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Supreme Court Case Dissected
Supreme Court Case Dissected
Aligns with History Alive 8th Grade Supreme Court decisions activity but could be used by all classes focusing on Bill of Rights and application to...
By Meghann
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Subject: U.S. History, Government Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th 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

Create A Facebook Summative Assessment
Create A Facebook Summative Assessment
This was a summative assessment piece I created for a US History 9 course. Our unit of study was US Imperialism/Progressive Era (US Expansion, Spa...
By Curt Foxley
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Subject: U.S. History, Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Government Unit Test
Government Unit Test
This is a grade five government unit test for social studies in French. It is intended for Extended French or French Immersion programs. It has si...
By Madame Giraffe
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Subject: French, Ressources en Francais, Government Level(s): 5th Duration: 50 Minutes

Fascinating Facts about the US Constitution Handout
Fascinating Facts about the US Constitution Handout
Fascinating Facts about the US Constitution Handout includes an entire page of interesting tid bits about the US Constitution. Very interesting!...
By Mrs. Miller
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

The Northwest Ordinance Reading and Analysis Activity
The Northwest Ordinance Reading and Analysis Activity
An abridged version of the Northwest Ordinance that includes reading strategy, discussion questions, and vocabulary....
By Mrs. T
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GRAPHIC ORGANIZER-The President vs. Congress
GRAPHIC ORGANIZER-The President vs. Congress
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, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Discussion Central
Discussion Central
Discussion Central OR (VIDEOS available for each dilemma, see SamuelGomberg@aol.com) What is the least known and best kept secret in education? ...
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Famous People from Revolutionary War to Civil War: US History Play
Famous People from Revolutionary War to Civil War: US History Play
This is a US History Play that can be performed by students to learn about famous people in our country. Students travel back in time to see these...
By Kimberly David
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Subject: Government, U.S. History, Social Studies - History Level(s): 5th Duration: N/A

30 Days Video Guide - Animal Rights
30 Days Video Guide - Animal Rights
Twelve thought provoking questions about Morgan Spurlock’s 30 days episode where a hunter name George goes to live with a family of Animal Rights...
By Daniel Harnsberger
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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...
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Amendment Unit
Amendment Unit
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...
By Tim Obergefell
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Civics, Government Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

The Preamble: Six Goals of the Constitution
The Preamble: Six Goals of the Constitution
The "six goals of the Constitution" are defined within the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. This handout/poster helps students break down the re...
By Askgriff
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Subject: Government, History, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Classroom Voting & Elections
Classroom Voting & Elections
This file is a great way to let students vote. It was made for teh 2008 elections, but could very easily be modified to use at a lower or higher le...
By Andrea Cole
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Pledge of Allegiance American History readers theater play script
Pledge of Allegiance American History readers theater play script
Full class set of scripts! Every day millions of American kids recite the Pledge of Allegiance, but how many of them really understand why? Here's...
By Mack Lewis
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Subject: Character Education, Government, Reading Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler 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

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

Social Studies Smartboard Lesson: Democracy
Social Studies Smartboard Lesson: Democracy
This social studies lesson teaches students about direct democracy and representative democracy. Also, it teaches students that the idea of a democ...
By Ms. J
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Constitutional Convention PowerPoint Presentation
Constitutional Convention PowerPoint Presentation
Objective: To examine the importance of the Great Compromise and 3/5 Compromise Key Terms and People: Constitutional Convention George Washing...
By Mrberlin
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Subject: U.S. History, Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 5th, 7th, 8th, 11th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER-What Determines an Election?
GRAPHIC ORGANIZER-What Determines an Election?
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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Veteran's Day Flag Pin Set -- Patriotic Flag Set
Veteran's Day Flag Pin Set -- Patriotic Flag Set
Veteran's Day Flag Pin Set Want some flag pins to celebrate patriotic days like Veteran's Day and Fourth of July? Download this file of Adobe...
By Albert Baggetta
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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

Revolutionary War Jeopardy Game Powerpoint
Revolutionary War Jeopardy Game Powerpoint
This PowerPoint uses the Jeopardy format to help students review important events, dates, people and the Declaration of Independence. This is great...
By Cabin Boy
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Government Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 1 hour

LETTER TO THE NEW PRESIDENT
LETTER TO THE NEW PRESIDENT
As our country's leadership changes hands in January, get your students involved by having them write a letter to the new president. The purpose f...
By B.rogers
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Subject: Expository Writing, Civics, Government Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week

1776 Unit
1776 Unit
My county sends students to see the musical, 1776 each year. Because it is a musical about the founding of our country, it is a great learning exp...
By Talia Dickson
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Subject: English Language Arts, Government Level(s): 11th Duration: 2 Weeks

We the People Lesson 20 Wkst
We the People Lesson 20 Wkst
Pairs with the We the People Level 2 book, lesson 20 reading....
By Tina Letlow
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Subject: Government, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Richard Nixon and the Watergate Scandal
Richard Nixon and the Watergate Scandal
This PPT was used in 11th grade U.S. History. It's a PPT on Richard Nixon and his Watergate Scandal. But can be used for any grades from 8th-12th...
By Steffi Angle
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U.S. State Capitals Scrambled Assessment
U.S. State Capitals Scrambled Assessment
The 50 U.S. capitals are listed. Their names have been scrambled....
By Lloyd Stableford
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

The Three Branches of Government - Checks and Balances Guided Notes
The Three Branches of Government - Checks and Balances Guided Notes
For students to understand the checks and balances, I have created a graphic organizer. This product illustrates how the judicial, executive, and ...
By Randy Tease
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The Bill of Rights Hand Signs (Descriptions)
The Bill of Rights Hand Signs (Descriptions)
I use these hand signs with my students every year to help them remember the rights and freedoms of the first ten ammendments to the Constitution. ...
By Kim Andersen
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Subject: Government Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: 30 Minutes

2105-12 Elections for Members of Congress
2105-12 Elections for Members of Congress
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will consider what Senators and Congressmen and women do to get elected. Lesson warm up,...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Government, Elections - Voting Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Lawyer's Code & Ethical vs. Unethical Situations
Lawyer's Code & Ethical vs. Unethical Situations
This is for a Law class. It is the Lawyer's Code of Professional Responsibility and includes ethical vs. unethical situations for students to discu...
By Brooke Travers
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Subject: Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Great Depression Jeopardy
Great Depression Jeopardy
This is a great review. It covers Causes, The Crash, Hard Times, Whover? (Hoover's category), and the New Deal....
By Adam Meyers
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Current News Event Response Sheet
Current News Event Response Sheet
This is an excellent, basic current event response sheet for middle school and high school students. It can be used in World History, U.S. History...
By Rob's History Lessons
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Subject: Government, U.S. History, World History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Before We  Were Free - by Julia Alvarez -LA & World History LP- 9-12
Before We Were Free - by Julia Alvarez -LA & World History LP- 9-12
This is an original,"Before We Were Free" novel unit lesson plan that incorporates language arts, world history, as well as, government and civic s...
By Mrs. Lena
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Social Studies Our Nation USA WebQuest Internet Activity
Social Studies Our Nation USA WebQuest Internet Activity
This two page web quest allows students to use their internet search and interpretation skills to learn more about the USA, Washington D.C. and its...
By Bissy
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Subject: Reading, Government, Other (Social Studies - History) Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

Articles of Confederation
Articles of Confederation
This powerpoint outlines America's first attempt at a government, and outlines the problems that led to the forming of the Constitution....
By Bob
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Subject: U.S. History, Government Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

President's Day BINGO cards
President's Day BINGO cards
President's Day is a national holiday. It is an important part of our government and history. This activity is an educational and fun way to review...
By Amanda Wilson
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Subject: U.S. History, Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

Presidential Fakebook Templates for All 44 Presidents!!!
Presidential Fakebook Templates for All 44 Presidents!!!
Encourage research, writing, and creativity with these Presidential Fakebook templates. Every president from Washington to Obama is included in th...
By Make History Fun
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A

Declaration of Independence Star Puzzle
Declaration of Independence Star Puzzle
**Revised** I have added a PowerPoint version of the Puzzle as well as a Microsoft Word version that allows you to alter any of the terms in the p...
By Make History Fun
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Subject: U.S. History, Government Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 30 Minutes

Civil War Study Guide
Civil War Study Guide
This is a 2-page Civil War Study Guide to help students study for a test after they have learned about the American Civil War. Students explain th...
By Monica Lukins
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

REVOLUTIONARY WAR FLASHCARDS
REVOLUTIONARY WAR FLASHCARDS
Use these Revolutionary War flash cards (16 pages) of notable people of the War, as a review for assessments. They can be laminated but most of the...
By Ruth S.
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MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ACTIVITIES
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ACTIVITIES
This 11 page packet has a fill in the blank activity for King's I Have a Dream speech. A word bank is provided for students.There are vocabulary cu...
By Ruth S.
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Presidents Activity Pages
Presidents Activity Pages
This 7 page download includes 5 pages of activities and 2 answer keys. These include: Word Search, Alphabetical Order, Acrostic Poetry and 2 pages ...
By L Ackert
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Lydell's Dilemma (Whistleblower series)
Lydell's Dilemma (Whistleblower series)
Lydell has to make a choice between his own self-interest and the general welfare when he learns that a recent incidence of water pollution was cau...
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1305 America's Government COMPLETE UNIT
1305 America's Government COMPLETE UNIT
This complete InspirEd Educators 98 page unit includes 17 single-class lessons to teach the funding, structure, functions and workings of the U.S. ...
By Inspired Educators
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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

Current Events Summary and Presentation, with grading rubric
Current Events Summary and Presentation, with grading rubric
Students will research a current event and prepare a summary and class discussion. This is designed to promote higher level thinking and class par...
By Jenn
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Subject: Civics, Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

2103-14 The Constitution - Dead and Defeated Amendments
2103-14 The Constitution - Dead and Defeated Amendments
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain why some defeated amendments to the U.S. Constitution failed. L...
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Foundations of the American Political System - PowerPoint
Foundations of the American Political System - PowerPoint
In this 8-slide illustrative PowerPoint, students learn the foundations of the American political system, contrasting the time during the Articles ...
By Monica Lukins
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A