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Civic Engagement Resources for Educators
Now that the election is over, how do we maintain momentum around issues of importance to educators and students in California?
ITVS and KQED Education Network's Community Classroom Engage students in discussions about democracy and dissent, and the changing nature of democracy around the world. Community Classroom provides documentary video content accompanied with innovative, resource-rich curricula.
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DEMOCRACY! Educator Guide & Video Modules
Please Vote For Me, Iron Ladies of Liberia , and Chicago 10 - films featured in this educator guide offer students and teachers new ways to explore democracy abroad, elections, gender and media literacy through class discussions, activities and homework assignments.
PBS Teachers offers resources for elementary and secondary school teachers.
- Lesson Plans - Cover the electoral process, political parties, campaigning, and the importance of voting in state and federal elections.
- Web based tools - The PBS Teachers curriculum guide,
Access, Analyze,
Act: A Blueprint for 21st Century Civic Engagement promotes students'
civic engagement through the use of elections-related social media tools.
View a sample lesson plan! In Welcome to the Blogosphere, students create their own blogs, share their views, post original multimedia content, and develop a network of interested commentators and activists.
Campaigning For Change
In this lesson, students select a school issue of importance to them, the faculty
and the administrative staff, and devise a proposal for mounting a campaign
around the issue. Download
the Lesson Plan (PDF)
Now Classroom
Lessons and activities to inspire understanding and critical thinking in your classroom and beyond.
Talking about Politics through Science: Quest Lesson Plans
Immigration is a key election issue. Watch Golden Gate: A Journey of Hope by Ana Cancino and decide where you stand.