Standard Course of Study :: Social Studies

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Change in a Democratic Society, Lesson 1 of 3: This lesson will demonstrate how art can imitate society. Students will learn about democracy in America through an examination of and a Paideia seminar on "The Sword of Damocles," an oil painting by British painter Richard Westall. This lesson should be used after a study of colonial times in America and through the American Revolution.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Sharyn West.

Changes in a Democratic Society, Lesson 2 of 3: This lesson is the post seminar activity to the Changes in a Democratic Society, Lesson 1 of 3. Students will participate in tiered assignments reflecting on the Westall painting, "The Sword of Damocles," and the prior day's Paideia seminar on that painting.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Sharyn West.

Changes in a Democratic Society, Lesson 3 of 3: This lesson is a follow-up lesson to the Changes in a Democratic Society, Lessons 1 and 2 of 3. Students will reflect upon and respond to a sculpture by Auguste Rodin, "Monument for the Defense of Paris." Permission has been granted by Ackland Art Museum to use the following sculptures: "Monument for the Defense of Paris" (Auguste Rodin) and "Wisdom Supporting Liberty" (Aime-Jules Dalou).; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Karen Wagoner.

W.A.R. (Wars Are Real): This lesson plan allows students to research various American wars and conflicts that have occurred during the history of our country. It is designed as an end of the year project to cover a lot of our history in a short amount of time.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies); By Jane Landreth.