Lesson 6: Corresponding with Government officials project
Duration of Days: 2
Lesson Objective
Students will be able to research a current public policy issue or piece of legislation, evaluate multiple perspectives using credible sources, and construct a formal, evidence-based letter to a government official that clearly articulates a position and proposed action.
How can informed citizens use research and civic communication to influence government decision-making on public policy issues?
CG.Inq.4.e. Analyze the characteristics and causation of local, regional, and global problems issues
using a multidisciplinary lens.
CG.Inq.1.a. Explain how a question reflects an enduring issue in the United States Government.
CG.Inq.1.b. Explain how supporting questions contribute to an inquiry and how new compelling
and supporting questions emerge when engaging sources that represent varied
perspectives.
CG.Inq.1.c. Explain points of agreement and disagreement experts have about interpretations
and applications of civic concepts and ideas associated with both compelling and
supporting questions.
DOK level 4
Students must conduct independent research using multiple sources.
They analyze and evaluate differing perspectives.
They synthesize information into a coherent argument.
They apply civic knowledge by producing an authentic communication (formal letter).
The task requires planning, reasoning, evidence selection, and real-world application.
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Letter and or sent email that exhibits understanding of a subject.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19GQdtJFNpKgL8Jl24HDprppeE-2lbjQdLUIhjDNG2Z8/edit?tab=t.0