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Volunteerism Civics Assignment
Volunteerism Civics Assignment
This resource is great for a Civics, Government or Leadership course. It challenges students to research a volunteer organization in their communit...
By Graski
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Developing Country Studies, International Development
Developing Country Studies, International Development
Developing Country is a term generally used to describe a nation with a low level of material well-being, but since no single definition of the ter...
By Bruce Wentzell
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Subject: Civics, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education Duration: N/A

Constitution Day First Amendment Activity-Would you fight for all 5?
Constitution Day First Amendment Activity-Would you fight for all 5?
This PowerPoint/Keynote goes was made to coincide with the Newseum lesson called "Would you fight for all 5?" You can download it for free on the N...
By Make History Fun
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 90 Minutes

Constitution Project! - Preamble, Articles, Separation of Powers...
Constitution Project! - Preamble, Articles, Separation of Powers...
Students will enjoy learning about the U.S. Constitution when completing this creative and illustrative project (check out Preview). This 12-page ...
By Monica Lukins
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 11th 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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Voting and Political Process in Georgia PowerPoint
Voting and Political Process in Georgia PowerPoint
This is a 24 slide presentation on the voting and political process in Georgia. Students will learn about the rights and responsibilities of citize...
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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

Constitutional Amendment 25 Game
Constitutional Amendment 25 Game
This is a fascinating and colorful Powerpoint activity or game that can be used as a fun introduction to history and the workings of the 25th Amend...
By Barbara Goydas
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2101-12 The Electoral College
2101-12 The Electoral College
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will examine the debate and controversy surrounding the Electoral College. Lesson warm u...
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

Debate Sim #1: The Estates-General
Debate Sim #1: The Estates-General
Why lecture when students can experience the real thing? This exciting simulation puts students in the roles of the Three Estates. By debating real...
By Wj Macguffin
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Subject: World History, European History, Civics Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Electing the President - The Electoral Process in Action
Electing the President - The Electoral Process in Action
This book will provide the resources you will need to hold a simulated presidential election at your school. The simulation works well with anywhe...
By Kathy Harding
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Government, Civics Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th ISBN #: 1-883055-53-9

Reading Text, Activities - How Canada's Government Works Level 6.7
Reading Text, Activities - How Canada's Government Works Level 6.7
This Lesson Plan Unit consists of a reading text of 560 words that is written in a question and answer format describing the basic structure of Can...
By Diana Bailey
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Foundations of American Government Unit Plan
Foundations of American Government Unit Plan
This is a five day unit on the foundations of American government. The learning objectives include: • Define the state and the theories of its ...
By Billie Wixom
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Subject: Government, Civics, U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

President Obama’s Cabinet
President Obama’s Cabinet
This worksheet will require your students to use various internet resources and web-sites to find the names of President Obama’s 20 most prominen...
By Cabin Boy
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Civics, Government Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Jeopardy Law Game, Criminal Processes, Proceedings, Trials
Jeopardy Law Game, Criminal Processes, Proceedings, Trials
The criminal processes and proceedings used in adjudicating a criminal law case. It is in Jeopardy game format. This is a complete powerpoint show ...
By Carol Irvin
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Subject: Civics, Criminal Justice, Law Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Staff Duration: N/A

Federal Budget Allocation
Federal Budget Allocation
The Center on Congress has created some great e-Learning modules. In order to use them in my classroom, I have devised worksheets for many of them...
By Colorado Teacher
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Subject: Civics, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 45 Minutes

We the People
We the People
A project of the Center for Civic Eduacation....
By Lloyd Stableford
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Subject: Government, Civics, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler ISBN #: N/A

Holocaust Powerpoint
Holocaust Powerpoint
This powerpoint would be a great introduction to a unit discussing the Holocaust. The powerpoint includes the 6 stages that led to the Holocaust. T...
By Elissa Belak
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Subject: Civics, European History, World History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 55 Minutes

2102D-4 What Are Political Parties?
2102D-4 What Are Political Parties?
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain the purposes of political parties and identify ways they might be...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Government, Elections - Voting, Civics Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

A More Perfect Union:  America Becomes a Nation Viewing Guide
A More Perfect Union: America Becomes a Nation Viewing Guide
This detailed viewing guide to the film, A More Perfect Union: America Becomes a Nation, keeps students on task and involved in the story of the Co...
By Interactive Education
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Government - Beginning of the American Government
Government - Beginning of the American Government
This slide show teaches students the first government set up by the Framers during and after the American Revolution and the problems and successes...
By Jason Eng
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Civics, Government Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 3 Weeks

Executive Branch Introductory Quiz
Executive Branch Introductory Quiz
A brief powerpoint style quicktime presentation that can be used as a fun introduction to the executive branch and the Office of President....
By Mr. Harms
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Civics, U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

Three branches of US government - quiz or worksheet
Three branches of US government - quiz or worksheet
This quiz is a quick way to check students' understanding of the roles of each branch of the US government. There are 12 questions in all, coverin...
By Stephen Campbell
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Subject: Civics, Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Helping Hands Change the World A Thematic Unit on Heroes
Helping Hands Change the World A Thematic Unit on Heroes
This two week unit follows the best teaching methods outlined in Project Glad (Guided Language Acquisition Design (http://www.projectglad.com/) inc...
By Beth Harris
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Subject: Civics, EFL - ESL - ELD, English Language Arts Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Weeks

"Murder in the First" movie guide
This is a 30 question study guide for the movie "Murder in the First" starring Kevin Bacon, Christian Slater, and Gary Oldman. Great for discussing...
By Shannon Gavin
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Subject: Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Government Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

2008 Presidential Debate
2008 Presidential Debate
Keep your students informed about this year's all important Presidential election by having them complete this Venn diagram to compare and contrast...
By B.rogers
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Government, Civics Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Months

Mandela, by Floyd Cooper: Demonstration of Understanding
Mandela, by Floyd Cooper: Demonstration of Understanding
This is a 6 page packet designed for teachers to use with students in grades 5-8 who have read, Mandela: from the life of the South African statesm...
By Jean Martin
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Subject: Civics, Reading, World History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour

Cribbs - Trade Barriers: Activity, Powerpoint, Graphic Organizer
Cribbs - Trade Barriers: Activity, Powerpoint, Graphic Organizer
This lesson outlines the basic types of trade barriers including tariffs, embargoes, and trade quotas. It has an activity at the beginning and is ...
By Mr. Cribbs
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Subject: Family Consumer Sciences, Economics (k-12), Civics Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: 1 hour

Governemnt Services Chart
Governemnt Services Chart
Handout to use when teaching about state government...
By Addie Kelley
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Subject: Civics Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

2102D-8 Consequences of Low Voter Turnout
2102D-8 Consequences of Low Voter Turnout
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain consequences of low voter turnout. Lesson warm up, teacher instr...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Civics, Elections - Voting, Geography (k-12) Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Getting To Know Your Newspaper, English Resource
Getting To Know Your Newspaper, English Resource
Getting To Know Your Newspaper introduces students to the newspaper and its various features. As students become more familiar with the newspaper,...
By Bruce Wentzell
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Subject: Civics, English Language Arts, Life Skills Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

Current Events E-Journal
Current Events E-Journal
This is an ongoing activity for middle school or early high school. It encourages students to compare varying perspectives of local, national and g...
By Sarah Gavan
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Subject: Civics, Elections - Voting, Social Studies - History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A

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

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

Articles of Confederation Lesson Plan: Strengths and Weaknesses
Articles of Confederation Lesson Plan: Strengths and Weaknesses
Students will gain a comprehensive knowledge of the Articles of Confederation through this lesson plan. First they will learn to distinguish the di...
By Miranda Bailey
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Subject: Government, Civics Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Social Studies CRCT Test Prep Study Guides
Social Studies CRCT Test Prep Study Guides
18 pages of CRCT prep guided reading sheets, study guides and organizers, based on the Georgia Performance Standards SS8GC2 Legislative Branch S...
By Happyedugator
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Civics, Government Level(s): 8th Duration: N/A

The Scopes Trial
The Scopes Trial
This lesson is designed to lead the students through an analysis of the Scopes Trial and the hot-button topic of evolution within a conservative en...
By Jason Endacott
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Intro to Civics
Intro to Civics
This is a brief presentation that provides clear definition of Civics - the relationship among citizens, government, and society. It includes defi...
By Mrs. Medina
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Subject: Civics Level(s): 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Founding Fathers Research and Fascinating Facts
Founding Fathers Research and Fascinating Facts
Background info on the following Founding Fathers: Washington, Madison, Jefferson, Adams, Franklin, Hamilton, Mason, Morris, Sherman, Wilson, and ...
By Mrs. Miller
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Government - Foundations of Am Gov Note Sheet
Government - Foundations of Am Gov Note Sheet
This is a 2 page note sheet over the first chapter of government that goes along with the powerpoint....
By Ken Norman
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Subject: Civics Level(s): 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week
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Lawyers-Vocabulary
Lawyers-Vocabulary
This goes with my Role of Lawyers Powerpoint, but you can use it separately. It is a graphic organizer that allows students to take notes on severa...
By Brooke Travers
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Subject: Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

FOCUS on the NEWS
FOCUS on the NEWS
FOCUS on the NEWS--The Week in Review. Topics include: World, U.S., Government, Sports, Entertainment, Science, History, and Round-Up. State of t...
By Deanna Thein
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The Preamble to the United States Constitution
The Preamble to the United States Constitution
Using Mike Wilkins' 1987 Preamble in License Plates, students will explore the purposes of the United States government....
By Billie Wixom
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Electoral College 2012
Electoral College 2012
One of the toughest concepts to teach students, and adults, is the Electoral College. This worksheet includes general questions as well as short c...
By Colorado Teacher
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Subject: Civics, Government Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 30 Minutes
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Sumiko Seko's Dilemma
Sumiko Seko's Dilemma
Sumiko Seko sits on a committee charged with approving the site for a new international airport. Japanese business testify in favor of the airport...
By Interactive Education
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Election Vocabulary Bingo Chips
Election Vocabulary Bingo Chips
Use these VOTE button BINGO chips with my Election Vocabulary Bingo game or you can use them with another game of your choice. They might make the...
By B.rogers
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Amendment Current Event
Amendment Current Event
This free product has students select a right protected in the Bill of Rights and research how that Amendment is still in the news today. This help...
By Tim Obergefell
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: 30 Minutes

Social Studies Symbols of Patriotism Writing Assignment
Social Studies Symbols of Patriotism Writing Assignment
This project is a great writing assignment for Social Studies or Civics students studying patriotism. This file includes an assignment sheet, a pl...
By Ilovetoteach
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Subject: Civics, U.S. History, Social Studies - History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Assassinations, Deaths, and Scandals Worksheet with Attached Answers
Assassinations, Deaths, and Scandals Worksheet with Attached Answers
This are fill-in-the-blanks notes covering presidents who died in office, assassinations of the 1960s, and the Watergate scandal. In class I covere...
By Social Studies Guy
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Subject: Government, Civics, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A