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- 6th - 12th
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Students consider what they already know about democracy and examine how viable democracy is for Middle Eastern nations such as Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students define the concept of democracy. They evaluate the definition of democracy according to Thomas Jefferson, assess democracy in the United States between 1800 and 1848 and write a persuasive essay supporting their point of view. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the concept and process of democracy. They role-play delegates representing one of the 12 states at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, and simulate the process of a committee of a state legislature. 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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- 7th - 12th
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Students examine the differences in elections in the United States and Nicaragua. They create their own definitions of democracy. They also discover their role in a democracy. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students define democracy and analyze the conditions needed for democracy to flourish. Students research governments in the Middle East to determine how and if they have any form of democracy within their government. Full Review »
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- 8th - 11th
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Students explore their understanding of democracy, while comparing their concept of democracy with other students. They also research the possibility of democracy in Iraq. Full Review »
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- 12th
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Students explore the continued debates and disagreements about limits and expansions of rights. They utilize current events debates to revisit the definition of democracy and review four selected philosophers views on abortion. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 3rd
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Students determine the meaning of democracy and investigate accomplishments of a number of United States presidents. They look at images of the presidential one dollar coins before they determine how the job of the president differs from that of a king. Next they research presidential facts, participate in a democratic vote, and make a presentation which is assessed on a rubric. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students explore democracy as it is practiced in different governments. Through Internet research, they investigate democracy around the world. Students compare and contrast democracies as well as other forms of government. They discuss the way our form of government affects our daily lives. Full Review »
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