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\nBecoming Us: Belonging\n

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\nThe Becoming Us: Belonging module examines how the American ideal of shared identity has been challenged by fear and insecurity. The first of three case studies focus on the deportation of Mexican American citizens during the Great...\n
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\nDeliberating in a Democracy\n
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\nEducating Non-Citizens\n

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\nStudents distinguish between the privileges of being a U.S. Citizen and privileges that are forfeited if not a U.S. Citizen.  For this history lesson, students analyze the rights of people in a democratic society through research,...\n
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\nThinking like a Citizen\n

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\nExplore the influence social activism can have on important issues, and create a class full of young citizen activists. This plan calls for learners to participate in a whole class discussion and brainstorm about ways to effectively...\n
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\nDr. Fix-It Subjects: Health, Government\n

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\nHelp your students undertand the critical problems around healthcare. By focusing on the political and private process of healthcare, students will watch a video, analyze issues, and write an essay on their findings. Additionally, they...\n
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\nHow Can Citizens Participate?\n

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\nStudents are introduced to the notion of citizen participation. They analyze their own participation in the last school election, then read and discuss the definition of the term citizen.\n
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\nThe Role of Citizens in a Participatory Democracy\n

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\nGroups research participatory democracies and compare the role and rights of citizens in ancient history with those in recent U.S. history. Guided by a series of questions, individuals compose a persuasive essay in which they discuss the...\n
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\nGovernment Regulation: Crash Course Government and Politics #47\n

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\nThe government regulates the air Americans breathe and the food they eat to protect its citizens from danger. The 47th episode of a 50-part series on the United States government and politics introduces the concept of government...\n
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\nAmerican Government 2e\n

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\nAn informative resource provides a textbook on American government that covers topics such as the definition of government and how democracy works. Each section provides brief questions at the end to assess scholars' understanding. \n
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\nCivics Test for Citizenship: History and Government (51-100)\n

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\nUse this presentation to help English learners prepare for their upcoming citizenship test. It includes questions 51-100 from the History and Government section of the exam (questions 1-50 can be found in a different presentation, linked...\n
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\nUnited States Government 5th Grade\n

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\nIn this review of United States government activity, 5th graders recall facts and answer multiple choice questions. Students answer 25 questions.\n
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\nMeasuring Civic Engagement\n

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\nHigh schoolers begin the lesson by defining what a citizen is in today's society. In groups, they brainstorm a list of qualities and responsibilites a good citizen should have. They also develop and give a survey that measures the amount...\n
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\nElectoral Politics\n

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\nActive Citizens 101\n

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\nLearners explore and investigate multiple aspects of citizenship and democracy in a sequence of lessons that involve thoughtful discussin and participation to assist in gaining a better perspective of what citizenship and domocracy is,...\n
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\nThe Three Branches of Government\n

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\nStudents complete a unit on the three branches of government. They compare/contrast the three branches of government, write a letter or e-mail to an executive in the Federal Government, and develop outlines for historical documents.\n
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\nLetters to the Government\n

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\nSeventh graders examine how to be active participants in their local, state, or federal governments. They create a powerpoint presentation and write a letter to one of their governmental representatives about a problem and solution of...\n
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\nVoting in Your Town\n

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\nA socially important resource focuses on voter turnout and roadblocks to voting. Scholars review resources on voting stats, watch a documentary, and participate in group discussion regarding voting in their local communities. Academics...\n
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\nUsing Politics to Improve Participation in Elections\n

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\nInstructors new to teaching AP U.S. Government and Politics classes, as well as seasoned veterans, will find this teaching guide an invaluable resource. Using a project-based approach to civics education, the lessons emphasize real-world...\n
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\nPhilanthropy and Citizenship-Hand in Hand\n

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\nStudents define philanthropy and evaluate how the government would functin without the help of volunteers. They write song lyrics, participate in a class discussion, and complete a Venn diagram.\n
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\nCitizen Participation\n

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\nStudents compare and contrast political parties and interest groups. They examine the role citizens play in how to improve the community. They develop a survey to determine the needs and services opportunities in their community.\n
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\nHow Can Citizens Participate?\n

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\nMiddle schoolers discuss the role of citizens in society and in government. Working in groups, students list ways in which individuals can participate in government as well as the advantages and disadvantage of that participation. Each...\n
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\nThe Government of North Korea\n

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\nNinth graders study the Government of North Korea. They identify the system of government of North Korea today and explain how power is acquired, used and justified by it. They describe the use of propaganda by this government system...\n
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\nParliament and Government\n

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\nStudents examine the roles of those in Parliament. In this British government lesson, students participate in a mock election and conduct research regarding the difference between Parliament and government. \n
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\nCitizenship participation\n

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\nLearners explore responsibilities of citizenship. They discover the importance of individual and collective action in responsible local and global citizenship. Students identify and assess social issues facing Canadians. They explain the...\n
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\nCitizen Journalism\n

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\nStudents examine the role of citizen journalism, freedom of the press, and the First Amendment. They analyze the results of an Internet survey, discuss the ethics of downloading copyrighted material on the Internet, and write a news story.\n
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