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Curriculum Activity |
Bill Writing Process |
| Week One |
- Introduction and Overview of the program
- Government 101
- Guide to Proper Handshaking
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- Outline goals and objectives of competition
- Basics of political structure and bill writing process
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| Week Two |
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- Begin researching political issues for their bills
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| Week Three |
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- Receive judging criteria and templates to begin writing bills
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| Week Four |
- Political Pyramid
- Personal Timelines
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- Prepare for presentation of bills
- Public speaking coaching
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| Week Five |
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- Bill Presentations to group
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| Week Six |
- Graduation Celebration with personal awards
- Identify continuing group roles
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Important Dates:
Group Recruitment - October 2009 – February 2010
Group Experience Begins - March 2010
Group Bill Competition – April - May 2010
District Bill Competition - May 2010
D.C. Trip - June 15-17 2010
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