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Back to lesson plans archive March 8, 2020Seven engaging civics lesson plans
Looking for classroom resources for the 2020 elections? Check out these 7 video-based lessons on key issues like political parties, voting rights, media bias and local & state elections.
Lesson plan: Political parties – Two is company, three’s a crowd
Lesson plan: To Vote or Not to Vote
Lesson plan: Down-ballot voting and the role of local & state elections
Lesson plan: Polling pitfalls
Lesson Plan: Know Your Vote, Know the Issues
Lesson Plan: Hosting a Presidential Debate
Lesson Plan: Decoding Media Bias
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