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Education 4 Democracy - Civics - Civic Engagement Research Group, University of CA, Riverside

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Ed ucation 4 Democracy provides videos and resources for educators who want to teach their students about democracy. The website includes lesson plans, articles, and videos on various...more
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Ed ucation 4 Democracy provides videos and resources for educators who want to teach their students about democracy. The website includes lesson plans, articles, and videos on various topics related to democracy, such as Civic Investigation and Research (analyzing evidence), civic engagement (discussion and deliberation), government, and social justice. The website's resources are engaging and informative and can be used to help students develop a deeper understanding of this critical topic.

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Use the resources at this site to teach your students about democracy. The website's lesson plans and videos are highly engaging and encourage active learning about democracy. Share the lesson plans that include active student participation, investigation, dialogue, voice, action, and background information for the teacher. Lessons provide an opportunity for students to explore face-to-face as well as online communities to identify relevant civic issues. Challenge your students to reflect on how their digital lives shape interests and how digital tools can be used for civic purposes.