Lesson Plans
Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Civics and Government – 12th Grade
5.3.12 How Government Works
C. Evaluate the process of how a bill becomes the law on a federal, state, and local levels.
State and National Legislatures
Three Branches of Government
Trustee: Amy Wong Mok
Grade Level: 11-12
Time: 45 minutes
Description: Students will compare and contrast state and national processes for how a bill becomes a law.Issue Group Debate
Civic Responsibility
Trustee: Amy Wong Mok
Grade Level: 9-12
Time:90 minutes
Description: Teach students about influence of interest groups in the decision making process.Citizen Advocacy
Policy Making
Trustee: Amy Wong Mok
Grade Level: 11-12
Time: 90 minutes
Description: Students will learn about the importance of expert testimony in the legislative process and recommend an amendment to the No Child Left Behind Act.

