[LM_NET] New Lesson Plan: Mock Senate Simulation

[Cindy Koeppel <ckoeppel@DIRKSENCENTER.ORG>]

* NEW LESSON PLAN *

MOCK SENATE SIMULATION 

During our annual Congress in the ClassroomŪ workshop -- 
http://www.dirksencenter.org/print_programs_CongressClassroom.htm -- participants 
are asked to introduce the lesson plans, resources, and techniques that have proven 
successful in teaching about Congress in their classrooms.  A 2003 participant, 
Martha McIntosh, Dana Hills High School, Dana Point CA, presented a lesson 
entitled, "Mock Senate Simulation."

This lesson will provide students with an opportunity to research a particular 
senator and write a bill.  They also will select party leaders and learn to 
strategize in a party caucus.  Students will work in a committee, practice 
reciprocity, and conduct mark-up negotiations.  They will learn parliamentary 
procedure and special Senate rules.  Legislative lingo will also be introduced.  
They will participate in a mock Senate activity where they will assume the identity 
of their researched senator and use persuasive skills to pass their bill.  They 
will also formally oppose one bill during floor debate.  Finally, they will 
participate in one filibuster, invoke cloture, and attempt a discharge petition.

Find Mock Senate Simulation at:  
http://www.congresslink.org/print_lp_mocksenatesimulation.htm 


Cindy Koeppel
ckoeppel@dirksencenter.org
 
The Dirksen Congressional Center
2815 Broadway 
Pekin, IL 61554
http://www.dirksencongressionalcenter.org

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