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- Grade Range
- 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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- 11th - 12th
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Students watch Ann Richard's speech at the Democratic Party Convention and answer questions. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students examine if the core democratic values still work in contemporary Michigan. They participate in a Core Democratic Value Scavenger Hunt and discussion. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students examine and discuss photos taken by 6th graders in Mali and the status of child soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo. They view and analyze the photos, view a video, and create a poster using photos of their own community. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 11th
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Students produce multimedia presentation to fellow class members on one of the Core Democratic Values, such as patriotism or civilian control of military, that is part of State of Michigan Social Studies Framework. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th
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Students examine the differences between the Republican and Democratic political parties in the USA by watching a PowerPoint presentation and researching Internet sites. They determine who the current president is and talk about role of the president. They discuss the Presidential candidates while expressing their own political viewpoints. 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 »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the formation of the democratic/republican government in England. In groups, they relate these ideas to the writing of the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights. To end the lesson, they use the internet to identify the ideas from the Enlightenment and works from famous theorists and how the government was formed. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 10th
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Students examine the origins of the basic democratic ideals we have adapted into our American democracy. They discuss the important contributions of ancient civilizations to democratic ideas and institutions during a note taking session. After notes, they complete a time line on the development of democratic institutions. Full Review »
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