories/syrian-refugee-crisis-facts

https://borgenproject.org/facts-about-the-syrian-civil-war/

Should we let them in?: The two teams from the previous activity will be split in half for this activity. The goal will be to find where each party stands on immigration from these two places. You should find out where each party generally stands and WHY. You should also try to find some quotes from people that believe that way. You should find specific stories that each side leans on to further their argument.

"Death Train" Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSwwO00qeB0

Classroom Reflection: What are some Pro's and Con's to letting undocumented workers from Mexico into our country? What are some Pro's and Con's to letting Syrian Refugees into our country. Is coming to this country a positive thing for these people? Is letting these people into our country a positive thing for America? After answering these questions, give your final thoughts. Give your opinion on what America should do about immigration, what you think we should allow and what you think we shouldn't. Make sure to back up your opinion!