This is a detailed assignment for a short documented persuasion paper on the issue of oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The ass... ByGail Pearlman
Students come up with scenarios to go along with the 8 exceptions to the warrant rule such as Search After Legal Arrest. "John is arrested while t... ByMrs. Miller
Many of us are finding the increased presence of military recruiters in our schools disturbing, especially given the one-sided nature of their mess... ByGrammargator
This is a PowerPoint presentation of the Declaration of Independence. It gives the process that the Congress went through to determine whether or n... ByDaniel Jones
This powerpoint document summarizes seven different careers pertaining to wildlife - animals or plants - in kid-friendly terms. These careers can b... ByBecky Brumm
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
We created this powerpoint, copied it to CD's, and sent it out to local businesses and schools to publicize the National Forensic League, public sp... ByKerry Hanning
24 Questions using koosh ball format. Topics include the role of government, the Fed, Unemployment, GDP, Banking Systems, Government Finances,... ByJoel Allen
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will consider the impact of interest groups on the political process and public policy. ... ByInspired Educators
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
HUGE Election Project!!!!! This project can go with any election, but is perfect for the Presidential Election in 2012. Extra resources included, s... ByKelli Nieblas
Hamlet on trial by Kathy Applebee
The audience literally gets into the act as eleven members are chosen for jury duty in this courtroom drama to d... ByKathleen Applebee
This project is a great way to get the kids involved in something creative while also learning. The students will do some really neat projects, I p... BySocial Studies Guy
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Save time with this interactive 57 slide presentation on documents that provided a foundation for American government. The powe... ByKathleen Applebee
This includes a version of the Constitution & Bill of Rights that has questions and vocab embedded into it. It also includes an activity that diss... ByMrs. T
This PowerPoint 38 slide presentation on Flag Etiquette is perfect for any patriot holiday (Veterans Day, 4th of July, Memorial Day) or any unit in... ByL Ackert
Students will research a current event and prepare a summary and class discussion. This is designed to promote higher level thinking and class par... ByJenn
Committee simulates the interaction of key congresspersons, lobbyists, and the president during the process of considering the president's legislat... ByTammy Raiton
This project includes two parts: first, student groups research and present information to the class on a current political party in America, incl... ByJenn
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will participate in a simulation that demonstrates the difference between open and closed... ByInspired Educators
Neo-Nazi, Dennis Newland, arrives at a synagogue in a Jewish neighborhood. He begins speaking on a public sidewalk praising Adolf Hitler and defam... ByInteractive Education
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... ByCatherine Jaime
Program Description Characteristics of Target Learners: I will be targeting middle school students, 12-14 years old. Most of these students have co... ByMike Alfred
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... ByB.rogers
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... ByJackie Homan
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... ByTim Obergefell
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... ByMr. Garcia
Political Philosophy from China and Beyond is a mini-unit on political philosophy. Students examine political philosophers from Confucius to Madis... ByColorado Teacher
This is posted in my class. It is George Washington's Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior. These are the 10 that apply most to the classroom an... ByTeach-n-learn!
This activity includes 2 sheets that will be cut into strips. The strips are the 4 terms, prejudce, discrimination, stereotype, scapegoat. The 4 ... ByMrs. Miller
Many of us are finding the increased presence of military recruiters in our schools disturbing, especially given the one-sided nature of their mess... ByGrammargator
Teach your students some very important vocabulary about elections. Definitions are already given, but if you prefer, you could have your students... ByB.rogers
This is a ten question introduction to the US Constitution. I use it when we begin the Constitution unit in 12th grade Civics. I have students work... ByMariah Carlile
Explaining the elections process for the President is no easy task, but this Campaign Project will engage students in their own campaigns for class... ByS Mann
Students will practice using "Constitution"-related vocabulary (20 words on this list) by writing synonyms, writing complete sentences using words,... ByMonica Lukins
A short resource to help teachers help students analyze bills -- when looking at the legislative process on the state level or on the national leve... ByCatherine Jaime
Students will create a powerpoint or video of a President of their choice. This project explains what must be researched and includes a grading ru... ByMr. Harms
This 9 page Veterans Day Lesson Plan download is perfect for primary students.
Objectives:
* Students will be able to define the terms veteran... ByL Ackert