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\nBlack Genius: How Did Black Genius Help Build American Democracy?\n

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\n\"How did the slavery system undermine the United States' democratic principles?\" This question launches a study of how the Preamble to the Declaration of Independence, Article I, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution, and Article IV,...\n
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\nThe First American Party System: Federalists and Democratic-Republicans: The Platforms They Never Had\n

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\nStudents investigate the beginnings of the political party system in the US. They determine the key positions of both the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans. They compare the views of the early political parties with those of today.\n
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\nDeliberating in a Democracy\n
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\nFree and Independent Press\n

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\nLearners determine how free press principles can be compromised. For this global studies lesson, students read an article titled \"Free and Independent Press.\" Learners respond to discussion questions regarding the article.\n
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\nEvidence of Democratic Principles and Multiculturalism in Our Schools\n

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\nIn small groups of 3-4, explore one of the special population categories here. Each member of the group should visit every site within the special population category chosen. Then group members should come together to discuss/respond to...\n
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\nPolitical Science\n

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\nThe right to vote and freedom of expression are democratic principles that fall under the study of political science. A handout describes writing assignments that are common in political science college classes and gives tips and...\n
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\nDissidents Delicately Democratize\n

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\nStudents read and discuss the article, 'Chinese Dissidents Issue a Sharp Challenge to the Government' on pro-democratic manifestos that were recently written in China, write a journal entry on what human rights means to them.\n
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\nWe the People: The Citizen and the Constitution: The American Revolution\n

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\nThe contributions of African-Americans to the American Revolution are the focus of this Social Studies and language arts lesson. After reading and discussing Linda Crotta Brennan’s The Black Regiment of the American Revolution, class...\n
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\nClassroom Constitutional Convention\n

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\nStudents investigate the eight phrases that comprise the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution to determine its principles and purpose. Their own Constitutional Convention is convened to craft a preamble for their school's governance.\n
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\nKid-Friendly CDVs\n

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\nStudents discover core democratic values. In this service learning lesson, students create posters in order to promote core democratic values.\n
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\nParental Liability\n

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\nHow many teenagers have wanted their parents to let them make their own decisions?  The answer is ... all of them! Scholars investigate where parental liability begins and ends in the eyes of the law. Using case studies and legal...\n
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\nUnderstanding China: The Prospects for Democracy in China\n

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\nThis document provides useful information for a unit on democracy in China. While it does not include detailed activities, it does have a list of democratic principles, and important facts about China that facilitate understanding of its...\n
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\nTo Be or Not to Be Democratic\n

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\nSeventh graders explore the democratic republic principles of U.S. government. In this U.S. government lesson, 7th graders compare and contrast the governments of ancient Athens,the Roman Republic, and the United States today. Students...\n
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\nPolitical Parties\n

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\nWhat is a political party, and what major parties exist in American politics today? How did the party system develop in American history, and how are parties organized? These questions and many other details regarding the political party...\n
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\nOur Government Today…What A System!\n

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\nA group of citizens in North Canada has decided to leave their country, and they are asking for help in setting up an American-style democracy. Using a carefully structured activity, pupils lay out the principles in the American...\n
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\nOn This Day: Constitution Day\n

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\nConstitution Day celebrates the evolving principles that guide our nation from 1789 all the way to today. The resource celebrates Constitution Day with an overview of the principles and laws that guide the government. Scholars see events...\n
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\nSpeaking Kindness in Democratic Classrooms\n

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\nStudents write rules for their classroom. In this community building lesson plan, students discuss reasons for rules and write their own guidelines for appropriate classroom behavior.\n
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\nCore Democratic Values of American Constitutional Democracy\n

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\nHigh schoolers describe the ideas found in the core democratic values. In groups, they design and create a brochure explaining how the values relate to other ideas that Americans accept as a nation. They share what they know with with...\n
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\nRights Auction\n

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\nIn an engaging activity on universal and unalienable rights, learners work in groups to establish a democratic nation and determine what principles they want to protect to ensure a democratic society. They conduct a \"rights auction\" in...\n
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\nThe First American Party System: Events, Issues, and Positions\n

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\nStudents identify factors which lead to the development of the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans. They examine the writings of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton as well. They discuss what elements are needed for an orgainized...\n
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\nRepairing the Fabric of Democracy\n

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\nDuring elections, headlines constantly lament the issue of low voter turnout. Help class members understand why this is such an important topic with relevant articles, a discussion of both sides of the issue, and a reflective essay. \n
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\nBarnyard Protest: Cows, Chickens & Fundamental Freedoms\n

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\nHere is an ambitious and engaging lesson that should help elementary schoolers begin to develop a basic understanding of human rights. Pupils are asked to think about their own rights, the rights of others, and how an individual's voice...\n
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\nThey Have Issues\n

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\nStudents examine the different campaign styles and political platforms of the nine candidates vying for the Democratic Party nomination for the 2004 presidential election. They graph and compare candidate platforms and write an essay...\n
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\n Strengthening Democracy In Latin America\n

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\nStudents consider how to strengthen democratic principles in Latin America. For this government systems lesson, students explore the challenges to democratic forms of government in Latin America as they examine primary sources. Students...\n
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\nMaking Media for Democratic Citizenship\n

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\nPupils analyze global issues. In this video podcasting lesson plan, pupils research Internet and print sources regarding selected global development issues. Pupils plan and create video podcasts that feature their research findings.\n
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