Distribute a group activity that helps students learn about debate and direct democracy.
Town Meeting Simulation
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Create-a-Town Simulation
In this activity, students actually build a model town and learn about their communities by doing activities related to libraries, post offices, schools, hospitals, police stations, fire departments, banks, restaurants, and more.
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