Fifteen 10-minute lessons
Produced 1993 -- A PBS 45 & 49 Production
School use rights: unlimited
Grades 5-8 / Social Studies
(closed captions)
Teachers Guide
8 SS
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Alex and Ravi, the two 8th-grade characters in the story, discover how our government works. The lessons introduce citizenship through a humorous and lively storyline that will maintain student interest. This series is based on the 17 learning outcomes students must master for Ohio's 8th-grade social studies proficiency test.
1. Culture
2. Types of Government
3. The Constitution
4. The Legislative Branch
5. The Executive Branch
6. The Judicial Branch
7. Federalism
8. The Bill of Rights
9. American Rights
10. Voting
11. Laws
12. Economic Systems
13. Taxes and Trade
14. Civic Responsibility
15. Test-Taking Skills
Block Feed: 4/21, 4/22
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