Module 1
Foundations of American Government
Module 1 Teacher Guide
Complete teacher guide with lesson plans, discussion questions, and assessment rubrics for all 6 lessons.
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Constitutional Principles Lesson Plans (×6)
Six complete lesson plans covering the Constitution, separation of powers, checks and balances, and the Bill of Rights.
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Primary Source Document Packet
Curated primary sources including the Constitution, Federalist Papers, and key Supreme Court decisions.
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Documentary Scene Guide — Module 1
Scene-by-scene guide for using Centered: Joe Lieberman clips in Module 1 lessons.
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Module 2
Civil Discourse & Democracy
Module 2 Teacher Guide
Complete teacher guide with lesson plans, discussion frameworks, and debate rubrics for all 5 lessons.
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Civil Discourse Framework Poster
Classroom poster with the Civics 250 civil discourse framework — a visual guide for respectful dialogue.
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Structured Academic Controversy (SAC) Protocol
Step-by-step guide for facilitating structured academic controversy discussions in the classroom.
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Documentary Scene Guide — Module 2
Scene-by-scene guide for using Centered: Joe Lieberman clips in Module 2 lessons.
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Module 3
Civic Responsibility & Action
Module 3 Teacher Guide
Complete teacher guide with lesson plans, civic action project guidelines, and community engagement tools.
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Civic Action Project Guide
Step-by-step guide for students to design, implement, and present a civic action project.
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Community Engagement Toolkit
Resources for connecting students with local government, community organizations, and civic leaders.
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Documentary Scene Guide — Module 3
Scene-by-scene guide for using Centered: Joe Lieberman clips in Module 3 lessons.
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Module 4
American Identity & Unity
Module 4 Teacher Guide
Complete teacher guide with lesson plans, Socratic seminar protocols, and reflection tools for all 5 lessons.
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American Identity Discussion Cards
Discussion prompt cards for exploring shared values, diverse histories, and the meaning of American identity.
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Socratic Seminar Protocol
Structured protocol for facilitating Socratic seminars on American identity and democratic values.
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Documentary Scene Guide — Module 4
Scene-by-scene guide for using Centered: Joe Lieberman clips in Module 4 lessons.
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Assessment
Assessment Tools
Pre- & Post-Assessment Battery
Validated pre- and post-assessments for measuring civic knowledge, skills, and dispositions across all four modules.
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Civic Action Project Rubric
Detailed rubric for assessing student civic action projects across five dimensions.
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Discussion Participation Rubric
Rubric for assessing student participation in structured discussions, debates, and Socratic seminars.
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Documentary
Documentary Guide
Complete Documentary Scene Guide
Comprehensive guide to all scenes in Centered: Joe Lieberman, with curriculum connections, discussion questions, and lesson plan links.
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Senator Lieberman Biography
Age-appropriate biography of Senator Lieberman for classroom use, with timeline and key events.
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Primary Sources: Lieberman Speeches
Selected speeches and statements from Senator Lieberman's career, with discussion questions and context.
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