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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.

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day

October 13, 2020 David Childs 19

Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Originally posted on October 24, 2019 IntroductionWe recently celebrated Columbus Day, and for many people in the US it […]

How Does Populism Relate to Current US Politics?

October 12, 2020 David Childs 8

Dr. David J. Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University An Atlantic article by Yasmeen Serhan from January 2020 states that in the last ten years “populism took […]

Black Women’s Lives Matter

October 11, 2020 David Childs 16

Dr. David J. ChildsNorthern Kentucky University IntroductionIn this article we will continue our custom of writing articles that elevate the status of women in our […]

Can Elementary Educators Address Diversity and Equity Issues?

October 9, 2020 David Childs 33

Dr. David J. Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Can elementary teachers address topics surrounding equity, social justice, civics or even racism in a meaningful and age […]

Educating a Generation That Was Not Born during the September 11 Terrorist Attacks

September 11, 2020 David Childs 35

It is difficult to believe that the September 11 Attacks took place 19 years ago. It is proper that as a nation we continue to […]

I am Afraid to Address Controversial Topics in My Classes

September 5, 2020 David Childs 45

Dr. David J. Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Teaching in a Divided NationWith the US being divided and polarized along ideological, social, racial and political lines […]

Learning While Black: Addressing Racial Inequities in US Education

September 3, 2020 David Childs 17

By Dr. David J. Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Introduction- Learning While BlackThroughout my middle and high school career, some of my teachers and counselors told […]

Getting Students Out to Vote! Lessons in Youth Civic Participation

August 28, 2020 David Childs 22

Dr. David J. Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University One of the most important rights people have in a Democracy is the right to vote in a […]

City Council School: An Innovative Solution for Civic Education

August 1, 2020 David Childs 8

David J. Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Introduction: Disillusioned with Political ProcessMany US citizens feel that they cannot make a difference in the political outcomes of […]

Can I really Make a Difference? How Average Citizens Can Participate in the Democratic Process

July 24, 2020 David Childs 14

Dr. David J. Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Many people in the United States express apathy, disinterest and disillusionment with the political process. This mindset translates […]

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