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Civic Education is necessary to the survival and prosperity of our nationLesson #13: YLI e-Congress
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Purpose:
YLI e-Congress, an interactive computer simulation, serves as an extension to Democracy Crops. It is not required, but student participants enhance their understanding of their target Democracy Crops issue as they simulate the role of congressional representatives and attempt to pass original legislation. Through the course of the project, students learn about the legislative process and develop valuable research, writing and problem-solving skills. they also acquire a new perspective on their target Democracy Crops issue as they shift from a local to a national perspective.
Central Questions:
- How does the federal legislative process work?
- What current national legislation is related to my target issue?
- How can I influence decisions made on the national level?
Materials:
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- Access the YLI e-Congress website
Procedure:
- Visit the Youth Leadership Initiative website to register for YLI e-Congress. Participation is free and generally opens in January.
- Visit the e-Congress demonstration section of the YLI website to learn more about the program and how to integrate it into your curriculum.
- Contact staff at the Youth Leadership Initiative at ylihelp@virginia.edu if you have questions about the e-Congress project.
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