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Step 4: Consider the Context Lesson PlanStep 4: Consider the Context Lesson Plan
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iCivics
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
45 mins
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2017
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Step 4: Consider the Context

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Have you ever noticed how deep the roots of a tree or plant stretch? Scholars analyze the context of an issue and the root causes that go to the base of the problem. The fourth step of a 10-part County Solutions - High School unit shares insight into the laws, regulations, and attitudes that often impact the problem at hand. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

government regulation, context clues, problem solving strategies, problem solving techniques

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Pose a thought question on the board and record the different attitudes the class expresses

Classroom Considerations

  • May require a free iCivics account to access all materials
  • Group size should be no more than three

Pros

  • Lesson includes printable worksheets and materials for classroom use
  • Resource provides teacher answer keys 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3

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