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Lesson Plan October 03 2016

Student Reporting Labs: Talking trash and your environment

OverviewGlobally, plastic is the most abundant type of marine litter. This activity allows students…

Lesson Plan August 10 2016

Lesson plan: Fun facts about Clinton and Trump

Here’s some information on where the candidates stand on the issues as well as some fun facts you probably didn’t know.

Lesson Plan June 07 2016

Understanding campaign finance law - lesson plan

Campaign finance has been a major point of discussion among the three remaining presidential candidates. How much do students know about the history of campaign finance law?

Lesson Plan May 25 2016

Who said it? presidential candidates' quotes activity

Start your class off with this fun election activity! Using PBS' Election Central interactive map, students can test their knowledge of candidates' policy stances by matching quotes with the candidate who they think said it.

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Lesson Plan January 26 2016

Student activity: Small business stories where you live

Students get to know their neighborhood more by talking to a small business owner

Lesson Plan June 10 2015

Lesson Plan: Constitutional amendments and marriage equality

Students will get the chance to write their own amendments to the Bill of Rights

Lesson Plan October 07 2013

Lesson plan: Bullying education resources

Understanding the lasting impact of bullying and how to create a space of belonging for everyone.

Daily Video May 14 2011

President Obama Decides Against bin Laden Photo Release

Learn more about Obama's decision not to release photos of Osama bin Laden's body

Lesson Plan September 10 2004

Lesson plan: The juvenile death penalty

SubjectsLaw, Government, CivicsEstimated TimeTwo 45-minute class periodsObjectivesThe purpose of th…

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