What is “community involvement” and how do we attempt, as a nation of individuals to work together? How can we help inspire others to be involved in the upcoming elections? How is this important to democracy and our communities we live in? What have you done personally, to improve the community you live in? What can we do, as individuals, to influence others in our community to be involved and help us work together?The class will hold a school-wide “Mock Election” on the real candidates and issues. Students will use their project ideas from the “Multiple Intelligences” to select a project in their level, to demonstrate “mastery” of the particular theme standard.
Mock Election Handouts:
candidates
us_senate
issues
past_presidents
Essential Questions:
What is our “Civic responsibility”? Does everyone have these in all countries? What makes us unique? How can I demonstrate my community involvement if I’m too young to vote?
Levels:
2: Community Involvement
3: Civic Roles Around the Globe
4: USA Citizens’ Rights and Responsibilities
5: Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act - ANCSA
On Monday & Tuesday, Oct. 20&21, we will have a guest speaker, Mike Hull, who will share his experiences biking through China and talking about civic responsibilities of indigenous cultures. Mike has a diverse background, as a retired teachers and administrator working extensively in Rural Alaska. The rest of the unit will be spent making up work from our Theme#1 (Cultures) and preparing for the mock election.
l2_sess_210_civic_project
l3_sewh_310_civic_project
l4_seus_410_civic_project
l5_seak_510_civic_project1
All projects due: Friday, November 7, 2008.
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