Economics and Civics

Tobacco bag stringing: Secondary activity seven

In this activity for grades 7–12, students take on the role of legislators who must make a decision concerning the passage of an amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. Students will evaluate the impact of emotional appeal in persuasion. This activity builds on information learned in activities one through six.

Format: lesson plan (grade 8 and 10–12 Social Studies)

By Pauline S. Johnson.

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Congressional committees and the legislative process

Introduces students to the pivotal role that Congressional committees play in the legislative process, focusing on how their own Congressional representatives influence legislation through their committee appointments. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 10 English Language Arts and Social Studies)

Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities