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Download full textCabrera, Ed – 1999
In this lesson plan, students are assigned a member of the California Assembly to research and a political faction to represent. Students examine representative bills voted on by the California Assembly to determine if their member's voting record coincides with the views of their political faction. Ultimately, students must decide whether, and…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Grade 12, High Schools, Interdisciplinary Approach
O'Connor, Bob – 1999
In this lesson plan, students role play members of the Cabinet of the President of the United States. Cabinet members must define and defend their highest priority programs for the coming fiscal year. Students must identify a pressing current issue before their particular Cabinet department and prepare an action plan, with possible alternative…
Descriptors: Federal Government, Grade 12, High Schools, Interdisciplinary Approach
Virginia State Dept. of Education, Richmond. Div. of Vocational Education. – 1977
This publication was developed as an aid for industrial cooperative training coordinators in the teaching of general related topics for 11th and 12th grade cooperative programs. Major emphasis is on innovative types of materials which can be used to stimulate the type of students who have difficulty in adjusting to traditional teaching materials…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cooperative Education, Educational Games, Grade 11
Mac Donald, David R.; Karayan, Michael S. – 1999
In this lesson plan, the city of Malibu (CA) is at the mercy of the weather phenomenon El Nino. The press secretary for the Mayor of Malibu recognizes an opportunity to turn this potential natural disaster into a re-election campaign. A task force will be assembled to protect the lives and property of the community. Students role play members of…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, City Government, Elections, Emergency Programs
Peer reviewedEvans, Carole – History and Social Science Teacher, 1989
Discusses the challenges of making a grade 12 law course come alive. Suggests using oral simulation work such as mock trials, moot courts, and adversarial debates. Illustrates the use of the "Grade A Contract" to keep students on task and promote skill support, and presents an outline of a moot court enactment. (LS)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Experiential Learning, Foreign Countries, Grade 12
Wisconsin State Dept. of Education, Madison. – 1978
The document outlines a semester-long 12th grade study of criminal law which is accomplished through an examination of Wisconsin and constitutional law. Six sections comprise the teaching outline. Section I, The Legislative Process, considers the legislature, various statutes and terminologies, revision of legislation, and penalties. Section II,…
Descriptors: Citizenship, Correctional Institutions, Court Litigation, Court Role
Denver Univ., CO. Denver Research Inst. – 1988
This federally-funded project developed computer-based simulations in the area of job-related social skills for youth, ages 16-21, who are handicapped and are in transition between school and work (i.e., high school juniors and seniors). This population included students with learning disabilities, mild retardation, and emotional disturbances. The…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Criticism, Curriculum Development, Emotional Disturbances
