Lesson Plan

Meeting in a Fishbowl: Consensus vs. Democracy

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Students analyze the democratic and consensual decision-making process. They review the distinctions between decision-making and consensus and simulate a town meeting and a tribal meeting. They select an issue and research the issue from their point of view in their group. They simulate the town meeting and prepare a written ordinance.

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Resource Details
Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Duration
3 days
Instructional Strategies
Research
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