7.SS.23.A
Describe governmental and democratic processes such as voting, due process, and caucuses using simulations and models.
Grade 7 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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governmental processesdemocratic processesvotingdue processcaucusessimulationsmodels
Skills
- describe (governmental and democratic processes) #dok1
- identify (governmental and democratic processes) #dok1
- explain (steps involved in voting, due process, and caucuses) #dok2
- use (simulations and models to demonstrate processes) #dok2
- analyze (how simulations and models represent real-life processes) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can describe the steps involved in governmental and democratic processes such as voting, due process, and caucuses. #dok1
- I can identify examples of voting, due process, and caucuses in democratic systems. #dok1
- I can use simulations and models to show how governmental and democratic processes work. #dok2
- I can explain how voting, due process, and caucuses are carried out in a democracy. #dok2
- I can analyze the effectiveness of simulations and models in representing governmental processes. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Understanding governmental and democratic processes helps students actively participate in civic life.
- Simulations and models provide hands-on experiences to deepen understanding of complex civic procedures.
Essential Questions
- What are the steps involved in common governmental and democratic processes such as voting, due process, and caucuses?
- Why are voting, due process, and caucuses important in a democratic society?
- How can simulations and models help us better understand governmental processes?
- In what ways do simulations and models accurately reflect real-life democratic processes?
- What challenges might arise when using simulations to represent processes like voting or caucuses?