One Government, Above All
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How can I improve my country's government type?
There are many things that we, as citizens, wish we could change about our government. This is your chance to voice your opinion about what you see wrong in our modern-day government and propose possible solutions to the problem.
Lesson 1: What is the purpose of government?
To Do:
View “Purpose of Government” video. 👥
Copy the provided document and develop three “I think…” statements to share with the class. 👤
Answer and discuss the question: Do we need a government? 👥
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COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS DEFINED
Social Studies Competencies
1 Analyzing Historical Ideas
1.1 Evaluate historical outcomes in context
1.2 Analyze multiple perspectives
1.3 I can analyze historical sources.
1.4 I can evaluate the importance of people's actions in shaping outcomes.
1.5 I can analyze outcomes as either change, continuity, or both.
English Competencies
2 Writing Effectively
2.1 Introduce, engage, and orient
2.2 Develop message/purpose/ideas
2.3 Language use
2.4 Style
2.5 Conclusion
2.6 Revision
4 Conducting Research
4.1 Construct a research question
4.2 Identify credible resources
4.3 Use systems to gather and organize information
4.4 Evaluate and synthesis findings
Your Performance Task!
Your task is to identify, research, and write about our current government type. You will be writing an appeal to identify issues that you see in our current government type and what proposed changes you think should be implemented.