Lesson Plans

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills

TEKS Requirements for ยง113.35. United States Government (One-Half Credit).

(3) History. The student understands the roles played by individuals, political parties, interest groups, and the media in the U.S. political system, past and present.

(A) give examples of the processes used by individuals, political parties, interest groups, or the media to affect public policy

  

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.

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.

 
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