1. Students will demonstrate understanding of doing web based research to find their contact information.
2. Students will learn to do cut and paste to put the information in a word document.
3. Class will build templates in Microsoft Word for use as a classroom.
4. Each student will then build their own template for personal use.
Results Presentation:
1. By the end of the class period the class should have a boilerplate prepared that will allow the class to send off e-mails to all their lawmakers concerning any issue that concerns them.
2. The students will show the letters that they have written individually as well.
Assessment:
1. Students will be assessed for their participation during the classroom portion of the exercise.
2. Students final output will be graded.
Supporting Activities and Activities Post Computer Use:
1. It should be possible for the class template to be saved for future use.
2. Every time the class discusses current events, they should be able to reach a consensus and send a quick letter.
3. The goal is to keep the students’ participation in the democratic process in the back of their minds until it becomes second nature.
113.7(17) Government. The student understands the framework of government created by the U.S. Constitution. The student is expected to:
(C) Distinguish between national and state governments and compare their responsibilities in the U.S. federal system.
(19) Citizenship. The student understands the importance of individual participation in the democratic process. The student is expected to:
(A) Explain how individuals can participate in civic affairs and political parties at the national level.
113.23(15) Government. The student understands the structure and functions of government created by the Texas Constitution. The student is expected to:
(A) Describe the structure and functions of government at municipal, county, and state levels.