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Civil War _ Fill in the Blanks + Key (To Kill a Mockingbird)
Civil War _ Fill in the Blanks + Key (To Kill a Mockingbird)
Your students can fill in the blanks about the Civil War, aka the War Between the States.(Presidents Lincoln and Davis, slaves, plantation) The br...
By Always Academic
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Subject: English Language Arts, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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2102D-5 Create Your Own Political Party
2102D-5 Create Your Own Political Party
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students have the opportunity to create their own political party, including a platform and activi...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Government, Civics Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Benjamin Franklin - 13 Virtues
Benjamin Franklin - 13 Virtues
The 13 Virtues of Benjamin Franklin are reviewed and translated into a modern day setting. Each slide represents a virtue that has a familiar imag...
By Bryan Bjorklund
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 30 Minutes
Type: Power Point Presentations

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Unites States Government, Constitution, Declaration of Independence
Unites States Government, Constitution, Declaration of Independence
Included is a 28 page collection of materials designed to support an introductory U.S. Government unit covering the birth of the United States from...
By Ms. Solis
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Government, Native Americans Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: 2 Weeks
Type: Examinations - Quizzes, Homeschool Curricula, Study Guides

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2101-10 The Media and Elections
2101-10 The Media and Elections
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will consider the influence of the media in elections. Lesson warm up, teacher instructi...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Federal vs. State Courts
Federal vs. State Courts
This is a great organizer for students to use when learning about the federal and state court system. I suggest that you tailor the "state" side to...
By Brooke Travers
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Subject: Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Government Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Social Studies Government Alphabet Book Project
Social Studies Government Alphabet Book Project
Use these two pages to assign a letter of the alphabet to each child in your class to research a vocabulary word dealing with the United States Gov...
By Ilovetoteach
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Thinking of Enlisting?
Thinking of Enlisting?
Many of us are finding the increased presence of military recruiters in our schools disturbing, especially given the one-sided nature of their mess...
By Grammargator
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education Duration: N/A
Type: Handouts, Minilessons, Service Learning

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A Committeewoman's Dilemma Marilyn Fisher
A Committeewoman's Dilemma Marilyn Fisher
A local party committeewoman faces a conflict between party loyalty and personal integrity when her party nominates a candidate she feels she canno...
By Interactive Education
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Subject: Civics, Government, Political Science Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 50 Minutes
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GRAPHIC ORGANIZER-Campaign Finance Reform
GRAPHIC ORGANIZER-Campaign Finance Reform
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, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Government Types Foldable
Government Types Foldable
It's difficult for students to grasp the different terms that describe governments. It is harder for them to understand that several terms describ...
By Kate Wood
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Subject: Government, Civics, European History Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: 2 hours
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Types of Governments Fill in the Blank Chart
Types of Governments Fill in the Blank Chart
This is chart with the types of governments in terms of citizen participation (autocratic, oligarchic, democratic), distribution of power (unitary,...
By John Godwin
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: 1 hour
Type: Activities, Graphic Organizers, Study Guides

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The Three Branches of US Government
The Three Branches of US Government
This is the perfect powerpoint to utilize when introducing students to the United States Government branches. The first slide introduces the three...
By Leeanne Radish
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Subject: Government Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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The Legal Process Internet Activity Government/Criminal Law
The Legal Process Internet Activity Government/Criminal Law
This is a great internet activity I use in my senior level government class. Students go to an excellent website & answer questions about the legal...
By Iceman
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Criminal Justice - Law, Government Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Internet Activities, Projects

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American Government PowerPoint Presentation
American Government PowerPoint Presentation
Outlines the basic tenets of the American Government including the Origins of the State, Characteristics of the State, Founding Fathers' statements...
By Hteach62
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Subject: Government Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 90 Minutes
Type: Lectures, Outlines, Power Point Presentations

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Civil War Reconstruction Debate Role Playing
Civil War Reconstruction Debate Role Playing
This is a chance for your argumentative students and your smooth-talkers to shine. In this activity, students are assigned to one of SIX different...
By Nicole Paul
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Subject: U.S. History, Government, Drama Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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D1305 America's Government COMPLETE eBOOK UNIT!
D1305 America's Government COMPLETE eBOOK UNIT!
This complete InspirEd Educators 98 page e-book unit includes 17 single-class lessons to teach the funding, structure, functions and workings of th...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, EBooks, Lesson Plans (Bundled)

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2104-12 Roles and Powers of the Commander-in-Chief
2104-12 Roles and Powers of the Commander-in-Chief
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will explain what the American President does as the Commander-in-Chief of U.S. armed for...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Government Art Project
Government Art Project
This is a neat project for the students to create an art project for Government class. This will allow some of the artistic students to display the...
By Social Studies Guy
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Subject: Government, U.S. History, World History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Constitution Project! - Preamble, Articles, Separation of Powers...
Constitution Project! - Preamble, Articles, Separation of Powers...
Students will enjoy learning about the U.S. Constitution when completing this creative and illustrative project (check out Preview). This 12-page ...
By Monica Lukins
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 11th Duration: N/A
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Roles of the President Web Activity
Roles of the President Web Activity
Most historians and politicians agree that Presidents must wear many hats and perform a variety of roles. These roles include Legislative Leader, ...
By Randy Tease
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: N/A
Type: Graphic Organizers, Internet Activities, Worksheets

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History Project
History Project
This project allows the class to study a variety of historical events. Each group will be assigned one event in history to research. Each group mem...
By Stefanie Babione
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
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U.S. Political Cartoons 1864 to 1869
U.S. Political Cartoons 1864 to 1869
A collection of 46 political cartoons. Includes the 46 cartoons formatted as 8 ½ X 11 inch PDF files, which can be printed as well as a power p...
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
Type: Posters, Power Point Presentations, Printables

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"Ruby Bridges" moive guide
This is a 14 question study guide for the movie "Ruby Bridges" which tells the story of the brave little girl who integrated her first grade class ...
By Shannon Gavin
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Subject: Government, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Movie Guides

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Our Government Song
Our Government Song
This song is sung to the tune of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star." Although it is based on SC government, the capital and city can easily be intercha...
By Rachael Bergstein
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Subject: Government Level(s): 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A
Type: Fun Stuff, Songs, Study Guides

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BrainPop Quiz: Civil Rights
BrainPop Quiz: Civil Rights
BrainPop Companion Quiz for Civil Rights 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, Civics, Government Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT- The Judiciary
ADVANCED PLACEMENT- The Judiciary
This 20 page lecture covers all the essentials one needs to cover for the AP exam. Major topics covered include selection of judges, the impact of ...
By Joseph Tusing
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Subject: Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Early American Government Unit
Early American Government Unit
Early American Government is a content-based unit with 9 COMPLETE lessons. We've given students all of the content and a balanced mix of higher an...
By Splash! Publications
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschooler Duration: 3 Months
Type: Lesson Plans (Bundled), Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

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Constitution Reading Guide Articles 2 to 7 for student use
Constitution Reading Guide Articles 2 to 7 for student use
This is the companion to the reading guide for Article 1. It ensures that students are actually reading the Constitution. You can do it as a group ...
By Stephanie Poynor
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Subject: Civics, Government Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Social Studies CRCT Test Prep Study Guides
Social Studies CRCT Test Prep Study Guides
18 pages of CRCT prep guided reading sheets, study guides and organizers, based on the Georgia Performance Standards SS8GC2 Legislative Branch S...
By Happyedugator
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Civics, Government Level(s): 8th Duration: N/A
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30 Days Video Guide - Straight Man in a Gay World
30 Days Video Guide - Straight Man in a Gay World
Thirteen thought provoking questions about Morgan Spurlock’s 30 days episode where a devout Christian goes to live in San Francisco with a gay ma...
By Daniel Harnsberger
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Subject: Government, Psychology, U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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John Adams Notes Student Handout
John Adams Notes Student Handout
Graphic organizer used with the notes entitled John Adams - the Good, the Bad, the Ugly....
By Mrs. Pearl
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: 50 Minutes
Type: Graphic Organizers, Handouts

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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
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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
Type: Movie Guides

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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
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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
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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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2103-13 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution
2103-13 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain how and why the U.S. Constitution has been amended over time. L...
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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Globalization: Notes on International Organizations
Globalization: Notes on International Organizations
This file contains lecture notes and facts on international ogranizations: The United Nations,among others....
By John Marshall Carter
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Subject: World History, Government Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Election BINGO Chips 2
Election BINGO Chips 2
These BINGO chips can be used with my Election Vocabulary BINGO game. These are more colorful and elaborate than my other BINGO chips. You can cop...
By B.rogers
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Subject: Civics, Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: Lifelong Tool
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