LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Economics and Civics

Goal 4: The learner will explore active roles as a citizen at the local, state, and national levels of government.

Objective 4.01. Examine the structure and organization of political parties.

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Aligned lesson plans

There's more out there than just Democrats and Republicans!
Students will use the internet to research minority political parties and interest groups. Students will create a PowerPoint presentation (or other type of presentation), write a paper, and create a commercial advertisement for their group using a propaganda technique.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–10 Social Studies)
By Abby Stotsenberg.