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As an introductory activity in learning about the roots of democracy, students are placed in groups and imagine that they are stranded on a deserted island. Students must come up with a list of rules, laws, and morals that every member of their community must adhere to. Students must also come up with ways that they can serve their new community. To close this assignments, students answer and discuss current school rules and ways that they can better serve their school community.
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Mristagno
This activity will be used with secondary school students in Spain (CLIL program). Thanks!
August 16, 2010
This activity will be used with secondary school students in Spain (CLIL program). Thanks!
August 16, 2010
Jacci
I've seen this activity in the classroom, and it is a good way to get kids thinking about the difficult task our nation had in its beginning. Thank you for sharing!
August 14, 2010
I've seen this activity in the classroom, and it is a good way to get kids thinking about the difficult task our nation had in its beginning. Thank you for sharing!
August 14, 2010
Pmoses
I think this is a great lesson. I appreciate being able to download it. Thanks.
August 10, 2010
I think this is a great lesson. I appreciate being able to download it. Thanks.
August 10, 2010
Cwebbgo
Thank you so much for this wonderful introductory activity. I am going to be teaching Civics for the first time and this will be perfect for my students. I am impressed with the overall quality of the lesson. This is ready to go. Usually I have to revise lessons a bit but not this one. I appreciate you sharing this!!!!!!
August 9, 2010
Thank you so much for this wonderful introductory activity. I am going to be teaching Civics for the first time and this will be perfect for my students. I am impressed with the overall quality of the lesson. This is ready to go. Usually I have to revise lessons a bit but not this one. I appreciate you sharing this!!!!!!
August 9, 2010
Publisherm
Just downloaded and I like it. Will come back after I use this! I am a forensics coach and plan to use it there.
August 9, 2010
Just downloaded and I like it. Will come back after I use this! I am a forensics coach and plan to use it there.
August 9, 2010
Flynboy99
Great idea for getting students up and interacting. Makes them do the work. I also like the idea that its in Word format.
August 9, 2010
Great idea for getting students up and interacting. Makes them do the work. I also like the idea that its in Word format.
August 9, 2010
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12 years high school teaching experience including International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement courses. Subjects taught: World History, AP Human Geography, History and Geography of Non-Western Cultures and U.S. History
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