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 UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 1 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) . III. Different Types of City Government Council-Manager Mayor-Council IV. Council-Manager Government • • • 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 UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 2 • Strong Mayor System—Mayor is elected, works full-time, and oversees all city departments • 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 • • • • • • • • • • 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. UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 3 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. UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 4 Student Handout 1 Course Title: Principles of Architecture and Construction Session Title: City Government Notes Local Government Different Types of City Government • • • • • 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 UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 1 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? UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 1 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? UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 1 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 UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 1