Objective: Students will critically analyze the concept of American exceptionalism, compare past achievements with current standings, and evaluate the country’s progress
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Lesson Plan: Teaching The Talk – Race in America
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas Objectives Objectives By the end of this unit, students will: Understand the concept
Lesson plan; What Catchy Songs Get Stuck in Your Head?
Objective: Students will explore earworms, examining their causes, triggers, and individual reactions. Through this lesson, students will connect with the
Lesson Plan: Uncovering the Origins of the Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree Tradition
Objective: Students will learn about the little-known history of the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree tradition and its connection to Ian
Lesson Plan: US Politics, Border Security, and Media Representation
Objective: Students will critically analyze current U.S. political debates on border security and immigration policy, examine how these issues are
Lesson Title: Reflecting on Democratic Values and Rhetorical Techniques in Political Statements
Competency Goal: Students will read, discuss, and reflect on content and rhetorical techniques in various types of texts, including self-selected
Lesson plan; CNN 5 Good Things
Saturdays are for sunshine — especially for your ears. With another election, ongoing wars and natural disasters, we know the
Lesson Plan: Analyzing and Interpreting Polling Data for the 2024 Presidential Election
Objective Students will interpret and analyze polling data, understand its significance in elections, and explore the factors that influence poll
Lesson Title: The Role of Celebrity Endorsements in U.S. Presidential Elections: Influence and Impact
Objective Students will develop a nuanced understanding of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, including key candidates, platforms, and the influence
Lesson Plan: The Power of Bonds and Trust in Relationships
Objective: Students will explore the concepts of trust, bonds, and loyalty in relationships through a true story of animal-human connection.
Lesson Title: Understanding the U.S. Immigration System
If Donald J. Trump wins next week’s election, it will be in large part because voters embraced his message that
Lesson Plan: The American Presidential Election and Political Values
Objective: Students will understand the U.S. presidential election process, explore core American political values, and critically analyze current election issues.
Lesson plan; Misinformation is everywhere this election. Can you tell what’s real?
Test your skills at spotting online falsehoods. This lessonplan is written by Cat Zakrzewski, Rachel Lerman and Shelly Tan at The Washington
Lesson Plan: Ibelin, digital Identity and online communities
Background Context on Mats Steen: Mats Steen was a young Norwegian man who lived with a debilitating physical condition, eventually
Lesson Plan: Analyzing “Twelve Million Deportations” by Timothy Snyder
I had the pleasure of listening to Timothy David Snyder at an event for Democrats abroad this summer. His insight
