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Uncle Sam wants you to serve! Scholars investigate the role of mandatory national service in an open democracy. They research, watch a video, and hold a debate surrounding the issue of requiring one year of service to gain a better understanding of the issue. Using what they learn, individuals write their personal opinions on the topic to finish the instructional activity.
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Instructional Ideas
- Invite a member of the armed services as a guest speaker on national service
- Research current events to locate nations where national service requirements exist
Classroom Considerations
- Group size for research and reading should be no more than three
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