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Democracy in Action - Following the U.S. Presidential Election

Authors: Marjorie Light, Kevin Larkin

Grade Level: Grade 7

Overview :
This is an interdisciplinary unit on the Revolutionary War, to be used with an ELA/Social Studies block and incorporating art and technology. The unit will culminate with a Living Museum which have presentations and displays created by the students. The unit will focus on the history of the war era, including the everyday lives of the people, along with the art, technology and literature of the time.

NYS Learning Standards Addressed:

English Language Arts

• Standard 1: Language for Information and Understanding
• Standard 2: Language for Critical Analysis and Evaluation
• Standard 4: Social Interaction

Social Studies

• Standard 1: History of United States and New York
• Standard 3: Geography
• Standard 4: Economy
• Standard 5: Civics, Citizenship and Government

MST

• Standard 5: Technology.

Connection to District Learning Standards:

• Critical Thinker
• Effective Communicator
• Responsible Citizen
• Lifelong Learner