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Censorship Activity and Discussion Guide
Censorship Activity and Discussion Guide
This assignment gives the students a detailed definition of censorship and the various types of censorship prevalent in our society today. Once stu...
By Ms. Howell
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Election True or False Introductory Worksheet
Election True or False Introductory Worksheet
True or False questions based on the election process Good to use as an introduction to election process to see how much kids already know or as...
By Mrs. Miller
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Civics, Government Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 30 Minutes

What was happening powerpoint
What was happening powerpoint
What was happening when you were happening… Each student will do a small presentation about what was happening on the day and month that you wer...
By Lee White
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Differentiated Classroom Bill of Rights Lesson Plan with Reflection
Differentiated Classroom Bill of Rights Lesson Plan with Reflection
This lesson provides students with an opportunity to transfer knowledge and apply what they have learned about the process of creating the Bill of ...
By Michelle Mcfarland-mcdaniels
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Subject: Civics, Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

1st Amendment Landmark Cases PowerPoint
1st Amendment Landmark Cases PowerPoint
This 38-slide PowerPoint walks students through some tough, controversial Supreme Court decisions. Cases in this file focus on religion and speech ...
By Janet Hall
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Subject: Civics, Government Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Community As One (CAO)
Community As One (CAO)
Community As One By Debbie Swartz CONCEPT: The students and the teacher(s) create a city ca...
By Debbie Swartz
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Subject: Civics, Economics (k-12), Math Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Constitution Crossword Puzzle with attached answers
Constitution Crossword Puzzle with attached answers
This crossword puzzle can be used in a number of different ways. Students love crossword puzzles and this is a great learning tool. This goes with ...
By Social Studies Guy
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Subject: Civics, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

The Friendly Bill of Rights
The Friendly Bill of Rights
Here is a student friendly power point that allows a better understanding of our Bill of Rights- the first 10 Amendments to our great Constitution....
By Adam Aiello
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

AP GOVERNMENT-Course Lectures
AP GOVERNMENT-Course Lectures
This is a 255-page collection of AP Government lectures. The lectures are in outline form with key words and phrases higlighted in bold font. The l...
By Joseph Tusing
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West Wing Children's Suffrage
West Wing Children's Suffrage
A group of middle schoolers, touring the White House, convince the Director of Communications, to hear their case for lowering voter age requiremen...
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Star Spangled Banner Summary Activity
Star Spangled Banner Summary Activity
This is a summary activity on the Star Spangled Banner. It also has a few questions at the end to engage the students on the topic. I used this a...
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"Visions of Beauty" by Lasky - LP Grades 4-7
"Visions of Beauty" is an ideal lesson plan for celebrating African American History month. This is an original lesson plan on the life of Madame C...
By Mrs. Lena
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Subject: English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Civics Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

A Trial of a Trial (Mock Trial in a story)
A Trial of a Trial (Mock Trial in a story)
Mock Trial, or Youth Judicial as it is sometimes called, is one of the most enjoyable, and beneficial events that my children have participated in ...
By Catherine Jaime
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Subject: Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Government Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, prepared and proposed by the Marquis de Lafayette with some help from Thomas Jefferson, is...
By Gerald Murphy
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Interpreting Political Cartoons
Interpreting Political Cartoons
A two-page document on political cartoons that uses Barack Obama as the subject matter. On the first page students are introduced to "political...
By Mark Aaron
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Subject: Arts, Civics, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

3 branches of government word sort
3 branches of government word sort
Here is a great way to help kids with the powers of the three branches of US government and who belongs where. Students cut out the powers and peo...
By Christel Skeen
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Civics, Government Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 8th Duration: N/A

Martin Luther King, Jr (MLK) High School Research Unit
Martin Luther King, Jr (MLK) High School Research Unit
Martin Luther King, Jr (MLK) High School Research Unit has been designed to be used around the MLK holiday in January or during Black History Month...
By L Ackert
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Subject: Martin Luther King Day, U.S. History, Civics Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Declaration of Independence Differentiation
Declaration of Independence Differentiation
This is a three-option assignment meant to be a cap to the study of the Declaration of Independence. It has an analytical, a creative, and a writi...
By Billie Wixom
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Conservative Children's Book
Conservative Children's Book "Founders' Fables"
A unique and colorful conservative children's book, "Founders' Fables" helps families explain America's most treasured values through the use of te...
By Laurie Cockerell
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Subject: Civics, Economics (k-12), Government Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration:
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Civics Project - Characterization of a Political Figure
Civics Project - Characterization of a Political Figure
This is my favorite Civics Project of the year! I present it to the students the second week of Civics. I actually dress up as Thomas Jefferson and...
By Mariah Carlile
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Civics, Government Level(s): 12th Duration: 1 Semester

New York State Treasure Hunt
New York State Treasure Hunt
This Treasure Hunt Activity is designed for a New York State 4th Grader at the end of 4th Grade. I use it as a fun, interactive wrap-up activity a...
By Kristin Dahl
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Subject: Civics, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History) Level(s): 4th Duration: N/A

Smart Response Government
Smart Response Government
This is a smart response pre/post assessment or review. Topics include mayor, president, governor,( not state specific) issues related to state an...
By Lisa Mroz
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Subject: Government, Elections - Voting, Civics Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A

2102D-16 Polling the Public
2102D-16 Polling the Public
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain opinion polls, what they are used for, and how they affect public...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Civics, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Global Issues Project
Global Issues Project
This project has it all and could be used as a nine weeks project in Government, International Relations and/or Current Events classes. This coul...
By Tim Obergefell
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Subject: Government, Civics, Other (Social Studies - History) Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: Other

The Judicial Branch: An Overview - PowerPoint
The Judicial Branch: An Overview - PowerPoint
This 27-slide PowerPoint tells the Constitutional basis of the judicial branch. It also explains federal crimes, the district court system, and sh...
By Janet Hall
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Picture the Preamble
Picture the Preamble
Students will be able to visualize the 6 goals of the constitution listed in the preamble. This will help them memorize as well as internalize what...
By Rebecca Murdock
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

US History: Political Reform in the Progressive Era: Lesson Plan
US History: Political Reform in the Progressive Era: Lesson Plan
Students explore with documents the transformation of American politics during the Progressive Era. Students explore concepts of government regulat...
By History Guru
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

2101-4 THe DNC and RNC
2101-4 THe DNC and RNC
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will examine the role and activities of the Republican and Democratic National Committees...
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

Three Branches of American Government Test
Three Branches of American Government Test
This is a 26 question test about our American Government. There are 6 matching, 11 multiple choice, and 9 questions to choose either executive, leg...
By Jill Russ
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Subject: Civics, Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A
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Current Events Packet
Current Events Packet
Here is a Current Events Packet I use with my students in Reading for Fun Junior High. It requires them to read at least 6 articles and then summar...
By Kelli Suter
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Subject: English Language Arts, Reading, Civics Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Semester

Ancient Greece and Rome Rap
Ancient Greece and Rome Rap
The rap gives a good general history of both Rome and Greece. The rhymes are relevant and plenty of vocabulary is used. You will rap about Rome and...
By Adam Meyers
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The Philadelphia Convention: In Their Own Words
The Philadelphia Convention: In Their Own Words
Teaching about the Constitutional Convention can be intimidating. Here is a great resource to make that easier: The letters and diaries of many o...
By Catherine Jaime
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Living our Government
Living our Government
Are you tired of reteaching the branches of government every year? Are you finding that your students are bored before you begin? These lessons t...
By J.m. Carlin
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Subject: Civics, Government Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: 2 Weeks

Star Spangled Banner Quiz: Our National Anthem
Star Spangled Banner Quiz: Our National Anthem
An introductory seven question quiz about our Nation's Anthem. This is a powerpoint presentation in an animated quicktime format....
By Mr. Harms
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Subject: U.S. History, Civics, Creative Writing Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Doing Good Done Well Guide to Community Service
Doing Good Done Well Guide to Community Service
Community service projects must be planned well to be implemented well. This PowerPoint presentation can be used with civics, ASB, student leaders...
By Barbara Tollison
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Subject: Character Education, Civics Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

Civics Study Guide
Civics Study Guide
This study guide was created in alignment with the Virginia Standards of Learning 3rd grade Social Studies objectives. I used this item as a revie...
By Trista Turner
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Subject: Civics Level(s): 3rd Duration: 3 Weeks

Powers of Congress PowerPoint
Powers of Congress PowerPoint
This download is a 13-slide PowerPoint presentation about the powers of Congress. Delegated Powers, Implied Powers (necessary and proper), and the...
By Randy Tease
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Civics, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: N/A

Constitution Math
Constitution Math
In Constitution Math students use numbers from the Constitution and the Bill of Rights to complete math problems. For example: The number of b...
By Pj Creek
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Civics, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

CE 3 Citizenship: Duties, Rights and Liberties-Fan and Pick
CE 3 Citizenship: Duties, Rights and Liberties-Fan and Pick
CE. 3 Citizenship: Duties, Rights and Liberties - Fan and Pick-I created this game to for my husband to use with his 7th graders. This game is us...
By Mary Griffith
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2104-2 Criteria of the U.S. President
2104-2 Criteria of the U.S. President
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will consider criteria for the U.S. President. Lesson warm up, teacher instructions, tea...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Government, Civics Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

20 Totally Adaptable Social Studies Activities
20 Totally Adaptable Social Studies Activities
Are you sitting on the couch thinking: 'my students are bored with worksheets but I just can't think of anything that is fun and engaging'. Wel...
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Subject: Civics, Economics (k-12), Social Studies - History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Constructing Communities Project
Constructing Communities Project
The perfect culminating activity for your communities unit. Students work in teams to create a urban, suburban, or rural community. They must use w...
By Maureen Markelz
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Subject: Economics, Civics, Other (Social Studies - History) Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: 1 Week

Government Systems -- Unitary, Confederation, & Federal
Government Systems -- Unitary, Confederation, & Federal
This is a lesson plan about the different types of government systems (Unitary, Confederation, & Federal). There is also specific information about...
By Ansley Bennett
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Subject: Civics Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Legislative Branch of  Georgia Government PowerPoint
Legislative Branch of Georgia Government PowerPoint
This 33 slide PowerPoint presentation goes over the details of the Legislative Branch of government in Georgia, and familiarizes students with the ...
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Executive Branch notes
Executive Branch notes
These are notes for the executive branch of the government....
By Sarah Eckler
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Social Studies: Distribution of Power/Authority Worksheet
Social Studies: Distribution of Power/Authority Worksheet
This worksheet is designed to be used as either a quiz or extra practice for your students. It has 10 short answer and fill in the blank questions ...
By Ms. J
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Civics, Life Skills Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Advisory Group Series -  David's Dilemma
Advisory Group Series - David's Dilemma
David and his friend Michael work in the same grocery store. They both sign a contract specifically requiring the reporting of any employee steali...
By Interactive Education
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Subject: Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Critical Thinking Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 50 Minutes

2102D-2 The Political Spectrum
2102D-2 The Political Spectrum
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain the views of liberals, moderates and conservatives and determine ...
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

2102D-11 How Do I Vote?  Qualifications and Registration
2102D-11 How Do I Vote? Qualifications and Registration
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain the qualifications for voting in the United States and explain th...
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

American Symbols Review Game
American Symbols Review Game
I made this game as a culmination activity for my American Symbols unit. The questions range from easy to challenging. Slides are illustrated wit...
By Tbsrwilson
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Subject: Civics, Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 3rd Duration: N/A