Applying Core Democratic Values

Lesson 1: (2-5 Class Periods)

Key concepts: Equality - Diversity - Pursuit of Happiness - Common Good - Justice

Plan: It is important that students not only understand but also be able to apply core democratic values to life situations. In this activity, students use tradebooks to apply core democratic values. Using the same cooperative "home" learning groups, give each group two of the following tradebooks. Each group should also have a copy of the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Have one student read one book to his or her group.  Then...

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