Lesson Plans
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
TEKS Requirements for ยง113.35. United States Government (One-Half Credit).
(22) Social studies skills. The student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms.
(D) create written, oral, and visual presentations of social studies information.
Politics of the Moment
Civic Responsibility
Trustee: Annette Strauss
Grade: 10-12
Time: 90 minutes
Description: Students will discuss the qualities, character traits and actions of a politician that understood ?the politics of the moment.?Lines and Leads
Social Studies
Trustee: Craig Flournoy
Grade Level: 9-12
Time: 90 minutes
Description: Students will read, analyze, and write headlines and lead lines for newspaper articles.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.Business vs. Public Good
Civic Responsibility
Trustee: Bernard Rapoport
Grade Level: 9-12
Time: 45-60 minutes
Description: Students will research a foundation and its founding member.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.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.(Re) Presenting Women
Civil Liberties and Rights
Trustee: Cathy Bonner
Grade Level: 6-8
Time: 50-60 minutes
Description: Students will research a civil liberities issue in women's history and create a mock museum exhibit.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.
