Democracy Lesson Plan: Comparing Direct and Representative Democracies

Submitted by: Mary Howard

6-8

In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 6 through 8, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the differences between a direct democracy and representative democracy. Students will also investigate the meaning and significance of key vocabulary terms, including democracy, citizens, aristocrats, oligarchy and tyrant.

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