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Develop a simulation component with a lesson plan that will engage the students in a political
event.
Introduction
Your assignment for
this activity is to research a person who made a difference in America by being politically active. You will assume the role of the person and be required to play a part in a scenario designed for that particular
person. Example: Your role may be
to be President John F. Kennedy talking about the “Bay of Pigs” incident.
The answer you want to discover
is how this person you are playing impact your life by being politically active.
The Task
The Task is to learn about
politics and how it impacts your life. You will be playing a role of someone
who has had an impact in history.
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Describe
the problem you character faced in this situation;
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did your
character make the right choice in his or her actions;
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name other
factors that played a part in your characters decisions;
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analyze
how history reflected this decision;
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summarized
the persons knowledge and ability to act on this problem;
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did this
action change history and if so how;
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you will
be required to speak for 7 minutes and turn in a one page outline of your speech;
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poster,
charts, or
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power
point presentation can be used.
The Process
The idea of this process
is to allow you the opportunity to step in to the shoes of someone who has had to make a decision that impacted your life. It also can be an opportunity for you to learn about a politician or political event
that would give you better understanding of being political engaged.
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You will be given an opportunity
to select a real person that has made a difference in America. (subject to the
approval of the instructor)
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Once your role has been selected
you will research your character and the situation you have elected to discuss.
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You will create a one page document
describing the person
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You will create a one page document
describing the event
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You will create a one page outline
of your speech.
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The speech can not exceed 7 minutes. All documents will be turned in to the instructor at the time of the speech.
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Student can be creative in their
presentation of the event.
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Two students can perform together
if the scenario allows such as a Presidential debate.
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Class members will evaluate
the content and the performance
Evaluation
The evaluation will be based
on the knowledge of your character and the event being portrayed.
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Beginning
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Developing
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Accomplished
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Exemplary
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Score |
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Knowledge
of the
person being played |
Minimum knowledge expressed |
Good start. |
Well developed.
characterization
And development
of the
role |
Excellent characterization
And development
of the
role |
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Knowledge
of the
Event
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Minimum knowledge expressed. |
Good start. |
Well developed.
Description of the event |
Excellent
Description
of the event |
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Sincerity
of the performance
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Minimum use of sincerity expressed. |
Good Start. |
Well Developed.
mastery of performance |
Showed a true appreciation
of the
role
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Ability to defend characters actions
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Minimum ability to defend character |
Good Start. |
Well Developed
mastery of performance |
Excellent
Analyze
of
the characters participation |
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Conclusion
The objective of this exercise is to provide you with an opportunity to investigate a person that has made a difference
because they were politically involved. Do you think it is important to be politically
engaged in college?
If not, why? How could you become politically engaged?
Last updated on August 15, 1999. Based on a template from The WebQuest
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