Politics

Sheila Marie Tobbe on Meeting Oscar Romero

This story clip can be aligned to the following Ohio Department of Education Social Studies Standards: Contemporary World Issues #5: Individuals can identify, assess and evaluate world events, engage in deliberative civil debate and influence public processes to address global issues. Contemporary World Issues #18: Individuals and organizations work within, or outside of, established systems of power, […]

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David Goldberg on Daily Life During the Cuban Missile Crisis

[Caption to above photograph: “Map of North and South America showing potential ranges of Soviet medium-range (MRBM) and intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) from Cuba.” John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.] This story clip can be aligned to the following Ohio Department of Education Social Studies Standards: American History #2: The use of primary and […]

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David Goldberg on Prison Lobbying

This story clip can be aligned to the following Ohio Department of Education Social Studies Standards: American Government Content Statement #2: Political parties, interest groups and the media provide opportunities for civic involvement through various means. Contemporary World Issues Content Statement #6: Effective civic participation involves identifying problems or dilemmas, proposing appropriate solutions, formulating action plans, and […]

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Sonja F. Unger on Shaker Heights Activism and the Clark Freeway

The following clip relates to the Ohio Department of Education curriculum for Social Studies education through: American History Content Statement #28 – Following World War II, the United States experienced a struggle with racial and gender equality and the extension of civil rights. American Government Content Statement #1 – Opportunities for civic engagement with the […]

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Ben Stefanski on Carl Stokes and Environmentalism

The following clip relates to the Ohio Department of Education curriculum for Social Studies education through: American History Content Statement #31 – Political debates focused on the extent of the role of government in the economy, environmental protection, social welfare and national security. World Geography Content Statement #3 – Human modifications of the physical environment […]

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John Grabowski on Anti-Vietnam Protests at Case Western Reserve University

The following clip relates to the Ohio Department of Education curriculum for Social Studies education through: American History Content Statement #26 – The Cold War and conflicts in Korea and Vietnam influenced domestic and international politics. American History Content Statement #2 – The use of primary and secondary sources of information includes an examination of […]

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