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__ Thematic Unit Theme/Title/Grade Level: What is Democracy? Grade 6 __ __ Wiki space address: http://whatisdemocracy.wikispaces.com/ __ __ Day by Day Summary: __

Day 1 Lesson Plan /Title: Introduction to Democracy/introductions Day 2 Lesson Plan /Title: Different Types of the Same Thing/centers/types of democracy Day 3 Lesson Plan /Title: Our American Government/centers Day 4 Lesson Plan /Title: Don't Put All of Your Eggs in the Same Basket/centers/separation of powers Day 5 Lesson Plan /Title: The Perfect Democracy/presentations

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Culture and cultural diversity Time, continuity, and change Individuals, groups, and institutions Power, authority, and governance Civic ideals and practices

__Sunshine State Standards:__

SS.6.C.1.1 Identify democratic concepts developed in ancient Greece that served as a foundation for American constitutional democracy. SS.6.C.2.1 Identify principles (civic participation, role of government) from ancient Greek and Roman civilizations which are reflected in the American political process today, and discuss their effect on the American political process. SS.6.C.1.2 Identify how the government of the Roman Republic contributed to the development of democratic principles (separation of powers, rule of law, representative government, civic duty). SS.6.W.3.2 Explain the democratic concepts (polis, civic participation and voting rights, legislative bodies, written constitutions, rule of law) developed in ancient Greece. SS.6.W.3.10 Describe the government of the Roman Republic and its contribution to the development of democratic principles (separation of powers, rule of law, representative government, civic duty). SS.6.W.1.3 Interpret primary and secondary sources. LA.6.6.1.3 The student will create a technical manual or solve a problem. LA.6.6.4.1 The student will use appropriate available technologies to enhance communication and achieve a purpose (e.g., video, online)