Unit 2: Advocacy, Lobbying and Voting
Duration of Days: 4
How do you advocate for or against a cause?
What are the criticisms of lobbying?
What are the obstacles that prevent citizens from voting?
Describe the role of citizens in making laws.
Describe the various methods that lobbyists use as they attempt to influence legislation.
Describe the basic qualifications needed to vote.
Identify at least three places where a person can get a voter registration form.
Develop hypotheses to explain low voter turnout.
Evaluate the importance of voting and voter turnout in maintaining our system of representative democracy.
Advocate for a cause
Understanding of legal terminology, concepts and principles
Student centered discourse; debates and discussions
Group and individual work using graphic organizers
Use of vocabulary
Research and advocacy letter
Presentations
Role playing scenarios
Ethical dilemma questions
Recent news analysis
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