Standard Course of Study :: Economics and Civics

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Brown versus Board of Education: Rhetoric and realities: In this lesson, students will listen to three oral histories that shed light on political and personal reactions toward the 1954 Supreme Court ruling Brown versus Board of Education. Includes a teacher's guide as well as the oral history audio excerpts and transcripts.; Format: lesson plan (grade 10–12 Social Studies); By Kristin Post.

The Political Spectrum: This is a very simple lesson plan to teach students the political spectrum through a template.; Format: lesson plan (grade 10 Social Studies); By Bill Estes.

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 9–12 Information Skills and Social Studies); By Abby Stotsenberg.

Tobacco bag stringing: Secondary activity one: This activity for grades 7–12 will help students understand what tobacco bag stringing was and why it was important to communities in North Carolina and Virginia. Students will read and analyze an introductory article about tobacco bag stringing.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 and 10–12 Social Studies); By Pauline S. Johnson.

Tobacco bag stringing: Secondary activity seven: In this activity for grades 7–12, students take on the role of legislators who must make a decision concerning the passage of an amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. Students will evaluate the impact of emotional appeal in persuasion. This activity builds on information learned in activities one through six.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 and 10–12 Social Studies); By Pauline S. Johnson.

Tobacco bag stringing: Secondary activity two: In this lesson, students will read and evaluate primary source letters from the Great Depression about the effects of the Fair Labor Standards Act on North Carolina's tobacco bag stringers.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 and 10–12 Social Studies); By Pauline S. Johnson.

The controversial school voucher issue: Students learn what school vouchers are and how they affect how education is provided. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 10 Social Studies); Provider: National Council on Economic Education