Standard 9: Sociocultural Context Domain/Social Interactions

In this lesson plan, students will complete bell work related to prior knowledge of Gestalt principles and how our brain categorizes similarities and differences. Followed by a Think Pair Share (TPS) activity, creating a list within their groups of people, events, movements, politics, rules, laws that affect their lives. Once student groups have compiled a list, as a class combine and highlight common themes. After reviewing the common themes, what similarities they have, segway into Civil Rights Leaders and go over specific examples of the Civil Rights Movement in Florida. List provided in the event students don’t mention them.

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In this lesson plan, students will explain the processes and procedures of elections at the state and local level. They will also explore the challenges of running for office and analyze the needs that candidates have when they appeal to voters.  

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In this lesson plan, students will identify and evaluate the influence and effects of various forms of media and the internet on political communication. Students will read scenarios and develop campaign strategies for each scenario that reflect the information provided.

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In this lesson, students will receive some direct instruction on persuasion and political ads. Students will then analyze various presidential campaign advertisements to examine their emotional appeal to voters.

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In this lesson, students will learn about the psychology of advertising and emotional appeal. Students will then analyze various presidential campaign slogans and logos to identify their emotional appeal to voters.  

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