U.S. Social Movements through Biography

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 21.01.04

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction
  2. School Information and Demographics
  3. Rational
  4. The Storm
  5. Two David’s, One Nucleus
  6. New Technology
  7. The Field Operation
  8. Get Out the Vote
  9. Classroom Activities
  10. Appendix on Implementing District Standards
  11. Notes
  12. Bibliography

Mobilizing Change: Lessons Learned from Obama’s 2008 Campaign

Sean Means

Published September 2021

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Bibliography

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