Using an e-module from the Center on Congress, I created a worksheet for my students to learn about how a bill becomes a law. I was tired of using... ByColorado Teacher
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will consider the impact of public opinion on our nation and its leaders. Lesson warm up... ByInspired Educators
This download contains a trio of writing response prompts to accompany viewing of the film Boiler Room. The first relates to the ethical decisions ... ByWriting Guy
This Powerpoint is meant for an 11-12 grade Law in America class, it is designed to review the branches and then go into the court system on the fe... ByBrooke Travers
This lesson plan is an excellent anticipatory set for a government unit (or even an entire government course). Student play Rock-Paper-Scissors wit... ByMiranda Bailey
This document is a chart for students to record details about three different types of communities: urban, suburban, and rural. Students will recor... ByChrissy Beltran
Allow students to use their knowledge of the campaign process to create their own high school presidential campaign. Allow students to form politic... ByRebecca Roberts
This is a writing assingment where students are forced to take on the persona of Federalist and Anti-Federalists as they discuss the addition of a ... ByBillie Wixom
To supplement your school's anti-bullying campaign,here are 5 different quotes from famous people. These can be hung around your classroom. Each ... ByEnrichment 4 Kids
Need current topics to stir up interesting and exciting debates or to use as persuasive writing assignments in your class? There are 48 topics in t... ByRuth S.
Dr. Martin Luther King jr. Powerpoint
This powerpoint has 70 slides that cover the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The following topics are c... ByHistory Wizard
This a very effective role play designed to get the students to interact in the roles of Andrew Jackson, planters, northern missionaries, Cherokees... ByPatrick Obrien
At least one scenario per amendment, students identify which amendment is involved and get to insert names of the friends in the scenarios to add a... ByMrs. Miller
The highest court in our nation, the Supreme Court, has more power than some people
realize. The nine justices make decisions that affect the enti... ByColorado Teacher
The study guides, known in teacher-talk as graphic organizers, are designed to cover the material essential to a real understanding of U.S. governm... ByJoseph Tusing
This power point covers how the Presidency has evolved over time starting with FDR. It starts off talking about how the Executive Branch was setup ... ByR Yanchocik
This role play was created to teach students the different roles of key people in United States' foreign policy. It takes the real-life scenario of... ByMatt Miles
This is a graphic organizer/fill in the note handout that guides students through the major policy decisions of George Washington's administration.... ByKeith Parker
This powerpointis an easy look at the development of the US Constitution. It contains facts, pictures and assignments.it is a good easy overview ... ByElizabeth Burke
Every member of your class can be a delegate to your constitution convention. A great group activity before your study to the real constitution.... ByTim Maher
Are you looking for a fun way for your students to learn about elections? Well, look no more. This fun packet includes a list of 25 election voca... ByB.rogers
Test your students knowledge of Martin Luther King Jr. and see how much they have retained over your unit about the civil rights leader! These are... ByMrs. Bushnell
I give this project to students as we start researching the Amendments.
I have adapted it to fit multiple levels of blooms and state standards. ... ByTim Obergefell
This is a unit for LOCAL and STATE government. It includes a powerpoint (which has activities and questions within it), student handouts, teacher ... ByMrs. T
This is an in-class (1 period) or homework activity which calls for studetns to conduct an online search for interesting information related to Con... ByLarry B.
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This is not a complete unit plan. It is a 93 page series of four comprehensive lectures that covers the most important topics of the AP Government ... ByJoseph Tusing
An interactive computer file that has the speech written down. Computer based. Excellent reinforcement activity
Students read the text and fill ... ByGavin Frost
This is an organizer that I created to help with note taking while discussing The Supreme Court's power of judicial review and its two opposing beh... ByBrooke Travers
This is a 2-page note sheet over Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Rights that go along with the powerpoint presentation on this site.... ByKen Norman
Understanding Consumer Contracts, Terms & Definitions is a quick and easy glossary and useful guide for anyone. When people are involved in busine... ByBruce Wentzell
This organizer goes through the rights of the accused in the order in which they would come up in a search/arrest situation. I use it throughout my... ByBrooke Travers
This booklet is used in conjunction with a Good Citizens Unit in Social Studies. After we learn about Laws and Rules the students take home this b... ByLittle Priorities
These handouts work great for a quick overview of the constitution, whether you are just beginning a unit devoted to the subject, or need something... ByMrs. Elitzin
This 26-slide presentation focuses on the Northwest Ordinance and on Shays' Rebellion. Each slide contains photos and/or clip art to hold the atte... ByJanet Hall
I want my students to pay attention to what is happening in the news, but I do not want them to focus on the sensational. This unit contains four ... ByMary Bauer
by Kathy Applebee
Save time with this 41 slide interactive power point covering famous Americans (Martin Luther King, George Washington, Abe Linco... ByKathleen Applebee
You are on a committee to create a new national monument dedicated to the history of modern American women. Your committee must decide what four mo... ByHistory Wizard
This assignment can be done in class or as homework. It encourages students to become active listeners and to critique the speech of Andrew Jackso... ByPatrick Obrien
This is a 23 question study guide for "Muslims & America" and episode in season 1 of Morgan Spurlock's television show 30 Days. In the episode a de... ByShannon Gavin
The study guides, known in teacher-talk as graphic organizers, are designed to cover the material essential to a real understanding of U.S. governm... ByJoseph Tusing
This activity packet/mini-lesson contains a list of all 50 states who will be voting on November 4, 2008 to elect our new President. It also inclu... ByB.rogers
This organizational chart helps students analyze political advertisements over the course of American television and now onto the internet. Using t... ByJefferson Adams
This unit has been created to teach students about globalization. There are a number of lessons that accumulate into a complex end project. The uni... ByTodd Smith