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- 6th - 12th
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Students strengthen their understanding of the connection between their local government and the needs and interests of their community. They conduct and analyze surveys to investigate the stance of local politicians on certain issues. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students, in groups, investigate the purpose and jurisdiction of government agencies assigned to regulate different science/technology/health issues, then describe situations in which agencies might have a disagreement, and stage a mock hearing. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Student examine the working of the Executive Branch of the US government and the existence of non-profit public interest groups. They research government agencies that provide services and programs to non-profit organizations with related interests. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine what activities local governments are responsible for. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students study wildlife management and identify the appropriate government agencies that are in charge. They examine different wildlife management techniques. They write a letter showing interest in the activities of one of the agencies. Full Review »
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- 12th
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Students create flyers describing the services offered by local government agencies or volunteer organizations. They contact agencies or institutions, read authentic documents, and gather information to develop their flyers. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 11th
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Students explain how state, county and local governments in Indiana are organized and how they affect the lives of citizens. In small groups, they create a poster of either state, local or county offices of government and make a list of the types of authority and decisions that their chosen level of government makes. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students examine the basic functions of each level of government. They take a walk around the neighborhood and identify what is taken care of by local government agencies, explore various websites, and prepare a PowerPoint presentation and newsletter. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify and explore the ways in which businesses, government, and community organizations provided helpful information. A list of local agencies is comprised and students list questions which are appropriate to ask at these agencies. This lesson is intended for students acquiring English. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students examine the impact of Administrative Agencies on their daily life and discuss the ideas behind the creation of government agencies. They also explore due process and pose as applicants, hearing officers, and reviewing judges in welfare benefit cases and a school suspension case. Full Review »
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