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Political Podcasts for Social Studies Classrooms
Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Today’s political climate can be tumultuous and taxing to the average person when witnessing the constant fighting between Republicans […]
Youth At The Booth Needs You!
Do you wish to be more involved in the democratic process? Looking for civic engagement opportunities? Then join Youth At The Booth! In an effort […]
What are the Presidential Primaries?
Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University IntroductionThis is the time of year where we hear about the many events and debates that make up the […]
Exploring Historic Black Codes: Combating Prejudice with Social Studies Teaching
By David Childs, Ph.D., Northern Kentucky University IntroductionAs much as our way of life and the status quo changes throughout history there are things that […]
Using Podcasts to Teach History and Politics
By Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Introduction What is a Podcast?The Oxford English dictionary defines a Podcast as “a digital audio file made available […]
The Nineteenth Amendment and Women’s Struggle for Equality
By Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Nineteenth Amendment The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged […]
What is a Gerrymander? The Drawing of District Boundaries
IntroductionGerrymandering is a term in politics that many people may hear much consternation and debate about but do not really understand everything that it entails. […]
Who Runs the Show? Understanding Your Local Government
By Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Function of Local Government When we think about civics and the democratic process, we may primarily think about […]
What is the Electoral College? What is its Purpose and Function?
By Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University XII Amendment to the United States Constitution “The Electors shall meet in their respective states, and vote by […]