Audience:
Grade 2
Author: Joan Lower Nietubicz
Title: The Importance of Citizen
Participation in Local Government
Abstract: These lessons are designed to encourage citizen
participation by interactive exploration of the democratic process
at the local level. Students will gain awareness with an appreciation
of how local government functions in our democracy.
Standards: Maryland Standards 1.31, 1.33, 7.0, 7.3.1, 8.0
Audience: Grades 5-8
Author: Michael Kijowski
Title: Budget Cutting
Abstract: This lesson teaches the inner workings of real
world politics and demonstrates the difficulty of consensus building
for the common good.
Standards: Delaware Civics Standards 1 and 2
Audience: Grades 11-12
Author: Sharon Weaver
Title: Who Is Protected Under Amendment
Fourteen of the United States Constitution?
Abstract: This lesson focuses on the Fourteenth Amendment's
provisions for equal protection and due process.
Standards: Delaware Civics Standard 2
For more information, contact either Ed Freel (302-831-8943) or Lisa Moreland (302-831-8443).
