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Condensed Lesson Plan: Public Conduct During Immigration Enforcement

Learning Objectives (2)

1. Understand why non‑interference with federal officers is required during enforcement operations.
2. Identify safe, lawful methods for recording and reporting enforcement activity.

Learning Outcomes (2)

1. Participants will explain the risks and legal consequences of interfering with an arrest.
2. Participants will demonstrate how to document an incident safely and submit concerns through proper channels.

Lesson Sequence (2 per section)

1. Non‑Interference

• Interference endangers officers, subjects, and bystanders.
• Approaching or distracting officers during an arrest may violate federal or state law.

Examples

• Correct: Observing from a distance without engaging officers.
• Incorrect: Attempting to speak to the detained individual during the arrest.

2. Safe and Lawful Recording

• Recording is permitted if it does not obstruct operations.
• Maintain a safe distance and avoid blocking officer movement.

Examples

• Correct: Filming from across the street using zoom.
• Incorrect: Stepping into the arrest area to get a closer angle.

3. Recognizing Lawful vs. Questionable Conduct

• Lawful conduct includes clear commands and controlled actions.
• Questionable conduct includes unnecessary escalation or unclear procedures.

Examples

• Lawful: Officers giving clear verbal instructions.
• Questionable: Force used after a subject is already restrained.

4. Reasonable Force

• Officers may use force proportionate to resistance or threat.
• Use of force is serious and should not be trivialized.

Examples

• Reasonable: Restraining someone actively resisting.
• Potentially Unreasonable: Striking a compliant subject.

5. Reporting and Accountability

• Submit documentation to oversight bodies or reputable media.
• Reporting lawful conduct ensures accuracy and fairness.

Examples

• Correct: Providing unedited video with timestamps.
• Incorrect: Posting misleading clips without context.

Formative Assessment Tool (2‑part)

Scenario‑Based Check

Provide two short scenarios. For each, participants must identify:

1. Whether the bystander’s behavior is lawful or interfering.
2. Whether the officer’s conduct appears lawful, questionable, or unclear.

Instructor Evaluation

• Participant applies safe‑recording principles.
• Participant identifies proper reporting steps.

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🏛️ Civic Engagement Lesson Plan: “Your Voice, Your City”

🎯 Learning Objective

Participants will understand the structure and function of local government, identify current civic issues in their community, and develop strategies to engage effectively in local decision-making processes.

🧠 Learning Outcomes

By the end of the lesson, participants will be able to:

• Describe the roles of key local government officials and departments Example: Explain the responsibilities of the mayor, city council, and public works department in St. Paul.
• Identify one current issue affecting their community Example: Discuss the impact of rising property taxes or the closure of local grocery stores in Midway.
• Analyze how local decisions impact daily life Example: Evaluate how rent control policies affect housing availability and affordability.
• Develop a civic action plan to address a local issue Example: Create a plan to attend a city council meeting and speak about public transit improvements.
• Demonstrate how to communicate effectively with elected representatives Example: Draft a letter to the mayor advocating for safer pedestrian crossings in their neighborhood.

📝 Lesson Sequence

1. Introduction (20 minutes)

• Icebreaker: “What’s one thing you’d change in your city?”
• Overview of local government structure
• Discussion of recent local events (e.g., mayoral election, policy changes)

2. Exploration (40 minutes)

• Group activity: Map how a local issue (e.g., infrastructure repair) moves through city government
• Research: Identify local representatives and their stated priorities

3. Action Planning (60 minutes)

• Workshop: Draft a civic action plan
  • Choose a community issue
  • Identify stakeholders
  • Plan outreach (letters, meetings, social media)
• Role-play: Practice speaking at a city council meeting or writing to a representative

4. Reflection & Wrap-Up (20 minutes)

• Share action plans
• Discuss barriers to civic engagement and strategies to overcome them
• Encourage follow-up: Attend a real meeting or submit a letter

✅ Assessment Methods

• Formative Assessment:
  • Participation in discussions and group activities
  • Completion of civic issue mapping
• Summative Assessment:
  • Submission of a civic action plan
  • Reflection journal entry: “What did I learn about my role in local government?”

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