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Civic Action and Social Movements for Democratic Change

9th Grade · Social Studies · US-MI-SS

8 lessons

Goal

Analyze how grassroots movements, civil disobedience, litigation, and legislative advocacy drive legal and social reform.

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Learning standards covered

us-miC – 6.4.2Michigan Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Identify, discuss, and analyze methods individuals and/or groups have chosen to attempt social and legal change. Assess the effects of civil disobedience, social movements, demonstrations, protests on society and law.