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Political Polarization Lesson PlanPolitical Polarization Lesson Plan
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6th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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Political Polarization

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Dive into the political breach with pupils and explore the reasons for political polarization. Using clips from C-SPAN that include discussions from reporters and scholars, class members consider what is causing the political fault lines in the United States. Discussion prompts and an analytical chart help them understand the effects this divide may be having on American society. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

american politics, politics, election day, presidential elections, political parties

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Create a jigsaw activity to review video clips that offer insights on polarization in politics
  • Use included discussion prompts to stimulate debate

Classroom Considerations

  • Students must be able to access the online video clips

Pros

  • Clips and activities are deeply relevant to the political moment
  • Resource is crafted in an even-handed and fair way

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.3 RH.6-8.4 RH.6-8.5 RH.6-8.9 RH.6-8.10 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.9-10.4 RH.9-10.5 RH.9-10.9 RH.9-10.10 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3 RH.11-12.4 RH.11-12.5 RH.11-12.9 RH.11-12.10

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