Lesson Plans

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills

TEKS Requirements for §113.35. United States Government (One-Half Credit).

(17) Citizenship. The student understands the importance of the expression of different points of view in a democratic society.

(C) express and defend a point of view on an issue of contemporary interest in the United States.

Women's Contributions
Civic Responsibility; Social Studies
Trustee: Cathy Bonner
Grade: 7-12
Time: 85-90 minutes
Description: Students will use textbooks to explore how women are presented in history.

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.

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.

Are We All That Different?
Social Studies (Diversity)
Trustees: Barney Flores and Amy Wong Mok
Grade: 7-8, 9-12
Time: 60 minutes
Description: Students will explore the characteristics of a diverse community, develop a questionnaire, and poll their communities.