The primary purpose of this activity is to introduce each student to a framework of political and social values which may be used to evaluate the validity of any public policy debate, bill, law, etc. To encourage students to comprehend these points of emphasis and relate them to the study of the three branches of our federal government. Students will identify their interests with a political party. The White House - Students will take a virtual tour of the White House and then report to class what they learned about the White House form this tour. Topical Discussions - The purpose of this activity is to encourage students to share their opinions on controversial topics and to be able to state why they hold those particular beliefs.
Students are to use discussion, negotiation, and political skill to make a group decision.
United States Government Lesson Plans by George Cassutto - Offers a great number of lesson plans aimed at the second grade. U.S. Constitution and Amendments - The students will begin to learn about our framework for government and examine the actual document ans see its direct impact on their lives. Voting in Legislatures - This activity may be used in connection with a social studies unit on local and state government. The purpose of this lesson is to help students become aware of the rights and responsibilities of voting. We the People - This lesson would take a few class periods.