Lesson Plan

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Lesson Plan
Course Title: Principles of Architecture and Construction
Session Title: City Government, Lesson 1 of 2
Performance Objective:
When lesson in completed, students will be familiar with different types of city government and be
familiar with their own city government website.
Specific Objectives:
• To become familiar with state, county, and city government
• To understand the different types of city government, Council-Manager and Mayor-Council
• To know which type of city government their own city uses
• To know name of their Mayor and other elected officials
• To be familiar with their city departments and website
Preparation
TEKS Correlations:
130.42. c
(30) The student reads regulations and contracts to ensure ethical and safety elements are
observed. The student is expected to:
(A) study regulations and codes to identify those applicable to the local area;
(B) locate and implement regulations and codes applicable to tasks and projects;
(C) comply with local, state, and federal agencies and model code-setting organizations;
Interdisciplinary Correlations:
United States Government
113.35.c
(6) Economics. The student understands the roles played by local, state, and national governments
in both the public and private sectors of the U.S. free enterprise system. The student is expected to:
(A) analyze government policies that influence the economy at the local, state, and national levels;
Teacher Preparation:
1. Teacher will be familiar with local city website.
2. Teacher will understand local procedures for construction, plan review, permits, etc.
Instructional Aids:
1. Occupational Outlook Handbook (Bureau of Labor and Statistics government website)
Equipment Needed:
1. Computer with Internet Access for each student
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Introduction
Introduction (LSI Quadrant I):
ASK: What is local government?
SHOW: Teacher may discuss why it is important to have rules and regulations.
ASK: How would local government be important to someone in Architecture and Construction
careers?
SHOW: Teacher will give several examples.
1. An architect might have to submit plans for review.
2. An electrician might have to obtain permits before wiring a house.
3. A business owner might have to apply for a zoning change before opening a new business.
Outline
Outline (LSI Quadrant II):
Begin PowerPoint presentation.
MI
Outline
I.
Title Slide
II. Local Government
State Government
County Government
City Government
Notes to Instructor
Teacher will pass out
Handout 1 for Notes.
Each state in the
United States is
divided into counties.
Exceptions are
Louisiana (parishes)
and Alaska (boroughs)
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III. Different Types of City Government
Council-Manager
Mayor-Council
IV. Council-Manager Government
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Councilmen and Mayor are elected by
citizens, usually based on districts (areas of
residence).
Councilmen and Mayor are usually employed
full-time in other careers and volunteer for the
city positions.
Councilmen and Mayor depend on a City
Manager to carry out daily administrative
duties.
V. Mayor-Council Government
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Strong Mayor System—Mayor is elected,
works full-time, and oversees all city
departments
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Weak Mayor System—Mayor is elected, has
some administrative duties, but must subject
to the City Council
VI. Discussion Questions
Students will visit city
website in Guided
Practice later in the
lesson plan. This
might be a good time
to introduce the
website that students
will use for that
activity.
Teacher should stress
that each city
government is
uniquely structured.
The departments
listed are generic and
may or may not exist
in a particular city. For
example, in some
cities, the engineering
employees are part of
the Public Works
department.
How is our City Government organized?
Who is our Mayor?
VII. Possible City Departments
City Attorney
Economic Development
Engineering
Public Works
Community Development/Planning
Parks and Recreation
Utilities
Public Safety
EMS/Fire
Information Technology
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Verbal
Linguistic
Logical
Mathematical
Visual
Spatial
Musical
Rhythmic
Bodily
Kinesthetic
Intrapersonal
Interpersonal
Naturalist
Existentialist
Application
Guided Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
See Handout 2
Teacher will direct students to visit their own city or municipal website and answer the following
questions.
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What types of information can be found on this site?
Who is the city manager?
Who are the city councilmen?
What information can be found regarding permits?
What fees are required for permits?
Where would one go to obtain permits?
Independent Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
(See Handout 3)
Students will use the Occupational Outlook Handbook or other internet sites to conduct career
investigation. Students may choose from the following careers: Urban/Regional Planner, City
Manager, Civil Engineer, Highway Maintenance Workers, or Construction and Building Inspectors.
Summary
Review (LSI Quadrants I and IV):
Question: What did you learn today about our City Government?
Answer: Answers will vary.
Question: Would you consider a career in City Government?
Answer: If yes, what career?
Evaluation
Formal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III, IV):
Teacher will use Rubric to assess student work on Guided Practice (Handout 2) and Independent
Practice (Handout 3).
There will be no formal assessment as this is only Lesson 1 of 2. Assessment will be included in
Lesson 2.
Extension
Extension/Enrichment (LSI Quadrant IV):
Teacher will arrange for students to attend a City Council meeting to observe local government in
action.
Teacher will arrange for city officials to visit classroom to speak to students about their duties and
role in city government.
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Student Handout 1
Course Title: Principles of Architecture and Construction
Session Title: City Government
Notes
Local Government
Different Types of
City Government
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Council-Manager
Mayor-Council
_________________Mayor System
_________________Weak Mayor System—Mayor is elected, has
some administrative duties, but must subject to the City Council
Possible City
Departments
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Student Handout 2
Course Title: Principles of Architecture and Construction
Session Title: City Government
City Website
1. What types of information can be found on this site?
2. Who is the city manager?
3. Who are the city councilmen?
4. What information can be found regarding permits?
5. What fees are required for permits?
6. Where would one go to obtain permits?
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Student Handout 3
Course Title: Principles of Architecture and Construction
Session Title: City Government
Career Investigation
Activity:
You will use the Occupational Outlook Handbook or other internet sites to conduct career
investigation. You may choose from the careers listed below. Circle the career of your choice.
Urban/Regional Planner
City Manager
Civil Engineer
Highway Maintenance Workers
Construction and Building Inspectors
1. What training or qualifications are required for this position?
2. Describe the work environment.
3. What is the job outlook for this career?
4. What are the earnings for this career?
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City Government Rubric
Course Title: Principles of Architecture and Construction
Session Title: City Government
Activity to be
assessed
Student
Handout 2,
City Website
Student
Handout 3,
Career
Investigation
Points Earned
1-12 points
13-25 points
26-38 points
39-50 points
3 or less
questions
answered,
minimal
answers
3-4 questions
answered,
partially
complete
answers
4-5 questions
answered,
partially
complete
answers
5-6 questions
answered,
accurate and
complete
answers
1-12 points
13-25 points
26-38 points
39-50 points
Career
Choice
circled, 1
question
answered
2 questions
answered
3 questions
answered
4 questions
answered,
accurate and
complete
answers
using the
Occupational
Outlook
Handbook
Total Points
Earned
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