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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ethics in American Government

For Teachers 12th
Engage 12th graders in a series of activities focused on public trust and ethics in US Government. They view a series of videos, hold a class debate, and compose a short essay. Note: Suggested videos are listed but are not available...
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Lesson Plan
BBC

Local Democracy

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Expanding our students' understanding of government at a local level is a great way to build an understanding of government at a global level. Start the understanding by using any of these fun teaching ideas. Learners engage in several...
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Website
Digital History

Digital History: How Revolutionary Was the American Revolution?

For Students 9th - 10th
How did the American Revolution reflect a change in American society? Read about how political participation increased across the classes, and see how the question of slavery and women's rights became a thorn in the side of those...
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Unit Plan
The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: Democracy

For Students 3rd - 8th
Aimed at younger students learning about government, this section of the larger 'Congress for Kids' website focuses on Democracy. Links to related topics include democracy vs autocracy, 13 Colonies, Declaration of Independence, and...
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Handout
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: What Is Democracy?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explains what democracy is, its characteristics, the different forms it can take, and some history of this type of government.