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2104-2 Criteria of the U.S. President
2104-2 Criteria of the U.S. President
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will consider criteria for the U.S. President. Lesson warm up, teacher instructions, tea...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Government, Civics Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Constitution Weekly Homework Assignments
Constitution Weekly Homework Assignments
For homework during my US history units, I like to give students a chance to focus on the subjects they are interested in and give them choice in w...
By Charles Boone
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Symbols in Political Cartoons
Symbols in Political Cartoons
This file contains a word find with symbols used in political cartoons....
By John Marshall Carter
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Subject: Social Studies - History, European History, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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President: Internet Research Worksheet
President: Internet Research Worksheet
Use this worksheet with students as they find information about a president. This form guides students to find useful information when conducting t...
By Mary Shoemaker
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Subject: Government, Instructional Technology, Social Studies - History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 1 hour
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Making A Poster : Amendments (Bill of Rights)- RUBRIC
Making A Poster : Amendments (Bill of Rights)- RUBRIC
This is the Rubric only for this project; However, the rubric is detailed enough that the assignment's expectations can be understood...
By Jen P Printables
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Subject: U.S. History, Government Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT-The Judiciary
ADVANCED PLACEMENT-The Judiciary
This 20 page lecture deals with the constitutional basis of the judicial branch, the nomination process to the lower federal courts and Supreme Cou...
By Joseph Tusing
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Subject: Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Early American Government Unit
Early American Government Unit
Early American Government is a content-based unit with 9 COMPLETE lessons. We've given students all of the content and a balanced mix of higher an...
By Splash! Publications
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschooler Duration: 3 Months
Type: Lesson Plans (Bundled), Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

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Are you a Democrat or a Republican?
Are you a Democrat or a Republican?
Many students think they know which candidate they would vote for, but most students don't know WHY! Included is a survey in which students are as...
By Stuart Skopit
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Subject: Civics, Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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The U.S. Government Mini-Unit
The U.S. Government Mini-Unit
This is a fun unit outline all about the U.S. government. This has ideas for you to teach about voting, the president, and also a cute foldable to ...
By Marie Cote
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Subject: President's Day, Government Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Unit Plans

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Complete Elections Unit
Complete Elections Unit
This 85 page unit as vocabulary flashcards, maps, timelines, research/notebooking pages and more! ...
By L Ackert
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Subject: U.S. History, Government, Expository Writing Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Graphic Organizers, Lesson Plans (Individual), Homeschool Curricula

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2105-11 Congressional Committees
2105-11 Congressional Committees
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain how the House and Senate divide responsibilities for study of law...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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What is Government?
What is Government?
This paper is to help students in American Government figure out what is a government in their own words. Also, it helps students figure out how th...
By Disneyteach
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Subject: Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 40 Minutes
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Government - Constitutional Convention Match - Bill Burton
Government - Constitutional Convention Match - Bill Burton
Match terms from the constitutional convention. Runs off the Flash Player - Get it at http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ Works great on a white boar...
By Bill Burton
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Subject: Government Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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2105-3 Demographics of the U.S. Congress
2105-3 Demographics of the U.S. Congress
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will analyze demographic data about the U.S. Congress and compare its make-up to the Amer...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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The United Kingdom Atlas Page, Fact Sheet
The United Kingdom Atlas Page, Fact Sheet
This is what I call an Atlas page. I have the students create an Atlas as a project each year and they have pages for each country we study. They...
By John Godwin
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Subject: Geography (k-12), Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 2 Days
Type: Internet Activities, Printables, Projects

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Compare and Contrast Congressional Election '08 and '10
Compare and Contrast Congressional Election '08 and '10
This worksheet was designed to bring a better understanding that a president has in office when they have a Congress that is a majority of the same...
By Christina Webb
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Subject: Government, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Graphic Organizers, Homework

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2105-13 What Makes a Good Law
2105-13 What Makes a Good Law
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will examine what makes a good law and apply that criteria to proposed laws. Lesson warm...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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U.S. Presidential Photos & Portraits
U.S. Presidential Photos & Portraits
A collection of photos and portraits of the 44 U.S. presidents formatted as 8 ½ X 11 inch PDF files, which can be printed, as well as, a power poi...
By Mike Kincaid
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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The New Republic Notes Student Handout
The New Republic Notes Student Handout
Students use this graphic organizer to copy down the slides to accompany the notes The New Republic....
By Mrs. Pearl
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: 30 Minutes
Type: Graphic Organizers, Handouts

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2105-14 Interest Groups and Lobbyists
2105-14 Interest Groups and Lobbyists
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain how special interests and lobbyists can influence legislation in ...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Vote for My Candidate
Vote for My Candidate
Students will get a chance to utilize their persuasive talents and creative ones too in trying to persuade students to vote for the candidate of th...
By B.rogers
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Government, Graphic Arts Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week
Type: Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Projects

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Canadian and Saskatchewan Government Webquest
Canadian and Saskatchewan Government Webquest
I used this webquest as part of my Culture unit in 7/8 Social Studies. The objectives were for students to develop internet research skills while d...
By Terry-lynn Mcleod
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: 3 hours
Type: Activities, Graphic Organizers, Webquests

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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
Type: Activities, Internet Activities, Worksheets

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How A Bill Becomes A Law (Geography & Social Studies)
How A Bill Becomes A Law (Geography & Social Studies)
A lesson to encourage and motivate student to take part in their learning as they work in cooperative groups to complete a activity that will atten...
By Martha Boykin
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Subject: Geography (k-12), Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 2 Days
Type: Cooperative Learning, Lesson Plans (Individual), Projects

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White House FAQS: Internet Research
White House FAQS: Internet Research
Use the internet to do research on the White House. This worksheet has students looking at the rooms as well as finding facts about the White House...
By Mary Shoemaker
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Subject: Government, Instructional Technology, U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
Type: Internet Activities, Research, Worksheets

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The Bad Emperor Interviews; Nero, Caligula, and Heliogabulus
The Bad Emperor Interviews; Nero, Caligula, and Heliogabulus
The decline of the Roman Empire was marked by the excesses and abuses of a number of "Bad Emperors." While the "Good Emperors" were able to hold R...
By Creative History
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Subject: Ancient History, World History, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Lesson Plans (Individual), Projects, Research

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Roman Government and Class Simulation
Roman Government and Class Simulation
This 12-slide powerpoint provides background knowledge about the Roman government, connects it to today's U.S. government of checks and balances, a...
By Kimberly Gallo
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Subject: Government, European History, World History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: 45 Minutes
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30 Days Video Guide - Gun Nation
30 Days Video Guide - Gun Nation
Eighteen thought provoking questions about Morgan Spurlock’s 30 days episode where two people with differing points of view about guns live toget...
By Daniel Harnsberger
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Subject: Civics, Government, Psychology Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 90 Minutes
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Foundations of American Government Word Find
Foundations of American Government Word Find
Key terms associated with the foundations of American Government....
By John Marshall Carter
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Does War Stimulate the Economy?
Does War Stimulate the Economy?
War supposedly helped get the US out of depression, but destroying goods doesn't seem to help most people's economy; what gives? This scenario cont...
By Bruce Rottman
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Subject: Economics (k-12), Government, Elections - Voting Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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The North and South PPT
The North and South PPT
This PPT was used in an 8th grade US History, but can be used in class that is studying the North and South, including the Missouri Compromise, etc...
By Steffi Angle
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Legislative Branch Video Guide Schlessinger US government videos
Legislative Branch Video Guide Schlessinger US government videos
Schlessinger makes great videos and teaching guides, but no viewing guides for students to complete while watching their videos. I always read th...
By Stephanie Poynor
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Subject: Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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American Government Test
American Government Test
This test can be used at the end of a Social Studies unit on American Government. Part A includes fill in the blank questions, Part B is multiple ...
By C D
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
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Learning about our Constitution
Learning about our Constitution
Kids should access this document via computer. Students will read a simple description of the constitution and then click on the link. The link ta...
By Amy Martinez
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Subject: Government Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 30 Minutes
Type: Internet Activities

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Important People's Contributions
Important People's Contributions
This book is used for First Grade S.S. Standards to teach the important people. Literature or movies should be used to introduce and teach how thes...
By Dena Mccloskey
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Subject: Government, U.S. History Level(s): 1st Duration: N/A
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5 main types of Government Graphic Organizers
5 main types of Government Graphic Organizers
For some reason the THUMBNAIL looks crazy, but I the graphics are right on the regular download? Students color Graphic symbols to that represen...
By Stephanie Poynor
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Subject: Geography (k-12), Government Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour
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The Importance of The Bill of Rights - Lesson Plan
The Importance of The Bill of Rights - Lesson Plan
This lesson plan introduces students to the rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. It also requires them to apply the concept of the Bill of Righ...
By Bridget Clarke
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Subject: Government, U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 40 Minutes
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2103-9 American Federalism
2103-9 American Federalism
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain how American federalism divides powers between the national and s...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Three Branches of Government Quiz
Three Branches of Government Quiz
This is a quiz designed for fourth grade on the three branches of government. I started calling my quizzes "Show me what you know" to lessen test ...
By Tlw620
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Constitution Day Webquest
Constitution Day Webquest
This is a Constitution Day webquest geared toward lower elementary students. It can be printed out for them to write their responses on as well as...
By Richelle Votaw
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Government Unit - 4 Lessons
Government Unit - 4 Lessons
4 Lessons Plan Governement Unit. Lessons on voting, how a bill becomes a law, being a good citizen, and a webquest about the US government....
By Planning Garden
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Subject: Government Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Lesson Plans (Bundled)

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Economics, Laws, and Government
Economics, Laws, and Government
This powerpoint covers national, state (Georgia), and local (Rockdale County) governments. The state and local governments can be changed to suite ...
By Busy Honey Bee
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Subject: Government Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes
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Government Lesson Plans *Multiple*
Government Lesson Plans *Multiple*
Three engaging lesson plans for the study of government. Aligns specifically with Ohio ACS for 5th grade. Students will be able to identify the...
By Di Teacher
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Lesson Plans (Individual), Lesson Plans (Bundled)

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"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
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2103-5 What Is American Democracy?
2103-5 What Is American Democracy?
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain how the term “democracy” can have many different meanings. ...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Constitution Study Guide, Quiz, & Test
Constitution Study Guide, Quiz, & Test
Use the attached "Constitution" study guide, quiz, and test to assess your students' knowledgy of the United States Constitution. This 5-page atta...
By Monica Lukins
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 11th Duration: N/A
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The Friendly Bill of Rights
The Friendly Bill of Rights
Here is a student friendly power point that allows a better understanding of our Bill of Rights- the first 10 Amendments to our great Constitution....
By Adam Aiello
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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1305-6 The Legislative Branch (grades 3-5)
1305-6 The Legislative Branch (grades 3-5)
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will examine Article I, Section 8 to generalize what the legislative branch does, and for...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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The two party system
The two party system
This powerpoint intended for U.S. history and government classes details the bill of rights, the origins of the two party system, and talks about t...
By Bob
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Subject: Government, U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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BrainPop Quiz: Communism
BrainPop Quiz: Communism
BrainPop Companion Quiz for Communism video. Includes 10 question, half-sheet quiz master for duplication and quiz answer key....
By Hiztoreerox.com
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, World History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
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