Main Objective
Students will be able to explain the role of interest groups in the electoral process.
Additional Objectives
- be able to research and analyze an interest group to determine its effectiveness.
Interest Groups
90
Minute Curriculum
Activities
Download 90-minute lesson plan.
– PPT: Organizing and Interest Groups in the Electoral Process with Interactive Notes
– Interest Group Research (Group Project)
– Interest Groups Assignment Menu (Optional)
HW: Finish Interest Group Research (Due Day 6)
HW: Finish Interest Groups Assignment Menu (Optional)
HW: Each student should take a photo to showcase how they are participating during the campaign season. Then upload to the website or Facebook page, or share on Social Media using #Participate101.
Materials
– PPT: Organizing and Interest Groups in the Electoral Process with Interactive Notes
– Assignment Menu: Interest Groups (Optional)
– Computer and Internet Access for Research
60
Minute Curriculum
Activities
Download 60-minute lesson plan.
– PPT: Organizing and Interest Groups in the Electoral Process with Interactive Notes (SKIP THE VIDEOS TO SAVE TIME)
– Interest Group Research (Group Project)
– Interest Groups Assignment Menu (Optional)
HW: Finish Interest Group Research (Due Day 6)
HW: Finish Interest Groups Assignment Menu (Optional)
HW: Each student should take a photo to showcase how they are participating during the campaign season. Then upload to the website or Facebook page, or share on Social Media using #Participate101.
Materials
– PPT: Organizing and Interest Groups in the Electoral Process with Interactive Notes
– Computer and Internet Access for Research
30
Minute Curriculum
Activities
Download 30-minute lesson plan.
– PPT: Organizing and Interest Groups in the Electoral Process with Interactive Notes
– Interest Group Research (Group Project) For Homework
– Interest Groups Assignment Menu (Optional)
HW: Finish Interest Group Research (Due Day 6)
HW: Finish Interest Groups Assignment Menu (Optional)
HW: Each student should take a photo to showcase how they are participating during the campaign season. Then upload to the website or Facebook page, or share on Social Media using #Participate101.
Materials
– PPT: Organizing and Interest Groups in the Electoral Process with Interactive Notes
– Computer and Internet Access for Research
Standards
- Iowa Core SS.9–12.PSCL.1
- Understand the rights and responsibilities of each citizen and demonstrate the value of lifelong civic action.
- Iowa Core SS.9–12.PSCL.5
- Understand strategies for effective political action that impact local, state, and national governance.
