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An Introduction to Robert Dahl's Who Governs Instructional VideoAn Introduction to Robert Dahl's Who Governs Instructional Video
Publisher
Macat
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Instructional Videos
Media Length
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
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Year
2015
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An Introduction to Robert Dahl's Who Governs

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In the world of politics, access to resources often determines who holds the power. A video summary of Who Governs? by Robert Dahl shares Dahl's theories about political power and influence based on his study of a local community. The video uses illustrations and simple examples to help make Dahl's work more accessible to learners.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

political science, governments, local government, political leaders

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Take a closer look at the local government where you live and ask scholars to consider who governs
  • Review the political officials and government structure in your local community

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires a basic understanding of how government and politics work on different levels
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Clear, well-paced narration makes it easier for viewers to follow along
  • Provides an analogy to clearly explain Dahl's main points

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.10 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.10

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