SS122.4
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Civics Standard 2.4 - Level 12
Students know how public policy* is developed at the local, state, and national levels.
Standard in Kid Friendly Language
How is public policy made at each level?
Who can create public policy?
What is the relationship between the branches of government?
How can an individual get a question answered or problem solved at each level?
Standard Unwrapped
KNOW
Who makes public policy at the city, county, state, and national levels of government
Who are my representatives at the local, state and national levels of government
What district am I in at the state and national level.
How can I contact my representative/senators for the state and national level?
ABLE TO DO
Write a letter to a state congressmen and a national congressmen.
Take a test on public policy at the local, state and national levels.
Discuss various issues in redistricting and reapportionment in the House of Representatives.
Discuss various current issues at the local, state and national levels.
Instructional Strategies
Text
PowerPoint Presentation
Lecture/Discussion
Notes
Video Series (The House of Representatives, The Senate)
Internet project (Writing your congressmen, Writing a letter to the editor)
Assessment Strategies
Chapter Test
Unit Test
Resources
Congressional Leadership Worksheet
Official site of Representative Marilyn Musgrave
4th Congressional District of Colorado
Official site of Senator Wayne Allard
Official site of Senator Ken Salazar
Official site of State Senator Greg Brophy
Colorado State Representative District
Colorado State Senate District (You need to enter district #1)
Projects and Activities
Write a letter/email to either your state senator or state representative.
Write a letter/email to either your national representative or one of your national senators.
Create a letter to the editor about a national, state and local issue.
