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Citizens of the Future

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Young sociologists explore how local, state, and federal governments work. This very impressive and ambitious lesson requires pupils to contact government officials who represent them and their families. They research elections, and hold a mock presidential campaign for class president. Some excellent websites are embedded in this very worthwhile lesson.

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state government, Government, citizenship

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citizenship, state government, Government, social studies
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Grade
3rd - 6th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
21 days
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Internet Access

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