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Lesson Plan March 08 2016

"He Named Me Malala": Understanding student activism through film - Lesson Plan
Subject(s) English, Social Studies, U.S. History, Civics Estimated Time: One to tw…
Who and How
Lesson Plan February 18 2016

Lesson Plan: How the Civil Rights Movement embodied a time of change

The Civil Rights Movement did not begin suddenly in the 1960s, nor was it a short battle. To understand the enormity of the famous March on Washington, we compiled a timeline of major civil rights events in the 100 years leading up to August 20, 1963.
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Lesson Plan February 06 2016

Lesson Plan: A history of discrimination and its consequences

"A History of Discrimination and Its Consequences" lesson plan allows students to think about the battles fought during the Civil Rights Movement in order for every citizen to be able to achieve the American Dream.
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Lesson Plan February 05 2016

Lesson Plan: What is Discrimination?
This lesson on discrimination is designed for middle and high school students with intellectual disabilities. It is designed specifically for students who have difficulty with verbal and written expression.
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Lesson Plan February 04 2016

Personal Reflections on the Poetry of Maya Angelou - Lesson Plan
Students will watch and read Maya Angelou’s poem, “On the Pulse of Morning,” then analyze and reflect on the words of this Renaissance woman.
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Lesson Plan January 13 2016

State of the Union: Comparing Obama's 'Four Big Questions' to FDR's 'Four Freedoms' speech
Analyze the "Four Big Questions" in President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address and reflect on what they say about the present when compared to President Franklin D. Roosevelt's "Four Freedoms" State of the Union Address.
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Lesson Plan January 12 2016

Highlights from State of the Union Address -- Lesson Plan
Students will discuss the elements of a successful political speech and watch President Obama's State of the Union address.
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Lesson Plan December 15 2015

How has technology changed the way candidates run for president? - Lesson Plan
Subject(s) Social studies, U.S. Government, Civics Estimated Time: Two to three …
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Lesson Plan December 08 2015

Meet the presidential candidates in Election 2016 - Lesson Plan
Subjects Social Studies, Government, Civics Estimated Time Two to three 45-minut…
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Lesson Plan December 08 2015

What is social media's role in Election 2016? - Lesson Plan
Subject(s) Government, U.S. History, Civics, Journalism Estimated Time One …
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