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AGENDAJanuary 31/February 1, 2013

Today’s topics King Corn If corn could vote… U.S. Constitutional Analysis — Article II

Administrative Portfolio: What to keep from Semester 1 Glossary Quiz

Homework Due next class:

King Corn shopping assignment U.S. Constitutional Analysis — Article II

Bring Textbook + Portfolio to class every day

Next class: Meet in the New Cafeteria

What to keep All Unit Guides (#1-4)

All Portfolio Evaluation Guides (Units 1-4)

All Glossary terms

Powers & Limits of Congress

U.S. Constitutional Analysis — Article I

U.S. Constitution Scavenger Hunt

Naturalization Test: U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services

Learning Goals

Unit 5 Guide

Understand the presidential selection process• Explain, evaluate and critique the current system of

presidential elections and presidential succession

King Corn

If corn could vote…

Top Corn Producing States 2010/2011

Year State Bushels2011 Iowa 2,334,150 thousand bushels 2010 Iowa 2,153,250 thousand bushels 2010 Illinois 1,946,800 thousand bushels 2011 Illinois 1,934,400 thousand bushels 2011 Nebraska 1,520,000 thousand bushels2010 Nebraska 1,469,100 thousand bushels2010 Minnesota 1,292,100 thousand bushels 2011 Minnesota 1,224,000 thousand bushels

Corn & Iowa’s EconomyIowa has produced the largest corn crop of any state for each of the past 14 years. In an average year, Iowa produces more corn than most whole countries. For example, Iowa grows three times as much corn as a country like Argentina.

Corn has been the dominant crop in Iowa for more than 150 years!

Iowa leads the nation in ethanol production, creating nearly 30% of all ethanol.

The ethanol industry has resulted in 50,000 new jobs in Iowa and accounts for $13 billion of Iowa GDP.Source: Iowa Corn (http://www.iowacorn.org/)

Iowa Corn:Economic & Political Implications

1. Do you think elected officials in Iowa are generally supportive of policies that support farmers? Why or why not?

2. What might happen to an elected official who voted against a subsidy for corn or corn products? Why?

3. What are the implications for presidential candidates when they campaign in Iowa?

Analysis of the U.S. Constitution

Article II

HomeworkBefore you leave

Pick up your belongings Straighten desks

Homework Due next class:

King Corn shopping assignment U.S. Constitutional Analysis — Article II

Bring Textbook + Portfolio to class every day

Next class: Meet in the New Cafeteria