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Pbs Learning Media: Blogging, Civic Engagement and the Dream Act
This multi-task lesson asks students to look at the DREAM Act in the context of immigration reform and also to reflect on blogging as civic engagement.
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Pbs: Frontline: Protecting the Environment Through Civic Activism
An activity engaging students in thinking about how they can fulfill their civic duties in their communities. Present a video and class discussion emphasizing the importance of community engagement.
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Charity Navigator
Charity Navigator rates U.S.-based nonprofits and charities on a variety of effectiveness scales so that givers can make informed decisions about how their charitable contributions are spent. Find useful insights for analyzing the role...
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Pbs Learning Media: Global Oneness Project: Sports for Social Change
In this lesson, students explore how participation in team sports can help empower youth in other areas of their lives. Students identify principles of how young people learn and discuss the ties between sports, civic engagement, and...
iCivics
I Civics: Games: Argument Wars
Games in which players act as lawyers arguing head to head before a judge about real Supreme Court cases.
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Pbs: Benjamin Franklin: An Extraordinary Life: Ben's Town
Learn lessons in civic responsibility from Benjamin Franklin, whose practical solutions to the problems of city living set the standard for civic engagement in the eighteenth century and today. Read about Franklin's support for public...
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Pbs: Benjamin Franklin: An Extraordinary Life: Citizen Ben
Read a five-part essay on Franklin's sense of civic duty and learn why he is still, to this day, considered a role model of good citizenship.
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Philanthropy Uk: Resources
Find resources compiled and made available by Philanthropy UK, a leader in sharing knowledge and best practices about charitable giving. Resources include a directory of charities, a giving glossary, trends in giving, specifics about...
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Volunteer Match
This database allows you to search for a volunteer opportunity either by location or by the type of activity that interests you.