Lesson Plans

American Government and Politics Today

Part Three: People and Politics

Chapter 7—Interest Groups

(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.

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.

Involved Alignment State Standards
Civic Responsibility, Campaigns and Elections

Involved for Change
Civic Responsibility
Trustee: Cathy Bonner, Barney Flores, or Barbara Brown
Grade: 10-12
Time: 90 minutes
Description: Students will complete a biographical sketch of a local community leader.

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.

Networking for Nonprofits
Civic Responsibility, Forms of Participation
Trustee: Cathy Bonner
Grade Level: 7-8,9-12
Subjects: Civic Education, Government
Time: 85-90 minutes
Description: Help students recognize the importance of networking and fundraising for businesses and non-profit organization.

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.

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.