This resource is great for a Civics, Government or Leadership course. It challenges students to research a volunteer organization in their communit... ByGraski
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... ByBruce Wentzell
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... ByMake History Fun
Students will enjoy learning about the U.S. Constitution when completing this creative and illustrative project (check out Preview). This 12-page ... ByMonica Lukins
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.
This is a 24 slide presentation on the voting and political process in Georgia. Students will learn about the rights and responsibilities of citize... ByHappyedugator
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 fascinating and colorful Powerpoint activity or game that can be used as a fun introduction to history and the workings of the 25th Amend... ByBarbara Goydas
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will examine the debate and controversy surrounding the Electoral College. Lesson warm u... ByInspired Educators
Why lecture when students can experience the real thing? This exciting simulation puts students in the roles of the Three Estates. By debating real... ByWj Macguffin
This book will provide the resources you will need to hold a simulated presidential election at your school. The simulation works well with anywhe... ByKathy Harding
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... ByDiana Bailey
This is a five day unit on the foundations of American government. The learning objectives include:
• Define the state and the theories of its ... ByBillie Wixom
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... ByCabin Boy
The criminal processes and proceedings used in adjudicating a criminal law case. It is in Jeopardy game format. This is a complete powerpoint show ... ByCarol Irvin
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... ByColorado Teacher
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... ByElissa Belak
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain the purposes of political parties and identify ways they might be... ByInspired Educators
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... ByInteractive Education
This slide show teaches students the first government set up by the Framers during and after the American Revolution and the problems and successes... ByJason Eng
A brief powerpoint style quicktime presentation that can be used as a fun introduction to the executive branch and the Office of President.... ByMr. Harms
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... ByStephen Campbell
This two week unit follows the best teaching methods outlined in Project Glad (Guided Language Acquisition Design (http://www.projectglad.com/) inc... ByBeth Harris
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... ByShannon Gavin
Keep your students informed about this year's all important Presidential election by having them complete this Venn diagram to compare and contrast... ByB.rogers
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... ByJean Martin
This lesson outlines the basic types of trade barriers including tariffs, embargoes, and trade quotas. It has an activity at the beginning and is ... ByMr. Cribbs
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain consequences of low voter turnout. Lesson warm up, teacher instr... ByInspired Educators
Getting To Know Your Newspaper introduces students to the newspaper and its various features. As students become more familiar with the newspaper,... ByBruce Wentzell
This is an ongoing activity for middle school or early high school. It encourages students to compare varying perspectives of local, national and g... BySarah Gavan
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
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
Students will gain a comprehensive knowledge of the Articles of Confederation through this lesson plan. First they will learn to distinguish the di... ByMiranda Bailey
18 pages of CRCT prep guided reading sheets, study guides and organizers, based on the Georgia Performance Standards
SS8GC2 Legislative Branch
S... ByHappyedugator
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... ByJason Endacott
This is a brief presentation that provides clear definition of Civics - the relationship among citizens, government, and society. It includes defi... ByMrs. Medina
Background info on the following Founding Fathers:
Washington, Madison, Jefferson, Adams, Franklin, Hamilton, Mason, Morris, Sherman, Wilson, and ... ByMrs. Miller
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... ByBrooke Travers
FOCUS on the NEWS--The Week in Review. Topics include: World, U.S., Government, Sports, Entertainment, Science, History, and Round-Up. State of t... ByDeanna Thein
One of the toughest concepts to teach students, and adults, is the Electoral College. This worksheet includes general questions as well as short c... ByColorado Teacher
Sumiko Seko sits on a committee charged with approving the site for a new international airport. Japanese business testify in favor of the airport... ByInteractive Education
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... ByB.rogers
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... ByTim Obergefell
This project is a great writing assignment for Social Studies or Civics students studying patriotism. This file includes an assignment sheet, a pl... ByIlovetoteach
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... BySocial Studies Guy