Core Text: “The January 6th Insurrection Didn’t Fail, it Just Took Five Years” by John Pavlovitz (as provided)Recommended Level: Upper
Tag: democracy
Lesson Plan: “No Kings” — The Mass Protests Against Donald Trump (October 2025)
People in communities big and small came together nationwide with signs, marching bands, a huge banner with the US constitution’s
Lesson plan; write a letter to your future self – new provider!
Introduction. In this very personal activity, students have the chance to write a letter to their future self, to open
Lesson Plan: Recognizing Democratic Erosion and Authoritarian Shifts
Text: Garrett Graff, “America Tips Into Fascism” (August 25, 2025) The United States, just months before its 250th birthday as the
Lesson Plan: Fact-Checking Political Claims Using Washington Post Fact Checker and FactCheck.org
Objectives By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: Understand the role and significance of fact-checking in
Lesson Plan: The British Government and House of Lords Reform (2025)
1. Introduction Topic: Explore how the UK government is structured, focusing on the Houses of Parliament and current reforms in the
Lesson Plan: The Filibuster in U.S. Senate History and Its Impact on Civil Rights Legislation
Cory Booker Condemns Trump’s Policies in Longest Senate Speech on Record. The New Jersey senator spent much of his speech,
Lesson Plan: Teaching About Selma, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Current Voting Rights Issues
Background On “Bloody Sunday,” March 7, 1965, approximately 600 civil rights marchers were violently attacked by state and local law
Lesson Plan: The Danger of Losing the Free Press – Elon Musk’s Unelected Power and Its Global Consequences
Grade Level: High School / College Subject: Social Studies, Civics, Media Literacy Introduction: Why This Lesson Matters Now The attack
Lesson Plan: Five Failures in the Oval Office
Objective Students will analyze and understand the five key failures identified in a recent Oval Office meeting between President Trump,
Lesson Plan: The Free Press and Recent Developments
Objective Students will examine the history of press freedom in the United States, assess its current state, compare it with
Lesson Plan: The Post (2017) – Press Freedom and Ethical Journalism in the Digital Age
Grade Level: High School (Grades 11-12) / College LevelSubject: History, Civics, Media Studies, English Language Arts Objective: Students will analyze
Lesson Plan: Reflecting on January 6th – Understanding Democracy and Civic Responsibility
Grade Level: High School Objective Students will: Analyze the events of January 6, 2021, in historical and civic contexts. Explore
Lesson Plan: Examining Timothy Snyder’s “Decapitation Strike”
Each of Trump’s proposed appointments is a surprise. It is comforting to think that he is simply a vengeful old
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
