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Lesson Plans

This collection of Lesson Plans, created specifically for Democracy & Me, is a great resource for teaching the political and electoral process in The United States.

Black History Series- A Lesson about “The Father of the Underground Railroad” William Still

February 24, 2020 David Childs 11

Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University While the grand little army of abolitionists was waging its untiring warfare for freedom, prior to the rebellion, no […]

African American History is American History- Creative Resources for Teaching African American History

February 21, 2020 David Childs 11

Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University One of the core values of our democratic society in the United States is the celebration of diversity and […]

Caucuses and Primaries

February 11, 2020 David Childs 9

IntroductionWe have said much in the past about the importance of an informed citizenry in a democracy. In American politics many terms and ideas are […]

Black History Series: The 13th Amendment’s Restriction on African American Freedom

February 2, 2020 David Childs 11

This article was published in Democracy and Me March 7, 2019. In celebration of Black history month we would like to re-post it to begin […]

My Teachers Don’t Get Me: Culturally Competent Teaching in a Diverse Society

January 27, 2020 David Childs 36

By Dr. David Childs, Ph.D. Northern Kentucky University Misunderstood by My TeachersI spent my childhood attending a predominantly black inner city school with very little […]

Martin’s Ideas: A More In-Depth Look at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

January 18, 2020 David Childs 14

This column originally appeared in the January 24, 2019 edition of Democracy and Me. It is reprinted this week to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. […]

Understanding Martin Luther King, Jr. and the March on Washington

January 14, 2020 David Childs 10

By Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University IntroductionWith Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebrations upon us, it is only proper to write an article […]

US Citizens Should Know This: A Timely Discussion of the War Powers Resolution

January 6, 2020 David Childs 10

Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University IntroductionIt is important for citizens of the United States of America to understand the nature and structure of our […]

More Teaching Resources on the Impeachment Process and President Trump

December 29, 2019 David Childs 8

Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University With the 2019 Trump impeachment proceedings having been wrapped up in the House of Representatives and moving on to […]

Socio-historical Foundations of Modern Holiday Celebrations: A Lesson Plan

December 19, 2019 David Childs 5

Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University With the holiday season upon us, we thought it would be fitting to post another article on the topic […]

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