Republic Means: Represent Me
Do representatives always act in the best interest of their constituents?
In this lesson, students investigate the principle of republicanism by asking how government representatives decide and act upon what constituents want. Students watch short videos, research their representatives, analyze and amend a bill, and at the end of the lesson draft a letter to their members in Congress.
Objectives:
- Explain how Americans are represented in Congress.
- Describe how Congress works in committees.
- Analyze a Congressional bill and amend it.
- Synthesize communications with representatives in Congress.
Assessment:
To measure students’ abilities to apply what they learned about how they are represented, students will draft a Letter to Your Member of Congress to encourage them to continue advocating for issues that matter to them, which is ultimately what engaged citizens do!
Additionally, a whole class discussion about the compelling questions occurs at the end of the lesson.
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