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Great Books Foundation

Discussion Guide for 1984

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four, published in 1949, can seem strangely prophetic when compared to modern news events and politics. Readers of Orwell's dystopian classic sharpen their critical thinking skills by engaging in...
Unit Plan
Core Knowledge Foundation

Genetics and the Master Race

For Teachers 7th Standards
How did the beginnings of genetic research influence the Nazi party? A thorough, engaging unit incorporates the work of Gregor Mendel, the study of inherited traits, and the use of racism and discrimination during the Holocaust.
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Curated OER

Voter Turnout

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Explore politics by analyzing the voting process. Pupils discuss the purpose of casting votes in an election, then examine graphs based on the data from a previously held election's turnout. The lesson concludes as they answer study...
PPT
Curated OER

Reconstruction (1865-1876)

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Easily broken into pieces for several class sessions, this presentation is a great way to transition your class out of a Civil War unit and closer to the 20th century. Engaging photographs, including relevant maps and humorous political...
PPT
Curated OER

The Jews of Interwar Poland, Romania, and Hungary

For Teachers 7th - 12th
As World War II dawned, Jewish populations in Poland, Romania, and Hungary were at a social split among themselves. They were also already being targeted by Hitler's Fascist regimes. Share information about the cultural, religious, and...
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NPR

Progressive Era Lesson Plan

For Students 8th - 12th Standards
The women working for equal rights in the early 20th century weren't a part of one large group; rather, they were members of dozens of small groups focused on social reform. Explore the ways groups in the Progressive Era like National...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Party: Friend or Enemy of Democracy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students recognize and appreciate the paradox between an MP being able to vote according to the wishes of their constituents and / or their conscience versus voting according to party line. The class conducts a simulated vote.
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Curated OER

What are the Issues?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders complete political analysis activities. In this political analysis instructional activity, 7th graders discuss party platforms and research party issues for their party's candidate's positions. Students complete an issues...
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Curated OER

Text for Dictation: Polital Systems

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this text for dictation worksheet, students take dictation from a passage containing ideas and vocabulary about political systerms in Britain.
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Curated OER

They Have Issues

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the different campaign styles and political platforms of the nine candidates vying for the Democratic Party nomination for the 2004 presidential election. They graph and compare candidate platforms and write an essay...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858: Interactive Map Activity

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students utilize an interactive map to explore the 1858 Senate campaign in Illinois. They examine how factors such as population, transportation, and party strongholds can affect campaign strategies. Students write an essay discussing...
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Curated OER

Are There Any Heroes Out There?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore political candidates' viewpoints on issues that contribute to the "common good." In this political candidates lesson, students read and view mixed media to identify political issues that contribute to a civil society....
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Lessons from the Holocaust - Hitler Youth

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students examine the political socialization that contributed to the Holocaust. In this Holocaust lesson, students read about supporters of the Nazi party and how political socialization led to the Hitler Youth.
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Curated OER

Write a Letter to Jesse Owens

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students examine the accomplishments of Jesse Owens and the views of the Nazi Party in 1936. They read and discuss two handouts, conduct research on the Nazi Party's views and the Civil Rights Movement in American in 1936, and write a...
Worksheet
Curated OER

The European Parliament

For Students 9th - 12th
In this European Union worksheet, students respond to 5 short answer questions about the European Union's Parliament.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Arguments Against the EU

For Students 9th - 12th
In this European Union worksheet, students respond to 8 short answer questions regarding arguments against the European Union.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Politics: From Royalty to Democracy

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore forms of government in the Middle East. In this government systems lesson, students watch videos, listen to lectures, and explore websites regarding the forms of government in the Middle East
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Curated OER

A Shot in the Backwoods of Pennsylvania Sets the World Afire

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the French and Indian War and examine the events that led to the conflict.  In this political lesson students compare the important significance of this event and how the relationships were impacted.
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Curated OER

Gender Shouldn't Limit You!

For Teachers K - 6th
Learners examine political gender biases. In this Teaching Tolerance activity, students participate in a mock classroom election which requires them to vote for a boy or a girl. Learners discuss the election results and gender bias.
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Curated OER

The Free Trade Conundrum: Balancing Worker Wages and Consumer Prices Comparing the 19th and 21st Centuries

For Teachers 9th - 12th
By examining free trade, protectionism, and analyzing 19th and 21st century arguments for and against the tariff, high schoolers will be able to compare and contrast the 19th and 21st century. They will analyze text, answer discussion...
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Curated OER

Politics in Your Own Back Yard

For Teachers 4th - 11th
Students take a closer look at local government in Britain today. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to discover a history of county councils and neighborhood authorities. Students also research the...
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Curated OER

Fighting The Horse Race: Creating Ads Which Explore 2008 Presidential Candidates & Issues

For Teachers 6th - 12th
What is advertising? What role does it plan in an election? Middle and high schoolers discuss advertising and its purpose by sifting through different magazines and discussing the products they find. Then they relate advertisements to...
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Curated OER

Politics Up Close: An Election Assignment

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the Canadian electoral process through participation in a local election campaign. They volunteer in an election campaign of their choice, research the campaign issues, and write reflections of their experience.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Election-Year Issues: Where Do the Political Candidates Stand?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students create a multimedia presentation to compare the platforms of political candidates using information gathered from their research.

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