Michigan Strands and Sample Lessons

 

Strand I. Historical Perspective
Students use knowledge of the past to construct meaningful understanding of our diverse cultural heritage and to inform their civic judgments.

Teaching With Documents

Great Debates in American History


Strand II. Geographic Perspective
Students will use knowledge of spatial patterns on earth to understand processes that shape human environments and to make decisions about society.

Cultural Time Capsule Project

World Bank Lesson


Strand III. Civic Perspective
Students will use knowledge of American government and politics to make informed decisions about governing their communities.

Civic Decision Making

Gerrymander Exercise

Congress and the Lobbyists

Voter Analysis Project


Strand IV. Economic Perspective
Students will use knowledge of the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services to make personal and societal decisions about the use of scarce resources.

Economic Decision Making

The Strategic Plan

Best City Project


Strand V. Inquiry
Students will use methods of social science investigation to answer questions about society.

Media Content Analysis

The Survey Project


Strand VI. Public Discourse and Decision Making
Students will analyze public issues and construct and express thoughtful positions on these issues.

The Community Action Project

Great Debates in American History


Strand VII. "Citizen Involvement"
Students will act constructively to further the public good.

Civic Decision Making

The Decision Game




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