I'm Just a Bill Project

24 Formal Points in the Gradebook

Choose one of the following options to show how the federal lawmaking process works in America (how an
idea turns into a bill that then becomes a law). It should include all six steps. You will submit your project on
Padlet. You can do your project on paper and submit a picture or using a technology app, it just needs to be
submitted on Padlet so your classmates can see your project and comment on your project. The due date is
Monday Oct. 12 by 11:59pm.

On Padlet you will title your post with your first and last name. Describe which option below you chose to
complete the project. Then post the project. Then comment on two of your classmates' posts with your name
then something about their project. Do not just post “good job” explain why they did a good job. Example on
Padlet.

Padlet Links For Periods:

Per. 1: ​https://padlet.com/chloeprovance1/lz5pff6grfohaxcx
Per. 2: ​https://padlet.com/chloeprovance1/20l2g4srylqedddd
Per. 5: ​https://padlet.com/chloeprovance1/pv6nyagrskqje7vp

OPTION 1: FLOW CHART

● Create a flow chart demonstrating the complete lawmaking process.
● This flow chart must include a label, picture, and description for each step.
● Use color and unique design.
○ You can use Canva ​https://www.canva.com/​ or LucidChart
https://www.lucidchart.com/pages/examples/flowchart-maker

OPTION 2: CARTOON
● Create a colorful cartoon, using as many panels as necessary, in order to fully explain how a bill
becomes a law including all steps.
● The cartoon must be illustrated appropriately.
● Use color and unique design.
○ You can use Storyboard Creator ​https://www.storyboardthat.com/storyboard-creator

OPTION 3: STORY
● Write a story demonstrating complete understanding of the lawmaking process including all steps.
● The story should be from “Bill’s” perspective.
● The story should be approximately 1 page in length, typed.
● Be sure to develop the characters, and a plot including a conflict and resolution.
○ You can use google doc ​https://www.google.com/docs/about/

OPTION 4: SONG
● Write a song that demonstrates the complete lawmaking process including all steps.
● The song should be approximately 2 – 5 minutes in length.
● Record the song to and produce a typed copy to turn in.
○ You can record the song on Padlet ​https://padlet.com/dashboard​ and create the lyrics on google
doc ​https://www.google.com/docs/about/

OPTION 5: POEM
● Write a poem that demonstrates the lawmaking process including all steps.
○ You can use google doc ​https://www.google.com/docs/about/
OPTION 6: Other
● Create your own idea that demonstrates the lawmaking process including all steps.
● Must include color and be unique.
○ You could do a slideshow on google slides ​https://www.google.com/slides/about/​ or anything
you can think of

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Rubric

Points Breakdown
24 Formal Points in the Gradebook

Content ____/10pts.
Creativity/Visual Appeal/Followed Instructions____/8pts.
Grammar/Semantics (spelling, grammar, punctuation) ____/2pts.
Make sure you submit it on Padlet by Monday Oct. 12 at 11:59pm
Comment on two of your classmates posts ____/2pts.