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Political Cartoon Andrew Jackson
Political Cartoon Andrew Jackson
Smart board component for lesson on how to create a political cartoon on Andrew Jackson. introduces 5 key elements for students to use in their car...
By Erin Gardner
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 50 Minutes
Type: Activities, SmartBoard Lessons & Whiteboard Activities, Projects

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Branches of Government/Court System
Branches of Government/Court System
This Powerpoint is meant for an 11-12 grade Law in America class, it is designed to review the branches and then go into the court system on the fe...
By Brooke Travers
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Subject: Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Government Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Famous American Hunt
Famous American Hunt
Hunting through a variety of Famous American resources to find the answers to questions....
By Monica Schroeder
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Subject: Government Level(s): 2nd Duration: N/A
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3 Branches of Government Test
3 Branches of Government Test
This a unit test on the 3 Branches of Government in a Word document. There are matching questions, fill in the blank, and short answer. It covers...
By Kimberly Hardin
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A
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Government Scavenger Hunt Illinois & any State
Government Scavenger Hunt Illinois & any State
This is an internet scavenger hunt activity in which you use your government webpage to find answers to the questions. I use Illinois government b...
By Iceman
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, Political Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Internet Activities, Multimedia

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The Constitution
The Constitution
This powerpoint presentation explains the basics of the Constitution and includes a description of the phrases of the Preamble, the three branches ...
By Mrs. Pearl
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education Duration: 50 Minutes
Type: Lectures, Power Point Presentations

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Constitution Day First Amendment Activity-Would you fight for all 5?
Constitution Day First Amendment Activity-Would you fight for all 5?
This PowerPoint/Keynote goes was made to coincide with the Newseum lesson called "Would you fight for all 5?" You can download it for free on the N...
By Make History Fun
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 90 Minutes
Type: Fun Stuff, Power Point Presentations, Simulations

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A Trial of a Trial (Mock Trial in a story)
A Trial of a Trial (Mock Trial in a story)
Mock Trial, or Youth Judicial as it is sometimes called, is one of the most enjoyable, and beneficial events that my children have participated in ...
By Catherine Jaime
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Subject: Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Government Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Discussing the Articles of Confederation: Dinner for Six
Discussing the Articles of Confederation: Dinner for Six
This is a writing assingment where students are forced to take on the persona of Federalist and Anti-Federalists as they discuss the addition of a ...
By Billie Wixom
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Declaration of Independence and U S Constitution
Declaration of Independence and U S Constitution
The Declaration of Independence severed our ties to England. The U S Constitution is the foundation and source of the legal authority underlying t...
By Gerald Murphy
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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2104-14 Global Influence of the American President
2104-14 Global Influence of the American President
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, the student will consider how the President uses financial, military, and diplomatic influence aro...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Branches of Government Test
Branches of Government Test
This is a 3-part assessment of the three branches of government. In part one; students must match the correct vocabulary word to the definitio...
By Rebecca@readinginnov
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Subject: Expository Writing, Social Studies - History, Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: N/A
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Branches of Government Game
Branches of Government Game
Branches of Government Game... Great for President's Day or any day!! Place the description into the correct branch of government.... This ...
By Elementary Lesson Plans
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, President's Day Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR BATTLES ASSESSMENT
REVOLUTIONARY WAR BATTLES ASSESSMENT
This is a Revolutionary War battle sheet that asks students to make an informed decision about who won the battles. It can be used as an assessment...
By Ruth S.
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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U.S. Constitution Exam and Answer Key (8 pages each)
U.S. Constitution Exam and Answer Key (8 pages each)
I spent weeks trying to collect decent Constitution Exam questions which offered a variety of styles (multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and short...
By Askgriff
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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VOTE Word for VOTE Glyph
VOTE Word for VOTE Glyph
This is an outline of the word VOTE. This is great for using with my VOTE Glyph! You could also use this with a younger grade to teach the word V...
By Lisa Geggie
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Subject: Government, Elections - Voting, Vocabulary Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes
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Social Studies Foldables: Exploration, Revolutionary and Civil War
Social Studies Foldables: Exploration, Revolutionary and Civil War
Social Studies Foldables: Exploration, Revolutionary and Civil War This is a document that will help summarize the major event of United State's...
By Wise Guys
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Subject: Government, Native Americans, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Projects, Unit Plans

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US Presidents - Flash / Info Cards
US Presidents - Flash / Info Cards
Studying the U.S. Presidents? Want to spotlight the U.S. Presidents on President's Day? Check out these fact/info cards. Each card displays... -...
By L Ackert
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Subject: President's Day, U.S. History, Government Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Cooperative Learning, Flash Cards, Printables

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Politican Project
Politican Project
This is a four day research project with explanation, rubric, scoring guide for teacher. The assignment has four pages of explanation and grading ...
By More
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Subject: Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 4 Days
Type: Research, Projects

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Atomic Bomb-agree or disagree?
Atomic Bomb-agree or disagree?
This is meant to be used prior to teaching about America's use of the Atomic bomb in World War II. Five signs are provided in the last four slides...
By Christy Schirmer
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Subject: World History, U.S. History, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 40 Minutes
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Government - Principles of Government Game - Bill Burton
Government - Principles of Government Game - Bill Burton
Drag clues to the correct answers. Runs off the Flash Player - Get it at http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ Works great on a white board!...
By Bill Burton
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Subject: Government Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities

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"30 Days: Muslims & America" movie guide
This is a 23 question study guide for "Muslims & America" and episode in season 1 of Morgan Spurlock's television show 30 Days. In the episode a de...
By Shannon Gavin
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Subject: Government, Civics, Religion Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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BrainPop Quiz: Presidential Power
BrainPop Quiz: Presidential Power
BrainPop Companion Quiz for Presidential Power 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, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
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Origins of Gov't Test
Origins of Gov't Test
This test about the foundation and origins of American Government, which includes an Answer Key for teachers, has a variety of different types of q...
By Jefferson Adams
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Subject: Government, Civics Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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How a Bill is Passed
How a Bill is Passed
Entire unit on HOW A BILL IS PASSED. Written for 2nd & 3rd grade.... includes ELL modifications and worksheets, assessments, etc. ...
By Caroline P.
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Subject: Other (Social Studies - History), Government, ESL / ELL / EFL Level(s): 2nd, 3rd Duration: 2 Weeks
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Civics Project - Characterization of a Political Figure
Civics Project - Characterization of a Political Figure
This is my favorite Civics Project of the year! I present it to the students the second week of Civics. I actually dress up as Thomas Jefferson and...
By Mariah Carlile
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Civics, Government Level(s): 12th Duration: 1 Semester
Type: Internet Activities, Lesson Plans (Bundled), Projects

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Political Parties History Project
Political Parties History Project
This project includes two parts: first, student groups research and present information to the class on a current political party in America, incl...
By Jenn
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Subject: Civics, Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: N/A
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Government Terms Tic Tac Toe Project
Government Terms Tic Tac Toe Project
This is a project dealing with social studies government terms; unitary, federal, confederation, autocratic, oligarchic, and democratic. There are...
By John Godwin
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Presidential Roles (Holt American Government), Part 3
Presidential Roles (Holt American Government), Part 3
This is part three of a five part lecture on Presidential Roles. It complements HOLT"S AMERICAN GOVERNMENT, chapter 7, section one. The lectures ...
By Larry B.
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Subject: Civics, Government Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 30 Minutes
Type: Lectures

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The Role of Lawyers
The Role of Lawyers
This powerpoint goes over the role of lawyers in the legal system. It includes two warm-ups, as well as vocabulary. There are also two correspondin...
By Brooke Travers
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Subject: Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Historical Foundations of Canadian Law
Historical Foundations of Canadian Law
Introduction to the roots of modern Canadian Law including Greeks/Romans, Hammurabi, Mosaic Law, Magna Carta, Napoleon, etc. Students are assign...
By Jcferguson
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Subject: Criminal Justice - Law, Government Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Slavery in America Unit
Slavery in America Unit
Slavery in America is a content-based unit with 6 COMPLETE lessons. We've given students all of the content and a balanced mix of higher and lower...
By Splash! Publications
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Subject: Critical Thinking, U.S. History, Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Months
Type: Activities, Lesson Plans (Bundled), Thematic Unit Plans

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Branches of Government Smartboard
Branches of Government Smartboard
This Smartboard document reviews the three branches of government with the students. It also contains two interactive pages. The first has studen...
By Brandi Self
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
Type: SmartBoard Lessons & Whiteboard Activities

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Schlessinger Comparative Government Video US series
Schlessinger Comparative Government Video US series
This is the Comparative Government video guide from the series on US government from Schlessinger Videos. I think I have most of these listed fr...
By Stephanie Poynor
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Subject: Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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We the People Vocabulary
We the People Vocabulary
Vocabulary theme cards relevant to US Government, the Constitution, and the American Revolution....
By Ms. D
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Flash Cards, Fun Stuff

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Creating Our Government Game
Creating Our Government Game
This game, "Creating Our Government" I Have, Who Has...?, was created to help students review how our government was created in a fun, unique way. ...
By Karen Morgan
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Subject: Government Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 30 Minutes
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Imperialism Resources
Imperialism Resources
Includes 10 pages of documents and activities that can be used when studying U.S. imperialism....
By John Heeg
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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We the People
We the People
A project of the Center for Civic Eduacation....
By Lloyd Stableford
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Subject: Government, Civics, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler ISBN #: N/A
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US Government: Religious Freedom: The Lemon and Sherbert Tests
US Government: Religious Freedom: The Lemon and Sherbert Tests
Fans of Government and AP Government will enjoy this overview of the Lemon and Sherbert cases and their application to the Establishment and Free E...
By History Guru
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, Law Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour
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Was the Lewis and Clark Expedition Successful?
Was the Lewis and Clark Expedition Successful?
In this persuasive research project, students have to present evidence to decide if the Lewis and Clark expedition was successful. Their product i...
By Donald Jenkins
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Subject: Government, Native Americans, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week
Type: Activities, Minilessons, Research

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5108-8 Comparing and Contrasting American and Canadian Governments
5108-8 Comparing and Contrasting American and Canadian Governments
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to identify the similarities and differences in the design of the government...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Canadian History, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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U.S. Political Cartoons 1840 to 1849
U.S. Political Cartoons 1840 to 1849
A collection of 44 political cartoons. Includes the 44 cartoons 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): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Overview of the Major Forms of Government - Power Point (PPT)
Overview of the Major Forms of Government - Power Point (PPT)
This powerpoint reviews all the major governments in existence, including a definition, along with separate slides for the pros and cons of each ty...
By Mrs. Elitzin
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Current Conflicts in Africa Project: Letter to a Senator
Current Conflicts in Africa Project: Letter to a Senator
In this project, students research a current conflict in Africa. Topics range from health issues to environmental issues to military conflicts and...
By Christine Catsos
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Subject: World History, Geography (k-12), Government Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week
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US History: Reaganomics during the 1980's Lesson Plan
US History: Reaganomics during the 1980's Lesson Plan
This standards based document supported lesson explores the fiscal and social implications of the Keynesian Economic policies of the Reagan preside...
By History Guru
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 10th, 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour
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Thurgood Marshall 29 Questions based on A&E Biography - Examview/Word
Thurgood Marshall 29 Questions based on A&E Biography - Examview/Word
29 Questions on the life, career, and accomplishments of Thurgood Marshall. These questions can be used to assess students after they watch the Thu...
By Elise Parker
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Subject: Afro-American Studies, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 2 hours
Type: Assessment, Examinations - Quizzes, ExamView Question Banks

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2106-13 Rights of the Accused
2106-13 Rights of the Accused
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will consider the Constitutional rights of the accused by creating their own skit. Lesso...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Criminal Justice - Law, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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First Amendment - Knowledge is Power
First Amendment - Knowledge is Power
Do your students know their First Amendment rights? In this unit they will read about their rights in a simplified form, look at case studies in sm...
By Linda Paulus
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Subject: English Language Arts, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week
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Capitalism, Marxism, Socialism
Capitalism, Marxism, Socialism
A short WebQuest requiring students to research three main economic/political systems: Capitalism, Marxism, Socialism. Students have different tas...
By Rebecca Simpson
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Subject: Economics (k-12), Government, World History Level(s): 12th, Higher Education Duration: N/A
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A More Perfect Union Viewing Guide KEY
A More Perfect Union Viewing Guide KEY
This is the full text of the viewing guide with blanks filled in with answers....
By Interactive Education
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 3 Days
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