Lesson Plans
Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Civics and Government – 9th Grade
5.2.9 Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
G. Analyze political and civic participation in government and society.
Young and Elected
Campaigns and Elections,
Grade Level:10-12
Time:90 minutes
Description: Examine challenges and successes young leaders face when campaigning, fund raising, and dealing with potential voters.Voice & Action: Active or Passive
Civic Responsibility
Trustee: Barbara Brown, Amy Wong Mok, or Charles Clymer
Grade Level: 10-12
Time: 65 minutes
Description: Students analyze and describe the concept of political participation.Running As A Woman
Campaigns and Elections, Civic Responsibility
Grade Level: 10-12
Time:70 minutes
Description:Students will evaluate campaign marterials, examine and debate the idea of a candidate "running as a woman," and appraise women's presence in politics.A Matter of Age
Campaigns and Elections
Trustee: Charles Clymer
Grade Level: 9-12
Time: Two 45 minute class periods
Description: Students will investigate, research, and give a presentation about young elected officials in their local, state, or national community.A Country of Immigrants, More or Less
Social Studies (Citizenship)
Trustees: Amy Wong Mok and Bernard Rapoport
Grade: 6-12
Time: 90 minutes
Description: Students compare and contrast notions of citizenship and non citizenship and examine patterns of immigration in the US.What's Your Boxing Gym
Civic Responsibility
Trustee: Barney Flores
Grade Level: 9-12
Time: 90 Minutes
Description: Students will evaluate the importance of voluntary participation in a democratic society and understand how individuals influence public policy.
