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| Which subject | No subject |
| What topic | Abolishing the Senate |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 10 |
| Class size | 20 |
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| Number of slides | 5 |
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No Subject
Abolishing the Senate
Year/Grade 10
30 minutes
20
This lesson meets standards for civic education, critical thinking, and comprehension of governmental structures as outlined in the U.S. National Curriculum.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 mins | Brief overview of the Senate's role in government. Engage students with a question: "What do you think would happen if the Senate was abolished?" |
| 2 | Group Discussion | 10 mins | Divide students into small groups. Provide printed materials on arguments for/against abolishing the Senate. Each group discusses their assigned viewpoint. |
| 3 | Class Discussion | 10 mins | Reconvene as a class. Invite groups to share key points. Encourage respectful debate on differing opinions. |
| 4 | Reflection | 3 mins | Ask students to write a brief personal reflection on what they learned about the Senate and their stance on its abolition. |
| 5 | Homework Assignment | 2 mins | Assign students to write a one-page essay on whether they support or oppose abolishing the Senate, to be submitted electronically by the next class. |
Students will write a one-page essay reflecting their personal stance on the topic of abolishing the Senate. Essays will be submitted electronically, and feedback will be provided without requiring presentations in front of the class.