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The Dynamic Legislative Process
The Dynamic Legislative Process
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...
By Colorado Teacher
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Subject: Government, Civics Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 hour

2102D-15 Public Opinion
2102D-15 Public Opinion
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will consider the impact of public opinion on our nation and its leaders. Lesson warm up...
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

Government - Constitution Note Sheet
Government - Constitution Note Sheet
This is a two page word document note sheet that goes along with the powerpoint on this site....
By Ken Norman
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Subject: Civics Level(s): 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 3 Days
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Boiler Room: Three Writing Prompts for Use with the Film
Boiler Room: Three Writing Prompts for Use with the Film
This download contains a trio of writing response prompts to accompany viewing of the film Boiler Room. The first relates to the ethical decisions ...
By Writing Guy
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Subject: Economics, Civics, English Language Arts Level(s): 11th, 12th Duration: 3 hours

Federal and Virginia State Powers Chart
Federal and Virginia State Powers Chart
This chart shows expressed, reserved, and concurrent powers....
By Kim Brooks
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Subject: Civics, Government Level(s): 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Branches of Government/Court System
Branches of Government/Court System
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...
By Brooke Travers
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Subject: Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Government Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Government Simulation Lab: Need for Government and Laws
Government Simulation Lab: Need for Government and Laws
This lesson plan is an excellent anticipatory set for a government unit (or even an entire government course). Student play Rock-Paper-Scissors wit...
By Miranda Bailey
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Subject: Civics, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A

Types of Communities Chart
Types of Communities Chart
This document is a chart for students to record details about three different types of communities: urban, suburban, and rural. Students will recor...
By Chrissy Beltran
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Civics Level(s): 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

Classroom Presidential Campaign
Classroom Presidential Campaign
Allow students to use their knowledge of the campaign process to create their own high school presidential campaign. Allow students to form politic...
By Rebecca Roberts
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Subject: Government, Civics Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 Week

Discussing the Articles of Confederation:  Dinner for Six
Discussing the Articles of Confederation: Dinner for Six
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 ...
By Billie Wixom
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Anti-bullying - 5 Quotes to Hang
Anti-bullying - 5 Quotes to Hang
To supplement your school's anti-bullying campaign,here are 5 different quotes from famous people. These can be hung around your classroom. Each ...
By Enrichment 4 Kids
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Subject: Civics, School Counselor Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

PERSUASIVE WRITING OR DEBATES
PERSUASIVE WRITING OR DEBATES
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...
By Ruth S.
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African American History: Dr. Martin Luther King jr. Power Powerpoint
African American History: Dr. Martin Luther King jr. Power Powerpoint
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...
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Indian Removal Role Play
Indian Removal Role Play
This a very effective role play designed to get the students to interact in the roles of Andrew Jackson, planters, northern missionaries, Cherokees...
By Patrick Obrien
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Subject: Civics, U.S. History, Native Americans Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 2 Days

Which Bill of Rights amendment is involved? scenario WS
Which Bill of Rights amendment is involved? scenario WS
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...
By Mrs. Miller
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Subject: Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Government Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

Supreme Court Newspaper
Supreme Court Newspaper
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...
By Colorado Teacher
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Subject: Civics, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 Week

Bill to Law Process Chronological Order WS with pictures
Bill to Law Process Chronological Order WS with pictures
How a bill becomes a law WS with pictures Put written out steps in order and then photo steps in order....
By Mrs. Miller
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Subject: Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Government Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 30 Minutes

What Rights Did Slaves Have?
What Rights Did Slaves Have?
Slavery and its economic and constitutional impact....
By Coach Maz
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Subject: Civics, Economics (k-12), Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER-Civil Liberties Concepts
GRAPHIC ORGANIZER-Civil Liberties Concepts
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...
By Joseph Tusing
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Subject: Civics, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Modern Presidency
Modern Presidency
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 ...
By R Yanchocik
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Subject: Civics, Government, Political Science Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: N/A

Foriegn Policy Role Play
Foriegn Policy Role Play
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...
By Matt Miles
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Subject: Civics, Government, Political Science Level(s): 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: N/A

Challenges of the Washington Administration
Challenges of the Washington Administration
This is a graphic organizer/fill in the note handout that guides students through the major policy decisions of George Washington's administration....
By Keith Parker
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

The Constitution, A Study Of How It Came To Be.
The Constitution, A Study Of How It Came To Be.
This powerpointis an easy look at the development of the US Constitution. It contains facts, pictures and assignments.it is a good easy overview ...
By Elizabeth Burke
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Civics, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, Homeschooler Duration: 50 Minutes

class constitutional Convention
class constitutional Convention
Every member of your class can be a delegate to your constitution convention. A great group activity before your study to the real constitution....
By Tim Maher
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Election Vocabulary Games Part II
Election Vocabulary Games Part II
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...
By B.rogers
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Subject: Vocabulary, Civics, Elections - Voting Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: Lifelong Tool

Martin Luther King Jr. Test
Martin Luther King Jr. Test
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...
By Mrs. Bushnell
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Amendment Project and Quiz
Amendment Project and Quiz
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. ...
By Tim Obergefell
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Subject: Government, Civics, U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: 90 Minutes

Local Government Unit Activity
Local Government Unit Activity
This is a unit for LOCAL and STATE government. It includes a powerpoint (which has activities and questions within it), student handouts, teacher ...
By Mrs. T
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Online "Treasure Hunt for Constitutional Principles
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...
By Larry B.
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Subject: Political Science, Civics, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: 50 Minutes

US Government Special Interest Game: PACs, Money, and Politics
US Government Special Interest Game: PACs, Money, and Politics
SPECIAL: Buy this product, rate this product, send e-mail under QandA with your email address on TPT and I will send you an extra lesson free. Mo...
By History Guru
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Subject: Civics, Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 11th, 12th Duration: 2 hours

AP Unit Plan-The Branches of Government
AP Unit Plan-The Branches of Government
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 ...
By Joseph Tusing
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Subject: Civics, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

I Have a Dream - Martin Luther King
I Have a Dream - Martin Luther King
An interactive computer file that has the speech written down. Computer based. Excellent reinforcement activity Students read the text and fill ...
By Gavin Frost
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Judicial Review Graphic Organizer
Judicial Review Graphic Organizer
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...
By Brooke Travers
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Subject: Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Government - Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Rights Note Sheet
Government - Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Rights Note Sheet
This is a 2-page note sheet over Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Rights that go along with the 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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Government - Judiciary Note Sheet
Government - Judiciary Note Sheet
This is a 2-page note sheet that goes along with the Judiciary 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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Understanding Consumer Contracts, Terms & Definitions
Understanding Consumer Contracts, Terms & Definitions
Understanding Consumer Contracts, Terms & Definitions is a quick and easy glossary and useful guide for anyone. When people are involved in busine...
By Bruce Wentzell
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Subject: Business, Civics, Life Skills Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Rights of the Accused Graphic Organizer
Rights of the Accused Graphic Organizer
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...
By Brooke Travers
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Subject: Government, Civics, Criminal Justice - Law Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Laws and Rules for Good Citizens Lesson
Laws and Rules for Good Citizens Lesson
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...
By Little Priorities
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Subject: Civics Level(s): 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Constitution Day - History, Bill of Rights, Quiz (PDF)
Constitution Day - History, Bill of Rights, Quiz (PDF)
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...
By Mrs. Elitzin
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Civics, Government Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Articles of Confederation: Sucesses and Failures PowerPoint
Articles of Confederation: Sucesses and Failures PowerPoint
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...
By Janet Hall
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Current Events:  Using News Media to Enrich Classroom Resources
Current Events: Using News Media to Enrich Classroom Resources
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 ...
By Mary Bauer
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Subject: Civics, Government, Character Education Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Power point: Famous Americans
Power point: Famous Americans
by Kathy Applebee Save time with this 41 slide interactive power point covering famous Americans (Martin Luther King, George Washington, Abe Linco...
By Kathleen Applebee
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Subject: Civics, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Contemporary Women in American History Monument/Writing Activity
Contemporary Women in American History Monument/Writing Activity
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...
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Subject: U.S. History, Civics, Social Studies - History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Days

Critiquing Andrew Jackson's 1830 Indian Removal Speech
Critiquing Andrew Jackson's 1830 Indian Removal Speech
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...
By Patrick Obrien
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Subject: U.S. History, Civics, Native Americans Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 40 Minutes

"30 Days: Muslims & America" movie guide
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...
By Shannon Gavin
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Subject: Government, Civics, Religion Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER-The Presidential-Congressional Relationship
GRAPHIC ORGANIZER-The Presidential-Congressional Relationship
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...
By Joseph Tusing
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Subject: Civics, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Presidential Election Results (2008)
Presidential Election Results (2008)
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...
By B.rogers
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Campaign Commercials
Campaign Commercials
This organizational chart helps students analyze political advertisements over the course of American television and now onto the internet. Using t...
By Jefferson Adams
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Subject: Civics, Government, Political Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Days

Social Studies - Canadian Government PowerPoint
Social Studies - Canadian Government PowerPoint
This PowerPoint presentation is pictorial chronicle of the Canadian Government. It also contains some information on it's composition....
By Sean W.
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Subject: Civics, Social Studies - History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: N/A

Globalization
Globalization
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...
By Todd Smith
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Subject: World History, Civics, Geography (k-12) Level(s): 11th, 12th Duration: 1 Month