Profile Sheet PBL Lesson Plan for Diverse Learners Title: Civic Leaders look into Low Voter Turnout Primary Subject Area: Social Studies Outside Subject Areas: Math/Language Arts Description of student roles and problem situation: Students become civically involved when they assume key roles (historian, legal advisor, community liaison, director, member etc.) in a fictitious civic organization, One Voice. Bay County Supervisor of Elections, Mark Anderson reported that voter turnout has been on the decline for the past 3 years and was at an all time low for the past general election. The President feels that this is an issue that this organization should address. Students working in their assumed roles’ will come up with possible solutions and present them to the Board of Directors. Teacher: Millie Carlisle Grade Level: 7 th grade Adaptations for Student from Non-Western culture: Having prior knowledge of the student’s background, I will provide appropriate literature about his native county’s political system. I will have him to compare and contrast this system with that of the United States. This will allow him to relate his prior knowledge to the PBL lesson. I will group this student with his/her same gender. I will also be aware of celebrations, holidays, and holy days whereby this student may be absent, late, or fasting. Adaptations for ESOL Students: For this student I will prepare flashcards with translations and definitions of the key terms in advance. I will provide him with a translation dictionary. For the oral presentation in my PBL lesson, I will have the student prepare the written report in his native language then using the translation feature in word I will have him translate to English. I will check translation for errors and make 1
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Profile SheetPBL Lesson Plan for Diverse Learners
Title: Civic Leaders look into Low Voter TurnoutPrimary Subject Area: Social StudiesOutside Subject Areas: Math/Language ArtsDescription of student roles and problem situation:Students become civically involved when they assume key roles (historian, legal advisor, community liaison, director, member etc.) in a fictitious civic organization, One Voice. Bay County Supervisor of Elections, Mark Anderson reported that voter turnout has been on the decline for the past 3 years and was at an all time low for the past general election. The President feels that this is an issue that this organization should address. Students working in their assumed roles’ will come up with possible solutions and present them to the Board of Directors.Teacher: Millie CarlisleGrade Level: 7th grade
Adaptations for Student from Non-Western culture:Having prior knowledge of the student’s background, I will provide appropriate literature about his native county’s political system. I will have him to compare and contrast this system with that of the United States. This will allow him to relate his prior knowledge to the PBL lesson.I will group this student with his/her same gender. I will also be aware of celebrations, holidays, and holy days whereby this student may be absent, late, or fasting.
Adaptations for ESOL Students:For this student I will prepare flashcards with translations and definitions of the key terms in advance. I will provide him with a translation dictionary. For the oral presentation in my PBL lesson, I will have the student prepare the written report in his native language then using the translation feature in word I will have him translate to English. I will check translation for errors and make any corrections. Using a text read program, I will have student to listen and follow along. Next, I will have him to record his speech in English to play during his presentation.
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Title, Learner Characteristics, Sunshine State Standards
Primary Sunshine State Standards:SS.7.C.2.12: Develop a plan to resolve a state or local problem by researching public policy alternatives, identifying appropriate government agencies to address the issue, and determining a course of action.
SS.7.C.2.13: Examine multiple perspectives on public and current issues
Outside Subject Area Sunshine State Standards from Math:MA.7.S.6.1: Evaluate the reasonableness of a sample to determine the appropriateness ofGeneralization made about the population.
Outside Subject Area Sunshine State Standards from Language Arts:L.A.7.5.2.3: The student will organize and effectively deliver speeches to entertain, inform and persuade, demonstrating appropriate language choices, body language, eye contact, gestures, and the use of supporting graphics and technology.
Learner Characteristics of Middle School Students:Physical: Physical growth tends to be both rapid and uneven.Justification: Growth spurts for boys and girls differ, resulting in girls at this age being larger than boys. Snowman and Biehler stress “To reduce the unhappiness that arises from conflicts between physical attributes and gender roles, you might try to persuade students that being male or female should not in itself determine what a person does.” (83-84). The students will be group heterogeneous so they can understand how all individuals regardless of physical size or gender roles can make equal contributions to society.
Social: The development of interpersonal reasoning leads to greater understanding of the feelings of others. Justification: The students will be able to utilize the interpersonal reasoning as defined by Snowman and Beihler as “the ability to understand the relationships between motives and behavior among a group of people” (85). They can develop societal perspective, this is, action are judged by how they might influence all others, not just those who are immediately concerned.
Emotional: The view of early adolescence as a period of “storm and stress”
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Justification: “Feeling of confusion, anxiety, and depression; extreme mood swings; and low levels of self-confidence are felt to be typical of this age group.” (87) Assuming an active role in the PBL lesson will increase confidence and elevate moods.
Cognitive: Because of the psychological demands of early adolescence, middle school students need a classroom environment that is open, supportive, and intellectually stimulating. Justification: Concentration will be centered round the contents of: coordinates; geographical tools; and the interpretation and comparison of ratio and rates. Students will be intellectually stimulated to undertake the challenge of the PBL.
Cognitive: Self-efficiency becomes an important influence on intellectual and social behavior. Justification: This PBL will set a reasonable timeframe for completion and because the students are grouped together heterogeneous, higher achieving students will excel lower achieving students. Instruction will be clear and verbal praise will be given often to promote self-efficiency.
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Learning Outcomes, Student Role & Problem Situation, Meet the Problem Method
Primary Sunshine State Standards:SS.7.C.2.12: Develop a plan to resolve a state or local problem by researching public policy alternatives, identifying appropriate government agencies to address the issue, and determining a course of action.LO #1: Given a current issue, the student will accurately create a plan to present to the appropriate government agency or agencies that correctly addresses the issues and its concerns. (Synthesis)
SS.7.C.2.13: Examine multiple perspectives on public and current issuesLO #2: Given 5 different views of a public and current issue, the student will design a 10 question questionnaire to gather additional information with an accuracy rate of 80% (Analysis)
Outside Subject Area Sunshine State Standards from Math:MA.7.S.6.1: Evaluate the reasonableness of a sample to determine the appropriateness ofGeneralization made about the population.LO #3: Given the results of a random polling and 5 general statements, the student will accurately decide and justify or argue if all 5 general statements can or cannot be applied to an entire population. (Evaluation)
Outside Subject Area Sunshine State Standards from Language Arts:L.A.7.5.2.3: The student will organize and effectively deliver speeches to entertain, inform and persuade, demonstrating appropriate language choices, body language, eye contact, gestures, and the use of supporting graphics and technology.LO #4: Given the topic of increasing voter turnout, the student will prepare a 3 minute speech accompanied by a 10 slide power point presentation that accurately inform the audience of 2 possible reasons why voter turnout is low and justify an accurate solution for both reasons. (Analysis/Evaluation)
Description of Student Roles and Problem Situation:Students become civically involved when they assume key roles (historian, legal advisor, community liaison, director, member etc.) in a fictitious civic organization, One Voice. Bay County Supervisor of Elections, Mark Anderson reported that voter turnout has been on the decline for the past 3 years and was at an all time low for the past general election. The
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President feels that this is an issue that this organization should address. Students working in their assumed roles’ will come up with possible solutions and present them to the Board of Directors.
Meet the Problem Documents:The Inter Office Memo, Newspaper Clipping, “Why is it Important to Vote” (article) and League of Women Voters county statistics (2011 General Election) are all utilized as “meet the problem"
Our Mission is for Everyone to be Heard
MEMODate: May 20, 2011
TO: Members of 1 Voice
From: Priscilla Braggs, President
Subject: Decrease in Voter Turnout
As you can see from the attached newspaper article, the citizens in Bay County are not turning out to vote. The mission of this organization is to assure that all citizens are represented equally in our society. Please assemble teams (historians, legal analysis, etc) and determine the cause(s) for this decline and recommend appropriate solutions. Each team will be allocated $1000.00 to aid in their research
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I will expect to hear your ideas at our next monthly meeting on June 20, 2011. There you will make your presentations to the Board of Directors. .
Bay County voter turnout under 40 percent in 2011 general election
PANAMA CITY — Bay County voter turnout in the 2011 general elections was 39.65 percent, according to the Bay County Clerk's Office.
That number is significantly lower than 48.53 percent turnout in the county during the last general election.
Bay County Clerk Cynthia A. Johnson said she was disappointed with voter turnout, she said in spite of all efforts made by the Supervisor of Elections Office to increase voter turnout it is still declining.
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Why It Is Important To Vote by Andy Melouver, Political Analyst May 1, 2011
Why is it important to vote? One might think, perhaps, sometimes we take for granted the freedoms we
enjoy without realizing what price was paid so we can enjoy that right or the fact that so many people in
the world aren't given an opportunity to vote and voice their opinion.
Some may argue, "I don't know who/what to vote for." This kind of mentality is not an excuse. Individuals
must educate themselves on the candidates, the propositions, and the issues at hand. Individuals should
not rely on the advice or history of their parent's voting patterns. Voters should take the time and find out
for themselves the things they are voting for. Information on such topics is literally right at our fingertips
and it would be foolish for individuals to not take the time and educate themselves.
Voting History
Voting is a relatively new concept in the history of the government. For the majority of world history,
countries were ruled by kings and dictators and democracy was only a novel concept. It wasn't until
around 550 BC that one of the first democracies was born in some of the territories surrounding Athens,
Greece. Since that time there have been others, but none more compete in giving rights to its citizens like
our own government in the United States of America.
Freedoms Were Bought At A High Price
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You may have heard the saying "nothing in life is free". This couldn't be more accurate than when
describing our freedoms in America; especially the freedom to vote. Sacrifice for this freedom started with
the Revolutionary War. Through this monumental struggle, America won her independence, but not
before many individuals gave their lives to the cause of freedom.
Many Countries Still Don't Have The Right
There are many countries today that are run by governments that don't allow their people to vote. These
rights are even less available to the women of the world who are still struggling to obtain equal rights in
much of the world. So, why should we vote? As Americans we should hold sacred our ability to vote and
voice our opinion. It is our responsibility as citizens to elect officials that we feel will be honest and help
make our country better and safer. As Americans, we should hope that all individuals will take the
opportunity to vote and not let the sacrifice of those that have gone before us be for nothing.
Primary Sunshine State Standards:SS.7.C.2.12: Develop a plan to resolve a state or local problem by researching public policy alternatives, identifying appropriate government agencies to address the issue, and determining a course of action.LO #1: Given a current issue, the student will accurately create a plan to present to the appropriate government agency or agencies that correctly addresses the issues and its concerns. (Synthesis)
SS.7.C.2.13: Examine multiple perspectives on public and current issuesLO #2: Given 5 different views of a public and current issue, the student will design a 10 question questionnaire to gather additional information with an accuracy rate of 80% (Analysis)
Outside Subject Area Sunshine State Standards from Math:MA.7.S.6.1: Evaluate the reasonableness of a sample to determine the appropriateness ofGeneralization made about the population.LO #3: Given the results of a random polling and 5 general statements, the student will accurately decide and justify or argue if all 5 general statements can or cannot be applied to an entire population. (Evaluation)
Outside Subject Area Sunshine State Standards from Language Arts:L.A.7.5.2.3: The student will organize and effectively deliver speeches to entertain, inform and persuade, demonstrating appropriate language choices, body language, eye contact, gestures, and the use of supporting graphics and technology.LO #4: Given the topic of increasing voter turnout, the student will prepare a 3 minute speech accompanied by a 10 slide power point presentation that accurately inform the audience of 2 possible reasons why voter turnout is low and justify an accurate solution for both reasons. (Analysis/Evaluation)
Problem Statement:How can we, as Civic Leaders, increase voter turnout in Bay County in such a way that
We adhere to a $1000.00 research budget We have a solution by June 20, 2011 We abide by all laws, rules, regulations, and ethics. We construct a solution that immediately increase voter turnout and has long term effects.
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Know/Need to Sample Board
What We Know What We Need to KnowVoter turnout is declining Which demographics of voters show the most declineSupervisor of Elections has made efforts to increase voter turnout
Are all precincts showing a decline in voter turnout
Bay County’s voter turnout trailed Florida’s average turnout by 9.75%
What efforts has the Supervisor of Elections made to increase voter turnout
Bay County’s voter turnout is less than 63 of the 67 other counties.
When did voter turnout start declining
Voting is vital part of a democracy What economic changes have taken place in Bay County that might impact voting
Citizens has a responsibility to vote When was the last time the Supervisor of Election purged the registered voter rooster and what method was used.
The Supervisor of Election office overseas voter registration and keep statistics on voters and voter turnout.
What formula is being used to calculate voter turnout.
Are there any complaints of voters disparitiesWhat other organization, agencies etc are involved in the voting processHas polling locations changed locationsHas polling hours changed
Resources
PRINTED SOURCESEngaging the Unengaged Voter: Vote Centers andVoter Turnout, Robert M. Stein Rice University Greg Vonnahme Rice University
Florida 2002: Sluggish Systems, Vanishing Votes, Mercuri, Rebecca, Communications of the ACM; Nov2002, Vol 45 Issue 11, p136-136, 1p
Books:Putnam, Robert D. Bowling Alone: the Collapse and Revival of American Community. New York, NY [u.a.: Simon & Schuster, 2001ISBN# 0684832836
Green, Donald P.; Gerber, Alan S. Get Out the Vote!: How to Increase Voter Turnout. Washington, D.C Brookings Institution Press, 2004. ISBN # 0815732678
NON PRINTED SOURCES (Human)Mark A. Andersen, CERASupervisor of Elections830 West 11th Street, Panama City, FL 32401 * Phone: 850-784-6100
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WEBSITESBay County Supervisor of Elections. http://bayvotes.org/
Florida Divisions of Elections. http://election.myflorida.com/
Bay County Chamber of Commerce http://www.panamacity.org/bay_county/links.aspx
PBL Title: Civic Leaders look into Low Voter Turnout
Primary Sunshine State Standards:SS.7.C.2.12: Develop a plan to resolve a state or local problem by researching public policy alternatives, identifying appropriate government agencies to address the issue, and determining a course of action.LO #1: Given a current issue, the student will accurately create a plan to present to the appropriate government agency or agencies that correctly addresses the issues and its concerns. (Synthesis)
SS.7.C.2.13: Examine multiple perspectives on public and current issuesLO #2: Given 5 different views of a public and current issue, the student will design a 10 question questionnaire to gather additional information with an accuracy rate of 80% (Analysis)
Outside Subject Area Sunshine State Standards from Math:MA.7.S.6.1: Evaluate the reasonableness of a sample to determine the appropriateness ofGeneralization made about the population.LO #3: Given the results of a random polling and 5 general statements, the student will accurately decide and justify or argue if all 5 general statements can or cannot be applied to an entire population. (Evaluation)
Outside Subject Area Sunshine State Standards from Language Arts:L.A.7.5.2.3: The student will organize and effectively deliver speeches to entertain, inform and persuade, demonstrating appropriate language choices, body language, eye contact, gestures, and the use of supporting graphics and technology.LO #4: Given the topic of increasing voter turnout, the student will prepare a 3 minute speech accompanied by a 10 slide power point presentation that accurately inform the audience of 2 possible reasons why voter turnout is low and justify an accurate solution for both reasons. (Analysis/Evaluation)
Problem Statement:How can we, as Civic Leaders, increase voter turnout in Bay County in such a way that
We adhere to a $1000.00 research budget We have a solution by June 20, 2011 We abide by all laws, rules, regulations, and ethics. We construct a solution that immediately increase voter turnout and has long term effects.
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Capstone Performance Description:
The capstone performance for the problem contains 2 parts: an individual report and a group PowerPoint presentation. Individual students will be assessed on both of these parts using 2 separate rubrics-a report rubric and a presentation rubric.
In the report, the student will assume his prescribed role (historian, legal analysis etc.) and present his own solution to the team. Each student must describe 2 reasonable solutions and provide at least 4 reasons why he chose one over the other.
The team’s 4 members will review each others’ reports and evaluate each solution using a solution rating form. The team collectively will pick an overall “best solution” based on results of the rating form or combining elements from several proposed solutions. Each student must provide one justification of why this is the overall “best solution.”
In the Power point presentation, each student in his assumed role will present his 2 solutions from his report along with at least 4 justifications for why one is better than the other. One student will be chosen to present the teams overall “best solution.” Each team member must state 1 reason why he thinks this is the overall “best solution.”
Mark Anderson, Supervisor of Elections along with poll workers and parents will be asked to sit in as board members. These board members will be prepared to question each team member about voter turnout. The classroom will be arranged so that two oblong tables face each other in the front of the room. The presenting team will sit at one and the invited board members will sit at the other. Teams not presenting will be seated at desks throughout the classroom. (See attached diagram)
The students will be given 4 hours of classroom time to prepare individual written reports; discuss and decide overall “best solution” for the group and prepare group power point presentation. The power point presentation must not exceed 10 minutes for each group.
Student autonomy is encouraged by allowing him to determine his own 1 reason to justify the team’s best solution. Meta-cognition is encouraged by use of a reflective questionnaire that each student will be required to complete after his team’s presentation.
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Classroom Set Up:
STUDENT DESKS
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Rubrics for Assessing the Capstone Performance
Millie Carlisle
PBL Title: Civic Leaders look into Low Voter Turnout
Primary Sunshine State Standards:SS.7.C.2.12: Develop a plan to resolve a state or local problem by researching public policy alternatives, identifying appropriate government agencies to address the issue, and determining a course of action.LO #1: Given a current issue, the student will accurately create a plan to present to the appropriate government agency or agencies that correctly addresses the issues and its concerns. (Synthesis)
SS.7.C.2.13: Examine multiple perspectives on public and current issuesLO #2: Given 5 different views of a public and current issue, the student will design a 10 question questionnaire to gather additional information with an accuracy rate of 80% (Analysis)
Outside Subject Area Sunshine State Standards from Math:MA.7.S.6.1: Evaluate the reasonableness of a sample to determine the appropriateness ofGeneralization made about the population.LO #3: Given the results of a random polling and 5 general statements, the student will accurately decide and justify or argue if all 5 general statements can or cannot be applied to an entire population. (Evaluation)
Outside Subject Area Sunshine State Standards from Language Arts:L.A.7.5.2.3: The student will organize and effectively deliver speeches to entertain, inform and persuade, demonstrating appropriate language choices, body language, eye contact, gestures, and the use of supporting graphics and technology.LO #4: Given the topic of increasing voter turnout, the student will prepare a 3 minute speech accompanied by a 10 slide power point presentation that accurately inform the audience of 2 possible reasons why voter turnout is low and justify an accurate solution for both reasons. (Analysis/Evaluation)
Problem Statement:How can we, as Civic Leaders, increase voter turnout in Bay County in such a way that
We adhere to a $1000.00 research budget We have a solution by June 20, 2011 We abide by all laws, rules, regulations, and ethics. We construct a solution that immediately increase voter turnout and has long term effects.
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Capstone Performance Description:
The capstone performance for the problem contains 2 parts: an individual report and a group PowerPoint presentation. Individual students will be assessed on both of these parts using 2 separate rubrics-a report rubric and a presentation rubric.
In the report, the student will assume his prescribed role (historian, legal analysis etc.) and present his own solution to the team. Each student must describe 2 reasonable solutions, identify the better one and provide at least 4 reasons why he chose one over the other.
The team’s 4 members will review each others’ reports and evaluate each solution using a solution rating form. The team collectively will pick an overall “best solution” based on results of the rating form or combining elements from several proposed solutions. Each student must provide one justification of why this is the overall “best solution.”
In the Power point presentation, each student in his assumed role will present his 2 solutions from his report along with at least 4 justifications for why one is better than the other. One student will be chosen to present the teams overall “best solution.” Each team member must state 1 reason why he thinks this is the overall “best solution.”
Mark Anderson, Supervisor of Elections along with poll workers and parents will be asked to sit in as board members. These board members will be prepared to question each team member about voter turnout. The classroom will be arranged so that two oblong tables face each other in the front of the room. The presenting team will sit at one and the invited board members will sit at the other. Teams not presenting will be seated at desks throughout the classroom. (See attached diagram)
The students will be given 2 hours of classroom time to prepare individual written reports; discuss and decide overall “best solution” for the group and prepare group power point presentation. The power point presentation must not exceed 10 minutes for each group.
Student autonomy is encouraged by allowing him to independently choose his own solutions and deciding which solution is best. Meta-cognition is encouraged as each student justify why he chose one solution over the other. As students work in their groups to decide upon an overall “best solution” students reflect back upon their own individual solutions and give reasons for their justifications.
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Report Rubric
Criteria Excellent Good PoorContentAccuracy
30 pointsAll information is accurate,
researched based, cited, and content related.
20 pointsAll information is accurate, content related but lacks research based or
cited.
10 pointsSome information is accurate, but
is content related, researched based, and cited.
Alignment to Problem Statement
45 pointsEach solution must align with all conditions stated in the problem statement
30 pointsOne solutions aligns with all conditions; the other aligns with all but one condition
15 pointsNeither solution aligns with all conditions
Required Components
60 pointsReport must contain
a) The group’s problem statementb) Appropriate government agency
of whom this problem should be addressed.
c) Evaluation of the population that is affected by problem and a generalization or assumption about affected population.
d) Two different solutions from different perspectives.
e) Four reasons for choosing one solution over the other
40 pointsThe report contains:
a) The group’s problem statementb) Appropriate government agency of
whom this problem should be addressed.
c) One of the two elements: an evaluation or generalization/assumption
d) Two different solutions with different perspective.
e) Only 3 reasons for choosing one solution over the other
20 pointsThe report contains:a) The group’s problem statementb) Fails to identify appropriate
government agency of whom this problem should be addressed.
c) One of the two elements: an evaluation or generalization/assumption.
d) One solutionse) At least one reason for choosing
Maintains eye contact with audience 90% or more of the time; fluctuations in volume and inflection are intended and add to clarity of presentation; no non-purposeful movement; volume is loud enough to be heard in back of room 90% or more of the time.
20 pointsMaintains eye contact with audience over 80% of the time (but less than 90%); 1-2 non-purposeful movements; volume is loud enough to be heard in the back of the room 80-89% of the time.
10 pointsEye contact is less than 80%; more than 2 non-purposeful movements; inaudible in back of room more than 20% of the time.
Comprehension and Accuracy
20 pointsStudent answered Board’s question correctly, providing at least 2 accurate facts
12 pointsStudent answered Board’s question correctly, providing at least 1 accurate fact
5 pointsStudent failed to answer question correctly or could not provide a fact
Quality of Individual Solution Explanation
20 pointsIndividual solution aligns to all conditions in group problem statement
12 pointsSolution aligns with all but one condition
5 pointsSolution fails to align with 2 or more conditions
Quality of Individual Justification Explanation
20 pointsReason given for advocating the group “best solution” Is accurate and feasible
10 pointsReason is accurate, but may not be feasible.
5 pointsReason is not accurate, but may be feasible.
Technology 10 pointsPower point is incorporated and proficiently used.
6 pointsPower point is incorporated but there are technical difficulties.
0 pointsNo power point is used.
Scoring Guide
A 85-97
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B 71-84
C 57-72
D 47-56
F Less than 47
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Two AlternativeSolutions and “Best” Solution Analysis
Millie Carlisle
PBL Title: Civic Leaders look into Low Voter Turnout
Primary Sunshine State Standards:SS.7.C.2.12: Develop a plan to resolve a state or local problem by researching public policy alternatives, identifying appropriate government agencies to address the issue, and determining a course of action.LO #1: Given a current issue, the student will accurately create a plan to present to the appropriate government agency or agencies that correctly addresses the issues and its concerns. (Synthesis)
SS.7.C.2.13: Examine multiple perspectives on public and current issuesLO #2: Given 5 different views of a public and current issue, the student will design a 10 question questionnaire to gather additional information with an accuracy rate of 80% (Analysis)
Outside Subject Area Sunshine State Standards from Math:MA.7.S.6.1: Evaluate the reasonableness of a sample to determine the appropriateness ofGeneralization made about the population.LO #3: Given the results of a random polling and 5 general statements, the student will accurately decide and justify or argue if all 5 general statements can or cannot be applied to an entire population. (Evaluation)
Outside Subject Area Sunshine State Standards from Language Arts:L.A.7.5.2.3: The student will organize and effectively deliver speeches to entertain, inform and persuade, demonstrating appropriate language choices, body language, eye contact, gestures, and the use of supporting graphics and technology.LO #4: Given the topic of increasing voter turnout, the student will prepare a 3 minute speech accompanied by a 10 slide power point presentation that accurately inform the audience of 2 possible reasons why voter turnout is low and justify an accurate solution for both reasons. (Analysis/Evaluation)
Problem Statement:How can we, as Civic Leaders, increase voter turnout in Bay County in such a way that
We adhere to a $1000.00 research budget We have a solution by June 20, 2011 We abide by all laws, rules, regulations, and ethics. We construct a solution that immediately increase voter turnout and has long term effects.
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Solution One
The Historians suggest that mobile polling vehicles be implemented for the next election.
Pro ConWill increase and maintain voter turn out May not address all issues of why individual do not
voteWill address possible disparities Will incur a costMore individuals can express their right to vote Technical errors/mechanical breakdownsWill have long term effects Privacy issues
Consequences:
Mobile polling will increase voter turnout for those whom do not have transportation to get to their polling place. It will also help to maintain some voters by making it more convenient for them to vote.
Solution Two
The historians suggest a full scale year round ad campaign encouraging individuals to vote.
Pro ConVoters are motivated to vote Not effective for the illiterate or speakers of
other languages.Message can reach a large amount of people Can be costlyVoters are reminded to vote Must be update often to keep its appealVoter turnout is increased May be misused by candidates and political
parties.
Consequences:
This solution will encourage more people to vote; however, it could possibly have a negative effect on voter turnout by attracting more people to register to vote. And if these newly registered voters fail to vote, this will in turn further decrease voter turnout.
Best Solution: Solution One
Justification:
In the 2008 Presidential Election 41.6% of registered voters turned out to vote according to the Census Bureau. When a survey was conducted by Penn State among those who did not vote, they cited reasons such as forgetfulness, transportation, illness, disability, last minute emergencies, and long wait times at the polls. By implementing mobile voting, the polling site
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can go to those who are unable or unwilling to go to their stationary site. Its visibility can also serve as a reminder for some to vote. Project Vote Organization argues that having a stationary polling place creates a disparity for the poor. They contend that poor people lack transportation to get to their polling sites. Mobile voting will eliminate this disparity. Voting is the key element in our democracy. It assures that its citizens are equally represented. Mobile voting will increase voter turnout and in turn preserve our democracy. Mobile voting will yield long term results. In Larimer County, Colorado, when mobile voting was tried; voter turnout increased by 4% on first use and 2% upon its second use. Mobile polling has immediate and long term positive effects on voter turnout.
Companies like Mobile Voter Precinct lease fully equipped mobile polling vehicles, so there would be no need for the county to purchase additional equipment. However, if the county did want to purchase these vehicles they are for sale. If vehicles are purchased, when they are not being used as a polling site, they can be use to promote voter turnout. The Supervisor of Elections would just have to draft up a plan and present it at the next Bay County Commission’s Meeting.
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Debriefing Plan and Coaching Questions
Millie Carlisle
PBL Title: Civic Leaders look into Low Voter Turnout
Primary Sunshine State Standards:SS.7.C.2.12: Develop a plan to resolve a state or local problem by researching public policy alternatives, identifying appropriate government agencies to address the issue, and determining a course of action.LO #1: Given a current issue, the student will accurately create a plan to present to the appropriate government agency or agencies that correctly addresses the issues and its concerns. (Synthesis)
SS.7.C.2.13: Examine multiple perspectives on public and current issuesLO #2: Given 5 different views of a public and current issue, the student will design a 10 question questionnaire to gather additional information with an accuracy rate of 80% (Analysis)
Outside Subject Area Sunshine State Standards from Math:MA.7.S.6.1: Evaluate the reasonableness of a sample to determine the appropriateness ofGeneralization made about the population.LO #3: Given the results of a random polling and 5 general statements, the student will accurately decide and justify or argue if all 5 general statements can or cannot be applied to an entire population. (Evaluation)
Outside Subject Area Sunshine State Standards from Language Arts:L.A.7.5.2.3: The student will organize and effectively deliver speeches to entertain, inform and persuade, demonstrating appropriate language choices, body language, eye contact, gestures, and the use of supporting graphics and technology.LO #4: Given the topic of increasing voter turnout, the student will prepare a 3 minute speech accompanied by a 10 slide power point presentation that accurately inform the audience of 2 possible reasons why voter turnout is low and justify an accurate solution for both reasons. (Analysis/Evaluation)
Problem Statement:How can we, as Civic Leaders, increase voter turnout in Bay County in such a way that
We adhere to a $1000.00 research budget We have a solution by June 20, 2011 We abide by all laws, rules, regulations, and ethics. We construct a solution that immediately increase voter turnout and has long term effects.
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Reviewing of Student Generated SolutionsAll teams will make their presentations in the presence of all the other teams, Board Members and teacher. This procedure will assure that all students hear all possible solutions that are given. As the teams make their presentation, the teacher will record their solution and note its key elements on the whiteboard.During the next class period, the teacher will pass out a “rating solution” form to each student. Using the notes on the whiteboard from the previous class meeting, the teacher will review each team’s best solution and have the students complete the rating solution form. (Below)
Rating the Solutions
Teams Pro Total 3 ProsCapture each “pro” in brief. Put the rating of the “pro”
beside it.
Con Total 3 ConsCapture each “con” in brief. Put the rating of the “con”
beside it.
Subtract the “con” total and record.
(This number could be a negative number.)
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“Pro” Rating Scale “Con” Rating Scale1 Good basic idea, but would need extensive revision before it
would be workable.1 This would not help solve the problem but has a easy fix
3 I am cautiously optimistic about how this will still work – I see at a least one area that may be problematic.
3 This would not help solve the problem, and would take major revision.
5 Best idea I ever heard-will definitely achieve the goal/solve the problem
5 This is a killer-I see a major flaw that would definitely result in failing to solve the problem if we adopted this plan
Rating of SolutionsThe “best” solution presented by the student groups will be decided by using a rating solution guide.
Required Coaching at end of Debriefing SessionWhen the top two solutions have been determined, the teacher will discuss the following concepts as they relate to the solutions:
1. The issues associated with low voter turnout.2. Supervisor of Election’s role in the voting process.3. What random sampling of non-voters can or cannot predict about the population as a
whole.4. Multiple perspectives on low voter turnout. Is it really a problem?5. The course of action these solutions call for6. Data Interpretation (Analyzing charts, graphs, etc.)
In order to assure that these concepts are taught, the teacher will use many different strategies. For the more complex problems, the teacher will break them down into manageable chunks. The teacher will also have the student to work backwards in order to arrive at solutions. The teacher will allow the students to work independently in their groups, yet monitor the groups for any possible conflicts that may arouse and to provide daily feedback.
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Type of Question
Question
Meet the ProblemC What seems important here?M Are there any unfamiliar terms?E Will this problem be easy or hard to solve? Why?
Know/Need to Know BoardC Where could you go to find out if voter turnout is down
in all precincts?M How do you “know” the Supervisor of Elections has
made efforts to increase voter turnout?E Is it necessary to find the answers to all the “need to
know” questions?Problem Statement
C What is your role in this problem?M Why do you think voter turnout is a central issue?E What factors do you need to consider in order to reach
a “good” solution?Research
C How do you gather a better understanding of voter turnout?
M What terms can you think of that might be helpful in doing a “Google” search for this problem?
E Which resource is the most reliable one?Generating Possible Solutions
C What are the strengths and weaknesses of other solutions?
M Why do you feel that Solution 1 is better than Solution 2? Explain your reasoning.
E Do you think this solution will resolve all issues concerning low voter turnout? If not, what issues are left unresolved?
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