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- 9th - 12th
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Students research branches and agencies of state government to further explain how legislation and initiatives impact Deaf community. They conduct email interviews with Deaf government leaders, and create electronic portfolios. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students read and discusss the Preamble of our Constitution. In small groups, they discuss government agencies and taxation. They examine the role of the Environmental Protection Agency and explain that our taxes pay for these services. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify problems with a pure market economy, and examine and explain roles of selected regulatory agencies. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students complete a unit on the three branches of government. They compare/contrast the three branches of government, write a letter or e-mail to an executive in the Federal Government, and develop outlines for historical documents. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the principles of government, equality, individual rights, the purpose of government and the consent of the governed. They revisit the historical background for these ideas, identifying key historical events and documents and contributors that are relative to each. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students participate in a lesson in order to investigate the different types of community and government agencies available to them. The functions of the agencies is covered along with information on how to access services. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students examine the basic functions of each level of government. They take a walk around the neighborhood and identify what is taken care of by local government agencies, explore various websites, and prepare a PowerPoint presentation and newsletter. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify and explore the ways in which businesses, government, and community organizations provided helpful information. A list of local agencies is comprised and students list questions which are appropriate to ask at these agencies. This lesson is intended for students acquiring English. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine a general overview of the issues around lead poisoning in order to become more aware of the dangers and effects it has on the human body. They investigate how and why various government agencies and laws were established to prevent and protect the general public from lead poisoning, as well as raise awareness about lead poisoning issues. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students examine the impact of Administrative Agencies on their daily life and discuss the ideas behind the creation of government agencies. They also explore due process and pose as applicants, hearing officers, and reviewing judges in welfare benefit cases and a school suspension case. Full Review »
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