The Civics Assignment is now over.  I hope you enjoyed yourself.

History and Structure of American Government

Civics Project Requirement -  2011

 

Mr. Stanley – Social Studies Department

 

As part of the requirement for United States Government, students will choose to do one project among the following:

 

Volunteer Assignments

• Choose a candidate (for example, any of the City of Lynn offices – Ward Councilor; Councilor-at-Large; School Committee; etc.) and work for them in their campaign offices for a minimum of 15 hours.

 

Writing Assignments

• Attend one of the following and write a two page report on it:
• Lynn City Council Meeting (see me first)
• Lynn School Committee Meeting (see me first)
• An organized political event, for example a Democratic, Republican, Tea  Party or “Occupy Boston” event.
• Interview one of the people running for office in the “Volunteer Assignments” section above.
• A report (maybe a poster?) focusing on a current political race, or individual candidate and/or opponent.

Due Date

Proof of completion of any of the Volunteer Assignments, or one of the written assignments to be passed in by Wednesday, November 9, 2011.  Either a note on campaign letterhead or an e-mail to stanleyt@lynnschools.org from a published campaign website will be accepted.