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A Time for Justice
Students explain the protections and privileges of individuals and groups in the United States.
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Power Poetry
Students use poetic devices to discuss political issues. In this cultural diversity lesson, students listen to the president's State of the Union address and write poetic pieces that express their opinions about issues the president...
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Why Vote?
Students design a ballot slip for student voting. They create a slogan and political brochure.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Fat Cats Living off the High Hog
In this current events worksheet, learners analyze a political cartoon that uses an idiom to convey its meaning. Students respond to 4 talking point questions.
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Citizenship and Elections: The Importance of a Ballot
Approximately 58 prcent of those eligible voted in the 2016 US Presidential election. In an attempt to impress upon learners the importance of voting and voting rights, class members examine primary source documents related to the...
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A Time for Justice
Students engage in a lesson that focuses on the development of The Bill Of Rights in the United States. They conduct research using a variety of resources. Students two focus questions in order to guide the information search. They state...