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FILE PHOTO: A police officer is seen in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington
Lesson Plan April 15 2021

Were COVID restrictions constitutional?

Research Constitutional considerations surrounding COVID and discuss the balance of private rights and public good
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Daily Video January 20 2021

Inauguration special: Gen Z discuss hopes for the future of democracy
DOWNLOAD VIDEO Directions: Read the summary, watch the videos and answer the discussion…
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Daily Video January 11 2021

Brooks and Capehart: The Capitol attack and Trump’s next impeachment
DOWNLOAD VIDEO Directions: Watch the short video clip featuring conversation by long-ter…
A sign urging residents to vote stands in Atlanta
Daily Video January 05 2021

Classroom Resource: Georgia voters to decide balance of power in Senate
Discuss what's at stake in today's Georgia runoff elections.
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Daily Video November 02 2020

Teaching Resources for Election Day: Gen Z's Prom at the Polls!
Engage your students this Election Day with these outside-the-box activities!
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Daily News Lesson October 21 2020

Fact or Fiction? How can students sort through the misinformation?
As election season turns up the dial on online misinformation, how can students determine truth from fiction?
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Daily Video October 07 2020

"Face the Facts" with four first-time voters
Hear from four teens about their engagement with politics and what they expect from upcoming elections
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Post August 17 2020

Take the Political Party Quiz to find out where you fit!

Ever wondered where you fit on the political spectrum? Take this quiz to find out!
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Educator Voices July 14 2020

How do teachers really feel about returning to the classroom?
Sari Beth Rosenberg, high school history teacher, New York. Credit: Sari Beth Rosenberg By Sa…
Voters line up to cast their ballots in Atlanta
Daily Video June 10 2020

Election 2020 update: As Biden clinches nomination, candidates set strategies
In this lesson plan, explore the strategies of Democratic and Republican presidential nominees while learning about the impact of polling station closures.
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