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Preserving and Promoting Democracy

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders create surveys to determine whether or not young people have or plan to vote. Using their findings, 11th graders make advertisements aimed at encouraging youth to vote.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. for Early Elementary

For Teachers K - 1st
Learners study the accomplishments of Martin Luther, Jr. and investigate how he worked to further tolerance and respect for others.
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Celebrate Character Counts Week

For Teachers K - 12th
Students participate in activities to celebrate character counts week. They identify the six pillars of character. They display good character when it comes to everyday tasks.
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An Internet Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use the internet to gather information about children around the world. In groups, they complete an internet scavenger hunt to research courage. They develop their own community service activity.
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Judicial Review

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Student demonstrate understanding of both sides of the argument between Jefferson and Marshall that led to the strengthening of the Judicial Branch through the creation of judicial review. Unit is comprised of five lessons and fits into...
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Toxic Torts

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders examine the role of courts in environmental law enforcement. Using examples, they identify civil cases brought against large corporations for violating environmental laws. They define new vocabulary and discuss the...
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Lesson Plan on Tolerance

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students, through discussion, internet and video resources, study the history of Northern Ireland and the religious segregation between Catholics and Protestants. They evaluate the current political situation and predict what the future...
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Service Learning Project-American Civil War

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders study the American Civil War. As part of a service learning project, they volunteer to help preserve or promote a local Civil War site. They conduct research and write letters or lobby legislatures on behalf of historic...
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Families and Neighborhoods

For Teachers K
Students build their own neighborhood. In this lesson on community, students are introduced to books about families and neighborhoods. As a class, the students create their own neighborhood, elect a leader for their neighborhood and...
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Tutors & Readers Theater

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Students complete literacy service learning projects. In this literacy lesson, older students work with younger students to tutor them in reading and writing. They help prepare a Readers Theater for the younger students.  
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Animal Explorations

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students discover compassion for animals. In this animal lesson, students go to a local animal welfare organization and help out. They reflect on compassion and how to make changes in the lives of animals. 
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Rolling in Dough

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students make play dough. In this cooperation lesson, students practice working together in a group. Students work in small groups to make play dough. They discuss how they cooperated and how it was beneficial to completing the project.
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Can You Make a Difference?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students write and present a speech. In this service instructional activity, students read an anecdote adapted from The Star Thrower and discuss their feelings about their ability to make a difference in the world. Students make a...
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Jackie Robinson, A Black Hero

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the meaning of the word hero. In this philanthropy lesson plan, students examine what the word hero means as they discover Jackie Robinson and hits contributions to society.
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Long-Term Goals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students set long-term and short-term goals. In this character education lesson, students determine whether goals that they write for themselves are long-term or short-term.
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A Quick Fix (Private-Religious)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers consider their contributions to society. In this service learning lesson, students examine Jewish tradition of tikkun olam. High schoolers recognize that the world is imperfect as they participate in classroom activities...
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Strengthening Democracy in Latin America

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the many challenges facing the nations of Latin America today.  In this World Geography instructional activity, 6th graders analyze various documents that will help strengthen democracy.  Students create a...
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What is a Puppy Mill?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider community and legislative efforts to stop puppy mills. In this animal welfare lesson, students discuss the needs of pets and determine how puppy mills do not meet the needs of animals.  Students research animal...
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What are the Economic Functions of Government?

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders identify the six economic functions of government and the classify examples of government actions and policies within various economic functions. They identify and evaluate two different positions on the role of...
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Why Come To America?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate reasons large numbers of people immigrated to the U.S. They identify hardships and risks involved in coming to America and identify the affects immigration has had on the traditions and cultures in the...
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Primary Source? What is That?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the use of primary sources. They read and discuss excerpts from the "Diary of Anne Frank," write journal entries, identify examples of altruism from the book, write an essay, and complete a worksheet.
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How the Electoral College Works

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the history and mechanics of the Electoral College and formulate opinions as to whether this institution should be preserved, modified or eliminated. They predict future outcomes of electoral vs. popular votes.
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Analysis of a Historic Presidential Election

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the 2000 presidential elections. They explain why the presidential winner was initially too close to call, discuss how the winner was determined and predict how the 2000 election might change the process of electing a...
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The Voter

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers identify the constitutional amendments and major federal laws that have shaped suffrage in the United States.