This lesson plan is designed to help you facilitate the design and creation of your class’s chairs—your “seats at the table” of representative democracy.
From Her Beacon Civic Art Project
Students will work collaboratively to create a mural of the Statue of Liberty to show the statue as a representation of freedom and a symbol of welcome to immigrants coming from other countries.
Voting Rights in America Timeline
This timeline explores when different groups of Americans gained the right to vote.
Women’s Fight for Suffrage
Learn about women’s fight for the right to vote in the United States including major leaders and strategies of the women’s suffrage movement.
The Purpose of Government: For the People
The purpose of this dialogue is to reflect on how varied experiences and perspectives of government influence the way in which the institution of government is regarded. While the purpose of government may be understood by its definition, the impact of government in influencing citizens is not always clearly defined.
The Purpose of Government: For the People
The purpose of this dialogue is to reflect on how varied experiences and perspectives of government influence the way in which the institution of government is regarded. While the purpose of government may be understood by its definition, the impact of government in influencing citizens is not always clearly defined.
Today’s Vote: Voting Rights Restoration
In this lesson students will take on the role of senators to create, debate, and vote on new legislation regarding voting rights for formerly-incarcerated individuals in the United States.
Today’s Vote: Voting and Elections
In this lesson students will take on the role of senators to create, debate, and vote on legislation to improve election policy in the United States.
Today’s Vote: Mandatory Minimum Sentences
In this lesson students take on the role of United States Senators to create, discuss, debate, and vote on legislation related to mandatory minimum sentences.
Voting Rights in America Timeline Worksheet
This worksheet and the accompanying timeline provides students with the chance to learn and gain a deeper understanding of when different groups of United States citizens gained the right to vote.