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Economics and Civics

Goal 10, Objective 10.06

Goal 10

The learner will develop, defend, and evaluate positions on issues regarding the personal responsibilities of citizens in the American constitutional democracy.

Objective 10.06

Discuss the consequences and/or benefits of the freedom of economic, legal, and political choices.

Resources aligned to this objective

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Civil rights protests and dilemmas
In this lesson students explore well-known civil rights protests then listen to two oral histories of individuals who protested in their own way to promote equality for African Americans. Students specifically will consider personal risks involved in protest.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 and 10–12 Social Studies)
By Kristin Post.

Lesson plans on the web

Ad dissection 101
Students learn how to interpret the messages in mainstrean advertising to become more informed consumers. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Social Studies)
Provider: IDEAS and Ryan Anderson
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
Economic freedom, political freedom: Their meaning, their results
Students will analyze the concepts of economic freedom and political freedom. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 10 Social Studies)
Provider: National Council on Economic Education
A fair wage?
Students examine several resources that address gender equity to determine if these disparities in pay for men and women are indeed discrimination or if they are justified. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 10 Social Studies)
Provider: National Council on Economic Education