Unit 2: Civic Skills Development
Duration of Days: 8
The importance of civic participation in a constitutional democracy.
The rights and responsibilities of citizens in the United States.
The structure and functions of local, state, and national government.
How public policy is created and implemented.
The role of civic engagement in influencing public policy.
Investigate local issues
Debate
Learn Roberts rules
Prepare for Youth and Government Conference
Youth and Government conference will be the culminating activity for demonstration of learning about civic engagement and skill development.
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Duration of Days |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Running the Chamber: Robert’s Rules for a Mock Connecticut Legislator | 3 |
| 2 | running for office | 3 |
| 3 | Youth in Law Intro | 2 |