Civic Literacy Through Curriculum Drama, Grades 6-12

Stimulate students’ imagination and foster inquiry in social studies with standards-based curriculum drama! This resource describes an innovative approach for engaging students in the world of social studies through content-rich extended drama activities such as trials, legislative sessions, and international conferences. The author offers step-by-step guidelines for constructing curriculum dramas on essential social studies topics as a means to: meet NCSS standards; build deep understanding of important content; and, encourage critical thinking, cooperative learning, and emotional intelligence/character education.