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Project Based Government

Project Based Government features six complete curriculum units developed by BIE that engage students in realistic problem-solving scenarios. Each unit addresses key content standards set forth in the National Standards for Civics and Government in a rigorous and relevant, highly participatory way by focusing on the fundamental mechanics of government as well as important concepts about democracy and civic participation. Each unit contains:

  • Step-by-step directions for the teacher
  • Student handout masters
  • Content background materials for the teacher
  • Assessment rubrics

Field tests in a variety of classrooms have demonstrated the effectiveness of the units. You can learn about -- or download at no cost -- each of the following units.


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unit
A short activity to introduce students to the problem-solving process used in the units
Can We Believe This
The Supreme Court and equal protection rights under the 14th Amendment
Fighting Chance
How political candidates are marketed and issues are spun.
On the Campaign Trail
Federal spending priorities and liberal and conservative views on the role of government
The Better Budget
The legislative process and lobbying strategies
LegiQuest
Constitutions, limited government, and comparative democratic systems
A Government for Xlandia
Local government policymaking and homelessness
Not In My Back Yard

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