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- Grade Range
- 11th - 12th
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Students identify three components of good rules: Purpose, Notice, Consistency and Fair Application. They equate the lack of good rules with feelings of confusion, frustration and anger and recognize the need for good rules to achieve order and a goal. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students compare and contrast living standards of the Great Depression era with those of today. They define the role of a civic organization in a community. They discuss the importance of seasonal work upon the economic status of a community. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore the meaning of republicanism, common welfare, and civic virtue as they delve into the practices of ancient Rome. Problem-solving activities support the examining of some of the considerations involved in determining the common welfare. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 12th
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Students examine the main features of a nation-state. They view and discuss a Powerpoint presentation, and define civic life, politics, government, and nation-state. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the causes and effects of the expansion of the Roman Empire. They identify the early strengths and the lasting contributions of the Empire itself. Using maps, they locate its geographic borders at the height of the Empire and the factors that caused its downfall. They discuss the establishment of Constantine as the new capital and the role of religion. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd
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Students use a variety of information resources to gather information about community leaders and civic issues. They are told they are going to research community issues and people. Students if they can think of any important events or issues in the local community. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students examine key concepts pertaining to the rule of law. They explore how Civil Rights leaders such as Martin Luther King, Jr. used it to oppose discrimination practices. They examine Supreme Court decisions demonstrating the maturity through history of the rule of law. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students spend two classroom days contemplating and discussing the qualities of a leader and the definition of a hero. They read the story of Nathaniel Bowditch from the New Trade Winds Website and use it as a catalyst for discussions on leadership and the definition of a hero. Students then think about who they would consider to be the contemporary leaders of Salem, looking at civic government and economic leaders of today. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students distinguish between civic and public life. In groups, they identify the relationships between the two types of arenas as well. They research the roles of the Fairfax County government and how well they provide healthcare, safety and comfort to its citizens. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 8th
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Students are taught about the civic responsibility of jury duty by conduting an interview. They write an essay explaining why participation in the jury systems is important. Students name some of the rights and freedoms affored to citizens of the United States. Full Review »
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