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Students explain why philanthropy is important in a democracy by answering questions. They read an essay that discusses attitudes toward children. They also practice using and explaining seven terms related to philanthrophy. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students consider words that reflect their knowledge and opinions about democracy. They work in groups to research countries that have recently transitioned to democratic forms of government. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students define democracy, representative government, republic, Congress, legislative, and citizen; identify the United States as having a representative democracy. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students explain the principles of different forms of governing. They compare the basic ideas of absolutism and democracy and explore the historical struggle for democracy in England from the 1200s to 1700s. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students watch a video segment about the distinguishing characteristics of jazz. They describe those characteristics and the relation between the culture of jazz and democracy. They improvise simple rhythms and melodies. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine how Michigan's constitution demonstrate the goals of government in a representative democracy. They research the Michigan Constitution using an Internet website and create skits. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore the concept of democracy. They define and describe democracy and choose an issue they believe the government should care about for its people. They write a persuasive essay about their issue. Full Review »
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- 10th - 11th
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Students discuss the word democracy and trace the history of related political terms. They read the descriptions of democracy from the provided reproducible and identify similarities within them. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students describe which segments of society were included in the original Athenian democracy. They compare and contrast early Greek democracy to democracy as it is exercised in the United States today. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students identify what makes a country democratic and compare United States and Indian political party symbols. They create their own political party and party symbol. They create a campaign speech, participate in the voting process and present their speech to the class. Full Review »
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