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\nWhat Makes Democracy Work?\n

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\nEight lessons make up a collection designed to help high schoolers make sense of an election year. Class members learn about voting rights, the importance of a free press, and civic participation. The focus is on the 2020 presidential...\n
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\nCore Knowledge First Grade ELA Curriculum\n

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\nEleven units make up the Core Knowledge First Grade ELA Curriculum Set. Each read-aloud anthology showcases a different topic and comes with a daily calendar, detailed lesson plans, and in-class and at-home practice. Plenty of teacher...\n
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\nDefining Democracy\n

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\nFor democracies, it is both the best and the worst of times. As part of a study of the challenges facing democracies, young political scientists seek first to define democracy, and then to consider the relationship between democracy and...\n
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\nThe Statue of Liberty: The Meaning and Use of a National Symbol\n

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\nEngage your class in a series of activities, each related to the use or analysis of symbols used to convey patriotic or national concepts. They identify different national symbols and explain their meanings, discussing the importance of...\n
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\nLiberty and Democracy for All?\n

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\nStudents consider what they already know about democracy and examine how viable democracy is for Middle Eastern nations such as Egypt and Saudi Arabia.\n
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\nParticipating in Democracy\n

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\nStudents analyze film clips in class. In this democracy instructional activity, students identify the differences between civil liberties, democracy and freedom. Students view a video regarding Japanese internment and answer study...\n
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\nRepairing the Fabric of Democracy\n

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\nDuring elections, headlines constantly lament the issue of low voter turnout. Help class members understand why this is such an important topic with relevant articles, a discussion of both sides of the issue, and a reflective essay. \n
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\nDefining Democracy and Freedom\n

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\nThis is a simple but effective introduction to democracy. It requires the class to generate working definitions of key terms (provided) and to determine the degree of democracy in various geographic locations today. After they conduct...\n
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\nWith Liberty & Top Soil for All\n

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\nStudents compare the basic needs of plants to the basic needs of democracy. In this democracy comparison lesson, students complete a worksheet on what happens to a plant that's not nourished. Students draw a correlation to the basics of...\n
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\nLiberty Defined\n

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\nFourth graders express their views of liberty through creative writing. They view video segments about the history of the Statue of Liberty.\n
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\nWhen Property Rights and the Public Good Clash\n

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\nStudents analyze a case involving a government's use of eminent\ndomain powers to construct a comprehension of property rights and how they might be viewed as essential protections for citizens in a constitutional democracy. They Use the...\n
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\nStatue of Liberty: A Famous Gift\n

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\nIn this Statue of Liberty worksheet, students read a passage, then answer 5 multiple choice questions; answers included on page 2.\n
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\nA New Nation American Independence Tell It Again!™ Read-Aloud Anthology\n

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\nSixteen lessons make up a read-aloud anthology centered around America's journey toward independence. Scholars hear texts about the Boston Tea Party, Betsy Ross, the Found Fathers, the Liberty Bell, and more! Pupils discuss their...\n
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\nPublic Service Announcement: Civic Responsibility\n

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\nGet your message across. Scholars use their prior knowledge and artistic skills to create public service announcements. The project is designed to explain the importance of civic harmony and the responsibility of all citizens to...\n
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\nPresident Kennedy 1961 Inaugural Address\n

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\nThe strong, direct words of President John F. Kennedy's inaugural address provided a philosophical turning point to 20th century American democracy. For 13 poignant minutes, the 35th president cautioned his fellow citizens...\n
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\nThe Statue of Liberty -- A Symbol of Freedom\n

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\nSecond graders explore the Statue of Liberty by reading books and internet cites. They must complete a story web\n
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\nOur Country\n

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\nSecond graders study about being a citizen in a democracy. They also study about the important American symbols and the process for electing the President. Students develop a creative writing story and create a drawing of a room....\n
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\nCivil Rights and Americans with Disabilities\n

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\nYoung scholars apply the principles of American democracy to people with disabilities. They analyze how individuals and groups in American society have struggled to achieve the liberties and equality promised in the principles of...\n
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\nIntermediate Sentence Completion: 30\n

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\nIn this sentence completion activity, students complete a sentence with 2 blanks about democracy. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions. Click on \"show all\" to see the rest of the activity.\n
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\nLife, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Limited Government\n

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\nStudents write a letter to King George III from the point of view of Thomas Jefferson. They defend constitutional democracy and explain the differences between limited and unlimited government.\n
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\nCitizenship Test: Principles of American Democracy, Questions 1-12\n

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\nPrepare your English learners for their upcoming citizenship test with this presentation. Addressing common questions about the American government and Constitution, this slideshow could be a good study guide for students who struggle...\n
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\nLiberty for Libya?\n

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\nStudents create a country profile on Libya in order to consider the viability of a transition to a democratic government.\n
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\nComparing Foundations of Democracy\n

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\nStudents examine democratic values. In this democratic ideologies lesson, students discuss individual rights and rights of the group. Students also discuss the implications of the priorities made in democratic societies regarding rights.\n
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\nPatriotic Symbols of the United States\n

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