SS.5.CG.2.3

This is lesson #1 in the text unit series for Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly. In this lesson, students will look through the book and predict the text structure. Additionally, they will begin a timeline and vocabulary chart that will be used throughout the text. This will begin the discussion of amendments and how the U.S. Constitution expanded civic participation.

In this text unit of Hidden Figures, students will explain how text features such as photos, captions, and headings contribute to the meaning of several chapters. Students will also explain how relevant details support the central idea of different sections. Throughout the text, students will determine the meaning of unknown words. Students will connect to civics by identifying civic duties and responsibilities of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, and Katherine Johnson. Additionally, students will provide examples of powers given to the national government and those reserved to the states. The students will explain why the U.S. Supreme Court is the highest court in the system and review previous Supreme Court rulings.

This resource uses a book that is on the Florida Department of Education's reading list. This book is not provided with this resource.

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In this lesson plan, students will create and analyze a line graph to explore how the Voting Rights Act of 1965 expanded civic participation.

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In this lesson, students will analyze how the United States Constitution expanded civic participation over time. Students will make this determination by looking closely at the expansion of voting rights through the passage of the 15^th, 19^th, 24^th, and 26^th Amendments and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

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In this lesson plan, students will participate in a gallery walk of amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Students will illustrate and interpret the meaning of the amendments that cause major changes to the laws of the United States.

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In this lesson plan, students will read and annotate information related to the process for amending the United States Constitution, specifically related to voting rights. Students will create a flow chart that shows the various methods to create amendments, and finish by reflecting on their learning process.

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In this lesson plan, students will graph and interpret voter turnout data to explain how the 26th Amendment expanded the opportunity for civic participation.

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Students will use voter turnout data to create and analyze a line graph to explain how the 24th Amendment expanded civic participation in this integrated lesson plan.

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Students will graph and analyze voting data to explain how the 19^th Amendment expanded civic participation in this lesson plan.

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In this lesson plan, students will graph and analyze voting data to explain how the 15^th Amendment expanded civic participation.

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Learn about the history of the 15th Amendment and how it expanded civic participation in this video.

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Learn about the 26th Amendment and how it expanded the opportunity for civic participation in the United States with this short video.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Learn about the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and how it increased the opportunity for civic participation in the United States with this short video.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Learn about the history of the 19th Amendment and how it expanded civic participation with this short video.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Learn how the 24th Amendment expanded the opportunity for civic participation with this short video.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

This Grade 5 Civics Family Guide provides some ideas and activities to support civics education when at home, out and about, and in the community. The activities provided align to the civics learning benchmarks within Standard 2 at this grade level.

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