Lesson Plan

In this challenge, students consider the merits of different forms of government by deciding on the best type of government for their new (or newly restructured) student council. They start by building criteria for an effective government. Then, they examine two forms of government (democracy and benevolent dictatorship) and consider the opportunities and challenges presented by each in order to make a judgment. Finally, they communicate their judgment in the form of an opinion paragraph to be presented to the school’s administration and parent council.