Create a More Perfect Union Government Summative Assessment - Essential Standard - Claim and Evidence

Throughout our Government Unit…. Many of you asked great questions as to why things are done the way they are in our Government system and/or disagreed with how things are done. This lead us as teachers to write down those questions and now it is your turn to research and find out why, but then find a BETTER solution to the issue! You are going to Create a More Perfect Union!! :)

All Students will... Choose a topic, create a claim and anticipate a counterclaim, conduct research using multiple resources on chosen topic (claim and counterclaim). Fill out Claim and Evidence Graphic Organizer and present evidence to support claim with reason for wanting the change to create a more perfect union and community.

Possible ideas... Should Women have to enter in the Draft? Should the death penalty be allowed in the US? Is torture justified when dealing with terrorists? Should the United States allow assisted suicide in all states? Should Teenagers be tried differently than their adult counterparts? Should zoos exist? Should the US ban Junk Food from Schools? Should Stores sell Violent Video Games to Minors? Should secondary education (7-12) start later than elementary education? (K-6) Should the US add extra taxes on Soda? Should students be graded on achievement or growth? Should we move to 4 10 hour day of school days? Should grade level be based off their intelligence level? Should summer break be 1 month but have more breaks during school year (no change to total school days) Should the Dakota access pipeline be used? Should Women have to enter in the Draft? Should Iowa raise the minimum wage? Should the US enforce Same-Sex Schools? Should students in school sports have to be in gym class? Should Presidents and Governors have the power to pardon criminals? Should Fireworks be allowed in Iowa? Should Presidential elections be based on electoral college or popular vote? Should middle school have recess? Should the US have a flat tax rate? Should athletes be able to kneel during the National Anthem? Should we change the entrance/exit at PV Junior High? Should service learning hours be a requirement to graduate? Is standardized testing improving schools in America? Should be Backpacks allowed at PV Secondary Schools? Should students be vaccinated to be able to go to school?

Ideas of how to reach out to Local, State or National Representatives: Public Service Announcement (PSA) Adobe Spark Video (Images and talking) Share PSA with Social Media post to announce Letter to a Local, State or National Level Representative or to the Editor Petition - written argument with signatures Brochure Other - needs approval Possible Sources: Debate.org, allsides.com, newsela.com (pro/com), *procon.org Project Due: 1/23-1/24

Rubric - (Please see Website for rubric details) Exceeds - Easy to understand claim and supporting multiple/strong evidence and reasons Meets Explain the claim and has evidence and reason Needs Hard to follow the claim, evidence or reason