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Sphere provides educators with viewpoint diverse resources to bring conversations to the classroom and equip students to engage in civil discourse. Sphere offers lesson plans, discussion questions, videos, and publications on various topics for use in the classroom that are exclusively nonpartisan.
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Human Progress
This collection explores historical figures and cities who epitomize human progress and innovation worldwide. Students will examine influential individuals and places in science, art, and social reform, appreciating their transformative impact on shaping our world.
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Civil Discourse and Economics
This collection aims to cultivate critical thinking skills in students as they explore microeconomics and macroeconomics, examining the role of government in the economy through lessons that encourage analysis, evaluation, and understanding of economic principles and government interventions.
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Politics and Society
Politics and society are interconnected and shape our daily lives. Values and principles should steer decisions on healthcare, education, immigration, and national security. Fostering civil discourse amidst disagreement is important for constructive governance and social harmony.
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Civil Discourse and English Language Arts
This equips teachers with engaging lesson plans to promote respectful and inclusive discussions around literature, enabling students to develop critical thinking skills, empathy, and effective communication while exploring diverse perspectives and themes in literary works.
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Constitution and Law
Examine the Constitution’s principles and interpretation. How to balance personal freedoms with government intervention in areas such as health or national security? Consider the implications of constitutional amendments or law changes on rights and governance.
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Centers of Progress
This module explores historical hubs of human progress and innovation. Students will study significant cities, examining their contributions in science, technology, arts, and governance, fostering appreciation for cultural interconnectedness.
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Heroes of Progress
This module explores the locations that have served as hubs for human progress and innovation throughout world history. Students will delve into the stories of significant cities and regions, examining their contributions in fields such as science, technology, arts, and governance, fostering a deep appreciation for the interconnectedness of societies and the impact of key cultural and intellectual centers.
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Learn about the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its impact: help students understand its historical context, key provisions, and significance in combating discrimination through quotes and class discussions, fostering critical thinking and reflection.
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Civil Rights Act at 60
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Join Sphere to explore the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act and 70th of Brown v. Board of Education through primary sources and multimedia, fostering critical thinking on equality and justice in history classes.
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Plea Bargains
In this lesson, students will delve into discussion around to what extent plea bargaining is an effective and constitutional tool.
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Role of Police in Society
Students will examine the role of police in society in this lesson to identify and analyze the extent of police discretion.
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Overcriminalization
Students will evaluate the impact of overcriminalization on society and identify potential solutions.
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Mass Incarceration
Students will apply their knowledge of mass incarceration to create an infographic in this project based lesson,