Bell Ringers

Bell Ringer: Younger Generations and the American Dream

Younger Generations and the American Dream

American University’s Sine Institute of Policy & Politics Executive Director Amy Dacey discussed the findings of their recent survey focusing on young Americans' perspectives on politics, community engagement, and public service.

Description

American University’s Sine Institute of Policy & Politics Executive Director Amy Dacey discussed the findings of their recent survey focusing on young Americans' perspectives on politics, community engagement, and public service.

Bell Ringer Assignment

  • What is the American Dream, according to "younger generations?"
  • Summarize the other "compelling" finding from the survey.
  • According to Amy Dacey, why might younger generations view the American Dream differently than previous generations?
  • What do younger generations "most highly pursue?"
  • Based on the clip, why do a majority of younger generations think their lives will be better than their parents' lives?
  • What are younger generations "less optimistic" about? Summarize Dacey's comments about the result that was "quite stark."
  • EXTENSION: Access the survey results using the link below. Under "Full Results," click "Read PDF." Review the document and select five points of data you find important or interesting. Prepare to share with the class.

Additional Resources

Participants

    Vocabulary

    • American Dream
    • Civics
    • Continuity
    • Coronavirus Pandemic
    • Democracy
    • Generation
    • Generation Z
    • Millennial
    • Survey

    Topics

    Civil Rights & Civil LibertiesEconomics & Financial LiteracyEducationU.S. History

    Grades

    Middle SchoolHigh SchoolUniversity