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Australia's Government
Australia's Government
This is a lesson plan about the government of Australia. This product includes a lesson plan, an activating strategy, 1n 11-slide PowerPoint presen...
By Ansley Bennett
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Subject: Australian History, Government Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschooler Duration: 90 Minutes
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180 American History PowerPoint Presentations
180 American History PowerPoint Presentations
Buy in bulk and enjoy a 64% savings from the standard list price! 180 Expertly created American History PowerPoint presentations. All of the ma...
By Mrberlin
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Subject: U.S. History, Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 5th, 7th, 8th, 11th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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The Primary Source - Historical Documents: The Founding Period
The Primary Source - Historical Documents: The Founding Period
Source book for teachers of American History with reproducible primary documents and question pages for students. The documents include: Albany P...
By Tammy Raiton
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Subject: U.S. History, Government Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler ISBN #: 0895981157
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Understanding the U.S. Constitution
Understanding the U.S. Constitution
Whether you are wanting to learn more about the U.S. Constitution for your own purposes, or to teach a class, this book will be helpful to you. ...
By Catherine Jaime
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Subject: Civics, Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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2105-2 Qualifications For the U.S. Congress (Legislative Branch)
2105-2 Qualifications For the U.S. Congress (Legislative Branch)
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will consider the necessary qualifications to serve in the U.S. Senate and House of Repre...
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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Revolutionary War Student Centered Research Unit
Revolutionary War Student Centered Research Unit
Unit includes: 1. Assignment sheet with research quidelines, assignment, and due dates. (Students will be in groups of 3-5 and assigned one quest...
By Mrs. Miller
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Subject: Civics, U.S. History, Government Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A
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Bill of Rights Internet Assignment
Bill of Rights Internet Assignment
Students use a bill of rights virtual museum to fill out worksheet provided. The link is conveniently written on the top of the worksheet....
By Tony Pavlovich Instructomania
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Subject: Government, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Campaign Commercials
Campaign Commercials
This organizational chart helps students analyze political advertisements over the course of American television and now onto the internet. Using t...
By Jefferson Adams
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Subject: Civics, Government, Political Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Days
Type: Activities, Fun Stuff, Internet Activities

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2102D-6 Voter Participation
2102D-6 Voter Participation
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will examine data and other sources in order to explain factors that explain voter turnou...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Civics, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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2101-8 Campaign Financing
2101-8 Campaign Financing
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain where candidates get their money and the rules and regulations of...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Government, Elections - Voting Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Global Issues Project
Global Issues Project
This project has it all and could be used as a nine weeks project in Government, International Relations and/or Current Events classes. This coul...
By Tim Obergefell
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Subject: Government, Civics, Other (Social Studies - History) Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: Other
Type: Multimedia, Projects, Research

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2103-12 Balancing Order and Freedom in U.S. Government
2103-12 Balancing Order and Freedom in U.S. Government
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able explain to how American democracy attempts to balance order and freedom. L...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Criminal Justice - Law, Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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The Judicial Branch: An Overview - PowerPoint
The Judicial Branch: An Overview - PowerPoint
This 27-slide PowerPoint tells the Constitutional basis of the judicial branch. It also explains federal crimes, the district court system, and sh...
By Janet Hall
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Power Point Presentations

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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
Type: Power Point Presentations

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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
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
Type: Assessment, Examinations - Quizzes, Study Guides

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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
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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
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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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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
Type: Activities, Handouts, Internet Activities

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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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