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American Democracy

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Twelfth graders represent a specific interest in the business community and must present a plan that benefit the community and present the least amount of danger to the community. They must convince the city fathers that their venture is in the best int

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Grade
12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
14 days
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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