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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine different areas of social studies and tell classmates about what social scientists do. They work in small groups: each group member researches a different social science focus, then presents to the class. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify and describe characteristics of civic virtue. Following a class discussion, they create their own definitions of civic virtue. They write essays based on their own definitions and formulate conclusions on the state of civic virtue in the United States. They support their conclusions weith at least two examples. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the development of government. They identify different theories of political thought around the world. They participate in a play to discover their own political views on key issues. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten
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Students work in teams of two analyzing primary source images of civic helpers. The lesson leads to presentations of student conclusions. An excellent lesson from the Library of Congress for the kindergarten classroom. Full Review »
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- 4th - 8th
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The purpose of this unit is for students to make the rich set of connections between astronomy and the rest of science and technology, language arts, cultural studies (social studies), math, art, and music. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students study about why people get involved in effecting change in their communities. They brainstorm a list of various problems in their community (school or larger community) that they care about. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore how social networks can be important for civic action. They discuss social capital. Using a specified website, students investigate the effects of social networks. They brainstorm ways to increase social capital in their school and neighborhoods. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the power of persuasion in speeches supporting civic causes. they participate in a role-playing activity called, "Let's Rant," in which they give short, persuasive speeches. Students form civic action groups and write speeches about various issues and finally, create a museum of civic action. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students identify core social studies subjects. They discuss key issues from twentieth century American history of the social studies and identify key social studies concepts taught at elementary grade levels. They modify this activity to work with elementary social studies students. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students identify activities that promote social studies education and enjoy an international food tasting session. On food item sheets, they write the origins of the various food items. On a laminated world map, each cook circles the country where their recipe originated. Students discuss when holding such activities might be appropriate and what factors must be considered. Full Review »
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