Phoenix is Your City
A Resource for Teaching Phoenix City Government
Introduction
Local government provides an opportunity to learn about democracy and
citizenship in a way that relates directly to students' lives. Phoenix is
Your City is designed as an introduction to the basic concepts of local
government for sixth, seventh and eighth grade students. The guide can be
adapted for younger or older students, or used in part to explain specific
concepts only.
More importantly, Phoenix is Your City is also an invitation to create lessons
and projects that relate directly to students' lives by focusing on the city
in which they live. The city of Phoenix reflects the people who live here.
City government exists because the citizens created it, and it is
responsive to its citizens because they are involved.
The city of Phoenix provides a wealth of opportunities for experiential
learning. Students' understanding of local government can be increased with
some of the suggested activities, or the study of the city of Phoenix can
be expanded in your classroom using city publications
or resources.
Phoenix is Your City was developed for teachers by the Phoenix Youth and
Education Programs Office. This office staffs the Youth and Education
Commission, oversees know99 Television and acts as a liaison
for the city with public schools in Phoenix. We look forward to hearing your
comments about Phoenix is Your City.
Introduction
Teacher Background Information
Publications, Web Sites, Tours, Mascots and Outreach Programs
Tell
Us What You Did
What is City Government and What Can it Do?
What Type of Government Does Phoenix Have?
What Services Does the City of Phoenix Provide?
Who Are the Mayor and City Council and How Are They Elected?
How are City Services Paid For and Who Decides How Much to Pay?
What Are the Responsibilities of the Mayor and City Council?
What Happens at a Phoenix City Council Meeting?
How Do Citizens Participate in City Government?
Meet Your Council Representative on the Internet
Youth Budget Forum Exercise
Mayor and City Council
The information above is also available in PDF format.
Phoenix is Your City
(712KB PDF, requires Adobe Reader)
Tell Us What You Did
We would like to know if this resource unit has been helpful to you. Please tell us how you used the unit in your classroom.
If possible, please share a sample of lesson plans, projects or student work associated with the unit. Include any suggestions
for improving the unit.
Print out and complete the survey form.
City of Phoenix
Office of the City Manager
Youth and Education Programs
200 W. Washington St., 12th Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003-1611
Phone: 602-495-0314
Fax: 602-534-3644
E-mail the Youth and Education Programs Office
E-mail know99 Television
