8.SS.31.A
Describe governmental and democratic processes such as voting, due process, and caucuses using simulations and models.
Grade 8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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governmental processesdemocratic processesvotingdue processcaucusessimulationsmodels
Skills
- describe (governmental and democratic processes) #dok1
- use (simulations and models to understand processes) #dok2
- explain (the purpose and function of voting, due process, and caucuses) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can describe governmental and democratic processes such as voting, due process, and caucuses. #dok1
- I can use simulations and models to demonstrate how voting, due process, and caucuses work. #dok2
- I can explain the purposes and functions of voting, due process, and caucuses in a democracy. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Participation in civic life requires understanding and engaging in governmental and democratic processes.
- Simulations and models help students experience and internalize the procedures and importance of civic practices like voting, due process, and caucuses.
Essential Questions
- How do democratic processes such as voting, due process, and caucuses support a functioning government?
- What are the key steps involved in voting, due process, and caucuses?
- How do simulations and models help us learn about government and democracy?
- Why is it important for citizens to participate in governmental and democratic processes?
- How might these civic processes look different in various types of government?