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Religious Intolerance in Afchanistan
Students, as a group, examine and discuss the destruction and planned demolition of Buddhist artifacts in Afghanistan by the Islamic Taliban government. They further research the issue and then hold a simulated summit with Buddhists,...
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Nobel Peace Prize Winners
Students work in groups to complete biography overviews and research, organize information and decorate masks to look like their assigned Nobel Peace Prize winner. They present their information to the class as a group then independently...
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Ho Chi Minh and Freedom of Speech
Learners explore freedom of speech. Individually, they complete a K-W-L chart. Students participate in a "Stand If You Can" activity where they make statements regarding the freedom of speech. Learners stand if they agree with the...
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Students Speak Up
Students share the ways they use technology at school and at home. In groups, they discuss how their study of math, science and technology is helping to prepare them for future jobs. They share their findings with the class and develop...
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Savvy in Sacramento
Young scholars take a field trip to the state capital, Sacramento. Using the Internet, they explain the physical and human geographic features of the area and discuss interactions between the people of California between the time of...
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The Spanish Belief in Justice and Values
Fifth graders study "justice" and "values" as illustrated through fables. The determine that some of the fables in the U.S. are relatively similar to those fables in other parts of the world. They write and illustrate their own fables.
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Ground Zero
Eleventh graders study one way that citizens who are involved in a community may determine its needs. In this Government instructional activity, 11th graders present a power point on community and community needs.
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The Eerie Canal
Pupils discover bodies of water in the United States by investigating the Eerie Canal. In this U.S. Geography lesson, students discuss Lake Eerie and the canal that was built in order to transport goods. Pupils research the...
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Center for Civic Education: Fall 5 Day Brief Lesson Plans on Voting
A set of brief lessons on voting. Topics covered include voting requirements, registering to vote, voting trends, voter self-education, setting up a polling station, and simulating an election polling site that coincides with a real fall...
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Center for Civic Education: Fall Extended Lesson Plans on Voting
An in-depth set of lessons on voting. Topics covered include voting requirements, registering to vote, voting trends, voter self-education, setting up a polling station, and simulating an election polling site that coincides with a real...
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Center for Civic Education: The Legacy of Ronald Reagan [Pdf]
This lesson traces Ronald Reagan's ascent from obscurity to the pinnacle of political power in the United States. It also examines the constitutional, political, and civic principles associated with the public life of Ronald Reagan...
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Center for Civic Education: Teaching Presidential Elections [Zip]
Citizens, Not Spectators is a voter education program whose goal of the program is to increase the voting rate among young Americans by demystifying the voting process. The lessons familiarize students with the process and the duty of...
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Center for Civic Education: Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
September 17 is recognized in the United States as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. The purpose of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is to commemorate the creation and signing of the supreme law of the land and to honor and...
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Center for Civic Education: Fall 3 Day Lesson Plans on Voting
A set of three lessons on voting. Topics covered include voter registration, educating oneself prior to voting, and simulating an election in class that coincides with a real fall election. All lessons can be downloaded.
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Civics Online: (Re)envisioning the Democratic Community
Civics Online offers teachers, students, and parents many excellent resources to enhance the learning of civics in the classroom and at home.
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Center for Civic Education: We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution
This thought-provoking site provides a portal to many resources about citizen participation and civic literacy.
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Center for Civic Education: What Is a Republican Government?
This lesson will help you understand why the Founders thought a republican form of government was best. Students will also learn about civic virtue and the common welfare.
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Center for Civic Education: Resource Bank
This page contains an extensive collection of links to pdf versions of lessons and handouts needed to teach the Citizens, Not Spectators curriculum. Has lessons for upper elementary, middle school, and secondary.
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Center for Civic Education: Project Citizen
This project is intended to help young scholars learn how to express their opinions, and how to decide which level of government and which agency is most appropriate for dealing with a problem they identify. They then gather relevant...
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Center for Civic Education: How Does Government Secure Natural Rights?
This lesson introduces students to some basic ideas the Framers used in creating the kind of government they thought would best protect the natural rights of each individual and promote the good of all. At the end of the lesson, students...
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Center for Civic Education: George Washington and Executive Power
This lesson looks at the legacy of George Washington, perhaps the most influential leader in the creation of the American nation. Through his achievements as commander-in-chief during the Revolution, in support of the drafting and...
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Center for Civic Education: We the People: Project Citizen
This detailed lesson has students examining their community. The students then have class discussions, assignments and a portfolio to complete. A separate teacher site is available.
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Center for Civic Education: Ronald Reagan, Our Fortieth President [Pdf]
This lesson tells the story of Ronald Reagan's rise from a small town in Illinois to the highest political office in the United States: the presidency. It also examines his political principles. The lesson focuses on Ronald Reagan's...
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Center for Civic Education: Presidents' Day Lessons
Presidents' Day lessons for Grades 10-12 on the constitutional legacies of George Washington, James Madison, Abraham Lincoln, and Ronald Reagan, and how they shaped the history and Constitution of our nation. Each lesson plan was written...
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