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Pacelle, Richard L., Jr. – Political Science Teacher, 1989
Describes a semester long simulation of Supreme Court procedures. Recommends this activity for generating an understanding of the decision making process and the impact of the Justices' personal values and attitudes upon Supreme Court decisions. Notes that the course engages students in the learning process while encouraging the acquisition of…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Decision Making
Cabrera, 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
Alper, Donald K. – Political Science Teacher, 1989
Describes an undergraduate class simulation project used to engage student interest in and knowledge of both "The Federalist Papers" and anti-federalist writings. Discusses the importance of simulation in the classroom and provides information concerning implementation of this technique. Notes that the simulation provides experience in…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Dramatic Play, Higher Education
Lenchner, Paul – Political Science Teacher, 1989
Describes an activity for use as an introduction to a U.S. government course. Involves placing the students in a you-be-the-judge situation through the consideration of a Supreme Court case. Requires essay writing, small group work, and reporting to the class. Points out that these exercises provide structure for the course. (KO)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Constitutional Law, Decision Making, Dramatic Play
Fix, Terry – 1999
This lesson plan imagines the student as part of a delegation to a special meeting of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)-sponsored Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council being held in Brussels, Belgium, where the topic of discussion is a proposal by several NATO members to invite independent republics of the former Soviet Union to become…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Curriculum Enrichment, Foreign Countries, Grade 10
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
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