Throughout history, it has been evident that providing a public display of rights has been important to make sure a person’s rights can not be denied. Through this inquiry, students will be challenged to examine the Bill of Rights and choose which are the most important rights that showcase what it means to be a citizen.
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Throughout history, it has been evident that providing a public display of rights has been important to make sure a person’s rights can not be denied. Through this inquiry, students will be challenged to examine the Bill of Rights and choose which are the most important rights that showcase what it means to be a…
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As the concept of citizenship began to develop within Ancient Greece and the Roman Republic, ordinary people began to gain rights along with the responsibilities of citizenship. However, not all citizen’s rights were equal. Through this inquiry, students will be challenged to evaluate if a citizen’s rights and responsibilities are truly equal to each other….
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As civilizations started to develop in the world, people started to develop governments to create order and stability. However, this led to the majority of the society being viewed as subjects of the government. They were to perform their role/job within the civilization and were not active participants in governmental decision-making. As Athens began to…
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In this inquiry, students will explore persuasive media used in the American Revolution such as pamphlets and political cartoons before analyzing how these sources appealed to different emotions and values. In a group activity, students will identify and categorize emotional appeals and tactics used in various propaganda pieces before determining which tactics were utilized in…
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We do not always think about propaganda as an important tool for mobilizing colonists during the American Revolution. However, propaganda was used in important ways to build support. In this inquiry, students will use primary sources from the Library of Congress to learn about how propaganda was used to ignite the American Revolution.
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Propaganda is one of the oldest techniques used to influence thoughts and behaviors of groups, but it can work in many different ways. In this inquiry, students will explore various propaganda techniques and evaluate their effectiveness in persuading an audience.
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Building on what students know about national symbols and monuments, in this inquiry students will choose one historical figure to investigate the character traits, contributions, fun facts, and opinions about. The goal of this inquiry is for students to recognize and explain the significance of the people who influenced our nation.
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In this inquiry, students study popular United States Memorials (Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial) in order to identify historical figures who have impacted our nation. Students will be able to recognize and explain the significance of national symbols and the people who influenced our nation.
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Everywhere we go we are surrounded by artifacts that memorialize aspects of United States history and values. In this inquiry, students will use photographs from the Library of Congress to learn about these national symbols, landmarks, and influential Americans and sort them into meaningful categories. Through this process students will recognize and explain the significance…
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Appalachia has often been a place that is misunderstood by those outside of the region. The region has a culture, physical environment, and community that is one of a kind compared to others. The many aspects of Appalachia all contribute to its overall definition. Students will be introduced to ginseng and ramps, Appalachian music, and…