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The Equal Rights Amendment in the 1970s and Today Lesson PlanThe Equal Rights Amendment in the 1970s and Today Lesson Plan
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Center for Civic Education
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5th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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1 hr 30 mins
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The Equal Rights Amendment in the 1970s and Today

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Discover the fascinating history of the Equal Rights Amendment and discuss the major implications and considerations associated with it today. Here you will find background information on the topic, a graphic organizer summarizing arguments for and against the amendment, and primary documents surrounding the issue that class members can analyze and discuss in detail.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

women's rights

Additional Tags

era, women's rights, social studies

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  • Includes pre-lesson handouts for teacher and students, as well as all instructional materials
  • Lists supplemental video suggestions and other Internet resources
  • Adaptable to variety of Common Core standards

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.6 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.6 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.6

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