Government  Module
 

Unit 3:  Examining Representative Government and Our Rights

Learning Outcomes:

Learners will be able to . . . 

• Gain familiarity with the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights specifically.
• Interpret constitutional amendments as they apply in different situations.
• Become familiar with their rights as US residents.
• Identify their representatives to state and federal government.
• Increase understanding of the representative government system in the US.

Technology Objectives:

Learners will. . .

• Scan web pages to find specific information.
• Input personal information into a website to retrieve personalized information.  

Literacy and ESOL Skills Addressed:

Learners will. . .

• Discuss the definition of representative government.
• Read and summarize a news article in writing.
• Express agreement or disagreement.
• Express opinion orally and in writing.
• Interpret meanings in a historic document.
• Write a descriptive paragraph.
• Orally persuade others.
• Read government publications to locate specific information.

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.
• Interact cooperatively with others.
• Use computers to acquire, process, and manage information.

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