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\nAn Introduction to Edmund Burke's Reflections on the Revolution in France\n

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\nChange is not always best. Edmund Burke's pamphlet Reflections on the Revolution in France takes this perspective as he argues against the potential instability of upending the traditional government model in France. High schoolers...\n
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\nWhy Don’t More People in the U.S. Vote?\n

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\nTo vote or not to vote, that is the question. Secondary scholars explore voter turnout in the United States. The resource uses informational text, group discussion, and  a worksheet to help academics understand hindrances to voting...\n
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\nElections, Money, and the First Amendment\n

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\nThose who spend the most, win.  Academics read informational text, participate in group discussion, and defend campaign reforms to understand the correlation between money, the First Amendment, and election results. The resource...\n
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\nHow do the presidential debates of 2016 compare to the debates from the 1980's? What about the 1960's? Evaluate a chosen candidate or issue from the 20th and 21st centuries with a lesson plan focused on political debates. Middle and...\n
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\nAmerican Government 2e\n

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\nAn informative resource provides a textbook on American government that covers topics such as the definition of government and how democracy works. Each section provides brief questions at the end to assess scholars' understanding. \n
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\nThe True History of Voting Rights\n

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\nExplore what voting rights really are in an intriguing lesson that explores the history of American voting. The resource examines the timeline of voting rights in the United States with group discussions, hands-on-activities, and...\n
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\nWhy Local Elections Matter\n

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\nUncle Sam wants everyone to vote in local elections! Geared toward middle and high school scholars, the resource explores voter turnout and the importance of local elections. Academics participate in group discussion, complete...\n
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\nAn Introduction to Thucydides’s History of the Peloponnesian War\n

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\nWhy was Thucydides's History of the Peloponnesian War so influential in his time, as well as in modern politics? Learn about the distinctive features of the text, including its lack of adherence to divine influence, and the details of...\n
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\nSuppressing the Vote\n

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\nVoting rights have expanded over time, but some voters are still being suppressed. A thought-provoking resource explores the history of voter suppression in the US and efforts to remove roadblocks to voting. Young historians learn about...\n
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\nReflection and Action for Civic Participation\n

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\nSlacktivist or activist? Bystander or upstander? Positive social change requires involvement and commitment. After reading a series of articles about young people who chose to get involved, scholars examine a framework that helps peers...\n
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\nOn This Day: The Hoover Burglary\n

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\nWithout the Hoover Burglary, would the FBI's counter-intelligence program have come to the public's attention? Historians learn about the actions of the individuals involved in the Hoover Burglary, what information they stole, and how...\n
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\nGeorge Washington: General, President, Slave Owner\n

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\nTimes change; behaviors that were once considered acceptable can be seen in a very different light. Middle schoolers revisit the legacy of George Washington in a three-day lesson plan that uses primary sources to reveal Washington as a...\n
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\nThe Battle of Trenton\n

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\nThe Continental Army's victory at the Battle of Trenton marked a turning point in the American Revolution. Young historians examine maps, read primary source materials, and create a timeline of events to understand why the victory was so...\n
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\nDeveloping Your Voice and Your Right to Free Speech\n

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\nThree activities focus on the First Amendment, especially the freedom of speech. Scholars craft a letter to the President of the United States and express their views about a topic important to them. Another activity has participants...\n
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\nThe Electoral Process\n

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\nStudents explore the U.S. political system by completing several worksheets. In this government election lesson plan, students define and describe the two main political parties in detail to one another. Students read a piece written by...\n
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\nFDR-Hitler: Conflicting Political Systems\n

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\nLearners compare and contrast the governments of the United States and Germany during World War II. Using different media, they identify the actions of both countries during the war and their major mistakes. They write a short summary...\n
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\nDemocracies in North America: Canada, the United States, and Mexico\n

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\nStudents examine democratic values. In this democracy instructional activity, students research the political systems of Canada, Mexico, and the United States in order to compare and contrast them. Students also discuss domestic and...\n
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\nWest African Art\n

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\nStudents engage in a lesson that is concerned with the concept of West African Art. They conduct research using a variety of resources. They focus upon the history, geography, economics, and political systems. The information is used to...\n
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\nCulture Sharing: History, Politics, Government\n

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\nStudents explore types of governments and political systems. In partners, students share information about their home country. Classmates work together to prepare a presentation about the history and government of a specific country.\n
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\nHow We Got to Kansas-Nebraska\n

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\nStudents explore the causes of the Civil War. In this lesson on slavery students use primary sources to examine the evolution of the issue of  slavery and in the American political system. Students will then write a follow-up essay...\n
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\nNavajo Code Talkers of WWII\n

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\nEighth graders assess different ways that significant individuals and events influenced economic, social and political systems in the United States after 1880. They experience a Navajo code talker's dictionary to create and decode messages.\n
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\nText for Dictation: Polital Systems\n

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\nIn this text for dictation worksheet, students take dictation from a passage containing ideas and vocabulary about political systerms in Britain.\n
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\nAn Introduction to Aristotle's Politics\n

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\nAre politics a necessary and natural part of society? High schoolers view a brief explanation of Aristotle's Politics to learn more about the ways Greek society — and modern society — form the political world to help citizens...\n
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\nHow Man Negotiates Away His Natural Freedom\n

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\nStudents recognize that our legal-political system has developed through a process of moving from philosophical ideals to compromised working models.\n
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