Economics and Civics

Concept chairs: A format for classroom discussion

This is a culminating activity that provides a format so that all participants are drawn into a discussion.
The discussion for the "Concept Chairs" will be based on a unit of study that assesses the effectiveness of the Judicial System while examining various types of justice within society (social, personal and constitutional). Primary texts, fictional literature and non-print sources will provide the basis for this discussion.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Arts and Social Studies)

By Marion O'Quinn.

Resources on the web

Yours, mine, and ours: Determining boundaries

Students assume the roles of decision makers in a boundary dispute. They are asked to consider existing boundaries and other characteristics of an area to reach a consensus on whether an area should be divided or remain a single political entity. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 10–12 Social Studies)

Provided by: National Geographic