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... ByMeghann
This is a graphic organizer/fill in the note handout that guides students through the major policy decisions of George Washington's administration.... ByKeith Parker
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... ByCurt Foxley
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... ByMadame Giraffe
Fascinating Facts about the US Constitution Handout includes an entire page of interesting tid bits about the US Constitution. Very interesting!... ByMrs. Miller
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
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What is the least known and best kept secret in education? ... ByInteractive Education
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... ByKimberly David
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... ByDaniel Harnsberger
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 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
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... ByAskgriff
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... ByAndrea Cole
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... ByMack Lewis
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 38-slide PowerPoint walks students through some tough, controversial Supreme Court decisions. Cases in this file focus on religion and speech ... ByJanet Hall
This social studies lesson teaches students about direct democracy and representative democracy. Also, it teaches students that the idea of a democ... ByMs. J
Objective: To examine the importance of the Great Compromise and 3/5 Compromise
Key Terms and People:
Constitutional Convention
George Washing... ByMrberlin
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
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... ByAlbert Baggetta
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 ... ByJoseph Tusing
This PowerPoint uses the Jeopardy format to help students review important events, dates, people and the Declaration of Independence. This is great... ByCabin Boy
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... ByB.rogers
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... ByTalia Dickson
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... BySteffi Angle
For students to understand the checks and balances, I have created a graphic organizer. This product illustrates how the judicial, executive, and ... ByRandy Tease
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. ... ByKim Andersen
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will consider what Senators and Congressmen and women do to get elected. Lesson warm up,... ByInspired Educators
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... ByBrooke Travers
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... ByRob's History Lessons
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... ByMrs. Lena
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... ByBissy
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... ByAmanda Wilson
Encourage research, writing, and creativity with these Presidential Fakebook templates. Every president from Washington to Obama is included in th... ByMake History Fun
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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... ByMake History Fun
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... ByMonica Lukins
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... ByRuth S.
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... ByRuth S.
This 7 page download includes 5 pages of activities and 2 answer keys. These include: Word Search, Alphabetical Order, Acrostic Poetry and 2 pages ... ByL Ackert
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... ByInteractive Education
This complete InspirEd Educators 98 page unit includes 17 single-class lessons to teach the funding, structure, functions and workings of the U.S. ... ByInspired Educators
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will examine the debate and controversy surrounding the Electoral College. Lesson warm u... ByInspired Educators
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
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain why some defeated amendments to the U.S. Constitution failed. L... ByInspired Educators
In this 8-slide illustrative PowerPoint, students learn the foundations of the American political system, contrasting the time during the Articles ... ByMonica Lukins