Lesson Plans

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills

TEKS Requirements for §113.35. 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.

(B) analyze the impact of political changes brought about by individuals, political parties, interest groups, or the media, past and present.

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.

Nominate An American Trustee
Civic Responsibility
Trustees: All
Grade Level: 9-12
Time:5-6 45 minutes classes
Description:The students will define community leadership, conduct library and internet research, write a report on a community leader and submit the nominee on the website.

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.

(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.