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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the topic of national identity cards in the United States as a starting point in determining what types of information should be publicly accessible to the government and private industry about specific individuals. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students create a survey that examines what level of electronic surveillance might be acceptable to members of the school and community. They poll the community, and analyze the results in the form of graphs and a written news article. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine the Civil Rights Movements in the U.S., both current and historic. In small groups students investigate a specific civil rights group, create an illustrated timeline, noting key events, people, and state and federal laws. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students use literature, math and history to develop character. They participate in hands-on activities to promote moral and civic responsibilities. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students choose a topic to research that relates to the United States Constitution. Using the internet, they gather information on their topic and discover the impact it still has on the world today. They create a float to show what information they have gathered instead of writing a paper. They present their creation to the class. Full Review »
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- 8th - 11th
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Students express ideas about concepts of self-government, natural rights, and common good, examine how concepts are related to political and governing structure in Colonial America, research and compare colonists' and England's interpretations of "self-governing," and determine whether colonists were justified in rebellion against British, or if British were justified in efforts to control colonists. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
Students consider the mitigating factors involved in the sentencing of Zacarias Moussaoui, convicted of having played a role in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. They prepare mock statements that would have been made during the sentencing hearing for this trial. Full Review »
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- 12th
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Students discuss the importance of participating in local government. They research articles in newspapers about community issues and weigh their importance. After interpreting the articles, they write letters to local representatives suggesting ways to resolve the issues. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students study why people get involved in their communities. They examine why people get involved in their communities and how holding a political office effects change. They explore how holding a political office effects change. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students that draws the card from the pile with the number gets the first opportunity to answer the question. For example, if a student selects 22 from the pile and question 22 is "Why is government divided into 3 branches," the student is challenged to answer thatquestion. If they cannot come up with an answer, a teammate can "steal" the question. Full Review »
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