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- 2nd
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Students explore where important buildings in their community are located (police station, fire station, and hospital). They make maps of their community. They have an understanding of the importance of everyone in their community. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students listen to the Fifty Nifty States song. They research a state and do an art project, which is shared with the entire class. They draw the shape of one of the United States of America and discuss three specific facts about that state. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 3rd
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Students identify the location of a drawn state, compare population sizes from various states and learn the state bird, flag, and location on the map. This ambitious lesson has websites imbedded in the plan for students to access during their research. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students use Dorthea Lange's Migrant Mother series as an inspiration. After learning about Lange students create an image that depicts life in a high school setting. Cameras are necessary. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students trace the drafting and ratification process of the United States Constitution. They defend a Federalist or Antifederalist view of the ratification debates and explain why the Bill or Rights was added to the Constitution. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students create a digital scrapbook depicting the life and journey of an immigrant to the United States. Individuals will use the internet as a tool to research immigration in the U.S., and videos and guest speakers help students better understand the journey of an immigrant. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 5th
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Students consider how the U.S. Constitution affects their daily lives. They use picture books to take part in a Constitution Scavenger Hunt. They draw a picture showing one way their life might be different if the Constitution had not been written. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students gain a better understanding of the election process and their part in the election as well. They read literature from candidates, look at the election guide components, the electoral college, and how to vote. At the end of the lesson, they should be able to discuss the electoral college, compare and contrast candidates for election, explain the vital elements of the U.S. election system, and create an election guide for students and the community. Full Review »
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- 12th
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Students read the next chapter in their Government textbook. As a class, they take notes on citizen's right to privacy and various civil liberties. In groups, they use the internet to research specific court cases that set the precedent for the amendments. To end the lesson, they share their information with the class and determine if citizens have a right to privacy. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students engage in a lesson of examining the causes of World War II while conducting research using a variety of resources. The information is used to create the context for class projects and discussion. The lesson plan includes an opening activity for the class. Full Review »

