Goal/Objective

Lesson Outline

Prior Knowledge Needed -

Basic knowledge of chart reading and organizational systems.

Materials, Text, Media, Handouts

• City handouts
• Field trips
• City brochures

Introduction

Pose question to students: Who’s your city mayor and city council representative?

Vocabulary

• City council
• Councilman
• Councilwoman
• Councilman and Councilwoman-at-large
• Mayor pro tem
• Term limit

Activity

Take the students to the City Hall to witness the city government at work.

Extension / Enrichment Activity

Mock-election in the classroom.

Evaluation Activity

A test to name the city officials, duties and responsibilities.

Real-Life Connection

Relate solutions to needs.

Bridges Accommodations

Participates in elections.

Benchmark Assessment

The student applies general Social Studies knowledge to a wide range of situations.