Civic unrest

By Marcia Amidon Lüsted

Subjects: Social history, Juvenile literature, Human rights, Political science, Reformers, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Science / Customs, Traditions, Anthropology, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Science / Politics & Government, JUVENILE NONFICTION / History, Social reformers, Democracy, JUVENILE NONFICTION / People & Places, Social change, juvenile literature, Social change

Description: This book examines the history behind civic unrest and the methods people use to fight for basic human rights such as freedom of speech and the right to vote. Civic Unrest discusses the different reasons for and methods of revolution, while offering young readers the opportunity to learn about the structure of the U.S. government and how the elements within the U.S. Constitution were decided upon by the Founding Fathers. Activities use elements of history, civics, and mathematics to interpret data, create maps, and debate issues. These enrich learning and encourage students to ask questions, make inferences, and draw conclusions while allowing for a hands-on immersion in the complex elements of civic unrest and democracies.