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\nCivics Curriculum Guide\n

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\nThe 10 lessons in the Civics Curriculum Guide series, designed for high schoolers, contain 28 activities focused on important civic topics. Young scholars consider what it means to be an American and a good citizen, examine the Four...\n
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\nProgressive Era Lesson Plan\n

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\nThe women working for equal rights in the early 20th century weren't a part of one large group; rather, they were members of dozens of small groups focused on social reform. Explore the ways groups in the Progressive Era like National...\n
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\nDevelopment of American Political Parties: The Two-Party System\n

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\nWas American politics always bound to the two-party system? Learn how the two-party system developed, why third parties tend not to do so well, and all the various political parties that have emerged throughout US history. Each party is...\n
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\nThe Progressive Movement\n

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\nWhile the Progressives never formed a political party they did develop an ideology. Provide viewers with an interesting, yet challenging presentation on the Progressive Movement that introduces key individuals and highlights key events...\n
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\nUsing Politics to Improve Participation in Elections\n

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\nInstructors new to teaching AP U.S. Government and Politics classes, as well as seasoned veterans, will find this teaching guide an invaluable resource. Using a project-based approach to civics education, the lessons emphasize real-world...\n
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\nProgressive Reforms\n

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\nTenth graders analyze editorial cartoons focusing on progressive reform. They compare their analysis and research. Students discuss the cost of reform leading to the creation of a national income tax through the passage of the 16th...\n
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\nHow Did the Progressive Party affect American Society\n

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\nNinth graders explore the political views of the Progressive Party. In this U.S. History lesson plan, 9th graders read the \"LaFollette Platform,\" then share their thoughts of the reading in a class discussion. To conclude the lesson...\n
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\nUrban Politics: Machines and Reformers\n

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\nWhat were political machines and whom did they serve? As part of a study of US immigration patterns and how these patterns influenced politics, groups investigate how Tammany Hall and other political machines gained support from voters.\n
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\nThe Progressives\n

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\nThe Progressive Era brought about a word that often leads to turmoil—change! Learners research the late 1800s in American history to uncover societal issues gripping the nation back in the day. The 15th lesson of a 22-part series...\n
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\nWriting About Informational Text: Political Parties\n

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\nTo demonstrate their ability to craft an analysis of informational text, class members read excerpts from James Madison's \"The Federalist No. 10,\" from George Washington's Farewell Address, and from Thomas Jefferson's First Inaugural...\n
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\nPrimary Source Worksheet: John T. McCutcheon, “A Wise Economist Asks a Question”\n

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\nNo joke! Kids learn how to read political cartoons using McCutcheon's drawing as a starting point and then progressing to other images found online.\n
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\nProgression of Political Movements\n

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\nLearners examine the various political parties throughout history. In groups, they are given documents identifying the platforms of the parties in the 1868 election. To end the lesson, they share their information with the class and...\n
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\nProgressives Perspectives\n

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\nEleventh graders consider the case for Progressive politics. In this Progressive Era lesson, 11th graders read excerpts from The Jungle as well as articles about the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. Students also analyze images...\n
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\nPolitical Cartoons Illustrating Progressivism and the Election of 1912\n

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\nYoung scholars study a current political cartoon to introduce the ideas of symbolism, humor, exaggeration, and caricature in editorial cartoons. They study cartoons from the past to gain an understanding of the culture of 1912.\n
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\nMock Election\n

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\nHere is an excellent resource in which class members host a mock election for a candidate and policy that will be implemented into your very own classroom. Progressing from primaries, through the campaign trail, and finally to the mock...\n
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\nThe Progressive Movement (1900-1916)\n

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\nDetailing the goals of the Progressive Movement in the beginning of the 20th century, this presentation contextualized the time period for history students, making it easier to understand both society and politics of the time. A short...\n
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\nThe New Deal: The Works Progress Administration\n

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\nHow did American begin to come out of the Great Depression? Viewers will be intrigued to find one of the answers in this presentation, which details the Works Progress Administration. The slides detail various parts of the WPA with...\n
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\nThe Anthropocene and the Near Future: Crash Course Big History #9\n

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\nThe Anthropocene covers the last century in an unofficial geological era. An informative video considers both the pros and cons of progress. It discusses the environmental impact, changes in lifestyle, political changes, wars, and...\n
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\nThe Voting Game\n

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\nUpper graders play the voting game to help them understand voting patterns, political movements, and build a content specific vocabulary. Each student creats a chart to determine if his or her political view veers liberal or...\n
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\nCreating a Cartoon of the Philippine-American War\n

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\nDuring the Industrial and commercial expansion of the United States, war broke out between America and the Philippines. Explore conflict, American Imperialism, and political cartoons with this creative project. Learners view the film,...\n
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\nTeaming Up on Health Care\n

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\nUse this political cartoon handout to help pupils understand the role the Blue Dog Coalition plays with regard to Health Care Reform. Football is used metaphorically to represent a player (Blue Dogs) tackling someone on his team (Obama)....\n
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\nCartoons for the Classroom: Interpreting the \"Tank Man\" Symbol\n

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\nThe iconic image of the Tank Man is imitated in this political cartoon analysis, in which learners examine a cartoon depicting a similar standoff. The original image is pictured, and learners compare it to a more modern cartoon of the...\n
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\nThe Progressive Era\n

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\nHow did citizens in the United States work to solve problems associated with development of American industrial capitalism during the late nineteenth and early twentieth century? Discover the progressive era with an engaging and...\n
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\nWestern Civilizations, Chapter 27: The Cold War: Global Politics, Economic Recovery, and Cultural Change\n

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\nKeep your scholars organized using this study plan and progress report tool, one of many great learning strategies featured in this online western civilizations resource! Although designed for use alongside the Western Civilizations...\n
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