Activity
Staging the Compelling Question
Students explore the compelling question, “How can we make real the ideals of democracy and freedom?”
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Language
English — USSubject
- History
Grade
6–12Duration
One 50-min class period- Democracy & Civic Engagement
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Students use their lived experiences to reflect on the complexities of democracy and freedom through a Four Corners activity.
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