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Lesson Plans

This collection of Lesson Plans, created specifically for Democracy & Me, is a great resource for teaching the political and electoral process in The United States.

Multicultural Literature for Students, Parents and Teachers: So Many Options Now Available

May 19, 2023 David Childs 11

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University While co-teaching a social studies methods and language arts course with my colleague at a historically Black college, […]

Protecting Hate Speech: Using the Notion of Free Speech to Justify Racial Discrimination

May 19, 2023 David Childs 13

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University In a 2021 article entitled “Banning White Supremacy Isn’t Censorship, It’s Accountability” Malkia Devich-Cyrilideasjan provides insight on the […]

Women’s History Series Continued: Celebrating and Empowering Black Women (Including Teaching Resources)

March 16, 2023 David Childs 4

Dr. David J. Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Originally published October 11, 2020 as “Black Women’s Lives Matter” IntroductionIn this article we will continue our […]

Women’s History Series: Before There Was Rosa Parks, There Was Sarah Mayrant Fossett

March 9, 2023 David Childs 18

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Originally published March 21, 2021 as “Sarah Mayrant Fossett: Cincinnati Abolitionist and Business Owner” IntroductionI bet you do […]

What is Kwanzaa? It is an Original African American Holiday

December 28, 2022 David Childs 7

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University IntroductionsWhen someone hears the expression “Happy Holidays!” they may not understand what other “holidays” take place at the […]

Ghosts of Christmas Past: Christmas Traditions of the Past and Present

December 18, 2022 David Childs 7

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Originally Published December 17, 2018 IntroductionOne of the hallmarks of a democratic society is the idea of cultural […]

I Thought Cowboys Were White? Learning the History of Famed Black Cowboy, Nat Love

November 18, 2022 David Childs 27

Dr. David J. Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University “They numbered thousands, among them many of the best riders, ropers, and wranglers.”– Philip Durham & Everett […]

Thanksgiving, the Wampanoag People and Native American History: With Resources and Lesson Plans

November 13, 2022 David Childs 7

Dr. David J. Childs, D.D, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University IntroductionIt seems like we barely get through Halloween and the Thanksgiving season is upon us. Furthermore, as […]

Does my Vote Count? The Importance of Midterm Elections

November 8, 2022 David Childs 13

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky UniversityWith election season upon us we have been reminded of the importance of not only voting in the midterm […]

Resources for Civic Education: Learning about State, Local and Federal Government

September 14, 2022 David Childs 4

Dr. David J. Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Here are some resources for teachers, students and the general public to help them understand the ins […]

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