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Tag: civic responsibility

Lesson Plan: Examining Political Corruption and Democracy

June 11, 2026 Ann S. Michaelsen

With each passing month of his presidency, Donald Trump behaves more like America’s commander in thief than its commander in

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LESSON PLAN: The “No Kings” Movement (USA, 2025–2026)

March 29, 2026 Ann S. Michaelsen

Things have changed since the last major No Kings protests in October 2025. Back then, an estimated 7 million people

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Lesson plan: Democracy Under Pressure

January 12, 2026 Ann S. Michaelsen

This lesson plan uses the NYT video “Day of Rage: How Trump Supporters Took the U.S. Capitol” together with the

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Lesson Plan: Recognizing Democratic Erosion and Authoritarian Shifts

September 2, 2025 Ann S. Michaelsen

Text: Garrett Graff, “America Tips Into Fascism” (August 25, 2025) The United States, just months before its 250th birthday as the

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Lesson Plan: The Rosenberg Case, Cold War Justice, and Historical Revision

January 22, 2025 Ann S. Michaelsen

Grade Level: High School (Grades 9-12) Subject: Social Studies/History Topic: Cold War History, Civil Rights, and the Pursuit of Justice

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Lesson Plan: Reflecting on January 6th – Understanding Democracy and Civic Responsibility

January 6, 2025 Ann S. Michaelsen

Grade Level: High School Objective Students will: Analyze the events of January 6, 2021, in historical and civic contexts. Explore

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