Lesson Plans
Civic Responsibility
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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.?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.Voice & Action: Active or Passive
Civic Responsibility
Trustee: Barbara Brown, Amy Wong Mok, or Charles Clymer
Grade Level: 10-12
Time: 65 minutes
Description: Students analyze and describe the concept of political participation.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.
