Lesson 1: Youth and Government Conference
Duration of Days: 12
Lesson Objective
Students will apply their understanding of Connecticut state government by actively participating in legislative, executive, or judicial simulations, demonstrating civic skills such as debate, collaboration, leadership, and constitutional reasoning.
How does participating in a simulated Connecticut state government deepen our understanding of civic responsibility and democratic decision-making?
CG.Inq.4.a. Construct arguments using precise and knowledgeable claims, with evidence from
multiple sources, while acknowledging counterclaims and evidentiary weaknesses.
CG.Inq.4.b. Construct explanations using sound reasoning, correct sequence, relevant examples,
and pertinent details to contextualize evidence and arguments (e.g., chronology,
causation, procedure).
CG.Inq.4.c. Critique political arguments and explanations while acknowledging the strengths and
weaknesses given the purpose and audience (credibility, bias, reasoning, sequencing,
details).
CG.Inq.4.d. Present arguments and explanations that feature evocative ideas and multiple
perspectives about political issues and topics to reach a range of audiences and venues
outside the classroom using print, oral, and digital technologies.
CG.Inq.4.e. Analyze the characteristics and causation of local, regional, and global problems issues
using a multidisciplinary lens.
CG.Inq.4.f. Evaluate and implement strategies for individual and collective action to address local,
regional, and global problems in classrooms, schools, and out-of school civic contexts.
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