Kemppainen

Title of Lesson: Marquette residents exercising their 1st Amendment Rights in an attempt to impact public policy and preserve Little Presque Isle

Subject Area: US History

Grade Level: 8

Approximate Time to Do Lesson: Two 45 minute lessons

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Overview: Students will examine how individuals set out to inform their local community of a proposed project that would impact the natural beauty of the region and how their efforts influenced policy. This assignment provides a blueprint of how to effectively advance views in matters of public policy.

Standards Addressed:

  • 8 – P4.2.1 Demonstrate knowledge of how, when, and where individuals would plan
    and conduct activities intended to advance views in matters of public policy, report
    the results, and evaluate effectiveness.

Modifications for Diverse Learning Needs: Guided Notes Available. Primary sources of varying difficulty available for students to use on the assessment.

Lesson Objectives: Students will examine what strategies and techniques Marquette residents utilized in order to raise awareness and inspire residents to take action against a proposed campground at Little Presque Isle.

Students will critically analyze primary sources by determining the purpose of the document and identifying any bias that the creator may possess or convey.

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