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Step Six: Real World Policies Lesson PlanStep Six: Real World Policies Lesson Plan
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iCivics
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6th - 8th
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Social Studies & History
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Step Six: Real World Policies

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Sometimes it takes real-world examples to get concepts to click. Use the resource to instruct middle schoolers on the relevancy of public policy in today's world. Exercises include a 5W + H graphic organizer, class discussion, and homework activity.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

public policy, economic policies, current events, civics, social issues, political science

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Differentiate for English learners by providing them with fill-in-the-blank graphic organizers

Classroom Considerations

  • May require a free account to access all materials
  • Instructs you to print out and make copies of handouts for each individual learner

Pros

  • Teaches scholars how to apply concepts to contemporary issues
  • Includes answer keys

Cons

  • May feel less relevant to some pupils because the resource focuses on specific states within the US

Common Core

RH.6-8.3 RH.6-8.4

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