Thursday, April 2, 2015

Bills-Mock Congress

Full Mock Congress directions found here
1. Brainstorm possible topics for bills using form found here

2. Research topics for bills:
-Procon.org
-New York Times Topics

Steps to finding opposing viewpoints database:
a. follow link to BMHS library page
b. click "Catalog (internal Only)
c. click "Brien McMahon High School" on next page
d. click "Opposing Viewpoints" from list of databases on left side of page

3. Take notes/quotes from sources to use during committee/floor debate
(you must have notes from a minimum of 3 of your 5 bill topics)

4. Write 5 bills (plus 1 extra credit bill if you choose) using bill forms. Do not put your name on individual bills.

Due Dates

Bill are due Thursday 4/9
Research notes must be submitted on 4/9
Bills will not be accepted after 4/10
Mock Congress will take place the week after April Break