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American Politics 1789-1808
American Politics 1789-1808
The time period from 1789-1808 was crucial for America. We were noticing parts of the Constitution that were not very specific, figuring out our i...
By The Eclectic Educator
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Subject: Government, U.S. History, Social Studies - History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: N/A
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3 Branches Analogies (Comparing the U.S. and Texas Government)
3 Branches Analogies (Comparing the U.S. and Texas Government)
This is a set of 4 slides to introduce students to analogies. The relating factor is stated on each slide. This allows students to organize and vis...
By Carla Trussell
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Subject: Government Level(s): 7th Duration: N/A
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Ben and Me: worksheet to go with video
Ben and Me: worksheet to go with video
This is a worksheet to go along with the Ben and Me Disney video....
By Mrs. Miller
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Subject: Government, World History, Social Studies - History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 45 Minutes
Type: Assessment, Homework, Worksheets

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Capitalism, socialist, communist rap
Capitalism, socialist, communist rap
this song covers the main ism's of the market. I compare and contrast all three....
By Adam Meyers
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Subject: Government, U.S. History, World History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Songs, Study Guides, Mnemonics

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Modern Presidency
Modern Presidency
This power point covers how the Presidency has evolved over time starting with FDR. It starts off talking about how the Executive Branch was setup ...
By R Yanchocik
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Subject: Civics, Government, Political Science Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: N/A
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT-Political Parties
ADVANCED PLACEMENT-Political Parties
This 20 page lecture deals with the function and history of political parties in the U.S., the structure and weakening of modern political parties,...
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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The U.S. Role in a Changing World
The U.S. Role in a Changing World
This teacher's resource book is part of the Choices Program, designed to help students reflect on global changes, assess national priorities, and d...
By Rebecca Rush
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th ISBN #: N/A
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Citizenship Jeopardy
Citizenship Jeopardy
Here is a fun review game that reinforces citizenship. The categories are Branches of Government, Important Citizens, Patriotic Symbols, and The B...
By Mrs. G
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Subject: Government, Civics, Other (Social Studies - History) Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 2 Months
Type: Games, Multimedia, Fun Stuff

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Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson
This is a PPT that covers Andrew Jackson's Presidency as well as the elections of 1824, and the difference between Whigs and Democrats. Was used i...
By Steffi Angle
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Government Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Lectures, Power Point Presentations

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US Government: Political Spectrum Internet Research
US Government: Political Spectrum Internet Research
This internet research activity allows students to take surveys to identify ideological trends in their thinking. The activity takes one hour, and ...
By History Guru
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Civics, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 hour
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Civil War United States History Game PowerPoint Activity (Common Core)
Civil War United States History Game PowerPoint Activity (Common Core)
Civil War United States History Game PowerPoint Activity Common Core ELA History Social Studies Standards: 1, 4 This United States Civil War Po...
By Wise Guys
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes
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2008 Presidential Election Resources
2008 Presidential Election Resources
This product includes basic 2008 Presidential Election Resources that are ready to use in your class or even in a whole school mock election. There...
By Cabin Boy
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Presidential Election Night Results
Presidential Election Night Results
Assign your students to watch as much of the election night coverage as they can before going to bed. They can complete this tallying chart which ...
By B.rogers
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Government, Statistics Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes
Type: Activities, Homework, Thematic Unit Plans

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT-The Budget-Making Process
ADVANCED PLACEMENT-The Budget-Making Process
This 12 page lecture focuses on the basics of our budget: types of taxes, terms, etc. In addition it focuses on the crisis of social security, medi...
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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Right-Wing Extremist Groups in the U.S., 1990s-today
Right-Wing Extremist Groups in the U.S., 1990s-today
Describes different types of right-wing extremist groups, including millenarians like the Branch Davidians as well as militias, Christian Identity ...
By Jim Gregory
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Subject: U.S. History, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Power Point Presentations

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Dictator for a Day
Dictator for a Day
This activity reinforces key vocabulary terms such as dictator, and autocracy or autocratic type of government. It's a very fun activity, that the...
By John Godwin
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
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"Bill of Rights Gone Wrong"
This is a Project that demonstrates the importance of the Bill of Rights while taking a roundabout way to teach what rights are protected under the...
By Mr. Garcia
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 7th Duration: 90 Minutes
Type: Projects, Lesson Plans (Individual)

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Supreme Court Building Block Puzzle
Supreme Court Building Block Puzzle
I created this project as a way to bring in some kinesthetic learning to my Government class! Essentially, a group of students are given a set of 2...
By I Love Gov
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Subject: Government, Criminal Justice - Law, Civics Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 50 Minutes
Type: Assessment, Cooperative Learning, Games

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Political Philosophy
Political Philosophy
Political Philosophy from China and Beyond is a mini-unit on political philosophy. Students examine political philosophers from Confucius to Madis...
By Colorado Teacher
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Subject: Civics, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Analyzing Landmark Civil Rights Court Cases
Analyzing Landmark Civil Rights Court Cases
This is a research activity for students in government or U.S. History. Students are assigned the task of researching a specific landmark civil ri...
By John Marshall Carter
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Subject: Government, U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Research, Power Point Presentations

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Basic Bill Of Rights Test
Basic Bill Of Rights Test
This is a basic Bill of Rights Test that can be applied to any American History Curriculum. It covers the four freedoms of the first ammendment plu...
By Cory Bauer
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Subject: Government Level(s): 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Canada's Government
Canada's Government
A 14-slide PowerPoint presentation about Canada's government. The presentation includes information about Canada's leadership, parliamentary democr...
By Ansley Bennett
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Subject: Government, Canadian History Level(s): 6th Duration: 30 Minutes
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The Decline of Rome Graphic Organizer
The Decline of Rome Graphic Organizer
Use this graphic organizer to help students understand the basic reasons for the decline of Rome. After research, students add details under the t...
By Michal Saunders
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Subject: World History, Ancient History, Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Cooperative Learning, Graphic Organizers, Homeschool Curricula

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Law Class Skits Constitution First Amendment Bill of Rights
Law Class Skits Constitution First Amendment Bill of Rights
These are a set of 4 separate skits about the First Amendment to the Constitution, in the Bill of Rights, which your class can perform as part of i...
By Carol Irvin
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Subject: Government, Law Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: N/A
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branches of government graphic organizer
branches of government graphic organizer
Help sort throught the branches of government with this organizer!...
By Kellie Thomas
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Subject: Government Level(s): 5th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Graphic Organizers

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8 Strands of Social Studies Beginning of the Year Powerpoint
8 Strands of Social Studies Beginning of the Year Powerpoint
Lesson plan: 8 (Eight) Strands of Social Studies Beginning of the School Year Powerpoint Activity Common Core History Social Studies Standards Met...
By Wise Guys
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Subject: Economics (k-12), Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 30 Minutes
Type: Activities, Fun Stuff, Power Point Presentations

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California Symbols and Landmarks PowerPoint
California Symbols and Landmarks PowerPoint
This is a PowerPoint lesson about the state symbols and landmarks of California. The PowerPoint has historic information and real pictures of the ...
By Roxygirl Teacher
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Geography (k-12), Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
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Government - Wheel of Government Principles - Bill Burton
Government - Wheel of Government Principles - Bill Burton
In this game: Spin the wheel - look at the clue - then click on the correct principle. If correct you score points. If wrong you loose points. Don'...
By Bill Burton
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Subject: Government, Study Skills Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, SmartBoard Lessons & Whiteboard Activities, Games

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Athenian Democracy Simulation
Athenian Democracy Simulation
Although Athens is widely-known as the birthplace of democracy, in reality it was much less democratic than our modern society. The premise of the...
By Christine Catsos
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Subject: European History, Ancient History, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 hour
Type: Activities, Simulations, Lesson Plans (Individual)

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Women's History & Suffrage Complete Unit, Lesson Plans & Resources
Women's History & Suffrage Complete Unit, Lesson Plans & Resources
Women’s Herstory & History Suffrage Complete Unit, Lesson Plans & Resources (upper elementary, middle school, homeschool,ELL) This unit was c...
By Ms. Solis
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Subject: English Language Arts, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Homeschool Curricula, Lesson Plans (Bundled), Unit Plans

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Graphic Organizer. Muhammad and Muhammad Ali
Graphic Organizer. Muhammad and Muhammad Ali
This organizer will help your kids realize the difference and similarities between Muhammad the boxer and the prophet...
By Adam Meyers
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, World History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Make it Reign...of Terror Rap French Revolution
Make it Reign...of Terror Rap French Revolution
This rap is a parody of the song Make it Rain. This is all about the Reign of Terror in France. It talks about Robespierre and his commitee. Pre...
By Adam Meyers
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Subject: World History, Government, European History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Songs, Mnemonics

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Memorial Day Video Questions -- includes link to free online video
Memorial Day Video Questions -- includes link to free online video
These questions are based on the freely available video from the National Geographic Society: "Arlington -- Field of Honor," a video which is perfe...
By Elise Parker
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Subject: Government, U.S. History Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 hours
Type: Activities, Examinations - Quizzes, ExamView Question Banks

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The Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty
This is a Warm Up/Review Lesson using two first day covers-envelopes with commemorative stamp, postmark and artwork which will introduce students t...
By Kris Mcintosh
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Subject: Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes
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History on Parade: a way to teach students to research
History on Parade: a way to teach students to research
This project is designed to help students research a famous history event. It allows students to choose a topic and then research the topic while ...
By Melissa Weller
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Subject: Reading Strategies, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: 3 Weeks
Type: Printables, Projects, Research

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Legislative Branch Powerpoint
Legislative Branch Powerpoint
Powerpoint explaining the function of the legislative branch on the national level. ...
By Kayla Brownell
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Subject: U.S. History, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: 40 Minutes
Type: Lectures, Power Point Presentations, Scaffolded Notes

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT-Elections and Campaigns
ADVANCED PLACEMENT-Elections and Campaigns
This 16 page lecture focuses on the primaries and caucuses, campaign finance reform, the candidates use of the media, and the comparison between co...
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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Government and the State PPT
Government and the State PPT
This is a 14-slide PPT that provides a good introduction to a government or civics class. I would use this presentation for getting down to the bu...
By Elizabeth Stephens
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Government, Political Science Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: N/A
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2103-7 The Bill of Rights Jeopardy Game
2103-7 The Bill of Rights Jeopardy Game
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will play a game to learn the rights of citizens protected by the Bill of Rights. Lesso...
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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Constitution Day - History, Bill of Rights, Quiz (PDF)
Constitution Day - History, Bill of Rights, Quiz (PDF)
These handouts work great for a quick overview of the constitution, whether you are just beginning a unit devoted to the subject, or need something...
By Mrs. Elitzin
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Civics, Government Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, prepared and proposed by the Marquis de Lafayette with some help from Thomas Jefferson, is...
By Gerald Murphy
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Civics, Government Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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2104-15 Evaluating a Presidency
2104-15 Evaluating a Presidency
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will research and evaluate a U.S. President. Lesson warm up, teacher instructions, teach...
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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How a Bill Becomes a Law Board Game Common Core Standard
How a Bill Becomes a Law Board Game Common Core Standard
How a Bill Becomes a Law Board Game Common Core ELA History Social Studies Standard: 3, 4 This is a game board that can be printed off and use...
By Wise Guys
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: 40 Minutes
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President Biography Project
President Biography Project
Students will create a powerpoint or video of a President of their choice. This project explains what must be researched and includes a grading ru...
By Mr. Harms
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Internet Activities, Minilessons

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Democracy PowerPoint
Democracy PowerPoint
This is a short, kid-friendly presentation about Democracy in the United States. I've used this slideshow with 1st and 2nd grade students....
By School Is Fun
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A
Type: Power Point Presentations, SmartBoard Lessons & Whiteboard Activities

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Constitution Day I Have Who Has card game
Constitution Day I Have Who Has card game
This is a fun game for students to play to review information learned for Constitution Day. It goes along great with the Constitution Day PowerPoi...
By Richelle Votaw
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 30 Minutes
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Monroe Doctrine - One Pager
Monroe Doctrine - One Pager
In this one page assignment, students learn aout the Monroe Doctrine. Students are invited to answer questions and draw a comic about America's re...
By Monica Lukins
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 11th, 12th 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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2012 Republican Delegate Count
2012 Republican Delegate Count
Are you watching the U.S. presidential campaigns with your students? Are you trying to keep track of who's winning the delegates through the variou...
By Catherine Jaime
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Subject: Government Level(s): 8th, 10th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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