"The very success of democracy depends upon the knowledge and skills of its citizens."
J. Madison
PSST IT's PROLOG is here.
Lord Acton wrote, “If the past has been an obstacle and a burden, knowledge of the past is the safest and surest emancipation.” You have been listening to “PSST it’s PROLOG” with Mr. Review. This liberating podcast is actively digging tons of earth to find an ounce of gold. Just in time.
It’s time to get schooled, but this time let’s keep it relevant. There are far too many lessons to be learned, and far too many that have been forgotten. No better place or time than to start today. And speaking of today, did you know…
Room 2B HIVE
Citizens pollinating our future with civic understanding.
1.1
Ideals of Democracy
1
Foundations
ASSESSMENTS
1.2
Types of Democracy
1.3
Gov't Power/Rts
1.4
Art. of Confed.
1.5
Ratify Constit.
1.6
Principles of Gov't
1.7
Federalism
1.8
Interpreting Fed.
1.9
Federalism Today
1
FOUNDATION
of
AMERICAN
DEMOCRACY
In My Shoes:
Role Playing American Government and Politics
Oprah said it succinctly, “Leadership is about empathy. It is about having the ability to relate to and connect with people for the purpose of inspiring and empowering their lives.” This is not new. Women’s Rights advocate, suffragette and poet Mary T. Lathrap wrote in 1895:
Just walk a mile in his moccasins
Before you abuse, criticize and accuse.
If just for one hour, you could find a way
To see through his eyes, instead of your own muse.
In each of our five (5) units of study in American Government and Politics you will be invited to connect with relevant players. To better understand government and politics, walk in the shoes of those who have and continue to shape our government and politics. The end result will not only improve our understanding; provide practice of essential skills; but also inspire and empower our own civic engagement. Welcome. Get ready to “take the time to walk a mile in [their] moccasins.”
'Toon In
1. What is the funny?
2. What are the benefits of
living in a "melting pot"?
3. Investigate what is written
on the base of our Statue
of liberty. Rewrite it in
your own words.
'Toon In
1. What is the funny?
2. What does it mean to be
a "pillar"? Explain why
why these pillars hold up
our democracy.
3. What is the status of these pillars? How can they
be srengthened?
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