SS.912.CG.4.4

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Identify indicators of democratization in foreign countries.

Clarifications

Clarification 1: Students will recognize indicators of democratization as a system of free and fair elections, active civic participation, the protection of human rights, and the rule of law.
General Information
Subject Area: Social Studies
Grade: 912
Strand: Civics and Government
Standard: Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary issues in world affairs and evaluate the role and impact of U.S. foreign policy.
Date Adopted or Revised: 05/24
Status: State Board Approved

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Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
SS.912.CG.4.AP.4: Identify an indicator of democratization in foreign countries.

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Lesson Plans

Comparing Democratization and Economic Policies:

In this lesson, students will compare the United States and other countries in terms of democratization, economic freedom, free and fair elections, human rights, and rule of law.

Type: Lesson Plan

Free, Fair, and Foreign: Identifying Indicators of Democratization in Foreign Countries:

In this lesson plan, students brainstorm, learn, and apply indicators of democratization. After brainstorming signs of democracy, students look for those indicators in country profiles. Finally, students respond collaboratively to synthesis questions regarding democratization.

Type: Lesson Plan

Teaching Idea

Grades 9-12 Civics Family Guide: Standard 4:

This Grades 9-12 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 4 at these grade levels.

Type: Teaching Idea

Student Resources

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Parent Resources

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Teaching Idea

Grades 9-12 Civics Family Guide: Standard 4:

This Grades 9-12 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 4 at these grade levels.

Type: Teaching Idea