Handout
Analyzing Levers of Power (en español)
Help students use the “levers of power” framework to identify how individuals make political and social change. This resource is in Spanish.
Asunto
- Civics & Citizenship
- History
- Social Studies
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This resource is intended for educators in the United States who are applying Spanish-language resources in the classroom.
How to Cite This Handout
Facing History & Ourselves, “ Analyzing Levers of Power (en español)”, last updated October 31, 2022.
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