Culminating Tasks
(Projects)
#1
Newspaper article that displays your knowledge of federalism in the writing and how the process of amending the Constitution
reflects federalism at work.(2008). More details to be given in class. (project due October 7)
#2
Small poster which discusses a major 1st,4th,5th,6th,or 8th amendment
issue and analysis/evaluation of the issue. More details in class (project due November 2)
#3
A letter to a California or United States member of the government. The letter will deal with ways of increasing voter turnout
or other issues to be announced at the time the project is introduced to the class. It will be written using a business letter
format. Addresses will be given in class and others can be found online. Use http://www.house.gov/ to find your representative in Washington D.C. All letters must be turned in contained within an addressed and stamped envelope
but not sealed so I can read the letter before it is sent. Extra credit will be given to any student that receives
a response and brings it in before Jan 29. (project due whenever but you will not get response if late-grade goes in Nov 12)
SERVICE
LEARNING PROJECT TO BE ANNOUNCED
#4 Power Point Presentation. Each student, using
Congress.org, will choose a bill currently active in Congress. Using Power Point, each student will present the bill to the
class. You will explain the possible impact of the bill, who supports the bill, etc. Using Power Point will be explained and
you will be expected to speak to the class while presenting.
(Presented Late Nov Early Dec Subject to change due to
computer lab)
#5 As the culmination of the election simulation, each group will present
a campaign speech outlining what the group plans for the United States for the next 4 years. You will identify problems. Offer
solutions, and describe the way in which you will get congress to support your plans. There will be other aspects (Mock
election, commercials, debates etc.)to this projects announced during the week of the project.
(due January 20)
