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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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Track the Candidates
Track the Candidates
Follow the upcoming election by the keeping track of where the candidates are. Use this map to plot and track where the Democratic and Republican ...
By B.rogers
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Geography (k-12), Government Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 3 Weeks
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INAUGURATION K-W-L CHART
INAUGURATION K-W-L CHART
Have students watch the inaugural events on January 20th either at school or at home if they have the day off or even up close and personal if they...
By B.rogers
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Subject: Civics, Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: Lifelong Tool
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Betsy Ross- 19 PAGES of Fun Activities
Betsy Ross- 19 PAGES of Fun Activities
19 pages of activities and worksheets to supplement your lessons on Betsy Ross. Fun activities that will creatively engage every student in your c...
By Mrs. Bart
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
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Landmark Supreme Court Case Study Assignment WS
Landmark Supreme Court Case Study Assignment WS
Students choose a supreme court case to write a one page case study for and us for participation in an in-class discussion. 12 cases are listed,...
By Mrs. Miller
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Subject: Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Government Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: N/A
Type: Assessment, Internet Activities, Homework

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1305-1 The Declaration of Independence (Grades 3-5)
1305-1 The Declaration of Independence (Grades 3-5)
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will “break down” a simplified version of the Declaration of Independence to determin...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Other (Social Studies - History), Social Studies - History, Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Public Versus Private Sector Scavenger Hunt
Public Versus Private Sector Scavenger Hunt
Provide students with a kinesthetic and visual learning experience for studying the private sector versus the public sector. This activity provides...
By The Teacher Couple
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Subject: Economics (k-12), Social Studies - History, Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 30 Minutes
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Election / Voting Letter
Election / Voting Letter
I wrote this letter for my social studies department. We sent it home the day we started our civic lessons on the election and the importance of v...
By Elblackmon
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Subject: Government, Elections - Voting, Civics Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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GRAPHIC ORGANIZER-Campaign Finance Reform Laws
GRAPHIC ORGANIZER-Campaign Finance Reform Laws
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, Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Worksheets, Study Guides, Handouts

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Too Many Firehouses - Introduction to Argumentative Writing
Too Many Firehouses - Introduction to Argumentative Writing
Too Many Firehouses is an introduction to argumentative writing, specifically thesis writing, through an interactive classroom exercise involving p...
By Teachador
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Subject: Writing, Civics, Government Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 50 Minutes
Type: Games, Lesson Plans (Individual), Simulations

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Fourth Amendment Casebook
Fourth Amendment Casebook
Students often have many questions about search and seizure. Courts constantly reinterpret this amendment in light of changes in societial attitud...
By Mike Fladlien
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Subject: Criminal Justice - Law, Government, Civics Level(s): 12th Duration: 90 Minutes
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2106-9 The
2106-9 The "Balance" of the Supreme Court
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will examine how the President’s appointments can affect the ideological balance of the...
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 Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights
When you purchase this product you will receive 14 total slides that give a basic visual overview of the Bill of Rights. I use this presentation ...
By Cabin Boy
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Power Point Presentations

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The Glorious Revolution Play
The Glorious Revolution Play
A 2 1/2 page play designed to introduce students to the causes and outcome of the Glorious Revolution. This is written to engage struggling learner...
By Christy Schirmer
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Subject: World History, Government Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Third Grade Government Unit Study Sheet
Third Grade Government Unit Study Sheet
The preview simply shows you an outline of the study sheet. The study sheet defines the three branches of government, the titles of government emp...
By Ms. Rogers
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Subject: Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A
Type: Study Guides, Test Prep, Printables

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2103-10 Checks and Balances of the Federal Government
2103-10 Checks and Balances of the Federal Government
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will read or perform a skit that demonstrates how the federal government uses separation ...
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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2103-1 How the Government Impacts our Lives
2103-1 How the Government Impacts our Lives
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain ways that the federal government impacts their lives and others...
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 Crossword Puzzle with attached answers
Constitution Crossword Puzzle with attached answers
This crossword puzzle can be used in a number of different ways. Students love crossword puzzles and this is a great learning tool. This goes with ...
By Social Studies Guy
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Subject: Civics, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Fun Stuff, Games, Test Prep

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2105-7 Pork Barrel Politics (Earmarks)
2105-7 Pork Barrel Politics (Earmarks)
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will consider pork barrel politics and its effects on the national debt. Lesson warm up,...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Economics (k-12), Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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D2106 The Judicial Branch COMPLETE eBOOK UNIT!
D2106 The Judicial Branch COMPLETE eBOOK UNIT!
This complete InspirEd Educators 96 page e-book unit includes 16 single-class lessons to teach the Judicial branch of the U.S. Government. Topics ...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: Other
Type: EBooks, Lesson Plans (Bundled), Thematic Unit Plans

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Schlessinger Government video guide Constitution Bill of Rights
Schlessinger Government video guide Constitution Bill of Rights
This goes with the US Government series video from Schlessinger media. It is titled The Constitution and The Bill of Rights. This is for students...
By Stephanie Poynor
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Subject: Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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2105-9 Congressional Districts and Gerrymandering
2105-9 Congressional Districts and Gerrymandering
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain what gerrymandering is and try their hand at drawing Congressiona...
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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Judicial Review Graphic Organizer
Judicial Review Graphic Organizer
This is an organizer that I created to help with note taking while discussing The Supreme Court's power of judicial review and its two opposing beh...
By Brooke Travers
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Subject: Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Cold War in the 3rd World Powerpoint
Cold War in the 3rd World Powerpoint
Powerpoint presentation includes 7 slides outlining the reasons for Cold War competition in the 3rd World. It briefly discusses each sides goals a...
By Christy Schirmer
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Subject: World History, U.S. History, Government Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Power Point Presentations, Lectures

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Federal and Virginia State Powers Chart
Federal and Virginia State Powers Chart
This chart shows expressed, reserved, and concurrent powers....
By Kim Brooks
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Subject: Civics, Government Level(s): 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
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5 Types of Government Chart
5 Types of Government Chart
This is a cute way to share the 5 types of Government in your classroom! My kids loved it!...
By Mrs. Mercer
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Civics, Government Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler, Staff Duration: N/A
Type: Bulletin Board Ideas, Fun Stuff, Posters

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Helen Alexander's Dilemma
Helen Alexander's Dilemma
Helen Alexander, an aborigine raised in a remote area of Australia's Northern Territory. In a family with little money, faces an ethical career ch...
By Interactive Education
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Subject: Australian History, Civics, Government Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes
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2103-4 Principles of American Democracy
2103-4 Principles of American Democracy
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to briefly explain the basic principles of American government which help pr...
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
Type: Activities, Homeschool Curricula, Lesson Plans (Individual)

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Democracy-Greece Quiz
Democracy-Greece Quiz
Created in Publisher. This is an 8 questions multiple choice quiz about the influence of Ancient Greece on the United States government and archit...
By Inspirekids
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Assessment, Examinations - Quizzes, Printables

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Flip This House Project
Flip This House Project
This project was created as a spin off of the TV show on A & E. This project teaches financial literacy, budgeting, house values, foreclosures, rem...
By Tim Obergefell
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Subject: Economics (k-12), Government, Business Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Projects, Multimedia

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Governments of the Middle East
Governments of the Middle East
This powerpoint explores some of the government systems that exist in the Middle East. It includes many political cartoons, images, and discussion...
By Chris Daubert
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Geography (k-12), Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 45 Minutes
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Current Event Political Cartoon Summary / Analysis Sheet and rubric
Current Event Political Cartoon Summary / Analysis Sheet and rubric
This is a summary and analysis sheet for a political cartoon. This sheet will help students connct political cartoons to current events. There ar...
By Mrs. Miller
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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The Colonist's Handbook of Rules and Regulations
The Colonist's Handbook of Rules and Regulations
Here's a creative, new twist on the old textbook question "Explain six events that lead to the American Revolution." Students create a handbook for...
By Sound And Sea
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, World History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 30 Minutes
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Social Studies: Americans are Diverse Bundle
Social Studies: Americans are Diverse Bundle
2.12 Americans are a diverse culture: 6 pages teaching the following concepts: . The student will understand that the people of Virginia and th...
By Mrs. Motley
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Subject: Civics, Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Utopia (Create Your Own Country) Project
Utopia (Create Your Own Country) Project
This project allows students to create their own country, complete with concepts that all countries have, such as a government, economy, culture, g...
By K Phipps
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Subject: Government, Geography (k-12), Economics (k-12) Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Census: Helping students understand the US Census
Census: Helping students understand the US Census
This activity is geard to teach students about the us census. It has real life applications to their life as well. 2 pages...
By Teach-n-learn!
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Subject: U.S. History, Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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1305-10 The Bill of Rights (grades 3-5)
1305-10 The Bill of Rights (grades 3-5)
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will examine and evaluate the Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution. (See free preview ...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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George Washington: President Poems
George Washington: President Poems
Students are no longer themselves for this writing activity! They are writing a poem from the perspective of George Washington! 6 pages include a b...
By Lesson Plan Sos Teachers
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Subject: Creative Writing, Government Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT-Interest Groups
ADVANCED PLACEMENT-Interest Groups
This 9 page lecture focuses on the constitutional foundations of interest groups and the techniques they use to achieve their purposes. by-nc-nd...
By Joseph Tusing
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Subject: Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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American Revolution Unit-9 COMPLETE Lessons!
American Revolution Unit-9 COMPLETE Lessons!
The American Revolution is a content-based unit with 9 COMPLETE lessons. We've given students all of the content and a balanced mix of higher and ...
By Splash! Publications
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Months
Type: Lesson Plans (Bundled), Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

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Civil War Unit-Less Than $1.00 Per Lesson!
Civil War Unit-Less Than $1.00 Per Lesson!
The Civil War is a content-based unit with 13 COMPLETE lessons. We've given students all of the content and a balanced mix of higher and lower lev...
By Splash! Publications
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Subject: U.S. History, Government, Geography (k-12) Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 3 Months
Type: Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson Plans (Bundled), Activities

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Presidents' Day Report Graphic Organizer
Presidents' Day Report Graphic Organizer
Here is a handy graphic organizer for helping student's to write a report about George Washington abd Abraham Lincoln....
By Kelly Malloy
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Subject: English Language Arts, Government, Other (Social Studies - History) Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: N/A
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Presidents Report Form - elementary grades
Presidents Report Form - elementary grades
A form I made up for my students to use when researching and reporting on the President of their choice just in time for Presidents Day!...
By Mrs. Mo
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Subject: Government, Other (Social Studies - History), U.S. History Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Graphic Organizers, Projects, Research

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Voting and Political Process in Georgia PowerPoint
Voting and Political Process in Georgia PowerPoint
This is a 24 slide presentation on the voting and political process in Georgia. Students will learn about the rights and responsibilities of citize...
By Happyedugator
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Civics, Government Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Political Cartoon Andrew Jackson Rubric
Political Cartoon Andrew Jackson Rubric
This is the actual handout for students, with assignment, questions to answer and grading rubric. The rubric is out of 20 points, with 5 different ...
By Erin Gardner
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Subject: U.S. History, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 50 Minutes
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3103-2 Birth of Political Parties in America
3103-2 Birth of Political Parties in America
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will discover how disagreements over government and other issues led to the rise of polit...
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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2101-5 Picking a Vice President
2101-5 Picking a Vice President
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will consider what is taken into consideration when a candidate picks a running mate. Le...
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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Which Bill of Rights amendment is involved? scenario WS
Which Bill of Rights amendment is involved? scenario WS
At least one scenario per amendment, students identify which amendment is involved and get to insert names of the friends in the scenarios to add a...
By Mrs. Miller
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Subject: Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Government Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes
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