Students are asked to look at a fictional situation, determine which democratic value would apply ("freedom of religion" is the expected answer) and why, and explain their answers.
A two page essay briefly addresses the topics of freedom of speech and banned books. This is followed by a page of suggested creative, persuasive, and research writing ideas for middle school students. Includes a rubric to help with grading; all assignments are open-ended. Banned Books Week is the last week in September.
Six of seventeen core democratic values are explained, and students are asked to define the advantages and disadvantages of each democratic value. More sets coming soon!
Students are asked to look at a fictional situation, determine which democratic value would apply ("checks and balances" is the expected answer) and why, and explain their answers.
Students are asked to look at a fictional situation, determine which democratic value would apply ("civilian control of the military" is the expected answer) and why, and explain their answers.
Students are asked to look at a fictional situation, determine which democratic value would apply ("federalism" is the expected answer) and why, and explain their answers.
Students are asked to look at a fictional situation, determine which democratic value would apply ("patriotism" is the expected answer) and why, and explain their answers.
Students are asked to look at a fictional situation, determine which democratic value would apply ("popular sovereignty" is the expected answer) and why, and explain their answers.
Students are asked to look at a fictional situation, determine which democratic value would apply ("representative democracy" is the expected answer) and why, and explain their answers.
Students are asked to look at a fictional situation, determine which democratic value would apply ("separation of powers" is the expected answer) and why, and explain their answers.
Students are asked to look at a fictional situation, determine which democratic value would apply ("diversity" is the expected answer) and why, and explain their answers.
Use this 'Book: Dr. Seuss' Sneetches and Diversity (primary/elem)' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Book: Dr. Seuss' Sneetches and Diversity (primary/elem)'. Uses "The Sneetches" as a launch-point for a lesson about the importance of diversity.
One page reading comp on origins and use of census with comp questions, vocabulary, short response and discussion questions. Use with Census Taking Activity for elementary.
A two page reading comp on the history and uses of the U. S. federal census, with comp question, vocabulary, short response, discussion questions. Use with Class Census Activity.
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