Government Lesson Plan

Teacher : Covey/Spencer/Wiggins

Course/ Subject:  9th Grade American Government

Date of Instruction:  10/29/24

Opening

(I Do)

Standard:

SSCG15d - Examine how recent policy changes and Supreme Court rulings have impacted the campaign finance process.

Learning Targets:

I can explain how policy reform and Supreme Court rulings have changed campaign spending.

Success Criteria:

I can explain what BCRA stands for.

I can explain the Federal Election Act of 1971.

I can identify who sponsored the BRCA of 2002 and what it’s bipartisan effort meant.

I can explain the focus of the BRCA.

I can explain the current limits on contributions made by individuals.

I can explain limits on PAC donations.

I can explain the affected and unaffected aspects of the 2014 Supreme Court ruling on campaign spending.

Introduction/Connection: 

CNN 10

Direct Instruction:

Google Slides with Video lecture

Illustrated Notes

Work Period

(You do/We do)

Guided Practice:  

One pager to complete with Google Slides

Independent/Collaborative Practice/Differentiation:

Pod Quiz

Illustrated Learning Sheet

*Work on project

Closing  (We Check)

Summarize/Check for Understanding:

Complete Google Quiz