101. NewsHour Extra For Teachers - Social Studies: Civics Taking Action Civic Responsibility case studies of different protest groups Taming Terrorism Designed for high school students, this lesson plan asks http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/teachers/social_studies/social_civics.html

Math Insights NewsHour Lesson Plans RETURN TO THE FOR TEACHERS INDEX PAGE ... History Civics Economics Geography Civic resources available: NewsHour Transcripts NewsHour Packages Extra Stories for Teens Lesson Plans NewsHour Transcripts NewsHour archives: Congress White House Law Federal Agencies ... Wealth And Democracy: In the wake of the recent corporate scandals, Paul Solman talks with author Kevin Phillips about a timely new book on the role of wealth in a democracy. (07/17/02) What Went Wrong : Sens. Bob Graham (D-Fla.) and Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) of the Senate Select Intelligence Committee discuss the investigation into alleged pre-Sept. 11 intelligence lapses. (06/04/02) Failure to Communicate : Experts discuss the CIA's disclosure that it was tracking al-Qaida members who later turned out to be involved in the September 11th attacks. Redesigning the FBI : Three experts assess the Justice Department's plan to overhaul the FBI, making counterterrorism its top priority. (05/29/02) Condeleezza Rice : The national security adviser explains a new treaty with Russia that greatly reduces nuclear stockpiles. (05/13/02)

102. NewsHour Extra Lesson Plan: Bringing Out The Vote lesson PLAN BRINGING OUT THE VOTE Subjects Government, civics, social studies. Time This lesson requires one 50minute classroom period, http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/teachers/lessonplans/socialstudies/Vote2004/bo

LESSON PLAN: BRINGING OUT THE VOTE By Syd Golston, an educational administrator, curriculum writer and historian Subjects: Government, civics, social studies Time: This lesson requires one 50-minute classroom period, plus homework time to distribute the flyers, if the teacher desires the class to do so. Lesson Objectives The objectives of this lesson are acquiring information about voter turnout, analyzing why Americans don't vote, and citizen activism through creating community publicity about the 2004 Presidential election. Overview: Students compare the turnout in their state's last presidential election (2000) with voter turnout in other states and with turnout in 34 countries around the world. They examine reasons often cited for low voter turnout in the United States. Each student designs a flyer for neighborhood doorknobs, incorporating the statistical data on voter turnout in their state and in other countries, and a slogan combating common excuses for failure to register and vote. The class may choose one flyer to reproduce and distribute in the neighborhood, with the approval of the school's administration for this part of the activity.

103. CongressLink - A Resource For Teachers Providing Information About The U.S. Cong lesson Plan The Compromise of 1850. Subjects US government, civics. Grade Level(s) 912. Time Frame Based on 50-minute periods (eg, 4, http://www.congresslink.org/print_lp_compromise1850.htm

Dirksen Center AboutGovernment Congress for Kids Congress in the Classroom Online ... Rate This Site Lesson Plan: The Compromise of 1850 Subjects: U.S. government, civics Grade Level(s): Time Frame [Based on 50-minute periods (e.g., 4, 50-minute periods)]: 3, 50-minute periods Objectives [What the student should know and be able to do at the end of the lesson]: 1.0 Overall: Using an example of the Compromise of 1850 and the Fugitive Slave Act, students will summarize the importance of compromise in the congressional process. CongressLink lesson plans are built around Bloom's taxonomy. The purpose of the taxonomy is to provide a coherent format for lessons and to make it easier for teachers to design them according to CongressLink's standards. If you are preparing a lesson, be sure to read the detailed information about the taxonomy it will be a big help. 2.0 Knowledge: List the main arguments and issues discussed and name two defenders for each side of the argument and state their political affiliation and position in Congress. 3.0 Understanding:

104. Chapter 11, Web Activity Lesson Plan, Civics Today: Citizenship, Economics, & Yo Glencoe Social Studies, civics Today Citizenship, Economics, You. http://www.glencoe.com/sec/socialstudies/govciv/civics2003/content.php4/936/5

Chapter 11: Influencing Government "Influence of Mass Media on Government" Introduction In this chapter students read about the many different people, organizations, and institutions that affect our government. Mass media affect people by what they choose to cover and how they choose to cover it. Mass media also affect government officials. Those running for office want the media to cover their campaigns and portray them in a positive light. Our nation's highest elected official, the president, has a press secretary to brief reporters on the president's plans and to respond to the media's questions. In this activity, students will take a closer look at the role of a White House press secretary. Lesson Description In this lesson students will read an interview with White House press secretary Ari Fleischer. They will answer several questions about the job of press secretary and prepare a briefing on a current event. Instructional Objectives The learner will be able to identify the skills necessary to become a press secretary. The learner will be able to describe the job of the press secretary.

105. Asnelessonplans A LongTerm Effort to Renew and Elevate Civic Learning in Our Nation s Schools A collection of high school lesson plans related to journalism from http://www.civicmissionofschools.org/resources/Prax/Level 3 Pages/asnelessonplan

A collection of high school lesson plans related to journalism from teachers around the country. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NEWSPAPER EDITORS: LESSON PLANS http://www.highschooljournalism.org/Teachers/Lesson_Plans/ Overview Special Features Civic Learning Goals ... Overview The American Society of Newspaper Editors High School Journalism program collects lessons plans related to journalism from teachers around the country. Each month, a notable teacher and lesson plan are featured on the site. In addition, an extensive archive organizes lesson plans is organized by interest area, including many related to civic learning such as "Critical Thinking about Media," "Editorial Writing," "First Amendment," and "Prior Restraint." A sampling of lesson plans connected to civic outcomes includes: American Government in the Media How do various media sources portray the U.S. government to the American public? The Media and Local Government What role is the role of the media in determining the direction of local government? Who decides what direction local government should go? (The media, elected officials or the citizens? Who should decide?) The Ultimate Presidents' Sale Especially useful in an election year, this plan asks students to look at political advertising critically.

106. C-SPAN Please notea new web site for civics and US Government Teachers will launch in September CSPANClassroom.org! Have you signed up for our Free Membership http://www.c-span.org/classroom/

var arrPopMenus = new Array( ); September 20, 2005 C-SPAN Alert! Search Classroom Affiliates ... TV Schedules WATCH / LISTEN 109th Congress Base Closures Bush Administration Social Security ... Supreme Court C-SPAN SERIES American Perspectives American Politics/ Road to the White House Booknotes ... Washington Journal C-SPAN RADIO LBJ White House Tapes American Political Archive Radio Schedule OTHER C-SPAN SITES American Presidents American Writers American Writers II Book TV ... Tocqueville NEED HELP? Download RealPlayer Download Windows Player Problems With Video? Get Broadband ... Contact Us c-spanclassroom.org Debuts! C-SPAN's free membership service for educators has a new web site, and a new name! C-SPANCLASSROOM.org offers even more C-SPAN video resources, with enhanced navigation, and links to standards. Visit now! (This web page, c-span.org/classroom will remain available for the near future.) C-SPAN StudentCam Learn about our annual video documentary competition for middle and high school students. Deadline is February 28, 2006 About the Contest Prizes Confirmation Process Learn about the nomination and confirmation process for Supreme Court Justices.

107. Learning To Give - Lesson Plan - What Is A Good Citizen? How The Textbook(s) Def Civic Virtue in Modern American Democracy. lesson 1 What Is a Good Citizen? How the Textbook(s) Define Good Citizenship and/or Civic Virtue http://www.learningtogive.org/lessons/unit13/lesson1.html

var my_width = document.body.clientWidth; var my_column_width = ((my_width-693)/2); document.write (""); var my_width = document.body.clientWidth; var my_column_width = ((my_width-693)/2); document.write (""); Other States LTG -Indiana LTG -Michigan ... Civic Virtue in Modern American Democracy > What Is a Good Citizen? How the Textbook(s) Define Good Citizenship and/or Civic Virtue Unit Contents Civic Virtue in Modern American Democracy 1. What Is a Good Citizen? How the Textbook(s) Define Good Citizenship and/or Civic Virtue 2. Developing a Personal Definition of Civic Virtue— e pluribus unum 3. Great Debate—Do Americans Today Have Civic Virtue? (The) 4. Ask the Experts—What Do Contemporary Surveys Tell Us About Americans and Civic Virtue? Other Versions Printer Friendly Teacher Resources Lesson Plans Bibliographies Briefing Papers Nonprofit Career Information ... LTG See more in our Resource Room Civic Virtue in Modern American Democracy LESSON 1: What Is a Good Citizen? How the Textbook(s) Define Good Citizenship and/or Civic Virtue GRADES: 9-12 Subjects: Civics English Language Arts Philanthropy Social Studies and U.S. Government

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