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3) Patriotism
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Examines the concept of patriotism from what it means to the ways it is demonstrated. Includes a glossary, a website for further resources, and color photographs.
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"Running water. Electricity. Antibiotics. Dentistry. Air conditioning. Democracy. The rule of law. Such things are not only remarkably new inventions in human history, they are all alien to humanity's natural habitat. Here is what is natural: poverty, hunger, violence, tribal hatred, and an early death. If the Garden of Eden existed, it was a slum. Only once in the last 250,000 years did humans lift themselves out of their natural environment of poverty....
7) Patriotism
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Presents a collection of essays representing opposing view points on the topic of patriotism. Examines what it is, how it benefits a country, and how it relates to current issues. Includes text-related questions, resources for further information, fact boxes, and color photographs.
10) My America
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Uses poetry and illustrations to celebrate the beauty and diversity of America and its people.
11) U.S. symbols
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Introduces symbols of our country such as the Pledge of Allegiance, the national anthem, the flag, and the Statue of Liberty
12) Patriotism
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Provides students with a concise view of divergent opinions on patriotism. Discusses what it means to be patriotic, whether or not patriotism is on the decline, if patriotism is desirable, and flag burning. Includes contact information for related organizations.
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"Since the rise of globalism in the post-Cold War era, neoliberalism and free trade have generally characterized politics in democratic nations. However, in recent years, nationalism has been on the rise in countries around the world, including the United States. Events like the Brexit referendum and the 2016 US presidential election have brought the related issues of nationalism, nativism, and patriotism to the forefront, but much confusion exists...
16) Raising the flag
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Omar shows Megan and Latasha how to take care of the school's flag when they have flag duty.
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Bill McKibben - award-winning author, activist, educator - is fiercely curious. "I'm curious about what went so suddenly sour with American patriotism, American faith, and American prosperity." Like so many of us, McKibben grew up believing - knowing - that the United States was the greatest country on earth. As a teenager, he cheerfully led American Revolution tours in Lexington, Massachusetts. He sang "Kumbaya" at church. And with the remarkable...
18) I am patriotic
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Simple text and photographs show various ways children can be patriotic.
20) A flag for all
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While researching the American flag for a class project, the Corner Kids ask townspeople what the flag means to them and find that each person has a different answer.