This unit uses the 10 Questions Framework to explore two examples of youth activism: the 1963 Chicago schools boycott and the present-day movement against gun violence launched by Parkland students.
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Democracy & Civic Engagement
American Idealist
This unit, designed to accompany the film American Idealist, explores idealism, public service, and public policy through the career of American statesman and activist Sargent Shriver.
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Democracy & Civic Engagement
Confronting Apartheid
Explore South Africa’s tumultuous history from the early interactions between white European settlers and native African tribes to the implementation of apartheid and the long struggle for democracy.
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Democracy & Civic Engagement
Media Literacy
Race in US History
Facing Ferguson: News Literacy in a Digital Age
Help students become informed and effective civic participants in today's digital landscape. This unit is designed to develop students' critical thinking, news literacy, civic engagement, and social-emotional skills and competencies.
Unit
Democracy & Civic Engagement
Standing Up for Democracy
Designed for students in the United Kingdom, these lessons foster the critical thinking, mutual respect, and toleration necessary to bring about a more humane society.
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Democracy & Civic Engagement
Justice & Human Rights
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
This unit leads students through a deep exploration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, from the history of its creation to its legacy in today’s global community.
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Character Charts
Provide students with a graphic tool to record and organize information about characters in a text.
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Character Maps
Help students engage with a fictional or historical character by creating an annotated illustration.
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Chunking
Help students approach challenging texts by breaking down content into manageable pieces.
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Introducing a New Book
Spark students’ interest in a book before reading it by having them make predictions and ask questions about its contents.
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Learning to Infer
Introduce students to the concept of inferencing and then help them develop their inferencing skills.
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Life Road Maps
Enrich students’ understanding of a historical or literary figure by having students draw the figure’s life journey.
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