Government  Module
 

Unit 1:  Taking a Closer Look at Our Community

Learning Outcomes:

Learners will be able to . . . 

• Formulate an understanding of diversity in their community.

• Find solutions to problems generated by cultural diversity.

• Analyze demographic information presented in a pie chart.

• Locate and interpret news in their local community using printed and electronic sources.

•  Identify county services available to assist them in a broad variety of situations.

Technology Objectives:

Learners will. . .

• Use the Internet to find and interpret statistical data.
• Use the Internet to locate sources of local news.
• Use the Internet to identify county services and related information.

Literacy and ESOL Skills Addressed:

Learners will. . .

• Read statistical information and answer questions on its meaning.
• Discuss the definition of diversity.
• Express opinions in writing.
• Read case studies and propose solutions orally and in writing.
• Read newspaper headlines and articles.
• Write newspaper headlines.
• Read a government citizen handbook and locate specific information.
• Express agreement or disagreement.

EFF Skills Addressed:

Learners will. . .

• Read with understanding and purpose.
• Analyze information and reflect on its meaning.
• Advocate and influence.
• Identify areas of agreement and disagreement.
• Use strategies to guide others.
• Convey ideas in writing with organization and purpose.
• Organize and relay spoken information effectively.
• Analyze the accuracy, bias and usefulness of information.
• Understand, interpret and work with symbolic information.
• Identify problems and propose solutions.
• Interact cooperatively with others.
• Use computers to acquire, process, and manage information

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