Instructors new to teaching AP U.S. Government and Politics classes, as well as seasoned veterans, will find this teaching guide an invaluable resource. Using a project-based approach to civics education, the lessons emphasize real-world relevance, encourage political action, and reflection on the approach to and impact of their projects.

Concepts

american politics, political campaigns, elections, mock elections, civics

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Set aside considerable prep time to examine the booklet and to determine how you will incorporate the modules into your course curriculum

Classroom Considerations

• The 76-page teaching guide is divided into four modules: Investigate and Learn; Action Plan; Take Action, and Report and Celebrate
• Each module includes an overview, lesson plans, activities, implementation options, and links to how-to videos

Pros

• The framework identifies the core skills class members will develop as they progress through each module
• The topic for each lesson (federalism, for example) is also identified

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.11-12.1 SL.11-12.3