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Democracy in Action: Freedom Riders

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
This is a must-have resource for every social studies teacher covering the civil rights movement. Through an engaging video and detailed viewing guide, young historians learn about the Freedom Riders, and discover how everyday...
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Civic's Resources: Texas v. Gregory Lee Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
In August 1984, the Republican National Convention was held in Dallas, Texas. On August 22, a group of about 100 demonstrators marched through the streets of Dallas to dramatize the consequences of nuclear war and protest certain...
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Pbs Learning Media: Youth and Education in Afghanistan: Pulitzer Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the daily struggle faced by many Afghan students seeking an education, and the danger faced by teachers and schools working to provide these children with an experience many Americans take for granted.
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This nation.com: Citizens in the American Political System

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains information on becoming a U.S. citizen and how citizens can participate in the government.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical sketch of Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin, an American community leader who was active in the women's rights movement and particularly in organizing African American women around issues of civic and cultural development.

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