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
- The State Legislature Raises the Minimum Age to Drive: How Can I Affect Change?
- A Lecture on Organizing and Interest Groups in the Electoral Process w/ Interactive Notes
- Group Research Activity
Homework: Finish Interest Group Research; Assignment Menu (Optional); Each student who is involved in a cause should take a picture of themselves demonstrating how they are participating. This is voluntary only.
Materials
- Download the 90-Minute Lesson Plan Here
- Organizing and Interest Groups in the Electoral Process PowerPoint
- Interest Groups Assignment Menu
- Optional: Internet for Student Research
Other Resources: References for Day 4
60
Minute Curriculum
Activities
- The State Legislature Raises the Minimum Age to Drive: How Can I Affect Change?
- A Lecture on Organizing and Interest Groups in the Electoral Process w/ Interactive Notes
- Group Research Activity
Homework: Finish Interest Group Research; Assignment Menu (Optional); Each student who is involved in a cause should take a picture of themselves demonstrating how they are participating. This is voluntary only.
Materials
- Download the 60-Minute Lesson Plan Here
- Organizing and Interest Groups in the Electoral Process PowerPoint
- Interest Groups Assignment Menu
- Optional: Internet for Student Research
Other Resources: References for Day 4
30
Minute Curriculum
Activities
- The State Legislature Raises the Minimum Age to Drive: How Can I Affect Change?
- A Lecture on Organizing and Interest Groups in the Electoral Process w/ Interactive Notes
- Group Research Activity
Homework: Finish Interest Group Research; Assignment Menu (Optional); Each student who is involved in a cause should take a picture of themselves demonstrating how they are participating. This is voluntary only.
Materials
- Download the 30-Minute Lesson Plan Here
- Organizing and Interest Groups in the Electoral Process PowerPoint
- Interest Groups Assignment Menu
- Optional: Internet for Student Research
Other Resources: References for Day 4
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.
