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Introduction to Democracy

Lesson Plans by Matt Campbell

Throughout the history of mankind, few inventions have shaped and impacted the world as much as the concept of democracy. What does democracy mean? The word itself comes from its Greek roots of "popular government", from demos, "common people", and kratos, "rule". These activities will allow students to reflect on the significance of a democracy and appreciate the role that they can play in it.

Student Activities for Democracy

Democracy in the Classroom

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Timeline

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Visual Vocabulary

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I Can Make a Difference!

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Essential Questions for Introduction to Democracy

What is the role of government in a democracy?
What are the basic principles of a democratic government?
What is the role of a citizen in a democratic government?
How can I improve the community that I live in?

A Note About Democracy

Democratic thought and the implementation of it into our modern world has resulted in a process of debate, collaboration, compromise, but most of all, freedom. Democracies allow each citizen to voice their viewpoints and opinions to society, although this freedom does come with some consequences. In a democracy, debates and political disagreements can lead to conflict and without the proper safeguards in place, societies can implode from within.

Image Attributions

Blueprint • Brian Rinker • License Attribution (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/)
Blueprints • Peat Bakke • License Attribution (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/)
Blueprints • Brian Rinker • License Attribution (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/)
Civil rights demonstration in front of a segregated theater: Tallahassee, Florida • State Library and Archives of Florida • License No known copyright restrictions (http://flickr.com/commons/usage/)
Climbing Wall - Windhoek Kidz Fun Fair 2010 • Namibnat • License Attribution (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/)
Conditioning course • Official U.S. Air Force • License United States Government Work (http://www.usa.gov/copyright.shtml)
High Ropes • Audubon Center of the North Woods • License Attribution (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/)
Jellyfish • dhaun • License Attribution (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/)
Johnson and MLK • gademocrats • License Attribution (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/)
Marine Biology Lab • VIUDeepBay • License Attribution (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/)
National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium • su27bflanker • License Attribution (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/)
Sailors climb obstacle course ropes. • Official U.S. Navy Imagery • License United States Government Work (http://www.usa.gov/copyright.shtml)

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