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- 3rd - 6th
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Students review the history of our country's independence, and study the Bill of Rights to gain a better understanding of their basic rights and freedom as American citizens in a democratic society. State and local governments also be examined Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students compare/contrast the Republican and Democratic platforms using Venn diagrams, then read and discuss, "The Conventions Are Over. The Party's Just Starting." students then participate in a mock press conference and write editorial pieces Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students consider what they know about wireless technology, examine the various issues wireless devices raised at the 2004 Democratic convention, research various devices, and create "How it Works" posters, focusing on sending/receiving wireless signals. Full Review »
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- 12th
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Students engage in the decision making process so as to encourage them to become active citizens upon graduation from high school. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students explain the role of the different players in the process of lobbying the government for changes in policy and or law. They select an issue of current concern and determine who their contacts would be both inside and outside of government. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students create political platforms in groups. They create posters and give speeches to appeal to their voting public. The class votes. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 11th - 12th
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Students watch Ann Richard's speech at the Democratic Party Convention and answer questions. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 8th
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Students act as teachers and develop a lesson plan that teaches the concepts of democracy and how important it is to become involved in the democratic process. They "teach" their lesson to the rest of the class. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students acquire a better understanding of the democratic process by selecting, accessing and using the appropriate electronic resources to research information about election campaigns. Using technology and other media resources for research information, students design an interactive project to share with their classmates. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students examine real world application to the abstract concept of Core Democratic Values. They make personal connections with these concepts and helps them to understand the rights and responsibilities of democratic citizenship. Full Review »
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