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Checks and Balances, Right to Protest Seen as Very Important for Strong Democracy | Pew Research Center

Checks and Balances, Right to Protest Seen as Very Important for Strong Democracy | Pew Research Center | Teaching Social Studies (debuts Fall 2020) | Scoop.it
Large majorities of the public, Republicans and Democrats alike, say open and fair elections and a system of governmental checks and balances are essential to maintaining a strong democracy in the United States.
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Cult of Pedagogy

Cult of Pedagogy | Teaching Social Studies (debuts Fall 2020) | Scoop.it
If you've ever been told you're way too into your job, welcome home, friend. This place was built for you.
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To Remember a Lecture Better, Take Notes by Hand

To Remember a Lecture Better, Take Notes by Hand | Teaching Social Studies (debuts Fall 2020) | Scoop.it
Students do worse on quizzes when they use keyboards in class.
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Younger, older generations divided in partisanship and ideology

Younger, older generations divided in partisanship and ideology | Teaching Social Studies (debuts Fall 2020) | Scoop.it
The generation gap in American politics is dividing two younger age groups, Millennials and Generation X, from Baby Boomers and the Silent Generation.
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5 facts about the minimum wage

5 facts about the minimum wage | Teaching Social Studies (debuts Fall 2020) | Scoop.it
While the idea of raising the minimum wage is broadly popular, efforts to do so at the national level have stalled. We gathered key facts looking at the issue.
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A record number of women will be serving in 116th Congress

A record number of women will be serving in 116th Congress | Teaching Social Studies (debuts Fall 2020) | Scoop.it
When the 116th Congress convenes, women will make up nearly a quarter of both chambers – the highest percentage in U.S. history.
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Annenberg Classroom

Annenberg Classroom | Teaching Social Studies (debuts Fall 2020) | Scoop.it
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Learn

Learn | Teaching Social Studies (debuts Fall 2020) | Scoop.it
Educational resource videos for students, teachers, and lifelong learners
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The ReDistricting Game

The ReDistricting Game | Teaching Social Studies (debuts Fall 2020) | Scoop.it
Great way to learn one about redistricting and its influence on our nation
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Houston Area Model United Nations – Est. 1975

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Student World Affairs Council (SWAC)

Student World Affairs Council (SWAC) | Teaching Social Studies (debuts Fall 2020) | Scoop.it
Student World Affairs Councils (SWACs) provide opportunities for high school students to engage at a local and global level by competing in trivia, meeting
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Texas High School Mock Trial Competition | 42nd Annual

Texas High School Mock Trial Competition | 42nd Annual | Teaching Social Studies (debuts Fall 2020) | Scoop.it
Mock Trial
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Civil Conversation Challenge for Teenagers, Forum 5: Voting and Democracy - The New York Times

Civil Conversation Challenge for Teenagers, Forum 5: Voting and Democracy - The New York Times | Teaching Social Studies (debuts Fall 2020) | Scoop.it
How concerned do you think we should we be about the integrity of the 2020 election? What problems worry you most? What should be done to address them?
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Does this conversation really matter? People who think elections are rigged will do so regardless of all discussion or evidence to the contrary.

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DACA 'Dreamers' face uncertain future under Trump

DACA 'Dreamers' face uncertain future under Trump | Teaching Social Studies (debuts Fall 2020) | Scoop.it
Nearly 790,000 young unauthorized immigrants have received work permits and deportation relief through the federal program created under Obama in 2012.
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How America Changed During Barack Obama’s Presidency

How America Changed During Barack Obama’s Presidency | Teaching Social Studies (debuts Fall 2020) | Scoop.it
Pew Research Center President Michael Dimock examines the changes – some profound, some subtle – that the U.S. experienced during Barack Obama’s presidency.
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Checks and Balances, Right to Protest Seen as Very Important for Strong Democracy | Pew Research Center

Checks and Balances, Right to Protest Seen as Very Important for Strong Democracy | Pew Research Center | Teaching Social Studies (debuts Fall 2020) | Scoop.it
Large majorities of the public, Republicans and Democrats alike, say open and fair elections and a system of governmental checks and balances are essential to maintaining a strong democracy in the United States.
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Playbook: The most reliable politics newsletter.

Playbook: The most reliable politics newsletter. | Teaching Social Studies (debuts Fall 2020) | Scoop.it
And a top aide in John Durham’s investigation resigns over political pressure concerns.
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Professional Learning Networks | ISTE

Professional Learning Networks | ISTE | Teaching Social Studies (debuts Fall 2020) | Scoop.it
ISTE's professional learning networks help connect innovative educators around the world. ISTE members have exclusive access to 20-plus professional learning networks that bring together educators with shared interests and job roles.
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The Learning Network - The New York Times

The Learning Network - The New York Times | Teaching Social Studies (debuts Fall 2020) | Scoop.it
Teach and Learn With The Times: Resources for Bringing the World Into Your Classroom
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OpenSecrets

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The Center for Responsive Politics is the nation's premier research group tracking money in politics and its effect on elections and public policy.
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2020 Presidential Election Interactive Map

2020 Presidential Election Interactive Map | Teaching Social Studies (debuts Fall 2020) | Scoop.it
Create your own forecast for the 2020 presidential election
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Free Lesson Plans and Games for Learning Civics

Free Lesson Plans and Games for Learning Civics | Teaching Social Studies (debuts Fall 2020) | Scoop.it
Free Lesson Plans and Games for Learning Civics
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National Model United Nations

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Global Education & Programs

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Meet up with other life-long learners for speaking engagements, travel opportunities and much more at Houston’s top education-based nonprofit. Call 713-522-7811.
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Law Related Education (LRE) -- Texas

Law Related Education (LRE) -- Texas | Teaching Social Studies (debuts Fall 2020) | Scoop.it
Texas LRE
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