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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.

Teaching Resources for Teaching Online During the Pandemic

September 28, 2021 David Childs 21

Dr. David J. Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky UniversityThe world has been forever shaped by the global pandemic. As a result, we have had to make […]

We Must Never Forget: Commemorating 911 with Resources for the Public and Educators

September 22, 2021 David Childs 21

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University IntroductionI was a young adult, a few years out of high school when I first learned of the […]

Teaching a More Inclusive History: Studying Pioneers of Women’s Suffrage

September 21, 2021 David Childs 12

Dr. David J. Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Introduction: Towards a More Inclusive Social Studies CurriculumHistorically, social studies curriculum in the United States has not […]

Adding to the Conversation about a Diverse Curriculum in Education

August 13, 2021 David Childs 7

By Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D. Northern Kentucky University IntroductionA hot topic of conversation in political, educational and everyday circles has been the extent to […]

Escaping from Home: Using Historical Fiction to Teach Social Studies and Language Arts

July 4, 2021 David Childs 7

By Dr. David J. Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Introduction: Writing a Historical Fiction NovelMy colleague and I co-taught an upper level undergraduate teaching methods […]

Is Anyone Actually Teaching Critical Race Theory in their Classroom? Why are States Banning It?

June 23, 2021 David Childs 13

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D. Northern Kentucky University Analysis/OpinionIntroduction: My StoryWhen my family moved from an inner city predominantly Black neighborhood to a working class […]

Let’s Learn about Juneteenth: Resources For an Important US National Holiday

June 9, 2021 David Childs 6

By Dr. David Childs, Ph.D., D.D.Northern Kentucky University“Juneteenth is a holiday that celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. It is also […]

Resources and Ideas for Helping Elementary Students Become Civically Engaged

May 24, 2021 David Childs 11

Dr. David J. Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University An I-Civics article entitled “Civic Learning Resources for Elementary Students” states: “All students can be civic learners. For […]

Civic Engagement: Resources for Learning about State, Local and Federal Government

May 21, 2021 David Childs 2

IntroductionHey teachers, parents and average US citizens, if you have not gotten the chance to check out the I-civics website, you should. It is a […]

Teaching Local History: CET’s “Let Ohio Women Vote” Project, A Great Educational Resource

May 13, 2021 David Childs 6

By Dr. David J. Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University All History is LocalA well known adage related to the study of the past is that “all […]

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