Internet Programs – AHS.42 – Responsible Citizenship
This is an Advanced High School LifeKnowledge lesson (AHS.42) on Responsible Citizenship that teaches students how to become informed on political issues, understand their responsibilities in the political process, and participate in community-based government. Students research a current issue online, learn proper guidelines for contacting elected representatives, and write a letter to a public official.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Learn how to become informed on issues.
- Learn the responsibilities of being involved in the political process.
- Learn how to participate in community-based government.
- Time required
- Instruction time for this lesson: 50 minutes.
- Grade level
- Advanced High School
- Materials
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- Computer lab with Internet access for each student
- Overhead projector
- AHS.42.TM.A
- AHS.42.TM.B
- AHS.42.TM.C
- AHS.42.AS.A—one per student
- AHS.42.AS.B—one per student
- AHS.42.Assess—one per student
- American flag
- Unit
- Stage Four of Development—SERVE
- Problem Area
- How Do I Grow Others and Contribute to Society.
- Precepts
- E2: Perform leadership tasks associated with citizenship.
- Key Terms
- Bill; Resolution
- Resources
- http://www.firstgov.org; http://www.governmentguide.com; http://www.house.gov; http://www.senate.gov; http://www.talktogov.com
Downloads & Links
Lesson plan
Presentation
Aligned Standards
National Standards
- NSS-C.9-12.5Roles of the Citizen — What are the responsibilities of citizens.