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Federalism Venn Diagram
Federalism Venn Diagram
A Venn diagram helps students understand the complexities of Federalism. Students are given a Venn diagram with a list of options and a textbook ...
By Colorado Teacher
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: Other
Type: Handouts, Homework, Printables

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Bill of Rights Scenarios
Bill of Rights Scenarios
This is a great activity for a unit on the Bill of Rights and/or the U.S. Constitution. In this activity/ assignments students are assigned to re...
By Randy Tease
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3.8
Subject: Social Studies - History, Civics, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Homework, Worksheets

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Executive Branch: An Visual Overview PowerPoint
Executive Branch: An Visual Overview PowerPoint
This 36-slide PowerPint gives a fun and fact-filled overview of the Executive branch. Each page has great photos & visuals, which are up-to-date an...
By Janet Hall
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Subject: Civics, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: N/A
Type: Power Point Presentations

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American Symbols Poems
American Symbols Poems
AMERICAN SYMBOLS contains a set of nine poems designed to assist teaching about American Symbols to kindergarten children. They follow the Geor...
By Nancy Bloom
$2.98
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3.8
Subject: Civics, U.S. History, Government Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten Duration: N/A
Type: Other

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Current events activity
Current events activity
This activity will help youth learn to think abstractly about events in the world and the impact that it has on the global community. The students ...
By Katie Palazzi
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Subject: Civics, Government, Other (Social Studies - History) Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Lesson Plans (Individual)

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Media Corporations: Selling Audiences to Advertisers PowerPoint
Media Corporations: Selling Audiences to Advertisers PowerPoint
Eye-opening PowerPoint the illustrates how media corporations are not selling programming and media to audiences, but rather, selling audiences to ...
By Humanitiesguru
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Subject: English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Civics Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Minilessons, Power Point Presentations

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Student Declaration of Independence
Student Declaration of Independence
Offered free but please rate in exchange. Want to get your students excited about the declaration of independence? Have them write their own! ...
By Brittany Esbenshade
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 2 hours
Type: Cooperative Learning, Handouts, Lesson Plans (Individual)

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Branches of U.S. Government Lapbook/Mini Unit
Branches of U.S. Government Lapbook/Mini Unit
This information pack contains starter information on the 3 Branches of the U.S. Federal Government -- from the articles of the Constitution that d...
By Catherine Jaime
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Handouts, Minilessons, Worksheets

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Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights
The first ten amendments to the constitution are described in detail. The Bill of Rights explained with a can and cannot format, created by Beverl...
By Beverly Brown
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3.7
Subject: Civics, Economics (k-12), Government Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: 30 Minutes
Type: Power Point Presentations

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Amendments Tests with answer Key (Two tests for the price of one)
Amendments Tests with answer Key (Two tests for the price of one)
This includes two tests, one Fill-In-The-Blank and one multiple choice. I still use both tests, depending on the level of the students. I have also...
By Social Studies Guy
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3.7
Subject: Government, Civics Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Assessment

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All About Being a Citizen!
All About Being a Citizen!
This unit is to supplement or use for a classroom citizen and all about me unit in Social Studies. It has eleven different activities. They are eit...
By Ms. Thomas
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Subject: Literature, Civics Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A
Type: Thematic Unit Plans

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King Charles I and the English Civil War
King Charles I and the English Civil War
This is a fun and engaging simulation to help students learn about the decisions which led to the English Civil war. Students assume the role of K...
By Christy Schirmer
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Subject: World History, European History, Civics Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: N/A
Type: Fun Stuff, Games, Simulations

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Civil Rights Movement Powerpoint
Civil Rights Movement Powerpoint
30 Slides to help you teach this important period of American History Topics Included: Montgomery Bus Boycott Segregation Integration Armed ...
By The Bright Bunch
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Subject: Civics, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Power Point Presentations, Projects, SmartBoard Lessons & Whiteboard Activities

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Bill of Rights Scenarios, which amendment is involved? WS
Bill of Rights Scenarios, which amendment is involved? WS
At least one scenario per amendment, student identify which amendment is involved and if they agree that the scenario represents that right properl...
By Mrs. Miller
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Subject: Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Government Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes
Type: Assessment, Homework, Worksheets

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14th Amendment, Search and Seizure, Exclusionary Rule
14th Amendment, Search and Seizure, Exclusionary Rule
This packet can be used together or separately, depending on what order your unit is in. I teach incorporation (this includes a copy of the 14th am...
By Brooke Travers
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Subject: Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Social Studies - History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Graphic Organizers, Handouts

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Constitution and Bill of Rights Powerpoint
Constitution and Bill of Rights Powerpoint
26 interactive slides with text, animation, and pictures designed to accompany classroom lecture notes for a survey unit on the important events, p...
By John Henderson
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Civics, Government Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Power Point Presentations

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Freedom of Speech cases with questions for discussion.
Freedom of Speech cases with questions for discussion.
Here are five court cases which deal with freedom of speech in schools. The court cases have to do with clothing, hair, harassment, flag salute, an...
By Donald Jenkins
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3.5
Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 50 Minutes
Type: Activities, Handouts, Homework

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Constitution Scavenger Hunt
Constitution Scavenger Hunt
How old does the President have to be? How long is the term of a Supreme Court Justice? What amendment lowers the voting age to 18? These are al...
By Randy Tease
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3.5
Subject: Social Studies - History, Civics, Government Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Homework, Worksheets, Activities

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Projects Based on Your Hometown
Projects Based on Your Hometown
"Projects Based on Your Hometown" provides introductory activities and information-providing, appreciation-forming projects. The projects are appr...
By Shirley Spalding
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3.5
Subject: Civics Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week
Type: Lesson Plans (Bundled), Projects, Activities

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"I Hope You're Talented at Checks and Balances!" Card Game
A great way to review the numerous checks and balances of our U.S. government! This is a fast paced 2 player card game similar to the game "Speed"....
By I Love Gov
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes
Type: Games, Test Prep, Cooperative Learning

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Constitution Test with Answer Key
Constitution Test with Answer Key
I have taught high school government for many years. I have revised this test over the years and believe it is an excellent high school level test....
By Social Studies Guy
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Subject: Government, Civics Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Assessment

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New England-'Our United States Series' 32-Page Lesson Plans Booklet
New England-'Our United States Series' 32-Page Lesson Plans Booklet
New England States Group - Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Maine and Vermont. 32 usable pages in this United States geogr...
By Mary Hopkins
$5.95
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Subject: U.S. History, Civics, Geography (k-12) Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschooler Duration: 3 Weeks
Type: Lesson Plans (Individual), Thematic Unit Plans, Worksheets

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The Constitutional Convention
The Constitutional Convention
A PowerPoint presentation on the Constitutional Convention....
By Rmason
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
Type: Lectures, Power Point Presentations, Thematic Unit Plans

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Journal Writing for Journalism
Journal Writing for Journalism
This is an assignment that I give my journalism students in the beginning of the school year to keep them aware of what's going on in the world as ...
By Amorales
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Subject: Civics, English Language Arts, Other Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Other

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Freedoms Provided by the US Constitution
Freedoms Provided by the US Constitution
This activity sheet breaks down the 4 main freedoms provided in the Constitution. It asks the students to define Freedom of Speech, Press, Assemb...
By Kristin Dahl
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 4th Duration: N/A
Type: Minilessons, Study Guides, Activities

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12 Angry Men Packet
12 Angry Men Packet
pg 1: intro pg 2: vocab pg 3: questions pg 4: journal pg 5: vocab definitions for teachers (good as an overhead)...
By Mrs. Miller
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3.1
Subject: Civics, Criminal Justice - Law Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 3 Days
Type: Activities, Assessment, Worksheets

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Constitution Fill-In Review Sheet
Constitution Fill-In Review Sheet
Thirty-three fill-in questions and answers that cover all major aspects of the U.S. Constitution. Ideal for review in civics or American History....
By Andrew Gordon
$4.00
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Subject: Civics, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 50 Minutes
Type: Activities, Study Guides, Test Prep

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Election Category Board Game
Election Category Board Game
What is Election Category Board Game? That is the question. It is like the Jeopardy board game with 5 categories pertaining to elections. There ...
By B.rogers
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Subject: Civics, Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour
Type: Activities, Fun Stuff, Games

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Types of Government: Vocabulary and Application
Types of Government: Vocabulary and Application
This two worksheet bundle includes both an attractively designed graphic organizer for notes and a practical application worksheet for practice. Th...
By Miranda Bailey
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Subject: Government, Civics Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes
Type: Activities, Scaffolded Notes, Worksheets

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Hanging Around the Three Branches
Hanging Around the Three Branches
UPDATED: Hanging Around the Three Branches brings the tedious task of learning about the three branches of government into the realm of interestin...
By Colorado Teacher
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 4 Days
Type: Lectures, Lesson Plans (Individual), Projects

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2008 Election Project
2008 Election Project
This is an election project with fifteen topics for pair or individuals. The project has two parts-- a before the election and an after the electi...
By Larry B.
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2.2
Subject: Civics, Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Projects, Research

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Bill of Rights Quiz (scenarios and definitions)
Bill of Rights Quiz (scenarios and definitions)
This quiz has a scenario section and a matching vocabulary section. You can fill in student names in the scenario part for fun!...
By Mrs. Miller
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Subject: Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Government Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes
Type: Assessment

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E-Z Political Orientation Quiz
E-Z Political Orientation Quiz
This is a 20-question political ideology quiz, similar to dozens of others. But it has several unusual characteristics: *It does not assume tha...
By Mark Koerner
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: N/A
Type: Examinations - Quizzes, Activities, Handouts

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Are Boys better than girls
Are Boys better than girls
This seminar will look at the Feminist/Women’s Rights Movement and how women have contributed to the shaping of American culture, history, politi...
By Katie Palazzi
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Civics, Psychology Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 3 Days
Type: Lesson Plans (Individual), Multimedia, DBQs

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Supreme Court Project
Supreme Court Project
This project outlines some of the most important and controversial issues that have reached the Supreme Court. It requires students to research and...
By Mr. Garcia
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Subject: Government, Civics, Criminal Justice - Law Level(s): 7th, 12th Duration: 2 Weeks
Type: Projects

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Looking Ahead to the Constitution Wordfind
Looking Ahead to the Constitution Wordfind
This is a wordfind including key words related to the study of the Constitution of the United States...
By John Marshall Carter
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Subject: Government, Civics, Social Studies - History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Fun Stuff, Games

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Current Events Summary and Presentation, with grading rubric
Current Events Summary and Presentation, with grading rubric
Students will research a current event and prepare a summary and class discussion. This is designed to promote higher level thinking and class par...
By Jenn
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Subject: Civics, Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Projects

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Interact: Committee (the congressional committee system)
Interact: Committee (the congressional committee system)
Committee simulates the interaction of key congresspersons, lobbyists, and the president during the process of considering the president's legislat...
By Tammy Raiton
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Subject: Civics, Government, Oral Communication Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th ISBN #: N/A
Type: Teaching Resources (Used), Used Teacher Stuff

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Political Parties History Project
Political Parties History Project
This project includes two parts: first, student groups research and present information to the class on a current political party in America, incl...
By Jenn
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Subject: Civics, Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: N/A
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2101-3 Primaries and Caucuses Simulation
2101-3 Primaries and Caucuses Simulation
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will participate in a simulation that demonstrates the difference between open and closed...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Civics, Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Government - Congress Note Sheet
Government - Congress Note Sheet
This is a 2 page word document, note sheet over the Congress unit that goes along with the powerpoint on this site....
By Ken Norman
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Subject: Civics Level(s): 11th, 12th Duration: 1 Week
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Government - Presidency Note Sheet
Government - Presidency Note Sheet
This is a 2-page note sheet that goes along with the Presidency powerpoint presentation on this site....
By Ken Norman
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Subject: Civics Level(s): 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week
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Neo Nazi and the Freedom of Speech
Neo Nazi and the Freedom of Speech
Neo-Nazi, Dennis Newland, arrives at a synagogue in a Jewish neighborhood. He begins speaking on a public sidewalk praising Adolf Hitler and defam...
By Interactive Education
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Subject: Civics, Government, Other (Social Studies - History) Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 45 Minutes
Type: Lesson Plans (Bundled), Lesson Plans (Individual)

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The Declaration of Independence: A Play For Many Readers
The Declaration of Independence: A Play For Many Readers
My desire with this play was to make the people and the debates involved in the Declaration come alive for students. The “play” includes vario...
By Catherine Jaime
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 90 Minutes
Type: Activities

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Bill to Law Activity/Game
Bill to Law Activity/Game
Program Description Characteristics of Target Learners: I will be targeting middle school students, 12-14 years old. Most of these students have co...
By Mike Alfred
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Subject: U.S. History, Government, Civics Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Games, Minilessons

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Election Vocabulary BINGO Board and Vocabulary List
Election Vocabulary BINGO Board and Vocabulary List
Play this fun Bingo game about the election. Use the list of vocabulary words which is included. Have each student fill in his/her own Bingo boar...
By B.rogers
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Subject: Civics, Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 40 Minutes
Type: Activities, Fun Stuff, Games

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Political Machines/Populist Party
Political Machines/Populist Party
This power point tells what political machines are and how they affected life in America. Along with this, it describes how groups like the Populi...
By Jackie Homan
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Subject: Civics, Other (Social Studies - History), U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 hour
Type: Lectures, Power Point Presentations

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Amendment Unit
Amendment Unit
This unit gives you a way to cover all 27 amendments in a creative and engaging way. I use these combined assignments to cover the amendments in A...
By Tim Obergefell
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Civics, Government Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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"Bill of Rights Gone Wrong"
This is a Project that demonstrates the importance of the Bill of Rights while taking a roundabout way to teach what rights are protected under the...
By Mr. Garcia
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 7th Duration: 90 Minutes
Type: Projects, Lesson Plans (Individual)

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Political Philosophy
Political Philosophy
Political Philosophy from China and Beyond is a mini-unit on political philosophy. Students examine political philosophers from Confucius to Madis...
By Colorado Teacher
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Subject: Civics, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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