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What is Meant by Returning to Fundamental Principles? Lesson PlanWhat is Meant by Returning to Fundamental Principles? Lesson Plan
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What is Meant by Returning to Fundamental Principles?

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High schoolers explain in what ways the American experience in self-government can be called an adventure in ideas. They evaluate positions on a number of issues related to the fundamental principles and values of government and individual rights.

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citizenship, the united states constitution

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citizenship, constitution, social studies
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9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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