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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 ...
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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
Type: Minilessons, Reflective Journals for Teachers

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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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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 4th, 5th Duration: N/A
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American Revolutionary War Unit: Activities Lessons Worksheets CD
American Revolutionary War Unit: Activities Lessons Worksheets CD
American Revolution Revolutionary War Unit: Activities, Lessons, Worksheets, on CD (aligned to the Common Core Strands ELA History/Social Studies) ...
By Wise Guys
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Staff Duration:
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United States Government
United States Government
Using multiple modalities to improve learning is one key to effective instruction. This lesson combines written descriptions, diagrams and video tu...
By David Moynihan
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
Type: Power Point Presentations, Multimedia, Test Prep

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BrainPop Quiz: Bill of Rights
BrainPop Quiz: Bill of Rights
Companion Quiz for BrainPop Video on the Bill of Rights. Ten point quiz includes double half sheet for duplication and answer key....
By Hiztoreerox.com
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Subject: Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
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Social Studies: Greece Influence and U.S. Government Test
Social Studies: Greece Influence and U.S. Government Test
This is a social studies assessment on the influence of the Greek culture on the U.S. government, the 3 branches of government in America, and the ...
By Ms. J
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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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"Wag the Dog" movie guide
This is a 12 question study guide for the movie "Wag the Dog" starring Dustin Hoffman, Robert DeNiro, Anne Heche, Dennis Leary, Woody Harrelson. Th...
By Shannon Gavin
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Subject: Government, Civics Level(s): 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Movie Guides

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Living our Government
Living our Government
Are you tired of reteaching the branches of government every year? Are you finding that your students are bored before you begin? These lessons t...
By J.m. Carlin
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Subject: Civics, Government Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: 2 Weeks
Type: Lesson Plans (Bundled), Printables, Simulations

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Our Legal System, Thematic Unit
Our Legal System, Thematic Unit
The first half of the unit uses information about laws, crimes and lower courts using the old lliterary classic by Mark Twain, The Adventures of To...
By Tammy Raiton
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, Literature Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler ISBN #: 1576900606
Type: Teaching Resources (Used), Used Books

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Examview Bank-Course of the American Revolution Test/Quiz
Examview Bank-Course of the American Revolution Test/Quiz
This bank contains 112 variations of questions dealing with events leading up to the American Revolution / Revolutionary War. The variation allows ...
By Make History Fun
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Subject: Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Examinations - Quizzes, ExamView Question Banks

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New York State Facts PPT - 50 States Project
New York State Facts PPT - 50 States Project
ALL ABOUT NY STATE! Demonstrate the way to organize a presentation on one of the states by showing your students this Power Point Presentation o...
By Teachergal
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 45 Minutes
Type: Thematic Unit Plans, Projects, Power Point Presentations

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Federalism PowerPoint Presentation
Federalism PowerPoint Presentation
Objective: To analyze the powers granted to the federal and state governments under the system of federalism. Key Terms and People: F...
By Mrberlin
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 7th, 8th, 11th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Power Point Presentations

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30 Days: Immigation (Morgan Spurlock)
30 Days: Immigation (Morgan Spurlock)
This is a study guide for the Immigration episode in season 2 of the tv show 30 Days. In the show, documentary film maker Morgan Spurlock gets an a...
By Shannon Gavin
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Subject: Government, U.S. History, Religion Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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2101-7 Political Party Platforms
2101-7 Political Party Platforms
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to describe the purpose of a party platform and create their own. Lesson wa...
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
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ESL Social Studies Worksheet
ESL Social Studies Worksheet
I just finished another summer school session with a ESL Intro class. I used the Citizenship Questions I found on-line. I then created a graphic ...
By Liz Ramos
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Subject: Government, ESL / ELL / EFL Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 40 Minutes
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How the Constitution Creates Our Government
How the Constitution Creates Our Government
This PowerPoint walks through the basic ideas of American government as established in the Constitution. It starts with a brief review of the Phila...
By Nichole Evans
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Civics, Government Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: N/A
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2106-1 Creating the Judicial Branch
2106-1 Creating the Judicial Branch
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will examine reasons why a national judiciary was added to the U.S. Constitution, and con...
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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Civil Rights - A Photostory
Civil Rights - A Photostory
This is a photo story (basically a slide show with narration and a soundtrack) that I created to introduce my Civil Rights Unit. It is about 2 and...
By Marc Stafford
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Subject: U.S. History, Government, Civics Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Government Chapter 1
Government Chapter 1
This presentation includes 66 slides, covering all of chapter 1 in the MAGRUDER's Government text....
By Ken Norman
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Subject: Government Level(s): 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 hours
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US Government: Creating a Bill: Computer Lab Activity
US Government: Creating a Bill: Computer Lab Activity
This project uses examples from a variety of web sources to give your students an understanding regarding the format, process, and final production...
By History Guru
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Civics, Government Level(s): 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 2 hours
Type: Activities, Fun Stuff, Internet Activities

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Bowling for Columbine Movie Handout Gun Control Activity
Bowling for Columbine Movie Handout Gun Control Activity
Use this handout to get students' minds working while watching Bowling for Columbine. They will have to do research on the web on gun control & an...
By Tracee Orman
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Subject: English Language Arts, Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week
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Power point: US Founding Documents
Power point: US Founding Documents
by Kathy Applebee Save time with this interactive 57 slide presentation on documents that provided a foundation for American government. The powe...
By Kathleen Applebee
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Writing a Topic Sentence & Learning About Barack Obama
Writing a Topic Sentence & Learning About Barack Obama
Use this SmartBoard lesson to review or teach writing topic sentences and details. This lesson has been tailored to teach students about President...
By Katie Snyder
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Subject: President's Day, Government, Writing Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: 50 Minutes
Type: Minilessons, Research, SmartBoard Lessons & Whiteboard Activities

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French and Indian War and British Acts Puzzle
French and Indian War and British Acts Puzzle
I use this French and Indian War and British Acts puzzle as a way to review the major .events that led to the creation of the American Revolution a...
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
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The Executive Branch Word Find
The Executive Branch Word Find
This word find contains key vocabulary for the executive branch of American Government....
By John Marshall Carter
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Fun Stuff, Games

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Community Services Memory Game and Activity
Community Services Memory Game and Activity
This document contains two activities- a community services memory game and a "Who Am I?" activity sheet for students to complete after they play t...
By Erin Morrison
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Subject: Government, Other (Social Studies - History) Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Activities

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Values of American Democracy Government Interactive Powerpoint
Values of American Democracy Government Interactive Powerpoint
This 16 slide PowerPoint presentation features some character animation and an interactive quiz at the end. The topics covered are individual right...
By Bissy
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Subject: Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
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2104-7 Executive Appointments - The Executive Branch
2104-7 Executive Appointments - The Executive Branch
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will consider factors that the U.S. President considers when making appointments. Lesson...
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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ADVANCED PLACEMENT-The Bureaucracy
ADVANCED PLACEMENT-The Bureaucracy
This 12 page lecture covers the constitutional basis of the bureaucracy, its constraints, its impact on policymaking and how the president and cong...
By Joseph Tusing
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Subject: Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: 90 Minutes
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The United States Power Point and Review Game
The United States Power Point and Review Game
This is a Power Point presentation on the United States. It includes on immigrants, ethnic groups, prejudice, discrimination, populations, the eco...
By Cathy Hutchinson
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 4 Days
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The American Revolution and Georgia PowerPoint
The American Revolution and Georgia PowerPoint
This 27 slide PowerPoint presentation explains the causes of the Revolutionary War, and how the state of Georgia became involved in it. Most of the...
By Happyedugator
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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2102D-1 The Donkey and the Elephant
2102D-1 The Donkey and the Elephant
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain the origin of the symbols of the Democratic and Republican partie...
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
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Looking Ahead to the Constitution Wordfind
Looking Ahead to the Constitution Wordfind
This is a wordfind including key words related to the study of the Constitution of the United States...
By John Marshall Carter
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A Presidential Debate ~ Photo Booth Custom Effect for Movie Making
A Presidential Debate ~ Photo Booth Custom Effect for Movie Making
Want to have your students do a mock presidential debate? Here is a fun way to do it. This Photo Booth Custom Effect has an image of Barack Obama a...
By Fuglefun
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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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
Type: Research, Handouts, Outlines

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History Alive Ch. 14 Supplements - Pack of 3 Power Points
History Alive Ch. 14 Supplements - Pack of 3 Power Points
The first Point Point helps the students fill out their chapter 14 notes, but could also be used without the History Alive text. The second PPT is...
By Kim Andersen
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
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Interact: Committee (the congressional committee system)
Interact: Committee (the congressional committee system)
Committee simulates the interaction of key congresspersons, lobbyists, and the president during the process of considering the president's legislat...
By Tammy Raiton
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Subject: Civics, Government, Oral Communication Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th ISBN #: N/A
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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
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West Wing President Bartlet and Qumar
West Wing President Bartlet and Qumar
Qumar's Foreign Defense Minister, Abdul Shareef, is scheduled to meet with the President in the Oval Office. Shareef funds terrorism throughout th...
By Interactive Education
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Subject: Critical Thinking, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 90 Minutes
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Podcast Lecture- Presidential Roles (Holt American Government), Part 2
Podcast Lecture- Presidential Roles (Holt American Government), Part 2
This is part two of a five part lecture on Presidential Roles. It complements HOLT"S AMERICAN GOVERNMENT, chapter 7, section one. The lectures ca...
By Larry B.
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Subject: Government, Political Science Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 30 Minutes
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Bill of Rights Scenarios PPT
Bill of Rights Scenarios PPT
Different scenarios are presented with solutions that connect to the Bill of Rights....
By Meghann
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Subject: U.S. History, Government Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A
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Introduction to law: Stranded on a Desert Island
Introduction to law: Stranded on a Desert Island
I use this in my Grade 11 Introduction to Law course as a way to get students to consider what rules/laws are/need to be in place for people to liv...
By Jcferguson
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Subject: Criminal Justice - Law, Government Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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JFK A and E Biography Kennedy DVD viewing guide
JFK A and E Biography Kennedy DVD viewing guide
This is viewing guide for the DVD ISBN # 0767078756 copyright date 1996. It is 100 minutes long. I always read viewing guides aloud with studen...
By Stephanie Poynor
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