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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