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		<title>Why Vote? A Public Awareness Campaign</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 15:38:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Students will learn that towns include people whose jobs contribute to the quality of community life. Students will use the online activity "How Does Government Affect Me?" as a springboard to discuss the importance of voting. The lesson will culminate with the creation of "Please Vote" bookmarks, a public awareness campaign. 


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		<title>Government Games</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 19:32:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cast your vote, prepare a budget, or propose a new law with this unique game! Use Model Magic® to create a board game to explore how your country’s government works.


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		<title>Government</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:02:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Declaration of Independence &#038; U.S. Constitution - Bill of Rights
Understanding
Review the history of the Declaration of Independence &#038; Constitution.
Understand citizens' rights by researching the Constitution's "Bill of Rights."
Understand the democratic process.


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		<title>Special Interests: How Would A Legislator Vote?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:42:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In these role-plays, students act as elected officials who must vote on five bills that relate to special interests of groups that financed their campaigns. How will they vote? 


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		<title>Discover Mexico&#8217;s Secrets</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:14:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Students explore the geography, history, society, economy, and government of Mexico.


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		<title>Crazy Laws: There Must Have Been a Good Reason</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:45:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Investigate some crazy laws on Law Day, May 1.


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		<title>Secrets of the Presidents</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:45:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Use this printable technology activity to teach students odd, little-known facts about the presidents of the United States.


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		<title>Meet Our Presidents Bulletin Board</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:45:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Use resources from the White House Web site and other library or Internet resources to create a "Meet Our Presidents" bulletin board.


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		<title>We the People</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:45:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This integrated unit uses reading strategies, reflection activities, graphic organizers, and technology tools to teach the rights and responsibilities of citizens.


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