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We Like to Move It, Move It

Push/Pull Factors

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 6th - 12th

In this lesson, students consider why people choose to move and settle where they do. They explore specific, real-world examples of rapid urbanization in India to identify motivations for movement by analyzing the influence of push and pull factors. To extend their learning, students complete a short... Read more »

Lesson 5E Lesson
We Like to Move It, Move It

Push/Pull Factors

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 6th - 12th

Subject Subject

  • Social Studies

Course Course

  • World Human Geography

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • WG.1.2, WG.2.1, WG.2.2, 7.3.4, CLR301, CLR302, IDT301, REL302, ARG401, D&S 201, ORG 201, ORG 302
More 95 minutes
Time Frame 2-3 class period(s)
When I Discover Who I Am, I'll Be Free?

American Government

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 11th - 12th

This is lesson #1 of a mini unit exploring the ideas of government structure, freedom, and whether governments truly protect our freedom. The student will assess the value of government by analyzing the structures of ruling bodies and how they influence the lives of citizens.  Learners will have opportunities... Read more »

Lesson 5E Lesson

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 11th - 12th

Subject Subject

  • Social Studies

Course Course

  • U.S. Government

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • USG.1.1
More 180 minutes
Time Frame 3- class period(s)
They May Take Our Lives, But They'll Never Take Our Freedom...

American Federal Government

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 11th - 12th

This is the second lesson of a mini unit exploring the ideas of government structure, freedom, and whether governments truly protect our freedom. The student will assess the value of government by analyzing the structures of ruling bodies and how they influence the lives of citizens. Learners will... Read more »

Lesson 5E Lesson

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 11th - 12th

Subject Subject

  • Social Studies

Course Course

  • U.S. Government, U.S. History

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • USG.1.1, USG.1.2
More 180 minutes
Time Frame 3- class period(s)
Sign, Sealed, Delivered You're Theirs

American Federal Government

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 11th - 12th

In this lesson, students will engage in inquiry and literary components to help gain an understanding of and define interest groups, provide examples, and analyze how they affect the political process in the United States. Read more »

Lesson 5E Lesson
Sign, Sealed, Delivered You're Theirs

American Federal Government

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 11th - 12th

Subject Subject

  • Social Studies

Course Course

  • U.S. Government

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • USG.1.3
More 180 minutes
Time Frame 2-3 class period(s)