The Center on Congress Learning Modules - Complete the chart below. You are to access the website www.centeroncongress.org/interactivelearning-modules for the content to be placed in the boxes. Additionally, you should feel prepared to discuss your findings.
Name of Learning Module
Completed Task
Overarching Statement about the
section (significance) unless directed
otherwise.
Public Criticisms of Congress
Pick 3 out of the 4 criticisms of
congress, list the criticism, what
people say and what your
opinion is on the criticism.
Impact of Congress on Everyday
Life
In each of the main “rooms,”
describe two items that are
effected by congress
A Day in the Life of A Member of
Congress
Describe a day.
What is the most important part
of the day?
What is the most challenging
part of the day?
You must make it to the end of
the day. What does the narrator
say at the end of the day?
Bedroom –
Bathroom –
Kitchen -
Do you believe that this is a typical day
for a congressman? Why/Why not
A Representative Back Home
LIST 15 things a congressman
would do in their home district
Deciding Federal Spending
Priorities
Create your own budget.
What was most important to
you?
When compared to the actual
budget, what were you most
surprised about regarding
spending.
Interesting Backgrounds of
Members of Congress
Spotlight 5 Members of
Congress. What is their
occupation and why do you think
they might be a good/bad
member of congress based upon
this occupation.
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Members of Congress Who
Became President
Of the presidents who were not
in congress, list three which
surprised you or were notable
for not being in congress.
How many of our presidents
have been congressmen?
Do you think there is a correlation
between serving in congress and
presidential success? Why/Why not?
Deciding How to Vote In
Congress
Pick three events/meetings from
the events leading up to the
vote. At least one must be
fromafter your first flight.
Describe their opinion
The Dynamic Legislative Process
Explain in general process as
desctibed inhow a bill becomes a
law.
How is this different from a book
explanation of the same process?
How to Contact a Legislator
Effectively
Describe the steps/tips in
contacting a legislator. You will
eventually be required to write a
letter to one of your
congressmen.
Why must you follow proper protocol?
Avenues of Civic Participation
What acts of civic participation
had the lowest rates or
participation? Why do you think?
What is one way you could be more
active as a member of society?
Individuals Who Make a
Difference
Highlight two people from this
section. What was their
contribution?
What impact can individuals have on
society?
The favorite thing I learned was:
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